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Commission pauses review of 120‑unit senior living rezoning after neighbors cite environmental and traffic worries
Summary
Revive Land Group’s request to rezone roughly 53 acres for a 120‑home, age‑restricted community was held for 30 days so the applicant can provide additional traffic analysis and meet neighbors who raised concerns about wetlands, tree removal and Hopkins Road safety.
Revive Land Group asked the Cobb County Planning Commission on May 6 to rezone roughly 53 acres at Hopkins, Macklin and John Petrie roads from R‑20 to RSL (residential senior living) to build up to 120 detached, age‑restricted single‑family homes. Commissioners held the application for 30 days so staff, DOT and the developer can further review traffic and environmental questions and to allow a neighborhood meeting.
Applicant presentation: Kevin Moore, representing the applicant, said the project’s net density would be roughly 2.62 units per acre and that the county’s comprehensive plan identifies non‑supportive senior housing as an acceptable use at higher end densities in low‑density residential areas. Moore highlighted the project’s planned passive and active amenities, preservation of lake and flood‑plain areas and that the homes would be for sale with lease limits in the declaration of covenants.
Neighbors’ concerns: Several residents living along Hopkins Road opposed the rezoning. George Whitman, whose property borders the parcel, asked the commission to consider environmental impacts of clearing 52 acres, potential downstream effects on lakes and wetlands, and the number of additional vehicle trips. He urged use of an alternate access near Macklin Road and suggested a deed restriction to keep the development age‑restricted in perpetuity. Julia Fednander, another nearby property owner, raised flood‑related concerns and said bus and school traffic already use the Hopkins corridor.
Technical review: County staff recommended approval subject to conditions and noted the land use plan supports RSL in this location at the proposed net density. Cityscape/consultants and DOT review were referenced; the commission specifically requested a traffic study submittal 2 and asked DOT to inspect sight distances at the proposed Hopkins Road entrance. Stormwater staff noted on‑site and off‑site lakes, floodplain and the need for baseline sediment studies and enhanced erosion control where work might affect downstream lakes.
Commission action: Commissioners voted 4‑0 to hold the rezoning for 30 days and asked the applicant to schedule meetings with nearby residents and to provide the traffic analysis and any additional stormwater documentation before the item returns.
What’s next: Applicant to complete the DOT submittal 2 traffic study, work with stormwater staff on any lake/ sediment baseline needs, and hold a community meeting. The item will return to the planning commission after those materials are provided.
