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Woodlands seeks MXD rezoning for mixed‑use project at 699 Newnan Crossing Bypass; traffic signal likely needed, consultants say

Newman City Council · February 11, 2026
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Summary

Woodlands Acquisitions asked Newman City to rezone 13.55 acres to allow a mixed‑use development with 272 apartments, 12 townhomes and 7,500 sq ft of commercial space. Traffic consultants said the nearby main intersection will require signalization once planned projects are built; the Planning Commission earlier recommended denial 5–0.

Woodlands Acquisitions LLC presented a rezoning request (RZ2025‑10) to rezone about 13.55 acres at 699 Newnan Crossing Bypass from General Commercial (CGN) to MXD (Mixed‑Use Development) to allow a project with 12 three‑bed townhomes, 272 multifamily rental apartments and approximately 7,500 square feet of ground‑floor commercial space.

Chris Cole, senior planner, summarized the concept plan and unit mix and told the council the Planning Commission had held a Jan. 13 public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend denial. Representatives from Woodlands — Bennett Wooten and Kevin Wood — described a mixed‑use layout with ground‑floor retail, apartments above, internal walking trails and a planned circular pedestrian connection to the existing link…

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