The Rosebud Coalition

The Snellville City Council voted unanimously last night to reject the application to annex approximately three acres at the corner of Rosebud Road and Brushy Fork Road. Because the annexation failed, the proposal to build a 12,500 square foot daycare center to house 230 students could not continue.

Several Council members cited concerns that the property would be difficult to serve and would bring with it several problems– like a deficient and unsafe intersection– that the city would then be responsible for correcting.

The premise of the Council’s rejection benefits the community. It is highly unlikely that the owner will attempt a second annexation since the concerns raised by the Council cannot be addressed simply by changing the proposed use. The county has already rejected a commercial use at that corner, so it is almost certain that the property will maintain a residential zoning.

It does not, however, benefit the community for an abandoned house to be situated so prominently. If the owner does not negotiate a sale to Tomco, it is my hope that he will consider subdividing the property and building homes in such a way that the northern buffer shielding Tomco is preserved. It may be in the community’s best interest to support a rezoning to a slightly higher residential density to provide a profit incentive for the owner.

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