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PZ 18-024 - Charles and Cheryl Mcmillan
LL 827 3670 Old Lost Mountain Road, Powder Springs Road, GA 30127 Parcel: 19082700120
Hardship Variance - To allow two (2) access points within 200 feet
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PETITION: The applicant, Charles and Cheryl McMillian is requesting for a hardship variance for the purposes of allowing two vehicular access points within 200 feet along a major collector roadway in a residential zoning district. The request is to vary from Section 6-25 of the Unified Development Code that specifically states "each lot shall be permitted no more than one point of vehicular access for each 200 feet." The subject site is located at 3670 Old Lost Mountain Road in Land Lot 827, 19th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, GA.
Hardship Variance - To allow two (2) access points within 200 feet along a major collector roadway
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. A driveway permit and shared access agreement must be filed with the City of Powders Springs Community Development Department before the final plat is approved.
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Background:
The subject site is located in the Single-family Residential (R20) zoning district and currently consist of a single family residence along a major collector roadway (Old Lost Mountain Road). The existing house currently sits approximately one (1) foot from the south property line, and the driveway is located on the neighboring lot located to the south of the subject site. The subject site property was bought in 1996 by the current owners with these existing conditions. The current owners are in the process of selling their home and is reconfiguring their property lines in an effort to meet the setback requirement and to take ownership of the driveway. The driveway provides access to the applicant's house as well as the neighbor's access to the lake. Before the plat can be approved, the site must be in full compliance with the current Unified Development Code. Section 6-25 o...
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