Hall County public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Commission approved a rezoning request for a self-storage facility on McEver Road and granted two residential setback variances. A request to expand a boat and RV storage facility on Lanier Islands Parkway was tabled.

• Approved rezoning of 11.36+ acres at 3625 McEver Road from AR-III to PCD for a self-storage facility (4-1)
• Approved side yard setback variances from 15 feet to 9 feet for 2621 Commander Drive (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance from 10 feet to 0 feet for 4562 Wahoo Drive (5-0)
• Tabled amendment of zoning conditions for boat & RV storage at 6016 Lanier Islands Parkway to Jan 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved December 5, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will hold a regular business meeting with votes on notices of assessment, homestead exemptions, a mobile home digest, and a refund request. They will also discuss the 2022 tax digest, appeals update, and 2023 projects, along with administrative items like a PILOT for MarJac and a penalty waiver for MAREL, INC.

• Vote on NODs & Releases for Real/Personal/Motor Vehicles
• Vote on PLIOT MarJac
• Vote on 2023 Homestead Exemptions
• Vote on Mobile Home Digest
• Discussion of MAREL, INC 10% penalty

The Board approved a PILOT program for MarJac Poultry Co. and authorized several tax-related administrative actions. These included approving the 2022 Mobile Home Digest and new 2023 homestead exemptions.

• Approved PILOT with MarJac Poultry Co. (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Mobile Home Digest (5-0)
• Approved list of new 2023 Homestead Exemptions (5-0)
• Approved current list of NOD’s & Releases for Real, Personal Property, and MV appeals (5-0)
• Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (5-0)
• Approved voluntary breach on #12061 000026 (5-0)
• Approved reversing breach on #15036B000084 (5-0)
• Approved reversal of denial on #12016 000003 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to review rezoning requests, variances, an appeal, and a text amendment. Key items include a proposed 225-unit residential development on Cagle Mill Road, a related commercial rezone, and several variance requests. The commission will also hear an appeal of an administrative decision and consider amending the definition of 'Community Residence'.

• Rezone 69.5 acres at 4745 Cagle Mill Road from AR-III/AR-IV to PRD for 225 residential units
• Rezone 5.3 acres at 4745 Cagle Mill Road from AR-III to Light Industrial for 2 commercial outparcels
• Variance for side yard setback from 10 to 3 feet at 2124 Imperial Drive for an above-ground pool
• Rezone 9.06 acres at 5871 McEver Road from AR-III to Highway-Business for RV & boat storage
• Text amendment to expand definition of Community Residence in Section 17.20.300

The Commission approved a rezoning and conditional use request for an RV and boat storage expansion on McEver Road. It also granted a two-year conditional use for a rural business on Henry Smith Road and approved a text amendment to the definition of Community Residence. Two rezoning requests for Cagle Mill Road were withdrawn.

• Approved rezoning and conditional use for RV & boat storage at 5871 McEver Road (5-0)
• Approved appeal for rural business use at 6541 Henry Smith Road with 11 conditions (4-1)
• Approved text amendment to include pregnant or parenting youth in Community Residence definition (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance for pool at 2424 Imperial Drive (5-0)
• Approved road frontage variance for reconfiguration plat at 3264 & 3252 Poplar Springs Road (5-0)
• Approved road frontage and lot width variances at 5625 & 5633 Bogus Road (5-0)
• Withdrew rezoning request for 225 residential units at 4745 Cagle Mill Road (5-0)
• Withdrew rezoning request for commercial outparcels at 4745 Cagle Mill Road (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on administrative items including 2023 homestead exemptions, conservation use, a PILOT for MarJac, exempt property for two organizations, and a refund request. They will also vote on the 2022 tax digest notices and personal property waivers, and discuss the 2023 meeting schedule.

• 2023 Homestead Exemptions vote
• Conservation Use vote
• PILOT – MarJac
• Exempt Property – Straight Street Ministries and Lakeview Academy
• Refund Request #15036G000003

The Board approved several property tax exemptions, including a request for Gainesville Independent School, Inc. and a partial exemption for Straight Street Revolution Ministries. The Board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and forwarded a refund request exceeding $1,000 to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (4-0)
• Approved exempt application for Gainesville Independent School, Inc. #01083 002024 (4-0)
• Approved exempting 10 acres and buildings for Straight Street Revolution Ministries #15029 000024 (4-0)
• Approved forwarding refund request #15036G000003 to Board of Commissioners (4-0)
• Approved list of 45-day, 30-day, and no change notices (4-0)
• Approved list of Personal Property Waivers/ACO’s (4-0)
• Approved current list of 2023 homesteads (4-0)
• Tabled vote on Mar Jac PILOT program (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will meet to consider six items: two variances, two use approvals, one condition amendment, and one rezone. Decisions on items marked with one asterisk are final unless appealed; recommendations on others go to the Board of Commissioners for final action on January 12, 2023.

• Variance for front and side yard setbacks at 2363 Whippoorwill Lane
• Amend conditions for car condos, storage, commercial, retail at 5385 Winder Highway
• Sign variance and PCD amendment at 4336 Cornelia Highway
• Use approval for trailer storage at 3519 White Sulphur Road
• Rezone from AR-III to Suburban-Shopping for grocery store, convenience store with gas, restaurant at 4053 Cleveland Highway

The Planning Commission approved variances for a temporary overflow truck and trailer storage facility for Reynolds-Hemmer Properties, LP. The approval includes specific conditions regarding fencing, lighting, and a 24-month validity period.

• Approved all variances for Reynolds-Hemmer Properties, LP (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes and the agenda. They will vote on exempt property, notices of assessment changes, homestead exemptions for 2023, and conservation use renewal letters. The board will also review the 2022 tax digest, including 45-day corrective notices and an appeals update, plus other business like board training and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Vote on 2022 tax digest notices (45-day misc./corrective)
• Vote on 2023 homestead exemptions
• Vote on exempt property and NODs & releases
• Vote on personal property notices
• Discussion of CUVA renewal letters

The Board of Tax Assessors approved the list of new 2023 homestead exemptions and 2022 public utility values. The board also approved various notices and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicle property. A vote on an exempt property request for Straight Street Ministries was tabled.

• Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Tabled exempt property vote for 4825 Weaver Road (5-0)
• Approved NODs & Releases for Real, Personal Property and Motor Vehicle appeals (5-0)
• Approved mailing of 30/45 day Personal Property notices (5-0)
• Approved list of new 2023 Homestead Exemptions (5-0)
• Approved list of miscellaneous corrective 45 day notices for 2022 Tax Digest (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Public Utility values from Department of Revenue (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 7, 2022, to consider 10 items, including rezones, variances, and use approvals. Notable proposals include two large multi-family housing developments (370 and 305 units) and a heavy industrial rezone on 134 acres. The commission will make final decisions on some items unless appealed, while others will be recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action on December 8, 2022.

