PARCEL No.: 15 220 10 002 - DeKalb County Planning

September 3, 2014
DEKALB COUNTY
ITEM NO.
N7
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING AGENDA / MINUTES
HEARING TYPE
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT:
ACTION TYPE
ORDINANCE
MEETING DATE: September 9, 2014
Rezoning, SLUP-14-19359 Samir Patel
COMMISSION DISTRICTS:
DEPARTMENT:
5&7
Planning & Sustainability
ATTACHMENT:
PAGES:
x YES
NO
4
PUBLIC HEARING:
INFORMATION
CONTACT:
PHONE NUMBER:
x YES
NO
Marian Eisenberg, Zoning Admin.
(404) 371-2155
PETITION NO: SLUP-14-19359
PROPOSED USE: Alcohol Outlet
LOCATION: 3952 Covington Highway, Decatur, Georgia
PARCEL No.: 15 220 10 002
PURPOSE: To request a Special Land Use Permit to allow an Alcohol Outlet (Package Store) in a 24,778 square foot
building in the C-1 (Local Commercial) District. The property is located on the northeast side of Covington Highway, the
south side of Redan Road, and the northwest side of Paul Edwin Drive at 3952 Covington Highway in Decatur, Georgia. The
property has approximately 746 feet of frontage along Covington Highway, 600 feet of frontage along Redan Road, and 875
feet of frontage along Paul Edwin Drive and contains 7.9 acres.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMMUNITY COUNCIL:
DENIAL
PLANNING STAFF:
FULL CYCLE DEFERRAL
PLANNING STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has submitted a request for a full cycle deferral to allow sufficient time to meet with the community, Planning
Staff, and the District Commissioners to discuss the redevelopment of the subject property (See attached letter dated August
27, 2014) The applicant has discussed the possibility of tearing up the dilapidated parking lot to create more open space,
landscaping, and street trees and redesigning the project site to be more consistent with the Master Active Living Plan (see
attached) which calls for a commercial block of buildings along Covington Highway, Redan Road, and Paul Edwin Drive with
parking behind the buildings to create a walkable environment. While there are other establishments that sell alcohol (i.e.
beer) in the surrounding area, there are no establishments which sell distilled liquor in the area. The proposed size of the
alcohol outlet (i.e. 24,778 square foot building) may limit competition in the immediate market area. Therefore, it is the
request of the Planning and Sustainability Department that this request be “Deferred, Full Cycle” to allow sufficient time for
the applicant to discuss and consider the redesign of the subject property.
Petition Number: SLUP-14-19359
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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September 3, 2014
COMMUNITY COUNCILVOTE/RECOMMENDATION:
Denial 5-1-0. The Council recommended Denial, indicating that there is a saturation of package stores in District 5. The
Council wanted more fine dining restaurants.
Petition Number: SLUP-14-19359
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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September 9, 2014
DEKALB COUNTY
ITEM NO.
N.8
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING AGENDA / MINUTES
HEARING TYPE
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT:
MEETING DATE: September 9, 2014
ACTION TYPE
ORDINANCE
Special Land Use Permit , SLUP-14-19360 Ophelia Datcher
COMMISSION DISTRICTS:
DEPARTMENT:
Planning & Sustainability
ATTACHMENT:
PAGES:
PETITION NO:
5&7
x YES NO
4
PUBLIC HEARING:
INFORMATION
CONTACT:
PHONE NUMBER:
x YES NO
Marian Eisenberg, Zoning
Admin.
