Hall County public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Commission approved a rezoning request for a self-storage facility on McEver Road and granted two residential setback variances. A request to expand a boat and RV storage facility on Lanier Islands Parkway was tabled.
- Approved rezoning of 11.36+ acres at 3625 McEver Road from AR-III to PCD for a self-storage facility (4-1)
- Approved side yard setback variances from 15 feet to 9 feet for 2621 Commander Drive (5-0)
- Approved rear yard setback variance from 10 feet to 0 feet for 4562 Wahoo Drive (5-0)
- Tabled amendment of zoning conditions for boat & RV storage at 6016 Lanier Islands Parkway to Jan 17, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved December 5, 2022 minutes (5-0)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board approved a PILOT program for MarJac Poultry Co. and authorized several tax-related administrative actions. These included approving the 2022 Mobile Home Digest and new 2023 homestead exemptions.
- Approved PILOT with MarJac Poultry Co. (5-0)
- Approved 2022 Mobile Home Digest (5-0)
- Approved list of new 2023 Homestead Exemptions (5-0)
- Approved current list of NOD’s & Releases for Real, Personal Property, and MV appeals (5-0)
- Approved mailing of Personal Property 30/45 day notices (5-0)
- Approved voluntary breach on #12061 000026 (5-0)
- Approved reversing breach on #15036B000084 (5-0)
- Approved reversal of denial on #12016 000003 (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Commission approved a rezoning and conditional use request for an RV and boat storage expansion on McEver Road. It also granted a two-year conditional use for a rural business on Henry Smith Road and approved a text amendment to the definition of Community Residence. Two rezoning requests for Cagle Mill Road were withdrawn.
- Approved rezoning and conditional use for RV & boat storage at 5871 McEver Road (5-0)
- Approved appeal for rural business use at 6541 Henry Smith Road with 11 conditions (4-1)
- Approved text amendment to include pregnant or parenting youth in Community Residence definition (5-0)
- Approved side yard setback variance for pool at 2424 Imperial Drive (5-0)
- Approved road frontage variance for reconfiguration plat at 3264 & 3252 Poplar Springs Road (5-0)
- Approved road frontage and lot width variances at 5625 & 5633 Bogus Road (5-0)
- Withdrew rezoning request for 225 residential units at 4745 Cagle Mill Road (5-0)
- Withdrew rezoning request for commercial outparcels at 4745 Cagle Mill Road (5-0)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board approved several property tax exemptions, including a request for Gainesville Independent School, Inc. and a partial exemption for Straight Street Revolution Ministries. The Board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and forwarded a refund request exceeding $1,000 to the Board of Commissioners.
- Approved 2023 meeting schedule (4-0)
- Approved exempt application for Gainesville Independent School, Inc. #01083 002024 (4-0)
- Approved exempting 10 acres and buildings for Straight Street Revolution Ministries #15029 000024 (4-0)
- Approved forwarding refund request #15036G000003 to Board of Commissioners (4-0)
- Approved list of 45-day, 30-day, and no change notices (4-0)
- Approved list of Personal Property Waivers/ACO’s (4-0)
- Approved current list of 2023 homesteads (4-0)
- Tabled vote on Mar Jac PILOT program (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved variances for a temporary overflow truck and trailer storage facility for Reynolds-Hemmer Properties, LP. The approval includes specific conditions regarding fencing, lighting, and a 24-month validity period.
- Approved all variances for Reynolds-Hemmer Properties, LP (4-0)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors approved the list of new 2023 homestead exemptions and 2022 public utility values. The board also approved various notices and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicle property. A vote on an exempt property request for Straight Street Ministries was tabled.
- Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting (4-0)
- Tabled exempt property vote for 4825 Weaver Road (5-0)
- Approved NODs & Releases for Real, Personal Property and Motor Vehicle appeals (5-0)
- Approved mailing of 30/45 day Personal Property notices (5-0)
- Approved list of new 2023 Homestead Exemptions (5-0)
- Approved list of miscellaneous corrective 45 day notices for 2022 Tax Digest (5-0)
- Approved 2022 Public Utility values from Department of Revenue (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved multiple rezoning requests for residential and industrial developments, including two multi-family complexes and a heavy industrial site. The commission also approved a variance for a subdivision sign and several conditional use permits for storage and office facilities.
- Approved rezone of 3461 Thompson Bridge Road to Office and Institutional with conditions (3-2)
- Approved rear yard setback variance for sign at 3600 Maple Valley Drive (5-0)
- Approved conditional use for office and warehouse at 4319 Winder Highway (5-0)
- Approved amended conditions and conditional use for storage at 6580 Cleveland Highway (5-0)
- Approved rezone of 2866 Lanier Tech Drive to Residential Multi-Family for 370 units (5-0)
- Approved rezone of 2581 Ramsey Circle to Planned Residential Development for 300 units (5-0)
- Approved rezone of 134.144 acres to Heavy Industrial at Cornelia Highway and Cagle Mill Road (5-0)
- Approved rezone of 5741 Holiday Road to Planned Commercial Development for boat & RV storage (5-0)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board approved the 2023 homestead exemption list and several sets of tax digest notices. The Board also voted on conservation use covenants, including approvals, denials, and early outs. Staff reported a successful appeal of the 2021 DOAA sales ratio study.
- Approved minutes from October 12, 2022 meeting (5-0)
- Approved 2023 new homestead exemptions list (5-0)
- Approved staff-recommended conservation use covenant approvals (5-0)
- Approved staff-recommended conservation use covenant denials (5-0)
- Approved early out conservation use covenants (5-0)
- Approved change to covenant #12018 000025 without breach (5-0)
- Approved 30-day, 45-day, and Hearing Officer notices for 2022 Tax Digest (5-0)
- Approved amended list of no change notices to be forwarded to the BOE (5-0)