Planning panel recommends conditional‑use permit for Spring Grove dwelling over neighbor objections
Aug 5, 2025
Houston County Planning Commission voted 5–1 to recommend a conditional‑use permit allowing a single‑family dwelling on a <40‑acre parcel in Spring Grove Township despite neighborhood objections about survey lines, potential short‑term rentals and scenic impacts. The recommendation goes to the County Board.
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The Houston County Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional‑use permit for a single‑family dwelling in Spring Grove Township on a 37‑acre parcel after staff found the proposal met the county’s zoning criteria. The commission’s recommendation to the County Board passed by a 5–1 roll call vote; Commissioner Wayne Feldmeier recorded the lone dissent.
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