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Planning Commission backs rezone for townhome concept near Foley Field

Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission · July 4, 2025
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Summary

The Athens‑Clarke County Planning Commission voted to recommend a straight rezone for 180 and 190 Pinecrest Drive that would allow a seven‑unit, 21‑bed townhome concept adjacent to Foley Field.

The Athens‑Clarke County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a straight rezone for 180 and 190 Pinecrest Drive, advancing a developer concept for seven attached townhomes and 21 bedrooms. Staff described the proposal as an incremental infill change from RM‑1 to RM‑2 that aligns with the 2023 comprehensive plan and the neighborhood’s existing mix of housing types.

Staff told the commission the conceptual plan proposes rear‑loaded parking under the building footprint, approximately 62% green space, and a new sidewalk along Northview frontage. The presentation noted existing environmental buffers along a stream to the north and…

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