• Rezone 58.26 acres at 2866 Lanier Tech Drive from Light-Industrial to Residential Multi-Family for a 370-unit complex (Capstone Acquisitions, LLC)
• Rezone 35.14 acres at 2581 Ramsey Circle from Agricultural-Residential-III to Planned Residential Development for a 305-unit complex (CMWB Company, LLC)
• Rezone 134.14 acres at 4020 & 3886 Cornelia Highway and 4761 Cagle Mill Road from Agricultural-Residential to Heavy Industrial (Ridgeline Land Planning, Inc)
• Variance for rear yard setback from 15 to 3 feet at 3600 Maple Valley Drive for a new sign monument (Brunson & Company, LLC)
• Amend conditions and use approval for self-storage and boat/RV storage at 6580 Cleveland Highway (Diane Schermerhorn)

The Planning Commission approved multiple rezoning requests for residential and industrial developments, including two multi-family complexes and a heavy industrial site. The commission also approved a variance for a subdivision sign and several conditional use permits for storage and office facilities.

• Approved rezone of 3461 Thompson Bridge Road to Office and Institutional with conditions (3-2)
• Approved rear yard setback variance for sign at 3600 Maple Valley Drive (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for office and warehouse at 4319 Winder Highway (5-0)
• Approved amended conditions and conditional use for storage at 6580 Cleveland Highway (5-0)
• Approved rezone of 2866 Lanier Tech Drive to Residential Multi-Family for 370 units (5-0)
• Approved rezone of 2581 Ramsey Circle to Planned Residential Development for 300 units (5-0)
• Approved rezone of 134.144 acres to Heavy Industrial at Cornelia Highway and Cagle Mill Road (5-0)
• Approved rezone of 5741 Holiday Road to Planned Commercial Development for boat & RV storage (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Assessors will vote on 2023 homestead exemptions, conservation use, exempt property, and 2022 tax digest notices. They will also hear reports on a state study, tax allocation district presentations, and a pay study.

• Vote on 2023 Homestead Exemptions
• Vote on Conservation Use
• Vote on Exempt Property for Straight Street Ministries
• Vote on 2022 Tax Digest Notices
• DOAA Study Results: 37.48 – 38.67

The Board approved the 2023 homestead exemption list and several sets of tax digest notices. The Board also voted on conservation use covenants, including approvals, denials, and early outs. Staff reported a successful appeal of the 2021 DOAA sales ratio study.

• Approved minutes from October 12, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved 2023 new homestead exemptions list (5-0)
• Approved staff-recommended conservation use covenant approvals (5-0)
• Approved staff-recommended conservation use covenant denials (5-0)
• Approved early out conservation use covenants (5-0)
• Approved change to covenant #12018 000025 without breach (5-0)
• Approved 30-day, 45-day, and Hearing Officer notices for 2022 Tax Digest (5-0)
• Approved amended list of no change notices to be forwarded to the BOE (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider nine items, including six previously tabled rezoning applications and two variance requests. The most significant are a 320-unit multi-family development on Old Cornelia Highway and a 349-unit residential development on Friendship Circle. The commission will also hear new requests for a self-storage facility and a two-lot subdivision. Decisions on items marked with one asterisk are final unless appealed; recommendations on items with two asterisks go to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezone 28.03 acres to PRD for 320-unit multi-family & neighborhood commercial at 2191, 2211, & 2233 Old Cornelia Highway
• Rezone 115.98 acres to PRD for 349-unit residential at 3746, 3760, & 3774 Friendship Circle & 3654 Friendship Road
• Rezone 19.21 acres to PRD for single-family townhomes at Old Winder Highway & Union Church Road
• Rezone 3.54 acres to PCD for self-storage warehouses at 2928 Mountain View Road
• Front yard setback variances from 30 to 15 feet at 6599 and 6595 River Station Drive

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a 349-unit residential development on Friendship Circle, a 115.98-acre rezoning from Agricultural Residential-III to Planned Residential Development. The commission also approved a 135-unit townhome development on Old Winder Highway, two front-yard setback variances on River Station Drive, and a self-storage facility on Mountain View Road. All decisions were made with conditions and will go to the Board of Commissioners for final approval.

• Approved Scott Puckett, Inc. rezoning to PRD for 349-unit residential development on Friendship Circle (4-0)
• Approved Atlas Development Services rezoning to PRD for 135-unit townhome development on Old Winder Highway (5-0)
• Approved front-yard setback variance from 30 ft to 22 ft for lot 35 on River Station Drive (5-0)
• Approved front-yard setback variance from 30 ft to 22 ft for lot 36 on River Station Drive (5-0)
• Approved road frontage variance for 2-lot subdivision on Friendship Road (5-0)
• Approved side-yard setback variances for detached garage and residence addition on Bailey Drive (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to PCD for self-storage facility on Mountain View Road (4-1)
• Tabled Salomon Sancen rezoning to Highway Business on Memorial Park Drive (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on administrative items including notices of assessment, homestead exemptions, and conservation use applications. They will also review the 2022 tax digest, including 45-day and 30-day notices, and receive an update on appeals. The meeting includes routine procedural votes and reports from the chief appraiser.

• Vote on 2022 tax digest notices (45-day misc./corrective and 30-day)
• Vote on 2023 homestead exemptions
• Vote on conservation use applications
• Discussion of HVAC demolition/replacement and temporary relocation
• Chief appraiser report on Board of Commissioners retreat and DOAA study

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved several routine items including minutes, NODs and releases, homestead exemptions, conservation use applications, and exempt property applications. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also went into executive session to discuss potential litigation and reviewed policy and procedure updates.

• Approved minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved current list of NODs & Releases for Real and Personal Property and MV appeals (5-0)
• Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (5-0)
• Approved list of new Homestead Exemptions for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved list of staff recommended approval CUVA applications (5-0)
• Approved list of staff recommended denial CUVA applications (5-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letter with no penalty for potential breaches due to death of owner (5-0)
• Approved exempt application for transitional housing for domestic violence victims on #01115 002002 for 2023 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 3, 2022, to consider rezoning requests, variances, and other land-use applications. Items include three previously tabled rezoning requests, two setback variances, a use approval for a subdivision, a PCD condition amendment, a townhome rezoning, and an appeal of a short-term rental decision. The Commission will make final decisions on some items, while recommendations on others will go to the Board of Commissioners for final action on November 9, 2022.

• Rezone 115.98 acres at 3746, 3760, & 3774 Friendship Circle and 3654 Friendship Road to PRD for 349-unit residential development (Scott Puckett, Inc.)
• Rezone 303.43 acres at 6295, 6363 Athens Street, 5759 Main Street, & 4514 Cornelia Highway to PID for business park (CBD Investments, LLC)
• Rezone 19.21 acres at 5540-5580 Old Winder Highway and 5901-5925 Union Church Road to PRD for single-family townhomes (Atlas Development Services, Inc.)
• Appeal of administrative decision for short-term rental at 5954 Jim Crow Road (Russell Hausen)
• Amend PCD conditions on 21.20 acres at 5385 Winder Highway for car condos, storage, commercial, and retail (The Dell Group, LLC)

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a rezoning for a 303-acre business park on Athens Street, with conditions including no closure of Burton Drive and exclusion of crematoriums. The commission also approved a 4-lot subdivision on James Ed Road and denied an appeal for a short-term rental license on Jim Crow Road. Several other items were tabled to future meetings.

