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Council advances Brian’s Landing phase 3 request to exceed density cap for senior housing; special-use permit recommended
Summary
The council considered a special‑use permit to remove a unit‑per‑acre cap in the R‑4 zone so Brian’s Landing can pursue a phase 3 totaling 151 units across all phases; staff and the developer said DCA funding is in place for earlier phases and the request would add roughly 36 units above the zoning cap if approved.
The Statesboro City Council reviewed a request to remove a zoning density cap so the Brian’s Landing senior housing project can proceed with a third phase, planning staff said at Tuesday’s meeting.
Planning staff explained the site is the former Julia P. Bryant School football field and already has approvals and Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) funding for phases 1 and 2. Under the R‑4 high‑density multifamily zoning district, the UDC limits development to 12 units per acre; the applicant seeks a special‑use permit to remove that restriction to allow a total of 151 units across all phases. Staff said that, if approved, the request would add roughly 36 units above the maximum allowed by the zoning district.
Staff recommended approval of the special‑use permit subject to conditions including required building plan review and coordination on any needed road closures with public works and engineering. The planning commission recommended approval on May 6. No public opposition registered at the hearing.
Council discussion noted the project’s purpose to provide affordable and senior housing. A council member described the development as “much needed” for seniors and said the earlier phases recruited seniors first. The council did not record a detailed roll‑call vote in the public hearing record at the meeting; staff said additional building reviews will be required before construction can begin.
If the council finalizes the special‑use permit, the applicant must secure plan approvals and comply with conditions before building permits and construction can proceed.
