The Zoning Advisory Board of Henry County convened on May 8, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, primarily focusing on proposed amendments to land use designations and zoning requests.

The meeting began with a presentation from Capstone Communities, which sought an amendment to the comprehensive plan for a property located east of Highway 155 South and Prologus Park Road. The property, approximately 28.99 acres, is currently designated for industrial use. The applicant argued that due to the property's unique location between a state highway and an inactive rail spur, it is unsuitable for industrial development. Instead, they proposed a transition to urban residential use, suggesting that multifamily housing would be more appropriate given the surrounding commercial nodes and workforce presence.

However, the board members expressed concerns regarding the proposed change. One member highlighted that the area is predominantly industrial, with existing industrial uses to the north and south. They argued that the proposed urban residential designation would be excessive for the location, noting the absence of similar developments in the immediate vicinity. The member emphasized adherence to the future land use map, which supports industrial use in the area.

Following the discussion, a motion was made to deny the request for the comprehensive plan amendment. The motion received a second, and after a brief discussion, it was unanimously approved.

The board then addressed a related request from Capstone Communities to rezone the same property from planned development to residential multifamily. Again, the board members reiterated their concerns about the appropriateness of multifamily housing in an industrially zoned area. A motion to deny the rezoning request was made and seconded, leading to another unanimous vote in favor of denial.

The meeting concluded with no further cases to discuss, and the board adjourned. The decisions made during this session reflect the board's commitment to maintaining the integrity of the existing land use designations in Henry County.