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Licenses and home occupation: Planning staff told commissioners Moosemake LLC (applicant Andrea House) met ordinance requirements for a mobile massage operator license; commissioners voted to recommend approval. Staff also presented a provisional home‑occupation application for Generations Land Co LLC (properties at 1511 and 1523 Old Aplin Harlem Highway) to store a truck, trailer and skid steer used for forestry mulching on the property; staff noted the storage area is screened by trees except for the shared driveway and that the business would operate off‑site, producing limited traffic. The commission recommended approval.

Therapeutic massage conditional use: Staff presented a conditional‑use application for therapeutic massage at 4210 Columbia Road (Building 15) in an existing professional office park; the applicant proposed to be the only employee and use a single private room. Because there would be no external site changes and the development is preexisting, staff said it had no objection and recommended approval. The commission voted to recommend approval of the conditional use (file RZ25‑71‑01 as recorded in the transcript).

Why it matters: These routine approvals allow small local businesses to operate within county zoning rules. The provisional home occupation and therapeutic massage approvals include conditions consistent with the county’s requirement that home occupations be incidental to residential use and produce limited external impacts.

Next steps: The Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action on Aug. 5, 2025.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025.07.17 Columbia County Planning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Columbia County Planning and Zoning Commission on July 17 recommended approval of a mobile massage operator license (Moosemake LLC), a provisional home occupation for Generations Land Co LLC and a conditional use for therapeutic massage at 4210 Columbia Road.","taxTitle","Columbia County, Georgia","taxId",12804,"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},6164773,"Commission OKs preliminary plats for Arden Glen and Parkway Place subdivisions",140,202190,342430,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5427148-54380b2e684ab8e1eaa19257ee33ac83&start=202&end=342","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5427148-54380b2e684ab8e1eaa19257ee33ac83/thumbnail_202190.jpg","/articles/6164773/Columbia-County/Georgia/Commission-OKs-preliminary-plats-for-Arden-Glen-and-Parkway-Place-subdivisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164773-5bdb3b50dc0b7471f361f55ad09f0cf2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773609948&Signature=gJB6nP4es893x~6u6hhigQDsE8pAOBylGwxM0pFnecKr68k6lOZGnZKDbWHYXbqSJ0jxd8mNx7hnpOErNl1T0o~1pfWr3KnCzU66Zd62ImbuXb6eNHc7L3NP85-Rx1S7HxDQTfuSwArMvyRGZRpSOrWEGw6B79BcjLx~kW6qtloFovpT3cG2kCH-H9iMWvoKMhZyuDn8ADjc2g9ATiMFsb1D0SM5w4lYsHI3jwYwN0Q-PBGNzupPxXMK72JheNElpGr1f~D-EI0pujNMEgA~yl2eJukRtqWBJxfZlHplXj5KhO6MgbpmOs9~XKXKyju6FhJxcQUbDD9s-WrMTVVIPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Columbia County Planning and Zoning Commission on July 17 recommended approval of two preliminary plats: the first section of the Arden Glen planned unit development off Baker Place Road and Parkway Place at 1915 William Few Parkway.

Arden Glen: Planning staff presented the first section of Arden Glen, a planned unit development on the west side of Baker Place Road. The section includes 102 single‑family lots with a minimum lot size of 7,150 square feet and an average lot size of 11,548 square feet; staff said these figures meet the PUD requirements. The preliminary plat shows 20.8 acres of open space including an amenity area at the front of the project. Staff noted portions of a required 50‑foot buffer lie on adjacent property and that a written agreement from the neighboring property owner to maintain those buffers had been provided. Staff said a pedestrian connection to the adjacent Retreat at Baker Place is shown but remains pending agreement from the adjacent development; staff recommended allowing construction to proceed while that agreement is finalized but said the buffer and pedestrian‑connection condition must be addressed before final plat approval. The commission voted to recommend approval.

Parkway Place: Staff described the preliminary plat for Parkway Place at 1915 William Few Parkway, a 63‑lot single‑family residential subdivision on the north side of William Few Parkway currently zoned R‑2. Lots have a 10,000 square‑foot minimum and an average lot size of 11,371 square feet. The development plan includes 12 acres of open space, sidewalks, street trees and a sidewalk connection along William Few Parkway to the Greenway; staff said the connection must be installed before final plat approval. Staff recommended approval and the commission voted to recommend the preliminary plat.

