Hall County public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 20, 2021, to consider several rezoning requests and other land-use applications. Notable items include a request to rezone 347 acres on Gillsville Highway for a 399-unit residential development, as well as previously tabled rezoning applications for industrial and residential projects. The commission will also review a variance request and a use approval application.

• Rezone 347.23 acres at 2955 Gillsville Highway from R-I to PRD for 399 single-family homes and townhomes (Forestar)
• Rezone 0.96 acre at 6541 Henry Smith Road from AR-IV to PID for a fabrication business (Tyler Crawford)
• Rezone 20.67 acres at 6804 Spout Springs Road from PCFD to PRD for 95 single-family homes (Rabun Gap Holdings)
• Rezone 6.50 acres at 1829 New Harvest Road from AR-III to I-I for a trucking company and repair shop (LCL Holding)
• Variance request at 6052 Seminole Drive to reduce front yard setback from 65 to 40 feet and side yard from 15 to 5 feet for a detached garage (Morgan Brick)

The Hall County Planning Commission approved rezoning for a fabrication business (3-2), a trucking company and repair shop (5-0), and a commercial kitchen (5-0). It also approved a variance for a detached garage, amended conditions for a truck terminal, and approved a subdivision for compliance. The commission denied a 399-unit residential development (5-0) and tabled a 95-unit subdivision request to January 4, 2022.

• Approved rezoning to PID for fabrication business at 6541 Henry Smith Rd (3-2)
• Approved rezoning to H-B for trucking company at 1829 New Harvest Rd (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to H-B for commercial kitchen at 3761 Winder Hwy (5-0)
• Approved front yard variance, denied side yard variance at 6052 Seminole Dr (5-0)
• Approved amended conditions for truck terminal at 3307 & 3333 Athens Hwy (5-0)
• Approved subdivision for compliance at 3639, 3651, & 3655 White Sulphur Rd (5-0)
• Denied rezoning to PRD for 399-unit development at 2955 Gillsville Hwy (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning to PRD for 95-unit subdivision at 6804 Spout Springs Rd (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will vote on several administrative items including Homestead Exemptions for 2022 and Conservation Use applications. The meeting also includes votes regarding the 2021 Tax Digest, corrective assessment notices, and the mobile home digest.

• Vote on 2022 Homestead Exemptions
• Vote on Conservation Use applications
• Vote on 2021 Tax Digest assessment notices
• Vote on Mobile Home Digest
• Discussion of TADs for Midland Gainesville and Bourbon Brothers

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved several routine items, including the 2022 homestead exemption list, conservation use covenant breach penalties, an exempt application for a church, the 2022 mobile home digest, and the 2022 meeting schedule. All votes were unanimous. No major policy changes or controversial decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 new homestead exemptions list (4-0)
• Approved conservation use covenant breaches with penalty (4-0)
• Approved sending intent-to-breach letters for early covenant exits with no penalty (4-0)
• Approved sending intent-to-breach letters for owner death cases with no penalty (4-0)
• Approved exempt application for parcel #08044 002020 (Iglesia Pentecostal El Tabernaculo de Oakwood) (4-0)
• Approved mailing miscellaneous assessment notices (4-0)
• Approved forwarding appeal on parcel #12058 000051 to Board of Equalization (4-0)
• Approved 2022 Mobile Home Digest (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will review nine applications, including four setback variances, one telecommunication tower, and four rezoning requests. The most significant items involve rezoning a 22-acre tract for a 330-unit multifamily development and an 84-acre tract for light manufacturing. Final decisions on variances are made by the Commission, while rezonings and the tower require a final vote by the Board of Commissioners on January 13, 2022.

• Rezone 22.03 acres at 2500 Athens Highway from Suburban Shopping to Planned Residential Development for 330 units
• Rezone 84.48 acres at 5631 Cornelia Highway from Agricultural Residential-IV to Planned Industrial Development for manufacturing
• Rezone 2.84 acres at Lyncliff Road from Agricultural Residential-III to Highway Business for outdoor boat and RV storage
• Approve telecommunication tower on 100.37 acres at 4410 Holly Springs Road
• Grant front yard setback variance from 40 to 25 feet at 3240 Duckett Mill Road

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a rezoning for a light manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facility on Cornelia Highway, with conditions including a 75-foot buffer and an 8-foot fence for outdoor storage. They also approved several setback variances and a telecommunications tower request. A request to rezone a 2.41-acre tract for a 3-lot subdivision was denied. One rezoning application was withdrawn, and another was tabled to a future meeting.

• Approved withdrawal of Chris Patton's rezoning application for outdoor boat and RV storage (3-0, Hunt abstaining)
• Tabled Michael Twiner's rezoning request for a 330-unit multifamily development to January 18, 2022 (3-0, Hunt abstaining)
• Approved Chris Patton/Patton Land Surveying's rezoning for light manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facility with conditions (3-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance from 40 to 25 feet for Andrew R. Cain & Billie M. Cain (3-0)
• Approved left side yard setback variance from 15 to 1 foot for Shane Chastain, with conditions to record plat and obtain retroactive permit (3-0)
• Approved right side yard setback variance from 10 to 5 feet for Douglas Duffee (3-0)
• Approved road frontage variances for Cole Burchardt's minor subdivision (3-0)
• Approved Verizon Wireless's request for a telecommunication tower with conditions (3-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will vote on various administrative items including Notices of Decision, releases, and exemptions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 2021 tax digest, appeals, and 2022 valuation planning.

• Vote on Real, Personal, and Motor Vehicle Notices of Decision and Releases
• Vote on Conservation Use, Homestead Exemptions, and Exempt Property
• Discussion of 2021 Tax Digest corrective notices and appeals
• Review of 2022 valuation planning and appraisal systems
• Chief Appraiser report regarding cybersecurity and online applications

The Board approved multiple routine items including minutes, agenda, NODs, conservation use early outs, homestead exemptions, and several exempt applications. One exempt application for Chattahoochee Baptist Association was denied. The meeting also included updates on staffing, the 2022 meeting schedule, and cybersecurity.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2021 meeting (3-0, Jackson abstained)
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved NODs & 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 early out covenants for Conservation Use (5-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters for potential breaches (5-0)
• Denied exempt application for Chattahoochee Baptist Association (2-3)
• Approved exempt applications for Iglesiz Pozo Esperanza, St John's Baptist Church, and Habitat for Humanity (5-0 each)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider 13 items, including four previously tabled applications and several new requests. Decisions on site plans, uses, and variances will be final unless appealed, while rezoning recommendations will go to the Board of Commissioners for final action on January 13, 2022.

• Tabled site plan for salvage/junkyard at 2140 Athens Highway (27.62 acres, I-I zoning)
• Tabled rezoning of 20.67 acres at 6804 Spout Springs Road to PRD for 95 single-family homes
• Rezoning of 34.03 acres at 1560-1586 Pine Valley Road to PRD for 249 townhomes
• Rezoning of 6.50 acres at 1829 New Harvest Road to I-I for trucking company and repair shop
• Annual review of hardship mobile home at 4751 Flat Creek Road

The Hall County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of two previously tabled junkyard/salvage applications on Athens Highway, both by 4-1 votes with Mr. Varner opposed. The commission also approved several variances and use requests, and tabled multiple rezoning applications to future meetings. All decisions are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners unless noted otherwise.

