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Why it matters: The variance allows a temporary second residence to accommodate care needs documented by medical certification; staff and the applicant described the administrative conditions and time limits that apply after the hardship ends.

Steven Jason Lewis told the commission he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on July 24, 2022, and that family members will move to the property to help with daily care. “Was diagnosed July the 24th of 2022 with ALS,” Lewis said.

Staff confirmed a medical form from the applicant’s doctor had been received and explained that if the medical hardship ceases, the homeowner has 30 days to remove the second structure unless they later seek rezoning. Staff also said annual follow‑up letters and medical updates are part of the administrative monitoring process.

A motion to grant the medical‑hardship variance passed; the commission approved the temporary second dwelling and outlined follow‑up procedures to verify ongoing need and to address long‑term options if the hardship continues.

What’s next: County planning staff will monitor the medical‑hardship status with annual documentation and inform the property owner about options—such as applying for subdivision or rezoning—should a longer‑term arrangement be desired.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bulloch County Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting May 20, 2025 5:30PM","oneSentenceSummary","The planning commission granted a medical‑hardship variance under Section 4.11 to allow a second dwelling on the Lewis property while a family member receives medical care; staff described a 30‑day removal window after the hardship ceases and annual medical verification.","taxTitle","Bulloch County, Georgia","taxId",28221,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6227156,"Commission recommends conditional use for Sweetheart Lane home daycare with fencing condition",84,2844000,2928000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3494211-c9228cefc8f98a0db6724ac886c856f4&start=2844&end=2928","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3494211-c9228cefc8f98a0db6724ac886c856f4/thumbnail_2844000.jpg","/articles/6227156/Bulloch-County/Georgia/Commission-recommends-conditional-use-for-Sweetheart-Lane-home-daycare-with-fencing-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227156-ec9b722f4195670b285fe0c518171925/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147120&Signature=OiTs~QuGSrY-6T~XaEtTdUCj4PHjo-ZKhIKapMtnfaMZrk5ki4GaAFOI7QwSD0TAM~bKHsHOcuAGIUrhJSkPZXgGu8nkjMNjKgub~xTISdFkPC41X2BOXnudBZVR9wK-r84kYrS6gPQLnttqqIE3uFaM8oIdCudI~6HuBNDA5YSwp9EJBX8NzUfAM-4qdW8CvwPIIqBLOWSeMiF83HYXjLe5x0qI1QHpsOtULhzkFXKNJCUFy1-8aOQWEYTz1S4dGx-Pln27o-Ra~FSlINo5P6LIadFdrHMmvqOFEbfWeKB1oBR7Jq4-b1N9CvUvyKqX1dtnxRrOaX7Lnr7Hyhglyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bulloch County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval Tuesday for a conditional‑use permit allowing Sharon Hill to operate a day care facility for up to 10 children at 609 Sweetheart Lane, subject to a fenced backyard requirement.

Why it matters: The applicant said she provides care for infants through preschool‑age children, prioritizes support to single mothers, and seeks the county zoning letter required by the state to complete licensing.

Sharon Hill told the commission she currently cares for seven children and that state rules require a county zoning letter for the licensing process. “I’m asking for the condition of use so I can continue to operate and also to meet the... compliance of the state,” Hill said.

Commission members asked about outdoor play and fencing. Planning staff noted supplemental standards require fencing when outdoor play areas meet certain size thresholds. Commissioners added a condition requiring a fenced backyard similar to conditions the commission has applied to previous home‑daycare approvals. The motion to recommend approval with the fencing condition passed unanimously and will be forwarded to the county commissioners for final action on June 3.