• Approved rezoning of 303.43 acres to Planned Industrial Development for a business park (3-0)
• Approved conditional use for a 4-lot subdivision on James Ed Road (3-0)
• Denied appeal of short-term rental denial at 5954 Jim Crow Road (4-0)
• Tabled Michael James Remodeling rezoning to November 7, 2022 (3-0)
• Tabled Scott Puckett rezoning to October 17, 2022 (3-0)
• Tabled front yard setback variance at 2363 Whippoorwill Lane to November 21, 2022 (3-0)
• Tabled two River Station Drive setback variances to October 17, 2022 (3-0)
• Tabled The Dell Group PCD condition amendment to November 21, 2022 (3-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on the 2022 tax digest notices, including 45-day miscellaneous/corrective, 30-day, and personal property notices, and receive an appeals update. They will also consider homestead exemptions, conservation use approvals/denials/breaches (including a CUVA breach involving Steve/Alan/David Lynch), and discuss assessor pay and office relocation. The meeting is largely administrative, with votes on routine items.

• Vote on 2022 tax digest notices (45-day, 30-day, personal property)
• Conservation use approval/denial/breach vote, including CUVA breach (Steve/Alan/David Lynch)
• Homestead exemption vote
• Discussion of assessor pay
• Discussion of 1st floor replacement

The Board of Tax Assessors approved several routine items including new homestead exemptions for 2023, voluntary CUVA breaches, new CUVA applications, and denials for incomplete applications. They also approved lists of 45-day and 30-day tax digest notices. A potential CUVA breach on property #09007 000002 was tabled pending further legal research.

• Approved minutes from September 7, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved list of new homesteads for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved list of voluntary CUVA breaches (5-0)
• Approved list of staff recommended approvals on new CUVA applications (5-0)
• Approved list of staff recommended denials due to incomplete applications (5-0)
• Tabled potential breach on property #09007 000002 until more legal research can be done (5-0)
• Approved lists of 45-day, 30-day, and personal property notices (5-0 each)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on six rezoning and land-use applications, ranging from a small retail rezoning to a large business park and several residential developments. The commission will make recommendations on most items, with final decisions by the Board of Commissioners on October 27, 2022. One previously tabled application will be reconsidered.

• Reconsideration of Salomon Sancen's rezoning to Highway Business for retail at 2002 Memorial Park Drive
• Rafael Lopez Nuñez requests a use permit for a 2-lot subdivision at 3523 Poplar Springs Road
• CBD Investments, LLC seeks rezoning of 303.43 acres to Planned Industrial Development for a business park at Athens Street and Cornelia Highway
• InLine Communities, LLC proposes a 320-unit multi-family and neighborhood commercial development at 2191-2233 Old Cornelia Highway
• Josh Boling requests two rezonings: a 62.09-acre PRD for single-family, townhomes, and cluster homes, and a 10.57-acre Light Industrial for commercial outparcels, both at 4745 Cagle Mill Road

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a conditional use for a 2-lot subdivision at 3523 Poplar Springs Road, with a condition that the new home's front setback be at least 86 feet from the road. All other applications on the agenda were tabled to future dates, including a rezoning for a business park and several residential developments.

• Approved 2-lot subdivision at 3523 Poplar Springs Road with condition (5-0)
• Tabled Salomon Sancen rezoning to October 17, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled CBD Investments rezoning to October 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled InLine Communities rezoning to October 17, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled Josh Boling PRD rezoning to date TBD (5-0)
• Tabled Josh Boling Light Industrial rezoning to date TBD (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on administrative items including notices of assessment (NODs), releases, homestead exemptions for 2023, and exempt property. They will also discuss the 2022 tax digest, including notices and an appeals update, plus other business like HVAC work and staffing. The meeting is largely routine administrative business with several votes on property assessment matters.

• Vote on NODs & releases for real, personal, and motor vehicles
• Vote on 2023 homestead exemptions and homestead audit (Millwood)
• Vote on exempt property
• Vote on 2022 tax digest notices (45-day, 30-day, no change)
• Discussion of HVAC demolition/replacement and staffing

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved new and removed homestead exemptions for 2023, approved lists of NODs, releases, and various tax notices, and approved an exempt application for a church property. The board also went into executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters.

• Approved minutes from the August 17, 2022 meeting (4-0).
• Approved the agenda as amended to move staffing discussion earlier (4-0).
• Approved the current list of NODs & Releases for Real and Personal Property and MV appeals (5-0).
• Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (5-0).
• Approved the list of new homestead exemptions for 2023 (5-0).
• Approved the list of homestead exemptions removed per homestead audit (5-0).
• Approved removal of a duplicate homestead exemption and back taxing per audit and policy (5-0).
• Approved exempt application for property #08006 003012 (Iglesia Del Dios vivo Columna y Apoyo del la Verdad) for 2022 (5-0).

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 6, 2022, to consider seven items, including one previously tabled rezoning and six new applications. These include rezoning requests for residential, commercial, and industrial uses, as well as a road frontage variance. The Commission will make final decisions on some items unless appealed, while others will be recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action on October 13, 2022.

• Rezone 6.85 acres at 3461 Thompson Bridge Road from R-I to O-I for office use (tabled item)
• Road frontage variance from 150 to 50 feet on 29.35 acres at 3667 Roy Parks Road for 3-lot subdivision
• Rezone 1.13 acres at 1050 McEver Road from V-C to PCD for auto rentals and outdoor storage
• Rezone 115.98 acres at Friendship Circle from AR-III to PRD for 349-unit residential development
• Rezone 24.66 acres at Athens Highway from AR-III/AR-IV to PID for vehicle salvage

The Hall County Planning Commission approved several rezoning and variance requests, including a road frontage variance for a 3-lot subdivision, a rezoning for auto rentals and outdoor storage, and two large residential and industrial rezoning proposals. Two previously tabled applications were tabled again to October 3, 2022. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved road frontage variance from 150 to 50 feet for 3-lot subdivision at 3667 Roy Parks Road (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.13 acres at 1050 McEver Road from Vacation-Cottage to Planned Commercial Development for auto rentals and outdoor storage (5-0)
• Approved amendment to PCD conditions at 1050 McEver Road to allow 8 Budget trucks and 10 Avis cars, with conditions (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 24.66 acres on Athens Highway to Planned Industrial Development for vehicle salvage (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 60.39 acres on Price Road to Planned Residential Development for 202-unit subdivision (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 6.85 acres at 3461 Thompson Bridge Road to Office and Institutional to October 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 115.98 acres on Friendship Circle to Planned Residential Development for 349-unit subdivision to October 3, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to vote on the approval of minutes, agenda, and several property tax matters. Key votes include resolved appeals, conservation use applications, the 2022 homestead audit, and various 2022 tax digest notices. The board will also discuss assessor pay and a first-floor replacement, and receive reports from the chief appraiser.

• Vote on 2022 tax digest notices: 45-day misc./corrective, hearing officer 30-day, and no change notices
• Vote on conservation use approvals/denials/breaches
• Vote on 2023 homestead audit
• Discussion of assessor pay
• Discussion of 1st floor replacement

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors met on August 17, 2022, with 4 of 5 members present. They approved the previous meeting minutes, the agenda as amended, a list of NODs & Releases for Real Property, new conservation use covenant applications, a breach with no penalty due to right-of-way, early-out covenants meeting age requirements, and various 2022 tax digest notices. The board also approved an exempt application for Northeast Georgia Health Systems (parcel #09124 000052) and discussed assessor pay, office renovations, and the Policy & Procedure manual. No substantive decisions were made on items that were only discussed.

