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Commission approves Newton Bridge Crossing condition amendment enabling 62 homes with performance bond
Summary
Commissioners approved an amendment to zoning conditions at 1125 Newton Bridge Road allowing phase‑1 platting and occupancy before off‑site intersection improvements are complete, provided the developer posts a performance bond guaranteeing completion. Developer said bond had been submitted for review and that Phase 1 would deliver roughly 62 single‑family homes.
The commission approved a request from developer 4 Star Real Estate to modify zoning condition 5 for the Newton Bridge Crossing (1125 Newton Bridge Road). The revised condition allows 4 Star to plat, construct and obtain certificates of occupancy for homes in phase 1 prior to the completion of certain off‑site intersection improvements if the developer places a performance bond with Athens‑Clarke County guaranteeing the work’s completion.
Buck Bacon (WA Engineering), representing 4 Star, said the amendment would allow the delivery of approximately 62 single‑family homes while giving the county a financial guarantee that intersection work would be completed prior to the phase‑2 final plat. Bacon said a performance bond had already been submitted to Transportation/Public Works for review that week. Planning staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval; commissioners approved the amendment following a motion and second.
Commissioner Thornton and others noted the housing need and the importance of a clear, enforceable bond mechanism. Staff will monitor bond acceptance and ensure off‑site improvements are completed before final plat approval for later phases.
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