Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 05 Super District 07
Application of Aishah Bajunaid and Nadia Nabavi to rezone property from R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) zoning district to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to allow a senior housing development, at 2111 Poplar Falls Road.
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PETITION NO: N7-2026-0144 Z-26-1247935
PROPOSED USE: Senior housing development.
LOCATION: 2111 Poplar Falls Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
PARCEL NO. : 16 187 02 008
INFO. CONTACT: Andrea Folgherait, Sr. Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Aishah Bajunaid and Nadia Nabavi to rezone property from R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) zoning district to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to allow a senior housing development.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (Feb. 2026) Deferral.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (March 3, 2026) Withdrawal without prejudice.
PLANNING STAFF: (March 2026) Withdrawal without Prejudice_rev. 03.10.2026.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicants are requesting a withdrawal without prejudice of both, the requested application to rezone from R-85 to RSM zoning district and the companion application (SLUP-26- 1247934) to operate a senior housing facility in a residential zoning district. Staff supports this request and recommends “Withdrawal without prejudice” of both applications.
PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE: (March 3, 2026) Withdrawal without Prejudice 7-0-0. Motion was made by Commissioner Costello, seconded by Commissioner Murphy for withdrawal without prejudice, per the Applicant’s request.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOTE/RECOMMENDATION: (February 2026) Deferral 5-0-0.