• Approved minutes from August 3, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to add Policy & Procedure (4-0)
• Approved list of NODs & Releases for Real Property (4-0)
• Approved list of new conservation use covenant applications (4-0)
• Approved breach with no penalty due to right-of-way (4-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letter with no penalty for early-out covenants meeting age requirements (4-0)
• Approved list of misc./corrective 45-day notices, Hearing Officer 30-day change notices, and 30-day No Change Hearing Officer notices for 2022 tax digest (4-0 each)
• Approved exempt application for Northeast Georgia Health Systems on parcel #09124 000052 for 2022 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider three new business items: two road frontage variances for proposed subdivisions and one request to amend conditions for a cold storage warehouse. The commission's decisions on the variances will be final unless appealed, while the warehouse condition amendment will be a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.

• Road frontage variance from 150 to 75 feet for 3-lot subdivision at 3667 Roy Parks Road
• Road frontage variance from 150 to 50 feet for 2-lot subdivision at 5115 Union Church Road
• Amendment of conditions for cold storage warehouse at 3117 Athens Highway

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a road frontage variance for Judy Horton, approved an amended conditional use for Agile Cold ATL NE, LLC to increase building height to 125 feet, and tabled a variance request by Douglas Shadburn to September 6, 2022. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with one member absent.

• Approved road frontage variance for Judy Horton (150 ft to 50 ft) for 2-lot subdivision (4-0)
• Approved amended conditional use for Agile Cold ATL NE, LLC to increase building height from 110 ft to 125 ft, with conditions (4-0)
• Tabled Douglas Shadburn's road frontage variance request to September 6, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on the 2022 tax digest, including notices for 45-day miscellaneous/corrective and 30-day items, and an appeals update. They will also vote on conservation use approvals/denials/breaches, 2023 homestead exemption approvals, and NODs and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicle property. The meeting includes routine administrative items and a chief appraiser's report.

• 2022 Tax Digest: vote on 45-day misc./corrective and 30-day notices
• 2022 Appeals Update
• Conservation Use: approval/denials/breaches vote
• 2023 Homestead Exemption Approval vote
• NODs & Releases for real/personal/motor vehicles vote

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved the staff-recommended denial of two property appeals (parcels #15038 000021 and #15039A000008) for Oliver Family Partnership, LP, and authorized sending 45-day notices. The board also approved routine administrative items including NODs, releases, conservation use applications, homestead exemptions, and tax digest notices. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved denial of Oliver Family Partnership LP appeals #15038 000021 & #15039A000008 (3-1, Henderson abstained)
• Approved sending 45-day notice on #15038 000021 & #15039A000008 (4-1)
• Approved list of NODs & Releases for Real and Personal Property and MV appeals (5-0)
• Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (5-0)
• Approved list of conservation use covenants withdrawing applications (5-0)
• Approved list of new conservation use covenant applications (5-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters with no penalty for conservation use (5-0)
• Approved list of new homesteads for 2023 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 1, 2022, to consider six items, including two previously tabled rezoning requests and four new applications. The commission will make final decisions on the tabled items unless appealed, while its recommendations on new items will go to the Board of Commissioners for final action on September 8, 2022.

• Rezone 0.89 acre at 2002 Memorial Park Drive from R-I to H-B for retail sales (tabled)
• Rezone 2.68 acres at 5324 Cleveland Highway from AR-IV to H-B for retail sales & services (tabled)
• Use approval for 20-lot subdivision on 20.74 acres at Hardy Road and Nancy Creek Road
• Use approval for outdoor storage on 2.96 acres at Technology Parkway and Winder Highway
• Rezone 119 acres at 2400 Okelly Road to Planned Industrial District for vehicle salvage operations

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request by KS Partners, LLC to change a 119-acre tract from Agricultural Residential-IV and Heavy Industrial to Planned Industrial District. The approval includes conditions such as a 35-foot vegetative buffer, specific building materials, and compliance with county code. The vote was unanimous at 5-0.

• Approved rezoning of 119-acre tract to Planned Industrial District (5-0)
• Required 35-foot vegetative buffer along rear and left lot lines
• Mandated masonry water table on front and sides, hardy plank or stucco above, and standing seam metal roof
• Allowed gravel parking area for 81,000 sq. ft. as a variance
• Prohibited stacking more than two storage containers
• Required all conditions of zoning from March 12, 1990 to apply

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider two new business items: a setback variance for a residential addition and a rezoning request for retail use. The commission's decision on the variance is final unless appealed, while the rezoning recommendation goes to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Setback variance request by Stephen and Deanna Venzon to reduce right side yard setback from 10 feet to 7 feet at 2464 Basin Drive
• Rezoning request by Lora Savage from Agricultural Residential-IV to Highway Business at 5324 Cleveland Highway for retail sales and services
• Both items are in Commission District 3
• Appeals and final action scheduled for August 25, 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a variance to reduce the right side yard setback from 10 feet to 7 feet for a residential addition at 2464 Basin Drive, with a 5-0 vote. A separate request to rezone 5324 Cleveland Highway from AR-IV to Highway Business was tabled to August 1, 2022, also by a 5-0 vote. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the July 5 minutes.

• Approved right side yard setback variance from 10 to 7 feet for 2464 Basin Drive (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 5324 Cleveland Highway from AR-IV to H-B to August 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved July 5, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to vote on administrative items including notices of assessment, conservation use applications, and 2023 homestead exemptions. They will also discuss the 2022 tax digest, appeals, and 2023 appraisal projects, along with the chief appraiser's FY2023 budget report.

• Vote on NODs & Releases for Real/Personal/Motor Vehicles
• Vote on 2023 Homestead Exemption Approval
• Vote on 2022 Tax Digest notices (No Changes, 30-Day, 45-Day)
• Discussion of 2023 Commercial/Industrial Cost Tables and Rural Land Update
• Chief Appraiser's FY2023 Budget report

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved routine items including minutes, NODs, homestead applications, and appeal lists. It denied a 2022 exempt property application for Lanier Christian Academy on vacant land. A conservation use covenant application failed on a 2-2 tie vote and will be reconsidered at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved NODs & Releases for Real and Personal Property and MV appeals (4-0)
• Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (4-0)
• Approved 2023 new homestead applications list (4-0)
• Denied exempt applications for Lanier Christian Academy Inc. parcels #15038 000032 & 15038A000010 for 2022 (4-0)
• Approved list of conservation use covenants withdrawing applications (4-0)
• Conservation use covenant application failed on 2-2 tie vote; matter to be re-heard at next meeting

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 5, 2022, to consider six items: one previously tabled application and five new requests. These include rezoning, a setback variance, and a planned residential development. Decisions on some items are final unless appealed, while others are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Ayoub Botrus: amend PCD conditions for auto sales at 3053 & 3087 Mcever Road
• Ken Hewell: variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 to 6 feet at 6286 Grand Fox Circle
• Jamie T. Crawford: rezone 3.19 acres from PCFD to AR-IV for homestead at 5727 & 5769 Henson Road
• Salomon Sancen: rezone .89 acre from R-I to H-B for retail at 2002 Memorial Park Drive
• Ponderosa Land Holdings: rezone 31.64 acres to PRD for single-family development at 4610 & 4616 Winder Highway

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a rezoning for a 54-lot single-family subdivision on 31.6 acres at 4610 & 4616 Winder Highway, with conditions including a 50-foot buffer, architectural standards, and a mandatory HOA. The commission also approved a setback variance, two rezoning requests, and tabled a Highway Business rezoning for a fruit stand to August 1, 2022. A previously tabled application for a PCD amendment was withdrawn at the applicant's request.

