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Planning commission recommends denial of Ashton Woods R‑15 rezoning for 183 homes after heavy public opposition
Summary
Planning staff recommended the R‑15 rezoning for 110.75 acres to allow 183 single‑family lots; after extensive public comment about traffic, character and density, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7–1 to recommend denial.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7–1 to recommend denial of a request by Ashton Atlanta Residential LLC (Ashton Woods) to rezone roughly 110.75 acres around Kellogg Creek Road and Thompson Farm Lane from AG to R‑15 to permit up to 183 single‑family detached homes.
Staff presentation described the site as within the Southwest Cherokee small‑area plan and noted the property’s access to water and sewer, the presence of a lake and a stream with a 75‑foot stream buffer, and a proposed open‑space package of about 31.5 acres. Staff recommended conditions including public trail or greenway access that would connect to county‑owned…
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