Hall County public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several variance requests and land use applications. The body will review proposals for a 44-unit townhome development and a 22-lot subdivision.

• Rezone 2455 Floyd Road from R-II to PRD for a 44-unit townhome development
• Proposed 22-lot subdivision at 6409 Lights Ferry Road
• Commercial kennel use request at 2595 Gillsville Highway
• Variance for front yard setback at 4917 Gilstrap Circle
• Variance for side yard setback for a carport at 6570 Bermuda Lane

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will vote on various administrative items including Notices of Decision and property releases. The agenda also includes votes regarding the 2023 Digest, mobile home cost tables, and the mobile home digest.

• Vote on Real, Personal, and Motor Vehicle NODs and Releases
• Vote on 45-Day Corrective Notices for the 2023 Digest
• Vote on NADA Mobile Home Cost Tables
• Vote on Mobile Home Digest
• Review of fy2025 Budget due January 31

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use variances for residential and office properties. The body will also review requests for commercial kennels and an amendment to a planned community development.

• Variance for 6143 White Oak Drive to reduce front yard setback to 40 feet
• Variance for 3536 Atlanta Highway regarding Gateway Corridors Overlay District standards
• Amendment to PCD conditions for an event facility at 3210 Joe Parker Road
• Commercial kennel request for 2595 Gillsville Highway
• Commercial kennel request for 5348 Grant Road (applicant requesting withdrawal)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will vote on administrative items including homestead exemptions and conservation use. The agenda also includes votes regarding 2023 property appraisal notices and corrective notices.

• Vote on Homestead Exemption
• Vote on Conservation Use
• Vote on 45-Day Corrective Notices
• Vote on 30-Day Revised Notices
• Review of Settlement Conference Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests, variance applications, and a condition amendment for residential projects. The body is evaluating proposals for new subdivisions and residential additions across multiple districts.

• Rezone 3955 & 4035 Leach Road to PRD for a 307-lot detached single-family development
• Rezone Guth Road, J M Turk Road, and Stanley Road to PRD for a 324-lot residential development
• Variance for 6538 County Line Road to reduce road frontage from 90 feet to 50 feet
• Variance for 5013 Pleasant View Circle to reduce side and rear yard setbacks for a detached garage
• Amend conditions of PRD for a 9-unit townhome development on Candlestick Lane

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will vote on various administrative items including notices of deficiency, releases, and homestead exemptions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 2023 property digest and the Hall/Lumpkin County boundary.

• Vote on NODs and Releases for Real, Personal, and Motor Vehicles
• Vote on Homestead Exemptions
• Vote on 45-Day Corrective Notices and 180-Day Letters for the 2023 Digest
• Discussion of Hall/Lumpkin County Boundary (Freeland/McCumber)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests, variances, and land-use applications. Key items include a proposal for a 108-unit single-family development and a public hearing to adopt property maintenance standards.

• Proposed 108-unit single-family development on 55.16± acres at Antioch Campground Road and Looper Lake Road
• Public hearing to adopt Property Maintenance standards for Gateway Corridors Overlay District
• Rezone request for truck parking and dumpster storage at 2367, 2371, and 0 Monroe Drive
• Proposed used vehicle sales lot at 2122 & 0 Browns Bridge Road
• Rezone request for 0.53± acres at 6086 Atlanta Highway to Highway Business (H-B)/GCOD

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will vote on administrative items including conservation use, new homesteads, and a specific refund request. The agenda also includes updates regarding the 2023 Digest and taxpayer issues.

• Vote on Conservation Use
• Vote on New Homesteads
• Vote on Refund Request # 08111 003002
• Vote on 45-Day Corrective Notices for 2023 Digest
• Taxpayer Issue: Charles Sanford – Boat

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 2, 2023, to consider 12 items, including rezones, use approvals, variances, and a public hearing on amending telecommunication standards. The commission will make final decisions on some items, while others will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action on November 9, 2023.

• Rezone 20.16 acres on Cleveland Highway and Donna Drive to Light Industrial for boat/RV storage and office/warehouse (Dutton Properties)
• Rezone 55.16 acres on Antioch Campground and Looper Lake roads to Planned Residential Development for 108 single-family units (Carole Freeman)
• Rezone 117.31 acres on Guth, J M Turk, and Stanley roads to Planned Residential Development for 324-lot residential development (Thompson O’Brien Kappler & Nasuti PC)
• Rezone 15.75 acres on Belmont Highway to Planned Industrial Development for truck parking and office (Gus E. Simpson)
• Public hearing to amend sections 17.410 and 17.412 on telecommunication antennas and small wireless facilities

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on the 2023 tax digest, including 45-day corrective notices and forwarding no-change notices to a hearing officer. They will also vote on conservation use, new homesteads, and a PILOT policy/procedure update, plus a specific PILOT for Kings Hawaiian. The meeting includes an appeals update and a report on the WinGAP conference.

• Vote on 2023 digest 45-day corrective notices
• Vote to forward no-change notices to hearing officer
• Vote on PILOT policy/procedure update
• Vote on PILOT for Kings Hawaiian
• Vote on conservation use and new homesteads

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to review and vote on several land-use applications, including rezones, variances, and special-use permits. Items range from a proposed 108-unit single-family development to a boat/RV storage facility and an agri-entertainment business. The commission will also consider an administrative withdrawal for a 9-lot subdivision and a request to table another application.

