JACKSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes Jackson County Administration Building Auditorium 67 Athens Street Jefferson, Georgia March 23, 2017 6:00 P.M. Members Present Jeff Perry - Chairman Marty Clark Vice-Chairman Steve Wittry Nick Bledsoe David Ayers Staff Present Gina Roy Director Jamie Dove Planner Kathy Holloway Zoning Coordinator Jeff Perry, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Steve Wittry opened in prayer. Marty Clark made the motion to approve the minutes from February 23, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting and was duly seconded by Steve Wittry. The motion passed unanimously. Gina Roy noted there will be an April 27 th, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting. Furthermore, Gina Roy read the public hearing procedures and noted they are located on the table by the door. New Business 1. RZ-17-05 Inland Holdings, LLC, Intersection of Hog Mountain Road/Storey Lane, Jefferson, GA; 89.71acres; rezone from A-2 to G-I. (Map 079/Parcel 029) Gina Roy gave the staff report. The applicant, Inland Holdings, LLC, is requesting a rezone from A-2 (Agricultural Rural Farm District) to G-I (General Industrial District) with the intent to use the property for manufacturing or distribution. The property is located at the SW intersection of Hog Mountain Road and Storey Lane. The acreage to be rezoned is approximately 89.64 acres. This property recently went through a map change on December 19, 2016, changing the Future Land Use Map from Commercial and Industrial to solely Industrial. The Character Map for this property is Urban. There is a 40 ft. natural gas easement that runs through this property. According to the City of Jefferson s Public Works Department, public water is available alongside both Hog Mountain Road and Storey Lane. Sanitary sewer is available within 500 ft. from The Heritage Subdivision on Storey Lane. The DRI (Development of Regional Impact) study has been submitted and reviewed by planning staff. The final report indicated 1
the development as proposed would not be strictly incompatible with any existing local or regional plan. Northeast Georgia Regional Commission received no objection from any of the jurisdictions notified. Among those jurisdictions was the City of Jefferson. Also, the traffic study was submitted by WMB Engineering, and reviewed by planning staff. Planning Staff met with Jeff Bridges, Jackson County Road Superintendent, regarding the proposed project. Mr. Bridges mentioned that for this project, improvements would need to be made at the intersection of Hog Mountain Road and Storey Lane. There would need to be a left turning lane installed on Storey Lane for traffic to turn left at the intersection onto Hog Mountain Road. Also, the intersection would need a right-hand deceleration lane to turn onto Hog Mountain Road. Mr. Bridges also noted, if an entrance/exit was to be allowed on Storey Lane, that a center-turn lane would need to be put in place. The 2008 Jackson County Transportation Study was reviewed by staff. At the time of this study, it was recommended that Hog Mountain Road be reclassified from a Rural Minor Collector to a Rural Major Collector, and as a potential additional project for future works. Storey Lane was to remain a Rural Minor Collector. Planning Staff recommends approval with four conditions: 1) A landscape strip, no less than 25 feet, shall be put in place along Storey Lane. The landscape strip along Hog Mountain Road shall meet the Jackson County Unified Development Code requirements. These strips must be a mixture of bushes meeting Unified Development Code standards, trees meeting Unified Development Code standards, and evergreens that are 8 feet in height at the time of planting. 2) The overall industrial square footage shall be limited to 1,250,000 gross square feet of building(s) space. 3) There shall be a no-access easement placed on the entire road frontage along Storey Lane. 4) Hog Mountain Road must be improved by the developer, prior to an issuance of a building permit, to industrial standards along the entire road frontage of the property. This includes the entirety of the right-of-way (including all lanes) and the intersection of Hog Mountain Road and Storey Lane. There was discussion between Gina Roy and the board regarding what type businesses can go in a G-I (General Industrial District) zoning, which manufacturing and distribution is allowed. Also, there was discussion between Mrs. Roy and the board in regards to how the engineer gathered information for the traffic study. Mrs. Roy noted that the traffic study information showed calculations done in regards to trips and also calculations done in the office, thus how they obtained this information needs to be addressed to the applicant. Furthermore, Mrs. Roy noted to the board that she has been working with E-911 and the Jackson County Sheriff s Office in regards to traffic accidents along Hog Mountain Road/Storey Lane/Hwy. 129 intersection of Hog Mountain Road in 2015, 2016, and 2017. In 2015, there were one mail box accident; 2 two-car accidents. In 2016, there were 5 two-car accidents; 1 one-car accident that resulted in death; and 2 deer accidents. In 2017, there were 1 two-car accident; 1 one-car accident; 1 deer accident. These were