• Approved 54-lot PRD rezoning at 4610 & 4616 Winder Highway (3-0)
• Approved left side yard setback variance from 10' to 6' at 6286 Grand Fox Circle (3-0)
• Approved rezoning from PCFD to AR-IV at 5727 & 5769 Henson Road (3-0)
• Approved rezoning from I-1 to R-1 at 4740 Youngblood Road (3-0)
• Tabled rezoning to H-B for fruit stand at 2002 Memorial Park Drive to Aug 1, 2022 (3-0)
• Withdrawn application for PCD amendment at 3053 & 3087 Mcever Road (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission is meeting to decide on two variance requests and to make recommendations on several rezoning applications, including a proposed 44-unit residential development and a truck terminal. The agenda also includes an appeal of an administrative decision and a request for interpretation of an unclassified use. Items marked with * are final unless appealed, while those marked with ** go to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Variance for detached carport at 4164 Pine Vale Road (setback 15 ft to 5 ft)
• Road frontage variance for minor subdivision at 4151 Nopone Road (150 ft to 50 ft)
• Rezone to Planned Commercial District for RV & boat storage at 4151 Nopone Road
• Rezone to Planned Residential District for 44-unit development at 3596 Meadow Lane
• Rezone to Planned Industrial District for truck terminal at 3401 Athens Highway

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a rezoning for Alpaca Self Store to develop an RV and boat storage facility on Nopone Road, along with a related road frontage variance. The commission also approved a 3-lot subdivision on North Waterworks Road and a truck terminal rezoning on Athens Highway, while denying a proposed 44-unit townhome development on Meadow Lane and a tire shop rezoning on Atlanta Highway. Two variance applications were withdrawn by the applicants.

• Approved Alpaca Self Store rezoning to Planned Commercial District for RV/boat storage (4-0)
• Approved road frontage variance from 150 to 50 feet for Alpaca Self Store subdivision (4-0)
• Approved 3-lot subdivision at 3395 North Waterworks Road (4-0)
• Denied Tyrus Brown rezoning for 44-unit townhome development on Meadow Lane (4-0)
• Approved WeStore, LLC rezoning for storage facility expansion on Hog Mountain Road (4-0)
• Denied Salomon Sancen rezoning for tire shop on Atlanta Highway (4-0)
• Approved Ramar Land Corporation rezoning for truck terminal on Athens Highway (4-0)
• Approved Henry Whitlow appeal with temporary 3-month hardship mobile home permit (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on conservation use applications, homestead exemptions and audits, and exempt property. They will also discuss the 2022 tax digest, including assessment notices and appeals (deadline June 20), and receive reports on staffing, budget, and public relations.

• Vote on conservation use applications, including Lynch Breach
• Vote on homestead exemptions and audits
• Discussion of 2022 tax digest and appeals deadline June 20
• FY2023 budget discussion
• Executive session

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved several administrative items, including conservation use covenants, homestead exemptions, and the mailing of 2022 tax digest notices. They also approved two tax-exempt applications and denied one for a vacant Brenau University property. All votes were 3-0 except one denial list approved 2-1.

• Approved minutes of June 1, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved list of new/renewal conservation use covenants (3-0)
• Approved voluntary breach of covenant #07329 001003C (3-0)
• Approved staff recommended denials except #15038 000021 & 15039A000008 (2-1)
• Approved breach with penalty on #15036B000084 (3-0)
• Approved list of new homesteads for 2023 (3-0)
• Approved list of homesteads to be removed due to duplicate exemptions (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 6, 2022, to consider several rezoning and use permit applications. Items include previously tabled requests for boat and RV storage, a front yard setback variance, a minor subdivision, a parking lot, and an event venue. The commission will make final decisions on some items unless appealed, while others will be recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezone 7.54 acres at 5501 S Black Road from AR-IV to Highway Business for boat/RV storage (tabled)
• Use permit for boat/RV storage at 5501 S Black Road (tabled)
• Front yard setback variance from 25 to 24 feet at 7015 Kempton Court
• Rezone 2.07 acres at 5747 Holiday Road from AR-III to Highway Business for parking lot
• Rezone 7.9 acres at 4726 Shirley Road from Vacation Cottage to AR-III for event venue

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a rezoning and conditional use permit for a boat and RV storage facility at 5501 S Black Road, with the entrance required off US-129. The commission also approved a front yard setback variance, a 2-lot minor subdivision, a parking lot rezoning and use permit, and an event venue rezoning, but denied the event venue's conditional use permit. All votes were 4-0 with one member absent.

• Approved rezoning of 7.54 acres at 5501 S Black Road from AR-IV to H-B for boat/RV storage (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for boat/RV storage at 5501 S Black Road with conditions including entrance off US-129 (4-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance from 25 to 24 feet at 7015 Kempton Court (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for 2-lot minor subdivision at 3479 Chestatee Road with conditions (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2.07 acres at 5747 Holiday Road from AR-III to H-B for parking lot (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for parking lot at 5747 Holiday Road with conditions including no leasing and max 9 semi-trucks (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 7.94 acres at 4726 Shirley Road from V-C to AR-III for event venue (4-0)
• Denied conditional use for event venue at 4726 Shirley Road (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved the list of Real and Personal Property notices to mail June 3, 2022, and denied a refund request on parcel #08078 000065, forwarding it to the Board of Commissioners. The board also approved various administrative items including NOD's, conservation use covenants, homestead exemptions, and an exempt property application for Good News Clinics, Inc.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to add Executive Session (3-0)
• Approved list of NOD's & Releases for Real and Personal Property and MV appeals (3-0)
• Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (3-0)
• Approved conservation use mid-year change covenants, non-renewals, new/renewals, denials, breach letters, breach reversal on #12037 000001D, and mid-year breach on #12148 000003 (3-0 each)
• Approved list of new homesteads for 2023 (3-0)
• Denied refund request on #08078 000065 and forwarded to Board of Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved exempt application for Good News Clinics, Inc. on #01030 003003 for 2022 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider several land-use applications, including rezonings, setback variances, and uses subject to county commission approval. Items include a previously tabled boat/RV storage request, a mobile home placement variance, retail/self-storage, a dog daycare, auto sales, and an agricultural rezoning. The commission will make final decisions on some items unless appealed, while others will be recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezoning of 7.54 acres at 5501 S Black Road from AR-IV to H-B for boat and RV storage (tabled)
• Setback variances at 2825 Outer Circle to place a mobile home
• Use approval for retail units and self-storage at 2654 Candler Road
• Use approval for farm-style dog daycare and events at 4294 Hunter Road
• Amendment of PCD conditions for auto sales at 3053 & 3087 Mcever Road

The Hall County Planning Commission approved three applications: a front yard setback variance for a manufactured home, a self-storage facility with variances, and a farm-style dog daycare with conditions. Two previously tabled rezoning requests were tabled again to June 6, 2022, and two other applications were tabled to later dates.

