BOC approves variance for Landbridge Development

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DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The big news coming out of Thursday’s Board of Commissioners meeting was the decision to table the controversial Dawson Village Partners project for 30 days. But there were other important votes as well.

Commissioners unanimously approved Landbridge Development, LLC’s request for a variance to the land use resolution that would allow the county to construct 16 apartments in each of five apartment buildings that will be located on 14.28 acres at 65 North Center Lane. The Planning Commission recommended denial because the land use resolution allows for only 12 apartments per building.

The Board also unanimously approved a request by the Etowah Water and Sewer Authority to rezone 304 acres from Residential Agriculture to Residential Planned Community to allow for the development of 288 residential units.

In a 3-2 decision, with Chris Gaines and Tim Satterfield opposed, commissioners approved Jerry Fouts’ request to rezone 8.89 acres from Residential Agriculture to Commercial Highway Business to allow for construction of 48 mini storage facilities. The approval carried with it several stipulations, including that two existing outbuildings be removed within 60 days.

In other Board decisions, commissioners:

Approved updates to the Land Use Resolution;

Approved a contract with CT Darnell Construction for design/build services for Fire Station No 9 with community center not to exceed $1,736,271;

Approved a contract for on-call, full-depth reclamation services with ShepCo Paving, Inc. at a cost of $6.25 per square yard for 10” cement reclaimed base; $152.00 per ton for Portland Cement; $6 per square yard to haul-off excess material, if required. The lump sum for traffic control/mobilization will vary for each job.

Approved acceptance of the Rotary Club donation of a venue that would house outdoor pickleball courts, batting cages, and an outdoor basketball area. Presently, Rock Creek has an outdoor basketball court area that would be transformed into the new venue.

Tabled a vote on the transfer of facility responsibilities of Fire Station 2 community room to the Library;

Approved the disposition of several county-owned properties by sealed bid.

 

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