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Application CP200003 District 4

PROJECT SUMMARY

Applicant requested to operate an open storage yard on 6.65 acres currently zoned Agricultural District (A1).

CONCURRENT VARIANCE OR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) REQUEST(S)

Applicant requested a variance to 1. Reduce the side buffer adjacent to tax map/parcel 185-003 from 25 ft. to 0 ft. (UDC Table 15.2); 2. Reduce the side buffer adjacent to tax map/parcel 185-006 for the existing building only from 25 ft. to 8 ft. (UDC Table 15.2); 3. Reduce the side setback adjacent to tax map/parcel 185-006 for the existing building only from 25 ft. to 8 ft. (UDC Table 15.2).

IMPORTANT DATES (Flowchart of Steps)

Step 1. Application for Preliminary Zoning Review Submit Date:

2/7/2020

Step 2. Preliminary Zoning Review Meeting:

3/4/2020

Step 3. Applicant Work Time Period:

3/4/2020 to 8/31/2020

The public participation meeting was held on 3/16/2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Central Park Recreation Center Large Meeting Room; 2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, GA 30040.

Step 4. Application for Board Consideration Submit Date:

4/7/2020

Step 5. Planning Commission (PC) Public Hearing:

5/19/2020

Step 6. Board of Commissioners (BOC) Meeting:

6/18/2020

Withdrawal Date:

N/A

STAFF & BOARD ACTIONS (See Related Documents Below)

Staff Recommendation:

Non-supportive based on a lack of compliance with the Etowah Character Area goals and non-residential design guidelines that seek to preserve rural character and lower intensity of commercial uses outside of identified nodes.

PC Recommendation:

N/A

BOC Final Decision:

N/A

Withdrawal Action:

N/A

PROPERTY LOCATION

This property is located south of Dahlonega Highway, approximately 370 ft. east of the intersection with Alan Thomas Road. The property is also located immediately east of property known as 6795 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming, GA 30028.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

John & Lee Ann Frix
2894 Kelly Bridge Road
Dawsonville GA 30534

ATTORNEY INFORMATION

Lipscomb, Johnson, Sleister, Dailey & Smith, LLP
Attorney - Christopher D. Light
112 N Main Street
Cumming GA 30040
770-887-7761

LINKED APPLICATIONS*

N/A

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TAX MAP AND PARCEL # (PIN#s)

185-208

OWNER INFORMATION

Frix John & Lee Ann

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Development of Regional Impact (DRI)? No
• Design Overlay? Yes | Design Field: Coal Mountain Overlay District
• Senior Housing? No
• Metropolitan River Protection Act (MRPA)? No
• Large Scale Retail? No

MAP VIEW

N/A

For Further Information

If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact the Department of Planning and Development at 770-781-2115 (Option 2) or stop by the office from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The Department of Planning and Development is located at 110 E. Main Street, Suite 100, Cumming, GA 30040 (Map It).