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Planning commission tables Blue River mixed‑use proposal for 50‑acre Hiram site after questions on schools, stormwater and fire protection
Summary
The commission moved the Blue River Development MXU rezoning forward to next month after presentations on a 50‑acre mixed‑use plan, school enrollment projections and resident concerns about buffers, drainage and emergency services.
The Paulding County Planning Commission on Wednesday tabled a City of Hiram annexation and mixed‑use rezoning application from Blue River Development LLC for about 50 acres along Windy Bagwell Parkway (US‑278) and Poplar Springs Road.
The applicant, represented by Rob Hosack, proposed about 319 owner‑occupied units (293 attached townhomes and 26 detached homes), 49,000 square feet of commercial space and civic acreage required by the City of Hiram’s MXU rules. Staff recommended approval with 10 stipulations.
Hosack told commissioners the project includes civic‑use acreage and a commercial parcel that could serve trail users; he also said Blue River would “be willing to participate” in voluntary contributions to the school system to offset enrollment impacts, citing a…
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