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Commission approves rezoning and variances for 585 East Main to create two large residential lots
Summary
The Buford City Commission unanimously rezoned 585 East Main from C-2 to R-100, approving concurrent lot variances to allow subdivision into two residential parcels with reduced frontage and setbacks and strict house design and size requirements.
The Buford City Commission voted 3-0 to approve a rezoning request at 585 East Main Street (Z-25-11) to allow the property to be subdivided into two residential lots. The vote included a package of concurrent lot variances and detailed building standards.
Under the approval, each lot will have reduced road frontage (from 75 feet to 67.25 feet) and reduced front and side setbacks; front setback along Shadburn Street for Lot #1 is reduced to 5 feet. The commission required that no rear setback be less than 30 feet, and that applicants submit a house location plan with any building permit for Planning Director approval. Homes on the lots must have a minimum gross heated floor area of 3,400 square feet (exclusive of garages or basements) and a minimum two-car garage. The commission also required four-sided brick or stone construction with accents capped at 20% on elevations, minimum 18-foot driveways, sodded yards, substandard street improvement plans where relevant, and two ornamental trees planted in front yards.
The motion to approve was made by Vice-Chairman Chris Burge and seconded by Commissioner Bradley W. Weeks; the vote was Ayes 3, Nays 0. The applicant, Peach State Realty, was not present at the hearing. The conditions recorded by the commission are intended to preserve streetscape and design compatibility while permitting the requested subdivision.