• 3922 Green Drive: 9-lot subdivision, administrative withdrawal required
• 3268 Whidby Road: variance to reduce right yard setback from 10 to 5 feet for detached garage
• 5991 Circle Four Ranch: caretaker residence on 3.03 acres
• 7042 Baker Lane: agri-entertainment business on 31.02 acres
• Cleveland Highway/Donna Drive: rezone to Light Industrial for boat/RV storage and office/warehouse, plus variance for buffer reduction

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative votes on notices, releases, conservation use, homestead audits, and a PILOT agreement with Kings Hawaiian. They will also review the 2023 tax digest, including 45-day notices, first-round Board of Equalization appeals, and appeal management.

• Vote on Notices of Default and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicle property
• Vote on conservation use applications and homestead audit
• Vote on PILOT agreement with Kings Hawaiian
• Review of 2023 tax digest including 45-day notices and first-round BOE appeals (September 5-8)
• Chief appraiser report on IAAO conference

The Board approved various notices of determination and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicle appeals. It also authorized the removal of duplicate homestead exemptions for one parcel and approved a conservation use covenant renewal.

• Approved minutes from August 16, 2023 meeting (3-0)
• Approved list of NOD’s & Releases for Real, Personal Property and MV appeals (3-0)
• Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (3-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters with no penalty for conservation use (3-0)
• Approved covenant renewal on parcel #08101 004002 (3-0)
• Approved removal of exemptions and 3 years of back tax on parcel #08131 008009 (3-0)
• Approved list of misc. 45-day notices for 2023 Digest (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider variances, rezoning requests, and conditional-use permits. Notable items include a proposed 133-unit rental community on Thompsons Mill Road, a 9-lot subdivision on Green Drive, and several setback variances. One item, the Green Drive subdivision, is recommended for tabling because the applicant did not meet notice sign requirements.

• Rezone 5 parcels on Thompsons Mill Road from AR-IV to PRD for a 133-unit rental community (Rochester/DCCM)
• Rezone 11.462 acres on Friendship Road from AR-IV to PCD for mixed-use development (Rochester/DCCM)
• Amend conditions of PCD on 26.685 acres at Friendship Road and Deaton Way for mixed-use development
• Amend conditions of R-I on 16 acres at 3922 Green Drive for a 9-lot subdivision (staff recommends tabling)
• Variance for used vehicle sales lot at 2353 Athens Highway, including landscape requirement variance

The Planning Commission approved variance requests for commercial signage at a self-storage facility and multiple residential setback adjustments to bring existing structures and additions into compliance.

• Approved signage variance for 2779 & 2761 Dawsonville Highway with conditions (5-0)
• Approved front yard setback reduction to 49 feet at 3634 Oakland Lane (5-0)
• Approved front yard setback reduction to 47 feet at 3634 Oakland Lane (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback reduction to 19 feet at 3634 Oakland Lane (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback reduction to 13 feet at 4157 Pine Vale Road (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback reduction to 19 feet at 4157 Pine Vale Road (5-0)
• Approved right side yard setback reduction to 9 feet at 4157 Pine Vale Road (5-0)
• Approved August 21 2023 minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will review several land-use items, including two requested withdrawals of rezoning applications, a rezoning for a welding service, and three variances for signage and a swimming pool. The commission's decisions on variances are final unless appealed, while rezoning recommendations go to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Withdrawal of rezoning for event venue at 4550 Buckhorn Road (41.67 acres)
• Withdrawal of rezoning for agricultural business at 7042 Baker Lane (32.02 acres)
• Rezone 0 Candler Road from AR-IV to Heavy Industrial (I-II) for welding service (51.47 acres)
• Sign variance for RaceTrac at 0 Cornelia Highway (20.76 acres)
• Sign variance for Pinnacle Custom Signs at 2779 & 2761 Dawsonville Highway (8.68 acres)

The Commission approved signage variances for a new RaceTrac gas station with specific conditions. Two rezone requests were withdrawn, and three other applications were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved signage variances for RaceTrac at 0 Cornelia Highway (4-0)
• Withdrew rezone request for 4550 Buckhorn Road (4-0)
• Withdrew rezone request for 7042 Baker Lane (4-0)
• Tabled rezone request for 0 Candler Road to October 16, 2023 (4-0)
• Tabled signage variance for 2779 & 2761 Dawsonville Highway to September 5, 2023 (4-0)
• Tabled setback variance for 5463 River Chase Drive to October 16, 2023 (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on approving minutes and agenda, then take action on conservation use and homestead applications. The board will also vote on 2023 digest corrective and revised notices, forwarding no-change notices, and an appeal of the 2022 sales ratio study.

