Lawrenceville approves townhome community on Gwinnett Drive

The Lawrenceville City Council recently approved zoning changes to allow for a 63-unit townhouse development along the southern right-of-way of Gwinnett Drive, east of Scenic Highway. The City Enclave will include 27 front entry units and 36 rear entry units.

The attached townhouses will have a maximum of eight units per building. All homes will have 2-car garages, with an additional 33 parking spaces for guests and resident overflow parking. This development is intended to be a gated community.

Three community open spaces are included to meet the required 15-percent open space, totaling 1.19 acres. Additionally, the community will include a common mail kiosk centrally located for the convenience of the residents.

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