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Paulding County staff presents proposed settlement shrinking density for Sheffield Highlands North
Summary
County legal staff outlined proposed settlements with Pine Hill Investments covering two cases; one settlement would vest Sheffield Parks to its 2005 site plan and the other would vest Sheffield Highlands North to a 2026 site plan that reduces maximum density from 3.0 to 1.87 units per acre (about 38% reduction), adds an amenity and provides a third DOT‑compliant access.
County Attorney Mr. Phillips presented proposed settlement terms in litigation with Pine Hill Investments (cases 24‑CV‑003731 and 25‑CV‑000069) arising from a 2024 planned residential development (PRD) zoning amendment. The settlements would resolve disputes over two developments on Highway 61 (Sheffield Park and Sheffield Highlands North).
Under the proposed terms, Sheffield Park would be considered vested to its 2005 site development plan, but any significant change to that plan would require a formal site amendment with a public hearing, a planning commission recommendation and final board approval. Sheffield Highlands North would be vested under a 2026 site development plan that reduces the maximum density from 3.0 units per acre to 1.87 units per acre — a roughly 38% reduction — and would add an amenity area and a third access entrance compliant with current DOT requirements. Mr. Phillips highlighted those items as major points of the settlement and offered to answer questions from the board.
The transcript records the presentation of settlement terms and identifies the major elements above; it does not show a board vote or finalized settlement approval during this meeting.
