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Owner seeks to split family farm at Kennedy Sales Road; commission recommends approval

Barrow County Planning Commission · January 16, 2025
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Summary

Greg Rooks asked the commission to rezone about 3.78 acres at 0 Kennedy Sales Road so he can split the parcel between two daughters; the commission recommended approval and noted county commissioners will decide Feb. 11.

Greg Rooks told the Barrow County Planning Commission he seeks to split a track of family land at 0 Kennedy Sales Road to give parcels to his two daughters. Rooks said one daughter already has plans for a house that meets county minimums; he asked whether a smaller 1,600-sq.-ft. option might be possible but indicated he would accept the 2,000-sq.-ft. standard if required.

Staff explained R1 setbacks and minimum heated area rules; commissioners recommended approval of the rezone with staff conditions and forwarded the matter to the county commission for final action on Feb. 11.