***This item was originally considered and approved by City Council on June 26, 2025.  In accordance with Section 2-202 of the Charter of the City of Savannah (GA. LAWS 1898, P. 255, Secs., 1, 2), Mayor Johnson vetoed this action of Council.  Based on the vote from the July 10, 2025 City Council meeting, the item is being reconsidered as a zoning hearing and 1st and 2nd reading.***

The Petitioner requests approval of an amendment to the Master Plan for Highlands Park within the Godley Station PUD. The amendment would convert a 9.8-acre tract for development following the RMF-2 zoning district with a gross density of 23 dwelling units per acre. Approval would potentially permit up to 225 dwelling units to be constructed. No concept plan has been submitted or variances requested in association with the proposal.

As the requested use is generally appropriate with the existing pattern of development, the Metropolitan Planning Commission recommended denial of the requested Master Plan amendment to permit residential development in accordance with the standards of the RMF-2 zoning district at a density not to exceed 23 dwelling units per acre. If approved by the City Council, the Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends that City staff look at where the road sits on the priority list so that the Metropolitan Planning Organization can make necessary amendments to move the project up to initiate those improvements.