Long County approves variance after brief public hearing; Corps of Engineers wetlands sign-off noted

The Long County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Variance V-024-002 at its Nov. 12, 2024 meeting following a short public hearing.

Planning and Zoning Administrator Jessica P. Smith summarized the proposal at the hearing and said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had granted approval regarding wetlands on the property. No written or verbal public comments were offered during the hearing, which Chairman James Craft opened and closed within minutes.

Commissioner Jeremy Hall moved to approve the variance; Commissioner John Reddish seconded and the motion passed 5-0. The board recorded the vote as a formal approval of the variance request.

The approval follows the planning staff overview and the Corps of Engineers’ wetlands determination; the board did not record additional conditions tied to the motion in the meeting minutes. The commission also noted no executive session was required later in the meeting.