(404) 371-2155
SLUP-14-19360
PROPOSED USE: Child Day Facility for up to six (6) children
LOCATION: 1348 Panola Road, Stone Mountain, Georgia
PARCEL No.: 16-062-05-015
PURPOSE: Request a Special Land Use Permit to allow a child day care facility for no more than six (6) children
in the R-100 (Single-Family Residential) District. The property is located on the east side of Panola Road at the
northeast intersection of Joeclay Drive and Panola Road at 1348 Panola Road in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The
property has approximately 125 feet of frontage along the east side of Panola Road and approximately 250 feet of
frontage along the north side of Joeclay Drive and contains .72 acres.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMMUNITY COUNCIL:
APPROVAL
PLANNING STAFF:
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS
PLANNING STAFF ANALYSIS:
Based on the submitted information, it appears that the application meets the criteria of the zoning ordinance for a
Special Land Use Permit for a child day care facility for up to six children in an existing single family residential
structure. The proposed child day care facility is not expected to have a negative impact on the surrounding
neighborhood, due to the proposed hours of operation (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday thru Friday), and the
relatively small number of children. There would be no changes to the exterior of the house in which the day care
facility would be operating, so that the existing residential character of the property would remain unchanged. The
proposed facility is consistent with the following policies of the 2005-2025 DeKalb County Comprehensive Plan:
Petition Number: SLUP-14-19360
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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“Identify opportunities to enhance and expand supportive services for all age cohorts.” (PS7) and “Provide a
variety of housing opportunities and choices to better accommodate the needs of residents” (HS13). The
applicable requirements of the R-100 (Single-Family Residential) District have been met. Using the benchmark of
1,000 feet that has been established for similar special uses in residential areas, the proposed facility would not
result in a disproportional proliferation of child care facilities or similar uses. To promote the successful operation
of the facility, the Department of Planning and Sustainability recommends that the facility be operated in a manner
that would minimize off-site impacts, as addressed in the recommended conditions, below. Therefore, the
Department of Planning and Sustainability recommends “Approval” with Staff’s recommended conditions.
COMMUNITY COUNCILVOTE/RECOMMENDATION:
Approval 5-1-1. The Community Council recommended Approval with the recommendation that the
owner/operator follow the rules of DeKalb County for in-home day care facilities.
Petition Number: SLUP-14-19360
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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September 9, 2014
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
SLUP-14-19360
1. The child care facility shall be limited to a maximum number of six children in care with ages of the
children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old between the hours of 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday
through Friday, in the existing single-family residence.
2. Refuse containers shall not be visible from the street except during pick-up. No identification sign for the
child day care facility shall be posted on the property.
3. No evidence of a child day care facility shall be visible at the front of the property other than play
accessories.
4. The existing eight-foot high fence that encloses the back yard play area shall be maintained in place for as
long as the child day care facility is operated on the subject property.
5. The applicant shall secure the necessary certification by the State of Georgia Bright From The Start
program and the necessary building permit and certificate of occupancy from DeKalb County before
obtaining a business license.
6. The Special Land Use Permit shall be issued to Ophelia Datcher for operation of a child day care facility
and shall not be transferrable.
Petition Number: SLUP-14-19360
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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SLUP-14-19360
Site
SLUP-14-19360
Proposed In-Home Day Care Facility
Outdoor Child Play Area
Site
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September 3, 2014
DEKALB COUNTY
ITEM NO.
N9
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING AGENDA / MINUTES
HEARING TYPE
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT:
ACTION TYPE
ORDINANCE
MEETING DATE: September 9, 2014
Special Land Use Permit, SLUP-14-19361 Mahammed Heban
COMMISSION DISTRICTS:
DEPARTMENT:
5&7
Planning & Sustainability
ATTACHMENT:
PAGES:
x YES
NO
5
PUBLIC HEARING:
INFORMATION
CONTACT:
PHONE NUMBER:
x YES
NO
Marian Eisenberg, Zoning Admin.
(404) 371-2155
PETITION NO: SLUP-14-19361
PROPOSED USE: Junkyard
LOCATION: 1907 Rogers Lake Road, Lithonia, Georgia
PARCEL No.: 16 156 01 010
PURPOSE: To request a Special Land Use Permit to allow a junk yard in an M-2 (Heavy Industrial) District. The
property is located on the west side of Rogers Lake Road, approximately 700 feet north of Chapman Road at 1907 Rogers Lake
Road in Lithonia, Georgia. The property has approximately 30 feet of frontage along Rogers Lake Road and contains 3.04
acres.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMMUNITY COUNCIL:
APPROVAL
PLANNING STAFF:
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS
PLANNING STAFF ANALYSIS:
The Special Land Use Permit is required since the proposed use is a junkyard. Based on the submitted information, the SLUP
proposal will permit a use that is compatible with adjacent and nearby properties since the junkyard is consistent with the
heavy industrial development and M-2 zoning pattern in the surrounding area. The site does not abut any residential uses and
is surrounded by the Rogers Lake Landfill, a truck terminal (Paynters Trucking), vacant land, a junkyard (K & D Used Auto
Parts), and a collector road (Rogers Lake Road). Furthermore, it appears that approval of the SLUP with conditions relating to
screening, use, and environment would mitigate any potential adverse impacts to the surrounding industrial area. (Section 27873 (B) (Compatibility)).
