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Board approves Jenkins Road preliminary resolution despite one recorded no vote over density concerns
Summary
The board approved a preliminary resolution to preserve bond eligibility for the Jenkins Road project (225 units, not to exceed $25,000,000). One member publicly recorded a 'no' vote citing concerns over density and fit with the city's planning; the resolution still passed by voice vote.
The board approved a preliminary resolution to preserve tax-exempt bond authority for a proposed Jenkins Road development near the Shallowford/Jenkins intersection, described in materials as 225 units with a not-to-exceed $25,000,000 bond amount.
A board member stated on the record they would vote no, saying they were concerned about the number of units and whether the density fit the area's character and pending city planning actions. The chair noted the comment, and the board then approved the resolution by voice vote. Presenters said the proposal is early in design, that one parcel is within city limits while another is in the county (the church intends to divide and sell a portion), and that MATCO will engage neighboring churches and residents as designs progress.
Board members asked that traffic studies not be cursory and requested emphasis on thorough traffic analysis for future reviews; presenters agreed to include more detailed engineering work before any final approvals.
