Rezoning at McDaniel Road and Hwy 120

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Dear Commissioner Carden,

I am writing to submit public comments regarding case EPN2026-01229 (Case Number: REZ2025-00025 / GCID 2025-1298), specifically the Resolution to Amend the Official Zoning Map dated 2/17/2026.

My primary concern regards Zoning Condition #7, which explicitly states: “Recommendations in the Stage 2 ICE shall be constructed, provided prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, subject to the review and approval of the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation and the Georgia Department of Transportation”.

Condition #7 of the official Resolution legally mandates the construction of the #1 recommended solution in the ICE study. The ICE study prepared by the developer’s engineering firm (A&R Engineering Inc.) identifies the roundabout as the number one choice; however, they recommend a Minor Stop, which is already in existence, as the only solution.

McDaniel Road is a dead-end road currently servicing (309) homes and the popular McDaniel Farm Park. The intersection currently fails at peak hour with the worst possible score: an “F”. This intersection is a place of frequent accidents. There were 20 police-documented accidents between January through September of 2025. Once the entrance is developed, the number of cars trying to exit McDaniel Road is expected to increase dramatically throughout the day by 2028.

I formally request strict enforcement of condition #7 to hold the developer fully responsible for funding the roundabout improvements. Before any land disturbance permit is issued, the county should legally mandate the developer to formally secure, purchase, and/or donate all necessary right-of-way land. If full private funding is not feasible, the county and/or state should work out a cost-sharing agreement with the developer. Gwinnett County shall work with Georgia Department of Transportation and the developer to ensure timely completion of the roundabout.

Additionally, I request that Gwinnett County conduct a thorough environmental evaluation of the stream and wetlands located on the property, especially, the SE parcel, prior to any land disturbance permit is issued. We strongly recommend engaging a third-party engineering firm to review the stream and wetland delineation accompanied by a site visit. This evaluation is critical to ensure that proper buffers are established and adequate land is reserved for environmental protection.

Thank you for your time, leadership, and dedication to protecting our community’s infrastructure and natural resources.

Sincerely,

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Name	Title	Email	Phone
Kirkland Carden	District 1 Commissioner	[email protected]	770.822.7001