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Coffee County approves subdivision variance allowing Michael Johns to split 3.5-acre lot
Summary
Michael Johns received approval to divide a 3.5-acre parcel on Walter Bartlett Road into roughly 1.75-acre lots after telling the board he needed to sell a lot because of financial hardship following a 2024 accident; the board cited compatibility with surrounding lots and Article 10, Section 10.7(e).
The Coffee County board approved a subdivision variance on June 25, 2025, allowing Michael Johns to split a 3.5-acre parcel on Walter Bartlett Road into a roughly 1.75-acre lot.
Board members reviewed Johns’s application and supporting materials and discussed whether the proposed lot would be compatible with surrounding development. Johns told the board he bought the parcel in 2011 and now wishes to divide it and sell one lot because he fell behind financially after a car wreck in June 2024 left him unable to work for several months. “I’m borderline foreclosure on it,” he said.
Board members noted comparable lot sizes in the area and referenced the subdivision standard in Article 10, Section 10.7(e) concerning compatibility with surrounding properties. Anna moved to approve the variance, citing the completeness of Johns’s application and that the proposed lot dimensions would be consistent with neighboring lots; Tim seconded. The board voted to approve the variance.
Why it matters: The approval lets Johns create a smaller residential parcel that would otherwise conflict with a stated 5-acre minimum, enabling him to sell a lot to reduce financial strain while the board concluded the change would be compatible with the neighborhood.
What’s next: Johns was told to coordinate with county staff to complete any remaining paperwork and building requirements.
