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Myers Hill Continued from Page 1 The current density is a maximum of 250 lots, single family, with amini- mum lot size of 8,000 sq. ft. Parcel ‘B’ is unaddressed, and is approximately 82 acres, and zoned Forest Agricultural (FA). The current density is one unit per acre (with sep tic and well) or one unit per 14 acre with public water and septic. The request is to rezone B, the FA parcel, to Planned Development Dis trict so it will be combined with the same PD as A. In October the owners proposed combining the two tracts with a total proposed density of 450 units - 300 single family and 150 townhomes. Lot size for single family would be 7,000 sq. ft. and 1,600 sq. ft. for the townhomes. Last week they came back still wanting to combine the property but with some changes. The changes included a decrease in total units from 450 to 375, of single family only, no townhomes, at 2.03 units per upland acre and a minium lot size of 8,000 sq. ft. with an 80 ft. minimum lot width. During her presentation Planning Manager Stefanie Leif provided some follow up on some issues from the Oc tober meeting: • School District capacity: a repre sentative of the Glynn County School District stated they have discussed concerns with citizens, but they do not have an official comment to the County; • Fire and Emergency Servic es: the County Fire Chief Vincent DiCristofalo provided information to County staff regarding Fire Station 6 Response Zone. The Station 6 Unit Hour Utilization data indicates that the units at Station 6 have the capac ity for more call volume. Chief DiCris tofalo was at the meeting to answer questions; • Drainage and Traffic: if the re zone is approval, the next steps are the preliminary plat, construction plan, and final plat if the lots will be subdivided. The construction plan phase in the subdivision process is where County engineering staff will thoroughly review drainage, storm water, and transportation issues and require additional studies and / or in formation if deemed necessary; • Development of Regional Impact (DRI): the DRI review was completed on October 29, by the Coastal Regional Commission (CRC). The DRI was re quired when the owners were asking for 450 units, however, the 375 unit request does not require the Regional Impact because it is only required for developments of 400 units or more. Leif closed her presentation saying the request generally meets the Coun ty’s Comprehensive Plan while noting the Plan is a “guiding document, not regulatory.” MPC chairman Neal Boatright had a question about the density and things got a little confusing. Boatright noted that under the original PD zoning, that was approved in 2006, 250 homes were allowed. He suggested that the latest re quest would increase the density on the two parcels, and Leif agreed. In explaining, agent Jake Lem mings said the wetlands delineation You’re Retired. Your Money Isn’t To learn why consolidating your retirement accounts to Edward Jones makes sense, contact your Edward Jones financial advisor today. Ginny Johnson Financial Advisor 219 Edwards Plaza St Simons Island, GA 31522 912-634-0200 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Edward Jones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING was outdated so they had it redone. The new delineation increased the amount of upland usable for building. Lemmings said using the original density of 2.2 units per acre they could get 250 houses on Tract A, but if they used a density of 1.9 units per acre, with the additional upland, they could get 260 units. Boatright said, “I’m not the smart est person in the room, but I know 260 is more that 250.” Lemmings said the owners would be okay with 250 units, to which Boatright said, “250 is what we were told.” Lemmings said the 375 total for both parcels would be dropped to 369. MPC member Bill Edgy asked when were the wetlands re-delineated. Lemmings said early this year. Edgy said, “So not since our last meeting in October. The 260 units was not mentioned during the Octo ber meeting and it is not in our report now. This smells a little to me.” Lemmings did some quick calcula tions and explained that the increased upland could hold the 260 units at a lower density, a lower number of units per acre. Boatright said while he could sup port the original 250 units, he could not support the 260. Lemmings said the owner would be fine with that. The 250 units would be a density of 1.86 units per acre. MPC member Gary Nevill com mented on drainage and Lemmings said this part of the application did not require the drainage calculations but those would be done in the next November 18, 2024, The Islander, Page 3 phase of the project. Lemmings said ponds of significant size would be included to help deal with drainage. He also said he had spoken to area residents about their drainage con cerns. “We took their concerns and the water table into consideration during the concept design,” said Lemmings. After more discussion, Edgy thanked Lemmings for his explana tion, saying it was not explained that way in the staff report. After Lemmings was done, Edgy asked if Brook Roberts could speak even though the public hearing had already been held in October. Edgy explained that she had put together the area residents who addressed the MPC in October, but due to work she had been unable to attend herself. Boatright said he would allow Ms. Roberts 5 minutes under the standard public hearing rules. Roberts and her husband own My ers Hill Farms, a 50 acre tract for a farm and events. She said they were granted a special use permit for their farm due to the lack of houses in the area. She also noted other event ven ues around the county have caused conflicts and issues. ‘We were careful to pick somewhere out of the way,” she said. Noting that much of the land in the Myers Hill area is “generational land,” she asked that the county protect the rural nature of the area. She also rep resented several area organizations. Turn to Page 5 Myers Hill IP'S wine & Spirits Come check out our NEW wine section!!! The bestprices, best selection, and bes?V service in town. 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