• Vote on 45-day corrective notices for 2023 digest
• Vote on 30-day revised notices for 2023 digest
• Vote to forward no-change notices to Board of Equalization or hearing officer
• Vote on appeal of 2022 DOA sales ratio study
• First round of Board of Equalization hearings scheduled Sept 5-8

The Board approved lists of new and renewal conservation use covenants, 2024 homestead exemptions, and various 2023 tax digest notices. The Board also voted to recommend an appeal of the 2022 DOA sales ratio study to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved minutes from August 2, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Approved list of new/renewal conservation use covenants, excluding 08013 002042 (4-0)
• Approved renewal of covenant on #08013 002042 (4-0)
• Approved list of staff recommended conservation use denials (4-0)
• Approved list of new homesteads for 2024 (4-0)
• Approved 45-day corrective notices, 30-day change notices, and No Change Notices (4-0)
• Approved forwarding recommendation to appeal 2022 DOA sales ratio study to Board of Commissioners (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to review several land-use applications, including rezoning requests, use permits, and variances. Items range from a proposed truck terminal and food processing plant to residential subdivisions and agri-entertainment venues. The commission will make final decisions on some items, while others will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Rezone 6814 Cleveland Highway from AR-IV and H-B to I-I for a truck terminal (withdrawn by applicant)
• Rezone 7896 Calvary Cross Road from PCFD to PRD for a 12-lot subdivision
• Rezone 0 Candler Road from AR-IV to I-II for a welding service
• Use permit for agri-entertainment venue at 3555 North Bogan Road with two setback variances
• Use permit for food processing plant at 2196 Centennial Drive

The Commission approved a 5-lot subdivision on Pocahontas Drive with a condition that only one home be built at a time. Requests for an agri-entertainment venue on North Bogan Road were denied, and several requests for a truck terminal on Cleveland Highway were withdrawn.

• Approved 5-lot subdivision at 961 Pocahontas Drive with conditions (3-2)
• Denied agri-entertainment venue use at 3555 North Bogan Road (5-0)
• Denied setback variance for structures at 3555 North Bogan Road (5-0)
• Denied setback variance for parking at 3555 North Bogan Road (5-0)
• Withdrew rezone request for truck terminal at 6814 Cleveland Highway (5-0)
• Withdrew outdoor storage request at 6814 Cleveland Highway (5-0)
• Withdrew variance request for truck terminal at 6814 Cleveland Highway (5-0)
• Approved July 24, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to vote on administrative items such as notices of assessment, homestead exemptions, conservation use, and refund requests. They will also discuss the 2023 tax digest, including corrective notices and appeals status, and consider policy changes on official signatures and tax abatement. The meeting includes an executive session and is largely routine procedural business.

• Vote on 2023 digest 45-day corrective notices
• Vote on refund request
• Vote on tax abatement policy
• Vote on official signatures policy
• Discussion of appeals status update

The Board approved lists of new 2024 homestead exemptions, conservation use covenants, and various property tax appeals. The Board also approved the final version of the Policy & Procedure Manual and a specific tax refund request for the Board of Commissioners to review.

• Approved list of new 2024 homesteads (5-0)
• Approved list of new and mid-year change conservation use covenants (5-0)
• Approved staff-recommended denials for conservation use covenants #11006 000013, #11006 000021, and #11006 000022 (5-0)
• Approved sending a refund request for property #12020 000032 (Burnette) to the Board of Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved final version of the Policy & Procedure Manual
• Approved current list of NODs and Releases for Real, Personal Property, and Motor Vehicle appeals (5-0)
• Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (5-0)
• Approved list of miscellaneous 45-day notices (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 24, 2023, to consider several land-use applications, including a tabled agri-entertainment request, multiple variances, and proposed subdivisions. 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 August 24, 2023.

• 5351 Lanier Islands Parkway: agri-entertainment use on 17.14 acres, tabled from May 15, applicant requests tabling to August 7
• 8511 & 8515 Belton Bridge Road: variance to reduce road frontage from 90 to 50 feet for a 2-lot subdivision
• 3463 Leisure Lane: two variances to reduce rear yard setback (20 to 2 feet, and 20 to 13 feet) for accessory building compliance
• 6178 Lake Lanier Heights Road: two variances to reduce side yard setbacks (10 to 3 feet, and 10 to 4 feet) for residential addition
• 3555 North Bogan Road: agri-entertainment venue with variances to reduce structure setback from 300 to 15 feet and parking setback from 200 to 15 feet

The Commission approved a road frontage variance for a 2-lot subdivision and two setback variances for accessory buildings. Several other requests were tabled due to applicant requests, public opposition, or clerical errors in notification.

• Approved road frontage variance for 2-lot subdivision at 8511 & 8515 Belton Bridge Road (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance (20ft to 2ft) at 3463 Leisure Lane (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance (20ft to 13ft) at 3463 Leisure Lane (5-0)
• Tabled agri-entertainment request at 5351 Lanier Islands Parkway (5-0)
• Tabled side yard setback variances at 6178 Lake Lanier Heights Road (5-0)
• Tabled 5-lot subdivision request at 5961 Pocahontas Drive (5-0)
• Tabled agri-entertainment requests at 3555 North Bogan Road (5-0)
• Tabled food processing plant request at 24196 Centennial Drive (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 17, 2023, to consider rezoning and variance requests. Two previously tabled applications from Arabella Capital, LLC propose a 121-lot subdivision and a 216-lot subdivision on Buffington Farm Road. The commission will also review a variance for a commercial property on Hall Street and a rezoning for an agricultural business on Baker Lane. Decisions on some items are final unless appealed, while others are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezone 55.54 acres at 3271 & 3270 Buffington Farm Road from AR-III and V-C to PRD for a 121-lot subdivision (Arabella Capital, LLC)
• Amend PRD conditions on 108.13 acres at 3293 & 3341 Buffington Farm Road for a 216-lot subdivision (Arabella Capital, LLC)
• Variance to reduce front yard setback from 75 to 25 feet at 110 Hall Street (Pirkle Gutter Supply)
• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 20 to 14 feet at 110 Hall Street (Pirkle Gutter Supply)
• Rezone 32.02 acres at 7042 Baker Lane from AR-IV to PCD for an agricultural business (Laura Labovitz)

The Commission approved a request to amend conditions for a 216-lot subdivision and a rezone for a 121-lot subdivision on Buffington Farm Road. A setback variance for a commercial addition on Hall Street was also approved.

