A RESOLUTION
NO.___________
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A HARDSHIP VARIANCE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE
MINIMUM STREET FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT TO CREATE BUILDABLE LOTS AT 7747 LAYFIELD
ROAD.
WHEREAS, the replat of ?Replat of Parcel ?A?, Replat of the Watkins
Estate? (7747 Layfield Road) has been submitted for conditional approval by the
Planning Director;
WHEREAS, Article Three of the Columbus Unified Development Ordinance
Section 7.3.5 (F.2) requires that all lots front on a minimum 25 feet of
dedicated public right-of-way or upon a right-of-way that has received the
legal status of such, except as provided for within specific zoning districts
in Section 7.4.2;
WHEREAS, applicant has requested a hardship variance to waive said
requirement pursuant to Article 3, Section 7.4.2 (A) which allows residential
developments to provide an access easement to properly satisfy street frontage
requirements when approved by the City Council on a case-by-case basis.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES:
That the criterion of Section 7.4.2(A), which provides that all lots front on a
minimum 25 feet of dedicated public right-of-way, is hereby waived. All other
Planning conditions for approval of the replat of ?Replat of Parcel ?A?, Replat
of the Watkins Estate (Part of Land Lots 220, 223, & 254, 10th District) shall
remain in full force and effect. A hardship variance to waive the street
frontage requirement in order to construct residential structures on landlocked
lots (to wit: Lots A-3 and A-4) is granted for the property located at 7747
Layfield Road.
A hardship variance is granted for the subject property with the following
condition:
1. Full disclosure of the concerns noted by the Columbus Fire/EMS Department
regarding hydrant distances of Lots A-3 and A-4. Said disclosure shall be
placed upon the deed and subdivision plat of 7747 Layfield Road. Disclosure
shall include:
a. Acknowledgement of possible inadequate water supply to property may
significantly impede or prohibit firefighting efforts.
b. Home insurance premiums may be higher due to distance from a fire hydrant.
2. Any additional access easements shall be adequate for fire truck access and
turn-around ability. Developer shall coordinate emergency access requirements
with the Columbus Fire/EMS Department and adhere to their requirements.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
28th day of May, 2013 and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of
members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting___________.
Councilor Baker voting___________.
Councilor Barnes voting__________.
Councilor Davis voting___________.
Councilor Henderson voting________.
Councilor Huff voting_____________.
Councilor McDaniel voting________.
Councilor Pugh voting_____________.
Councilor Thomas voting__________.
Councilor Woodson voting_________.
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____________________________ Tiny B.
Washington TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON
Clerk of Council Mayor
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