Why it matters: Approval of a preliminary plat allows the developer to proceed with infrastructure and site construction subject to conditions; final plats and associated zoning conditions will be considered by the Board of Commissioners. Both items were recommended to the Board of Commissioners for final action on Aug. 5, 2025.

Next steps: The commission’s recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners. Staff will continue to work with applicants to address the conditions noted (buffer agreements and pedestrian connections) before final plat approval.","The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of two preliminary plats on July 17: Arden Glen (a 102‑lot PUD section off Baker Place Road) and Parkway Place (63 single‑family lots at 1915 William Few Parkway). Both recommendations will go to the Board of Commissioners for final action on Aug. 5, 2025.",{"_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},6164777,"Planning commission backs rezoning to allow one additional resident at Hereford Farm personal care home",483,1270330,1753490,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5427148-54380b2e684ab8e1eaa19257ee33ac83&start=1270&end=1753","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5427148-54380b2e684ab8e1eaa19257ee33ac83/thumbnail_1270330.jpg","/articles/6164777/Columbia-County/Georgia/Planning-commission-backs-rezoning-to-allow-one-additional-resident-at-Hereford-Farm-personal-care-home","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164777-7787280b14c7e55f27add0847104d750/orig.mp4?Expires=1773609948&Signature=U2WVARZOeMLtxGd~Ia7k~bc2BazSOG5bsyc2HInoVwwfmlh5EweG4R0ALCsN3OnO37ozPtJKM6UAik60ly0MZxYo7gYHm0v2cjVoRggDDGl-XX32L5QKnSOtnSsEWs6O13Z1zsPzLnzEoGcRM2O7P~xYfncXxHg-QT7EqVTzHNd29su1XyWjYcgvno8VmxrUJS60CkBLQn3Z89OcbzdZlxIs6RAIkZPnfiqBDdvp81Kfyiyjg68vPfM6jHZLNcSGwMRdd1TKp6SWBhmF0A6d62lxK6T6zah5BVJHORN-NW4s4qW3Hojf4KKnbAZxej0OP6plIdYeKom2W~bXXqocQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Columbia County Planning and Zoning Commission on July 17 voted 4‑0 to recommend that the Board of Commissioners approve a rezoning from R‑1 to S‑1 at 4933 Hereford Farm Road to allow a licensed personal care home to increase its resident capacity from six to seven.

The applicant, identified in the hearing as Dr. Levi McCullough (recorded in the transcript as both “Lehi McCullough” and “Dr. Levi McCullough”), said the modest increase would permit the facility to bill Medicare directly rather than using a third‑party billing agent and argued the building already meets space and safety needs. “Our facility is licensed and regulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health,” the applicant said, and testified the home consistently passed inspections.

Why it matters: The rezoning would reclassify an existing single‑family house that operates as Lily of the Valley Adult Care Solutions so the business may legally increase its certified capacity. Staff advised the commission the billing‑method rationale alone did not justify a zoning change and recommended disapproval; commissioners nevertheless recommended approval and will forward that recommendation to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

Details: The 1.8‑acre property is currently used as a personal care home that opened in November and is licensed to serve six residents; S‑1 zoning would permit the seventh resident. Staff noted that approval would require upgrades to fire codes and a new Certificate of Occupancy from Building Standards to meet group‑home requirements. The applicant said no structural additions are planned and that the house could accommodate up to 10 residents per informal discussions with the fire marshals.

Public comment: A neighbor, Frank Pizzi, spoke in favor, describing property improvements and saying he had not observed problems during the applicant’s operation. Commissioners asked about current operations; the applicant confirmed the home currently serves six residents and lives on the property as required by the existing approval.

Action taken: The commission moved and seconded a recommendation to approve RZ250703 (rezoning from R‑1 to S‑1 for 4933 Hereford Farm Road). The motion passed 4‑0. The record shows the matter will be sent to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

Authorities and compliance: The applicant identified regulation and licensing oversight from the Georgia Department of Community Health; staff noted that a change that classifies the property as a certified group home would trigger fire‑safety upgrades and a Building Standards Certificate of Occupancy.

