The subject property is shown highlighted in yellow on the above development map. (staff photo) A rezoning request that's been debated for six months and now gone through three public hearings will proceed back to the board of commissioners following the January 2020 meeting of the zoning advisory board. The ZAB added several conditions before... Continue Reading →
The property outlined in red is the approximate location of the proposed Garden Lakes development. (staff photo) Henry County planning staff have notified the Georgia Department of Community Affairs about a new development of regional impact (DRI) review in the Hampton community. The DRI review is being triggered by a rezoning request submitted to the... Continue Reading →
The McDonough city council approved variances for the upcoming Barrett Farms subdivision at their January 2 meeting. The variances were included within the council's consent agenda and adopted without discussion. The variances apply to eighteen lots out of the 141-lot subdivision. A reduction up to ten percent was granted to the front setback and minimum... Continue Reading →
A new rezoning request to construct apartments is proposing 154 units in Fairview. The property is located at the intersection of West Village Parkway and Bowden Road. KCG Development, LLC of Indianapolis, IN has submitted a rezoning request from RA (residential agricultural) to MU (mixed use) for 10.29 +/- acres. The property is designated for... Continue Reading →
Here is a look at some of the most notable rezoning requests that are pending across the county as we prepare to enter 2020. The list is not all encompassing so be sure and follow us on social media to keep up with the latest news. 1496 Millers Mill RoadA proposed rezoning and conservation subdivision... Continue Reading →
35.75 acres of land, annexed into the city limits of McDonough in 2003, were rezoned last week along Lake Dow and Airline Roads. The land is located between Bridleridge & Clearwater Pointe subdivisions. The council voted 5-1 (Vincent opposed; Ben Pruett absent) to rezone the property in an approval that many, including the city, thought... Continue Reading →
The McDonough city council adopted a moratorium against new multifamily developments at their December meeting. Specifically, the moratorium prohibits "the acceptance by city staff of rezoning [requests] or the acceptance of applications for variances, permits, or inspections for the development of multi-family housing developments." The moratorium shall last until either the city council adopts amendments... Continue Reading →
The McDonough city council approved a rezoning request from ECI Ventures, LLC of Atlanta, GA to construct 260 apartments off South Point Blvd. The applicant reduced their number of units from 294 to address concerns regarding density by the McDonough Planning Commission. The 28.31 +/- acre tract is located northwest of the South Point commercial... Continue Reading →
Cole Tract Associates LP, land owners of 235.56 +/- acres located immediately south of the Henry / Spalding County line, are planning an economic reboot of their development. The property was rezoned in 2005 and is accessible off state highway 155. The applicant has applied for a variance from development standards before proceeding with their... Continue Reading →
