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Whitfield County approves 401-acre Planned Unit Development with conditions despite resident opposition
Summary
The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning 401.19 acres to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with six conditions, moving forward despite multiple residents' public comments opposing the project. The board voted 3-0 on July 11.
The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners on July 11 approved rezoning roughly 401.19 acres on Cleveland Highway and Strain Road from Low Density Single Family Residential (R-2) to a Planned Unit Development (PUD), imposing six conditions intended to limit commercial impact and preserve buffers.
Chairman Jevin Jensen opened the meeting and the board voted 3-0 to approve the rezoning application submitted by developer Dave Canter. Commissioners John Thomas, Greg Jones and Robby Staten were recorded in favor; Vice-Chair Barry W. Robbins was absent.
The conditions attached to the approval require a minimum 30-foot…
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