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Council allows reinitiation of Embry Farm land‑use petition after applicant revises plan
Summary
Council voted to allow reinitiation of a previously denied rezoning for three Embry Farm Road parcels (about 204.1 acres) so the applicant (Toll Brothers) may file a new land‑use petition. Staff said the new proposal would reduce units from 280 to about 205, switch to single‑family units, propose a Chattahoochee River multi‑use trail easement and increase buffers and open space.
Johns Creek City Council authorized staff to accept a reinitiation of a land‑use petition for three parcels at 10505, 10555 and 10655 Embry Farm Road after staff found the new proposal materially differs from the application denied in 2019.
Director Song said the new Toll Brothers proposal would reduce the previously denied plan’s unit count (from 280 to 205), convert the product to single‑family homes, and potentially provide a public easement for a 12‑foot multi‑use trail along the Chattahoochee River plus up to 59 acres of open space. He said the distance between proposed units and adjacent development increased from 65 feet to 175 feet, which staff considered a significant change supporting reinitiation.
Councilmembers briefly discussed the criteria for allowing reinitiation and several said the changes were significant enough to warrant a new hearing. Councilmember Coughlin moved to allow reinitiation for the three parcels and council voted in favor.
Next steps: The applicant may file a new rezoning petition under the city’s process; staff will review for completeness and schedule required public hearings.
