Tony Glenn checks in with last second notice about latest infringement of Apalachee River basin
I apologize for sending this on such short notice.
Two related rezone requests for adjacent tracts of land along US441 and the Apalachee River are on the agenda for tonight’s Planning Commission meeting. Plum Creek Timberlands (http://www.plumcreek.com) is a large timber company that claims to be the largest private landowner in the nation, and they are seeking two rezone requests, both from A-1 (agricultural) to AR-5 (agricultural-residential with minimum 5 acre lots). The western tract of land is 295 acres with frontage on the Apalachee. The eastern tract is 70 acres and no frontage on the river. The Oconee County Planning Department has recommended approval of both requests. It is worth noting that the county Fire Department has concerns due to the lack of water for fire protection. Keep in mind there is no infrastructure in this part of the county. Septic systems and private wells will be needed for each of the 66 proposed homes.
The anticipated price for homes will be $350,000 to $450,000. Thus, they will be of only average to slightly above average value for the county, and thus will NOT be of sufficient value to be a net gain for the county treasury.
Note that tonight’s meeting is for consideration by the Planning Commission. The final decision will be made by the Board of Commissioners at their regular business meeting on October 3, 2006. I will keep you posted on tonight’s vote and of considerations/concerns that are addressed.
Sincerely,
Tony Glenn
Two related rezone requests for adjacent tracts of land along US441 and the Apalachee River are on the agenda for tonight’s Planning Commission meeting. Plum Creek Timberlands (http://www.plumcreek.com) is a large timber company that claims to be the largest private landowner in the nation, and they are seeking two rezone requests, both from A-1 (agricultural) to AR-5 (agricultural-residential with minimum 5 acre lots). The western tract of land is 295 acres with frontage on the Apalachee. The eastern tract is 70 acres and no frontage on the river. The Oconee County Planning Department has recommended approval of both requests. It is worth noting that the county Fire Department has concerns due to the lack of water for fire protection. Keep in mind there is no infrastructure in this part of the county. Septic systems and private wells will be needed for each of the 66 proposed homes.
The anticipated price for homes will be $350,000 to $450,000. Thus, they will be of only average to slightly above average value for the county, and thus will NOT be of sufficient value to be a net gain for the county treasury.
Note that tonight’s meeting is for consideration by the Planning Commission. The final decision will be made by the Board of Commissioners at their regular business meeting on October 3, 2006. I will keep you posted on tonight’s vote and of considerations/concerns that are addressed.
Sincerely,
Tony Glenn
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