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July 15, 2015 | miltonherald.com | 75,000 circulation Revue & News, Johns Creek Herald, Milton Herald & Forsyth Herald combined | 50¢ | Volume 10, No. 29
Moratorium extended as council weighs CSO Conservation subdivision ordinance vote July 20
By SHANNON WEAVER shannon@appenmediagroup.com
JONATHAN COPSEY/STAFF
Several dozen Milton residents walk from the new Milton Library along Mayfield Road to show how difficult and dangerous such a walk can be without sidewalks.
THE LONG MARCH »
Milton residents question lack of sidewalks Connecting to new library important By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. – When the brand new, 25,000-square-foot Milton Library opens on Thursday, July 16, residents from throughout Milton will be able to visit a library they can
call their own. But right now, the only way to visit safely is by vehicle. This has some nearby residents upset. Craig Roberts said he and his neighbors in the Danbury Park subdivision want sidewalks along Mayfield Road. They contend that without this amenity, the road is a danger to pedestrians who may want to walk to the library. “It’s only a matter of time before someone is
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MILTON, Ga. — In a 5-2 vote, the Milton City Council approved to extend a moratorium on land disturbance permits in residential areas by 60 days in order for council to hold a vote on conservation subdivisions in the city. The permit moratorium affects residential land parcels in R-1, R-2, T-2 and AG-1 zoning districts that are 10 acres or more. If the council approves the conservation subdivision ordinance presented to them at the July 20 meeting, the moratorium will be lifted. It would have expired July 12. “We’ve come a long way with the conservation subdivision ordinance and hopefully we’ll have a decision made on it soon,” said Councilmember Karen Thurman. The vote lowered restrictions on the original proposal, which barred permits for 1 acre or more and was originally set to be a 90-day extension. Councilmembers Matt Kunz and Joe Longoria voted against extending the ban. “We’ve had 90 days to try to get something done,” Longoria said. “Just because our plans are taking longer than anticipated, should we penalize our citizens by delaying their plans?" Kunz said narrowing the
Milton is, and should be, proud of their 1 acre minimum zonings, and we should probably hold on to that.” PEYTON JAMISON Milton Planning Commission
moratorium allowed too much development before the conservation subdivision ordinance (CSO) is voted on. “There are things on smaller acres that can disappear just as much as larger acres,” Kunz said. “I don’t think [the motion] goes far enough on the acreage.” The Milton Planning Commission unanimously rejected the CSO draft that they reviewed at a June 24 meeting, where public comment raised concerns over community wastewater systems, among other issues. Commission Chair Peyton Jamison said he was concerned the ordinance would reduce the 1 acre minimum lots typical of AG-1. “Milton is, and should be, proud of their 1 acre minimum zonings, and we should probably hold on to that,” Jamison said. The topic was brought up at the July 13 council work session, and the council will vote on it July 20.
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