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November 21, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting | |
Title 21. (Continued to the December 7, 2023, Council Meeting at Petitioner's Request) Zoning Map Amendment for Bryan Wardlaw from Landmark 24 on Behalf of William Fawcett (Owner) to Rezone ~105 Acres on Wild Heron Road (PIN 21003 03001) from A-1 (Agriculture-1) to RSF-5 (Residential Single Family-5) and RMF-1 (Residential Multifamily-1) with Conditions in Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-002692-ZA). (Item was continued from the July 26, 2023, Council meeting). | |
Strategic Priority Good Government | |
Description On July 26, 2023, the public hearing and 1st reading occured for this petition. The petitioner requested a continuance of the second reading to the November 21, 2023, Cuncil meeting. Bryan Wardlaw for Landmark 24 on behalf of William Fawcett, is requesting approval of a zoning map amendment to rezone ~105 acres on Wild Heron Road (PIN 21003 03001) from A-1 (Agriculture-1) to RSF-5 (Residential Single Family-5) and RMF-1 (Multifamily Residential) with Conditions. The property is a part of the Georgetown subdivision, a single-family residential subdivision between King George Boulevard and Chevis Road. The rezoning supports the proposed development of single-family detached homes and attached townhomes with an amenity space.
The property is a portion of an undeveloped tract of land on the south side of Wild Heron Road between King George Boulevard and Chevis Road. In 2005, it was annexed into the City of Savannah. All adjoining properties north, east, and west are in unincorporated Chatham County. The overall tract known as the Fawcett Tract, is a total of 227 acres, and the portion proposed to be rezoned is 105 acres. The property is former farmland and is essentially cleared of significant vegetation and trees. The development pattern on the north side of Wild Heron Road includes primarily suburban style single-family residences. It also includes attached single family residential uses. These patterns are the norm within the Georgetown and Southern Woods neighborhoods. The area also includes townhome developments such as Wild Heron Villas and Trellis Way. West of the subject property residential lots are rural in nature and generally larger, 2+ acres in size.
After several meetings between the developer and residents, the initial Concept Plan dated May 17, 2022 (Exhibit 7) was revised with conditions (Exhibit 8). Meeting information is provided below.
The developer, City, and County are drafting a development agreement where each entity will provide 1/3 of the costs for the Wild Heron Road and King George Boulevard intersection improvement estimated to be $750,000. This agreement will subsequently have to be approved by City Council. | |
Recommendation On May 2, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request for a zoning map amended for Bryan Wardlaw from Landmark 24 on behalf of William Fawcett to rezone 105 acres on Wild Heron Road (PIN 21003 03001) from A-1 (Agriculture-1) to RSF-5 (Residential Single Family-5) and RMF-1 (Multifamily Residential) with the following conditions:
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Contact Bridget Lidy, Senior Director, Planning and Urban Design Department | |
Financial Impact N/A | |
Review Comments | |
Attachments Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for Wild Heron Road (File-no-22-002692-ZA).pdf Exhibit 2: Context Aerial Map for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf Exhibit 3: Maps for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf Exhibit 4: Traffic Impact Analysis for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf Exhibit 5: Typical Street Sections for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf Exhibit 6: Development Standards for Wild Heron Road (File No. 22-002692-ZA).pdf Exhibit 7: Wild Heron Initial Master Plan.pdf Exhibit 8: Wild Heron Master Plan with Conditons.pdf |
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