Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 05 Super District 07
Application of D.R. Horton c/o Battle Law, P.C. to rezone property from R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) zoning district to RNC (Residential Neighborhood Conservation) zoning district for the development of up to 214 single-family detached dwellings, at 8277 Norris Lake Way.
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PETITION NO: D1-2025-1621 Z-26-1247833
PROPOSED USE: Development of up to 214 single-family, detached dwellings.
LOCATION: 8277 Norris Lake Way, Snellville, Georgia 30039
PARCEL NO.: 16 228 01 007
INFO. CONTACT: Adam Chappell, Sr. Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of D.R. Horton c/o Battle Law, P.C. to rezone property from R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) zoning district to RNC (Residential Neighborhood Conservation) zoning district for the development of up to 214 single-family detached dwellings, which will be Phases 3 and 4 of the adjacent Champions Runs Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (April 2026) Full-cycle deferral. (Dec. 2025) Full-cycle deferral.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (May 5, 2026) Pending. (Jan. 6, 2025) Two-Cycle Deferral.
PLANNING STAFF: (May 2026) Full-Cycle Deferral. (Jan 2026) Two-Cycle Deferral.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is seeking to rezone the subject property from the R-85 Zoning District to the RNC Zoning District to allow for the development of a subdivision with up to 214 single-family detached dwellings, comprising Phases 3 and 4 of the larger "Champion's Run" development. Combined, Phases 1-4 would comprise up to 587 dwelling units at a density of approximately 2.37 units per acre. Although a traffic study appears to have been provided, the proposal of additional units warranted an additional study. The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has established a review process for "large-s...
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