Johnson Ferry Road rezone
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Cobb County Meetings
Planning Commission Zoning Hearing, June 2, 2026
Votes on Continuance of rezoning case Z1 of 2026 (Francisco J. Garcia Sanchez), 4-0
3h 16m25,709 words
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What happened
The Cobb County Planning Commission recommended denial of rezoning case Z12 of 2026 (Dennis Tidwell), a request to rezone 1.4 acres at 1471 Bells Ferry Road from R-20 to RM-12 for 15 workforce townhomes, on a 4-0 vote consistent with staff's denial recommendation.
Meeting key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Cobb County, GA
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- June 2, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, 4-0
Projects in this meeting (7)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsOB30 public road frontage reduction for Manuel Ahima [case: West side
Denied 4-11471 Bells Ferry Road · Dennis Tidwell
8 conditions of approval
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OB30 public road frontage reduction for Manuel Ahima [case: Southeast
Recommended 4-1Southeast corner of Atlanta Road and West Village Way, Landlot 748, 17th District · Cafe Racer
7 conditions of approval
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OB30 public road frontage reduction for Manuel Ahima [case: West side
Recommended 4-12997 Johnson Ferry Road, west side south of Waterfront Drive, Landlot 539, 16th District · 2997 Johnson Ferry, LLC
8 conditions of approval
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Continuance of
Awaiting final voteWestern terminus of El Nora Drive, West of Shallowford Road · Francisco J. Garcia Sanchez
2 conditions of approval
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OB30 public road frontage reduction for Manuel Ahima [case: West side
Recommended 4-1West side of Greer's Chapel Road north of Barrett Lakes Boulevard, Landlots 208 and 209, 20th District · Manor Restorations LLC
12 conditions of approval
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2450 Roswell Road
Denied 4-0Southeast corner of Lower Roswell Road and Little Road, Landlots 793 and 863, 17th District · Haven at Eastside
3 conditions of approval
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OB30 public road frontage reduction for Manuel Ahima [case: Northwest
Recommended 4-1Northwest corner of Harold Avenue and Patmel Road, Landlot 372, 17th District · David Allison
9 conditions of approval
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Free sample: decision 1 of 7
Continuance of rezoning case Z1 of 2026 (Francisco J. Garcia Sanchez)
Applicant retained an attorney and is working on a revised site plan; requested continuance to the September 1, 2026 Planning Commission zoning hearing. Vote 4-0 to continue.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Cobb County Planning Commission recommended denial of rezoning case Z12 of 2026 (Dennis Tidwell), a request to rezone 1.4 acres at 1471 Bells Ferry Road from R-20 to RM-12 for 15 workforce townhomes, on a 4-0 vote consistent with staff's denial recommendation.
Key Decisions (7)
Continued
Continuance of rezoning case Z1 of 2026 (Francisco J. Garcia Sanchez)
Vote: 4-0
Approved
Rezoning at Harold Avenue and Patmel Road (Z19 of 2026)
Vote: 4-0Conditions attached
Denied
Rezoning at 1471 Bells Ferry Road (Z12 of 2026)
Vote: 4-0
Approved
Rezoning on Greer's Chapel Road (Z20 of 2026)
Vote: 4-0Conditions attached
Continued
Rezoning at Lower Roswell Road and Little Road (Z22 of 2026)
Vote: 4-0Conditions attached
Approved
Rezoning at 2997 Johnson Ferry Road (Z23 of 2026)
Vote: 4-0Conditions attached
Approved
Rezoning at Atlanta Road and West Village Way (Z24 of 2026)
Vote: 4-0Conditions attached
Zoning Changes (6)
Development Activity (5)
Bells Ferry Road workforce townhomes
Residential
Manor Restorations townhome community
Residential
Haven at Eastside senior living community
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Applicant cited a documented Cobb County affordability crisis, arguing workforce…
Housing Demand
Market study cited unmet demand within five miles of Eastside…
Commercial Demand
Corner site at Atlanta Road and West Village Way has…
Who Spoke (20)
StaffApplicant · 3Applicant's Rep · 2Public · 8
On the record: a staff member, 3 applicants, 2 applicant's representatives, and 8 members of the public.
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteThis season: 1 of 1 (100%) forecasts called in this county.
Harold Avenue rezone
Case Z-24-2026
No vote recorded
Greers Chapel Road rezone
No vote recorded
Site Plan received by the Zoning division April 2, 2026
No vote recorded
Final Site Plan and building elevations to be approved by District Commissioner
No vote recorded
Site Plan received by Zoning Division on April 23, 2026, with the District Commissioner…
No vote recorded
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