Due to the irregular triangle shape of the property, proposed vehicle storage locations are extremely limited. Additionally, the
property only has 30 feet of road frontage along Rogers Lake Road, and the zoning ordinance requires a minimum of 150 feet
of frontage. Due to these limitations, the proposed vehicle storage is only 25 feet from the north, west, and south property
lines, and directly on a portion of the eastern property line, necessitating a variance from the minimum 100-foot vehicle
storage setback required by Section 27-738 (f) of the zoning ordinance. It does not appear that this encroachment and land use
would adversely impact adjacent properties due to the following: 1) the property is surrounded by the Rogers Lake Landfill, a
Trucking Terminal, and an abandoned railroad spur; 2) no automobile wrecking/crushing or auto repair is proposed; 3) the
Petition Number: SLUP-14-19361
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property was previously used as a junkyard between 2005 and 2012 (licensed as Tommy’s New and Used Auto Part) with no
complaints or code enforcement activity based on county records; and 4) the proposed use is consistent with the junkyard (K &
D Used Auto Parts) located only 137 feet to the south along Rogers Lake Road ((Section 27-873 G Adverse Impacts)).
Approval cannot be based on the submitted site plan given the anticipated vehicle storage setback variances. Nevertheless, it is
the recommendation of the Planning and Sustainability Department that the proposed major modification be "Approved
Conditionally" with Staff’s recommended conditions.
COMMUNITY COUNCILVOTE/RECOMMENDATION:
Approval 6-0-1. The Council recommended Approval.
Petition Number: SLUP-14-19361
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
SLUP-14 19361
1.
Use shall be restricted to a junk yard. No automobile wrecking or crushing shall occur on the property. Any stripping
of vehicles for auto parts shall be done manually by mechanics employed by the operator.
2.
No auto repair activities.
3.
The stacking of cars in the outdoor display yards is prohibited. Any stripping of vehicles or draining of automobile
fluids shall only occur on dedicated concrete pads with a dedicated collection system to contain any residential oils or
liquids.
4.
The outdoor vehicle display yards shall be at least 100 feet from the Rogers Lake Road right-of-way and shall be
screened by an eight foot high screening fence so as not to be visible at ground level from any adjoining property or
from the public street.
5.
Access and circulation shall be subject to approval of the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department
and the Development Division of the Planning and Sustainability Department.
6.
Compliance with the DeKalb County Noise Ordinance.
7.
A cross access easement allowing access to the vehicle storage display yard from Rogers Lake Road through the
adjacent properties to the east (Parcel IDs 16 155 02 007 and 16 156 01 011) shall be recorded and submitted to the
Planning and Sustainability Department prior to the issuance of any land disturbance permits or business licenses.
8.
All refuse areas shall be completely screened from view of public right-of-way, parking and pedestrian areas.
9.
Provide a 6-foot wide sidewalk and a 10-foot wide landscape strip along the property frontage of Rogers Lake Road.
10. All exterior lighting shall be screened or shielded to minimize glare and keep light inside the development.
11. Obtain variances from the Board of Appeals for the vehicle storage setback and/or other applicable requirements of
the M-2 zoning district and Supplemental Regulations. Approval of this request for does not result in any action for
which the Board of Zoning Appeals has authority.
Petition Number: SLUP-14-19361
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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September 9, 2014
DEKALB COUNTY
ITEM NO.
N.13
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING AGENDA / MINUTES
HEARING TYPE
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT:
MEETING DATE: September 9, 2014
ACTION TYPE
ORDINANCE
Modification of Zoning Conditions , CZ-14-19366 Jackie Irving
COMMISSION DISTRICTS:
DEPARTMENT:
5&7
Planning & Sustainability
ATTACHMENT:
PAGES:
PETITION NO:
x YES NO
5
PUBLIC HEARING:
INFORMATION
CONTACT:
PHONE NUMBER:
x YES NO
Marian Eisenberg, Zoning
Admin.
