DAHLONEGA, 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.

The architect’s rendering of where the Head house would be moved to.

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.

The City Council with Mr. James Spivey after he was sworn into the Planning Commission.

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.