• Approved front yard setback variance (40 to 30 ft) and rear yard setback variance (25 to 10 ft) for manufactured home at 2825 Outer Circle (5-0)
• Approved use for retail units and self-storage warehouses at 2654 Candler Road with conditions including variances (5-0)
• Approved use for farm-style dog daycare and boarding at 4294 Hunter Road with conditions including max 50 dogs and 4 events per year (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 5501 S Black Road for boat and RV storage to June 6, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled PCD amendment for auto sales at 3053 & 3087 Mcever Road to June 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning at Athens Highway for agriculture to a date to be determined (5-0)
• Approved May 2, 2022 minutes with amendments (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to vote on the 2022 tax digest, including the preliminary digest, final sales ratio, and assessment notices. They will also vote on notices of delinquency and releases, conservation use applications, and exempt property. The agenda includes an executive session and reports from the chief appraiser on budget and contract matters.

• Vote on 2022 preliminary tax digest and final sales ratio
• Vote to approve 2022 assessment notices
• Votes on notices of delinquency and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicle property
• Votes on conservation use applications and exempt property
• Discussion of GMASS contract renewal and FY2022 budget

The Board of Tax Assessors approved the mailing of 2022 real and personal property assessment notices, along with various conservation use covenant actions and property exemption decisions. They also rescinded a prior approval for one parcel and denied its exemption application. The May 18 meeting was cancelled due to CAVEAT attendance.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to add Gainesville Times (5-0)
• Approved NOD's & Releases list for Real and Personal Property and MV appeals (5-0)
• Approved mailing of 30/45 day notices for Personal Property (5-0)
• Approved list of conservation use covenants not renewing (5-0)
• Approved list of mid-year change covenants (5-0)
• Denied exempt application for Habitat for Humanity parcel #01113 004099 (5-0)
• Approved exempt application for Georgia Mountains YMCA Personal Property Acct #337988 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several applications for rezoning and special uses across Hall County. These items include proposals for industrial, residential, and business developments ranging from small office buildings to a 50-acre subdivision.

• Rezoning 37.30± acres at 3024 Dale Road from AR-IV to Light Industrial
• Use permit for an afterschool day program at 286 Crescent Drive
• Self-storage use permit for a 3.71± acre tract at 4216 Winder Highway
• Rezoning 50.75± acres at 4670 Union Church Road to Planned Residential Development
• Rezoning 28.27± acres at 8977 Skitts Mountain Road for an open air market

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a conditional use for a self-storage facility, including a variance for LED lighting, with a 5-0 vote. The approval includes conditions on hours of operation, lighting direction, and a vegetative buffer. The applicant, Philip Cranmer, will implement security measures such as cameras and keypad access.

• Approved conditional use for self-storage facility with LED variance (5-0)
• Approved hours of operation Monday-Sunday, 6am-10pm
• Required 10-foot vegetative buffer on south wall of building
• Approved LED bulbs variance from Gateway standards

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including votes on conservation use, homestead exemptions and audits, personal property, and exempt property. They will also review the 2022 tax digest and valuation project, and receive a FY2023 budget presentation from the Chief Appraiser.

• Votes on conservation use approvals/denials and renewal status
• Votes on homestead exemptions and homestead audits
• Vote on ACO's personal property and exempt property
• Review of 2022 tax digest and valuation project (residential/agriculture and commercial/industrial)
• FY2023 budget presentation by Chief Appraiser

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hear and decide on several previously tabled rezoning and variance requests, plus new applications including a senior living facility, a storage/medical office project, and a use permit. The commission will also consider amending county code to update adult establishment regulations. Items marked with one asterisk are final unless appealed; two-asterisk items are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezone 27.29 acres at 3504 Coker Road from AR-IV to R-I for an 18-lot subdivision (Efrain Carrillo)
• Rezone 37.30 acres at 3024 Dale Road from AR-IV to Light Industrial (Simpson)
• Variance request at 3418 Cagle Road to reduce front setback from 30 to 15 feet and side from 10 to 5 feet
• Amend PCD conditions at 5596-5614 Thompsons Mill Road for a 152-unit senior living facility
• Rezone 5.7 acres at 3654 Thompson Bridge Road to PCD for climate-controlled storage and medical office

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a rezoning on Coker Road for an 18-lot single-family subdivision, with conditions including minimum lot sizes and building material requirements. They also approved a front yard setback variance on Cagle Road, a use approval for a Lakeshore Drive residence, an amendment to a senior living facility's conditions, and a rezoning for a medical office and storage facility on Thompson Bridge Road. A rezoning for light industrial use on Dale Road was tabled to May 2, 2022.

• Approved rezoning of 3504 Coker Road from AR-IV to R-I for 18-lot subdivision (4-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance at 3418 Cagle Road (4-0)
• Approved use for single-family residence at 6527 Lakeshore Drive (4-0)
• Approved amendment to senior living facility conditions at Thompsons Mill Road (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3654 Thompson Bridge Road to PCD for medical office and storage (4-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments for adult establishments (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 3024 Dale Road to light industrial to May 2, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will vote on various administrative items including notices of determination, conservation use, and homestead exemptions. The agenda also includes updates on the 2022 tax digest sales ratios and a report from the Chief Appraiser.

• Vote on Notices of Determination (NODs) and Releases
• Vote on Conservation Use approvals and denials
• Vote on Homestead Exemptions
• Update on 2022 Tax Digest sales ratios for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial property
• Chief Appraiser report regarding FY2022 budget

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved routine administrative items, including notices, conservation use covenants, homestead exemptions, and an exempt property application for Straightway Baptist Church. All votes were unanimous (3-0). No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from March 16, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved NOD's & Releases for Real and Personal Property, including MV appeals (3-0)
• Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (3-0)
• Approved list of no change notices to be mailed (3-0)
• Approved conservation use covenant lists, including non-renewals, mid-year changes, breaches, new/renewals, FLPA, and denials (3-0)
• Approved list of new homesteads for 2022 (3-0)
• Approved exempt application for Straightway Baptist Church, parcel #12046 000002 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider six applications, including setback variances, conditional uses, and rezoning requests. Items marked with one asterisk are final unless appealed; those with two asterisks are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action on May 11, 2022.

• Front yard setback variance from 30 to 15 feet and side yard from 10 to 5 feet at 3418 Cagle Road
• Bed and breakfast inn with small events at 6210 Dahlonega Highway
• Subdivision into 11 lots at 3710 Hardy Road and 3428, 3416 Nancy Creek Road
• Rezone from S-S to I-I for welding shop at 2978 Athens Highway
• Rezone from AR-IV to I-I for light industrial at 5205 Winder Highway

The Hall County Planning Commission approved four conditional use and rezoning requests, all with conditions, and tabled one variance request. All votes were 5-0. The approved items include a bed and breakfast inn, an 11-lot subdivision, a used car dealership, and two rezoning requests for light industrial uses.

• Tabled front yard setback variance at 3418 Cagle Road to April 18, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved bed and breakfast inn with events at 6210 Dahlonega Highway, with conditions (5-0)
• Approved 11-lot subdivision at 3710 Hardy Road, with conditions (5-0)
• Approved used car dealership at 603 Atlanta Highway, with conditions (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to Light Industrial for welding shop at 2978 Athens Highway, with conditions (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to Light Industrial for truck terminal at 5205 Winder Highway, with conditions (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four applications: a rural business use on Hensley Road, a rezoning to light industrial on Dale Road, a cold storage warehouse on Athens Highway, and an amendment to conditions of a planned residential development in Magnolia subdivision. The commission will make final decisions on the first two items unless appealed, while the latter two will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Rural business use on 28.97 acres at 5955 Hensley Road (Shane Taylor)
• Rezone 37.30 acres from AR-IV to I-I at 3024 Dale Road (James E. and Greg S. Simpson)
• Cold storage warehouse on 34.52 acres at 3117 Athens Highway (Agile Cold ATL NE, LLC)
• Amend PRD conditions on 271.49 acres in Magnolia subdivision (Ridgeline Land Planning, Inc.)

