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Cherokee County directs attorney to object to Holly Springs annexation at 301 Lower Union Hill Road
Summary
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously June 3 to direct the county attorney to object to a City of Holly Springs annexation of 20.11 acres at 301 Lower Union Hill Road, citing inconsistency with the county—s growth-boundary agreement and increased infrastructure burdens.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously June 3 to direct the county attorney to assert an objection to the City of Holly Springs— proposed annexation of 301 Lower Union Hill Road.
County planning staff told commissioners the 20.11-acre parcel lies outside the county—s agreed growth boundary with Holly Springs and that the city—s proposed mixed-use zoning (TND/MXD) would allow substantially higher residential density and commercial intensity than the county—s current AG/NC designations. County Attorney briefing materials cited the Georgia statutory annexation dispute resolution process as the legal path for the county—s objection.
The item drew detailed staff analysis and legal counsel. Planning staff noted the Holly Springs concept calls for 92…
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