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Council approves two‑lot rezoning at 5150 Abbotts Ridge with variance for common open space
Summary
Council approved rezoning and a concurrent variance at 5150 Abbotts Ridge Road to allow two single‑family lots (RZ240006 / VC240004). Staff recommended approval with conditions; the developer corrected a traffic estimate and said each lot would be about 0.4 acres and homes would likely sell for over $1 million.
Johns Creek City Council voted to approve a rezoning (RZ240006) and concurrent variance (VC240004) to change a 0.87‑acre property at 5150 Abbotts Ridge Road from AG1 to R4 and to waive the 10% common open space requirement for a proposed two‑lot single‑family subdivision.
Director Song reviewed the case and recommended approval with conditions, saying the proposal—two lots with a density of about 2.29 units per acre and minimum lot sizes of about 17,000 sq ft—conforms with the comprehensive plan for infill residential. Song noted Fulton County public works confirmed adequate water and sewer capacity and that the Fulton County School Board does not comment on developments with fewer than five units.
The applicant (speaker 10) clarified a staff traffic figure, saying the staff memo’s “40 trips” figure referred to 40 trips per week, not per day. The applicant said each lot would be roughly 0.4 acres, homes would have three‑car side‑entry garages and modern materials, and selling prices are expected to be over $1 million. Councilmembers asked about homeowners association responsibilities and bus stop access; staff said bus stops and school routing are assessed after the homes are built and clarified that gates and drive setbacks must meet the city’s LDP and building‑permit standards. After questions and brief discussion councilmember Skinner moved approval with staff conditions and the council approved the rezoning.
Next steps: Conditions adopted by council will be incorporated into rezoning approval; the developer will proceed with land‑disturbance permit and building permit processes.