What happens next: Hill said she will install the required fence and pursue state licensing once she receives the county zoning confirmation the state requires.","The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Sharon Hill’s conditional use permit to operate a home daycare for up to 10 children at 609 Sweetheart Lane, adding a requirement for a fenced backyard.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6227162,"Commission recommends approval for farmers market conditional use at Bell Road greenhouses",164,123000,287000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3494211-c9228cefc8f98a0db6724ac886c856f4&start=123&end=287","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3494211-c9228cefc8f98a0db6724ac886c856f4/thumbnail_123000.jpg","/articles/6227162/Bulloch-County/Georgia/Commission-recommends-approval-for-farmers-market-conditional-use-at-Bell-Road-greenhouses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227162-80c9f4d80b3c02df6491140e144b4942/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147120&Signature=Oj7WTEGBFBOm47RRwC-MRt02urv9ltJxT6zp00ctvADy2lH0v3embJL2Vlh2GE31rzpHihxXYFK3W-yOBrUfDgFBgOGyTlHQyggsKyHhLo86BtwoBZOJt6S8KgpXY9KpS3UPBpzTa3YNj0QFBnrOk7wZxK9ujZ1i59-L~0eF9zwCUfFnzM5oxBAyrJ59lqmoyYJ12P2YYSvYoin5beZ-7yRVqw~erGi9gUgIZliiH-439Yar5mzoN-0Jfx0F89KdYmp9MSR6sYvxCQ6SHU3O7bN97bqOSooBX5czP6BZPi7JJmYj~6S-0SmRfeJZeBGyYseWrDCpBJAK9UH~VrciMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bulloch County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of a conditional‑use permit allowing a farmers market and the hosting of private and public functions at a property on Bell Road owned by Lloyd Strickland.

Why it matters: The proposal would allow the Brooklyn Farmers Market to relocate from Railroad Street to greenhouses at 1888 Bell Road and operate organized market events on Saturdays.

Planning staff described the site as AG‑5 zoned, historically agricultural and located in the Royal Open Space character area; staff recommended approval with conditions spelled out in the staff report. “The staff recommends approval of the conditional use request,” said Mary Deloach, the planning staff presenter.

Michelle Wilson, owner of the Brooklyn Farmers Market, told commissioners she contracted the greenhouses from Lloyd Strickland and planned Saturday operations between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. She said the location better fits the market’s agricultural character. “We contracted the greenhouses for Mr. Strickland at 1888 Bell Road, and we felt it was better for us actually to hold a farmer’s market there in a more... an agricultural environment,” Wilson said.

Public works reviewed the proposal and did not identify vehicular conflicts given the property’s location on a county‑maintained dirt road, staff said. The commission voted to recommend approval; the county commissioners will make the final determination at their June 3 meeting.

Next steps: The item will be scheduled for a county commission hearing on June 3 where final approval and any permit conditions will be decided.","The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a conditional‑use permit to allow Lloyd Strickland’s property on Bell Road to host a farmers market and private/public functions; staff supported the request with conditions.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6227170,"Planning commission backs American Arrow light‑manufacturing conditional use, cites jobs and buffers",202,1996000,2198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3494211-c9228cefc8f98a0db6724ac886c856f4&start=1996&end=2198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3494211-c9228cefc8f98a0db6724ac886c856f4/thumbnail_1996000.jpg","/articles/6227170/Bulloch-County/Georgia/Planning-commission-backs-American-Arrow-lightmanufacturing-conditional-use-cites-jobs-and-buffers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227170-6a92e1cfba90c98eb89d3d8d3a6a4563/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147120&Signature=bfSwWZxSV1yIJYnQQah5aTdCw5TeyRtr7klQIdEU62~s9LOHcByHdzn90DqG4L2kgk1L88SsEAUz4u5rKr4wSd-S9n8Q10g9RlEvTVcqGfCoWEV28Xz~ukGv-Pyk6BsrOFivrijqISVEGQo15RBWIjSLGxLkinq93-G0xAdRwkY-to18UpgTpt~7OKPfOa-1HyUdCBei~QL7lXO22myzaFPlGO2apNNBRMnfkesqJgIxWORGwvUNQa~U7DraAxrDmPyjep5rJqOKvd0PrjwUNd-SFxyU9GDBgNGFbahDO2K29nFp3p-maymMUtyoCiWSrDDrVae7PDE4AANgFZGIwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bulloch County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for American Arrow to operate a light manufacturing facility on US Highway 80 East.

Why it matters: The applicant said the project would allow the company to move most operations into a purpose‑built 45,000‑square‑foot facility and increase local employment from about 90 to roughly 200 workers, most drawn from Bulloch County.

Applicant attorney Chris Gohagen described American Arrow’s work as interior components for private aircraft and said nearly all manufacturing would be fully enclosed. “With your support and the approval of the commission in this new facility, they’ll have the capacity to employ 200 members of our community,” Gohagen said. He told commissioners the facility would generate little external noise or fumes and would not require hazardous‑materials handling.

