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Franklin County commissioners deny rezoning for Sandy Cross Road tract

A request to rezone a 15.22-acre tract on Sandy Cross Road/Highway 326 from agricultural to rural residential use was voted down.

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January 6, 2025: RZ-2024-024 Rezone: Aubrey Lunsford, Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), 15.22-acre tract on Sandy Cross Rd/Highway 326

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Where it stands

The board took the matter back up on January 6, 2025, and denied the rezoning, 3-2, with Commissioners Smith and Pulliam opposed.

The story

Aubrey Lunsford sought to rezone a 15.22-acre tract on Sandy Cross Road/Highway 326 from Agricultural General to Rural Residential.

SourcesJanuary 06, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Minutes

On December 2, 2024, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners tabled the request, 4-1, pending a site plan, with Commissioner Smith opposed.

SourcesJanuary 06, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. MinutesJanuary 06, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Agenda

The board took the matter back up on January 6, 2025, and denied the rezoning, 3-2, with Commissioners Smith and Pulliam opposed.

SourcesJanuary 06, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Minutes

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RZ-2024-024 Rezone: Aubrey Lunsford, Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), 15.22-acre tract on Sandy Cross Rd/Highway 326

Vote: motion carried 3-2 (Denied) [Opposed — Smith and Pulliam]

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MinutesJanuary 06, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. MinutesVote: motion carried 3-2 (Denied) [Opposed — Smith and Pulliam]
Tabled
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Rezoning 15.22-acre tract on Sandy Cross Rd/Hwy 326 from AG to RR (Aubery Lunsford)

Motion to Table pending a site plan: Commissioner Busby Motion Seconded: Chairman Jacques Discussion: None All in favor vote: motion carried 4-1 (Tabled) Commissioner Smith – (Opposed)

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AgendaJanuary 06, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. AgendaMotion to Table pending a site plan: Commissioner Busby Motion Seconded: Chairman Jacques Discussion: None All in favor vote: motion carried 4-1 (Tabled) Commissioner Smith – (Opposed)
Tabled
confirmed

RZ-2024-024 Rezone: Aubrey Lunsford, Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), 15.22-acre tract on Sandy Cross Rd/Highway 326

Motion to Table pending a site plan: Commissioner Busby

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MinutesJanuary 06, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. MinutesMotion to Table pending a site plan: Commissioner Busby

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