The Gainesville Planning and Appeals Board on Tuesday night recommended approval of a rezoning proposal that would clear the way for a developer to build a 245,000-square-foot shopping center off Ga. 53/Dawsonville Highway. Over the objections of some 50 people who turned out in opposition, the board gave its OK based on the developer, America’s Home Place, meeting several conditions recommended by city staff. Conditions include keeping at least 100 feet between the rear of the shopping center, which would be off Ahaluna Drive and Lakeshore Circle, and the Lakeshore Heights subdivision.
Planning board OKs Ga. 53 retail plan
Issue now goes before Gainesville City Council