Proposed Development ADJACENT to Lake Allatoona!

City of Acworth - Final Decision, November 1, 7:00 pm

Green Worx, LLC (Mr. Darrell Adams) has put together an assemblage of 55.5 acres – bordered by USACE land adjacent to Lake Allatoona. Mr. Adams requested rezoning to Mixed Use and annexation into the City of Acworth.  Mr. Adams tabled this site plan in September and submitted a revised request for annexation/rezoning. The rezoning categories are compatible with the current Cobb County zoning categories. The City of Acworth is proceeding with this request with NO REVISED SITE PLAN.

Lakeside at Cedarcrest (revised annexation/rezoning)

Revised Annexation Rezoning Request (PDF)

Cobb County GIS Zoning Map (PDF)

Mayor Allegood MDJ Article (PDF)

City-Acworth-Cobb-County-Resolution-Adopted (PDF)

City-Acworth-Zoning-Ordinances (PDF)

Lakeside at Cedarcrest (original project plan)

Green Worx, LLC (Mr. Darrell Adams) has put together an assemblage of 55.5 acres – bordered by USACE land adjacent to Lake Allatoona. Mr. Adams requested rezoning to Mixed Use and annexation into the City of Acworth. The MU zoning category allows higher density and more intense use than the existing zoning and land use for Cobb County would permit. This project changes the entire character of the Lake Allatoona corridor. According to City staff, Acworth finds this proposed development ‘acceptable.’

  • Storm water runoff from the entire site runs through USACE land directly toward Lake Allatoona
  • Adjacent neighborhood has 91 homes, project proposes an additional 153 homes
  • Commercial component shows 39 storefronts with additional out parcels
  • Public sewer would require lift stations
  • Potential unconstitutional taking of property owner's rights regarding sewer capacity

YELLOW SIGNS ARE UP

How Is this appropriate, responsible development/land planning by Acworth?

This assemblage of 55.5 acres is now an "opportunity" for Acworth to continue to grow from Lake Allatoona to Bartow County. The Planning Commission/Zoning hearing is scheduled for September 25, 7:30 pm at Acworth City Hall.

This is the first step toward Acworth being able to continue annexation north to the Bartow County line.
Annexation/rezoning signs are posted for LAKESIDE at CEDARCREST, a proposed Commercial/Retail/Office Development. View details below.

IMPORTANT FACTS OF ORIGINAL PLAN

  • Residential properties in this assemblage are designated by Cobb County as R-20, Rural Residential
  • Higher density, more intense use would be permissible by Acworth, not by Cobb County
  • Storm water runoff – there are 7 discharge points that run through USACE land directly into Lake Allatoona
  • Threat to water quality due to increased impervious areas (maximum 60% impervious) and use of pesticides/fertilizers on a tract that is upgradient from the lake
  • This parcel is not included in an existing 2008 Wastewater Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Cobb and Paulding Counties which has limited capacity with specific parameters:
    • property must front Cobb Parkway,
    • be able to flow by gravity to Pumpkinvine Creek, and
    • be able to flow by gravity to Pumpkinvine Creek WITHOUT PUMPING
  • City of Acworth, through Mr. Bob Weatherford, Cobb County Commissioner for this area, has requested an agenda item to amend the existing Wastewater IGA to include this development

The support of YOU, your family/friends/neighbors is needed to PROTECT LAKE ALLATOONA. This project, as proposed, could have a far-reaching impact to the entire Atlanta area.

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