City of Newnan, Georgia - Mayor and Council
Date: April 14, 2015
Agenda Item: Annexation Request - Annex2015-02
Prepared and Presented by: Tracy S Dunnavant, Planning Director
Purpose: To consider a request by Dennis Drewyer (on behalf of NCTI, LLC) to annex Tax
Parcels # 0855086002, 0855107001 and 0855107001A into the city limits. The combined
parcels contain approximately 122.68± acres and are located on Greentop Road. They would
be contiguous to the city limits through parcel 0855086002 which abuts the railroad tracks
behind Calumet development. OCGA §36-36-20 specifies that parcels that would be adjacent
to a city parcel if not for railroad right-of-way are eligible for annexation.
Land Owners
NCTI, LLC
Tax ID
Numbers
0855107001
0855107001A
0855086002
Acreage
All Parcels
Combined
122.68 ±
acres
Location
Greentop Road
Background: The owner is petitioning the Council to annex a total of 122.68± acres located
on Greentop Road into the city limits for the purpose of developing a 184 lot residential
subdivision. The subject parcels are mostly vacant with the exception of an older farmhouse
with minor outbuildings that is currently located on parcel # 0855107001. The balance of the
property is primarily a mix of timbered pines and open pasture land.
The petitioner is requesting a zoning of RS-15, which would allow lot sizes of 15,000 square
feet. Proposed minimum living space would be 2,200 square feet, which exceeds the City’s
requirement for RS-15. In addition, he is willing to proffer that the subdivision will employee RS15 lot size and setbacks, but the total number of lots shall be less than what is allowed in RS20. The current zoning in the County is RC (Rural Conservation District) which does allow
single-family homes. The annexation will allow the property to receive city services including
sewer.
The applicant has provided a concept plan showing proposed lot layout, greenspace, and
buffers. Although it appears to only have one entrance, Mr. Drewyer has indicated that the
second entrance requirement for subdivisions with over 25 lots will be met through a gated
paved driveway along the east side of the subdivision that will be used for emergency access.
If Council decides to pursue annexation and zoning of these tracts, Staff will contact Coweta
County to begin the required mitigation procedures.
Options:
A.
Act to Pursue Annexation/Rezoning
B.
Act Not to Pursue Annexation/Rezoning
Funding:
N/A
Recommendation: Should Council decide that the request may be in the best
interest of the City of Newnan and would like to proceed with the annexation process,
the request will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for a recommendation and
the County will be notified of the petitioner’s intent to annex. Otherwise the application
should not be considered.
Attachments:
Letter of Intent
Application for Annexation
Survey of Property
Location Map
Previous Discussions with Council: None