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Shane Taylor to operate a rural business repairing agricultural and construction equipment at 5955 Hensley Road, with conditions including limited hours and no outside storage. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for Agile Cold ATL NE, LLC to expand its cold storage warehouse at 3117 Athens Highway, adding 100,000 square feet and 88 jobs. A rezoning request for 3024 Dale Road was tabled to April 18, 2022, and an amendment to conditions for the Magnolia Station PRD was approved, allowing up to 8 model homes per phase in future phases.

• Approved conditional use permit for Shane Taylor's rural business at 5955 Hensley Road (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Agile Cold ATL NE, LLC cold storage expansion at 3117 Athens Highway (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 3024 Dale Road from AR-IV to Light Industrial to April 18, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Magnolia Station PRD conditions allowing up to 8 model homes per phase (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 7, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will review administrative items including conservation use and homestead exemptions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 2022 tax digest valuation project for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties.

• Vote on Conservation Use approvals, denials, and renewals
• Vote on Homestead Exemptions
• Review of 2022 Tax Digest valuation project
• Report on online forms special project
• Chief Appraiser report on fy2022 Budget

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved multiple administrative items, including lists of conservation use covenants (non-renewals, mid-year changes, staff-recommended approvals) and new homestead exemptions for 2022. The board also approved sending intent-to-breach letters without penalty for potential conservation use breaches due to owner deaths. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine approvals and updates.

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended with added item 8(d) Space Planning (5-0)
• Approved list of conservation use covenants not renewing (5-0)
• Approved sending intent-to-breach letters with no penalty for potential breaches due to owner death (5-0)
• Approved list of mid-year change covenants (5-0)
• Approved list of staff-recommended conservation use covenant approvals (5-0)
• Approved list of new homesteads for 2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several applications regarding land use changes and setbacks. Items include rezoning requests for commercial and industrial uses as well as property subdivision and residential construction variances.

• Rezoning 24.23 acres at 1639 Friendship Road from AR-IV to PCD for self-storage and parking
• Road frontage variance request for a 31.31 acre tract at 5292 Cleveland Highway
• Right yard setback variance for a single family residence at 2161 Broadway Place
• Rezoning 37.30 acres at 3024 Dale Road from AR-IV to Light Industrial (I-I)

The Hall County Planning Commission denied a rezoning request from Friendship 24, LLC for a self-storage and RV/boat parking facility on Friendship Road, voting 4-0. The commission also approved two variances: a road frontage variance for a property on Cleveland Highway and a setback variance for a home on Broadway Place. A rezoning request for light industrial use on Dale Road was tabled to the March 21, 2022 meeting.

• Denied rezoning of 24.23 acres at 1639 Friendship Road from AR-IV to PCD for self-storage and RV/boat parking (4-0)
• Approved road frontage variance from 150 ft to 50 ft for property at 5292 Cleveland Highway, with conditions (4-0)
• Approved right yard setback variance from 65 ft to 40 ft for property at 2161 Broadway Place, with conditions (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 37.304 acres at 3024 Dale Road from AR-IV to Light Industrial to March 21, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will review administrative items including Notices of Decision and Homestead Exemptions. The agenda also includes updates on the 2022 Tax Digest sales ratios and the Chief Appraiser's report.

• Approval of Notices of Decision (NODs) and Releases for Real, Personal, and Motor Vehicles
• Votes on Conservation Use approvals and denials
• Votes on Homestead Exemptions
• Review of 2022 Tax Digest sales ratios for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial property
• Chief Appraiser report on FY2022 Budget and TADs

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors met on March 2, 2022, and approved routine administrative items, including minutes, agenda, notices of assessment (NODs) and releases, conservation use covenants, and homestead exemptions. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes from February 16, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved list of NODs & Releases for Real and Personal Property, including MV appeals (5-0)
• Approved mailing of 30/45 day notices for Personal Property (5-0)
• Approved list of conservation use covenants qualifying for early release (5-0)
• Approved list of conservation use covenants not renewing (5-0)
• Approved list of conservation use covenant applications withdrawing (5-0)
• Approved list of new homesteads for 2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for rural business use on Hensley Road and a rezoning request for an automobile detail shop on Florence Drive. One decision will be final unless appealed, while the other requires further action by the Board of Commissioners.

• Use application for rural business at 5955 Hensley Road (28.97± acres)
• Rezoning request from AR-III to H-B for an automobile detail shop at 2815 Florence Drive
• Approval of February 7, 2022, meeting minutes

The Hall County Planning Commission voted 4-0 to table a conditional use permit request by Shane Taylor for a rural business repairing agricultural and construction equipment on Hensley Road, until March 21, 2022, pending Fire Marshal verification and additional details. The commission also voted 4-0 to approve Kent Henderson's rezoning of 0.964 acres at 2815 Florence Drive from AR-III to Highway Business for an automobile detail shop, subject to conditions including limited hours and fence replacement.

• Tabled Shane Taylor's rural business conditional use permit to March 21, 2022, by a 4-0 vote.
• Approved Kent Henderson's rezoning to Highway Business for an auto detail shop, 4-0, with conditions.
• Condition: Development must conform to the submitted site plan and code of ordinances.
• Condition: Applicant must submit a site plan with improvements and setbacks during permitting, plus a footing survey before construction.
• Condition: Hours of operation limited to 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
• Condition: Replace existing fence along Florence Drive and Fox Wood Lane with PVC fencing.
• Condition: No concurrent variances as plans have not yet received development review.

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will review administrative items including conservation use and homestead exemptions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 2022 tax digest, settlement conferences, and valuation project reports.

• Votes on Conservation Use appointments and CUVA responses
• Votes on Homestead Exemptions
• Review of 2022 Tax Digest settlement conferences and BOE hearings
• Report on online forms special project

The Board approved the list of covenants choosing not to renew, the list of mid-year covenants, and the list of staff-recommended new/renewal covenants. It also approved the covenants on parcels #08031 006002A and #12067 000003, and the current list of new homestead applications for 2022. Staff provided updates on the CUV response, a Settlement Conference hearing, a BOE hearing scheduled for February 17, 2022, and GMASS work. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other decisions made.

• Approved the list of covenants choosing not to renew.
• Approved the list of mid-year covenants.
• Approved the list of staff-recommended new/renewal covenants.
• Approved the covenant on #08031 006002A.
• Approved the covenant on #12067 000003.
• Approved the current list of new homestead applications for 2022.

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider five applications: two setback variances, one road frontage variance, and two rezoning requests. Decisions on the variances are final unless appealed, while the rezoning recommendations go to the Board of Commissioners for final action on March 10, 2022.