• Recommended approval of salvage/junkyard site plan at 2140 Athens Hwy (4-1)
• Recommended approval of salvage/junkyard use at 2156 Athens Hwy (4-1)
• Tabled rezoning for fabrication business at 6541 Henry Smith Rd to Dec 20
• Tabled rezoning for 95-unit subdivision at 6804 Spout Springs Rd to Dec 20
• Approved two road frontage variances (5-0 each)
• Approved rear yard setback variance at 5161 Golden Oak Cove (5-0)
• Approved construction trailer use at 989 West Ridge Rd (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning for trucking/repair shop at 1829 New Harvest Rd to Dec 20

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes and agenda, and to vote on various property tax items such as notices of assessment, conservation use renewals, refund requests, homestead exemptions, and exempt property applications. They will also review the 2021 tax digest, including 30-day and 45-day corrective notices, and vote on schedules for marine equipment and mobile homes. The meeting includes updates on appeals, staffing, and other administrative business.

• Vote on Notices of Assessment (NODs) and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicle property
• Vote on 2021 tax digest items including 30-day and 45-day corrective notices
• Vote on ABOS schedule for marine equipment and NADA schedule for mobile homes
• Vote on refund requests, homestead exemptions, and exempt property applications
• Discussion of appeals, including BOE/HO hearings and settlement conferences

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved routine items including minutes, agenda, NODs, notices, conservation use covenants, new homesteads, and an exempt application for Habitat for Humanity. They tabled a separate Habitat for Humanity exemption on parcel #15019 000159 pending more information. No major policy changes or controversial decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of October 20, 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 Personal Property 30/45 day notices (4-0)
• Approved list of early out covenants (4-0)
• Approved list of new homesteads for 2022 (4-0)
• Approved exempt application for Habitat for Humanity (4-0)
• Tabled exempt application on #15019 000159 for Habitat for Humanity until more information obtained (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider eight items, including rezoning requests, a front yard setback variance, site plan approvals, and uses requiring County Commission approval. Decisions on some items are final unless appealed, while others are recommendations forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action in November or December 2021.

• Front yard setback variance from 30 to 22 feet at 5235 & 5241 Winder Highway for office/warehouse
• Site plan approval for salvage/junkyard at 2140 Athens Highway (27.62 acres)
• Use approval for salvage/junkyard at 2156 Athens Highway (11.16 acres)
• Use approval for inert landfill at 1563 Calvary Church Road (12.76 acres)
• Rezoning to Planned Residential Development for 192-lot subdivision at 3580 & 3526 Poplar Springs Road and 3601 Pierce Drive

The Hall County Planning Commission approved a front yard setback variance from 30 to 25 feet for a proposed office and warehouse at 5235 & 5241 Winder Highway (5-0). The commission also recommended approval for a rezoning to Light Industrial for an existing auto repair garage at 3440 Mabry Road (5-0) and for an inert landfill use at 1563 Calvary Church Road (5-0). Several other items were tabled, including a proposed junkyard and a 192-lot residential development.

• Approved front yard setback variance from 30 to 25 feet at 5235 & 5241 Winder Highway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to Light Industrial for auto repair garage at 3440 Mabry Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of inert landfill use at 1563 Calvary Church Road with conditions (5-0)
• Tabled junkyard site plan at 2140 Athens Highway to Nov 15 meeting (5-0)
• Tabled junkyard conditional use at 2156 Athens Highway to Nov 15 meeting (5-0)
• Tabled fabrication business rezoning at 6541 Henry Smith Road to Nov 15 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 192-lot residential development at Poplar Springs Road with conditions (5-0)
• Tabled 95-unit residential development at 6804 Spout Springs Road to Nov 15 meeting (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on the Homestead Exemption and Conservation Use for tax year 2022, and will also vote on corrective assessment notices for the 2021 tax digest. The board will hear reports from the chief appraiser and managers, and discuss upcoming hearings, conferences, and staffing.

• Homestead Exemption TY2022 vote
• Conservation Use vote
• 2021 Tax Digest corrective assessment notices vote
• BOE Hearings scheduled for November 1 & 2
• Hearing Officer sessions on October 19, 21, 27

The Board of Tax Assessors approved the 2022 homestead exemption list, early-out conservation use covenants, and intent-to-breach letters for potential conservation use violations due to owner death. They also approved mailing miscellaneous assessment notices for the 2021 tax digest. The November 17 meeting was cancelled due to a continuing education conflict.

• Approved minutes from October 6, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved list of new homesteads for 2022 (4-0)
• Approved list of early out conservation use covenants (4-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters with no penalty for conservation use violations due to owner death (4-0)
• Approved list of miscellaneous assessment notices to be mailed (4-0)
• Cancelled November 17, 2021 meeting

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 18, 2021, to consider several variance requests, a use approval, a rezoning, and a planned development amendment. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 44.232 acres at 3740 Price Road from Planned Commercial Development to Planned Residential Development for a 185-unit townhome development. The commission's decisions on items marked with one asterisk are final unless appealed, while recommendations on items with two asterisks go to the Board of Commissioners for final action on December 9, 2021.

• Rezone 44.232 acres at 3740 Price Road from PCD to PRD for 185-unit townhome development (Revive Land Group, LLC)
• Amend conditions of PCD on 14.283 acres at 3740 & 3782 Price Road (Fuqua Acquisitions, LLC)
• Front yard setback variance from 35 to 30 feet at 2135 Candler Park Drive (GD Candler, LLC)
• Rear yard setback variance from 50 to 20 feet at 4694 Jim Hood Road for horse arena and barn (Joe Kemp)
• Two side yard setback variances from 10 to 7 feet at 6496 and 6498 Wildwood Trail (Jason Jackson)

The Hall County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning from Planned Commercial Development to Planned Residential Development for a 185-unit townhome project at 3740 Price Road, with conditions including a 20% rental cap. The commission also approved several setback variances, including a reduced rear setback for a horse barn, and recommended approval of a commercial development condition amendment. Two previously tabled variance requests for properties on Wildwood Trail were withdrawn by the applicant and approved for withdrawal.

• Approved withdrawal of Jason Jackson's setback variance requests for 6496 and 6498 Wildwood Trail (5-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance from 35 to 30 feet for GD Candler, LLC at 2135 Candler Park Drive (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance to 25 feet for Joe Kemp's horse barn at 4694 Jim Hood Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval with conditions for Ashley Ruelas' non-conforming use continuation at 2036 Spring Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval with conditions for 185-unit townhome rezoning at 3740 Price Road (4-1, Pilcher opposed)
• Recommended approval with conditions for Fuqua Acquisitions' PCD amendment at 3740 & 3782 Price Road (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and the agenda. They will vote on a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement for the Kubota R&D Center, various property tax notices and releases, conservation use applications, and public utility notices for the 2021 tax digest. The meeting also includes discussion of staffing and a short course.

• PILOT – Kubota R&D Center
• NOD's & Releases (Real/Personal/Motor Vehicles) – Vote
• Personal Property Notices – Vote
• Conservation Use Approvals/Denials/Early Outs/Breach's – Vote
• 2021 Tax Digest Public Utility Notices – Vote

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved a new PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement with Kubota R&D Center, along with routine items like NODs, releases, conservation use covenants, and the 2021 tax digest public utility notices. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also discussed staffing, training, and requested updates on existing PILOT agreements.

• Approved minutes of September 29, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved list of NODs & Releases 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 new conservation use covenants (5-0)
• Approved list of staff recommended denials for conservation use (5-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters with no penalty for potential breaches due to owner death (5-0)
• Approved new PILOT agreement with Kubota R&D Center (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider three land-use applications at its October 4, 2021 meeting. These include a previously tabled 6-lot subdivision, a proposed auto repair shop, and a rezoning for a 101-unit residential development. The Commission will either make final decisions or forward recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action on November 11, 2021.

