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Athens planning commissioners recommend permit for manufactured home despite chair opposition
Summary
At its Jan. 5 meeting, the Athens Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a specific-use permit to allow a manufactured home on three combined lots (Property ID 234045). The motion passed 2–1 with one abstention after limited discussion about surrounding zoning.
At its Jan. 5 meeting, the Athens Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a specific-use permit to allow a manufactured home on Lots 9B, 9B1 and 9B2 (Property ID 234045). The commission voted 2–1 in favor with one abstention.
City Planner Ronda Cockerham presented the application from Adriana Ornelas, saying the property is zoned Agriculture and is designated Medium‑Density Residential on the city's Future Land Use Map. Cockerham said 13 letters were mailed to surrounding property owners and the city received one written approval.
During the public hearing, applicant representative Jose Lopez spoke about combining the three lots to accommodate the residence. Commissioners briefly discussed that zoning in the surrounding area includes commercial designations but did not record further details in the transcript.
Member Freddie Paul moved to recommend approval of the specific-use permit; Member Debra Wilson seconded. Chairperson Brian Schutt registered opposition and Member Jim Kerlin abstained. The motion carried. The transcript does not specify a vote tally beyond those recorded statements or whether the commission's recommendation will require further action by another body.
The Planning and Zoning Commission adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
