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Myers told the commission the property includes two finished dwellings: a 1,900‑square‑foot main house and a smaller 320‑square‑foot original house behind it. He said both structures would be offered as short‑term rentals; he described past family gatherings and said parking is available on the 2.2‑acre lot.

During the hearing commissioners and staff discussed whether the short‑term rental and event uses would trigger ADA and building‑occupancy requirements. Planning staff and commissioners noted that the county’s short‑term rental ordinance includes ADA language and that the Planning Commission can consider an appeal related to that local requirement. The commission clarified that an event facility (public events) would trigger state and federal ADA and building‑occupancy standards that the Planning Commission could not waive.

After discussion the applicant and commission agreed to remove the small‑events conditional use from the application and proceed only with short‑term‑rental approval for both houses. A motion to approve the rezoning and conditional use as amended (short‑term rentals only, with local ADA requirement waived for the short‑term‑rental component) passed by voice vote. Commissioners noted that building‑code and fire‑marshal occupancy requirements for future commercial uses remain applicable and should be confirmed during permitting or if the use later changes.

No speakers registered opposition at the hearing. The commission voted to approve the amended application by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting February 6th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Walton County planners approved rezoning and conditional use to allow two historic houses at 4850 Center Hill Church Road to operate as short‑term rentals after the applicant removed a requested provision to host small public events.","taxTitle","Walton County, Georgia","taxId",28682,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6345274,"Commission tables poultry and pet‑parrot rezoning after neighbor concerns over noise, lighting and setback compliance",1852,2326000,4178000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249439-8f7654de960f3282d3e7306100e7f84d&start=2326&end=4178","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249439-8f7654de960f3282d3e7306100e7f84d/thumbnail_2326000.jpg","/articles/6345274/Walton-County/Georgia/Commission-tables-poultry-and-petparrot-rezoning-after-neighbor-concerns-over-noise-lighting-and-setback-compliance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345274-a8a4fa7a82835dbd28e5de5f26118363/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457378&Signature=RfR9BTGtbBjgBvF7Sg4c8dZNEuLsYTYRHUbGOm28izJRSi0-tk1UPlWY3QZsUJgwTVLOjzK~DldPLirks8JNExxwix1rbLpTzsKMtxDD44fVfb~~GuJJvz9OzrIeo8oyOeBMSM~2zVsP7I7LK25pR8QQgJMLKkaeNZvgeGfHccUKha3QbC7a5q6zHBhC4TnlZSDlhFv2fH9kS-~0VmWaa7LIfhA659u2Pg8WeQmWyK7NqMOtujnoCLJDREfSRfehwiT-RqviZOpZP9czbHKSDroJtiXVZp92m4KAvXXmmB8iy2omCJD7~JfKgXmJ~mKN-4~aYsEK1LKhflfQ9mZecg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Walton County Planning Commission voted to table rezoning case Z240067, a request to rezone 6.63 acres at 2435 Daniels Cemetery Road from A‑1 to A‑4 (business license) to allow show‑quality poultry, small parrots and related activity.

Applicant Igor Mitrovic told commissioners he is USDA‑licensed and inspected by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and said his operation focuses on small parrots (cockatiels, green‑cheek conures and similar species) and small hobby poultry such as serama chickens. Mitrovic estimated about 800 birds in total across the site and said he has an avian veterinarian overseeing biosecurity; he described wire‑bottom cages, paper liners and dumpster disposal rather than litter and shavings.

Neighbor Robert Connerly testified in opposition, citing nighttime lighting from an open aviary structure and loud bird noise that, he said, reduced his property’s evening serenity: “I think they’re loud, I think they’re obnoxious. I think they ruin the serenity of being able to sit out at the campfire and enjoy the sunset, when all you hear is squawk, squawk.”

Mitrovic acknowledged the lights had been used during recent late work sessions and said he would phase out that behavior and plant screening (evergreens) between his bird structures and neighboring properties if requested. He also said geese on the property number 10 and are kept for grass and insect control.

