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Commission Approves Conditional Use to Add Second Dwelling at 9815 Points Road
Summary
The Jones County Board approved a conditional‑use request to allow a second dwelling on a parcel described as a little over 5 acres at 9815 Points Road. The Planning Commission had recommended approval; the applicant said the cottage would house a 93‑year‑old relative.
The Jones County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a conditional‑use request March 3 to allow a second dwelling on a parcel of slightly more than five acres at 9815 Points Road.
A staff member introduced the item as an application from Robert and Beverly Farris and said the Planning Commission recommended approval. An applicant who identified himself as the property owner told the board his wife’s 93‑year‑old mother would occupy a proposed cottage adjoining an existing barn. “We’re planning to build a cottage, approximately 11, 1200 square feet adjoining our existing barn,” the applicant said.
The applicant said the property has “a little bit over 5 acres” and that he also owns an additional 20 acres connected to the property; he said neighboring landowners contacted include parcels of about 45 acres and 80 acres and that both neighbors were agreeable. The board moved to approve the request, the motion was seconded and the board recorded a voice vote in favor.
No public opposition to the request was raised during the meeting. The board did not record a roll‑call tally in the public transcript; the approval was recorded by voice vote as “All in favor, aye.”
Next steps noted by staff were limited to standard permitting and building reviews; no additional conditions beyond normal permitting procedures were recorded in the public discussion.
