The Board of Commissioners on Jan. 6 approved rezoning Z2025‑73, a request by Shreve Development LLC to rezone about 10 acres along Highway 92 to a Planned Residential Development intended to add a mix of single‑family detached homes, quadplexes, stacked townhomes and five small live‑work units.

Planning staff said the proposal aligns with the Highway 92 LCI and the county’s comprehensive plan character area and recommended approval subject to the submitted regulating plan, development standards and several conditions (including alignment of the project entrance with the Carlton development and sidewalk extensions to Mack Road). The plans also include pocket parks and rear‑loaded alley parking with gated community access.

Residents and commissioners raised concerns about traffic congestion on Highway 92, school capacity at nearby Chestnut Log Elementary, emergency access and signage on nearby roads. The applicant and engineer said a traffic study concluded a traffic signal was not warranted at the site, described efforts to limit truck turning into adjacent neighborhoods and committed to coordination with GDOT and county DOT on access and intersection improvements.

Commissioners framed the decision as a balance between managing growth and responding to market demand for missing‑middle housing. Commissioner Kenneth Jones said the project represents fewer units than would be possible on the acreage and could provide housing options for younger buyers, while others pressed for continued DOT engagement and infrastructure investments. The BOCC approved the rezoning by a 4–1 vote after extended discussion; Planning & Zoning had recommended approval.

Next steps: the developer will proceed through the county’s Development Review Committee process to refine site engineering, stormwater and parking, and will coordinate with GDOT on required access improvements. Staff and commissioners emphasized continued oversight on traffic mitigation and school/fire impacts as the project advances.