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Stephens County approves rezoning, lot-width variance for North Avenue parcel

The rezoning clears the way for future residential use on the roughly two-acre North Avenue parcel despite a narrow lot width.

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The story

A request to rezone about two acres at 403 North Avenue in Eastanollee from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential, filed on behalf of the William Howard Bell Life Estate, came before the Stephens County Planning Commission along with a related request for a lot width variance of 91.64 feet, for a total lot width of 108.36 feet.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 10/07/2025

The Planning Commission approved both the rezoning and the lot width variance on a 4-0 vote, with Commissioner Randall making the motion and Vice-Chairman Ivester seconding.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 11/04/2025Planning Commission Minutes 10/07/2025

The matter then went to the Stephens County Board of Commissioners, which took up motions to approve the same rezoning and the same lot width variance for the parcel.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 10/28/2025

The Board of Commissioners approved both the rezoning and the lot width variance unanimously.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 10/28/2025

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Rezoning for William Howard Bell Life Estate, 403 North Avenue, Eastanollee (2 acres to agricultural residential)

Board to consider motion to approve rezoning request from William Howard Bell Life Estate, 403 North Avenue, Eastanollee. Parcel 043 201.

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MinutesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 10/28/2025Board to consider motion to approve rezoning request from William Howard Bell Life Estate, 403 North Avenue, Eastanollee. Parcel 043 201.
Approved
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Variance for William Howard Bell Life Estate, 403 North Avenue, Eastanollee (lot width variance)

Board to consider motion to approve variance request from William Howard Bell Life Estate, 403 North Avenue, Eastanollee. Parcel 043 201.

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MinutesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 10/28/2025Board to consider motion to approve variance request from William Howard Bell Life Estate, 403 North Avenue, Eastanollee. Parcel 043 201.
Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning request from William Howard Bell Life Estate, 403 North Avenue, Eastanollee, two acres from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential

rezone two acres to agricultural residential to utilize for future residential purposes.

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 10/28/2025rezone two acres to agricultural residential to utilize for future residential purposes.
Appeared on agenda
proposed

Variance request from William Howard Bell Life Estate, 403 North Avenue, Eastanollee, for lot width

grant a lot width variance of 91.64 ft. for a total 108.36 lot width.

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 10/28/2025grant a lot width variance of 91.64 ft. for a total 108.36 lot width.
Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning 403 North Avenue from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential (William Howard Bell Life Estate)

to rezone to Agricultural Residential to utilize for future residential Purposes

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AgendaPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 10/07/2025to rezone to Agricultural Residential to utilize for future residential Purposes
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proposed

Lot width variance at 403 North Avenue (William Howard Bell Life Estate)

grant a lot width variance of 91.64 ft. for a total 108.36 lot width

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AgendaPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 10/07/2025grant a lot width variance of 91.64 ft. for a total 108.36 lot width
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Lot width variance at 403 North Avenue (William Howard Bell Life Estate)

A motion was made by Commissioner Randall, seconded by Vice-Chairman Ivester, to approve the rezoning as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

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AgendaPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 11/04/2025A motion was made by Commissioner Randall, seconded by Vice-Chairman Ivester, to approve the rezoning as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approved
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Lot width variance for William Howard Bell Life Estate, 403 North Avenue, Eastanollee

A motion was made by Commissioner Randall, seconded by Vice-Chairman Ivester, to approve the rezoning as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

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MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes 10/07/2025A motion was made by Commissioner Randall, seconded by Vice-Chairman Ivester, to approve the rezoning as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approved
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Rezoning for William Howard Bell Life Estate, 403 North Avenue, Eastanollee - Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential

A motion was made by Commissioner Randall, seconded by Vice-Chairman Ivester, to approve the rezoning as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

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MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes 10/07/2025A motion was made by Commissioner Randall, seconded by Vice-Chairman Ivester, to approve the rezoning as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approved
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Rezoning 403 North Avenue (William Howard Bell Life Estate) from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential

A motion was made by Commissioner Randall, seconded by Vice-Chairman Ivester, to approve the rezoning as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

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AgendaPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 11/04/2025A motion was made by Commissioner Randall, seconded by Vice-Chairman Ivester, to approve the rezoning as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

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