• Approved amended conditions for 216-lot subdivision at 3293 & 3341 Buffington Farm Road (4-0)
• Approved rezone from AR-III and V-C to PRD for 121-lot subdivision at 3271 & 3270 Buffington Farm Road (4-0)
• Approved front and side yard setback variances for commercial addition at 110 Hall Street (4-0)
• Approved June 19, 2023 minutes (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Assessors will hold its regular business meeting to vote on administrative items, including notices of delinquency and releases, conservation use, and exempt property. The board will also vote on the 2023 tax digest, including 45-day corrective notices and 30-day revised notices, and receive an appeals status update. The chief appraiser will report on policy and procedures and the GAAO Summer Conference.

• Vote on 2023 Digest 45-Day Corrective Notices
• Vote on 2023 Digest 30-Day Revised Notices
• 2023 Tax Digest Submission
• Vote on NOD's & Releases (Real/Personal/Motor Vehicles)
• Vote on Conservation Use and Exempt Property

The Board approved several tax-exempt applications for churches and processed various property appraisal notices. It also approved a new Policy & Procedure manual and authorized the mailing of personal property notices.

• Approved 2023 Policy & Procedure manual (4-0)
• Approved exempt application for Lanier Point Church Inc. #07330 002001 (4-0)
• Approved exempt application for Lanier Point Church Inc. #07331 002034 (4-0)
• Approved exempt application for Gainesville IS Church of the Nazarene #319298 (4-0)
• Approved mid-year voluntary breach on #11065 000011 (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal of CUVA application on #12015 000010 (4-0)
• Approved list of NODs & Releases for Real, Personal Property and MV appeals (4-0)
• Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will hold its regular business meeting, including votes on the 2023 tax digest, no-change notices, and administrative items. The board will also discuss the FY2024 budget and receive reports from the chief appraiser.

• Vote on 2023 digest no-change notices
• Vote on personal property NODs and releases
• Vote on conservation use and exempt property
• Discussion of FY2024 budget
• Appeals status update

The Board approved tax exemptions for the Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Community Baptist Church. The Board also approved lists for personal property releases, conservation use covenants, and 2023 digest notices. Discussion on policies and procedures was tabled.

• Approved minutes from June 7, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved list of NOD’s & Releases for Personal Property (5-0)
• Approved list of new/renewal conservation use covenants (5-0)
• Approved list of mid-year breach reversals for conservation use (5-0)
• Approved 2023 exempt application for Georgia Mountain Food Bank (#15031 000050A, B, & C) (5-0)
• Approved 2023 exempt application for Community Baptist Church (#15018 000106) (5-0)
• Approved list of 2023 Digest MV No Change notices (5-0)
• Tabled policies and procedures (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will review seven applications, including a tabled agri-entertainment use, several variances, a rezone for a truck terminal, and a food truck use. Decisions on some items are final unless appealed, while others are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action on July 27, 2023.

• 5351 Lanier Islands Parkway: agri-entertainment use on 17.14 acres (tabled from May 15)
• 4312 Cherokee Trail: front yard setback variance from 55 to 48 feet for storage building
• 3041 & 3042 W S Cain Road: variance for flag lot standards for 3-lot subdivision
• 6060 Old Federal Road: 3-lot subdivision use on 2.942 acres
• 6814 Cleveland Highway: rezone to Light Industrial for truck terminal, plus outdoor storage and variance

The Planning Commission approved a front yard setback variance for a storage building and two subdivision requests. Several other items, including a request for agri-entertainment and a truck terminal rezone, were tabled to future meetings.

• Approved front yard setback variance for storage building at 4312 Cherokee Trail (4-0)
• Approved variance for 3-lot subdivision at 3041 & 3042 WS Cain Road (4-0)
• Approved 3-lot subdivision at 6060 Old Federal Road (4-0)
• Tabled agri-entertainment request at 5351 Lanier Islands Parkway to July 24, 2023 (4-0)
• Tabled rezone to Light Industrial at 6814 Cleveland Highway to August 7, 2023 (4-0)
• Tabled outdoor storage request at 6814 Cleveland Highway to August 7, 2023 (4-0)
• Tabled development standard variances at 6814 Cleveland Highway to August 7, 2023 (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will hold its regular business meeting, voting on notices of assessment and releases, personal property notices, and conservation use applications. They will also discuss the 2023 tax digest, including corrective notices, appeals status, and the chief appraiser's report on the FY2024 budget.

• Vote on NODs & Releases for Real/Personal/Motor Vehicles
• Vote on Personal Property Notices
• Vote on Conservation Use applications
• Discussion of 2023 Digest: 45-Day Corrective Notices and Originally Suppressed Notices
• Chief Appraiser's Report on CAVEAT and FY2024 Budget

The Board approved several lists regarding conservation use covenants, including renewals, denials, and breaches. The Board also approved lists of miscellaneous 45-day and suppressed property notices. Staff provided updates on the 2023 digest appeals and the FY2024 budget.

