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Williamson council approves special-use permit for rental at 1622 GA Highway 362 over resident concerns
Summary
On Feb. 5, 2026, the Williamson City Council approved a special-use permit allowing an additional rental unit at 1622 GA Highway 362 in a 3-2 vote after a public hearing that included concerns about property values and septic placement.
The Williamson City Council voted 3-2 on Feb. 5 to approve a special-use permit for construction of an additional rental unit on a 1.08-acre lot at 1622 GA Highway 362.
The city opened a public hearing on zoning text amendments and the proposed special-use permit at 8:41 p.m.; no speakers formally testified for or against during the hearing, though concerns were raised by attendees about potential decreases in neighboring property values, septic-tank placement, and the property's upkeep. The property owner told the council the health department had approved the septic system.
Council members approved the special-use permit by a recorded motion labeled in the minutes as moved by Bob Harrison and seconded by Stephen Levin, with the minutes noting the motion carried 3-2 and that Steve Davis and Stephen Levin voted against the measure. The minutes do not list all individual yea votes by name.
The property is zoned R-11, and council discussion noted the county had previously issued a building permit for work that the city viewed as inconsistent with local ordinances. Council members debated whether to issue an SUP to address those extenuating circumstances before voting.
The permit authorizes conversion of a detached garage into a secondary residence to be rented while the primary house remains a rental. Council members also discussed the implications of approving an SUP in cases where county permits have already been issued and asked the administration and planning staff to monitor similar cases for potential future action.
The meeting minutes record the vote outcome and the concerns expressed at the hearing; they do not list additional conditions attached to the SUP beyond the council's stated rationale that the owner invested based on the county-issued permit. The council approved the SUP at the same meeting that it adopted zoning text amendments and a revised sign ordinance (each approved by separate motions).
