Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Council Room
2116 Stallings Street
Covington, Georgia
Covington Planning Commission Board (CPC)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 @ 6 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 2116 Stallings Street, Covington, GA
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Opening remarks/roll call
3. Discussion and approval of April 14, 2026, minutes.
4. Old Business:
A. Final Plat: PFP26-0002
Request: Approval of a Final Plat for Brownbridge Rd Holdings LLC to create a total of 3 lots and
dedicate infrastructure within the right of way to the city of Covington
Location: 6234 Turner Lake Rd (Southwest corner of Brown Bridge Rd and Turner Lake Rd)
Tax Map Parcel Number: C040 0002 009
Owner: Brownbridge Holdings LLC
Applicant: Mark D. Strozier
5. New Business:
A. Special Use: PSU26-0003
Request: Auto Repair / Vehicle Refurbishment
Location: 9157 Hazelbrand Rd
Tax Map Parcel Number: C081 019B
Owner: Hazelbrand Group LLC
Applicant: Noah Savage
B. Rezoning: PR26-0002
Request: Rezone property from M1 to M2
Location: Wheat St
Tax Map Parcel Number: C081 007
Owner: WPC Investments LLC
Applicant: Stephen Bridges
C. Rezoning: PR26-0003
Request: City Initiated Rezone from CM to NM
Location: Eagle Dr
Tax Map Parcel Number: C083 004B
Owner: PDC Covington LLC c/o Property Tax Counsel
Applicant: City of Covington
D. Initiate an amendment to Section 16.20.635 of the Zoning Ordinance concerning short-term vacation rentals requiring that a property operating as a licensed short-term vacation rental shall be used exclusively for transient lodging purposes only. No other commercial, assembly, or event-related use shall be permitted. Other sections of Title 16 – Zoning may be amended as it pertains to language for the above stated uses for compliance with other ordinance regulations and public safety.
E. Initiate a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 16.20 Supplemental Use Provisions. Sec. 16.20.690 – Swimming pool, home regarding removing the requirement of health department approval for residential swimming pools.
F. Initiate a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 16.16.020 – Permitted uses, regarding removing the “Parking and storage of large vehicles” from the Use Table under the category “Transportation and Warehousing”.
G. Initiate a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 16.28 Civic Design. Sec. 16.28.070 – Designated corridor bonus density criteria, regarding removing the entire section of 16.28.070. Other sections of Title 16 – Zoning may be amended as it pertains to language for the above stated uses for compliance with other ordinance regulations and public safety.
H. Initiate a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 16.16 Standard Zoning Districts. Sec. 16.16.020 – Permitted Uses, regarding Data Centers and Section 16.20 Supplemental Uses. Other sections of Title 16 – Zoning may be amended as it pertains to language for the above stated uses for compliance with other ordinance regulations and public safety.
6. General Public Comments
7. Discussion from the Board
8. Adjournment
ADA Compliance: Individuals with disabilities that need certain accommodation to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities may contact the Safety Risk Coordinator at 770-385-6427 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
