Guffin Estates Residential Development Proposal
Summary
A proposed 54-lot residential development on Old Brownsville Road was withdrawn by the applicant following neighborhood opposition and planning commission recommendations, with plans to submit a revised 44-lot plan.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown
Adjacent property owners concerned with lot density and drainage.
Existing residents experiencing loss of surrounding natural woodland canopy.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Bartlett commission favors next phase of Union Depot, frowns on new homes
Bartlett commission favors next phase of Union Depot. The Union Depot development moves forward, but the Guffin Estates development hits a snag before the Planning Commission because of the size of lots.
Planning Commission - Oct 5, 2026
A developer wants to build 44 homes on Old Brownsville Road, but neighbors and commissioners pushed back hard over tiny lot sizes and fears of flooding and damaged foundations.
Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting - Sep 8, 2026
A resident expressed concern over a proposed housing development near Guffin Road and Grace J. Lane that may result in the removal of mature trees behind her neighborhood.
Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting - Aug 11, 2026
A proposed 54-lot residential development on Old Brownsville Road was withdrawn by the applicant following neighborhood opposition and planning commission recommendations, with plans to submit a revised 44-lot plan.
Planning Commission - Jul 6, 2026
Neighbors are worried that a new 54-lot housing development will cut down too many trees, shrink lot sizes below agreed standards, and cause major flooding and pest issues in surrounding neighborhoods.
Related development
Guffin Estates Plan Development
Residents raised serious concerns about drainage, tree removal, and lot sizes smaller than the RS-15 standard.
Sammy Guffin Property Planned Residential Development
The project drew neighbor concerns regarding lot sizes, drainage, and tree preservation, leading to a revised 44-lot proposal.
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