Including the preservation of an historic home, a 31-unit townhome community was approved Oct. 10 by a 4-2-1 vote of the Marietta City Council.
In favor were Councilman Grif Chalfant, Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly, Councilman Andy Morris and Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson.
Opposed were Councilmen Reggie Copeland and Joseph R. Goldstein with Councilman Johnny Walker abstaining.
Marietta Townhomes will be developed by Traton Homes on 3.29 acres at 208, 216, 230, 240 and a portion of 250 Frasier St. and part of 423 Atlanta St. from Office Institutional to Planned Residential Development - Single Family.
In an unusual concession with the Cobb Landmarks Historical Society and the Cobb Historic Preservation Commission, applicant attorney Kevin Moore said Traton Homes would preserve the Slaughter House.
This house, an example of the Greek Revival style, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The one-story, wood-framed house was constructed around 1840 to 1845 by Dr. Martin G. Slaughter, a prominent Marietta physician and businessman who maintained an office on the downtown square.
Information: MariettaGa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/781/Atlanta-Frasier-Street-Historic-District-PDF
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