• Tabled application by Invest NH, LLC for a 6-lot subdivision on 6.75 acres at 7404 Lula Road (AR-IV zoning)
• Application by Morteza Modaber for auto repair and body shop on 0.38 acres at 1790 Browns Bridge Road (H-B zoning)
• Rezoning request by Rabun Gap Holdings from PCFD to PRD on 20.67 acres at 6804 Spout Springs Road for 101-unit mixed residential development

The Hall County Planning Commission recommended approval, with conditions, of a rezoning request from Atlas Development for a 148-lot single-family subdivision on Union Church Road, passing 3-2. The commission also recommended approval of a 5-lot subdivision on Lula Road and an auto repair/body shop on Browns Bridge Road, both by 5-0 votes. A request to withdraw a rezoning application for a 101-unit development on Spout Springs Road was approved, allowing the applicant to use previously paid fees toward a new application.

• Recommended approval of 148-lot PRD subdivision at 5166 & 5154 Union Church Road (3-2)
• Recommended approval of 5-lot subdivision at 7404 Lula Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of auto repair/body shop at 1790 Browns Bridge Road (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Rabun Gap Holdings application for 101-unit development at 6804 Spout Springs Road, allowing fee transfer (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on the 2022 homestead exemption and a corrective notice, and discuss the 2021 property tax bills and tax digest. The board will also review a PILOT agreement for the Kubota Research and Development Center project and receive reports on training and other administrative matters.

• Homestead Exemption TY2022 – Vote
• Corrective Notice (1) – Vote
• 2021 Property Tax Bills
• PILOT Agreement - Kubota Research and Development Center Project
• 2021 Tax Digest and BOE Hearing Stats

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved the 2022 homestead exemption list and a list of corrective notices to be mailed, both by 4-0 votes. The board also approved the prior meeting minutes and the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates or scheduled for future meetings.

• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved current list of new homesteads for 2022 (4-0)
• Approved list of corrective notices to be mailed (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider several rezoning and variance applications, including two previously tabled items. Decisions on some items will be final unless appealed, while others will be recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezone 38.85 acres at 2522 Lee Land Road to PRD for 160-unit townhome development
• Rezone 0.52 acres on Watson Circle to Highway Business for outdoor storage
• Rezone 79.18 acres on Union Church Road to PRD for 148-lot subdivision
• Rezone 5.08 acres at 2633 Old Cornelia Highway to Highway Business for auto repair and used auto sales
• Rezone 3.63 acres at 5820 McEver Road to Highway Business for gas station and convenience store

The Hall County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a rezoning for a 160-unit townhome development on Lee Land Road, with conditions including a maximum of 160 units and a density cap of 4.1 units per acre. The commission also recommended approval of a rezoning for outdoor storage on Watson Circle, a variance for a carport on Dogwood Lane, and a rezoning for a gas station and convenience store on McEver Road. A request for a 148-lot subdivision on Union Church Road was tabled to the October 4, 2021 meeting, and a request for an animal rescue on Will Wheeler Road was recommended for denial.

• Recommended approval of 160-unit townhome PRD rezoning at 2522 Lee Land Road (3-0)
• Recommended approval of H-B rezoning for outdoor storage at 3805-3890 Watson Circle (4-0)
• Approved 5-foot side yard setback variance at 5450 Dogwood Lane (4-0)
• Approved use for auto repair/used auto sales at 2633 Old Cornelia Highway (4-0)
• Recommended approval of H-B rezoning for auto repair/used auto sales at 2633 Old Cornelia Highway (4-0)
• Recommended approval of gas station/convenience store rezoning at 5820 McEver Road (3-1)
• Tabled 148-lot PRD subdivision at 5166 & 5154 Union Church Road to Oct 4, 2021 (4-0)
• Recommended denial of animal rescue PRD rezoning at 5473 & 5453 Will Wheeler Road (3-1)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including votes on notices of assessment, conservation use applications, and the homestead exemption for tax year 2022. They will also receive updates on the 2021 tax digest, appeal statistics, and board of equalization hearings.

• Vote on homestead exemption for tax year 2022
• Vote on notices of assessment, including 30-day notices and forwarding to Board of Equalization
• Vote on conservation use approvals, denials, early outs, and breaches
• Update on Ahaluna West LLC conservation use
• Discussion of CUVA work session policy/procedure

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors met on September 15, 2021, and approved all items on the agenda by unanimous 5-0 votes. These included the minutes, agenda, notices of assessment changes (NODs and releases), personal property notices, conservation use denials and breach letters, new homestead exemptions, 30-day change notices, appeals to the Board of Equalization, and hearing officer notices. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely administrative.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• 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 sending intent-to-breach letters for conservation use with no penalty (5-0)
• Approved list of staff-recommended denials for conservation use (5-0)
• Approved list of new Homestead Exemption Applications for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved list of 30-day change notices, no-change appeals to Board of Equalization, and Hearing Officer notices (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider multiple applications for residential subdivisions and road frontage variances. The agenda also includes requests to amend previous rezoning conditions and a request for outdoor storage use.

• Rezoning 38.85 acres at Lee Land Road and Webb Girth Road for a 160-unit townhome development
• Five road frontage variance requests for a 6-lot subdivision at 2833 Pierce Road
• Use permit request for a 6-lot subdivision at 7404 Lula Road
• Rezoning 0.52 acres at Watson Circle for outdoor inventory storage
• Front yard setback variance for a residence at 3567 Duckett Mill Road

The Hall County Planning Commission tabled a request to rezone 38.85 acres on Lee Land Road for a 160-unit townhome development, pending more site plan details. It also recommended approval, with conditions, for a 6-lot subdivision on Pierce Road and approved five related road frontage variances. Several other items were tabled, including a self-storage application that was withdrawn and a rezoning request for Watson Circle.

• Approved withdrawal of Lanier Luxe Self Storage application for a caretaker residence on Browns Bridge Road.
• Tabled John Roberts' request to rezone 38.85 acres on Lee Land Road for a 160-unit townhome development to the September 20, 2021 meeting.
• Tabled Efrain Carrillo's request to rezone 10 acres on Coker Road for a 10-lot subdivision to a date to be determined.
• Recommended approval, with conditions, of Intown Home Builders' 6-lot subdivision on Pierce Road.
• Approved five variances reducing road frontage from 150 feet to 120 feet for lots 1-5 of the Pierce Road subdivision.
• Approved Randy Rowland's front yard setback variance from 40 feet to 30 feet on Duckett Mill Road.
• Tabled Invest NH, LLC's request for a 6-lot subdivision on Lula Road to the October 4, 2021 meeting.
• Recommended approval, with conditions, of AK Chan's request to amend conditions for a 6-lot subdivision on Clarks Bridge Road.

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on conservation use applications and the 2022 homestead exemption process. The board will also approve 30-day and 45-day tax notices for 299c parcels and review the status of property appeals. Additionally, the agenda includes a review of the 2020 Sales Ratio Study and discussions on appraisal outsourcing services.

• Vote on Conservation Use applications including early outs, breaches, and renewal letters
• Vote on Homestead Exemption procedures for Tax Year 2022
• Vote on 30-Day Notices for 299c parcels
• Vote on 45-Day Notices for miscellaneous items
• Review of Department of Audits 2020 Sales Ratio Study

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved multiple administrative items, including conservation use covenant early outs, potential breach lists, a new policy for CUV applicants, the 2022 homestead list, and an exempt application. They also approved mailing various tax digest notices and adjusted the meeting schedule for September and October due to staff conference attendance.

• Approved list of early outs from conservation use covenant
• Approved list of potential breaches due to death of owner
• Approved new policy for CUV applicants to start application before Jan 1
• Approved current list of new homesteads for 2022
• Approved exempt application #08158 002041
• Approved list of No Change Hearing Officer Notices to be mailed
• Approved list of Change Notices from Hearing Officers to be mailed
• Approved list of misc. 45 day notices to be mailed Aug 20, 2021

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering multiple rezoning applications, including a 393-lot development and a 144-lot subdivision. The meeting also includes discussions on self-storage use and various land use permits for residential and retail projects.

