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City annexation proposed for 28 homes on Fatecon Road; commissioners urged maintaining buffers and lowering density
Summary
Legacy Design & Development requested annexation and rezoning of 4.85 acres on Fatecon Road to Canton R4 for 28 single‑family homes (5.7 units/acre); staff noted a request to reduce a required 35‑foot buffer to 15 feet and transportation asked for deceleration lanes and a five‑foot no‑access easement.
County planning staff outlined an annexation and rezoning request to the City of Canton for 3632 Fatecon Road on Oct. 21. Legacy Design and Development LLC proposes annexation and rezoning from AG to Canton R4 for a roughly 4.85‑acre parcel with a plan for 28 single‑family units (two‑story homes from about 1,600–2,000 sq. ft.).
Staff reported the proposal would produce about 5.7 dwelling units per acre and that the applicant asked for a variance to reduce a required 35‑foot buffer on the parcel’s north side to 15 feet. Transportation comments included a deceleration lane at the entrance, and staff requested a five‑foot no‑access easement along Fatecon Road frontage. The parcel sits in the county growth boundary; Canton will make a final decision on Dec. 6.
Commissioners expressed caution about approving a reduced buffer because the adjacent northern parcel is still unincorporated and its future use is unknown. One commissioner recommended preserving the 35‑foot buffer on the north and east sides and noted that buffers recorded inside individual lots are often eroded over time; the board advised seeking common open space or commonly owned buffers where practical. Commissioners also suggested asking Canton to reduce density to better match surrounding development.
Why it matters: The annexation would add a moderate‑density subdivision on Fatecon Road and raise questions about buffers, long‑term maintenance of yard buffers inside individual lots and traffic access. Canton council is expected to take final action Dec. 6.
