Polk County approves multiple variances and a subdivision, denies a rezoning to light industrial
April 02, 2024 | Polk County, Georgia
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On April 2 Polk County commissioners approved several land-use requests and one denial.
The board approved a variance for Jerome W. Bentley and Jody B. Smith for Tax Parcel 026-038A at 578 Tallapoosa Highway in Cedartown to reduce front‑yard setbacks. It also approved a variance for Tommy Sanders on Tax Parcel 059-017B at 205 Marquette Road, Rockmart, to allow use of an existing driveway; that approval was amended to include a refund of application fees at the request of Commissioner Ray Carter. Commissioners unanimously approved both variances.
The board also approved a zoning change request from Charles Pilcher to subdivide 1.25 acres of Tax Parcel 047-101 at 971 North Bellview Road, Aragon, with a unanimous vote.
A rezoning request from Leigh Hulsey for part of Tax Parcel 061-109A at 255 Super Deluxe Road, Rockmart, to allow light industrial use was denied. The motion to deny passed with Commissioners Hubbard, Liles, Martin and Thaxton voting in favor; Commissioner Ray Carter abstained, citing a political affiliation.
All Planning and Zoning recommendations were noted in the record; applicants attended the work session to answer questions prior to the regular meeting.
The board approved a variance for Jerome W. Bentley and Jody B. Smith for Tax Parcel 026-038A at 578 Tallapoosa Highway in Cedartown to reduce front‑yard setbacks. It also approved a variance for Tommy Sanders on Tax Parcel 059-017B at 205 Marquette Road, Rockmart, to allow use of an existing driveway; that approval was amended to include a refund of application fees at the request of Commissioner Ray Carter. Commissioners unanimously approved both variances.
The board also approved a zoning change request from Charles Pilcher to subdivide 1.25 acres of Tax Parcel 047-101 at 971 North Bellview Road, Aragon, with a unanimous vote.
A rezoning request from Leigh Hulsey for part of Tax Parcel 061-109A at 255 Super Deluxe Road, Rockmart, to allow light industrial use was denied. The motion to deny passed with Commissioners Hubbard, Liles, Martin and Thaxton voting in favor; Commissioner Ray Carter abstained, citing a political affiliation.
All Planning and Zoning recommendations were noted in the record; applicants attended the work session to answer questions prior to the regular meeting.
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