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Bridgepoint Church Rezoning Approved to Add Early Childhood Education and Childcare Services
Bridgepoint Church requested rezoning of its property at 285 and 295 Victory Drive. The property, currently split-zoned as CRC Community Retail Commercial and single-family residential (commercial four units per acre), is sought to be rezoned entirely to CRC. This change would allow the church to expand its services by including an early childhood education program and childcare services. The proposed expansion involves only interior renovations, with no building or infrastructure expansion, and is not expected to cause a significant traffic increase. The church has been at the location since 2015, and the property has been a religious center since 1978. The Council approved the rezoning to CRC.
Bridgepoint Church Rezoning Approved for Early Learning Academy Expansion
The Council heard a public hearing regarding the rezoning of 3.69 acres at 285 and 295 Victory Drive from CRC Community Retail Commercial and single-family residential to CRC for expanding Bridgepoint Church's services to include an early childhood education program and childcare. This rezoning would correct a split zoning designation and allow for interior renovations without expanding the building. No significant traffic increase is anticipated. The church has operated on the property since 2015, and the property has been a religious center since 1978. A council member abstained from voting due to a family member being a pastor at the church. The Council approved the rezoning to CRC.
U.S. Fitness Center Proposed for Former Kroger Site on Powers Ferry Road; Variances Approved
Kevin Moore, representing the applicant for the former Kroger site at 2317 Powers Ferry Road, presented an application for a U.S. Fitness Center. The proposal included variances for a buffer reduction to residential areas and a buffer variance on a small portion of the site adjacent to older development. Staff recommended approval with four conditions: 1. Approval of site plan variances. 2. Landscaping as shown, including a six-foot fence where the buffer area is. 3. All landscaping and fencing installed prior to certificate of occupancy. 4. A civic organization (Patty Rice, leader) expressed support. Concerns were raised about the number of parking spaces (273 proposed vs. 242 minimum required) and whether Marietta Power or another provider would supply electricity. The applicant confirmed the electricity would be from Marietta Power under a market-rate-plus contract. The site plan dated May 18th was noted as potentially outdated. The motion to approve passed.
Daycare to Grocery Store Conversion Approved on Franklin Gateway with Variances
The Council considered a rezoning request for 782 Franklin Gateway, from PRDMF (Planned Residential Multifamily) to NRC (Retail Commercial), to convert an existing daycare into a grocery store. The proposal included two variances: reducing the required number of parking spaces from 17 to 9 and allowing a bulk sanitation container in the front yard. The applicant, operating a convenience store on the property, intends to create a true grocery store to serve local residents, as the current convenience store is limited in size. The Planning Commission recommended approval. The Council approved the rezoning with an amendment to ensure the sanitation container is properly enclosed and screened. Residents spoke in favor, highlighting the need for accessible groceries in the area and expressing excitement about the prospect of a grocery store replacing the daycare.
Rezoning Approved for Urban Group's Administrative Headquarters at 225 Crescent Circle
The Urban Group applied for rezoning of the property at 225 Crescent Circle, previously zoned for a CrossFit facility with a stipulation limiting its use to an athletic and health club. The rezoning request aims to remove this condition, allowing the property to be used as the administrative headquarters and offices for The Urban Group, a construction company. The proposed use will not involve the sale of construction trucks or equipment on-site, and the interior will be renovated while the exterior remains largely the same with no new signage. The application includes two conditions recommended by the Planning Commission: no outside storage and no auto-related uses. The Council approved the rezoning with these stipulations, making the use specific to offices.
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