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Athens-Clarke County approves special-use permit for 110 West Hancock parking lot over staff objection
3237282 · May 9, 2025
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Summary
The mayor and commission voted 8–2 to allow a downtown parking lot at 110 West Hancock Ave., despite unanimous Planning Commission and staff recommendations against the special-use permit.
Athens-Clarke County commissioners approved a special‑use permit May 6 to allow surface parking at 110 West Hancock Avenue, a parcel in the downtown design district, by an 8–2 roll‑call vote.
The Planning Department and the Planning Commission recommended denial, and Commissioner Link opened discussion noting that staff and the commission were unanimously opposed. Commissioner Link told…
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