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Board of Commissioners approves front-yard accessory structure variance on Anderson Thomas Road

The variance lets a structure be placed in the front yard at 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, a change from standard setback rules for that property.

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What this means now

Where it stands

The Board of Commissioners approved the variance unanimously, on a motion by Commissioner Wright.

The story

The Stephens County Planning Commission approved a variance request from Van Houston to allow an accessory structure in the front yard at 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, Martin (Parcel 068 106), in a unanimous vote on April 7, 2026.

SourcesPlanning Commission Minutes 04/07/2026Planning Commission Agenda Packet 04/07/2026

The same variance request went before the Stephens County Board of Commissioners on April 28, 2026.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 04/28/2026

The Board of Commissioners approved the variance unanimously, on a motion by Commissioner Wright.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 04/28/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 05/12/2026

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Appeared on agenda
proposed

Variance request from Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, to allow an accessory structure in the front yard

Variance Request from Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, Martin. Parcel 068 106.

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 04/28/2026Variance Request from Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, Martin. Parcel 068 106.
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Variance request from Van Houston to allow an accessory structure in the front yard, 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, Martin

Variance Request from Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, Martin. Parcel 068 106. Motion to approve: Commissioner Wright

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 05/12/2026Variance Request from Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, Martin. Parcel 068 106. Motion to approve: Commissioner Wright
Approved
confirmed

Variance Request from Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, Martin, Parcel 068 106, for accessory structure in front yard

Variance Request from Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, Martin. Parcel 068 106. Motion to approve: Commissioner Wright

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MinutesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 04/28/2026Variance Request from Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, Martin. Parcel 068 106. Motion to approve: Commissioner Wright
Approved
confirmed

Variance for accessory structure in front yard - Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, Martin

Variance Request Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, Martin. Parcel 068 106 Proposal: Variance to allow for placement of an accessory structure in the front yard

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MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes 04/07/2026Variance Request Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Road, Martin. Parcel 068 106 Proposal: Variance to allow for placement of an accessory structure in the front yard
Appeared on agenda
proposed

Variance for accessory structure in front yard - Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Rd

Variance Request Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Rd, Martin. Parcel 068 106

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Supporting record

AgendaPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 04/07/2026Variance Request Van Houston, 1165 Anderson Thomas Rd, Martin. Parcel 068 106

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