A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A Resolution authorizing a hardship variance to waive the minimum street
frontage requirement at 7827 Layfield Road, thereby relieving landlocked lots
at this location.
WHEREAS, the replat of ?Replat of Part of Parcel ?B?, Replat of the Watkins
Estate? (7827 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; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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 Part of
Parcel ?B?, Replat of the Watkins Estate (Part of Land Lots 220 & 223, 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: Parcel B-2) is granted for the property located at
7827 Layfield Road.
A hardship variance is granted for the subject property with the following
condition:
Full disclosure of the fire safety concerns regarding hydrant distances from
Parcel B-2. Said disclosure shall be placed upon any future deed or
subdivision plat of 7827 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.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the 8th day of July, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of
_____________members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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