• Rezoning of 54.03± acres at 7095 Spout Springs Road to a 144-lot single family subdivision
• Rezoning of 162.36± acres at 6863 and 6803 Spout Springs Road for a 393-lot development
• Rezoning of 4.19± acres at 6803 Spout Springs Road for retail development
• Self-storage warehouse rezoning for 9.862± acres at 4152 Browns Bridge Road
• Variance request for a 3-lot subdivision at 5301 L J Martin Drive

The Hall County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning for a 144-lot single-family subdivision off Spout Springs Road, with conditions including no connection to the existing Reunion subdivision. The commission also recommended approval of a self-storage facility rezoning with conditions, a setback variance, and several other requests. All votes were 5-0.

• Recommended approval of Pulte Group's 144-lot PRD rezoning at Spout Springs Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Lanier Luxe Self Storage rezoning with conditions, including entrance from Browns Bridge Road (5-0)
• Tabled Lanier Luxe Self Storage caretaker residence request to September 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved right side yard setback variance from 15 to 7 feet for Mark Skelton (5-0)
• Recommended approval of accessory structure use without primary residence for James Thompson (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 3-lot subdivision for James G. Major (5-0)
• Recommended approval of McKinley Homes 393-lot PRD rezoning (5-0)
• Recommended approval of McKinley Homes PCD rezoning for retail (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle administrative items and property appraisal matters. They will vote on notices of assessment, conservation use renewals, and homestead exemptions for tax year 2022. The board will also review the 2021 tax digest, including appeals status and forwarding to the Board of Equalization, and discuss manager reports and conferences.

• Vote on NODs and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicles
• Vote on conservation use renewal letters
• Vote on homestead exemption for TY2022
• Vote on 30-day and 45-day notices for 2021 tax digest
• Discussion of appraisal outsourcing services

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved multiple administrative items, including the July meeting minutes, NODs and releases, conservation use covenants, homestead exemptions, and 2021 tax digest notices. All votes were unanimous 5-0. The board also approved an early renewal process for conservation use covenants expiring December 31, 2021, with a policy to be drafted.

• Approved minutes from July 7, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved NODs & Releases for Real and Personal Property, including waivers and MV appeals (5-0)
• Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (5-0)
• Approved list of new conservation use covenants (5-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters with no penalty for early out and death-related breaches (5-0)
• Approved list of covenant application withdrawals (5-0)
• Approved early renewal process for covenants expiring December 31, 2021, with policy to be written (5-0)
• Approved list of new Homestead Exemption Applications for 2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will meet on August 2, 2021, to consider 16 items, including 7 previously tabled applications and 9 new requests. These include rezoning proposals, use permits, and variances for properties across the county. The commission will make final decisions on some items, while others will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action on September 9, 2021.

• Rezone 66.85 acres at 3104 Athens Highway from AR-IV to Light Industrial for a distribution warehouse (Provident Partners 129, LLC)
• Rezone 105 acres at 2661 Barrett Road and 2545 Athens Highway to Planned Industrial Development for mixed-use commercial/industrial (Solidum Holdings, LLC)
• Rezone 30.69 acres at 3542 Wallis Road to Residential-Multi Family for a 298-unit development (Brand Properties, LLC)
• Rezone 42 acres at 2935-2971 Athens Highway to Light Industrial for a cold storage warehouse (Gainesville Freezer, LP)
• Rezone 33.90 acres at White Sulphur Road and Waters Road to Planned Residential Development for a 300-unit development (Williams Brothers Development, LLC)

The Hall County Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend denial of Brand Properties' rezoning request for a 298-unit multifamily development at 3542 Wallis Road, citing inconsistency with the county's comprehensive plan and unresolved sewer access. The commission also recommended approval of several other rezoning and variance requests, including a 648,120 sq ft distribution warehouse and a 300-unit multifamily development, and tabled two applications to the September 7, 2021 meeting.

• Recommended denial of Brand Properties rezoning to R-MF for 298-unit multifamily (4-1)
• Denied front yard setback variance for Brand Properties (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Provident Partners warehouse rezoning with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Williams Brothers 300-unit multifamily PRD with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Solidum Holdings industrial rezoning with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Gainesville Freezer cold storage rezoning with conditions (5-0)
• Tabled Efrain Carrillo rezoning to September 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled Intown Home Builders subdivision to September 7, 2021 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several new and previously tabled applications regarding industrial, commercial, and residential developments. Items include rezoning requests for a sawmill/biofuel plant, warehouse facilities, and various subdivisions.

• Rezoning of 31.50± acres on Cagle Road for a sawmill, lumberyard, and biofuel plant
• Rezoning of 66.85± acres at Athens Highway and Roy Parks Road for a distribution warehouse
• Rezoning of 79.70± acres on Cornelia Highway for an office and warehouse
• Rezoning of 9.862± acres on Browns Bridge Road for a self-storage warehouse
• Rezoning of 3.804± acres on Green Road for a 5-lot subdivision

The Hall County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval, with conditions, of Northeast Georgia Health System's request to amend its Planned Office Development conditions to reduce parking requirements on a 119.16-acre tract. The commission also recommended approval of several rezoning requests, including a cold storage facility and a boat/RV storage business, and denied a request for a 5-lot subdivision. Multiple other requests were tabled to future meetings due to public notification issues.

• Approved withdrawal of Cagle Rd, LLC's request for a use subject to County Commission approval for a sawmill, lumberyard, wood boiler, and biofuel plant on Cagle Road (5-0).
• Approved withdrawal of Cagle Rd, LLC's request to rezone 31.50 acres on Cagle Road from AR-III to Heavy Industrial (I-II) (5-0).
• Recommended approval, with conditions, of Northeast Georgia Health System's request to amend POD conditions to reduce parking requirements on a 119.16-acre tract on Friendship Road (5-0).
• Approved, with conditions, Ronald Gay's request for a rear yard setback variance from 25 feet to 15 feet on a 0.684-acre tract on Arthur Miller Road (5-0).
• Tabled Emiliano Arroyo Calvo's request to expand a non-conforming use at 1507 Browns Bridge Road to the August 2, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Denied Sergio Felix/Conde Properties, LLC's request to expand a non-conforming use (two residences on one parcel) at 3623 Dorsey Circle (5-0).
• Tabled Provident Partners 129, LLC's request to rezone 66.85 acres on Athens Highway to Light Industrial for a distribution warehouse to the August 2, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Tabled Maroum Aoun's request to rezone 7.514 acres on Winder Highway to Planned Office Development for a daycare center to the August 2, 2021 meeting (5-0).

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on administrative items including notices of assessment, conservation use, homestead exemptions, and refund requests. They will also discuss 2020 appeals, the 2021 tax digest, and the FY2022 budget.

• Vote on Real Property (May-Tabled) notices
• Vote on Real/Personal/Motor Vehicles (June) notices
• Vote on Homestead Exemption TY2022
• Vote on Refund Request
• Discussion of FY2022 Budget

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved routine administrative items including releases, notices, conservation use covenants, homestead exemptions, and the 2021 tax digest notices. The board denied a refund request for the Gainesville Jaycees property, voting 4-1, and approved canceling the July 21 meeting.

• Approved minutes from June 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved May releases for real property (5-0)
• Approved June NODs & releases and MV appeals (5-0)
• Approved mailing of personal property notices (5-0)
• Approved new conservation use covenants and breach letters (5-0)
• Denied refund request for Gainesville Jaycees (4-1)
• Approved canceling July 21 meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission is meeting to consider 21 items, including previously tabled applications and new requests for rezonings, setback variances, and amendments to development conditions. 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 August 12, 2021.

