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Neighbors urge council to reject rezoning of 111 Hooper Street; developer grant noted as contingency
Summary
At a public hearing, neighbors and community members raised safety, drainage, tree loss and character concerns about a proposed rezoning of 111 Hooper Street from R-1/R-2 to R-3; proponents said the change matches the city’s comprehensive plan and the project depends on a state grant to the developer.
Members of the public and council members discussed a Planning Commission recommendation to rezone 111 Hooper Street — a 5.13-acre parcel — from R-1 and R-2 (single- and two-family) to R-3 (multifamily) during a public hearing at Monday’s Athens City Council meeting.
Several nearby residents said rezoning would change neighborhood character and raise safety and environmental concerns. “It’s a blind corner, especially with speeders,” Aaron Romero told council, and he said runoff and…
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