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Board denies rezoning and associated variance for Pates Creek phase 3 after resident opposition
Summary
The board recommended denial of a rezoning (RZ2409) and ultimately denied the associated variance (VR2403) for a proposed phase 3 expansion of Gates at Pate's Creek (217 lots). Neighbors raised traffic, stormwater and school-capacity concerns; staff had recommended approval with conditions and a phased permit-release schedule.
The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board on July 10 recommended denial of a rezoning request (RZ2409) to add a 217‑lot phase 3 to the Gates at Pate's Creek subdivision and later denied the associated variance request (VR2403) to match lot widths and setbacks with the existing phases.
Staff presented the application as a continuation of the Gates at Pate's Creek development (phases 1 and 2), which was rezoned and permitted in 2019 and has 332 lots already approved. The applicant said phase 3 would be…
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