• Rezoning of 10 acres on Coker Road from AR-IV to R-I for a 10-lot subdivision (Efrain Carrillo)
• Rezoning of 38.85 acres on Lee Land Road from AR-III to PRD for mixed residential development (John Roberts)
• Rezoning of 54.05 acres on Benefield Road from AR-IV to PCD for mixed use commercial development (MP Partners Development, LLC)
• Rezoning of 13.87 acres on Candler Road from AR-III and H-B to Light Industrial (Longstreet Property Group)
• Appeal of an administrative interpretation of permitted uses in R-I zoning at 1878 Pinecrest Road (Mary Davidson)

The Hall County Planning Commission recommended approval, with conditions, of four related applications by MP Partners Development, LLC to create a mixed-use, racing-oriented complex near Road Atlanta, including a rezoning of 54.05 acres from AR-IV to PCD. The commission also approved a setback variance for a detached garage, recommended approval of a cold storage warehouse condition amendment, and tabled several other items, including a large lakefront residential development proposal.

• Approved 4-foot side yard setback variance for garage at 6411 Aarons Way (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning for 10-lot subdivision at 3504 Coker Road to Aug. 2, 2021 (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning for mixed residential development at 2522 Lee Land Road to Sept. 7, 2021 (4-0)
• Tabled two setback variance requests for residences on Wildwood Trail to a date to be determined (4-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance from 40 to 22 feet at 4176 Ellison Farm Road, with conditions (4-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance from 25 to 15 feet at 4178 Ellison Farm Road, with conditions (4-0)
• Tabled outdoor storage use request at 3536/3546 Atlanta Highway to Aug. 2, 2021 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 4-parcel racing complex rezoning and PCD amendments near Road Atlanta, with 16 conditions (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission is meeting to consider 13 items, including five previously tabled applications and eight new requests. These include rezoning proposals, setback variances, and uses requiring county approval, covering properties across multiple commission districts. The commission will either make final decisions on some items or forward recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action in July.

• Rezoning of 38.85 acres on Lee Land Road from AR-III to PRD for mixed residential development (John Roberts)
• Rezoning of 31.50 acres on Cagle Road from AR-III to Heavy Industrial (I-II) for sawmill, lumberyard, wood boiler, and biofuel plant (Cagle Rd, LLC)
• Rezoning of 119.16 acres on Friendship Road to amend POD conditions for parking requirements (Northeast Georgia Health System)
• Rezoning of 58.71 acres on Ridge Road from AR-III to PRD for a 127-lot subdivision (Terri J. Chandler)
• Rezoning of 5.00 acres on Priest Circle from AR-IV to PCD for a self-storage facility (Polygon Storage, LLC)

The Hall County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to deny a rezoning request from D. Barrett Investment Properties, LLC for a car wash and self-storage facility at 3654 Thompson Bridge Road. The request was previously tabled and was removed from the table before the denial vote. The commission also approved a variance for a covered patio, recommended approval for several other rezoning and use requests, and tabled multiple items to future meetings.

• Denied rezoning to Planned Commercial Development for a car wash and self-storage facility at 3654 Thompson Bridge Road (5-0).
• Approved a rear yard setback variance from 5 feet to 2 feet for a covered patio at 7039 Hammock Trail, with a condition that it never be enclosed (4-0).
• Tabled a rezoning request for a 10-lot subdivision at 3504 Coker Road to the July 6, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Tabled a rezoning request for a mixed residential development at 2522 Lee Land Road to the July 6, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Tabled a use request and rezoning for a sawmill/lumberyard at Cagle Road to the July 19, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Approved a front yard setback variance for a gas station canopy at 1724 Atlanta Highway (5-0).
• Recommended approval of a use for automobile repair at 2017 Athens Highway with conditions (5-0).
• Recommended approval of a rezoning for a 127-lot subdivision at 4119/4131 Ridge Road with conditions (5-0).

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider several rezoning, variance, and use applications, including a proposed sawmill and biofuel plant, a car wash and self-storage facility, and multiple residential and commercial projects. Three items are tabled to the next meeting, and one applicant requested withdrawal. The commission will make final decisions on some items and forward recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for others.

• Rezone 31.50 acres on Cagle Road to Heavy Industrial for sawmill, lumberyard, wood boiler, and biofuel plant (tabled to June 21)
• Rezone 39.11 acres on Athens Highway to Planned Industrial Development for light manufacturing and warehouse
• Rezone 5.70 acres on Thompson Bridge Road to Planned Commercial Development for car wash and self-storage
• Rezone 38.85 acres on Lee Land Road to Planned Residential Development for mixed residential (tabled to June 21)
• Variance requests for setbacks and road frontage on multiple properties

Board of Elections and Registration

The Hall County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to discuss board reappointments and bylaw modifications. The board is also considering authorizing Director Wurtz to provide information on potential double voting to the District Attorney and Secretary of State.

• Authorization for Director Wurtz to report potential double voting in Florida and Georgia
• Consideration of modifying bylaws
• Discussion of requested board reappointment
• Confirmation of attendance for August 29-Sept 1 Conference

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on administrative items including notices of assessment and releases, personal property notices, and exemption applications. They will also discuss 2020 appeals, the 2021 tax digest status, and staffing. The meeting is routine administrative business with no major policy decisions.

• Vote on NODs & Releases (Real/Personal/Motor Vehicles)
• Vote on Personal Property Notices
• Vote on Exemption Application
• Homestead Exemptions for Feathers and Gibson
• 2021 Tax Digest status and miscellaneous notices vote

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors met on June 2, 2021, and took several actions. They denied a 2021 exempt application for Good News at Noon, Inc. and a Total School Tax Exemption for 2021, while approving an exempt application for Brenau University and personal property exemptions for Northeast Georgia Health Systems. The board also approved mailing 2021 tax notices and tabled real property NODs & Releases until the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Tabled NOD's & Releases for Real Property until next meeting (5-0)
• Approved NOD's & Releases for Personal Property (5-0)
• Approved mailing of 30 & 45 day notices for Personal Property (5-0)
• Denied exempt application for Good News at Noon, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved exempt application for Brenau University (5-0)
• Approved personal property exemptions for Northeast Georgia Health Systems (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including votes on a conservation use application and an exemption application. They will also discuss the 2020 appeals settlement conferences, the 2021 tax digest status, staffing, and the Hall/Jackson County line.

• Vote on Conservation Use application
• Vote on Exempt Application
• Discussion of 2020 Appeals Settlement Conferences
• 2021 Tax Digest status and miscellaneous notices vote
• Hall/Jackson County line discussion

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved the minutes and agenda, then approved mid-year conservation use covenant changes and staff-recommended breaches. They also approved a tax exemption application for BJS Lovejoy Place, a low-income housing project by the City of Gainesville, and approved mailing miscellaneous corrective notices for the 2021 tax digest. The board received updates on 2020 appeals, the final tax digest timeline, and staffing, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended with special presentation (4-0)
• Approved list of mid-year conservation use covenant changes (4-0)
• Approved list of staff-recommended conservation use breaches (4-0)
• Approved exempt application for BJS Lovejoy Place, parcel #01060 001038 (5-0)
• Approved list of miscellaneous corrective notices to be mailed for 2021 tax digest (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider ten items, including two previously tabled applications and eight new requests. These involve rezoning, variances, and subdivision proposals across the county. Decisions on some items will be final unless appealed, while others will be recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Road frontage variance from 150 to 75 feet at 5074 Cleveland Highway (2-lot subdivision)
• Rezone from S-S to PCD at 3509 & 0 A L Mangum Road for commercial signage variance
• Rezone from AR-III to R-I at 4035 Leach Road for a 23-lot subdivision
• Rezone from AR-IV to R-I at 3504 Coker Road for a 10-lot subdivision
• Rezone from PRD/R-I to PRD on 200.94 acres in Magnolia Station subdivision

The Hall County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning for the 200.94-acre Magnolia Station subdivision, allowing a mix of detached and attached homes with a maximum density of 2.73 units per acre. The commission also recommended approval of several other rezoning and variance requests, including a road frontage variance, a commercial sign variance, and an event venue use. One request was withdrawn, and two were tabled.

