A RESOLUTION
NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A HARDSHIP VARIANCE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE MINIMUM STREET
FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT IN ORDER CREATE LANDLOCKED LOTS AT 9772 FORTSON ROAD.
WHEREAS, the replat of ?Replat of Parcel 101? (9772 Fortson 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 101 (Part
of Land Lot 229 & 230, 19th 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 1, 2, 6-A,
6-B, and 6-C noted on said replat) is granted for the property located at 9772
Fortson Road.
A hardship variance is granted for the subject property with the following
condition:
Full disclosure of the concerns noted by the Columbus Fire/EMS Department
regarding hydrant distances of Lots 6-A, 6-B, and 6-C. Said disclosure shall
be placed upon the deed and subdivision plat of 9772 Fortson Road. Disclosure
shall include:
Acknowledgement of possible inadequate water supply to property may
significantly impede or prohibit firefighting efforts.
Home insurance premiums may be higher due to distance from a fire hydrant.
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
12th day of June, 2012 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 MAYOR
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