Planning Commission
Regular MeetingPeachtree Corners, GA · November 14, 2018
Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
November 14, 2018
7:00 PM
CITY HALL
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of October 16, 2018 Minutes
C. Old Business:
D. New Business:
1. SUP2018-007 WePartner Storage Facility. Request to approve a special use permit to
accommodate a mini-warehouse storage facility at 7112 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard,
Dist. 6, Land Lot 277, Peachtree Corners, GA.
2. CIC2018-001 Holcomb Bridge Townhomes. Request to change the conditions of
rezoning case RZ2017-003 for a new 17-unit townhome development at 3926 Holcomb
Bridge Road, Dist. 6, Land Lot 313, Peachtree Corners, GA.
E. City Business Items:
F. Comments by Staff and Planning Commissioners.
G. Adjournment.
CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 16, 2018
7:00 PM
The City of Peachtree Corners held a Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, October
16, 2018. The meeting was held at City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway, Peachtree
Corners, GA, 30092. The following were in attendance:
Planning Commission: Matt Houser, Chairman, Post D
Alan Kaplan, Post A
Mark Middleton, Post B
Mark Willis, Post C - absent
Italia Metts, Post E
Staff: Diana Wheeler, Community Development Director
Jeff Conkle, Planning and Zoning Administrator
Rocio Monterrosa, Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES:
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 21, 2018 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING.
By: Matt Houser
Seconded: Alan Kaplan
Vote: 4-0 (Willis, Kaplan, Houser, Metts)
Action: Minutes Approved
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
SUP2018-006 Way Motor Works. Request to approve a special use permit to
accommodate an automobile repair shop in an existing building at 3020 Amwiler
Road, Dist. 6, Land Lot 250, Peachtree Corners, GA
Diana Wheeler, Community Development Director, presented this case to the Planning
Commission and noted that the applicant requests a Special Use Permit on a 0.87-acre
parcel zoned C-2 (General Business District) to permit an auto repair business in an
existing building. The auto repair business will be conducted indoors and no additions
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or alterations to the exterior of the buildings or site are being requested. After review of
the applicant’s proposal and other relevant information, it is recommended that
SUP2018-006 be approved with the following conditions:
1. The special use permit for Way Auto Works shall be limited to the property at
3020 Amwiler Road as shown on the submitted survey;
2. Required inspections and interior finish permits shall be obtained before
occupancy;
3. All automotive repair work shall occur within the building; no repair work shall
be done outdoors.
Chairman Houser opened the floor for public comments. Chairman Houser closed the
floor for public comments, no one spoke in favor nor opposition.
After review, the Commissioners moved forward with a recommendation of support for
SUP2018-006 with conditions, as follows:
MOTION TO APPROVE SUP2018-006 A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
ACCOMMODATE AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP IN AN EXISTING
BUILDING AT 3020 AMWILER ROAD, DIST. 6, LAND LOT 250, PEACHTREE
CORNERS, GA
By: Alan Kaplan
Seconded: Italia Metts
Vote: 4-0 (Kaplan, Metts, Houser, Middleton)
Action: Approved with amended conditions
1. The special use permit for Way Auto Works shall be limited to the property at
3020 Amwiler Road as shown on the submitted survey;
2. Required inspections and interior finish permits shall be obtained before
occupancy;
3. All automotive repair work shall occur within the building; no repair work
shall be done outdoors.
4. No automotive paint or body work shall be performed on the property.
5. No outdoor storage or overnight parking of vehicles shall be permitted.
6. No auto sales shall be permitted.
PH2018-014 Town Center Sign Package. Request to approve a sign
package for the Peachtree Corners Town Center development in the 5200
block of Peachtree Parkway, Dist. 6, Land Lot 301, Peachtree Corners, GA.
Diana Wheeler, Community Development Director, presented the Town Center Signage
Package to be approved by the Commissioners that will be used by the tenants of the
Town Center.
MOTION TO APPROVE PH2018-014 TOWN CENTER SIGN PACKAGE.
REQUEST TO APPROVE A SIGN PACKAGE FOR THE PEACHTREE CORNERS
TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT IN THE 5200 BLOCK OF PEACHTREE
PARKWAY, DIST. 6, LAND LOT 301, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA.