all within the general vicinity of the proposed property. Eric Johansen, Inland Group LLC, 2180 Satellite Blvd., Ste. 400-15, Duluth, GA 30097, was present to represent this case. Mr. Johansen noted that the Comprehensive Plans are not merely guides. Comprehensive Plans are mandated by the State of Georgia and all cities and counties have to abide by the Comprehensive Plans and continue to update them. The proposed project meets the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the current adopted Character and Future Land Use Maps for Jackson County. All these documents have been reviewed by the Department of Community Affairs; reviewed and approved by Jackson County; and had extensive public input and opportunities for people to voice their concerns. The Comprehensive and Future Land Use Plans depicted for the proposed property and this entire corridor that stretches from Hwy. 129 to Hog Mountain Road and all the way to Commerce, GA has been industrial since 2008, and certain sections have been industrial before 2008. Thus, the Future Land Use Map for this proposed property is industrial and has stayed industrial through numerous Comprehensive Plan updates. The applicant did go through the DRI (Development of Regional Impact) process. The DRI (Development of Regional Impact) was a requirement of the Future Land Use Map Amendment change. There were no negative comments from other agencies. The DRI (Development of Regional Impact) plan was approved by the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission. Furthermore, Mr. Johansen noted that they are here this evening to rezone the 89.64 acre tract from A-2 (Agricultural Rural Farm District) to G-I (General Industrial District) for manufacturing and distribution at this proposed site 2
on Hog Mountain Road/Storey Lane. At the time of the map amendment, 79 acres out of the 89 acres was already designated as Industrial for the Future Land Use Map. Back in 2016, the Planning Commission Board and the Board of Commissioners approved the Future Land Use Map Amendment change for 10 acres at the proposed site from Commercial and Industrial to solely Industrial. Then, Mr. Johansen stated that he would like to reserve the rest of his time for rebuttal. Bobby Wilkins, 2337 Hog Mountain Road, Jefferson, GA, has lived on his land for 54 years and spoke in favor of this request. Mr. Wilkins noted that he is fortunate to work on land that his grandparents farmed and grew cotton on until I-85 came along and split the land. He remembers Hog Mountain Road, when it was a dirt road. He is on the fence with the changes coming to this area. He would love for things to stay the way they were, but he knows that is not going to happen. Mr. Wilkins wanted to know where was his neighbors at when trash needed to be picked up on the sides of the road; when a fence was knocked down; when Mike Beatty turned his chicken and cattle farm into a residential subdivision; when Mr. Nail s land was turned into a warehouse. Mr. Wilkin s noted that residential and commercial property does not mix and that s the reason the land use plan map was put in place. Something is going to happen at the corner of Hog Mountain Road and Storey Lane. So, if it s not a warehouse, it s going to be a subdivision. There could be a subdivision with 400 homes with an average of two cars per home which will be an addition of 800 cars on Hog Mountain Road and Storey Lane. Additional law enforcement will be needed. Additional classrooms will be needed for the Jefferson School System, which is busting at the seams. If the price is right, Mr. Wilkins stated that his property is for sale. Chairman Perry asked if there was anyone else to speak in favor of this request. Seeing none, Chairman Perry asked if there was anyone to speak in opposition of this request. Mike Beatty, 326 Washington Parkway, Jefferson, GA, was present to speak in opposition to this rezone. Mr. Beatty said he is very emotional about this industrial development proposed on Hog Mountain Road/Storey Lane. As he was looking around the room, he saw a lot of lives that will be affected by this development and that this request needs to be voted down. He noted that Jackson County was founded in 1796 by James Jackson with abundant water, rolling hills, and fertile land, which is Storey Lane. The Bailey s, The Garrett s, The Storey s, The Porter s, The Blackstock s, The Beck s, The Tonge s, and The Davis are founding families that built this community. These families donated land and money to pave Storey Lane. It was important for their ancestors to have a safe, secure place to live. There are plenty places to build a warehouse in Jackson County, other than Storey Lane and Hog Mountain Road. This development will negatively impact hundreds of families with a great recession. A few will make a lot of money, but will destroy the value of the land around this development. Mr. Beatty noted that when he developed their family farm into a residential development, they decided to create an environmental family friendly community in the Jefferson area with acres of ponds, trails, and green space. The proposed development will endanger a lot of people in this community in terms of wealth, livelihood, and their life. There is land and infrastructure near I-85 that is best for this industrial development. Mr. Beatty request that the Planning Commission Board vote NO on this industrial development. Also, he is requesting the Board of Commissioners to vote NO. Bill Carpenter, 2076 Storey Lane, Jefferson, GA, was present to speak in opposition to this rezone. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter s property is located across the road from this proposed industrial development. They have lived at this address for 51 years, and they love this community. In closing, Mr. Carpenter asked the Planning Commission Board, if this proposed development was going in front of their homes, would they vote for this development? Mr. Carpenter stated that he was sure that the Planning Commission Board would vote it down. Therefore, Mr. Carpenter asked the Planning Commission Board to vote NO for this proposed industrial development on Storey Lane/Hog Mountain Road. 3
There was no more time for opposition. Chairman Perry called for the applicant s rebuttal. Mr. Johansen came back for rebuttal. There will be 2 buildings built at this site containing 1.2 million sq. ft. and 1.29 million sq. ft. The applicant agrees to staff recommendations, except for #3 (There shall be a no-access easement placed on the entire road frontage along Storey Lane). They propose a right lane in and left lane out on Storey Lane. Also on Storey Lane, they plan to build a 25 ft. landscape strip with an earthen berm, topsoil, and evergreen trees. There are DRI (Development of Regional Impact) and Land Use Map approvals for this site. This is in an industrial corridor that was approved by the Planning Commission Board and the Board of Commissioners. The 2008 transportation plan stated the Hog Mountain Road be reclassified from a Rural Minor Collector to a Rural Major Collector. The industrial development will upgrade Hog Mountain Road up to a 26 ft. wide road. Mr. Johansen stated that they are not asking for any variances, no buffer reductions, and no reduction in building setbacks. They would ask for a no access easement from their curb cut and beyond, so nothing else would occur on Storey Lane. Also, they plan to rebuild Storey Lane from their entrance on Storey Lane to Hog Mountain Road. The reason for access on Storey Lane is the possibility of a multi-tenant building, which will make it difficult to enter and exist the site on just Hog Mountain Road. Both buildings on the property will be built at the same time. At the time of permitting the buildings, there will be tenants approved to go in both buildings. This development will be a benefit for Jackson County by bringing jobs and adding to the tax base. Mr. Johansen request the approval of this rezone. questions, or a motion. Then, there was discussion between the board and staff. Nick Bledsoe made a motion to approve this rezone from A-2 (Agricultural Rural Farm District) to G-I (General Industrial District) with staff conditions #2 and #4 that reads as follows: #2 The overall industrial square footage shall be limited to 1,250,000 gross square feet of building(s) space. #4 Hog Mountain Road must be improved by the developer, prior to an issuance of a building permit, to industrial standards along the entire road frontage of the property. This includes the entirety of the right-of-way (including all lanes) and the intersection of Hog Mountain Road and Storey Lane. Also, delete staff conditions #1 and #3 and replacing with the following: 1) A landscape strip, no less than 50 feet, is to be put in place along the entire property fronting Storey Lane, to include a no-access easement. This strip should also include an earthen berm that is a minimum of 6 feet tall, a minimum of 12 feet wide at the top, have 3:1 slopes with matting, and the base of the berm is to be at the same elevation as the pavement of Storey Lane. The top of the berm must include a variety of 6-foot opaque vegetation that meets Unified Development Code standards and the slopes must include a variety of bushes that meet Unified Development Code standards. 3) The landscape strip along Hog Mountain Road shall meet the Jackson County Unified Development Code requirements. This strip must be a mixture of bushes meeting Unified Development Code standards, trees meeting Unified Development Code standards, and evergreens that are 8 feet in height at the time of planting. There was no second. Thus the motion died. Then, Steve Wittry made a motion to deny the rezone from A-2 (Agricultural Rural Farm District) to G-I (General Industrial District) and was seconded by Marty Clark. Steve Wittry and Marty Clark voted yes to denial of the rezone. David Ayers and Nick Bledsoe voted no to the motion of denial of the rezone. Thus, the vote was a tie. Then, Jeff Perry voted yes to denial of the rezone. The rezone was denied. (3-2) 2. RZ-17-07 Greenland Opportunities, LLC, Joe Bolton Rd., Commerce, GA; 23.99 acres; rezone from A-2 to L-I. (Map 011/Parcel 006D) Jamie Dove gave the staff report. The applicant, Greenland Opportunities, LLC, is requesting a rezone on the subject tract from A-2 (Agricultural Rural Farm District) to L-I (Light Industrial District) in order to combine with the other five parcels and use the property as a vehicle processing plant for Southeast Toyota Distributors. The property gains access off of Joe Bolton Road with 40 feet of right-of-way. The 4
