The Stephens County Board of Commissioners took up the request and approved it 3-1 on June 23, 2026, with Commissioner Wright opposed. Commissioner Simmons made the motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock.
IssueStephens Countyapproved
Board of Commissioners approves front-yard setback variance the Planning Commission had denied
Korbin Towe can now build 15 feet closer to the road on Pheasant Mountain Road property after county commissioners overruled a planning panel's denial.
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June 23, 2026: Variance request from Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, Parcel 029 011, for 15 ft. front yard setback reduction
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Korbin Towe sought a variance to reduce the required front yard setback by 15 feet, to a total of 25 feet, for a 3.14-acre property at 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, Toccoa.
The Stephens County Planning Commission denied the variance unanimously on June 2, 2026, on a motion by Commissioner Cobb.
The Stephens County Board of Commissioners took up the request and approved it 3-1 on June 23, 2026, with Commissioner Wright opposed. Commissioner Simmons made the motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock.
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Appeared on agendaproposedVariance Request - Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, front yard setback
Variance Request from Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, Toccoa. Parcel 029 011.
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Variance Request - Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, front yard setback
Variance Request from Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, Toccoa. Parcel 029 011.
ApprovedunknownVariance request from Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road (front yard setback)
Motion carried 3 to 1, Commissioner Wright opposed
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Variance request from Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road (front yard setback)
Motion carried 3 to 1, Commissioner Wright opposed
ApprovedconfirmedVariance request from Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, Parcel 029 011, for 15 ft. front yard setback reduction
Variance Request from Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, Toccoa. Parcel 029 011.
Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons
Second: Commissioner Whitlock
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Variance request from Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, Parcel 029 011, for 15 ft. front yard setback reduction
Variance Request from Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, Toccoa. Parcel 029 011. Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons Second: Commissioner Whitlock
Not approvedconfirmedVariance request for Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road (Parcel 029 011)
Motion to Deny: Commissioner Cobb
Second: Vice-Chairman Ivester
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Variance request for Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road (Parcel 029 011)
Motion to Deny: Commissioner Cobb Second: Vice-Chairman Ivester
Not approvedunknownVariance request for Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, seeking 15ft. front yard setback reduction
Variance Request Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, Toccoa. Parcel 029 011.
Proposal: to grant a variance of 15ft. to the front yard setback for a total 25ft. front yard setback.
Current Zoning: Residential Single
Staff Recommendation: Denial
Motion to Deny: Commissioner Cobb
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Variance request for Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, seeking 15ft. front yard setback reduction
Variance Request Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, Toccoa. Parcel 029 011. Proposal: to grant a variance of 15ft. to the front yard setback for a total 25ft. front yard setback. Current Zoning: Residential Single Staff Recommendation: Denial Motion to Deny: Commissioner Cobb
Appeared on agendaproposedVariance request for 15ft front yard setback (25ft total) at 610 Pheasant Mountain Road (Korbin Towe)
Variance Request Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, Toccoa. Parcel 029 011.
Proposal: to grant a variance of 15ft. to the front yard setback for a total 25ft. front yard setback.
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Variance request for 15ft front yard setback (25ft total) at 610 Pheasant Mountain Road (Korbin Towe)
Variance Request Korbin Towe, 610 Pheasant Mountain Road, Toccoa. Parcel 029 011. Proposal: to grant a variance of 15ft. to the front yard setback for a total 25ft. front yard setback.
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