HENRY COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS  MINUTES OF MEETING September 25, 2024  The regular meeting oft the Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in the Summerlin Board Room ofthe Henry County Administration Building at 1 pm. Chairman Manker Stone, Paul Setliff, Lisa Spencer, Deborah Hairston, and Stuart Warren were in attendance. Recording Secretary, Wanda Setliff, Planner/Community Development Specialist, Micah Montgomery, and Director of Planning, Zoning, and Inspection Motion to approve the minutes of August 28, 2024, was made by Paul Setliff, seconded by Stuart  Lee Clark were also in attendance.  Warren, and followed by a unanimous vote. S-24-07 Michelle Hairston  Ar request for a Special Use Permit was received under Section 21-602 of the Henry County Zoning Ordinance to allow for the establishment of a Family Day Care Home to accommodate up to 7 children. The property is located at 657 Chatmoss Court Extension in the Iriswood District, and is zoned Suburban Residential District S-R as shown on Tax Map 43.6(40)5/28. The property is located within the Iriswood Growth Area as defined by the Henry County Staff has reviewed the application and suggests the BZA add the following minimum conditions  Comprehensive Plan.  as part of any motion to approve.  Special Use Permit must be exercised within two years can be no larger than 4 square feet and cannot be illuminated  Ifthe applicant chooses to install a sign at her home to identify the business, then the sign Parking must be provided to accommodate a minimum of2 vehicles in addition to those A copy of the State license shall be provided to the Planning Office indicating the  ofthe owners ofthe property approved occupancy The public hearing opened at 1:04.  Manker Stone asked if anyone present would like to speak on behalf oft the Special Use Permit. When Michelle Hairston stepped up to the podium, she shared that she had been running her business for 5 years, voluntarily being registered through the state. She mentioned she is monitored by the state and expressed her desire to be able to care for up to 7 children in a warm Lee Clark praised Michelle Hairston for participating in the state's volunteer program, which  and nurturing environment.  requires her to follow state rules even though she has 4 children.  1    Deborah Hairston asked, "Do you need help taking care of the 4 children, or will you need assistance with supervising 7 children?" Michelle Hairston replied confidently, "According tot the state guidelines and ratio system, there is no requirement for additional help to keep 7 children." Manker Stone asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor ofthe Special Use Permit. Use Permit mentioning Michelle Hairston excels with the children inl her care. Manker Stone inquired if anyone opposed the project, but no one stepped forward.  Paul May from 695 Chatmoss Court Extension approached the podium in favor of the Special  The public hearing closed at 1:10.  Manker Stone asked for comments from the board.  Paul Setliff made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit including the recommended conditions from staff. Stuart Warren seconded the motion followed by a unanimous vote of5-0.  The meeting adjourned at 1:14. 6E Lee H. Clark, Secretary  2