Planning commission recommends variance for detached garage at 618 Millstone Drive
July 03, 2026 | Columbia County, Georgia
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The Columbia County Planning Commission recommended approval of a variance (VA260701) on July 2 to allow a proposed detached garage to encroach approximately 13 feet into the front setback at 618 Millstone Drive.
Dylan, a planning staff presenter, explained the site is a corner lot in the Jones Mill subdivision zoned R-2 (single-family residential) and that much of the buildable area is already taken by the existing house and pool. Staff said utility lines and the lot configuration limit other feasible garage locations and that the applicant provided an HOA letter of support.
Commission members moved and seconded a recommendation for approval; the motion carried by voice vote.
The commission’s recommendation will accompany the file to the Columbia County Board of Commissioners on July 21, 2026, for final action.
Dylan, a planning staff presenter, explained the site is a corner lot in the Jones Mill subdivision zoned R-2 (single-family residential) and that much of the buildable area is already taken by the existing house and pool. Staff said utility lines and the lot configuration limit other feasible garage locations and that the applicant provided an HOA letter of support.
Commission members moved and seconded a recommendation for approval; the motion carried by voice vote.
The commission’s recommendation will accompany the file to the Columbia County Board of Commissioners on July 21, 2026, for final action.
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