Marietta Tables Z 2022-29 Beazer Homes LLC; could more greenspace be considered?
The City of Marietta tabled (continued) the Beazer rezoning and annexation case (Z 2022-29) due to the ongoing arbitration. It will not be heard on Wednesday the 14th. The next time the case could be heard would be at the January meeting, assuming the arbitration has been completed.
I spoke in Public Comment at the Board of Commissioner's meeting today regarding the opportunity the pause in this case gives to the City and County. The applicant (Beazer) could greatly improve the site plan to comply with the requirements of the PRD-SF zoning. The County could consider discussion with the owners and with Beazer to acquire some greenspace to add to the 61 acres they now own, on the west side of the lake.
While this possibility is a longshot, what if the entire property could be programmed for funding through a Parks Bond referendum, or as a greenway/trails project in the 2024 SPLOST?
The point is, this case has been paused, rather than rushed through and it gives all involved a chance to take a 2nd look and see what options there are to make better choices on this last large parcel of greenspace in NE Cobb County.
We hope that the Applicant and the County are up to the challenge. Below is a link to Carol Brown's remarks at the BoC today.
The link below is to the video of the Marietta City Planning Commission meeting on December 6. The Beazer case starts at 26:40 into the video
The Planning Commission tied at 3-3 on rezoning, annexation and land use. It advanced to the Council with no recommendation.
The City Council can not hear the case until the dispute is resolved in arbitration.