Panel forwards 12.5‑acre rezoning request for 5–6 rental lots to planning commission

Carl Brackman presented an exploratory rezoning request July 7 to rezone a 12.5‑acre portion of tax map 50‑55 from A‑1 (agricultural) to R‑1 (residential limited). He said the intent is to create 5–6 single‑family lots of roughly 2–2.5 acres each and to retain long‑term rental ownership rather than short‑term vacation rentals.

"I will keep the ownership," Carl told the committee, adding that the plan is to provide long‑term rentals for local workers, young families or retirees that cannot or do not wish to buy. He said lot layouts will preserve open views and maintain a low overall density.

Panel members discussed access and infrastructure. Three lots would access John Tucker Road; remaining lots would use an existing non‑exclusive right‑of‑way. County staff reminded the applicant that a private road maintenance agreement will be required where multiple lots share a private road and recommended adequate septic reserve areas if public sewer/water are not available.

After the discussion, a member moved that the committee forward the rezoning application to the planning commission; the motion was seconded, put to a voice vote and carried with all present voting in favor. The committee did not make any zoning determination at this exploratory meeting — it only recommended advancing the application for formal review to the planning commission.

Next steps for the applicant include preparing a formal rezoning application with required exhibits, private‑road documentation if applicable, septic evaluations and coordination with county staff before the planning commission hearing.