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Commission approves lot-combination variance for Burge family

Spalding County Planning Commission · July 28, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a variance to combine three lots in R-1 to create a more conforming homestead parcel, with staff supporting the request as a means to assist the property owner with maintenance and financial considerations.

Planning staff recommended approval of application 26-17B, a request by Lawrence and Steve Burge to combine three lots in R-1. Staff told commissioners the combination would bring the property closer to the R-1 two-acre minimum and assist the owner with property maintenance and financial considerations; no public speakers were signed up for the item.

The commission voted unanimously to approve the lot-combination variance. A commissioner noted that combining the lots would likely allow them to function as a single homestead for tax and maintenance purposes, which the applicant said would help his family.