Zoning Administrator Steve Green stated the existing building on the site is
vacant. The applicant seeks to renovate the existing building and construct a
new building. The proposed uses for the site include a grocery store and
professional offices. Mr. Green noted that there were previous code enforcement
cases for the subject property, however those were resolved in 2025. The
applicant also has submitted for a variance for a reduction in the required buffer.
Mayor Grant opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to present
their case. Mr. Oswaldo Zeas presented on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Zeas
discussed that the applicant is proposing to renovate the existing building to be
able to include 8,325 square feet of professional offices and adaptive use spaces.
In addition, a new 9,900 square foot building is proposed for a grocery store. Mr.
Zeas noted that around 70 parking spaces will be provided for these buildings.
Out of the 102 surrounding property owners that were notified, two residents
attended the Community Input Meeting voicing concerns with lighting, hours of
operations, and deliveries. Mr. Zeas discussed how this project would benefit
the community by eliminating vacant property, serving the residents, and
creating jobs. Mr. Zeas stated the applicant is willing to place conditional use
restrictions on the property. The buffer is requested to be reduced from the
required 50 feet to 21.29 feet due to the existing building on the site. Mr. Zeas
discussed traffic and infrastructure concerns and provided possible solutions.
Ms. Susan Woodard spoke in opposition to the applications noting concerns
with lighting and traffic, including speeding vehicles and the potential increase
in volume. Ms. Woodard stated she is in favor of restricting the zoning to
specific business types. Mr. Thomas Weaver spoke in opposition to the
applications noting concerns with blind drives, similar businesses in close
proximity, and construction and additional traffic due to other projects on each
end of Marietta Road. Mr. Zeas spoke in rebuttal stating that the applicant is
agreeable to placing restrictions on the zoning. Mayor Grant closed the public
hearing and opened the discussion to Council. Council requested that Mr. Green
provide additional information regarding parking, possible solutions for creating
a safe entrance/exit for this property, and details of the number of units in the
nearby townhome and apartment developments.
6.
Consideration to Approve Minutes
A.
Council Meeting Draft Minutes - February 19, 2026
Attachments:
Mayor Pro Tem Yawn made a motion to approve the minutes. Councilor
Johnson seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
7.
Informational Items
A.
Information Only - Cases ANNX2601-003 and RZON2601-004 - Request to
Annex and Rezone 4.2 Acres at 2521 Reinhardt College Parkway - Zoning
Administrator Steve Green
Attachments:
Mr. Green informed that the applications seek to annex 4.2 acres north of the
Laurel Canyon Village Shopping Center and rezone the property from R-40
single family residential (Cherokee County) to General Commercial (City of
Canton). The proposed use of the property is for storage of non-hazardous
materials and supplies for a pool company to be located on the site. The