Next steps: The Board of Commissioners will consider the commission’s recommendation at its Aug. 5, 2025 meeting.","The commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request to change 4933 Hereford Farm Road from R‑1 to S‑1, allowing a licensed personal care home to increase licensed capacity from six to seven residents; staff had recommended disapproval.",{"_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},6164782,"Planning commission recommends against liquor store at South Bel Air and Columbia Road after sizable public opposition",1629,1996265,3625720,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5427148-54380b2e684ab8e1eaa19257ee33ac83&start=1996&end=3625","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5427148-54380b2e684ab8e1eaa19257ee33ac83/thumbnail_1996265.jpg","/articles/6164782/Columbia-County/Georgia/Planning-commission-recommends-against-liquor-store-at-South-Bel-Air-and-Columbia-Road-after-sizable-public-opposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164782-b4729664ce16981e4860382566f91ef2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773609948&Signature=Xkz-ICtoaP0M~bqLnYYyIe1Ke7U~-VNvuIKxK4ZBxaDrAsGbAlFm-T0ORLpFLNDR0eTQj1mhCx~cQ5NJpzH8VmFlFc~NmXeUkLBh~1nKxg24KFrXb1chJke9g-t6cxxlRtR8bsZMmtxqqRbFrnW99L-qOYDaFvxLKyAoi~~MymqXwpsHrOS9TPaSKBL3HYoEZ2wNp7E22GI718iwJ9~pfPGJQ9s9BaE4nr8VgeLIp0kvBBLkLn2y3foB2DlHu3VlQK3QkMkNLYwKY927WqowJLRqTQRj77h-jFmRM6r2o4i7hhBuaYboKdy4jTtNn2vtORfzjUYi6GmMo1im1gxdpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Columbia County Planning and Zoning Commission on July 17 recommended that the Board of Commissioners deny a conditional‑use request to permit retail package sales of distilled spirits at 102 South Bel Air Road.

The action followed a public hearing in which county planning staff outlined the site, ordinance distance requirements and traffic considerations. Will, planning staff, said the proposed liquor store met the ordinance spacing requirements and that “staff recommends approval with condition of the request,” including a requirement for county sewer for the liquor store.

Why it matters: Commissioners forward zoning and conditional‑use recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action on Aug. 5, 2025. The issue drew strong neighborhood reaction because the site abuts established residential areas and multiple speakers warned about safety, traffic and perceived impacts on property values.

What happened: The applicant’s representative, Ravi Sandeep, told the commission the ownership group owned the parcel and chose the location because it “checks all boxes for us” and meets county spacing rules. The applicant, identified in the hearing as Mr. Patel, said he operates an existing Richmond County liquor store and wants to return to operate in Columbia County.

Residents who oppose the conditional use described concerns about increased traffic at the nearby signalized intersection, visibility of homes and proximity to children’s bus stops and recreational areas. Cynthia Trapp, who identified herself as a county school employee and a Brookwood Lane resident, said the intersection is already congested and that the neighborhood did not “need any more” liquor stores. David Tenizen, president of the Brookwood Community HOA, said school buses stop less than 50 yards from the proposed driveway and told commissioners the HOA opposed the liquor store.

Several neighbors also described criminal incidents in the area and said the change from trees and buffer to a commercial frontage would harm privacy and neighborhood character. Rosemary Bridal (as recorded in the transcript) and other residents reiterated traffic and safety concerns. A supporter, Haley Edsel, who lives less than 1.5 miles away, said she had patronized the applicant’s Richmond County business and said a new, well‑run store could broaden the tax base and create jobs.

Commission action: After closing public comment, a commissioner moved to recommend disapproval of RZ250704 (the conditional use for retail package sale of distilled spirits for off‑premise consumption at 102 South Bel Air Road). The motion passed by voice vote, recorded as 4‑0 in favor of recommending disapproval. The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Columbia County Board of Commissioners for final action.

Legal and procedural notes: Staff reviewed the proposal against county ordinance distance requirements for package liquor stores and presented a map of nearby package stores, churches, parks and treatment facilities. Will summarized those distances and concluded the proposal met the ordinance’s minimum separations (for example, the nearest package store noted in staff materials is about 1.72 miles away). The transcript records that the site has older C‑2 zoning in portions dating to 1977 and 1998, and that a previous request to expand C‑2 zoning for the parcel had been turned down by the Board of Commissioners.

Next steps: The Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation opposing the conditional use will be considered by the Board of Commissioners at its Aug. 5, 2025 meeting. Commissioners, staff and members of the public may present additional testimony at that hearing.

