A.
Public Hearing for Case CUP2604-002 - Request for Conditional Use Permit
Approval for Multi-Family Residential Component of Proposed Mixed-Use
Development at 261 East Main Street - City Planner Jakob Allen
Attachments:
Mayor Grant announced the case. This case was presented by Jakob Allen, City
Planner. Mr. Allen noted the CUP is necessary for the multifamily component of
the mixed-use project. The applicant is James Case. Mayor Grant opened the
public hearing. James Case, the applicant, spoke about the desire to build
downtown. Anthony Christopher, 2192 Ball Ground Highway, spoke about traffic
in the area, noted other vacant lots, and worried about downtown aesthetics. Mr.
Case returned to note that onsite parking will exist for residential. He noted that
this project will be required to follow the historic district design process. He also
noted the desire to add more space for small businesses. Mayor Grant closed the
public hearing. Councilor Johnson asked about proposed parking spots. Mr.
Allen stated 11 total including one ADA parking space. Councilor Roach
mentioned the concern about sewer and aging infrastructure. Mr. Allen noted
that prior to land disturbance permits the City Engineer would sign off on plans
for infrastructure. Councilor Tolan asked about unit sizes and sales prices. Mr.
Allen will get the information. Mayor Grant asked if these were planned to be fee
simple or rental. Mr. Allen will get the information. Councilor Roach asked
about the access point. Mr. Allen noted that the shared drive with Providence
Insurance would be the entrance for vehicles. Councilor Roach noted the
alleyway has shared easements. Mr. Allen stated he would get the information.
B.
Public Hearing - Cases ANNX2604-001, RZON2604-004, VAR2604-001 -
Request to Annex +/- 0.684 Acres located at 1763 Ball Ground Highway and
Rezone from R-40 (County) to GC (City) - City Planner Tyler Peoples
Attachments:
Mayor Grant announced the case. This case was presented by Tyler Peoples, City
Planner. This case is for annexation, rezoning, and a variance by the applicant,
Mr. Charles Herbert. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing. Charles Herbert
represented the applicant of the case. Rick Singh, representing the owner, stated
the gas station would have a diner/food market on the higher quality side. This
is an expansion of the project on a new parcel in which they are looking at coffee
shop, like Café Floria, that they added at their market in South Canton. Mr.
Herbert continued by stating that he looks forward to speaking on fire issues and
the owners are willing to install underground detention. Anthony Christopher,
2192 Ball Ground Highway, spoke about other construction on the county side in
this area and concerns about traffic congestion. Thomas Weaver, 131 Old
Marietta Road, noted there are seven gas stations already in the Riverstone
corridor, plus the Old Shoney's and Murphy's Oil makes nine. Rejonna Lathem,
304 Beauty Drive, lives adjacent to the parcel and is worried about the access to
Diana Drive. This is part of the original Beauty Heights subdivision and there are
a dozen students that use a bus stop at that location of connection on Diana
Drive. Mr. Herbert mentioned the inter-parcel access is meant to have traffic flow
through the traffic light. He noted the county is requiring the roadway on Diana
Drive to be improved up to the entrance to the parcel. The applicant is willing to
construct a bus stop for school children. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing.
Councilor Johnson noted the number of gas stations and asked if there was a
market share analysis. Mr. Peoples noted the gas station has already been
approved and the application before the Council is for the added retail site, not a
gas station. Mayor Grant noted the request is to rezone from R40 to GC and
