Located approximately 10 miles due north of Milton, 12 miles North East of Canton and North West of Cumming respectively, Etowah is centrally located with convenient access to I-575 (6 miles) SR-400 (11 miles), and SR 20 (2.5 Miles). Commonly referred to as Atlanta’s “Outer Perimeter”, SR 20 is a major east –west thoroughfare on the northern edge of metropolitan Atlanta, which has recently received funding for intersection improvements and widening to four lanes the entire 24-mile corridor from I-575 in Canton to Cumming.
The property is fully entitled to develop 1800 homes over 1300 acres with broad flexibility to create multiple neighborhoods of varying product types and sizes. The zoning also allows for 15 acres of commercial development and 2 acres of civic use.
The conceptual Master Plan for Etowah provides for a diversity of housing and lifestyle types with a community focus anchored by a 150-acre river park and 40% of preserved open space.
The property was initially zoned in 1990 for 2800 units and over the years the zoning has been modified to its present entitlement of 1800 units and specific Development Standards.
The vested Planned Unit Development zoning (PUD) is exclusive to this remaining site as the PUD zoning classification no longer exists within Cherokee County. Additionally, the zoning conditions provide that the development of the property is governed by its own broader set of Land Development Standards which are unique to this property and provide greater flexibility in planning, development, and construction.
The Conceptual Master Plan and associated Etowah Community Development Standards were created to promote stewardship and protection of the aesthetic and sensitive environmental areas along the Etowah river and its tributaries. By responding to protecting these areas, the footprint of the development can be concentrated to preserve greater open space and promote a more efficient development as supported by the adopted Development Standards.
JURISDICTION
Cherokee County
Cherokee County
Ball Ground Georgia , North of the Intersection of Matt Stowers Hwy (State Hwy 369) and Birmingham Hwy (State Hwy 372)
PROPERTY SIZE
Approximately 1363 acres
2015 PROPERTY TAXES
$58,574.
ROAD FRONTAGE/ACCESS
Frontage on both Hwy 369 (via Creighton road) and Hwy 372. The Creighton Road parkway design and improvements have been completed and submitted to Cherokee County Engineering for approval.
TRAFFIC VOLUME
The 2015 ADT for the frontage along Hwy 369 was 8,060 vehicles per day and 7,070 vehicles per day along Hwy 372
CURRENT ZONING
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN
Suburban Growth -Planned Unit Development
UTILITIES
Sanitary Sewer – Guaranteed Sanitary sewer capacity is to be provided by Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority pursuant to service contract dated December 2006. Offsite access is available via force main along county roads at a distance of approximately 4 miles. Water – Water service is provided to the property frontages by a 16″ line along Hwy 372 and a 12″ line along Hwy 369.
TOPOGRAPHIC/SITE FEATURES
Mature upland forest with rolling to hilly topography with 2.5 miles of direct access frontage along the Etowah river. Site topography ranges from roughly 940 feet to 1190 feet above sea level. A single named stream (Cane Creek) traverses the east to west along the southern portion of the property.
STREAM BUFFER REQUIREMENTS
25’ State Waters + 25’ County undisturbed buffer + 25’ County Impervious surface buffer.
EDUCATION
Cherokee County School district, zoned for the following schools:
- Freehome Elementary School
- Creekland Middle School
- Creekview High School
Cherokee County Schools have been ranked in the top 12% of the state with Creekland Middle and Creekview High Schools both being ranked in the top 12% respectively.
Cherokee County Schools have also purchased a future school site on Highway 372 approximately ¾ of a mile north of the intersection with Highway 369.