HabCo Planning Commission set to review retreat proposal, rezoning request, and subdivision plan

(Daniel Purcell/NowHabersham.com)

The Habersham County Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, May 6, to hear public input and discuss several key development proposals, including a conditional use request for a Christian retreat, a zoning change, and a new residential subdivision.

James W. Draper, Jr. has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CU-25-01) to establish a Christian retreat at 735 Kennedy Mountain Road. The plan includes the construction of up to 17 cabins on the rural property, which is identified as Map 014 Parcel 003.

In another matter, Greg and Paula Bagley are seeking to rezone their property at 1191 Blair Road from Agriculture (Ag) to Low Intensity (LI) use.

Under old business, the commission will revisit a request by Greg Hill for preliminary plat approval of “The Grove,” a proposed 10-lot subdivision. The development is planned for 1195 J. Warren Road (Map 086 Parcel 001). The proposal has previously been discussed and was brought back for further review.

The Planning Commission is expected to take action on the proposals during the meeting, following staff recommendations and further analysis.

The meeting will be held in the Habersham County Courthouse in the Jury Assembly Room at 295 Llewellyn Street in Clarkesville.