majority of Joe Bolton Road is gravel and unpaved. According to a letter received from the City of Commerce, The City of Commerce will be able to provide water and sewer to the property. The City of Commerce will not be responsible for bringing sewer to their connection. City of Commerce water will be provided on the Highway 334 side. Staff has reviewed the traffic study that was prepared by John Karnowski of CALYX Engineers and Consultants. For the proposed median cut on Highway 441, a GDOT permit will need to be obtained. In addition, any entrances along Highway 334 would also need to have a GDOT permit. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval with 1 condition: 1) There shall be a no-access easement placed on the entire road frontage along Joe Bolton Road unless the roadway is brought up to industrial standards along the entire road frontage along Joe Bolton Road. Wayne Reece, 4200 Northside Parkway, Bldg. 7, Atlanta, GA, was present to represent this rezone case. An additional 23 acre tract is being added to the new site for Southeast Toyota Distribution Plant. Mr. Reece noted that this tract of land is zoned A-2 (Agricultural Rural Farm District), and they would like to rezone this property to L-I (Light Industrial District). The plan is to work for an additional access to the development and bring Joe Bolton Road up to industrial standards along this parcel s entire road frontage. Todd Miller, 277 Joe Bolton Rd., Commerce, GA, was present with questions regarding this development. Mr. Miller is renting the property next to the proposed development. Mr. Miller had a question regarding whether the lighting from this development would be shielded. Gina Roy noted that this property has additional requirements since it is in the overlay district. The proposed property has your typical zoning regulations, development regulations, plus the overlay regulations. Within all of that, the lighting requirements in our code states downward lighting, shielding, and so many lumens. Also, Mr. Miller wanted to know what the buffer is between industrial and agricultural zoned property. Mrs. Roy noted the buffer between agricultural and industrial property is 150 ft. which can consist of trees or bushes, or you can have a 75 ft. structural buffer which can consist of a berm, fencing, or any opaque material. Our code gives a specimen list of what type trees and bushes with their caliber are allowed. Marty Clark, Vice-Chairman, closed the discussion for public comments and opened it up to the board for discussion, questions, or a motion. Then, there was discussion between the board, applicant, and staff regarding the industrial standard roadway. The industrial standard roadway would begin at the intersection of Hwy. 334/Joe Bolton Road down through the entire property frontage on Joe Bolton Road. Gina Roy gave Mr. Reece a copy of the development regulations for an industrial standard roadway. Furthermore, David Ayers made a motion to approve the rezone from A-2 (Agricultural Rural Farm District) to L-I (Light Industrial District) in order to combine this parcel with the other five parcels for the Southeast Toyota Distribution Plant and was seconded by Steve Wittry with the following condition: 1) There shall be a no-access easement placed on the entire road frontage along Joe Bolton Road unless the roadway is brought up to industrial standards along the entire road frontage along Joe Bolton Road. David Ayers, Steve Wittry, and Nick Bledsoe approved the rezone. Jeff Perry recused himself from hearing this case, as the owner of this property is a relative. (3-0) 3. RZ-17-08 Traditions Land Group, LLC, Traditions Way, Jefferson, GA; 3.74 acres; rezone from PUD to R-2. (Map105/Parcel 019N3) Jamie Dove gave the staff report. The applicant, Traditions Land Group, LLC, is requesting a rezoning of approximately 3.74 acres (019N3) from PUD (Planned Urban Development) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential). The 3.74 acre tract along with 2 other parcels, 019N1 (22.98 acres) and 019N2 (21.40 acres) are an undeveloped section of Traditions of Braselton that was zoned PUD (Planned Urban Development) back in 1998. In 1998, the proposed 3 parcels were engineered for 71 lots and roads were cleared, but the development was stalled. Now, they are ready to proceed with selling the property to a builder. 5
Currently, there is no PUD (Planned Urban Development) zoning in the Unified Development Code. So, the applicant is rezoning the proposed property from PUD (Planned Urban Development) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) so that they can develop this undeveloped section of the Traditions of Braselton. The property gains access off of Traditions Way and Jackson Trail Road with varying right-of-way. Jackson County water and sewer is available for this development. Staff recommends approval with 2 conditions: 1) Connectivity be required; Traditions Way, ending at the edge of Pod V, must be extended throughout the proposed development and connected to Jackson Trail Road with an approved engineered plan meeting Unified Development Code standards for the entrance and exit off of Jackson Trail Road. 2) An additional 20 feet of right-of-way is needed based on