The additional variance request was tabled until November 3, 2025. The Planning Commission was suspended on October 23, 2025. The BOC voted 5-0 to accept the applicant's withdrawal of this request.

Final Decision: The BOC voted 3-1 to deny the request for rezoning, as well as both requests for special use. Mr. Poole voted against the denials. Mr. Stowe was absent.

Purpose of Hearing: Request Rezone from Residential 1 to Highway Business for Vehicle Sales; Request for Special Use on Vehicle Sales and Outdoor Storage; Request for Variance to 6.2 GCOD Standards and 8.1 Off-street Parking

Applicant: Gerardp Vargas

Result: The Planning Commission approved the Special Use request with a vote of 4-0. The Planning Commission approved the variance requests with a vote of 3-1.

Details: Staff recommends approval of the Rezone for Vehicle Sales and Special Use with conditions (application, special use application, & variance application)

Final Decision: The BOC voted 3-1 to deny the request for rezoning, as well as both requests for special use. Mr. Poole voted against the denials. Mr. Stowe was absent.

This property is located in Hall County's District 4. The District 4 Commissioner is Mr. Jeff Stowe. His published email is jstowe@hallcounty.org, with phone number 770-535-8288.

Meetings for District 4: 1604 & 1608 Whiting Dr & 1790 Browns Bridge Rd

• Second Hearing:
  • Monday, August 28th, 6:00 pm
  • Hall County Board of Commissioners
  • Location: Hall County Government Center, 2^nd Floor
  • Details: The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use for Vehicle Sales and the variance to parking requirements. (application)
• First Hearing:
  • Monday, July 21^st, 5:15 p.m.
  • Hall County Planning Commission
  • Location: Hall County Government Center, 2^nd Floor
  • Details: Staff recommends approval of the Special Use for Vehicle Sales and denial of the variance to parking requirements. (application)

The applicant is requesting to rezone a 0.20± acre tract from Residential 1 (R-1) to Highway Business (HB) for vehicle repair, major