Planning staff recommended approval with conditions listed in the staff report, including lighting and buffer expectations. Commissioners voted to forward a recommendation of approval to the county commissioners; the item will be on the Bulloch County Commission agenda for final consideration on June 3.

What was said about community impacts: The applicant emphasized buffers between the site and nearby residential uses and said the property’s prior use as a lumber operation involved louder, exterior processes. The applicant also said American Arrow seeks no tax abatements or incentives in this application.

Next steps: The county commissioners will consider the commission’s recommendation at their June 3 meeting.","The commission recommended approval of American Arrow’s conditional use to expand light manufacturing in Bulloch County, with staff conditions; proponents said the move would support local jobs and move most operations indoors.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6227173,"Planning panel recommends denial of River Bluff rezoning after packed public comment",1536,428000,1964000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3494211-c9228cefc8f98a0db6724ac886c856f4&start=428&end=1964","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3494211-c9228cefc8f98a0db6724ac886c856f4/thumbnail_428000.jpg","/articles/6227173/Bulloch-County/Georgia/Planning-panel-recommends-denial-of-River-Bluff-rezoning-after-packed-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227173-ce3d0eb5f745c9d3da4a6f99564f2f89/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147120&Signature=JSoflesgmyZp~BPohEb4dbfaYt3l1eFME8rgLJvnGt9cTJQVXM9dhqKwyI1k0bIsUAIuJql3EQFeAQVFKZTHRWRf6ph-rQZ8~VRWfd7Vj26tBoMfUFMdHIYXKPF8ZFYF2zFURvLG~e2t-3M9s4FeOr~cgGhD6eS-9Nu74s-3J-zwxCNNACd~u7muQDrZWdAgSH28rvyVZeewsRl60rtUmrhqJ-qRJWmcVqHRWb2-m8~1nu3tIZuxmM36Cn5-IYLk0YzjXSSQw18aWwspmKJDUHRpUCTrcy9wvC0YwRS578l4D2o8UCG6AJE22EhFBbfT5GYo4mQHIcheVSJJ~pQiLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bulloch County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial Tuesday of an application by River Bluff Properties LLC to rezone about 61.4 acres from AG‑5 to R‑40 for a proposed 59‑lot single‑family subdivision.

The commission’s action was advisory; the county commissioners will make a final determination at their June 3 meeting. The commission’s vote followed more than an hour of public testimony, much of it opposed to the rezoning.

Why it matters: Neighbors argued the proposed density and location would strain roads, water and emergency services and risk nearby environmental resources. The developer and applicant representatives said the plan conforms to the county’s comprehensive land use plan and meets county standards.

Residents and property owners detailed traffic and safety complaints at the Highway 119 connector intersection and warned of environmental impacts. “Approving this amount of this development as it stands would be costly and risky decision, not only in dollars, but in lives, safety, and the long term sustainability of our community,” said Clint Proudfoot, a resident who said he moved to the area to avoid rapid growth and later tallied crash incidents he and neighbors have witnessed.

Developer representatives said the design targets rural‑neighborhood density called for in county planning documents and that state approvals and engineering requirements would address traffic and septic concerns. “We plan on getting health department approval. We’re not gonna put a septic tank in wetlands,” said property owner Robbie Bell, who argued the proposal aligns with the revised comprehensive land use plan and asked the commission to approve the request.

Planning staff recommended approval with conditions. Commissioners focused on safety and access: an ordinance change cited during the hearing requires two entrances for developments with more than 50 lots. Staff noted Highway 119 Connector is a state‑maintained arterial and that Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) permitting and any required turn lanes would be part of later reviews.

After public comment and applicant responses, a motion to deny the rezoning passed; the commission will forward its recommendation to the county commissioners for final action on June 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the same building.

What’s next: The county commissioners will receive the commission’s recommendation and may schedule their own hearing and vote. The applicant and neighbors were urged during the meeting to meet and try to resolve outstanding concerns before that hearing.","Bulloch County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend denial of River Bluff Properties LLC’s request to rezone about 61 acres from AG‑5 to R‑40 after residents raised safety, environmental and infrastructure concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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