• Approved list of new/renewal covenants (5-0)
• Approved staff recommended denials on mid-year change covenants (5-0)
• Approved staff recommended denials on new/renewal covenants (5-0)
• Approved list of covenants choosing not to renew (5-0)
• Approved list of mid-year breaches (5-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters for potential mid-year breaches (5-0)
• Approved list of misc. 45-day notices (5-0)
• Approved list of suppressed notices (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a hardship mobile home appeal and a residential business rezoning. It also approved a conditional use for an agri-entertainment venue but denied a related variance for music amplification.

• Approved hardship mobile home appeal at 3621 Reece Circle (3-0)
• Approved conditional use for agri-entertainment venue at 3263 Tanners Mill Road with conditions (3-0)
• Denied variance for outside music amplification at 3263 Tanners Mill Road (3-0)
• Approved rezoning from R-I-L to AR-III at 4375 Peckerwood Road with conditions (3-0)
• Approved residential business use at 4375 Peckerwood Road with conditions (3-0)
• Approved variance from residential business conditions at 4375 Peckerwood Road with conditions (3-0)
• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission is meeting to review 16 agenda items, including variances, rezones, and use permits. Items marked with one asterisk are final decisions unless appealed, while those with two asterisks are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action on June 22, 2023.

• Variance for mobile home at 4017 C Rogers Road (setback 16 to 14 feet)
• Rezone to Light Industrial at 3675 & 3745 Friendship Road for landscape supply business
• Rezone to Light Industrial at 6034 Lanier Islands Parkway for enclosed boat & RV storage
• Rezone to Planned Residential Development at 3271 & 3270 Buffington Farm Road for 216-lot subdivision
• Telecommunications facilities at 6084 Highway 52 and 5182 Odum Smallwood Road

The Planning Commission approved several property variances for mobile home placement, shed compliance, and garage construction. It also approved a conditional use request for a small engine repair business. Two rezoning and amendment applications for Buffington Farm Road were tabled.

• Approved dwelling unit variance for mobile home at 4017 C Rogers Road (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance for shed at 3432 & 0 Cleveland Highway (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance for garage at 4601 Old Cornelia Highway (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for rural small engine repair business at 5860 Gailey Drive (5-0)
• Tabled rezone request for 3271 & 3270 Buffington Farm Road to July 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled PRD condition amendment for 3293 & 3341 Buffington Farm Road to July 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on administrative items, including notices of assessment and releases, and approve the 2023 Notices of Assessment. They will also discuss the 2024 budget and a space study. The meeting is largely routine, with votes on standard property assessment matters.

• Vote on Notices of Assessment (NODs) and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicles
• Vote on homestead exemption audit report
• Approval of 2023 Notices of Assessment (NOAs)
• Discussion of corrective notices for Sardis Connector
• Discussion of FY2024 budget and Precision Planning space study

The Board of Tax Assessors approved lists of homestead exemptions to be removed and various conservation use covenants. The board also approved the mailing of personal property notices and a refund request related to the Sardis Connector Project.

• Approved NODs and Releases for Real, Personal Property, and Motor Vehicle appeals (5-0)
• Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (5-0)
• Approved removal of 2023 Homestead Exemptions (5-0)
• Approved removal and back taxing of duplicate homesteads (5-0)
• Approved new/renewal conservation use covenants (4-0)
• Approved mid-year change conservation covenants and FLPA mid-year change (5-0)
• Approved staff recommended denials for conservation covenants, including parcel #12151 000014B (5-0)
• Approved sending refund request for parcel #10098 000004F to the Board of Commissioners (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will meet to consider several land-use applications, including two variance requests, two use approvals, a rezone for an event venue, and a proposed amendment to the county's short-term rental regulations. Two applicants have requested to table their items. The commission will also approve minutes from its April 17 meeting.

• Variance for 6560 Lanier Islands Parkway: reduce left side yard setback from 10 to 9 feet for a residence
• Variance for 4017 C Rogers Road: reduce dwelling unit width from 16 to 14 feet for a mobile home (tabling requested)
• Use approval for 2156 Athens Highway: car sales on 11.16 acres zoned I-II
• Use approval for 1596 Fulenwider Road: epoxy manufacturing facility on 5.66 acres zoned I-II
• Rezone for 4550 Buckhorn Road: from AR-III to PCD for an event venue (tabling requested)

The Commission approved amendments to the short-term rental ordinance regarding business licenses and covenants. It also approved conditional use requests for car sales and epoxy manufacturing, and a residential setback variance.

• Approved amendments to Short Term Rental Ordinance Section 17.216.060 (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for car sales at 2156 Athens Highway with conditions (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for epoxy manufacturing at 1596 Fulenwider Road with conditions (4-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance from 10 to 9 feet at 6560 Lanier Islands Parkway with conditions
• Tabled rezone request for event venue at 4550 Buckhorn Road to a date to be determined (4-0)
• Tabled mobile home variance request at 4017 C Rogers Road to May 15, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on the minutes of its last regular business meeting, the agenda, conservation use applications, and homestead exemptions. The board will also discuss the 2023 tax digest valuation updates, rescheduling the May 5 meeting, staffing, and a FY2024 budget committee presentation. An executive session is scheduled, followed by assessor comments and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes of last regular business meeting – vote
• Conservation use – vote
• Approve homestead exemptions – vote
• 2023 tax digest valuation updates (residential/agri, comm/ind) and TY2023 digest calendar
• Reschedule May 5 meeting

The Board approved lists of new 2023 homestead exemptions and conservation use covenants, including renewals and mid-year changes. The Board also rescheduled the tax notice mailing date and adjusted the May meeting calendar.