(404) 371-2155
CZ-14-19366
PROPOSED USE: Tattoo Parlor in conjunction with an approved beauty salon
LOCATION: 7295 Covington Highway, Lithonia, Georgia
PARCEL No.: 16-121-05-007
PURPOSE: Request a major modification of approved conditions CZ-00110 which limits the use to a beauty salon
in the existing residential structure to allow a tattoo parlor as a permitted use in the M (Light-Industrial) District
within Tier 4 of the Stonecrest Overlay District. The property is located on the southwest side of Covington
Highway, approximatelt 900 feet south of Lithonia Industrial Boulevard, at 7295 Covington Highway, in Lithonia,
Georgia. The property has approximately 100 feet of frontage on the southwest side of Covington Highway and
contains .88 acre.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMMUNITY COUNCIL:
DENIAL
PLANNING STAFF:
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS
PLANNING STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a modification to existing zoning conditions pursuant to CZ-00110 which limits the use
to a beauty salon in the existing residential structure to allow a tattoo parlor as a permitted use in an M (Industrial)
District within Tier 4 of the Stonecrest Overlay District. Planning Staff is of the opinion that the request is
compatible with the existing approved personal service use on the site as well as other commercial uses adjacent
and near the subject site. Located within a Light Industrial Character Area designated by the 2025 Comprehensive
Plan, the proposed uses on the site reflect consistency with the following Comprehensive Plan Policies: Promote
Petition Number: CZ-14-19366
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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the location of accessory commercial uses to support worker activity; and “Create compact mixed use districts and
reduce automobile dependency and travel to obtain basic services” (CRCCAP5). Located on a major thoroughfare
(Covington Highway), the additional use on the site will have little or no impact on traffic. There will be no impact
on area schools. Given the consistency with Plan policies and compatibility with surrounding land uses, the
Department of Planning and Sustainability recommends “APPROVAL” of the modification request subject to the
following revised conditions:
COMMUNITY COUNCILVOTE/RECOMMENDATION:
Denial 6-0-1. The Community Council voted to Deny the modification request.
Petition Number: CZ-14-19366
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
kfhill
September 9, 2014
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
CZ-14-19366
1. Limit the use of the existing house to a beauty salon and tattoo parlor and other personal service uses unless
listed as a prohibited use within Tier 4 of the Stonecrest Overlay District.
2. Access and road improvements to the property shall be limited to one curb cut from Covington Highway
subject to approval by the Transportation Division of the Department of Public Works and Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT).
3. All refuse areas shall be completely screened from view of the public right-of-way by landscaping, fencing,
or building walls so as not to be visible from adjoining properties.
4. Limit ground signage to not more than one eight-foot high monument sign with brick base. Sign area shall
be limited to 32 square feet.
5. Provide a row of parking spaces to provide demarcation along the east property line to distinguish and
separate the different commercial uses.
6. Require and maintain visual screenings utilizing plantings or fencing, or a combination of both along the
west property line adjacent to residential zoned property.
7. The approval of this modification application by the Board of Commissioners has no bearing on the
requirements for other regulatory approvals under the authority of the Historic Preservation Commission,
the Zoning Board of Appeals, or other entity whose decision should be based on the merits of the
application under review by such entity.
8. These conditions replace all conditions of CZ-00110.
Petition Number: CZ-14-19366
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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Event Facility
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September 9, 2014
DEKALB COUNTY
ITEM NO.
N.17
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING AGENDA / MINUTES
HEARING TYPE
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT:
ACTION TYPE
ORDINANCE
MEETING DATE: September 9, 2014
Rezoning, Z-14-19370 APD Solutions
COMMISSION DISTRICTS:
DEPARTMENT:
5&7
Planning & Sustainability
ATTACHMENT:
PAGES:
PETITION NO:
x YES NO
4
PUBLIC HEARING:
INFORMATION
CONTACT:
PHONE NUMBER:
x YES NO
Marian Eisenberg, Zoning
Admin.