By: Mark Middleton
Seconded: Italia Metts
Vote: 4-0 (Middleton, Metts, Houser, Kaplan)
Action: Approved
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CITY BUSINESS ITEMS: None
COMMENTS BY STAFF AND PLANNING COMMISSION:
Jeff Conkle, Planning and Zoning Administrator, informed the Commissioners that there
will be a meeting for the month of November.
The Planning Commission meeting concluded at 7:25 PM.
Approved, Attest:
_____________________________ ____________________________________
Matt Houser Rocio Monterrosa
Chairman Deputy City Clerk
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SUP2018-007
WePartner Storage Facility
CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL USE PERMIT ANALYSIS
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2018
CITY COUNCIL DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2018
CASE NUMBER: SUP2018-007
APPLICATION REQUEST: Self-Storage Facility
LOCATION: 7112 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
PROPERTY SIZE: 1.09 Acres
ZONING: C-2
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MAP: Preferred Office
APPLICANT: Yichao “Q” Qian
7094 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Ste. 275
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
CONTACT: Yichao “Q” Qian
678-878-3885
OWNER: WePartner 7094 PIB, LLC
7094 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Ste. 275
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
RECOMMENDATION: Approval with Conditions
PROJECT DATA:
The applicant requests a Special Use Permit on a 1.09-acre vacant parcel zoned C-2 (General
Business District) to permit a self-storage facility in a new building. The business will be an
indoor storage facility with no outdoor storage. A small parking area is shown adjacent to the
building.
Although the site is addressed along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, it actually fronts Amwiler
Road just east of Winters Chapel Road. The site is predominately located within an industrial
area along Amwiler Road south of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The adjacent properties in
the flex office park are also zoned C-2 but other adjacent properties are zoned M-1 (Light
Industry District).
The applicant has provided a conceptual site plan and elevations showing a three-story building
made of brick and stucco with glass storefront and windows. The access to the building is
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provided from the existing Amwiler Road driveway. The site is proposed to have 6 parking
spaces immediately adjacent to the building.
The Zoning Ordinance requires 2 parking spaces plus an additional 1 space per every 5000
square feet for a storage facility. With the applicant’s proposed building of just over 33,000
square feet per floor, this is a 100,000 square foot building, thus requiring at least 22 parking
spaces.
In addition to the conceptual site plan not showing the required parking, it also does not
account for required landscape strips adjacent to property lines. As shown, the building appears
to be too large for the site. The size of the building will, therefore, need to be reduced in
order to comply with development regulations.
The site is located within the Employment Corridor Character Area on the Future
Development Map. The Employment Corridor is intended to “provide an ideal location for
diverse employment- and revenue-generating businesses, both professional and industrial, along
attractive gateway and thoroughfares.” Office, light industrial, and small-scale retail (where
existing or at a major node) are considered appropriate uses.
The City’s Zoning Resolution requires that a self-storage facility obtain a Special Use Permit to
operate in the C-2 zoning district. The purpose of the Special Use Permit review is to ensure
that any potentially detrimental aspects of the proposed land use are mitigated through site-
specific conditions.
ZONING HISTORY:
The property is currently zoned C-2 (General Business District) and is an mostly-vacant lot
with some unused parking spaces. In 1974, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
rezoned the property from C-1 to C-2 to permit the development that exists today. This
rezoning was not subject to any special conditions.
ZONING STANDARDS:
Zoning Code Section 1702 identifies specific criteria that should be evaluated when considering
a zoning decision. These criteria are enumerated as ‘A’ through ‘F’, below. Following each item
is the applicant’s response followed by Staff’s comment.
A. Will this proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions permit a use that is
suitable in view of the use and development of adjacent and nearby property?
Applicant’s Response: The proposed warehouse is very much suitable and compatible with
surrounding office and industrial uses.
Staff’s Comment: The subject property is located within the Employment Corridor and is surrounded by
similarly-zoned C-2 and M-1 properties. The use is suitable for the Amwiler Road area.
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B. Will this proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions adversely affect the
existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby property?
Applicant’s Response: The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on surrounding
properties. It is located on an approved lot in a commercial subdivision and the access patterns
in the area were designed to accommodate development on the site.
