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Vote to approve a legislative request by Drafting and Design Services on behalf of Darryl Knight dba Knight Landscaping Supply to rezone Parcel 9808, located at 14959 US 421 S, Gulf Township, from R-1 Residential to Conditional District Regional Business for a landscaping supply, grading, and outdoor storage to include boat and RVs business.
ABSTRACT
Action Requested:
Vote to approve a legislative request by Drafting and Design Services on behalf of Darryl Knight dba Knight Landscaping Supply to rezone Parcel 9808, located at 14959 US 421 S, Gulf Township, from R-1 Residential to Conditional District Regional Business for a landscaping supply, grading, and outdoor storage to include boat and RVs business.
Introduction & Background:
A legislative public hearing was held September 18, 2023. Planning staff presented the request. Michael Blakely spoke representing the applicant.
Current Zoning map of the area (R-1 Residential)
Discussion & Analysis:
When determining whether a rezoning request should be approved under Section 5 Conditional Zoning Districts, the following findings must be supported.
1. The alleged error in the Ordinance, if any, would be remedied by the proposed amendment with a detailed explanation of such error in the Ordinance and detailed reasons how the proposed amendment will correct the same. The applicant is not claiming any errors in the Ordinance pertaining to this request.
2. The changed or changing conditions, if any, of the area or in the County generally, which make the proposed amendment reasonably necessary to the promotion of public health, safety, and general welfare. The applicant is proposing a dual use site to provide varying services to the Goldston and Lee County area residents stating with the new growth, HOA rules, and the adopted Land Use Plan map, makes this a good location for the business.
Similar uses are approximately 25 miles with one mini-outdoor storage facility approximately 8.5 miles away from this propo...
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