The Henry County Zoning Board’s April 14 meeting was noteworthy for what didn’t happen as much as for what did.

Three items were removed from the agenda, all related to a proposed development northwest of the intersection of Hwy. 81 and North Ola Road. Recent social media traffics indicated some significant opposition to the plan for that land among local residents.

The applicant requested rezoning to RS (residential suburban) and C-1 (neighborhood commercial) for the 106-acre site, along with a variance for relief from Highway Corridor Overlay District requirements as well as a comprehensive plan amendment from Low Density Residential and Commercial to Mixed Use. The proposed use for the site has been advertised as a mix of single-family, townhome, quadruplex and commercial development.

All three agenda items were withdrawn at the applicant’s request, according to assistant P&Z director Stacey Jordan-Rudeseal’s announcement at the start of the meeting. He said they will be heard “at a later time” but added that the ZAB’s regular meeting in May might not be that time because its agenda is mostly set. Citizens were advised to watch for signs in the area advertising the new meeting date.

In other business, the ZAB denied a variance request to allow reduction in setback requirements regarding a parcel just under an acre at 947 Babbs Mill Road.

A conditional use was approved for 24.68 acres at 567 Flat Rock Road for a commercial kennel. This request was for a modification of an existing conditional use that was approved in January of 2021.

Also approved with conditions was a request for rezoning from RA (residential-agricultural) to R-2 (single-family residential) for 23.6 acres south of Patillo Road and east of Thurman Road. The purpose of the request is to allow a single-family residential subdivision.