Clyde’s Welding granted rezoning despite public criticism

Jason Futch [email protected] Clyde’s Welding was the subject of discussion–and controversy–as the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners considered a future land use map during a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The board's decision would determine whether Clyde McGhin’s business would be rezoned from residential to light industrial. A parcel he had inherited years ago was zoned residential single-family, and he had continued to use it as an industrial facility. During the public hearing, the board heard from both McGhin and concerned neighbors about the map, which was approved by the Hamilton County Planning & Zoning Board on Tuesday, Oct. 14. It was also