In a recent government meeting, officials discussed a request to amend zoning conditions related to a property along Georgia Highway 53. The proposal seeks to remove a condition requiring a one-foot no access easement on proposed Track 1, which would allow for direct access to a residential structure located at the rear of the property.

The property in question was rezoned to Agricultural Residential (AR) on October 6, 2020, to facilitate a two-lot subdivision. Historical records indicate that a dirt driveway existed prior to the rezoning, serving a manufactured home on the property since 1985. The previous owner, Steven Dickinson, had applied for a permit to construct an 1,800 square foot garage in April 2022, but issues arose when it was discovered that construction had already begun without the necessary permits.

Current owners, who acquired the property on May 20, 2022, continued construction without permits, leading to a notice of violation issued on April 24, 2024, for an additional single-family home built without authorization. The tax assessor documented these unauthorized constructions, raising concerns about compliance with local building regulations.

Staff analysis presented during the meeting indicated that the proposed guest house could be permitted if the existing driveway for the primary residence is extended to the rear of the property. This extension would eliminate the need for a change in zoning conditions or a variance for the guest house driveway. The meeting highlighted the importance of adhering to zoning regulations and the implications of unauthorized construction on property development.