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Commission recommends Brock Built subdivision, including Habitat homes; DOT presses for left‑turn lane
Summary
The planning commission recommended approval of Brock Built Homes’ 36‑lot subdivision and a stipulation that one‑third of units be sold via Habitat for Humanity’s 80% AMI program; Cobb DOT said a left‑turn lane and plan‑review engineering will be required to address a nearby intersection.
The commission voted March 3 to recommend approval of Z8, a request by Brock Built Homes LLC for rezoning to develop 36 single‑family homes on about 11.5 acres near Lithia Springs Road. Applicant counsel presented the site plan and emphasized proximity to arterial routes and a Cobb County park‑and‑ride, arguing higher density near transit and jobs suits the site.
Applicant counsel said the developer is partnering with Habitat for Humanity; roughly one‑third of the homes would be sold through Habitat at 80% of area median income with programmatic resale restrictions. Counsel described ARPA funds and other financing tools intended to support affordability and said the project’s lot sizes and setbacks were planned to be consistent with nearby development.
Opposition raised infrastructure concerns. Resident Stephen Ross questioned traffic, groundwater supply and wildlife impacts, saying water availability and heavy truck traffic deserve further study. Wilson Collins of Cobb DOT recommended a left‑turn lane and said developer‑provided project improvements and plan review will address sight‑distance, curb alignment and utility relocations; DOT staff described the left‑turn lane as an important safety measure at a 40‑mph arterial.
Applicant counsel proposed stipulation language to require a left‑turn lane “unless waived during plan review,” to allow engineering judgment as the site design is finalized. Commissioners discussed buffers, architectural controls, stormwater location and potential alignment changes to reduce turning conflicts. One commissioner noted the applicant’s offer to work on alignment improvements and condition the decision on compliance with DOT and staff requirements.
The board approved Z8 with an amended stipulation letter and direction that DOT and planning staff finalize transportation improvements; the vote was recorded 4–0. Plan review and engineering design remain to be completed before final permits.
