By July 2026, the commission discussed the Trillium project again, with the concept now described as a 12 to 14 lot single-family subdivision to be used as short-term rentals managed by a management agency. A related packet for the same meeting included a request to rezone the property from R, Single-Family Residential, to R-1, Single-Family Residential, along with an accompanying short-term rental variance request.
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Planning commission keeps discussing short-term rental subdivisions proposed for Swain St and Sycamore Way
No vote has been taken, but the city's planning commission has discussed conceptual short-term rental subdivisions behind Leyland Hills and on Sycamore Way for nearly a year, including a possible rezoning request tied to the Sycamore Way site.
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July 14, 2026: Trillium Project subdivision proposal at Sycamore Way (12-14 unit short-term rental development)
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In October 2025, Ryan Harrison discussed conceptual plans with the Clarkesville Planning Commission for short-term rental projects at two sites: Swain St, behind Leyland Hills, envisioned at 26 units, and Sycamore Way, envisioned at 9 units.
The Sycamore Way project resurfaced on the commission's May 2026 agenda under the name "Trillium," proposed as 9 riverfront homes and 26 downtown community homes. The scheduled discussion did not happen that day because the presenter was delayed and did not arrive in time.
By July 2026, the commission discussed the Trillium project again, with the concept now described as a 12 to 14 lot single-family subdivision to be used as short-term rentals managed by a management agency. A related packet for the same meeting included a request to rezone the property from R, Single-Family Residential, to R-1, Single-Family Residential, along with an accompanying short-term rental variance request.
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DiscusseddiscussedDiscussion of Trillium Project at Sycamore Way (proposed 12-14 lot single-family subdivision for short-term rentals)
The concept at this stage is for a 12 to 14 single-
family subdivision that would be used as short term rentals managed by a
management agency.
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Discussion of Trillium Project at Sycamore Way (proposed 12-14 lot single-family subdivision for short-term rentals)
The concept at this stage is for a 12 to 14 single- family subdivision that would be used as short term rentals managed by a management agency.
Appeared on agendaproposedDiscussion of Trillium Project rezoning and STR variance - Sycamore Way
The request is to change the zoning from R, Single-Family Residential to R-1, Single-Family
Residential.
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Discussion of Trillium Project rezoning and STR variance - Sycamore Way
The request is to change the zoning from R, Single-Family Residential to R-1, Single-Family Residential.
DiscusseddiscussedTrillium Project - Sycamore Way subdivision concept
The concept at this stage is for a 12 to 14 single-
family subdivision that would be used as short term rentals managed by a
management agency.
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Trillium Project - Sycamore Way subdivision concept
The concept at this stage is for a 12 to 14 single- family subdivision that would be used as short term rentals managed by a management agency.
Appeared on agendaproposedTrillium Project - Sycamore Way
Discussion of Trillium Project - Sycamore Way.
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Trillium Project - Sycamore Way
Discussion of Trillium Project - Sycamore Way.
DiscusseddiscussedTrillium Project subdivision proposal at Sycamore Way (12-14 unit short-term rental development)
Discussion of Trillium Project - Sycamore Way.
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Trillium Project subdivision proposal at Sycamore Way (12-14 unit short-term rental development)
Discussion of Trillium Project - Sycamore Way.
Appeared on agendaproposedSycamore Way - Trillium development proposal
Sycamore Way - Trillium
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Sycamore Way - Trillium development proposal
Sycamore Way - Trillium
mentionedunknownSycamore Way - Trillium development project
The presenter for the discussion of this project were delayed and didn't make the
meeting in time.
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Sycamore Way - Trillium development project
The presenter for the discussion of this project were delayed and didn't make the meeting in time.
Appeared on agendaproposedSycamore Way - Trillium
Sycamore Way - Trillium
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Sycamore Way - Trillium
Sycamore Way - Trillium
DiscusseddiscussedSwain St and Sycamore Way potential short-term rental developments
Mr. Ryan Harrison discussed conceptual plans for STR projects at Swain St
(behind Leyland Hills) and Sycamore Way.
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Swain St and Sycamore Way potential short-term rental developments
Mr. Ryan Harrison discussed conceptual plans for STR projects at Swain St (behind Leyland Hills) and Sycamore Way.
Appeared on agendaproposedSwain & Sycamore Potential Developments Discussion
Swain & Sycamore Potential Developments Discussion.
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Swain & Sycamore Potential Developments Discussion
Swain & Sycamore Potential Developments Discussion.
Appeared on agendaproposedSwain & Sycamore Potential Developments Discussion
Swain & Sycamore Potential Developments Discussion.
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Swain & Sycamore Potential Developments Discussion
Swain & Sycamore Potential Developments Discussion.
DiscusseddiscussedConceptual STR development plans at Swain St (behind Leyland Hills) and Sycamore Way
Mr. Ryan Harrison discussed conceptual plans for STR projects at Swain St
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Conceptual STR development plans at Swain St (behind Leyland Hills) and Sycamore Way
Mr. Ryan Harrison discussed conceptual plans for STR projects at Swain St
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