Jackson Trail Road s classification. However, for this development, the applicant would only be required to donate an additional 10 feet of right-of-way considering the development will only be on one side of Jackson Trail Road. Kenny Whitworth, 3173 Mulberry Greens Lane, Jefferson, GA is the managing partner for Traditions Land Group LLC, who lives in Traditions of Braselton Subdivision. When the Traditions of Braselton Subdivision was originally developed, there was an approval of 1550 lots. The proposed undeveloped 71 lots were a part of the original 1550 lots of Traditions of Braselton Subdivision. Mr. Whitworth stated that they are ready to develop these 71 lots. The Planning Staff informed Mr. Whitworth that a rezone was needed from PUD (Planned Urban Development) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) before proceeding to develop. They will utilize the same amenities and green space which Traditions of Braselton Subdivision currently has. Also, the owners of the 71 undeveloped lots will pay into the Traditions Home Owners Association and abide under the Traditions of Braselton covenants. There was no opposition. questions, or a motion. Furthermore, Marty Clark made a motion to approve the rezone from PUD (Planned Urban Development) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) and was seconded by Steve Wittry with the following conditions: 1) Connectivity be required; Traditions Way, ending at the edge of Pod V, must be extended throughout the proposed development and connected to Jackson Trail Road with an approved engineered plan meeting Unified Development Code standards for the entrance and exit off of Jackson Trail Road. 2) An additional 20 feet of right-of-way is needed based on Jackson Trail Road s classification. However, for this development, the applicant would only be required to donate an additional 10 feet of right-of-way considering the development will only be on one side of Jackson Trail Road. Marty Clark, Steve Wittry, David Ayers, and Nick Bledsoe approved the rezone. (4-0) 4. RZ-17-09 Traditions Land Group, LLC, Traditions Way, Jefferson, GA; 21.40 acres; rezone from PUD to R-2. (Map105/Parcel 019N2) Jamie Dove gave the staff report. The applicant, Traditions Land Group, LLC, is requesting a rezoning of approximately 21.40 acres (019N2) from PUD (Planned Urban Development) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential). The 21.40 acre tract along with 2 other parcels, 019N1 (22.98 acres) and 019N3 (3.74 acres) are an undeveloped section of Traditions of Braselton that was zoned PUD (Planned Urban Development) back in 1998. In 1998, the proposed 3 parcels were engineered for 71 lots and roads were cleared, but the development was stalled. Now, they are ready to proceed with selling the property to a builder. Currently, there is no PUD (Planned Urban Development) zoning in the Unified Development Code. So, the applicant is rezoning the proposed property from PUD (Planned Urban Development) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) so that they can develop this undeveloped section of the Traditions of Braselton. The property gains access off of Traditions Way and Jackson Trail Road with varying right-of-way. 6
Jackson County water and sewer is available for this development. Staff recommends approval with 2 conditions: 1) Connectivity be required; Traditions Way, ending at the edge of Pod V, must be extended throughout the proposed development and connected to Jackson Trail Road with an approved engineered plan meeting Unified Development Code standards for the entrance and exit off of Jackson Trail Road. 2) An additional 20 feet of right-of-way is needed based on Jackson Trail Road s classification. However, for this development, the applicant would only be required to donate an additional 10 feet of right-of-way considering the development will only be on one side of Jackson Trail Road. Kenny Whitworth, 3173 Mulberry Greens Lane, Jefferson, GA is the managing partner for Traditions Land Group LLC, who lives in Traditions of Braselton Subdivision. When the Traditions of Braselton Subdivision was originally developed, there was an approval of 1550 lots. The proposed undeveloped 71 lots were a part of the original 1550 lots of Traditions of Braselton Subdivision. Mr. Whitworth stated that they are ready to develop these 71 lots. The Planning Staff informed Mr. Whitworth that a rezone was needed from PUD (Planned Urban Development) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) before proceeding to develop. They will utilize the same amenities and green space which Traditions of Braselton Subdivision currently has. Also, the owners of the 71 undeveloped lots will pay into the Traditions Home Owners Association and abide under the Traditions of Braselton covenants. There was no opposition. questions, or a motion. Furthermore, Marty Clark made a motion to approve the rezone from PUD (Planned Urban Development) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) and was seconded by Steve Wittry with the following conditions: 1) Connectivity be required; Traditions Way, ending at the edge of Pod V, must be extended throughout the proposed development and connected to Jackson Trail Road with an approved engineered plan meeting Unified Development Code