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Pickens County planning commission approves four rezonings, denies 17-acre commercial rezoning
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the Pickens County Planning Commission approved four rezoning requests for family lots, a daycare, and a small lodging project, and denied a 17-acre rezoning sought for commercial use after neighbors raised environmental and traffic concerns.
The Pickens County Planning Commission on June 8 approved four rezoning requests and denied a fifth after public opposition.
The commission unanimously approved RZ-191144, which rezoned a 6-acre portion of a 17.76-acre tract from Agriculture (AG) to Estate Residential (ER) and 1.5 acres from AG to Rural Residential (RR) at 740 Eagles Perch Road and 0 Red Tail Hawk Drive to allow an intra-family subdivision. Applicant Lisa Annette Quinton said she had inherited the land and was separating the 1.5-acre parcel where her sister lives. The motion to approve was made by Board Member Larry Brown and seconded by Jim Fowler; the vote was 5-0.
The panel also unanimously approved RZ-191152, rezoning 3.64 acres at 0 Fisher Creek Road from AG to ER to establish a single-family residence. Applicant Tiana Law said she moved her parents to the area and intends to build a home to be closer and provide care. Larry Brown moved approval; Pat Holmes seconded. Vote: 5-0.
RZ-191161 rezoned 1.04 acres at 5051 Highway 136 West from Rural Residential (RR) to Highway Business (HB) for a private Christian daycare. Applicant Leah Kanakaris - McMillan said the daycare would operate Monday through Friday roughly 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for children 18 months to 6 years; she said the septic system allows for approximately 34 students and that she plans to exceed state staffing ratios with two teachers per 20 students. The commission approved the request on a 5-0 vote.
RZ-191162 rezoned 11.56 acres at 254 Bigun's Blvd and 0 Bigun's Blvd from RR to HB to allow a small short-term lodging project with rental cabins, a coffee shop and guest services. Applicant Dan Greenberg described a concept of about 10 small cabins (400–600 sq ft), individual septic systems and a land-use restriction banning RVs or trailers. The request was approved 5-0.
The commission denied RZ-191169, a request to rezone 17 acres at 3418 Refuge Road from RR to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) for relocation of an administrative office for a mitigation business. Staff recommended denial citing spot zoning concerns and incompatibility with nearby residential subdivisions. Multiple residents spoke in opposition, citing tree loss, runoff, traffic and fears of future commercial expansion. Board Member Jim Fowler moved to accept the staff recommendation to deny; Pat Holmes seconded and the motion carried 4-1.
The Planning Commission is a recommending body; its record and recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for further consideration.
