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Neighbors oppose Hodges family rezoning that would allow manufactured home on Calhoun Road
Summary
A large turnout of Calhoun Road residents opposed a request by Josh Hodges to rezone a single lot from residential to A-1 agriculture so the family can place a Class A manufactured home; neighbors cited covenants, spot-rezoning concerns and possible property-value impacts.
A group of Calhoun Road residents urged Ware County commissioners on Nov. 13 to deny a rezoning request that would allow a Class A manufactured home on a single lot owned by the Hodges family.
Planning staff said the applicant, Josh Hodges, asked to rezone a northern portion of parcel 036H03002 from RS (residential single-family) to A-1 (agriculture/forestry) to permit a double-wide manufactured home. Staff said the change would create a small, zone-specific polygon while surrounding properties would remain in their current districts.
Neighbors told commissioners the lot is the last undeveloped parcel in a street of site-built homes. Robert Robinson of 1720 Calhoun Road, who presented a petition signed by nearly every household on the street, said, “every 1 of us are opposed to this rezoning” because it would change the residential character and could lower property values. Tim Smith, speaking for a neighbor by power of attorney, said covenants in place since 1985 made clear at the time that mobile homes were not permitted in that section of lots.
Family members of the applicant acknowledged the concerns but said the Hodges are seeking a modern double-wide to support elderly family members at home. A relative told the commission that Joshua approached them about buying two lots so his grandfather, Rudy Hodges, could remain near family; she said the family has lived there for decades and would ensure the home is constructed to standards.
Commissioners and staff discussed why a double-wide exists elsewhere in the broader area and noted that some older installations predate current zoning. Members of the public also said several residents were unable to attend the planning commission hearing due to a scheduling confusion, and one speaker asked whether on-site posting of hearings could be improved.
No formal vote on the rezoning was recorded in the public hearing; the commission carried the item forward for later consideration.
The county’s staff report, referenced at the hearing, lists rezoning standards and maps and notes the planning commission recommended approval.