• Recommended approval of Magnolia Station PRD rezoning for 549 homes (4-0)
• Approved road frontage variance for 2-lot subdivision at 5074 Cleveland Highway (4-0)
• Recommended approval of PCD rezoning with sign variance at 3509 AL Mangum Road (4-0)
• Tabled rear yard setback variance at 7039 Hammock Trail to June 21 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of event venue use at 4789 Cleveland Highway (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 5-lot subdivision at 4034 Leach Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 23-lot rezoning at 4035 Leach Road (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal of rezoning request at 4824 Price Road with full refund (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle administrative votes on COVID-19 employee shifts, notices of assessment (NODs) and releases, homestead exemptions, conservation use, and a policy on the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption. They will also discuss 2020 appeals, the 2021 tax digest including the sales ratio study and assessment notices, and hear the Chief Appraiser's report on the Hall/Jackson County line and HVAC replacement.

• Votes on NODs & releases for real/personal/motor vehicles and personal property notices
• Vote on homestead exemptions and conservation use
• Vote on Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption policy
• Discussion of 2020 appeals and settlement conferences
• 2021 tax digest items: sales ratio study, personal property, assessment notices, preliminary report

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved the mailing of Real and Personal Property notices for May 7, 2021, and approved several administrative items including NODs, releases, homestead exemptions, and conservation use covenants. The board also adopted a new policy for Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption refunds. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved current list of NODs & Releases for Real and Personal Property (4-0)
• Approved mailing of 30 & 45 day notices for Personal Property (4-0)
• Approved current list of new homestead exemption applications (4-0)
• Approved list of new/renewal conservation use covenants (4-0)
• Approved new policy for Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption retroactive status refund (4-0)
• Approved list of Real and Personal Property notices to be mailed May 7, 2021 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will vote on one previously tabled rezoning application and four new land use requests. The most significant item is a request to rezone an 8.44-acre tract on Deaton Henry Road from Agricultural Residential to Residential-I for a 6-lot subdivision. Other items include setback variances for a garage and storage building, a use approval for a tattoo studio, and a rezoning for a commercial signage variance. Decisions on items marked with a single asterisk are final unless appealed, while double-asterisk items go to the Board of Commissioners for final action on June 10, 2021.

• Rezone 8.44-acre tract at 6982 Deaton Henry Road from AR-IV to R-I for a 6-lot subdivision
• Front yard setback variance from 15 feet to 5 feet at 6627 Stag Leap Lane for a detached garage
• Front yard setback variance from 40 feet to 10 feet at 5125 Audubon Drive for a storage building
• Use approval for a tattoo, piercing, or body modification studio at 5201 Browns Bridge Road
• Rezone 2.084-acre tract at 3509 A L Mangum Road from H-B to PCD for a commercial signage variance

The Hall County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval, with conditions, of CBA Properties' request to rezone 8.44 acres at 6982 Deaton Henry Road from AR-IV to R-1 for a six-lot subdivision, with Lot 5 remaining AR-IV and no mobile homes allowed. The commission also recommended approval, with a condition to close on Sundays, of a tattoo and piercing studio at 5201 Browns Bridge Road. Two requests were tabled: a front yard setback variance for a storage building at 5125 Audubon Drive and a rezoning for a BP gas station sign at 3509 A L Mangum Road. A variance request for a garage at 6627 Stag Leap Lane was withdrawn.

• Recommended approval of CBA Properties rezoning to R-1 for a 6-lot subdivision at 6982 Deaton Henry Road (5-0), with conditions including Lot 5 remaining AR-IV and no mobile homes
• Recommended approval of tattoo/piercing studio at 5201 Browns Bridge Road (5-0), with condition that business be closed on Sundays
• Tabled Danny Samples' front yard setback variance request for 5125 Audubon Drive to June 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled Caleb Mosley's rezoning to PCD for a gas station sign at 3509 A L Mangum Road to May 17, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Kenneth Wyrick's front yard setback variance request for 6627 Stag Leap Lane (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will hold its regular business meeting, including votes on homestead exemptions, conservation use, and exemption applications. The board will also discuss 2020 appeals, the 2021 tax digest, and other administrative matters.

• Homestead Exemptions – Vote
• Conservation Use – Vote
• Exempt Application – Vote
• 2020 Appeals – BOE Hearings and Settlement Conferences
• 2021 Tax Digest – Residential/Agriculture, Commercial/Industrial, Personal Property

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved the 2021 homestead exemption applications and multiple conservation use covenant lists, including new/renewal, mid-year changes, denials, and breach letters. The board also received updates on the 2020 and 2021 tax digests, including BOE hearings, settlement conferences, and sales ratios. No substantive decisions were made on the tax digest updates; they were informational only.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved list of new homestead applications for 2021 (5-0)
• Approved list of new/renewal conservation use covenants (5-0)
• Approved list of mid-year change covenants (5-0)
• Approved list of staff recommended denials (4-0, Jackson abstained)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters with no penalty for potential breaches due to owner death (5-0)
• Approved sending intent to breach letters for covenant breaches (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider a previously tabled rezoning request for an 8.81-acre tract on Candler Road to allow a welding shop, along with several hardship mobile home applications and multiple variance requests. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 5 meeting. Decisions on the rezoning and variances will be final unless appealed, while recommendations on other items go to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezone 8.81 acres at 2010 Candler Road from AR-IV to Heavy Industrial (I-II) for a welding shop
• Hardship mobile home for Kali and Justin Hunt on Green Circle (1.21 acres)
• Hardship mobile home for M. Kay Jones on Patterson Lane (2.02 acres)
• Road frontage variance from 150 to 75 feet for 2-lot subdivision at 5074 Cleveland Highway
• Four front yard setback variances for Intown Home Builders on Belvedere Circle

The Hall County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning for a welding/trucking business, approved two hardship mobile home requests, and approved four front yard setback variances for homes on Belvedere Circle. Several other items were tabled, including a road frontage variance and two side yard setback variances.

• Recommended approval of rezoning at 2010 Candler Road to I-II with conditions (5-0)
• Approved hardship mobile home at 5237 Green Circle with conditions (5-0)
• Approved hardship mobile home at 4880 Patterson Lane with conditions (5-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance at 4146 Belvedere Circle (5-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance at 4138 Belvedere Circle (5-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance at 4134 Belvedere Circle (5-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance at 4130 Belvedere Circle (5-0)
• Tabled road frontage variance at 5074 Cleveland Highway to May 17 (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on administrative items including notices of assessment, homestead exemptions, conservation use, and refund requests. They will also review the 2021 tax digest with market updates from GMASS, discuss The National mixed-use development TAD, and hear the Chief Appraiser's report on the FY2022 budget and county line issues.

• Vote on NODs & Releases for Real/Personal/Motor Vehicles
• Vote on Homestead Exemptions
• Vote on Conservation Use applications
• Vote on Refund Requests
• Discussion of The National Mixed Use Development TAD

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors met on April 7, 2021, with four of five members present. The board approved the minutes, agenda, and a series of routine administrative items, including lists of notices of delinquency (NODs) and releases, homestead exemption applications, conservation use covenants, and an exempt application for Family Promise of Hall County (Personal Property Account #334216). A refund request for March First (Personal Property Account #101848) was also approved. The board received updates on the 2021 tax digest, the National mixed-use development TAD, staffing, the FY2022 budget, and the Hall/Jackson County line research, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved the minutes of the March 17, 2021 meeting (4-0).
• Approved the agenda as presented (4-0).
• Approved the current list of NODs & Releases for Real and Personal Property (4-0).
• Approved mailing of 30 & 45 day notices for Personal Property (4-0).
• Approved the current list of new homestead exemption applications (4-0).
• Approved the list of new/renewal conservation use covenants, mid-year change covenants, and related breach/withdrawal/non-renewal actions (4-0 each).
• Approved the exempt application for Personal Property Account #334216 (Family Promise of Hall County) (4-0).
• Approved the refund request for Personal Property Account #101848 (March First) (4-0).

