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Residents urge council to deny Clifton Dale townhomes rezoning; developer asked to withdraw
Summary
Residents of Retreat at Jones Mill urged the City Council to deny a developer's request to rezone a suburban neighborhood and build 44 townhomes, citing traffic, utility strain and property‑value concerns. Planning staff recommended denial and the planning commission recommended denial; the council left the case for a vote at the next meeting.
A rezoning request to replace single‑family neighborhood zoning with townhome development drew sustained opposition from residents at Tuesday’s South Fulton public hearing.
The application, listed as KC24‑004 (later corrected to Z25‑004), would change an area now mapped as suburban neighborhood to allow 44 townhomes. Staff and the Planning Commission both recommended denial.
Residents who live near the proposed site told the council they have attended multiple hearings and want the council to respect the community’s original land‑use expectations. Dr. Shelly Harris, president…
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