Council Approves PUD site plans for The Summit
Business, Community December 8, 2021DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The City Council voted to approve both requests to amend existing PUD site plans for The Summit at the Monday, Dec. 6 council meeting.
The council also approved the annexation of tax parcel 078-004 from the county into the city. They also took action on the Head House Bid and the water main extension.
The PUD site plans that were approved were for Phase 1b and Phase 3 of The Summit PUD. The council heard from the public and the developers at a public hearing on Nov. 15. For more information about what transpired at that meeting visit https://lumpkin.fetchyournews.com/2021/11/17/council-hears-from-contractors-and-public-on-the-summit-site-plans/.
Both of the amendments had conditions placed upon them before they would be able to get building permits. The conditions that were most notable for Phase 3 are 1. The residential density shall be limited to 3.0 units per ace as stated in the site plan, 2. The average heated square feet of the residential structures shall be 1700 sq ft., 3. Short-term rentals are prohibited, and 4. The applicant must obtain DOT approvals and perform a traffic study and if modifications are needed the applicant must complete the requirements to fix out of their pockets.
The most notable conditions for Phase 1b are 1. The residential density shall be limited to 1.05 units per ace as stated in the site plan, 2. The heated square feet of residential structures shall be a minimum of 1700 sq ft., and 4. Short-term rentals are prohibited.
For the full list of the conditions for both Phases visit https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/dahlonega-pubu/MEET-Packet-cd264507f90845daa3dd87abd33f21c0.pdf. The conditions of Phase 3 begin on page 21 and the conditions for Phase 1b begin on page 32. These conditions fit the concerns brought before the council by Bill Rath of The Summit.
In addition to approving the amendment for Phase 1b, the council also approved the annexation of tax parcel 078-044 from the county. This gives the developers full access to the section of the property to build.
“We have mulled this over many many hours with the people from The Summit and the developers and I appreciate everybody working together. It looks like everyone is happy, and this is a rare occasion,” commented Councilman Johnny Ariemma.
The council voted to accept the Head House Bid from Macallan Works. This includes moving the Head House in order to build a new foundation for the house and a remold of the house. The project was bid out for $1,103,228.
It would be cheaper to leave the house in its current position; however, the architect for Macallan believes it is in the best interest of the City to relocate the house. Mr. and Mrs. Bagley came before the council before the vote to voice their concerns for their business if the Head house is moved. Council heard their concerns and allowed them in the discussion before the vote took place, however, the council felt moving the house was the best choice in the end.
“I do want to recognize Mr. Bagley for being here and for stating your position and your concerns, this is a project that has been going on for quite a while and in the meantime, we are where we are tonight a lot of us has spent hours and hours looking over potential structures cost and so forth,” explained Councilman Ron Larson.
The council also approved the cost-sharing proposal with UNG for the water main extension on State Road 9. This is for the building of the sidewalk around the remaining length of the college. The extension has already been approved, the council had to agree to the proposal at the meeting.
Lastly, the Council ratified the election results and swore Mr. James Spivey into the Planning Commission. Spivey was approved at a previous meeting but had not been sworn in yet. On Jan. 4 the new council and mayor will be sworn in and begin their duties.
City Council Approves Summit Planned Unit Development
Community, Election October 6, 2021LUMPKIN, GA.- The Dahlonega City Council voted to approve the Summit Planned Unit Development Phase 2with conditions at the meeting on October 4.
The council also appointed a new member to the Downtown Development Authority. City Manager Bill Schmid gave an update on the Head House Project.
The Summit Planned Unit Development or the PUD Phase 2 was discussed at length during a public hearing held before the last city council work session. The developer was able to explain to the council and community what the project entailed. The residents of The Summit also had a chance to voice their opinions on the project. For more information on that visit https://lumpkin.fetchyournews.com/2021/09/21/council-approves-2022-employee-benefits-program/
The PUD was approved with conditions for the developer and future residents. The important conditions where the current residents of The Summitt are concerned are thus, short-term rentals as defined by the code of the city are prohibited, and the buildings will be set back 20ft. For the full list of the conditions visit https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/dahlonega-pubu/MEET-Packet-bcb52c98d80a4de585d83f401273504b.pdf
“There is strength in numbers, we don’t represent ourselves we represent you all, you coming out here, you did have an impact and we do appreciate what you did,” commented Councilman Johnny Ariemma.
The next item of business at the meeting was the appointment of a new member to the Downtown Development Authority. The council appointed Ms. Wendi Huguley to the authority.
Huguley is currently the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at the University of North Georgia. She has lived in Dahlonega for ten years.
City Manager Bill Schmid gave an update on the Head House project. After a meeting with potential contractors to answer any questions they have, there are currently mix responses to the project.
There will be a bid on October 15 for the contractors. After that, it will go before the council for a vote with the hope of being completed by Spring of 2022.
City Clerk Mary Csukas reminds the community that the first day of early voting also takes place on the first day of the Gold Rush. There will be a detour set up with signs pointing the way and also citizens will be able to vote at the Parks and Rec.
“I encourage everyone to get out and vote. It seems like the City of Dahlonega’s average is somewhere around 20 to 25% of the eligible voters going to the polls. It’s too important a principle to not take it seriously so I just encourage everyone to go out and vote,” stated Councilmen Ron Larson.
The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a city forum for the candidates on October 12 beginning at 5:00 p.m. At this time not all candidates have said they are attending. For more information visit https://members.dlcchamber.org/events/details/2021-city-council-and-mayoral-forum-66328