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Planning Commission backs rezoning to allow 44‑unit senior housing development
Summary
The Waynesboro Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council rezone 5.5 acres on Lovers Lane from R‑2 to R‑3 to allow a proposed 44‑unit senior (55+) development, contingent on the developer proceeding with the submitted Griffin Orchard plan.
The Waynesboro Planning Commission on Feb. 6 voted unanimously to recommend that City Council rezone a 5.5‑acre portion of Map & Tax Parcel 065‑014H (Lovers Lane) from R‑2 (Residential Single Family, Medium Density) to R‑3 (Residential Multifamily, High Density).
The rezoning recommendation was made to allow a proposed 44‑unit senior (55+) housing development. Jon McKnight, identified in the minutes as principal of Southeast Housing Partners and the applicant for the zoning change, described the request as necessary to permit development of the senior housing project named in the application.
Board member Bill Tinley moved the recommendation and Michelle Fort seconded. The commission attached a condition to its recommendation: the rezoning approval is contingent on the developer moving forward with the submitted Griffin Orchard Senior (55+) Living facility project as presented. The minutes state that if that specific project does not move forward as presented, the parcel’s zoning would remain R‑2.
The motion passed unanimously. The minutes do not record individual roll‑call votes beyond noting unanimous approval; the document lists five board members in attendance. The commission’s action is a recommendation; final zoning authority rests with City Council.
Next steps: the recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for consideration. The minutes do not specify a City Council hearing date, funding details, or a development timetable.
