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Public hearing in Dawsonville spotlights traffic, safety concerns over proposal to rezone 35.31 acres for 91 homes
Summary
At a Jan. 5 Dawsonville City Council meeting, developers sought rezoning (ZAC2600057) of a 35.31-acre annexed parcel to R‑3 for up to 91 single‑family homes. Residents from Thunder Ridge and nearby neighborhoods opposed connections that could increase traffic on State Route 9 and raised child‑safety concerns; staff recommended stipulations and a broader traffic study.
Developers asked the Dawsonville City Council on Jan. 5 to rezone a 35.31‑acre annexed parcel (case ZAC2600057) from AP (Annex Property District) to R‑3 single‑family residential, proposing up to 91 homes across the site.
Planning staff (CPO Dana) told the council the parcel was annexed into the city on Aug. 21, 2023, and currently carries AP status. The applicant proposes a 2.58 units‑per‑acre layout with varying home footprints and front‑loaded two‑car garages. Staff noted the site lacks road frontage and described proposed connections to the adjacent Cornerstone development and a possible future tie to Thunder Ridge; overhead power easements and an internal stream were also described. Staff said the applicant submitted a traffic impact study that assumed a connection to Thunder Ridge and recommended several zoning stipulations, including a traffic study for the greater Thunder Ridge area, no more than 91…
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