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Vote to approve an ordinance and adopt a resolution approving the consistency statement for a rezoning by Stephen Stafford on Parcels 9815 and 64619, located at 14897 US 421 S, from R-1 Residential to CD-RB Conditional District Regional Business, on approximately 3.91 acres, for a self mini warehouse storage facility, Gulf Township
Abstract
Introduction & Background: A legislative public hearing was held June 16, 2025. Planning staff presented the request. The applicant and their representative, Michael Blakely, were present to answer questions. No one signed up to speak.
The applicant met with the Appearance Commission on April 23, 2025. The plan was recommended for approval with suggested changes as shown on the submitted site plan. The applicant agreed to all recommended changes.
The applicant held a community meeting on April 7, 2025. No one attended the meeting.
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, that 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. No errors are being made.
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. There is a mini-outdoor storage facility 8.5 miles from this proposed site. With a new subdivision that has been approved in the Goldston planning jurisdiction and others in the process of submitting, this service can provide temporary storage of items that projected homebuyers may need. This service can also benefit the county and residents in Lee County by providing an enclosed, indoor storage facility in close proximity to current and upcoming development.
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