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Neighbors win limits as planning commission backs one‑chair home salon
Summary
Stephens County planning commissioners recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an appointment‑only, single‑operator beauty salon at 58 Station Court but conditioned it on one chair and no signage after neighbors raised concerns about traffic and chemicals.
Stephens County planning commissioners voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit allowing a home‑based beauty salon at 58 Station Court, with the applicant agreeing to limit the business to one operator and no exterior signage.
Staff told the commission the property (Parcel 049 B 005) is zoned residential single and county code allows home occupations limited to two patrons at a time; the applicant, Alisa Holbrooks, said she planned an appointment‑only salon in the basement and that she "only have[s] 1 chair." The commission and neighbors discussed notification and the possibility of conditioning approval to prohibit additional employees or signage.
Commissioners closed the public hearing after neighbors raised concerns about extra traffic and possible chemical runoff to nearby water. The commission's motion to approve moved as a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners; staff noted final action rests with the board.
"I only have 1 chair," the applicant said, describing plans to work alone and avoid signage to minimize neighborhood impact.