Speakers quoted or identified in this article are drawn from the July 17 transcript and are identified by name and role as recorded at the hearing.","The Columbia County Planning and Zoning Commission on July 17 recommended disapproval of a conditional-use request for retail package sale (off‑premise distilled spirits) at 102 South Bel Air Road after hours of public comment and staff testimony. Commissioners voted 4‑0 to recommend denying the conditional use to the Board of Commissioners.",{"_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},6164764,"Commission grants setback variances and approves limited extension of conditional residential use for Miller Road/Colonial Road properties",503,719399,1223149,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5427148-54380b2e684ab8e1eaa19257ee33ac83&start=719&end=1223","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5427148-54380b2e684ab8e1eaa19257ee33ac83/thumbnail_719399.jpg","/articles/6164764/Columbia-County/Georgia/Commission-grants-setback-variances-and-approves-limited-extension-of-conditional-residential-use-for-Miller-RoadColonial-Road-properties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164764-35c9c92c3aaefaebacbba454372feeb6/orig.mp4?Expires=1773609948&Signature=ViNgUeZOWR5vdfHuL1bhoSo5kDxYG2WxdsAil3KZV9ya5SHKLMWUJbHiWNmoPBtn5tjxcchuv0y0M664n9yEDSrLHul7q-VeuY14FFaJhuTWmJvaY4CdJ8kFLDgM5gD8Ah8CwfeKrGd4ygsZteencBd3HOwXQI3LfLfujZ3uw~zO8-ONt17FTO6jlr4OsIBgse~56cLJviQqUezAj8ydcRQUodaoVCV93huz02xBwjkFGpEocGVvjvICveCpUeZ0cTHEdxf3Fei65JC~flo34r4nRJydyt1sG2zyq3KMSCmFHri46zQVrsSqbkzZ8Fi1llZtLiaRGztERTvankMmnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Columbia County Planning and Zoning Commission on July 17 recommended a revised time extension for conditional single‑family residential occupancy on multiple properties in a redevelopment area and approved two variances concerning building setbacks.

Change of conditions/time extension: Will, planning staff, described a previously approved rezoning that allowed single‑family residential units to remain temporarily on properties including 303–311 South Miller Road and 102 Colonial Road. The original Board of Commissioners approval included a one‑year time limit on the conditional use; the applicant sought a three‑year extension (36 months) citing slower market conditions. The applicant team (represented in the record by Saj Lakani of Access Real Estate) requested additional time to acquire adjacent parcels and proceed with commercial redevelopment.

Staff said they had no initial objection to a longer period but explained the Board of Commissioners had approved one year originally. A commissioner offered a compromise motion requiring an additional 12 months from the Board’s approval; under the motion the Board would be directed to initiate rezoning back to R‑2 for any parcels where commercial development had not commenced at the end of that period. The commission voted 4‑0 to recommend the revised conditions (12‑month extension and automatic rezoning initiation if development not commenced).

Front setback variance at 307 South Beller Road: The commission considered a variance to reduce the front building setback for an existing structure at 307 South Beller Road, part of the same rezoning area. Staff explained the existing house sits well within the current 125‑foot setback common along the corridor because the roadway was smaller when the house was constructed; staff recommended approval limited to reuse of the existing structure (the reduced setback would not apply to redevelopment). The commission recommended approval with that condition.

Side setback variance at 303 Crestview Drive: Staff presented a variance request to replace a hurricane‑destroyed carport and garage in the same location on a property at 303 Crestview Drive; the structures previously sat about 3 feet from the property line where 10 feet would normally be required. Staff said the carport and garage have been in place for many years with no reported issues and recommended approval to restore the structures in the same location. The commission voted to recommend approval of a reduced side setback to approximately 3 feet.

Why it matters: The change‑of‑conditions motion balances a developer’s request for more time against protecting neighborhood zoning by triggering rezoning back to residential if commercial development does not begin. The setback variances allow reuse or replacement of existing structures but limit future redevelopment to current zoning setbacks.

Next steps: The commission’s recommended conditions and variances will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action on Aug. 5, 2025.","On July 17 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended (4‑0) a revised time extension for conditional single‑family residential occupancy on multiple properties that had been rezoned for commercial use, and approved variances to reduce building setbacks at 307 South Beller Road and to restore a side setback at 303 Crestview Drive.","actionData","errors"]

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