Applicant Pearson Kim seeks rezoning for Old Hutchinson Mill Road mini‑storage; commissioners continue decision for two weeks

Planning staff presented a rezoning application for roughly 3 acres on Old Hutchinson Mill Road that would change the zoning from single‑family medium density to general commercial. The applicant’s stated intent (speaker 12) is to develop mini‑storage/self‑storage units — the applicant described a concept of roughly 72–90 units. Staff emphasized that the Troup County Zoning Ordinance requires a 50‑foot buffer between general commercial properties and adjoining residential zones and recommended that, if approved, the board consider conditions such as planted screening and prohibiting access from McGraw Road.

The applicant spoke on the record as "Pearson Kim" and gave the address 620 Old Hutchinson Mill Road, saying the parcel includes a manufactured home that the applicant would remove if the property is repurposed for commercial use. Several commissioners said the area is a transition zone but expressed concern about the immediate residential character and the substandard condition of McGraw Road; one commissioner noted the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission had previously split on the request (a 3–2 denial at that body). After questions and discussion, a commissioner moved to continue the rezoning for two weeks to allow staff and the board to gather additional facts and clarify the BZA vote record; the motion carried.

The continuation means the board will revisit the rezoning request at its next meeting and may consider conditions (50‑foot buffer, access restrictions) or further information about traffic, adjacent residences, and the prior BZA vote.