(404) 371-2155
Z-14-19370
PROPOSED USE: Resort Complex with lodging, dining and indoor amusement venue
LOCATION: Property formerly known as 5600 Covington Highway
PARCEL No.: 16-007-10-001 thru 16-007-10-030
PURPOSE: To rezone from OCR (Office-Commercial-Residential) District to C-1 (Local Commercial) District to
adapt the use of an existing vacant mixed used development consisting of unoccupied retail space and 23
condominium units into a resort complex with lodging, dining and indoor amusement venue (Panola Resorts)
within Tier 1 of the Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District. The property is located on the south side of Covington
Highway approximately 241 feet west of the southwest intersection of Hidden Creek Drive and Covington
Highway on property formerly known as 5600 Covington Highway (Panola Slopes). The current addresses are
2280-2288 Marleen Place; 4901- 4924 Johnnye Way; 2260 - 2266 Susan Terrace; 4870 - 4890 Panola Slope Way;
2276 Martin Terrace & 5567 Covington Highway. The property has approximately 652 feet of frontage along the
south side of Covington Highway and approximately 159 feet of frontage along the west side of Hidden Creek
Drive and contains 10.15 acres.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMMUNITY COUNCIL:
APPROVAL
PLANNING STAFF:
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS
Petition Number: Z-14-19370
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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September 9, 2014
PLANNING STAFF ANALYSIS:
The proposed rezoning on the subject site from the OCR (Office-Commercial-Residential) District to C-1 (Local
Commercial) District is compatible with existing commercial zoned properties east and west of the site fronting
along Covington Highway. Located within a Commercial Redevelopment Corridor Character Area designated by
the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, the request to convert the vacant development into a resort venue with dining,
lodging and commercial amusement is consistent with the following plan policy: “Locate higher-intensity/density
developments along corridors while protecting residential neighborhoods from encroachment and maintaining
traffic flow (HCCAP4)”. Located within Tier 1 of the Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District, the proposed
development is consistent with the purpose of Tier 1 to allow more intense mixed-use development along
Covington Highway, a major thoroughfare. The rezoning proposal to C-1 (Local Commercial) District will not
adversely affect the existing use or usability of surrounding properties due to the commercial character of this
portion of Covington Highway frontage and the existing mature heavily vegetated transitional buffer existing
between the residential and non-residential uses. The subject rezoning would allow the applicant to develop the site
to encourage economic growth in the area as well as provide employment opportunities and services to DeKalb
County. The Department of Planning and Sustainability recommends “APPROVAL CONDITIONAL” of the
rezoning request to C-1 (Local Commercial) District subject to the following conditions:
COMMUNITY COUNCILVOTE/RECOMMENDATION:
Approval 6-0-1. The Community Council voted to approve the rezoning request.
Petition Number: Z-14-19370
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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September 9, 2014
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
Z-14-19370
1. To the revised conceptual site plan entitled proposed Panola Slopes Resort dated 8/29/14 and stamped
received by the Department of Planning and Sustainability on September 2, 2014. The maximum building
square footage of all uses shall be limited to 83,679 square feet. Said site plan is conceptual and must meet
or exceed the development standards of the C-1 (Local Commercial) District and the Greater Hidden Hills
Overlay District and approved conditions.
2.
Indoor amusement to serve adult patrons shall include 425 games consisting of simulators, virtual realities
and coin operated machines. All prizes to be redeemable on-site. No cash redemption.
3. No more than 3 restaurants on the subject site.
4. Location of access, number of curb cuts and transportation improvements on Covington Highway shall be
subject to approval of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Transportation Division
of the Public Works Department.
5. Provide one (1) curb cut on Hidden Creek Drive. Location is subject to approval of the Transportation
Division of the Public Works Department.
6. Provide inter-parcel access from the adjacent C-1 (Commercial) zoned property as shown on the submitted
site plan.
7. Refuse areas shall be screened from the public street and not be visible from adjoining properties.
Enclosures shall be constructed of building materials matching the primary buildings.
8. Provide 50-foot wide undisturbed transitional buffer adjacent to residential zoned properties subject to the
requirements of the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
9. Maintain the open green space area designated as park space on the submitted site plan.
10. Provide sidewalks along property frontages (Covington Highway and Hidden Creek Drive).
11. The approval of this rezoning application by the Board of Commissioners has no bearing on the
requirements for other regulatory approvals under the authority of the Zoning Board of Appeals, or other
entity whose decision should be based on the merits of the application under review by such entity.
Petition Number: Z-14-19370
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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Stoneridge at Hidden Hills Apts.
Parker & Son
Screen & Glass
Company.
Hidden Creek
Subdivision
Hidden Creek Drive
Gas Station
September 9, 2014
DEKALB COUNTY
ITEM NO.
