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Zoning advisory board denies rezoning request for Jonesboro Road parcel over infrastructure concerns
Summary
Templar Development Group's proposal to rezone about 108 acres south of Jonesboro Road to R‑5 (200 lots) was denied after board members cited traffic, school-capacity and infrastructure timing concerns despite staff recommendation to approve with conditions tied to Jonesboro Road improvements.
The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board voted July 10 to deny a rezoning request from Templar Development Group that would have converted roughly 108 acres south of Jonesboro Road to R‑5 single-family residential and allowed a proposed 200‑lot subdivision.
Planning staff recommended approval, noting the future land-use designation supports medium-density residential (up to four dwelling units per acre) and…
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