Commission denies developer request to reduce minimum townhome size in Sixes Road area
Summary
After residents and neighborhood coalitions opposed a proposal to lower a minimum heated area from 2,700 to 2,200 sq ft, the board denied the change and upheld the original 2,700‑sq‑ft minimum; the motion to deny passed unanimously with one commissioner abstaining.
The board rejected a developer request to reduce the minimum heated area for a proposed townhome development near Sixes Road and Bells Ferry from 2,700 square feet to 2,200 square feet.
Applicant counsel said economic and market conditions make the smaller size necessary for builders to proceed; Mr. Rusbridge argued the development would still be marketed as quality product and would remain subject to architectural comparability and covenants that limit rentals. Opponents — including representatives of nearby neighborhood coalitions — said the reduction would create a price and character mismatch with adjacent communities and called the request a ‘‘bait‑and‑switch.’'
Commissioner Carter moved to deny the request; Commissioner Cagle seconded and the motion carried (4‑0) with Commissioner Wetherbee recused/abstaining from the vote. The board noted other conditions on density, rental caps and architectural standards remain in force.
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