standards for the entrance and exit off of Jackson Trail Road. 2) An additional 20 feet of right-of-way is needed based on Jackson Trail Road s classification. However, for this development, the applicant would only be required to donate an additional 10 feet of right-of-way considering the development will only be on one side of Jackson Trail Road. Marty Clark, Steve Wittry, David Ayers, and Nick Bledsoe approved the rezone. (4-0) 5. RZ-17-10 Traditions Land Group, LLC, Traditions Way, Jefferson, GA; 22.98 acres; rezone from PUD to R-2. (Map 105/Parcel 019N1) Jamie Dove gave the staff report. The applicant, Traditions Land Group, LLC, is requesting a rezoning of approximately 22.98 acres (019N1) from PUD (Planned Urban Development) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential). The 22.98 acre tract along with 2 other parcels, 019N2 (21.40 acres) and 019N3 (3.74 acres) are an undeveloped section of Traditions of Braselton that was zoned PUD (Planned Urban Development) back in 1998. In 1998, the proposed 3 parcels were engineered for 71 lots and roads were cleared, but the development was stalled. Now, they are ready to proceed with selling the property to a builder. Currently, there is no PUD (Planned Urban Development) zoning in the Unified Development Code. So, the applicant is rezoning the proposed property from PUD (Planned Urban Development) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) so that they can develop this undeveloped section of the Traditions of Braselton. The property gains access off of Traditions Way and Jackson Trail Road with varying right-of-way. Jackson County water and sewer is available for this development. Staff recommends approval with 2 conditions: 1) Connectivity be required; Traditions Way, ending at the edge of Pod V, must be extended throughout the proposed development and connected to Jackson Trail Road with an approved engineered 7
plan meeting Unified Development Code standards for the entrance and exit off of Jackson Trail Road. 2) An additional 20 feet of right-of-way is needed based on Jackson Trail Road s classification. However, for this development, the applicant would only be required to donate an additional 10 feet of right-of-way considering the development will only be on one side of Jackson Trail Road. Kenny Whitworth, 3173 Mulberry Greens Lane, Jefferson, GA is the managing partner for Traditions Land Group LLC, who lives in Traditions of Braselton Subdivision. When the Traditions of Braselton Subdivision was originally developed, there was an approval of 1550 lots. The proposed undeveloped 71 lots were a part of the original 1550 lots of Traditions of Braselton Subdivision. Mr. Whitworth stated that they are ready to develop these 71 lots. The Planning Staff informed Mr. Whitworth that a rezone was needed from PUD (Planned Urban Development) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) before proceeding to develop. They will utilize the same amenities and green space which Traditions of Braselton Subdivision currently has. Also, the owners of the 71 undeveloped lots will pay into the Traditions Home Owners Association and abide under the Traditions of Braselton covenants. There was no opposition. questions, or a motion. Furthermore, Marty Clark made a motion to approve the rezone from PUD (Planned Urban Development) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential) and was seconded by Steve Wittry with the following conditions: 1) Connectivity be required; Traditions Way, ending at the edge of Pod V, must be extended throughout the proposed development and connected to Jackson Trail Road with an approved engineered plan meeting Unified Development Code standards for the entrance and exit off of Jackson Trail Road. 2) An additional 20 feet of right-of-way is needed based on Jackson Trail Road s classification. However, for this development, the applicant would only be required to donate an additional 10 feet of right-of-way considering the development will only be on one side of Jackson Trail Road. Marty Clark, Steve Wittry, David Ayers, and Nick Bledsoe approved the rezone. (4-0) 6. Text Amendment - Amending the Jackson County Unified Development Code, Article 11, Land Development Activities, Section 1104, Soil Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control. The adoption of this proposed text amendment would clarify and revise provisions with regard to definitions and permits for soil erosion, sedimentation and pollution control. The amendments that have been supplemented are necessary due to a directive from the Environmental Protection Division. This amendment will reflect the changes that have been made within the Erosion and Sedimentation Act and need to be reflected within Jackson County s local ordinance. Whereas these changes are needed due to the changing policy, the changes will also help to satisfy reporting for the 2016 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Annual Report. There was no opposition. questions, or a motion. Furthermore, Marty Clark made a motion to approve the text amendment and was seconded by Steve Wittry. Marty Clark, Steve Wittry, David Ayers, and Nick Bledsoe approved the text amendment. (4-0) 8
Meeting Adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Jeff Perry, Chairman Date 9