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Planning commission approves special exception for rural event center on Locust Grove Road
Summary
The Spalding County Planning Commission granted a special exception for a rural event center and caretaker residence at 2545–2547 Locust Grove Road after revisions that removed proposed short-term lodging; neighbors voiced noise, traffic and setback concerns. The applicant and staff said a future setback variance will be required.
The Spalding County Planning Commission voted to approve a special-exception request to allow a rural event center at 2545 and 2547 Locust Grove Road in Griffin, a combined tract of about 34.3 acres.
The application, presented by Darryl Johnson of JDM Consultants on behalf of owner Dorothy Brown, was a holdover from an August 26 hearing. Johnson said the applicant substantially revised the site plan to remove cabins and other short-term lodging previously proposed toward the rear of the property and to focus on a front-located event center with a caretaker residence and accessory structures. Johnson said the venue will seek to accommodate up to 200 guests and operate roughly 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the majority of events.
The proposal drew several residents who opposed the use. Dee Ellis, who said she lives at 2670 Locust Grove Road across the street from the parcel, said…
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