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Council approves annexation and rezoning for 43-home Powder Springs Road development
Summary
Marietta approved annexation and rezoning of about 10.9 acres along Powder Springs Road to allow 43 detached single-family homes; the developer reduced density and presented the plan as aligned with the city's comp plan and trail connections. The council voted to annex and rezone the property.
The council voted to annex and rezone approximately 10.9 acres along Powder Springs Road to permit a planned residential development of 43 detached single-family homes. Applicant representatives described a revised site plan that reduced density from earlier submissions; Parks Hough and other project team members emphasized proximity to parks, trails and transit and said the design aligns with the city’s comp plan and a desire for more single-family, for-sale housing for young families.
During discussion, staff and the council confirmed remaining variances were not needed and that the project would provide buffers and landscaping as part of the site plan; the council approved annexation, rezoning and associated code amendments in separate motions recorded in the minutes (motion carried by unanimous or near-unanimous voice vote as shown in the record). Representatives estimated tentative price points in the mid-to-upper $500,000s but said final pricing was to be determined.
Why it matters: The annexation expands the city’s residential footprint and adds low-density homeownership opportunities, responding to council and staff goals for more single-family options.
Next steps: Developer to submit final construction plans and work with staff on site-plan conditions and required permits.