• Approved new/renewal conservation use covenants (5-0)
• Approved mid-year change conservation covenants (5-0)
• Approved list of covenants not renewing (5-0)
• Approved reversal of early out on #09078 000001 (5-0)
• Approved list of new 2023 homesteads (5-0)
• Approved sending personal property refund request for Acct #311089 to the BOC (5-0)
• Changed tax notice mailing date from May 5, 2023 to May 12, 2023
• Canceled May 3 and May 17 meetings; scheduled single May meeting for May 10, 2023

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider seven items, including road frontage and setback variances, a use subject to approval, and amended conditions for a planned office development. Decisions on items marked with one or three asterisks are final unless appealed, while the item marked with two asterisks is a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. The meeting will also include approval of the April 3, 2023 minutes.

• 6554 Ben Parks Road: road frontage variance from 150 to 60.5 feet for a 2-lot subdivision (District 3)
• 3432 & 0 Cleveland Highway & 3572 Casper Drive: road frontage variance from 150 to 50 feet for a 2-lot subdivision (District 3)
• 4225 Arthur Miller Road: front yard setback variance from 40 to 13 feet for a pole barn (District 3)
• 1400 Bradford Street Extension: front and side yard setback variances and sign variance for a monument sign (District 4)
• 4240 Winder Highway: amend conditions of a Planned Office Development for mixed offices (District 1)

The Planning Commission approved five separate requests for road frontage variances, setback variances, and conditional use for caretaker residences. All approved items included specific conditions regarding site plans, shared driveways, or surveyor certifications.

• Approved road frontage variance for 2-lot subdivision at 6554 Ben Parks Road (5-0)
• Approved road frontage variance for 2-lot subdivision at 3432 & 0 Cleveland Highway (5-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance for pole barn at 4225 Arthur Miller Road (5-0)
• Approved front yard, side yard, and sign variances for monument sign at 1400 Bradford Street Extension (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for two caretaker residences at 4425 & 4465 Peckerwood Road (5-0)
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (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 appraisal matters such as FOX Factory, Inc., 2022 notices, and the 2023 tax digest revaluation status. The chief appraiser will report on the FY2024 budget, and the board may enter executive session.

• Vote on NODs & Releases for Real/Personal/Motor Vehicles
• Vote on Homestead Exemption and Conservation Use applications
• Review of FOX Factory, Inc. appraisal
• 2023 Digest Revaluation Status Report
• Chief Appraiser's FY2024 Budget Report

The Board of Tax Assessors approved lists for 2023 homestead exemptions and various conservation use covenants. The board also authorized the mailing of personal property and mobile home notices. Representatives from Fox Factory Inc met with the board regarding a missed Free Port exemption deadline.

• Approved 2023 new Homestead Exemptions list (5-0)
• Approved conservation covenants requesting early out (5-0)
• Approved conservation covenants choosing not to renew (5-0)
• Approved conservation covenants withdrawing applications (5-0)
• Approved mid-year change conservation covenants (5-0)
• Approved new/renewal conservation covenants (5-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters with no penalty for owners deceased (5-0)
• Approved mailing of Personal Property and Mobile Home notices (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved conditional use requests for an inert landfill and a used auto/boat sales business. The commission also approved a road name change and several text amendments to residential development regulations.

• Approved conditional use for used auto/boat sales and repair at 5303 Browns Bridge Road (4-0)
• Approved variances for gravel parking and specific fencing at 5303 Browns Bridge Road (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for an inert landfill at 1563 Calvary Church Road (4-0)
• Approved establishing a name for an unnamed road section near Big Creek Road (4-0)
• Approved text amendment to Section 17.180.010 (4-0)
• Approved text amendment to Section 17.180.040 (4-0)
• Approved text amendment to Section 17.180.042 (4-0)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved four separate requests involving residential additions, lot subdivisions, a church construction project, and the relocation of a site-built home. All approved items included specific conditions for development and permitting.

• Approved front yard setback variances for residential addition at 2541 Cove Road (5-0)
• Approved road frontage variances for 2-lot subdivision at 5575 Bogus Road (5-0)
• Approved architectural variance for church at 3331 Friendship Road with masonry siding requirement (5-0)
• Approved relocation of a 1967 site-built dwelling at 5407 Lowman Road (5-0)
• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote to approve the 2023 Tax Digest, which includes valuation updates for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties. The board will also vote on conservation use designations and approve homestead exemptions. Additionally, the agenda includes a review of the 2022 Tax Digest corrective notices and a Chief Appraisers Report on online forms and policies.

• Vote to approve 2023 Tax Digest valuation updates for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties
• Vote to approve Homestead Exemptions and Exempt Property
• Vote on Conservation Use designations
• Review of 2022 Tax Digest Corrective Notices
• Chief Appraisers Report on Online Forms Update, TADs, and Policy & Procedures

The Board approved lists for conservation use covenants and new 2023 homestead exemptions. One exempt property application for Good News at Noon Inc. was denied. The Board also approved a list of 45-day notices for the 2022 tax digest.

• Approved new/renewal conservation use covenants (4-0)
• Approved mid-year change conservation use covenants (4-0)
• Approved list of covenants not renewing (4-0)
• Approved list of new 2023 homesteads (4-0)
• Denied exempt application for Good News at Noon Inc. (#01049 001014F) (4-0)
• Approved list of 45-day notices for 2022 Tax Digest (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 1, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 6, 2023, to consider several land-use items, including two master sign plan amendments, two rezoning requests, a use approval, and a text amendment to the county code. The commission's decisions on some items are final unless appealed, while others are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action on April 13, 2023.

• 1000 Treesort View: amend PRD conditions for master sign plan (25.58 acres, Price Rd)
• 1670 Friendship Rd & Thompsons Mill Rd: amend PCD conditions for master sign plan (5.43 acres)
• 2014 Edmonds Dr: rezone AR-III to R-I for 3-lot subdivision (2.62 acres)
• 4916 Cleveland Hwy: rezone O-I to PCD for self-storage facility (7.00 acres)
• Text amendment to Title 17 (sections 17.20.1110, 17.20.1130, 17.20.1140, 17.240.130.A, delete Appendix B, add new 17.240)

The commission approved two master sign plans and a residential rezoning for a 3-lot subdivision. A request to rezone land for a self-storage facility was denied following public opposition and concerns over the site plan. Text amendments to the Official Code of Hall County regarding street definitions were also approved.

• Approved master sign package for Treesort Apartment Complex (5-0)
• Approved master sign package for Chateau Senior Living Apartments (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2014 Edmonds Drive from AR-III to R-I for 3-lot subdivision (5-0)
• Approved subdivision of 2014 Edmonds Drive into 3 building lots (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of 4916 Cleveland Highway from O-I to PCD for self-storage (4-1)
• Approved text amendments to Title 17 of the Official Code of Hall County (5-0)
• Approved February 20, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors approved lists for 2023 homestead exemptions and various conservation use covenants. The board also authorized the mailing of personal property notices and approved a list of NODs and releases for property appeals.

• Approved minutes from February 15, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved list of 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 covenants choosing not to renew (5-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters with no penalty for owners who died (5-0)
• Approved mid-year change covenants and new/renewal covenants (5-0)

Planning Commission

The provided text contains excerpts from zoning regulations regarding planned development districts rather than meeting minutes. No actions, votes, or decisions were recorded.

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to vote on conservation use applications and homestead exemptions, and to discuss updates on the 2022 and 2023 tax digests, including appeals and valuation updates. They will also review personal property returns, staffing, and the FY2024 budget. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and the agenda.

• Vote on conservation use applications
• Vote on homestead exemptions
• 2022 tax digest appeals update
• 2023 tax digest valuation updates
• FY2024 budget discussion

The Board approved lists of new, renewal, and mid-year change conservation covenants, as well as new homestead exemptions for 2023. The Board also authorized intent to breach letters without penalty for owners who have died. Staff provided updates on tax digests and the FY2024 budget.

• Approved minutes from February 1, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Approved list of new/renewal conservation covenants (4-0)
• Approved list of mid-year change conservation covenants (4-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters with no penalty due to owner death (4-0)
• Approved list of covenants choosing not to renew (4-0)
• Approved list of new homesteads for 2023 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to review several land-use applications, including rezoning requests, variances, and a use permit. Items include a countertop manufacturing facility, a mixed-use office-institutional park, and multiple residential variances. The commission will make final decisions on some items unless appealed, while others will be recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezone 1600 Athens Highway from H-B to I-I for countertop manufacturing with outdoor storage
• Variance for 3325 Lakeland Road to reduce front yard setback from 30 to 10 feet
• Variance for 4654 Shirley Road to reduce road frontage from 150 to 50 feet for a 6-lot subdivision
• Rezone 3675 Thompson Bridge Road and adjacent parcels to Planned Office Development for mixed-use office-institutional park
• Use permit for 1600 Athens Highway for countertop manufacturing with outside storage

The Planning Commission approved several rezoning requests and variances, including a 42.97-acre mixed-use park for Northeast Georgia Health Systems. Other approvals included a countertop manufacturing site and a 6-lot residential subdivision. All votes for these items passed 5-0.

• Approved rezone and conditional use for countertop manufacturing at 1600 Athens Highway (5-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance for residential porch and garage at 3325 Lakeland Road (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance for residential addition at 3268 Whidby Road (5-0)
• Approved road frontage variance and subdivision for 6-lot residential project at 4654 Shirley Road (5-0)
• Approved rezone to Planned Office Development for Northeast Georgia Health Systems at Thompson Bridge Road/Southers Road (5-0)
• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors approved the list of new 2023 homestead exemptions and various tax notices. The board also reviewed sales trends and updates to commercial and industrial cost tables. An executive session was held to discuss pending litigation.

• Approved minutes from January 18, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved list of NOD’s & Releases for Real, Personal Property and Motor Vehicle appeals (4-0)
• Approved mailing of 30/45 day Personal Property notices (4-0)
• Approved list of new 2023 Homestead Exemptions (4-0)
• Approved list of miscellaneous corrective 45 day notices for 2022 Tax Digest (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to vote on administrative items including conservation use, homestead exemptions, and a refund, as well as approving the 2022 tax digest notices and discussing the 2023 digest and sales ratio. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and agenda, plus reports from the chief appraiser and an executive session.

