The Lavonia City Council then took up the same request. At its September 8 meeting, council minutes record a motion to approve R-2026-005 as a first read, made by Councilman Madden and seconded by Councilman Schulman, which passed unanimously.
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Lavonia council approves first reading of Cornog Road rezoning for 53-home subdivision
The city is moving to rezone 13.60 acres on Cornog Road from heavy industrial to residential to allow a 53-home subdivision.
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September 8, 2026: Rezoning ~13.60 acres on Cornog Rd from B-3 to R-1A (Ken Gary applicant, Der Same LLC owner)
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A second reading before the Lavonia City Council
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Applicant Ken Gary and property owner Der Same LLC applied to rezone approximately 13.60 acres on Cornog Road from B-3 (Heavy Industrial District) to R-1A (Single-Family Residential District – Low Density).
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The City of Lavonia Planning Commission approved the rezoning, R-2026-005, with stated conditions and a 50-foot right of way, to allow a 53-home single-family subdivision. The motion carried 4 to 0, with Morris Rivers abstaining.
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ApprovedconfirmedRezoning R-2026-005: Ken Gary/Der Same LLC, Cornog Rd (±13.60 acres, B-3 to R-1A) for ~52-53 home subdivision
Motion to approve the rezoning request R-2026-005 as a 1st Read was made by
Councilman Madden and seconded by Councilman Schulman.
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Rezoning R-2026-005: Ken Gary/Der Same LLC, Cornog Rd (±13.60 acres, B-3 to R-1A) for ~52-53 home subdivision
Motion to approve the rezoning request R-2026-005 as a 1st Read was made by Councilman Madden and seconded by Councilman Schulman.
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning ~13.60 acres on Cornog Rd from B-3 to R-1A (Ken Gary applicant, Der Same LLC owner)
R-2026-005 – Rezone: Ken Gary, applicant, and
Der Same, LLC property owner, have submitted an application to rezone
approximately ±13.60 acres from B-3 (Heavy Industrial District) to R-1A
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Rezoning ~13.60 acres on Cornog Rd from B-3 to R-1A (Ken Gary applicant, Der Same LLC owner)
R-2026-005 – Rezone: Ken Gary, applicant, and Der Same, LLC property owner, have submitted an application to rezone approximately ±13.60 acres from B-3 (Heavy Industrial District) to R-1A
ApprovedconfirmedRezone approximately 13.60 acres on Cornog Road from B-3 to R-1A for a 53-home single-family subdivision
Motion to approve R-2026-005, rezoning from B-3 to R-1A with the stated conditions and a 50-foot right of way, was made by Pam Stone and seconded by Laurie Whitworth. The motion carried 4 to 0 (Morris Rivers abstained).
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Rezone approximately 13.60 acres on Cornog Road from B-3 to R-1A for a 53-home single-family subdivision
Motion to approve R-2026-005, rezoning from B-3 to R-1A with the stated conditions and a 50-foot right of way, was made by Pam Stone and seconded by Laurie Whitworth. The motion carried 4 to 0 (Morris Rivers abstained).
Appeared on agendaproposedRezone ±13.60 acres on Cornog Rd from B-3 to R-1A (Ken Gary/Der Same LLC, Tax Parcel 063-120)
have submitted an application to rezone approximately ±13.60 acres from B-3 (Heavy Industrial District) to R-1A (Single-Family Residential District – Low Density)
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Rezone ±13.60 acres on Cornog Rd from B-3 to R-1A (Ken Gary/Der Same LLC, Tax Parcel 063-120)
have submitted an application to rezone approximately ±13.60 acres from B-3 (Heavy Industrial District) to R-1A (Single-Family Residential District – Low Density)
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