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Chisel Mill rezoning hearing continued amid water-service and plat confusion
Summary
A public hearing on Chisel Mill Design & Build LLC's request to rezone portions of parcel 028-029 to allow 1.5-acre lots was continued after commissioners raised questions about which plat was before the Board, water-service capacity from Lone Oak, hydro-flow test documentation and access for rear lots.
Planning and Zoning Director Cassandra Jones and John Knight of Chisel Mill Design & Build LLC asked the Meriwether County Board of Commissioners on May 26 to rezone seven lots on parcel 028-029 from Rural Residential (RR) to R-1 so the developer can create roughly 1.5-acre lots where municipal water is available.
The Board entered a public hearing on the request at 6:16 p.m. Cassandra Jones said the Planning Commission approved the seven lots and that Lone Oak had provided a letter confirming water service could be provided to the proposed lots, but that the developer would be responsible for costs to run lines and install taps.
John Knight, who identified himself for the record as living at 104 Peppertree Drive, Newnan, described the layout as preliminary and said soil conditions make three southern lots unlikely to develop. "Because water was available for the 1.5-acre lots, the applicant is seeking rezoning to provide flexibility," Knight said. He told the Board the hydro-flow test required by Lone Oak was completed and provided in the materials that accompanied the Lone Oak service letter.
Commissioners pressed for clearer documentation. Commissioner Gene King asked for lot widths and whether mains would support hydrants and fire protection; Jones and Knight said the lots meet minimum width requirements and that Lone Oak water would be extended, with individual taps and meters set by the town. Vice Chairman Jennifer Snelson and others raised longstanding concerns about Lone Oak's well-based system and local residents' reports of low pressure. Commissioner Adam Worsley questioned the hydro-flow test sheet's units and clarity, saying the report did not show labelled units for pressure or nozzle dimensions.
Board members also noted confusion about the site plan version they were reviewing. Knight said Planning and Zoning had approved the concept and that he had brought an updated plat; Jones said Planning and Zoning had approved the seven 1.5-acre layout but had not necessarily seen the revised graphic the developer provided that evening.
Given the outstanding questions about which plat the Board had before it, water-pressure documentation and access arrangements for rear flag lots, Vice Chairman Snelson moved to continue the hearing. The Board unanimously agreed to continue Case PC26-001 to the June 23, 2026 regular meeting to allow staff and the applicant to provide clearer plats, an engineer's report, and any additional hydro testing documentation.
The continuation means the Board did not take a final action on the rezoning request at this meeting; staff and the applicant were asked to supply clarified, dated plans, the Lone Oak service letter (already submitted) and an engineer's interpretation of the hydro-flow test in units the Board can evaluate.
What's next: The public hearing will resume on June 23, 2026. The applicant and Planning and Zoning were asked to ensure the packet includes a dated site plan matching the version recommended by the Planning Commission and clear engineering documentation about water capacity.
