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Franklin County board denies rezoning of 521 Clareburn Tr from agricultural to rural residential

The denial blocks a plan to convert a roughly 2-acre Carnesville tract for residential use under less restrictive zoning.

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September 18, 2025: RZ-2025-020 Rezone at 521 Clareburn Tr from AG to RR (lot 2)

At a glance

What this means now

Where it stands

The Planning Commission's records from September 18 also note the Board of Commissioners' 5-0 denial of the rezoning.

The story

Romeo Slavik applied to rezone a roughly 2-acre lot at 521 Clareburn Tr in Carnesville from Agricultural to Rural Residential. The Franklin County Planning Commission voted 3-1 to deny the request.

SourcesAugust 21, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). AgendaAugust 21, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Minutes

The request then went to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, which took it up on September 8. The board voted 5-0 to deny the rezoning.

SourcesSeptember 08, 2025, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting Agenda. AgendaSeptember 08, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. AgendaSeptember 08, 2025, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting Agenda. MinutesSeptember 08, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Minutes

The Planning Commission's records from September 18 also note the Board of Commissioners' 5-0 denial of the rezoning.

SourcesSeptember 18, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). MinutesSeptember 18, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Agenda

What happened

How this issue got here

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Not approved
confirmed

RZ-2025-020 Rezone of 2.0-acre tract at 521 Clareburn Tr, Carnesville from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for lot 2

Board of Commissioners voted to deny 5-0

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Supporting record

MinutesSeptember 18, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). MinutesBoard of Commissioners voted to deny 5-0
Not approved
unknown

RZ-2025-020 Rezone at 521 Clareburn Tr from AG to RR (lot 2)

Board of Commissioners voted to deny 5-0

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Supporting record

AgendaSeptember 18, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). AgendaBoard of Commissioners voted to deny 5-0
Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning 521 Clareburn Tr (Lot 2) from AG to RR - RZ-2025-020

Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 2.0 -acre tract located at 521 Clareburn Tr Carnesville, GA 30521

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Supporting record

AgendaSeptember 08, 2025, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting Agenda. AgendaRezone from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 2.0 -acre tract located at 521 Clareburn Tr Carnesville, GA 30521
Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning 521 Clareburn Tr (Lot 2) from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) - RZ-2025-020

application for Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 2.0

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Supporting record

AgendaSeptember 08, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Agendaapplication for Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 2.0
Discussed
discussed

Rezone 521 Clareburn Tr (lot 2) from Agricultural to Rural Residential for Romeo Slavik

Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 2.0 -acre tract located at 521 Clareburn Tr Carnesville, GA 30521; District 1 (part of Map/Parcel 012/061 B

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Supporting record

MinutesSeptember 08, 2025, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting Agenda. MinutesRezone from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 2.0 -acre tract located at 521 Clareburn Tr Carnesville, GA 30521; District 1 (part of Map/Parcel 012/061 B
Not approved
confirmed

Rezoning 521 Clareburn Tr (Lot 2) from AG to RR - RZ-2025-020 (Slavik)

Vote taken in conjunction with Item 8a.

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Supporting record

MinutesSeptember 08, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. MinutesVote taken in conjunction with Item 8a.
Not approved
confirmed

Rezoning of 521 Clareburn Tr, Carnesville (RZ-2025-020, lot 2) from Agricultural to Rural Residential

Kenneth Dove made a motion to deny and Bob Ragsdale seconded. A vote was taken by the show of hands The motion carried by (3) YES votes to (1) NO votes.

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Supporting record

MinutesAugust 21, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). MinutesKenneth Dove made a motion to deny and Bob Ragsdale seconded. A vote was taken by the show of hands The motion carried by (3) YES votes to (1) NO votes.
Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezone RZ-2025-020: Slavik property lot 2, 521 Clareburn Tr, AG to RR for residential

RZ-2025-020 Rezone: Romeo Slavik applicant and Property Owner has filed an application for Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 2.0 -acre tract located at 521 Clareburn Tr

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Supporting record

AgendaAugust 21, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). AgendaRZ-2025-020 Rezone: Romeo Slavik applicant and Property Owner has filed an application for Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 2.0 -acre tract located at 521 Clareburn Tr

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