HARRIS COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
September 29, 2022
7:00 PM
Harris County Courthouse, Room 223, Hamilton, GA
Members Present: Chris Butzon, Dewey Batchelor, Lora Taft and Maria Copeland.
Members Absent: Tim Shelton
Staff Present: Brian Williams, Community Development Director
1. CALL TO ORDER. Chairman Butzon called the meeting to order and noted that a
quorum was present.
2. MINUTES. The motion to approve minutes of the August 25, 2022 meeting was made by
Mrs. Taft, seconded by Mr. Batchelor, and passed unanimously.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Variance request of Adam Holland, from Article V, Section 6, of the Harris County Zoning
Ordinance, for the placement of an accessory structure (shop) 40' x 65' (2,600 sq ft) in the front and
side yard in A-1 zoning (Agricultural/ Forestry). Property located at 676 Holland Drive, Fortson,
GA. Chairman Butzon asked if the board members had reviewed the application and asked if there were any
questions. Chairman Butzon asked if there were any response from neighbors, to which Mr. Holland replied that all
the neighbors are family and they are good with the location, and there will be some buffer from the street. There
being no further comments or questions, the motion to approve the variance was made by Mrs. Taft, seconded by
Mr. Batchelor, and passed unanimously.
B. Variance request of Eric Jones, from Article V, Section 6, of the Harris County Zoning Ordinance,
for the placement of an accessory structure (shop) 30' x 48' (1,440 sq ft) in the side yard in R-1
zoning (Single Family Residential). Property located at 5819 GA Hwy 103, West Point, GA. Chairman
Butzon asked if the board members had reviewed the application and asked if there were any questions. Mr. Jones
stated that the location of the building was buffered very well from the road; that the building has 1 roll up door and
2 entry doors; and that the building will only have power, no plumbing. There being no further comments or
questions, the motion to approve the variance was made by Mrs. Copeland, seconded by Mrs. Taft, and passed
unanimously.
C. Variance request of Ronnie and Jamie Sewell, from Article V, Section 6, of the Harris County
Zoning Ordinance, for the placement of an accessory structure (detached garage) 40' x 50' (2,000
sq ft) in the side and front yard of the residence in A-1 zoning (Agricultural/Forestry). Property
located at 1242 Pierce Road, Waverly Hall, GA. Chairman Butzon asked if the board members had reviewed
the application and asked if there were any questions. Mrs. Taft asked for clarification of the location of the
accessory structure and the buffer. There being no further comments or questions, the motion to approve the
variance was made by Mr. Batchelor, seconded by Mrs. Taft, and passed unanimously.
D. Variance request of Kevin and Michele Elmore, from Article V, Section 16, of the Harris County
Zoning Ordinance, for the placement of a pool in the front/side yard of the residence in A-1 zoning
(Agricultural/Forestry). Property located at 1356 Baker Road, Shiloh, GA. Chairman Butzon asked if the
board members had reviewed the application and asked if there were any questions. Mrs. Taft asked for
clarification of the location of the accessory structure and the buffer. There being no further comments or questions,
the motion to approve the variance was made by Mrs. Copeland, seconded by Mr. Batchelor, and passed
unanimously.
4. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to discuss, the motion to adjourn was
made by Mrs. Taft, seconded by Mr. Batchelor, and passed unanimously.
Attest: _________________________ _____ _________________________
Brian Williams, Acting Secretary Christopher Butzon, Chairman
