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Applicant Mike Aaron (appearing on behalf of property owner Michael Herring) told the commission the intent is to allow his daughter to build a home after she recently married and is expecting a child. There was no public opposition. The commission approved the request and will forward a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners for final action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7/15/2025 Madison County Planning and Zoning PH Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A rezoning request to split an 8.2-acre parcel into two 4.1-acre tracts so the applicant can gift one to his daughter was recommended for approval 4-0 by the planning board.","taxTitle","Madison County, Georgia","taxId",28540,"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},6169314,"Planning board recommends rezoning for accessory dwelling so family member can move in",128,5132000,5260000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5404578-a19a0c402bf3de986bde388b99e0e259&start=5132&end=5260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5404578-a19a0c402bf3de986bde388b99e0e259/thumbnail_5132000.jpg","/articles/6169314/Madison-County/Georgia/Planning-board-recommends-rezoning-for-accessory-dwelling-so-family-member-can-move-in","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6169314-f382d3e5fe10d0cbbfc7901091285b6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164019&Signature=P0XBREDq-X55c4UiLYU6bO1uUdSvT~OHfnFGkpWvv9fJb1-~xzqcoVRkEnOFOK2QVMn-RZT8DJOfmR~LrM80CsGBteQ-wjAFkTmcziJJqDrQHpws2PW78pywLMx0Bn9JpARboQLJVYMkhsTvHqkoa3qxDv0hYroc-q9x9hossAawbPns03CA9GSk8uakc~alhpiMWMumnDrynqtdHV0ciMrP2Kui8wjoN9LLTpv2sC5ER7zn9nbLMRH4yxM6kYwix0gDuvyY2M4FR7Zu1NOsCfkCF~DlaiImWECf1NPwNlxXcat2gs09XxkWN9srahgZBY7VNHKxghGIjyDLIGczGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madison County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning request from A-1 to A-R on a 7.53-acre parcel at 270 Stella Henley Road to permit an accessory dwelling for a family member. The applicant, Brandon Browning, said the rezoning is needed so he can move his 71-year-old mother, who has dementia, to a smaller dwelling on the property and provide family care.

Browning, who described himself as a landowner and longtime resident, said the plan is not for commercial development and that the accessory unit is intended to accommodate his mother and stepfather. One resident, William Whitley, spoke in support of the request. No speakers opposed the application.

After a short public hearing, the commission made a motion to recommend approval and voted 4-0. The commission noted that its action is a recommendation; the final decision will be made by the Board of Commissioners and applicants were advised to appear there.","The commission voted 4-0 to recommend rezoning 7.53 acres from A-1 to A-R to allow an accessory dwelling on property owned by Brandon Browning so a family member with health needs can move closer.",{"_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},6169319,"Planning board recommends denial of auction barn and variance for Northeast Georgia Outdoors LLC",1271,1609000,2880000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5404578-a19a0c402bf3de986bde388b99e0e259&start=1609&end=2880","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5404578-a19a0c402bf3de986bde388b99e0e259/thumbnail_1609000.jpg","/articles/6169319/Madison-County/Georgia/Planning-board-recommends-denial-of-auction-barn-and-variance-for-Northeast-Georgia-Outdoors-LLC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6169319-ff10a35599d83a84ab2fbf863525c1a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164019&Signature=TPn0cb-wKg3ATALuQp1mLe6h7CtrfkFHRQIRHz1k7itljF8w36Hi2GrLOTmDfA1zzNqU~WYDmHJ-aovXPSY~g3LbPnhWIpXMjMZGh8d3FExXbLzsoHwffEuF8jg1F~1L0ZhVt6X0KiWXAUi3AWnBM8c0~YNS9WLC99SN-9hyrapcg5u4AGeEu-gWGnGCDGnKg090uVcZ~qdskA64MFJNHm~xjnvQBWbA7Zr2C1KCcBvsZb3VIOeBQIrf645HBVbysdvM2hce5s3UC7Y02YBv7mKjjghQZR9a8vSjP-i3AM069G0vrXNevgIKCmVCXVuSBlaMqAZuuSTlRNPA3~gYfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madison County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend denial of a conditional-use permit and a variance sought by Northeast Georgia Outdoors LLC to operate an auction barn for goats, sheep, poultry and other small livestock at 315 Neets Commerce Road.

Applicant Zach Hightower described plans to run livestock auctions with regular events and to use existing buildings on the 3.53-acre site. He asked the commission for an exemption from paving, parking and perimeter-landscaping requirements, arguing the operation would be primarily for small animals and could use gravel parking. Hightower said sales would start at 6 p.m. and the goal was to end by 10 p.m., with receiving beginning around noon on sale days.

