Final Decision: The BOC voted 5-0 to approve the request for rezoning.

Purpose of Hearing: Request a special use for a group home on a 0.59± acre tract zoned Residential 1 (R-1). Per the narrative, the group home is intended for at-risk youth within foster care. The subject property is currently developed with a single-family residence.

Applicant: Karen Woodroffe

Details: Staff recommends approval with 3 conditions. (application)

Result: Planning Commission recommended approval with a vote of 4-0.

Final Decision: The BOC voted 5-0 to approve the request for rezoning.

This property is located in Hall County's District 1. The District 1 Representative on the Planning Commission is Mr. Frank Sosebee. His published email is frsosebee@hallcounty.org , with phone number 770-297-2673. The District 1 Commissioner is Ms. Kathy Cooper. Her published email is kcooper@hallcounty.org, with phone number 770-535-8288.

Meetings for District 1: 5424 Mulberry Preserve Drive

• Second Hearing:
  • Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6:00 p,m.
  • Hall County Board of Commissioners
  • Location: Hall County Government Center, 2^nd Floor
  • Details: Planning Commission recommends approval of the applicants request.
• First Hearing:
  • Monday, October 6^th, 5:15 p.m.
  • Hall County Planning Commission
  • Location: Hall County Government Center, 2^nd Floor
  • Details: Staff recommends approval of the applicants request. (application)

The applicant is requesting a special use for a group home on a 0.59± acre tract zoned Residential 1 (R-1). Per the narrative, the group home is intended for at-risk youth within foster care. The subject property is currently developed with a single-family residence.