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Stephens County approves variance for garage in front yard on Oak Way Drive

Tony Kellar can now build a garage in the front yard of his Eastanollee property after county boards approved a variance from standard placement rules.

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September 23, 2025: Variance request from Tony Kellar for accessory structure in front yard, 353 Oak Way Drive, Eastanollee

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What this means now

Where it stands

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners took up the same variance request and approved it on September 23, 2025, with Vice-Chairman Rickman making the motion, seconded by Commissioner Oglesby, carrying unanimously.

The story

Tony Kellar sought a variance to build a garage in the front yard of his property at 353 Oak Way Drive, Eastanollee (Parcel 044 193), arguing the structure would be difficult to place elsewhere on the lot without excessive destruction of the natural habitat.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 09/02/2025

The Stephens County Planning Commission approved the variance on September 2, 2025, with Commissioner Black making the motion, seconded by Commissioner Cobb, carrying unanimously.

SourcesPlanning Commission Minutes 09/02/2025Planning Commission Agenda Packet 10/07/2025

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners took up the same variance request and approved it on September 23, 2025, with Vice-Chairman Rickman making the motion, seconded by Commissioner Oglesby, carrying unanimously.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 09/23/2025Board Of Commissioners Minutes 09/23/2025Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 10/14/2025

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Variance request from Tony Kellar, 353 Oak Way Drive, Eastanollee for accessory structure in front yard

to approve the variance request from Tony Kellar, 353 Oak Way Drive, Eastanollee. Parcel 044 193. Motion carried unanimously.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Variance request for Tony Kellar, 353 Oak Way Drive, Eastanollee - accessory structure in front yard

Variance Request from Tony Kellar, 353 Oak Way Drive, Eastanollee. Parcel 044 193.

Approved
confirmed

Variance request from Tony Kellar for accessory structure in front yard, 353 Oak Way Drive, Eastanollee

A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Rickman, seconded by Commissioner Oglesby, to approve the variance request from Tony Kellar, 353 Oak Way Drive, Eastanollee. Parcel 044 193. Motion carried unanimously.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Variance for accessory structure in front yard at 353 Oak Way Drive, Eastanollee

is to grant a variance to allow for an accessory structure within the front yard

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Variance request for Tony Kellar to build a garage, 353 Oak Way Drive (Parcel 044 193)

The garage would be difficult to place any where else on the property without excessive destruction of the natural habit.

Approved
confirmed

Variance for accessory structure in front yard - Tony Kellar, 353 Oak Way Drive, Eastanollee

A motion was made by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Cobb, to approve the variance. Motion carried unanimously.

Approved
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Variance for accessory structure in front yard at 353 Oak Way Drive (Tony Kellar)

A motion was made by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Cobb, to approve the variance. Motion carried unanimously

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