Empty-nesters and active seniors will now have a place to call home in Senoia.

The Senoia City council voted unanimously Monday to rezone 214 acres on Seavy Street to a Conservation Subdivision for Bob Adams Homes. The rezoning allows the developer to build 193 homes on the site, while still leaving 70 percent of the property as greenspace. The City Council also approved a variance for the site, which allows the builder to have 40 percent of the homes under the required 2,000 sq.ft. The homes will be 1,400 sq.ft to over 2,400 sq. ft. and range in price from $170,000-$350,000.

in his presentation to the council, Bob Adams representative Daniel Vincent said the developer was very excited to come to the city and said the city’s new comprehensive plan recommends a variety of housing in the historic city.

“The demographics are also changing and the biggest jump is in the baby boomers getting older,” he said.

As the boomers age, many don’t want to take care of big yards, but still want nice homes. Cobblestone Commons, as the new development is called, will fill that niche for residents.

“This group of people place very little impact on the infrastructure. You don’t have to build new schools and they have little impact on public safety,” he said.

Residents who want bigger homes will also have an option in the new community. Vincent said 41 estate homes, with prices starting at $350,000, are also planned for the development.

The City Council praised the design of the subdivision, but wondered about possible safety concerns.

“My objection is that we need a red light at the intersection of (Ga. Highway) 85 and Seavy Street. I’m concerned with the empty-nesters trying to get on the highway,” said Councilman Keith Harrison.

City Administrator Richard Ferry said the developers had worked well with the city and gave his blessing on the development.

“This helps preserve the natural landscape,” he said.

Bob Adams plans to get started on site preparation soon and will probably have homes for sale by 2007.

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