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Narrows Rezoning Update – Withdrawal of Rezoning Application
The applicant has withdrawn their rezoning application for an approximate 26-acre parcel of land in the upper Narrows located at 5495 Lake Rabun Road to rezone from Agricultural (A) to Vacation Cottage (VC). The property is owned by Johnny and David Irvin and includes the concrete seawall peninsula. This matter will thus not appear before the March 26 meeting of the Rabun County Commission, so your attendance will not be required.
On behalf of the LRA we appreciate the support received from within the LRA as well as from our friends in the Flat Creek Community, Seed Lake and around Rabun County. Your opinion counts, and we appreciate your willingness to get involved. Many attended the Rabun County Planning Commission meeting, many more helped obtain signatures for our petition opposing this rezoning, many had agreed to attend the March 26 Rabun County Commission meeting, and all provided valuable insight into the desires of our community.
The applicant retains the ability to refile for rezoning of this parcel in the future, and your LRA leadership will pay diligent attention to protect our lake community. Many thanks for your support!
Important information on the Narrows Rezoning Matter
As some of you may be aware, a rezoning application was submitted in early February for an approximate 26-acre parcel of land located at 5495 Lake Rabun Road (Parcel LN04 121) to rezone from Agricultural (A) to Vacation Cottage (VC). The subject property is in the upper Narrows and includes the concrete seawall peninsula into the lake. The property is owned by Johnny and David Irvin as applicants.
The LRA was concerned regarding allowable density of development allowable under VC zoning, and we met with representatives of the applicants to determine their development plans. Following that meeting, we concluded that the allowable development density, rental use, lack of specific development plans, and potential lakefront development were incompatible with surrounding land use.
At the February 26, 2024 Rabun County Planning Commission hearing, the LRA opposed the rezoning application pursuant to the meeting comments on the attached document. The LRA had approximately 30 members in attendance in support of our position. The Planning Commission voted unanimously 5-0 to recommend denial of the application.
Note that the Planning Commission provides solely an advisory recommendation to the full Rabun County Commission who will decide the matter.
The matter now proceeds to the full Rabun County Commission at their next hearing date of March 26, 2024. We may need a showing of LRA membership at that meeting, and we will communicate at a later date if your attendance might be helpful.
Please contact any of the LRA officers or trustees with questions.
Click the button below to read the Rabun County Planning Commission Meeting Comments – 2/26/24