Loganville planning commission recommends annexation and R22 rezoning for multiple Chandler Hawk Road parcels

The Loganville Planning Commission on July 24 recommended annexation and rezoning to R22 for six parcels on Chandler Hawk Road, voting 5–1 on each case and forwarding the applications to the city council.

Tim Prader, representing Prader Consulting LLC, told the commission the properties are owned by a single family and described existing houses and acreages on the parcels. He asked the commission to recommend annexation and rezoning to R22 (single‑family), saying the owners do not yet have a developer and that the concept plan is illustrative. “We respectfully request your consideration for the recommendation of approval of all the applications as requested for a R22 zoning,” Prader said.

The request drew support from nearby residents. Samantha Clay, who identified herself as living at 4159 Chandler Hall Road and as a family owner of the land, said the family had owned the property since 1966 and that taxes and upkeep have made the land a burden for retired owners. “My family has owned this land for nearly 60 years … We kindly request the R22 zoning and annexation to be approved for the 25 acres,” she said. Terry Parsons of 233 Chandler Hawk Road praised the applicants’ decision to move from an earlier higher‑density proposal toward single‑family lots, calling it “sensible growth.”

Opponents raised procedural questions about notice and changes in the requested zoning. Michael Lee of 233 Chandler Walk said he had not been invited to neighborhood meetings and that materials posted on signage and the city website showed prior higher‑density designations (including RM4). “I feel like we're flying by the seat of our pants,” he said, expressing concern that the change to R22 was presented at the hearing without updated public notices.

Commissioner Kathy said she supported development in principle but urged the commission to follow standard application and notice procedures: she said the original filing had indicated a different zoning and that a new application and updated sign should have been posted before acting. In response, a city attorney present (addressed as Robbie) told the record that the city had followed procedure and that both the planning commission and the city council may approve different zoning under the city ordinance. “We have followed procedure. The city council and the planning commission can both approve a different zoning. It is allowed under our ordinance,” he said.

After public comment and brief discussion, the commission voted on each annexation and rezoning pair case by case. Each motion carried by a 5–1 vote. The cases and commission recommendations are summarized below.

Votes at a glance

- A25‑005 / R25‑00006 — 4159 Chandler Hawk Road (approx. 2 acres): annexation and rezoning to R22 recommended, 5–1. - A25‑007 / R25‑00008 — 4139 Chandler Hawk Road (approx. 2 acres): annexation and rezoning to R22 recommended, 5–1. - A25‑009 / R25‑010 — 0 Chandler Hawk Road (approx. 17.57 acres): annexation and rezoning to R22 recommended, 5–1. - A25‑011 / R25‑012 — 4109 Chandler Hawk Road (approx. 4.103 acres): annexation and rezoning to R22 recommended, 5–1.

What happens next

Staff announced a second public hearing on these cases for Monday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m.; the city council is scheduled to vote on the matters on Thursday, Aug. 14. The commission’s recommendations are advisory; final annexation and rezoning decisions rest with the city council.

Reporting notes: acreage, current zoning (A1 or R16 in county/city records), addresses and parcel identifiers were read into the record by staff and the applicant during the hearing. The applicants said they do not yet have a developer and provided a concept plan for illustration only.