Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 2 and 6
Application of Vipin Bhimji c/o Battle Law, P.C. to rezone property from R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) zoning district to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to allow the development of single-family homes, at 3430 N. Druid Hills Road.
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PETITION NO: N4-2026-1263 Z-26-1248243
PROPOSED USE: Single-family homes development.
LOCATION: 3430 North Druid Hills Road, Decatur, GA 30033
PARCEL NO. : 18 113 12 001
INFO. CONTACT: Andrea Folgherait, Sr. Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Vipin Bhimji c/o Battle Law, P.C. to rezone property from R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) zoning district to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to allow the development of single-family homes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (Oct. 2026) Denial.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (Nov. 5, 2026) Approval with Conditions.
PLANNING STAFF: (November 2026) Approval_revised 11.10.2026.
STAFF ANALYSIS: STAFF ANALYSIS The Suburban (SUB) Character Area encourages small-scale infill housing at densities up to eight (8) units per acre and expansion of housing options while maintaining established neighborhood development patterns. As proposed, the 4-unit development supports this intent and provides a transition between University Heights Subdivision and a multifamily development just south of the site. The subject site is situated between R-75 and MR-2 zoning districts, making the proposed RSM district a transitional zoning/parcel that creates incremental density (up to 4 units per acre). The proposal appears to meet RSM requirements outlined in Section 2.11.2 (Medium and High-Density Residential District Dimensional Requirements). However, both the irregular lot shape and South Fork Peachtree Creek flood zone constrain buildable area and may ...
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