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Coffee County zoning board approves one‑acre mobile‑home lot at 86 Cruise Hollow Road, contingent on setback survey
Summary
The Coffee County Board of Zoning Appeals voted June 18 to approve a special‑question exemption allowing a one‑acre lot with an existing mobile home at 86 Cruise Hollow Road to be split from a larger A1 parcel, contingent on a survey showing compliance with 50‑ft setback requirements.
The Coffee County Board of Zoning Appeals voted June 18 to approve a special‑question exemption allowing a one‑acre lot with a mobile home to be split off at 86 Cruise Hollow Road, contingent on a survey confirming the structure meets setback requirements.
Mark Patton, who identified himself as a neighbor of the property owner Margaret Johnson, told the board he has cared for Johnson for years and is arranging surveys and legal paperwork so the mobile home and about one acre can be separated "for taking care of her." Patton said the trailer and well/septic arrangements are in place and he expects the parcel to meet setbacks after surveying.
Board members asked whether the mobile home was installed before the current codes; a member noted the trailer "was put in in '99," and the board discussed the A1 zoning rule that generally requires 5‑acre minimum lots. Members said the critical technical check is a 50‑ft side/back setback from property lines. The board emphasized that approval is contingent on the applicant providing a survey showing the mobile home meets the 50‑ft setback requirement.
A motion to approve the special‑question exemption contingent on satisfying setback requirements was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The chair and staff asked the applicant to coordinate required documents with county staff; the board named staff contacts during the meeting to assist with next steps.
The decision invokes special‑question provisions for the A1 zone rather than granting a blanket variance; the board recorded that the parcel appears to meet the cited criteria (no adverse impact, access, and infrastructure) pending final survey verification. The board did not record a roll‑call tally by name during the voice vote.
Next steps: the applicant must provide a certified survey showing compliance with setback and other site requirements; staff will review those materials and complete any required administrative follow up.
