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Proposal seeks rezoning change in Oakwood from commercial to residential
Property near planned exit 17 interchange
0721OAKWOOD
Plans appear to be moving forward on a new subdivision off Martin Road at Falcon Parkway/Ga. 13 — near a planned new interchange at Interstate 985 — but possibly without 24 acres long zoned for commercial use. Brand Banking of Duluth is seeking rezoning of the 24 acres from highway business to multiple family residential district. The 24 acres is part of a proposed 123-acre development, with the remaining acres zoned residential.
Plans appear to be moving forward on a new subdivision off Martin Road at Falcon Parkway/Ga. 13 — near a planned new interchange at Interstate 985 — but possibly without 24 acres long zoned for commercial use. “It appears the primary commercial market in the city of Oakwood is (farther north) at Exit 17 and along (Ga.) 53,” according to a document filed by the owner, The Brand Banking Co. “The (Martin Road/Falcon Parkway) property is off the beaten path of where the commercial market is located and where it wants to be.”