During discussion commissioners and staff identified two procedural and compliance issues: the applicant’s most recent pole‑barn/aviary structure is closer to the side property line (Mitrovic estimated 15–20 feet) than county setbacks for the building type (50 feet), and commissioners wanted a clearer site plan showing the building location, proposed screening and potential mitigation measures. Commissioner Josh Ferguson proposed that the applicant discuss landscaping and screening with adjoining property owners. Commissioner Timothy Kemp moved to table the case to next month so the applicant and neighbors can meet and produce a site plan and any needed variance/mitigation documentation; the commission seconded and voted to table.

The commission asked the applicant to consult with planning staff about materials needed for the next hearing, including a scaled site plan and documentation of any variance requests needed for building setback compliance. The applicant said he intends no additional bird structures beyond the existing buildings and plans to add privacy evergreens behind the building line.","A rezoning request (Z240067) for 6.63 acres to allow show‑quality poultry and small pet parrots was tabled to next month after neighbors raised noise and lighting concerns and commissioners discovered an existing outbuilding does not meet setback requirements.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6345279,"Commission approves B-3 zoning for tree service and auto repair site on Highway 78",763,1545000,2308000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249439-8f7654de960f3282d3e7306100e7f84d&start=1545&end=2308","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249439-8f7654de960f3282d3e7306100e7f84d/thumbnail_1545000.jpg","/articles/6345279/Walton-County/Georgia/Commission-approves-B-3-zoning-for-tree-service-and-auto-repair-site-on-Highway-78","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345279-974c3e4a76da0dc412836751cf54365e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457378&Signature=n1OZsh-mbC6fVTohmRGF4ISMOgzURvlir2KJjZRxOsuuhFd9oiH8vv8nfv69Ss92br9CTdm~58RNtljRt7yDnGYakm~fz~rT4Ua78EMythYQqHQ1xsh5XdJBZAsVpsO9nFAIiwS7Yji7VMk0WnMMmfns9Sgq1DbVsf1kgOCoeFZRIEHtnDNFFUzTQH4PRZIjlNLKcg8bwuksmgI0mbTe1l7n4AxvfCmkVKkx68HR1hV6sLCNDBsOpamd6QQ4U-k46n6BzwL32AYAozDBYfTqSm2iLDcF0EqvCLMITGZBcp5Rsxr4J3ndTNJxnvMuxhXjJDiJOUcRqTtXjZUerEnKMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Walton County Planning Commission approved rezoning case Z240065 to rezone 9.05 acres on Highway 78 to B-3 to allow a tree service operation and an auto repair shop.

Tip Hoehn of Alcovey Consulting Engineering presented the application for owner Jose Alexander Lemus, saying the property is currently vacant and that Georgia DOT (Christopher Hatch) reviewed the proposed access location and indicated the planned access is acceptable subject to design details. Hoehn said the applicant will keep a 50-foot transitional buffer where the site adjoins A-1 zoning and will provide a deceleration lane as required by DOT.

Hoehn described two separate buildings for the site: one to house the tree service equipment and one for auto repair, each approximately 4,500 square feet (100 by 45 feet). He said roll-up doors and repair bays will face side or rear entries rather than Highway 78. Hoehn said customer parking will be at the front of the buildings and that outdoor equipment and vehicle storage would be located behind the buildings, screened and fenced as required under county ordinances.

Owner Jose Lemus told the commission his tree service operates crews that go to jobs and do not remain on site for the day; he estimated a combined total of about 15 pieces of equipment for his operations and that a future mechanic tenant might have roughly 15–20 vehicles on-site at times. Lemus said he had not executed a lease with a mechanic tenant but was discussing the possibility.

Commissioners asked about debris, overnight storage limits for vehicles and paving for rear access; the applicant said those details would be addressed on the site plan and that the applicant would meet county outdoor-storage and fencing requirements. Hoehn said the design includes a 250-foot deceleration lane with a 100-foot taper for the split, divided highway.

