A RESOLUTION
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A RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE MINIMUM STREET
FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT IN ORDER TO PLAT A LANDLOCKED LOT AT 5526 SCHATULGA ROAD
WHEREAS, the final plat for 5526 Schatulga Road has been submitted for
approval by the Planning Director; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant requests a variance to allow an access easement to
satisfy street frontage requirements in order to plat a landlocked lot at 5526
Schatulga Road; and,
WHEREAS, Article 3, Section 7.3.5(F.2) of the Columbus Unified
Development Ordinance 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; and,
WHEREAS, Article 4, Section 7.4.2(A) of the Columbus Unified
Development Ordinance states that private streets, reserve strips or access
easements are prohibited except in multi-family and nonresidential developments
or as otherwise approved by the City Council on a case-by-case basis; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has reviewed the request and finds
that the criteria for approval of a hardship variance has been met, and
recommends approval
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES:
That the criterion of Article 3, Section 7.3.5(F2), which provides that all
lots front on a minimum 25 feet of dedicated public right-of-way, is hereby
waived at 5526 Schatulga Road.
That the criterion of Article 4, Section 7.4.2(A), which states that private
streets, reserve strips or access easements are prohibited except in
multi-family and nonresidential developments, is hereby waived for the proposed
landlocked lot at 5526 Schatulga Road.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
8th day of February, 2011, 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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