N.18
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING AGENDA / MINUTES
HEARING TYPE
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT:
MEETING DATE: September 9, 2014
ACTION TYPE
ORDINANCE
Special Land Use Permit, SLUP-14-19372 APD Solutions
COMMISSION DISTRICTS:
DEPARTMENT:
Planning & Sustainability
ATTACHMENT:
PAGES:
PETITION NO:
5&7
x YES NO
4
PUBLIC HEARING:
INFORMATION
CONTACT:
PHONE NUMBER:
x YES NO
Marian Eisenberg, Zoning
Admin.
(404) 371-2155
SLUP-14-19372
PROPOSED USE: Late-Night Establishment
LOCATION: Formerly 5600 Covington Highway. The current addresses are 2276 Martin Terrace, 4880 and 4890
Panola Slope Way in Decatur, Georgia.
PARCEL No.: 16-007-10-024, 16-007-010-025, 16-007-10-026
PURPOSE: Request a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a Late-Night Establishment within (3) buildings
on the ground floor of a proposed resort complex consisting of lodging, dining and indoor arcade in a proposed C-1
(Local Commercial) District within Tier 1 of the Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District. The property is located on
the south side of Covington Highway approximately 241 feet west of the southwest intersection of Hidden Creek
Drive and Covington Highway on property formerly known as 5600 Covington Highway (Panola Slopes). The
current addresses are 2280-2288 Marleen Place; 4901- 4924 Johnnye Way; 2260 - 2266 Susan Terrace; 4870 - 4890
Panola Slope Way; 2276 Martin Terrace & 5567 Covington Highway. The property has approximately 652 feet of
frontage along the south side of Covington Highway and approximately 159 feet of frontage along the west side of
Hidden Creek Drive and contains 10.15 acres.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMMUNITY COUNCIL:
APPROVAL
PLANNING STAFF:
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS
PLANNING STAFF ANALYSIS:
The request for a Special Land Use Permit for a late-night establishment on the subject site is suitable for the
proposed C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district (Z-14-19370 companion case to this request). The subject site
Petition Number: SLUP-14-19372
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
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September 9, 2014
maintains an existing mature vegetated transitional buffer along the south property line adjacent to Hidden Creek
Subdivision. The site is located on a major four-lane thoroughfare (Covington Highway) which is developed with
various commercial uses and shopping centers. The late-night establishments would be part of the proposed Panola
Slopes Resort, a destination place within DeKalb County, proposed to provide lodging, dining, boutiques and
indoor arcade. Given the on-site lodging accommodations, the proposed SLUP would allow the resort to fully
service their patrons by allowing restaurants to continue operation and offer alcoholic beverages beyond 12:30 a.m.
The proposed late night establishment is compatible with adjacent and surrounding commercial uses along
Covington Highway. Located within the Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District and designated as a Commercial
Redevelopment Corridor, the proposed use is consistent with the following 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan Policy:
); Locate higher-intensity/density developments along corridors while protecting residential neighborhoods from
encroachment and maintaining traffic flow (HCCAP4). Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Department of
Planning and Sustainability that the application be "Approved Conditional", subject to the following
recommended conditions:
COMMUNITY COUNCILVOTE/RECOMMENDATION:
No vote. No discussion. Ran out of meeting time due to library closing.
Petition Number: SLUP-14-19372
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
kfhill
September 9, 2014
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
SLUP-14-19372
1) The late night establishment shall be limited to the ground floor within Buildings A, B and C as depicted on
the revised conceptual site plan entitled proposed Panola Slopes Resort dated 8/29/14 and stamped received
by the Department of Planning and Sustainability on September 2, 2014. Said site plan is conceptual and
must meet or exceed the development standards of the C-1 (Local Commercial) District and the Greater
Hidden Hills Overlay District and approved conditions.
2) Late Night Establishments shall stop serving alcohol by 2:00 a.m.
3) A minimum of one outdoor security officer and a minimum of two indoor security officers shall patrol at
regular intervals.
4) Compliance with the DeKalb County Noise Ordinance.
5) No dance floor allowed as part of the subject late night establishments.
6) The SLUP is non-transferable. Any new owner operator of a Late Night Establishment on the subject
property shall be subject to a new SLUP application.
Petition Number: SLUP-14-19372
Planning Commission: 09/09/14
kfhill
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Z-14-19370 & SLUP-14-19372
Stoneridge at Hidden Hills Apts.
Parker & Son
Screen & Glass
Company.
Hidden Creek
Subdivision
Hidden Creek Drive
Gas Station