• Front yard setback variance from 65 to 30 feet at 4611 Guth Road
• Side yard setback variances at 4910 Whites Mill Road
• Road frontage variance from 150 to 125 feet at 5630 Union Church Road
• Rezoning from AR-IV to R-I for a 5-lot subdivision at 5630 Union Church Road
• Rezoning from AR-IV to PCD for self-storage and boat/RV parking at 1639 Friendship Road

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a rezoning and road frontage variance for a 5-lot subdivision at 5630 Union Church Road, with conditions including a 50-foot buffer, minimum home size of 2,600 sq ft, and a maximum of three driveways. The commission also approved a front yard setback variance for a home addition on Guth Road, denied a side yard setback variance for a new residence on Whites Mill Road, and tabled a self-storage facility rezoning on Friendship Road to the March 7 meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 5.02 acres from AR-IV to R-I for 5-lot subdivision at 5630 Union Church Road (4-0)
• Approved road frontage variance from 150 ft to 125 ft for lot 5 of the subdivision (3-1)
• Approved front yard setback variance from 65 ft to 30 ft for home addition at 4611 Guth Road, with condition to obtain retroactive permit for detached garage (4-0)
• Denied right and left side yard setback variances for new residence at 4910 Whites Mill Road (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for self-storage facility at 1639 Friendship Road to March 7, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Assessors will vote on administrative items including homestead exemptions, conservation use approvals, and notices of deficiency. The meeting includes a review of the 2021 Tax Digest and settlement conferences, as well as an update on the 2022 Sales Ratio. No specific dollar amounts or individual property addresses are listed in the agenda text.

• Vote on Homestead Exemptions
• Vote on Conservation Use approvals and denials
• Review of 2021 Tax Digest and Settlement Conferences
• Update on 2022 Sales Ratio
• Approval of minutes from the last regular business meeting

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved routine items including minutes, agenda, notices, conservation use covenants, and homestead exemptions, all by 4-0 votes. One conservation covenant was denied, while three others were approved. The board also received updates on the 2021 and 2022 tax digests, staffing, and other administrative matters.

• Approved minutes from January 19, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved list of NOD's & Releases for Real and Personal Property and MV appeals (4-0)
• Approved mailing of 30/45 day notices for Personal Property (4-0)
• Approved list of conservation use covenants not renewing (4-0)
• Approved list of mid-year change covenants (4-0)
• Approved list of staff recommended covenant approvals (4-0)
• Denied covenant on #08169 003011 (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to approve minutes and agenda, then vote on conservation use and homestead exemption items. They will also discuss the 2022 tax digest, including new construction and sales reviews, and hear reports on special projects and the chief appraiser's update on COVID-19 guidelines.

• Vote on conservation use appointments and approvals/denials
• Vote on homestead exemptions
• Discussion of 2022 tax digest including new construction and sales reviews
• Report on online forms and map layers
• Chief appraiser's report on COVID-19 operating guidelines

The Board of Tax Assessors approved multiple staff-recommended lists, including conservation use renewal and mid-year change covenants, covenants not renewing, and intent-to-breach letters for potential breaches due to owner death. They also approved the list of new homesteads for 2022. All votes were unanimous (5-0), except for the minutes and agenda approvals which were 4-0.

• Approved minutes from January 5, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved list of renewal covenants (5-0)
• Approved list of mid-year change covenants (5-0)
• Approved list of covenants not renewing (5-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters with no penalty (5-0)
• Approved list of new homesteads for 2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a rezoning for a 264-unit multifamily development at 2500 & 2508 Athens Highway, reducing the requested 300 units. They also approved a 195-unit townhome development on Pine Valley Road with a 4-unit-per-acre density cap, and denied a glamping resort on James Ed Road. Several variances and a five-lot subdivision were approved.

• Approved rezoning to PRD for 264-unit multifamily development at Athens Highway (4-0)
• Approved rezoning to PRD for 195-unit townhome development on Pine Valley Road (3-1)
• Denied glamping tent resort use at 3820 James Ed Road (4-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance from 10 ft to 5 ft for pavilion at 4427 Shoreline Drive (4-0)
• Approved front and side yard setback variances for home addition at 3258 Whidby Road (4-0)
• Approved five-lot subdivision at 6526 Old Dahlonega Highway with road frontage variance (4-0)
• Approved rezoning to PID for auto sales/warehouse at Cornelia Highway with 75-ft buffers (4-0)
• Approved rezoning from PRD to R-1 for single-family residence at 3351 Indian Trail (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will hold its regular business meeting, including votes on selecting officers, approving minutes and agenda, and acting on administrative items such as notices of assessment and releases. They will also discuss the 2021 tax digest appeal losses and review preliminary 2022 tax digest data, including sales ratio results and appraisal adjustments, with a notice mailing date of May 6, 2022.

• Vote to select Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Vote on Notices of Assessment (NODs) and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicles
• Vote on corrective assessment notices and no change/forward to Board of Equalization
• Discussion of 2022 tax digest preliminary sales ratio results and appraisal adjustments
• Notice mailing date for 2022 assessments set for May 6, 2022

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors met on January 5, 2022, with four of five members present. The board unanimously elected Eric Jackson as chairman, Jennifer Pettitt as vice-chairman, and Steve Watson as secretary. All agenda items were approved unanimously, including the re-implementation of COVID-19 operating guidelines, lists of notices, appeals, covenants, and homestead exemptions. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Elected Eric Jackson chairman, Jennifer Pettitt vice-chairman, Steve Watson secretary (4-0)
• Approved minutes from December 15, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved list of NODs & Releases for Real and Personal Property and MV appeals (4-0)
• Approved mailing of 30/45 day Personal Property notices (4-0)
• Approved list of assessment notices to be mailed (4-0)
• Approved list of Personal Property appeals to be forwarded to Board of Equalization (4-0)
• Approved list of early out covenants and sending intent to breach letters with no penalty (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 4, 2022, to consider 12 items, including two previously tabled rezoning requests, several new rezoning and variance applications, and a proposed code amendment. The commission will make final decisions on some items, while others will be forwarded as recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action on February 10, 2022.

• Rezone 34.03 acres on Pine Valley Road for a 249-unit townhome development (Cook Communities)
• Rezone 20.67 acres on Spout Springs Road for a 95-unit single-family development (Rabun Gap Holdings)
• Rezone 5.0 acres on Nopone Road for boat and RV storage (Schermerhorn)
• Use approval to expand self-storage and add boat/RV storage on 8.97 acres on Cleveland Highway (Boardwalk Storage)
• Code amendment to change subdivision rules and require county commission approval for subdivisions in certain districts

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a rezoning for a 176-unit townhome development on Crescent Drive, reducing the allowed units to 129 and imposing conditions on setbacks, buffers, and architecture. The commission also denied a rezoning for a 75-unit rental subdivision on Spout Springs Road, approved several variances and conditional uses, and tabled two applications for further review.

• Approved rezoning for 176-unit townhome development, capped at 129 units (4-0)
• Denied rezoning for 75-unit rental subdivision on Spout Springs Road (3-1)
• Approved hardship mobile home on Hart Lane with conditions (4-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance on Garden Road (4-0)
• Approved road frontage variance on Nopone Road (4-0)
• Approved rezoning for boat/RV storage on Nopone Road with conditions (4-0)
• Approved expansion of self-storage facility on Cleveland Highway with conditions (4-0)
• Approved used auto dealership on Athens Highway with conditions (4-0)