• Vote on conservation use
• Vote to approve homestead exemptions
• Vote on refund
• Vote on 45 & 30-day miscellaneous notices for 2022 tax digest
• Discussion of 2022 appeals update and Department of Revenue review

The Board approved lists for new and removed 2023 homestead exemptions and conservation use covenants. A refund request for a specific property was forwarded to the Board of Commissioners. The Board also approved various tax digest notices for 2022.

• Approved minutes from January 4, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved list of early out conservation use covenants (5-0)
• Approved list of conservation use covenants not renewing (5-0)
• Approved list of new 2023 homesteads (5-0)
• Approved list of 2023 homesteads to be removed (5-0)
• Approved forwarding refund request for #08140 000092 to Board of Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved 30-day notice on #12023 000010 (5-0)
• Approved list of 45-day notices and no change notices for BOE (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will review seven land use applications, including two rezonings and multiple variances. Key decisions include changing the zoning for a countertop manufacturing facility on Athens Highway and approving an event venue on Friendship Road. The commission will also consider a text amendment to Section 17.180 of the county code. Final action on most items is reserved for the Board of Commissioners on February 23, 2023.

• Rezone 1600 Athens Highway Building C from Highway-Business to Light-Industrial for countertop manufacturing
• Rezone 5937 Union Church Road from Agricultural-Residential-IV to Highway-Business for an 8,000 SF building
• Variance for 3515 Friendship Road to allow gravel parking and reduced setbacks for an event venue
• Variance for 6600 Shoal Creek Road to reduce flag lot width from 150 feet to 101 feet for two residential lots
• Text amendment to Section 17.180 of the Hall County Code

The Commission denied both the variance and use requests for a proposed agri-entertainment event venue on Friendship Road. It approved a boat and RV storage expansion, a residential lot variance, an egg processing plant expansion, and a commercial rezone.

• Approved expansion of boat & RV storage at 6046 Lanier Islands Parkway with conditions (5-0)
• Approved residential lot width variance at 6600 Shoal Creek Road with conditions (5-0)
• Denied variances for event venue at 3515 Friendship Road (5-0)
• Denied use request for event venue at 3515 Friendship Road (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for egg processing at 2079 Memorial Park Drive with conditions (5-0)
• Tabled rezone and use requests for 1600 Athens Highway Building C to Feb 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved rezone from AR-IV to H-B at 5937 Union Church Road with conditions (5-0)
• Tabled text amendment to Section 17.180 to Feb 20, 2032 (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will hold its regular business meeting, including votes on minutes, agenda, and the election of a chair, vice chair, and appointment of secretary. They will also review administrative items such as notices of assessment and releases, conservation use and exempt property, and discuss the 2022 tax digest, 2023 appraisal projects, and other business.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair & Appointment of Secretary
• Vote on Notices of Assessment (NODs) & Releases for Real/Personal/Motor Vehicles
• Vote on Personal Property Notices
• Vote on Conservation Use and Exempt Property
• Discussion of 2022 Tax Digest, 45-Day Misc. Notices, and 2022 Appeals Update

The Board re-elected its leadership and approved several administrative property tax actions. Decisions included the approval of a partial tax exemption for a recovery property and the withdrawal of a conservation use application.

• Re-elected Eric Jackson as Chairman, Ann Hood as Vice-Chairman, and Steve Watson as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 14, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved current list of NODs, Releases for Real and Personal Property, and MV appeals (5-0)
• Approved mailing of 30/45 day Personal Property notices (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of CUVA application on #12023 000010 (5-0)
• Approved 82% exemption and 18% taxable status for property #09124 000051 for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved 45-day misc. notice for 2022 Tax Digest (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a meeting on January 3, 2023, to review several land-use applications. These include amendments to planned developments, variances, and rezonings. The commission will make final decisions on some items, while others will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Amend conditions for PCD at 5385 Winder Highway for car condos, storage, commercial, and retail
• Variance at 6725 Bass Circle to reduce southern setback from 15 to 4 feet for a single-family home
• Rezone 91.51 acres at Lula Road and Cagle Road to Planned Industrial Development for commercial and industrial uses
• Rezone 35.71 acres at 3435 Springdale Forrest Boulevard to R-I for 29 single-family homes
• Rezone 6.72 acres at 3814 Bolding Road to Mobile Home Park for a travel trailer park

The Commission approved a 91.51-acre mixed-use business park and a 27-lot residential subdivision. A request for a travel trailer park was denied, and a car condo project was tabled.

• Approved 91.51-acre mixed-use business park at Lula Road/Cagle Road with conditions (3-1)
• Approved 27-lot single-family subdivision at 3435 Springdale Forrest Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved use for 29-lot subdivision at 3435 Springdale Forrest Boulevard with conditions (3-1)
• Approved 38-unit residential rental community at 3055 Tumbling Creek Road with conditions (4-0)
• Approved setback variance for single-family home at 5645 Burke Lane with conditions (4-0)
• Denied rezoning for 28-space travel trailer park at 3814 Bolding Road (4-0)
• Tabled PCD amendment for car condos at 5385 Winder Highway to Feb 20, 2023 (4-0)
• Withdrew setback variance request for 6725 Bass Circle (4-0)