A developer has filed a lawsuit against DeKalb County, arguing the interim planning has no authority over his project.
Robert Buckler, a well-known attorney, wants to carve up three neighborhood properties into a seven-lot subdivision off Clifton Road.
The county's planning commission approved the request. But Gary Cornell, appointed by the CEO to the interim job earlier this year when it was clear he did not have enough County Commission votes to be made permanent, later made an administrative ruling that overturned the vote.
Buckler argues that only the County Commission has zoning powers and, without board approval, Cornell's actions are not valid. County officials said Tuesday they had not reviewed the suit but do not comment on pending litigation.
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