Developer seeks rezoning for 44 townhomes at Shamrock Drive; plans amenities, two‑car garages under Clifton Dale overlay

An application to rezone 0 Shamrock Drive (Z25‑004) from CUP (community unit plan) to TR (townhome residential) for 44 townhomes on about 16.53 acres was presented at the City of South Fulton community zoning information meeting on March 17.

Marvin Arrington Jr., representing the applicant, said the proposal is the second phase of an existing subdivision that was not previously completed and that the applicant met with residents of phase 1 about amenities. Elijah Tuck, a project representative, answered detailed questions about unit design and said the plan includes two‑car garages and a “brownstone” architectural look. “They will have 2 car garages because I do know with that overlay, there were certain requirements and things that the community would like to see more so than not,” Tuck said. He added the project aims to use brick veneer and higher‑quality facades to reflect neighborhood preferences.

Tuck described shared amenities that will be available to residents of both phases: a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and a nature trail around the pond; the trail route was chosen in part because some areas are in floodplain and are not buildable. The property is within the Clifton Dale Overlay District, which the applicant said imposes additional standards. The applicant said the amenity area was promised in the original phase but was not built at that time, and the current proposal restores that shared amenity for both phases.

Staff and attendees asked questions about overlay boundaries and proximity to existing homes; staff reiterated public participation requirements and the hearing schedule. No formal vote was taken at the information meeting; the application will move to the planning commission and city council for hearings.