SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — For the first time in 30 years, a Savannah mayor has vetoed a decision made by city council.
Mayor Van Johnson struck down a decision by council to rezone 9.8 acres on Shellbark Way. The land located at 143, 149 and 155 Shellbark Way was petitioned by Highlands Park Commercial, LLC to be rezoned from commercial to residential.
According to Johnson, this development would bring more apartments to the area. Council approved this rezoning at the June 26 council meeting, but the mayor is vetoing it…