Just under 200 townhome units will start to be constructed in Cornelia over the course of the next few years.
Cornelia’s City Commission unanimously approved the annexation and rezoning of 36 acres off Level Grove Road after several residents voiced opposition to the proposal at a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Commission’s approval in effect rezones the property to R-II (multifamily) for a total of 188 units to be constructed in phases over the course of multiple years, with 50 units built each year.
The site of the planned development (1900 Level Grove Rd.) is under a mile from Level Grove Elementary and just over a mile from the intersection of Level Grove and US 441.
The 1,800 square-foot townhouse units will consist of Hardie board and rock siding finishes with two car garages. Amenities could include a dog park, playgrounds and green space, and prices of the homes will range between $290,000-$310,000.
City officials said there would be two access points to the development from Level Grove Road. Water and sewer line connections to the site would be paid and provided by the developer with the project’s approval.
Now Habersham will provide more information on the public hearing and details of the item approved by commissioners Wednesday.
