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Hogansville council asks developers to redesign Chisel Mill subdivision after variance request
Summary
Chisel Mill Homes requested variances to reduce lot width from 50 to 40 feet and eliminate side setbacks to allow side-driveways, increasing potential lots from about 85 to 100; council members said they favor a redesign with cottage-court layout and more greenspace and indicated they would prefer to vote against the current request.
Representatives from Chisel Mill Homes presented a variance request for a 20-acre parcel at Bass Crossroads to the Hogansville City Council during a Sept. 15 work session. The developers sought to reduce minimum lot width from 50 feet to 40 feet and eliminate side setbacks to permit side-driveways; under existing CRMR zoning the parcel would yield about 85 lots, while the requested changes would allow roughly 100 lots.
Developers described a plan for cottage-style homes with neutral exteriors and colorful doors, and said amenities could include a community center and recreational features such as pickleball courts or a playground. The project’s target sale price was presented as about $250,000 per home.
Council members expressed reservations about density and the long-term appearance of the subdivision. While members acknowledged the need for more affordable housing, they asked the developer to return with a redesigned concept emphasizing a cottage-court style and more greenspace. Council members indicated a preference to vote against the current variance application and instructed staff to schedule the item for a public hearing and formal action at the regular meeting.
Next steps: developers were told to revise the concept plan to better align with the City’s Unified Development Ordinance and return for further consideration at a subsequent meeting.
