A Resolution Authorizing A VARIANCE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE MINIMUM STREET FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT IN ORDER TO \n \n CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AT 8851-4 MOORE ROAD \n \n whereas, the preliminary plat for 8851-4 Moore Road has been submitted for approval by \n \n the Planning Director.
whereas, the applicant requests a variance to allow an access easement to satisfy street \n \n frontage requirements in order to construct a residential subdivision at 8851-4 \n \n Moore Road. \n \n \n \n WHEREAS, Article Three of the Columbus Unified Development Ordinance \n \n Section 7.3.5 (F.2) requires that all lots front on a minimum 25 feet of \n \n dedicated public right-of-way or upon a right-of-way that has received the \n \n legal status of such, except as provided for within specific zoning districts \n \n in Section 7.4.2. \n \n \n \n WHEREAS, Article 4, Section 7.4.2 (A) states that private streets, \n \n reserve strips or access easements are prohibited except in multi-family and \n \n nonresidential developments or as otherwise approved by the City Council on a \n \n case-by-case basis.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1) That the criterion of Article 3, Section 7.3.5(F2), which provides that all \n \n lots front on a minimum 25 feet of dedicated public right-of-way, is hereby \n \n waived at 8851-4 Moore Road. \n \n \n \n 2) That the criterion of Article 4, Section 7.4.2(A), which states that private \n \n streets, reserve strips or access easements are prohibited except in \n \n multi-family and nonresidential developments, is hereby waived for the proposed \n \n residential subdivision at 8851-4 Moore Road. \n \n \n \n A hardship variance is granted for the subject property with the following \n \n conditions: \n \n \n \n 1) All other requirements and conditions of the preliminary plat shall remain \n \n in full force and effect. \n \n \n \n 2) The access easement shall comply with all standards that apply to public \n \n streets within a residential subdivision and satisfy street frontage \n \n requirements. \n \n \n \n 3) The existing 60-foot access easement running from Moore Road and the \n \n proposed cul-de-sac must meet the requirements of the Private Street Ordinance, \n \n be named, and accepted as a private street. \n \n \n \n 4) A 30-foot undisturbed natural buffer shall be maintained on the north \n \n property line of the property subject to variance. \n \n \n \n
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the _________ day of _____________ and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.