Hiram City Council considers Trayton Homes' age-restricted development rezoning proposal

The Planning Commission meeting held on January 28, 2025, in Paulding County, Georgia, focused on a significant rezoning application for a property located in Land Lots 473 through 475, District 2, Section 3. The site is situated east of Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway and south of Pace Road, within the city limits of Hiram.

The staff recommended denial of the application; however, they noted that if the city council chooses to approve it, there are 11 stipulations outlined for consideration. During the meeting, it was mentioned that there had been some general inquiries about the application, but no opposition was reported.

Kevin Moore, representing the applicant Trayton Homes, presented the case for the rezoning of just over 30 acres to the R-55 zoning district, intended for an age-restricted development. He highlighted the property’s location near Highway 278, bordered by Pace Road to the north and Old Mill Road to the west and south. The commission's role is to make a recommendation to the mayor and council of Hiram, who will make the final decision on the application.

The meeting concluded with a focus on the implications of the proposed development and the next steps in the approval process. The commission's recommendation will be crucial as the city council prepares to deliberate on the matter.