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Commission debates density increase at Gus Thornhill; denies then approves modification to allow up to 12 units
Summary
A proposal to modify a 2023 zoning condition at 1457 Gus Thornhill to increase allowed units from seven to 12 drew extended questioning over lot size, density and precedent. The commission initially voted 5–3 to deny the modification, then returned to approve staff’s recommendation with conditions to meet Cleveland Overlay District development standards.
A proposal to raise the maximum number of townhome units on a half-acre site at 1457 Gus Thornhill Drive set off prolonged debate among East Point commissioners before the body ultimately approved a conditional modification.
Applicant Efesie Daniel Okoye told the commission he seeks to change Condition 4 of Ordinance 200-023 to permit 12 buildable lots instead of the 7 previously authorized, saying the revised design complies with the Cleveland Avenue Overlay District and would produce smaller, more affordable homes. “We’re just trying to do more affordable housing,” Okoye said, describing a…
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