A RESOLUTION
NO. ________
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A HARDSHIP VARIANCE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE MINIMUM STREET
FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT IN ORDER TO RELIEVE LANDLOCKED LOTS AT 7565 RIVER ROAD AND
TWO ADJACENT LOTS SOUTHEAST OF SAID 7565 RIVER ROAD.
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;
and,
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 property located at 7565 River Road and
two adjacent lots southeast of said 7565 River Road 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 is granted for the
property located at 7565 River Road and two adjacent lots southeast of said
7565 River Road.
A hardship variance is granted for the subject property with the following
condition:
1. Full disclosure of the fire safety concerns regarding hydrant distances from
the proposed landlocked lots. Said disclosure shall be placed upon any future
deed or subdivision plat of 7565 River Road and two adjacent lots southeast of
said 7565 River 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 new access easements shall be adequate for fire truck access and
turn-around ability.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
14th day of April, 2015 and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of
members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting___________.
Councilor Baker voting___________.
Councilor Barnes voting__________.
Councilor Buck voting____________.
Councilor Davis voting___________.
Councilor Henderson voting_______.
Councilor Huff voting____________.
Councilor Pugh voting____________.
Councilor Thomas voting__________.
Councilor Woodson voting_________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON, CLERK TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON, MAYOR
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