In the first meeting of 2020, the Walton County Board of Commissioners will consider a rezone that could bring a U-Pick Blueberry Farm to the Social Circle/Covington area of the county. They will consider a request by Joseph Harper and Merlon Harper to rezone 8.97 acres at 3320 County Line Road from A1 (Neighborhood Residential) to A (Rural Residential) to allow for the U-pick blueberry farm. The harvest would be seasonal, in June and July.
“Customers can pick blueberries for a fee, buy pre-picked blueberries and other blueberry deserts and drinks,” the applications reads. It also notes, “U-Pick can provide local schools field trips to U-pick, learn about the varieties and benefits of blueberries, allow local residents the experience of picking and consuming the nutritious superfood, filled with healthy antioxidants and more.”
This is just one of the items on the BOC agenda. The meeting is at 6 p.m,. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at the Historic Walton County Courthouse on S. Broad Street in Monroe. The public is invited to attend.
The full agenda follows.
1.01 3 Minute Limit
2.01 Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation
2.02 Call to Order
2.03 Roll Call
3.01 Additions/Deletions
4.01 Approval of CU19100011 – Conditional Use for a Guest House with separate meter – Applicants/Owners: Eric & Christine Newberry – 1670 Shoal Creek Road NW/Parcel C1200009B00 – District 5
4.02 Approval of CU19100017– Conditional Use for a Guest House with separate meter and requesting up to 1,000 heated sq. ft. – Applicant: Ryan Sparks/Owner: Linda Smith – 3669 N. Sharon Church Road/Parcel N024A004 – District 2
4.03 Approval of LU19100019 & Z19100018– Land Use Change from Neighborhood Residential to Rural Residential and Rezone 8.97 from A1 to A for a u-pick blueberry farm – Applicant/Owner: Joseph & Merlon Harper- 3320 County Line Road- Map/Parcel C0810032D00- District 3
4.04 Approval of CU19100020– Conditional Use to allow subdivision to be a private drive gated subdivision – Applicant/Owner: Reliant Homes GA LLC – HD Atha Road/Parcel N076K001-055 – District 4
4.05 Approval of OA19100021 – Amendment to Walton County Land Development Ordinance per Errata Sheet dated 11/01/2019
5.01 Request to abandon the roads in Belmont Subdivision – District 4
5.02 Acceptance of Rights of Way – Bridge Gate on the Alcovy River (Bridge Gate Drive, Bridge Gate Lane, Alcovy River Drive & Alcovy River Court
6.01 City of Loganville – 5.263 acres – 4550 Tuck Road – Uprise Development LLC
6.02 City of Loganville – 2.174 Acres – 4550 Tuck Road – Uprise Development
6.03 City of Loganville – 4.202 acres – 4550 Tuck Road – Marson Holdings LLC
7.01 Monthly Financial Matters, Contracts & Approval of Meeting Minutes
8.01 Presentation of FY 2019 Audit
9.01 Staffing Request – Civil Engineer – Planning & Development Department
9.02 Staffing Request – Assistant Public Defender
9.03 Staffing Request – Network Administrator – E-911 Communications
9.04 Amendment to Walton County Civil Service Personnel Rules & Regulations
10.01 Setting time, dates & location of the regular monthly meetings of the Board of Commissioners for 2020
11.01 County Clerk
11.02 Assistant County Clerk
11.03 County Attorney
11.04 Vice Chairman
11.05 Walton County Planning Commission
11.06 Walton County Board of Appeals
11.07 Walton County Water & Sewerage Authority
11.08 Walton County Board of Tax Assessors
12.01 February 4, 2020 – Regular Monthly Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
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