Neighbors told the commission they opposed the project. Robert Davis, who lives nearest the site, said his wife goes to bed around 7 p.m. and expressed concern about noise, traffic and property values. Warren Gentry, another nearby resident, said traffic is already heavy in the area and that he opposed the auction. Commissioners raised concerns about noise, odors from animals, traffic and whether the applicant’s site could accommodate required parking and restroom capacity.

The applicant requested two variances: relief from paving and perimeter-landscaping requirements and a reduction in required parking. Planning staff summarized code requirements on the record, including the county formula that would require a minimum number of parking spaces and perimeter plantings for an auction-type use. Attorney Pruitt and staff discussed whether the prior business status of the site affected the current standards.

Commissioners questioned operational details, including expected attendance and animal throughput, waste disposal plans, hours of operation, and whether the site could safely handle large trailers. Hightower said he expected a mix of small and medium trailers, planned to keep trailers and heavy equipment at the front of the site, and said he would dispose of animal waste on farm pastures he owns elsewhere. He also said he planned to install fans and insulation to reduce noise.

After discussion, a commissioner moved to deny the request. The commission voted 4-0 to recommend denial and directed the applicant to attend the Board of Commissioners’ hearing if he wished to pursue the matter further.","The Madison County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend denial of a conditional-use permit and related variances for an auction barn proposed by Northeast Georgia Outdoors LLC, citing concerns about noise, traffic, odors and compatibility with nearby residences.",{"_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},6169324,"Planning board recommends conditional use to allow storage for Lionheart Construction on Hart property",1250,340000,1590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5404578-a19a0c402bf3de986bde388b99e0e259&start=340&end=1590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5404578-a19a0c402bf3de986bde388b99e0e259/thumbnail_340000.jpg","/articles/6169324/Madison-County/Georgia/Planning-board-recommends-conditional-use-to-allow-storage-for-Lionheart-Construction-on-Hart-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6169324-6e7927a6423f5edd91237e580a324897/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164019&Signature=IbJzKv1Ka69viYcXSJ1GPzIT0aktoqAwuVPTH8vhtwsGL2MGlZaqc4RqDjNaJQY0RB3~0vAGVet77rqaTxwwcY2hc7ya5c6AJrYNY~Xz2YaxVQP-274isy1kNJO6r~faRhc12ujhePM8w2IOxj9ttTCCJhxYQg3~2EFNxbLONsMjbACURg8mukqMZ~clvg6l4ePhjK4M6v7kelJ-ylQfDYqLbNjNl5YxANkVzpFYC~UQsEl2wclNUKEQP0G74biwnvW1H5ZwFllxO5mXFwMRHN7nPQCLiUZAP0RvuaiV1SeHnTeiGTEmWBkNfHBu13w8GGOvkoSJInBDHDSmiEpRdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madison County Planning and Zoning Commission at its meeting recommended a conditional use permit, by a 4-0 vote, to allow storage of construction materials and equipment associated with an agricultural construction business on a 20.19-acre parcel owned by Julia Lunn and Roger Hart. The commission is a recommending body; the final decision will be made by the Madison County Board of Commissioners at a later public hearing.

The property at 1592 Wildcat Bridal Road was the subject of an application asking that a 5.02-acre portion be rezoned from A-2 to A-R and the remaining 15.18 acres be rezoned from A-2 to B (business), or alternatively approved via a conditional-use overlay. Bridal Cowan, an associate attorney representing the applicants, told the board that the barns on the rear 15 acres are used for overflow storage by Lionheart Construction LLC and that the owners seek to use the buildings for storage “including but not limited to construction and repair of poultry houses and stack houses.”

Cowan said staff and the county attorney discussed two approaches: a straight rezoning to business with a use-limiting condition, or approval under the county’s conditional-use provisions for farm-based businesses. Cowan told the board, “At the end of the day, Ms. Lunn and Mr. Hart would like to use the barns that they have built on their property for overflow storage from their business, but also for any personal agricultural needs that they may have.”

Commissioners and staff discussed whether the proposed storage fits within the county’s farm-based business rules (Article 9) and other site requirements such as stormwater and parking. Cowan said she believed the property either already met those standards or could meet them; she also said county counsel had discussed the conditional-use option and that the applicants preferred to be heard by the Board of Commissioners rather than take any step that might prejudge the matter.

After discussion the commission made a motion described on the record as a conditional-use approval limited to storage of materials and equipment used for agricultural business “including but not limited to construction and repair of poultry houses and staff houses.” Kenneth, a commission member, summarized the result: “Now we have a 4 to 0 portion to approve, the conditional use.” The commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval and advised the applicants to attend the Board of Commissioners’ hearing.

The commission did not adopt a rezoning to unrestricted business; the action on the record was a recommendation for a conditional use with the stated limiting language. The matter will appear before the Madison County Board of Commissioners for final action.","Madison County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend a conditional use permit to allow storage of materials and equipment for an agricultural construction business on a 20.19-acre parcel owned by Julia Lunn and Roger Hart.","actionData","errors"]

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