The Petitioner requests to rezone the subject properties from PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development) designation within the City of Savannah to adopt and apply new development standards to the subject property, identified as the “McLendon Tract” or “Speir Property.” Proposed is a 682-acre mixed use residential and neighborhood-scale commercial development. Upon completion, the project could see the construction of up to 1,500 dwelling units with recreational amenities and the potential for up to 30,000 square feet of neighborhood-scale commercial uses.

On June 3, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning of the subject properties from PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development) with the following conditions:

1. Prior to MPC approval of any final master plans:
   1. the Petitioner shall provide a ‘Wetland Plan’ identifying wetlands present on the site and identifying areas proposed to be filled and preserved.
   2. the Petitioner shall provide an updated General Master Plan reflecting the required Wetland Plan.
2. The site shall not be cleared or graded until all wetland-related permitting is finalized.
3. Specific Development Plans for pods within the parcel presently identified as 302 Bush Road shall be forwarded by MPC Staff to the Planning Commission for review and approval.
4. No vehicular access onto Bush Road.
5. Development of the Multi-Family Tract requiring the following stipulations: 100' Undisturbed Buffer from the Property Boundary, Supplemental landscape plantings occurring within the last 25' of the Undisturbed Buffer interior to the Property (75'-100' from the Property Boundary), 8' Fence installed along the Property Boundary, 40' Building Setback from the 100' Undisturbed Buffer, and no 4-story Multi-Family buildings.

In evaluation of subsequent final master plans, MPC further recommends Planning Commission consideration of specific conditions regarding:

• Minimum Open/Green Space required;
• Floodplain avoidance; and
• Minimum design standards for stormwater ponds to address quantity and quality.