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Thomas Trawick explained the site sits inside the City of Holly Springs growth boundary and contains an existing 3,400‑square‑foot single‑family home and a 1,200‑square‑foot accessory storage building. The applicant proposes to keep the existing house on one lot and create two additional home lots with separate driveways to Univetta Road. Staff noted the property has access to water and sewer from the Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority and that northern adjacent properties were annexed into Holly Springs in 2017.

Applicant Jordan Deeny told the commission the request aligns with surrounding R‑20 city zoning to the north and that R‑40 is an appropriate transitional density between nearby R‑80 and R‑20 zones. When asked about the narrow shape and grading of the middle lot and whether variances would be required, Deeny said no variances were anticipated and that typical single‑family homes could be built on the proposed lots.

Commissioner Ware moved to recommend approval and Commissioner Beloit seconded. The commission approved the motion 9‑0.

No members of the public spoke in support or opposition during the hearing. Staff said the proposed zoning would permit a pattern consistent with suburban growth character areas where public utilities exist; however, staff also observed that the proposed R‑40 zoning may contrast with the county R‑80 parcels immediately adjacent.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cherokee - Planning Commission Public Hearing - Mar 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A request to rezone 2.91 acres from R‑80 to R‑40 on Univetta Road to permit subdivision into three lots, preserving the existing house and adding two new home lots, was recommended for approval by a 9‑0 vote.","taxTitle","Cherokee County, Georgia","taxId",12793,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6649688,"Commission recommends light‑industrial rezoning along Ball Ground Highway with traffic conditions",1074,1492000,2566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2519218-b8a8de3bd9f175d2edb01bcb43e41105&start=1492&end=2566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2519218-b8a8de3bd9f175d2edb01bcb43e41105/thumbnail_1492000.jpg","/articles/6649688/Cherokee-County/Georgia/Commission-recommends-lightindustrial-rezoning-along-Ball-Ground-Highway-with-traffic-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6649688-3bf61299e3b776d070446d1f18623941/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013772&Signature=ax2UfWUd7FuJ5TXRtSChQ4r~hrzWyVDuF13IAS785ApZOWcTCL62zxhRxWeiO5O9wgVIhct-STZfODLtFrWgouCoykJRzqq-CQkeVvc8xkrpPXNntPFQqz7ta1bQs6NwnSzXDZ~Z1Hiz6h~JxgcWgAjfaI6Fs~-O3BCScHVTWd0~Ca2RFuAaVtwGB9j-wjFXQTFcGuUQcJn9w-jIv9Ptv68bgLdKRf47~5MUPZ2RSZLhTuVVzXAHok9a9hrxxTysHbRyLhO2YQBGGRhWz7kCD7-RQkVz185E~vghp~lN6jXPAc29Wx3b9Y1ByVmWab89zVJmH9O9oJ8O0ACwCPK9Tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cherokee County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request to change 35.74 acres along Ball Ground Highway from general agricultural to light industrial, subject to three conditions addressing traffic and access.

Thomas Trawick, Cherokee County planning staff, said the site at 5100 Ball Ground Highway is mostly undeveloped, is adjacent to light industrial zoning and has streams, stream buffer and floodplain areas. Staff noted an unresolved stream buffer encroachment on the parcel and said a stream buffer restoration plan and an arborist report may be required at land‑disturbance permitting. The Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority stated the property has access to both water and sewer. The county stormwater reviewer said quantity and quality control consistent with the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual will be required at permitting.

The applicant proposes three roughly 50,000‑square‑foot buildings with accompanying parking and full access to Ball Ground Highway; the conceptual plan shows about 411 parking spaces. The applicant's traffic study recommends a right‑turn deceleration lane into the site, a center left‑turn lane, and adequate sight distance; county transportation staff and the applicant agreed turn‑lane work would be required to county and GDOT standards where applicable.

Joel Larkin, attorney for the applicant, said the site aligns with comprehensive plan designations and surrounding industrial uses. \"This property is a wonderful piece for industrial development,\" Larkin said.

Commissioners set three conditions before recommending approval: implement the Ball Ground Highway improvements recommended by the applicant's traffic study (and any County DOT requirements through permitting); prohibit vehicular access to Allison Lane; and require a follow‑up traffic study if the project exceeds 150,000 square feet of industrial space. Dr. Whiteside made the motion to recommend approval with those conditions; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.

