Following two rezoning requests approved by the Cleveland City Council, more housing possibilities could soon be available. The council held two rezoning public hearings during their meeting on Monday, May 12.
The first was a request from Cook Communities, Construction, and Real Estate of Gainesville to rezone 12.8 acres on the north side of the city along Helen Highway to Planned Residential Development.
Luke Presley, Civil Engineering Director with Cook, told the council that they plan to construct 40 residential units and two commercial areas, including a restaurant. The development is located across from Papa’s Pizza, and the new Woods Mercantile being built. The current owner of the property is the estate of Gwendell Bulgin.
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The council gave its unanimous approval, with some stipulations including the inclusion of a playground within the development.
The council also held a public hearing on a request from KM Homes, LLC of Alpharetta, to rezone 1.53 acres located at 178 Jackson Circle and 189 Jackson Heights to Planned Residential Development. The current owner of the property is Be Squared, LLC.
Doug Strall, Vice President of KM Homes, said they plan to build 15 detached owner-occupied single-family homes. The council also gave its unanimous approval, with some restrictions.
Mayor Josh Turner said this is more positive development in the city.
“Housing is definitely a need in our community, and we’re proud to see these new housing options come on board, and I think it’s a sign of the leadership of a council and dedication and work that our staff does,” Turner said. “We have good things happening in the City of Cleveland.”