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider two rezoning applications at its April 5, 2021 meeting. One seeks to rezone a 5.83-acre tract on Thompson Bridge Road to Planned Commercial Development for office and storage use. The other requests rezoning an 8.44-acre tract on Deaton Henry Road to Residential-I for a six-lot subdivision. The commission's decisions on these items will be final unless appealed, except for the second item which is a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezone 5.83 acres at 5504 Thompson Bridge Road from H-B and AR-III to PCD for office/storage (Michael L. Weaver, Sr.)
• Rezone 8.44 acres at 6982 Deaton Henry Road from AR-IV to R-I for 6-lot subdivision (CBA Properties, LLC)
• Public hearing for appeals and final action on May 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

The Hall County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request for 5504 Thompson Bridge Road, allowing a Planned Commercial Development with office, self-storage, and boat/RV storage. The commission also tabled a separate rezoning request for 6982 Deaton Henry Road to its May 3, 2021 meeting because the applicant was not present.

• Recommended approval of rezoning to PCD at 5504 Thompson Bridge Road (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for 6982 Deaton Henry Road to May 3, 2021 (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement with Agile Cold Storage, along with several routine property tax items. The board also approved new homestead exemptions, assessment notices, conservation use covenants, and a list of covenant denials, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Agile Cold Storage PILOT agreement (5-0)
• Approved list of new homestead exemptions for 2021 (5-0)
• Approved list of assessment notices to be mailed (5-0)
• Approved list of new/renewal conservation use covenants (5-0)
• Approved list of mid-year change covenants (5-0)
• Approved breach of covenant due to foreclosure (5-0)
• Approved list of new/renewal covenants recommended for denial (5-0)
• Approved list of covenants choosing not to renew (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider four land-use applications, including two rezoning requests and two uses subject to county commission approval. One item from old business, a previously tabled request about vacation home occupancy in residential zones, will also be discussed. The commission will make final decisions on some items unless appealed, while others will be recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezone 5.98 acres at 0 White Sulphur Road from AR-III to Planned Industrial Development for office/warehouse (Nemrod Ovis, LLC)
• Rezone 8.81 acres at 2010 Candler Road from AR-IV to Heavy Industrial for a welding shop (Paden Dunagan)
• Use approval for 4-lot subdivision on 3.46 acres at 3303 Eberhart Cemetery Road & 3240 Gaines Mill Road (Puztel Investments, Inc.)
• Use approval for agri-entertainment venue on 65.78 acres at 4585 Mount Vernon Road (Margaret C. Bennett)
• Tabled request on vacation home occupancy in all residential zoning districts

The Hall County Planning Commission tabled a request to rezone 8.814 acres on Candler Road to Heavy Industrial, moving it to the April 19, 2021 meeting. They also approved a use for an agri-entertainment venue on Mount Vernon Road, recommended approval for a 3-lot subdivision on Gaines Mill Road, and recommended approval for a planned industrial development on White Sulphur Road, all with conditions.

• Tabled the rezoning of 2010 Candler Road to Heavy Industrial to the April 19, 2021 meeting (4-0).
• Approved the use of temporary dwellings as vacation homes in residential districts (4-0).
• Recommended approval of a 3-lot subdivision at 3303 Eberhart Cemetery Road & 3240 Gaines Mill Road with conditions (4-0).
• Recommended approval of an agri-entertainment venue at 4585 Mount Vernon Road with conditions (4-0).
• Recommended approval of a planned industrial development at 0 White Sulphur Road with conditions (3-0, Chairman recused).

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes and the agenda, and to vote on notices of assessment, homestead exemptions, and the 2021 tax digest. They will also discuss the FY2022 budget, a mixed-use development TAD, and staff training opportunities.

• Vote on Notices of Assessment (NODs) and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicle property
• Vote on personal property notices
• Vote on homestead exemptions
• Discussion of 2021 tax digest for residential/agricultural and commercial/industrial property
• Discussion of FY2022 budget and The National mixed-use development TAD

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors met and approved all agenda items unanimously. They approved filing a Board of Equalization decision on case #15-43-11 (Gilleland) to Superior Court and forwarding appeals on #15-3-9 and #15-3-108 (AB M Farm) to the BOE. They also approved minutes, agenda, notices, releases, homestead exemptions, and mailing lists. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved minutes from February 17, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved filing BOE decision #15-43-11 (Gilleland) to Superior Court (5-0)
• Approved forwarding appeals #15-3-9 and #15-3-108 (AB M Farm) to BOE (5-0)
• Approved current list of NOD's & Releases for Real/Personal Property and Motor Vehicles (5-0)
• Approved mailing of 30 & 45 day Personal Property notices (5-0)
• Approved list of no change assessment notices to be mailed to BOE (5-0)
• Approved current list of new homestead exemption applications (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will meet to consider four previously tabled applications, including rezoning for retail/warehouse and self-storage, plus setback and road frontage variances. They will also review new applications for variances, subdivisions, and two tattoo studios. Decisions on some items are final unless appealed, while others are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezone 19.82 acres at 5385 Winder Highway from PCD to PID for retail/warehouse (The Dell Group)
• Rezone 34.28 acres at 7038 Spout Springs Road from AR-III to I-I for self-storage (C. Sam McGee)
• Variance to reduce road frontage from 150 to 50 feet on 137.26 acres at 3641 Belmont Highway (Joe Cook)
• Use approval for tattoo studio at 2206 Browns Bridge Road (Sacred Heart Tattoo IV)
• Use approval for tattoo studio at 2415 C Old Cornelia Highway (Gavin Passmore)

The Hall County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning for a self-storage facility on Spout Springs Road, with conditions, and approved several other items including variances and use permits. The commission also tabled a rezoning request for a Winder Highway property and approved a withdrawal of a road frontage variance request.

• Recommended approval of C. Sam McGee's rezoning to Light Industrial for self-storage at 7038 Spout Springs Road (4-1)
• Tabled The Dell Group's rezoning request for 5385 Winder Highway to a date to be determined (5-0)
• Approved Chris Eberhart's right side-yard setback variance from 10 to 2.5 feet at 4610 Stephens Road (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Joe Cook's road frontage variance request and refund of application fee (5-0)
• Approved Juana M. Salas's left side-yard setback variance from 15 to 10 feet at 3321 Gillsville Highway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Destin Skye Bennett's 3-lot subdivision at 7779 Bill Wilson Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Gavin Passmore's tattoo studio at 2415 C Old Cornelia Highway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Sacred Heart Tattoo IV's tattoo studio at 2206 Browns Bridge Road (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on assessment notices for missed transfers/splits, homestead applications and audits, and a refund request. They will also discuss the 2020 and 2021 tax digests, including appeal hearings and property updates, plus the FY2022 budget and other administrative items.

• Vote on assessment notices for missed transfers/splits
• Vote on homestead applications and audit
• Vote on refund request
• Discussion of 2020 tax digest appeal hearings
• FY2022 budget discussion

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved the mailing of 30/45-day assessment notices, a list of new homestead exemption applications, and a refund request for personal property account #102751. They also approved sending back-tax notices for property #09022 000001 due to duplicate exemptions. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved list of 30/45-day assessment notices to be mailed
• Approved current list of new homestead exemption applications
• Approved sending back-tax notices for property #09022 000001
• Approved refund request on Personal Property Acct #102751

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on four previously tabled items, including two rezoning requests and a setback variance, and to consider two new variance requests and one annual review. Decisions on items marked with a single asterisk are final unless appealed, while recommendations on items with a double asterisk go to the Board of Commissioners for final action on March 25, 2021.