The commission voted to approve the rezoning “as submitted” by voice vote with no opposition recorded. The packet notes that Georgia DOT design and county development standards still apply and must be met during permitting and site engineering.","Planning commissioners approved rezoning 9.05 acres on Highway 78 to B-3 to allow an on-site tree service operation and an auto repair shop. Applicant said outdoor equipment storage will be limited to rear areas and that Georgia DOT has reviewed the proposed access.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6345284,"Planning Commission OKs rezoning for office-warehouse and retail site on Highway 20",1077,467000,1544000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249439-8f7654de960f3282d3e7306100e7f84d&start=467&end=1544","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249439-8f7654de960f3282d3e7306100e7f84d/thumbnail_467000.jpg","/articles/6345284/Walton-County/Georgia/Planning-Commission-OKs-rezoning-for-office-warehouse-and-retail-site-on-Highway-20","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345284-6c2ed0c6ae6060c771e8642e3fde630d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457378&Signature=ZnUi24lw2wa~fYlEvtdLtqfiz4LdbYkEREidB3aqFCrHdJ33DwmHXTR41XWidutdjbwkCDuvDPLED4wNAa6CDCvaMzvEJMFOV0a4FCIwZFCPhl1mkhc1X08Sggd8udIyncovgSqOHJGmMyJost1OdD1F9JzxoHCsqiAP3FsUSHd2TisBQ0o-t3EIcdlFyIn08VJ6a1Gkoyb-b-P~KO04Ei5KY4l~PD031dnql0cnG0fNZyP0lIZW4hTrreu5zpPlvTwdYV55uqxDjycK2YwjWB4V3C-mRaAGJN1xL3qiWfpxQMH6zvkav4nbvTCnCfOxO5ZLizOlFGSKEbPaIviTMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Walton County Planning Commission voted to approve a rezoning request (Z240059) for 9 acres at 6285 Highway 20, rezoning the parcel from OIR-1 to B-2 to allow a mixed office, warehouse and retail development.

Andrea Grama, representing Fisco Limited, told the commission the owner purchased the land in 1998 and the parcel sits between two planned roundabouts on Highway 20. Grama described a storefront row of about 10 retail units facing Highway 20 with 20 smaller office/warehouse units behind, calling the planned buildings “a very attractive design” and saying the site would not be a self-storage facility.

The applicant said the site plan is conceptual and that the engineered layout will meet Walton County ordinances for parking, lighting and buffering. Grama said the design leaves mature trees in place, sets a 50-foot buffer along property edges and places the stormwater detention pond at the low point near Highway 20. She also said the detention pond will be sized to handle a 100-year storm, an upgrade over the county’s minimum and the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual’s 25-year baseline.

Neighbor Lamar Dawson, who lives near the property, testified in opposition, saying he was concerned about truck noise and traffic entering and exiting Highway 20 near the two roundabout sites: “You can imagine what kind of noise and what kind of exhaust fumes is gonna be coming from this. That’s my main concern.”

Grama responded during rebuttal that the developer does not intend to route tractor‑trailers through the site and anticipates typical office and retail hours; she said smaller delivery trucks would use rear bay doors for warehouse access. The commission’s chair also reminded the public that Georgia DOT and the county will require a traffic study and set driveway standards before permits are issued.

Following discussion, the commission approved the rezoning request by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The commission packet and discussion note that the project must meet county ordinance standards and Georgia DOT access requirements before any building permits are issued.

The rezoning will be placed on the Board of Commissioners’ agenda in March for further review and final action.","The Walton County Planning Commission voted to forward a rezoning request for 9 acres at 6285 Highway 20 from OIR-1 to B-2 for an office/warehouse and retail development; commissioners and the applicant said a traffic study and county permitting will govern driveway design and stormwater controls.","actionData","errors"]

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