Staff cautioned that Section 7.4‑10 of the county zoning ordinance states traffic generated from light industrial uses should not use local roads, which supports the proposed condition prohibiting access to Allison Lane. Staff also noted unresolved environmental constraints (stream buffer encroachment) that will be addressed at permitting.","The planning body recommended rezoning 35.74 acres along Ball Ground Highway to light industrial, adding three conditions focused on road improvements, restricted access to a local street and a follow‑up traffic study if development exceeds 150,000 square feet.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6649693,"Planning panel recommends rezoning for 2 Little Hands Farm with conditions",651,824000,1475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2519218-b8a8de3bd9f175d2edb01bcb43e41105&start=824&end=1475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2519218-b8a8de3bd9f175d2edb01bcb43e41105/thumbnail_824000.jpg","/articles/6649693/Cherokee-County/Georgia/Planning-panel-recommends-rezoning-for-2-Little-Hands-Farm-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6649693-6347d7d60367e3bb32c460980bda2d61/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013772&Signature=T-8Rvufta-4IQ8UsQ4fHBxA92S7ew~1~vjCyVZRgFTNk7x2uuf5rTh-gfWPsOLpy4DFd1UF2lXctNcsQaco4QohU~w2fvVUG-ytpYu-Ybwz6N6C~o7Oh2PQzSrvI0gdNqcSv1Oium-WZYO9U904qkXzrrO2RTws08n1bNR7Uw-Rc-b9tDwRv6jiAHIDZqcKMEExq32Zp0FcUsFtB9NHJUZTsIbDjVjy7ta9eNUYpXOjVyflq3aIBKl81mT~FhQExcxzN~A5nnWqhY1AlN1Yv9GEFgWjZpw9qb8XpZxdKYPwYosfk74bITcM09bI-mNfs3JCyIimIlSK~Swy7lKku2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cherokee County Planning Commission on a joint public hearing night recommended approval of a request by Josh and Jennifer Bridal to rezone 4.526 acres at 711 Old Dawsonville Road from R‑40 to the City of Ball Ground's agricultural zoning, subject to 10 conditions proposed by the City of Ball Ground.

Planning staff said the property includes one existing residence, a bordering stream with associated flood‑plain, and sits inside Ball Ground's growth boundary. Thomas Trawick, Cherokee County planning staff, summarized staff findings and city comments, including that public water would be available from the City of Ball Ground and sewage would be served by on‑site septic systems handled through the county Department of Environmental Health.

The city‑proposed conditions include limits on animals and uses: the raising and keeping of hooved animals is limited to two animals per acre and not to exceed 10 at any time; no peacocks or roosters are allowed on the site; no pigs or swine are allowed; no intentional breeding of livestock for commercial purposes; and no on‑site slaughter for commercial purposes. The conditions also require that driveway improvements on Old Dawsonville Road be reviewed by Cherokee County Department of Transportation and that the county fire marshal review and approve any commercial building plans before building permits are issued. Trawick said the condition on hooved animals was revised during the meeting to clarify that the limit applies to hooved animals such as cattle, horses, sheep and goats.

Jennifer Bridal, one of the applicants, described the proposal as a small, family‑oriented farm intended to sell produce and provide educational gardening opportunities. \"We really do have the vision of kind of promoting the small town family farm,\" she said.

Commissioner Belotte moved to recommend approval with the ten city conditions as revised; Commissioner Barnes seconded. The commission voted in favor by voice vote and the motion passed.

The rezoning request is tied to Annexation Case 2024A‑3, which Trawick said the City of Ball Ground will review; Ball Ground's council was scheduled to consider the annexation on May 8, 2025, according to staff remarks. The Planning Commission noted that, if annexed, Tract 1 (the 4.526‑acre parcel) would be incorporated into Ball Ground while an adjacent tract would remain in unincorporated Cherokee County to preserve contiguity.

The commission closed the public hearing after no public speakers registered in support or opposition and forwarded a recommendation of approval to the county commission and to the city for any required annexation action.","The Cherokee County Planning Commission recommended approval of a request to rezone 4.526 acres for a small family farm in Ball Ground's growth area, subject to 10 conditions including limits on hooved animals and bans on certain birds and pigs.","actionData","errors"]

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