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Board approves 114‑unit West Fayetteville townhome project with conditions, donates parkland planned
Summary
After debate over traffic, buffers and unit type, commissioners approved a future‑land‑use change and rezoning to allow a 114‑unit single‑family attached townhome development on West Fayetteville Road with multiple conditions including donating roughly 7 acres to Flat Shoals Park and limiting access to West Fayetteville Road.
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners approved a future‑land‑use amendment and rezoning for a proposed 114‑unit single‑family attached townhome development at 6115 West Fayetteville Road and 1821 Creel Drive on Tuesday, April 15.
Planning staff recommended approval with conditions; the zone advisory group had recommended denial primarily because of concerns about density and traffic. Supporters said the project would add homeownership options with two‑car garages near transit corridors; opponents raised concerns about single access points, intersection congestion and the county’s continuing pattern of townhome development.
Developer representatives told the board the plan was revised to provide a single access point directly to West Fayetteville Road and to avoid additional traffic on Creel Drive. “We have our driveway there directly onto West Fayetteville, so we don't, you know, worsen the traffic problem on Creel Drive,” a project representative said. Engineers confirmed the company coordinated conceptual driveway locations with the Georgia Department of Transportation and planned decel lanes to reduce main‑line congestion.
Staff presented three recommended conditions and commissioners added several more during debate. The final conditions approved by the board include: installation of a six‑foot privacy fence and replanting along Creel Drive and Flat Shoals Drive where the subdivision abuts existing neighborhoods; a commitment that at least 25% of units target young professionals (with two‑bedroom units and flex space); donation of approximately seven contiguous acres on the north side of the creek to Flat Shoals Park with trails to be developed in coordination with the Parks and Recreation Department; sidewalks along all frontage; a single trash service selected by the homeowners association; and a requirement that the developer work with county legal staff to complete any land‑transfer process for donated property.
Opponents, including neighborhood residents and long‑time activists, urged commissioners to deny the rezoning or to require stronger connectivity and traffic improvements. “If you think this is more for gas stations or whatever, that is not the case,” Commissioner Gail Hambrick said in explaining her support; she noted the developer agreed to connect trail space and donate parkland, and she said the project can attract younger homebuyers and support local retail.
Developers said units will start in the low‑to‑mid $300,000 range, will include two‑car garages, on‑ and off‑street guest parking and community amenities. Staff said utilities will be provided by the Clayton County Water Authority and that the project provides more than the required open‑space percentage.
The board voted to approve the future‑land‑use map amendment and the rezoning, with the conditions noted above. Commissioners asked staff to ensure the land‑donation process follows county standard conveyance procedures and to confirm sidewalk and buffer plans during technical review and at the preliminary‑plat stage.
Ending: The developer and county staff will return to technical review committees to finalize engineering and site plans before building permits are issued.
