Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Neighbors press planners over traffic and runoff for Southbrook Phase 1 proposal
Summary
The Planning Commission heard extensive public concern Feb. 17 about traffic, cut-through routes and stormwater for Southbrook Phase 1 (55 lots on 11.1 acres at 2401 Country Club Road); the developer and staff said a full stormwater analysis was completed and road improvements are planned but specifics on contractor haul routes are not yet known.
The City of Decatur Planning Commission on Feb. 17 heard sustained neighborhood opposition to aspects of the proposed Southbrook Phase 1 subdivision at 2401 Country Club Road, where the preliminary plat would subdivide 11.1 acres into 55 residential lots and three community lots.
Residents asked whether construction or final access would connect to 6th Avenue, worried that without an alternate outlet all traffic would funnel onto Country Club Road, and warned of increased cut-through traffic in adjacent neighborhoods. "If they don't let any of the exit out of this project onto 6th Avenue, it's gonna get worse and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat

