Hancock County denies driveway variance request, citing safety and engineer concerns

Apr 30, 2026

After a public hearing, the Hancock County commissioners denied a variance request from Jodi Needles (applicant represented by Michael Donaldson) for driveway placement; commissioners cited safety and the engineer's report and voted 3-0 to deny (Resolution 281-26).

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At 2:30 p.m. the Hancock County Board of Commissioners convened a formal variance hearing on an access-management request filed by Jodi Needles. Commissioner Hunker opened the hearing and sworn members of the public provided testimony. Planner Kyle Parker explained the county regulations and why a variance was required.

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