Commission approves 45‑lot cluster home development on Peace Drive (RZ‑24‑08)

Henry County commissioners approved a rezoning (RZ‑24‑08) on Feb. 25 to allow 45 single‑family cluster homes on 10.7 acres at 297 and 309 Peace Drive. The board approved the developer’s revised plan after a public hearing and staff review.

Proposal and staff recommendation Planning staff said the property is currently zoned RA and has an Urban Residential future land‑use designation supporting four to 12 units per acre. The applicant revised an earlier 66‑townhome submittal and proposed 45 fee‑simple cluster homes with a net density of about 8.3 dwelling units per acre, plus an amenity center with a pavilion, playground and dog park.

Developer presentation Steve Moore, agent for the applicant, described an owner‑occupied product (not rental apartments), a strong homeowners association to manage exterior maintenance and common areas, two substantial buffers along Peach Drive, and two entrances with landscaping retained along the frontage. He said the product includes master‑on‑main ranch homes (roughly 1,400–1,800 square feet) and two‑story units, with anticipated pricing in the low‑to‑mid $400,000 range.

Public input and board action No public opposition speakers were recorded in the provided excerpt. The board moved, seconded and approved the rezoning; the transcript records "Motion carries." Staff will require compliance with conditions in the approval packet and coordinate final platting and infrastructure construction details with the developer.

Next steps Applicant to submit final plats and construction documents; staff will verify compliance with required buffers, sidewalk and other PD conditions before issuing permits.