The Flowery Branch City Council held a public hearing Thursday night as part of a rezoning request that would allow for the construction of seven homes at the corner of Lights Ferry Road and Gainesville Street if approved.
Lights Ferry Partners, LLC. and Diego Fracasso are asking for the property to be rezoned from Residential, Detached Single-Family, Low-Density District (R-1) to Traditional Neighborhood Development District (TND).
The homes would have detached garages with cohesive fencing and potentially exterior fireplaces, according to Rich Atkinson, Director of Planning and Community Development. A stormwater pond would also be placed at the corner of the property if approved. Atkinson told the council city staff recommended approval of the rezoning request.
Harold Gilgore spoke during the public hearing, saying he was not for or against the rezoning but did have some concerns with the way it was presented. For example, he claimed the stormwater pond could harbor mosquitos.
The council will hold a first vote on the rezoning request at their meeting on April 21, 2022.
Several other matters were discussed at Thursday's city council meeting, including interim improvements to the city's Wastewater Treatment Plant. The council voted to approve an $869,900 contract with Archer Western for interim improvements on the plant.
City documents state they need to increase residence time for wastewater at the plant, thereby improving ammonia treatment. This comes as the city plans to expand and upgrade the wastewater treatment plant over the next few years.
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