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Board of Commissioners approves rear yard setback variance for 553 Currahee Point

The approval lets the Plaisteds build with a rear yard setback of just 3 feet instead of the standard 10, after both the planning commission and county board signed off.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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August 25, 2026: Variance request from Aaron & Heather Plaisted for reduced rear yard setback at 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa

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Aaron and Heather Plaisted requested a variance to reduce the required rear yard setback on their property at 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa, from ten feet to three feet. The Stephens County Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the seven-foot variance on August 4, 2026.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 09/01/2026Planning Commission Minutes 08/04/2026Planning Commission Agenda Packet 08/04/2026

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners took up the same variance request on August 25, 2026, and approved it unanimously, granting a seven-foot reduction to the rear yard setback for a total setback of three feet.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 08/25/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 09/08/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 09/08/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 08/25/2026

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Variance request from Aaron & Heather Plaisted, 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa (rear yard setback)

Variance Request from Aaron & Heather Plaisted, 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa. Parcel 064D 025. Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons

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MinutesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 08/25/2026Variance Request from Aaron & Heather Plaisted, 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa. Parcel 064D 025. Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons
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Variance Request from Aaron & Heather Plaisted, 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa - 7 ft. rear yard setback variance

1. Variance Request from Aaron & Heather Plaisted, 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa. Parcel 064D 025. Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 09/08/20261. Variance Request from Aaron & Heather Plaisted, 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa. Parcel 064D 025. Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons
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Variance for Aaron & Heather Plaisted, 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa - rear yard setback

Proposal: to grant a variance of 7 ft. to the rear yard setback, for a total rear yard setback of 3 ft.

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 09/08/2026Proposal: to grant a variance of 7 ft. to the rear yard setback, for a total rear yard setback of 3 ft.
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Variance request from Aaron & Heather Plaisted for reduced rear yard setback at 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa

Variance Request from Aaron & Heather Plaisted, 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa. Parcel 064D 025.

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 08/25/2026Variance Request from Aaron & Heather Plaisted, 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa. Parcel 064D 025.
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Variance: Aaron & Heather Plaisted, 553 Currahee Point, rear yard setback

Motion to Approve: Commissioner Randall Second: Vice-Chairman Ivester Discussion: No discussion Vote: Unanimous

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AgendaPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 09/01/2026Motion to Approve: Commissioner Randall Second: Vice-Chairman Ivester Discussion: No discussion Vote: Unanimous
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Variance for Aaron & Heather Plaisted, 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa - rear yard setback reduction

Variance to reduce the rear yard setback from ten (10) feet to three (3) feet along the back property line, resulting in a seven (7) foot variance.

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MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes 08/04/2026Variance to reduce the rear yard setback from ten (10) feet to three (3) feet along the back property line, resulting in a seven (7) foot variance.
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Variance to reduce rear yard setback at 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa (Aaron & Heather Plaisted)

Variance to reduce the rear yard setback from ten (10) feet to three (3) feet along the

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AgendaPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 08/04/2026Variance to reduce the rear yard setback from ten (10) feet to three (3) feet along the

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