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Planning board recommends denial of auction barn and variance for Northeast Georgia Outdoors LLC
Summary
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.
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…
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