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Council hears first reading on proposed 54‑unit affordable senior housing; staff recommends denial over future‑land‑use mismatch
Summary
At first reading, staff recommended denying a rezoning to allow a 54–61 unit affordable senior housing project on Stallion Parkway because the site’s future land‑use designation is not high‑density residential; the planning commission recommended approval with conditions and the applicant said the project would deliver 100% income‑restricted units and universal‑design features, with a planned second reading and decision to follow.
Mableton City (April 22, 2026) — Council held a first reading and public hearing on a rezoning application to allow senior housing on Stallion Parkway. The developer said the project would provide 54 units (revised down from 61), all income‑restricted and built with universal‑design features for older adults; staff recommended denial because the property’s future land‑use designation is Neighborhood Activity Center rather than high‑density residential.
Deputy Director Tina Garber explained that the RSL district (urban rental senior living) requires a minimum of 25% affordable units; the applicant proposes 100% affordable. Garber told the council that the planning commission recommended approval with stipulations—conditions that include a reversionary clause if tax credits are not obtained, an age restriction and a density limit of 61 units, additional design and brick‑percentage requirements, a picnic shelter, community garden and walking trail, and compliance with fire, water, sewer and DOT comments.
Pete Schwigarat of Pivotal Housing said the developer’s market study showed high demand for affordable senior housing in the area, and he described a development program with accessibility features, an on‑site manager, and community amenities. "There is a desperate need for high‑quality affordable housing for seniors," Schwigarat said, and the team told the council that rents would be targeted under market by an estimated $300–$400 for many units using federal tax‑credit AMI tiers.
Council members asked questions about parking, which code requires at 1.25 spaces per unit; staff said a three‑story or four‑story product was under consideration and that the applicant expects to meet or exceed the parking requirement. Councilmembers and residents raised concerns about precise unit count, parking adequacy and whether the site’s future land‑use designation should be amended. Because this was a first reading, no council action was taken; the item will return at a second reading for a future decision and staff will provide any requested clarifications and a revised site plan if the applicant modifies parking or massing.
