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Commission approves 20-home Fox Road subdivision on formerly landlocked commercial parcel
Summary
The Planning Commission approved RZ-25-0001 and concurrent variance VC-25-0001 (7–0) to allow a 20-lot Providence Group subdivision at Fox Road, subject to modified conditions including a 40-foot perimeter setback, buffer plantings and fencing commitments.
The Johns Creek Planning Commission unanimously approved (7'to'0) a rezoning and concurrent variance (RZ-25-0001 and VC-25-0001) for a 6.067-acre property at 11705 Fox Road and 11720 Jonesbridge Road to allow a 20-lot single-family subdivision.
Planning staff presented the project as a neighborhood unit plan (NUP) at 3.29 units per acre with 11% common open space, two underground stormwater facilities and a required 40-foot perimeter setback adjacent to Fox Glen. Staff recommended approval with conditions, including a reduced interior building separation (from 14 feet to 10 feet) for internal lots and design requirements for elevations.
Applicant attorney Kathy Sickert and Providence Group's Warren Jolley described the plan as a downzoning of a landlocked commercial remnant into a transitional residential neighborhood, with larger lots adjacent to Fox Glen, a double-row buffer and shadow-box fencing where it backs to existing homes. Sickert committed to planting and fencing that would be maintained by the homeowners association and said the applicant would install buffering "as soon as possible of a timing event that we can actually have water" to ensure establishment.
Residents at the public forum voiced concerns about proximity of construction, drainage and pedestrian safety on Fox Road (walkers to Lake Windward Elementary). The applicant conceded an earlier misstatement about flow direction and presented a drainage-basin plan showing intent to collect runoff before it reaches neighboring backyards and route it to an existing storm system.
Commissioners asked staff to follow up on pedestrian access and crosswalk safety on Fox Road; Public Works said it would review connectivity and striping options. Commissioner Katzen moved to approve the petition with the modified conditions offered by the applicant and staff; the motion passed 7'to'0. Staff said the case will proceed to City Council on May 19.
