“A yes vote is in support of the denial.”
“Yes, is support of denial, yes.” “Five yes, one no. Motion passes.”
The Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission denied the requested rezoning of the UGA President’s House from government to commercial neighborhood.
After a preliminary review in September, Capstone Property Group presented a new plan which significantly downsized a proposed hotel on the property. Lori Bork Newcomer.
“We’ve listened to the feedback, and we’re here tonight with a much smaller hotel,” according to Bork Newcomer. “It’ll allow the preservation of the President’s home and welcome people into the home for decades to come.”
David Bradley spoke in support of the hotel.
“We just have opportunities in front of us and I’m here to offer support for this project,” Bradley said. “We need this property; we need more rooms in Athens.”
However, the overwhelming number of those filling the room were in opposition, including Jasmine Paul.
“I appreciate staff’s recommendation to deny this proposal,” Paul said.