• Rezone 2.71 acres at 5465 Winder Highway from AR-IV to Heavy Industrial (I-II) for truck parking (ACEM Trucking Group, LLC)
• Rezone 34.28 acres at 7038 Spout Springs Road from AR-III to Light Industrial (I-I) for self-storage warehouse (C. Sam McGee)
• Front yard setback variance from 40 to 10 feet at 2630 Tammi Lane for carport (William M. Gillen III)
• Road frontage variance from 150 to 50 feet at 3641 Belmont Highway to subdivide 137.26 acres (Joe Cook)
• Annual review of hardship mobile home at 4834 Thompson Bridge Road (Joseph Patterson)

The Hall County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to table a request to define 'glamping' as an unclassified use in residential zones, pending attorney review of conditions. It also recommended approval (5-0) of a rezoning for ACEM Trucking Group's truck parking lot, with conditions on materials and fencing. A setback variance for a carport was approved (5-0) with a staking condition, and several other items were tabled.

• Tabled glamping use determination to March 15, 2021 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ACEM Trucking rezoning to Heavy Industrial with conditions (5-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance for carport at 2630 Tammi Lane with staking condition (5-0)
• Tabled self-storage rezoning at 7038 Spout Springs Road to March 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled right yard setback variance at 4610 Stephens Road to March 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled road frontage variance at 3641 Belmont Highway to March 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved annual review of hardship mobile home for Joseph Patterson (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on notices of assessment (NODs) and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicle property, as well as personal property notices and missed transfer/split assessments. They will also discuss a refund request and a non-disclosure internet removal request. The board will review the 2021 tax digest work process and a revised notice for public utilities, and hear reports on the Hall/Jackson County line and PILOT agreements.

• Vote on NODs & Releases (Real/Personal/Motor Vehicles)
• Vote on Personal Property Notices
• Vote on Assessment Notices: Missed Transfer/Split
• Refund request discussion
• 2021 Tax Digest work process review

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved the minutes and agenda as amended, removing the refund request item. They approved the current lists of NODs and releases for real and personal property (with exceptions), motor vehicle releases, personal property notices, revised assessment notices, and revised public utility notices, all by 5-0 votes. The refund request was removed until a later date, and the board discussed non-disclosure of law officers from the public website.

• Approved minutes of January 20, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing refund request item (5-0)
• Approved NODs & releases for real and personal property, except item #15018 000017B and Acct #102751, and motor vehicle releases (5-0)
• Approved mailing of 30 & 45 day personal property notices (5-0)
• Approved mailing of revised assessment notices from splits/transfers (5-0)
• Approved mailing of revised public utility notices (5-0)
• Removed refund request item until a later date

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider a request by C. Sam McGee to rezone a 34.28-acre tract at 7038 Spout Springs Road from Agricultural Residential-III (AR-III) to Light Industrial (I-I) for a proposed self-storage warehouse. The commission will also approve minutes from January 19, 2021, and elect officers. The commission's decision on the rezoning is final unless appealed to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezoning of 34.28± acres at 7038 Spout Springs Road from AR-III to I-I for self-storage warehouse
• Applicant: C. Sam McGee; Tax Parcel 15042 000016J
• Commission District 1
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2021

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on several administrative items, including missed transfer/split assessment notices, homestead exemptions, refund requests, and conservation use renewals. They will also discuss the 2020 and 2021 tax digests, property sales statistics, and a policy update on refunds. Other business includes the Hall/Jackson County line and virtual meetings.

• Vote on assessment notices for missed transfers/splits
• Vote on homestead exemption applications
• Vote on refund requests
• Vote on conservation use renewals and family-owned farm entities
• Discussion of 2020 and 2021 tax digests and property sales statistics

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved a revised refund policy that lets staff approve refunds under $999.99, and approved multiple administrative items including assessment notices, homestead exemptions, refund requests, and conservation use covenants. The board also discussed operational updates, tax digest progress, and the county line shift, but took no action on those items.

• Approved minutes of January 6, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved list of 30/45 day assessment notices to be mailed (5-0)
• Approved list of new homestead exemptions for 2021 (5-0)
• Approved refund request #12019A000025 (Hyder) (5-0)
• Approved refund request #08021 001348 (Flamingo) (5-0)
• Approved list of conservation use early outs (5-0)
• Approved revised refund policy: staff may approve refunds under $999.99 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will consider 11 items, including five previously tabled applications and six new requests. These involve setback variances, rezoning requests, and a use determination for vacation home rentals. The Commission will make final decisions on some items, while others will be recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action on February 25, 2021.

• Rezoning of 2.71 acres at 5465 Winder Highway from AR-IV to Heavy Industrial (I-II) for truck parking (ACEM Trucking Group, LLC)
• Rezoning of 19.82 acres at 5385 Winder Highway from PCD to PID for retail and warehouse space (The Dell Group, LLC)
• Rezoning of 32.78 acres at 3454 & 3464 Gillsville Highway from AR-IV to R-I for a 22-lot subdivision (Atlas Development Services)
• Rezoning of 34.35 acres at 6057 Daffodil Drive from AR-III and R-I to PRD for 3 family residences (Perry & Julie Duvall)
• Request to determine if temporary dwellings used as vacation homes are an unclassified use in all residential zoning districts

Board of Tax Assessors

The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to select officers, approve minutes, and vote on administrative items including notices of assessment, releases, exempt property, and missed transfers. They will also discuss the 2020 tax digest with upcoming hearings and settlement conferences, and review preliminary sales ratio results and the May 7, 2021 notice mailing date for the 2021 digest.

• Selection of Chair, Vice Chair & Secretary
• Votes on NODs & Releases, Personal Property Notices, Exempt Property, Assessment Notices
• 2020 Tax Digest: Hearing Officer Hearings Jan 12-13, Settlement Conferences Jan 18-19, BOE Hearings Feb 1-5
• 2021 Tax Digest: Preliminary Sales Ratio Results, Preliminary Notice Mailing Date May 7, 2021
• PILOT Agreements & Economic Incentives, EDC Meeting Jan 8

Planning Commission

The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to decide or recommend action on five items: a previously tabled rezoning for a truck parking yard, two carport setback variances, a used auto sales use approval, and a rezoning to agricultural residential. Decisions on the variances and the trucking rezoning are final unless appealed, while recommendations on the other items go to the Board of Commissioners.

• ACEM Trucking Group, LLC rezoning from AR-IV to Heavy Industrial (I-II) at 5465 Winder Highway for truck parking
• Felipe Madera Campa variance to reduce left side setback from 15 to 10 feet at 3613 Whitmire Lane for carport
• William M. Gillen III variance to reduce front setback from 40 to 5 feet at 2630 Tammi Lane for carport
• Asif Mistry use approval for used auto sales at 1407 Browns Bridge Road
• Iraj Sarafi rezoning from Suburban Shopping to AR-III at 5654 & 5646 Price Road

The Hall County Planning Commission met on January 4, 2021, and voted 4-0 to table all public hearings on the agenda to the January 19, 2021 meeting, citing increased COVID-19 cases. This included a previously tabled rezoning request from ACEM Trucking Group, LLC, two variance requests, and a used auto sales application. The commission also approved a request to withdraw a rezoning application for 5654 & 5646 Price Road.

• Tabled all public hearings (items 1-4) to January 19, 2021 (4-0)
• Removed ACEM Trucking Group rezoning request from table (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Iraj Sarafi's rezoning request for 5654 & 5646 Price Road (4-0)