Staff’s Comment: The proposed use should not adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent
or nearby property as it will be located in an area with light industrial uses and the property will have
sufficient parking.
C. Does the property to be affected by a proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in
conditions have reasonable economic use as currently zoned?
Applicant’s Response: The site has been vacant for 40 years under the present zoning, as no
retail or office uses have ever been economically viable at this location.
Staff’s Comment: The property has a reasonable economic use as currently zoned.
D. Will the proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions result in a use which
will or could cause an excessive or burdensome use of existing streets, transportation facilities,
utilities, or schools?
Applicant’s Response: This use would not produce a significant increase in the use of existing
road or utility infrastructure and, as a non-residential use, would have no impact on schools.
Staff’s Comment: The impacts of the proposed use on streets, transportation facilities, or utilities are
unlikely to be excessive or burdensome. Although the intersection of Amwiler Road and Winters Chapel
Road is congested, this use will add a negligible amount of new traffic, likely during off-peak hours.
There will be no impact on schools.
E. Is the proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions in conformity with the
policy and intent of the land use plan?
Applicant’s Response: Yes, the use is in conformity with the future land use plan’s vision for
the site as Preferred Office, as it is compatible with the office and professional uses desired for
the area.
Staff’s Comment: See Comprehensive Plan heading, next page.
F. Are there are other existing or changing conditions affecting the use and development of the
property which give supporting grounds for either approval or disapproval of the proposed
rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions?
Applicant’s Response: The area surrounding the site is in need of investment and revitalization.
This new use would represent a significant investment in the area and have a positive effect on
property values.
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Staff’s Comment: The Comprehensive Plan’s support for adaptive reuse of underutilized properties in
the Employment Corridor combined with the fact that there are several vacancies in Amwiler area gives
supporting grounds for approval of the Special Use Permit.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The 2040 City of Peachtree Corners Character Area Map indicates that the property is located
within the Employment Corridor Character Area. Policies for this area encourage office, light
industrial, and small-scale retail (where existing or at major nodes). While self-storage facilities
are not specifically addressed in this character area, it fits with the broader industrial and small
retail-type uses that are encouraged.
A Special Use Permit for a self-storage facility in this location would meet the goals and policies
of the Comprehensive Plan and would serve the surrounding community.
DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS:
The subject property is a 1.09-acre site located at 7112 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The
property is surrounded by C-2 (General Business) and M-1 (Light Industry) zoning.
The 2040 Comprehensive Plan indicates that the parcel lies within the Employment Corridor
Character Area. This character area encourages the adaptive reuse of existing underutilized
properties. The proposed use conforms to this development guideline. The request to permit
this use would be consistent with the policies of the Character area and would put a vacant lot
into productive use. However, the size of the building proposed appears to exceed the
capacity of the site. Since no variance requests were included with the application, the building
design will need to be modified in order to accommodate setbacks, landscaping, parking, and
other development requirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
After review of the applicant’s proposal and other relevant information, it is
recommended that SUP2018-007 be approved with the following conditions:
1. The special use permit for the self-storage facility shall be limited to the property at
7112 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard with amended boundaries as shown on the
submitted survey;
2. The property shall be designed to accommodate the required parking as dictated by the
formula in the Zoning Ordinance and the building developed on the site shall be
designed in a manner to accommodate required development regulations without the
need for variances.
3. Required inspections and interior finish permits shall be obtained before occupancy;
4. All storage shall occur within the building; no outdoor storage shall be permitted.
5. If building construction (as evidenced by the completion of the foundation) has not
started by 12/31/21, the Special Use Permit shall become void.
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Mailing Address: SITUS:
WEPARTNER 7094 PIB LLC 7112 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD
7094 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 275
Tax District:
PEACHTREE CORNERS , GA 30071-1008
PEACHTREE CORNERS
Parcel ID Property Type Last Update
R6277 135 Real Property 11/6/2018 11:04:19 AM
Legal Description
TRACT E PEACHTREE EXECUTIVE OFFICE PARK
Tax Values
Description Market Value Assessed Value
Land $50,000.00 $20,000.00
Improvement $14,500.00 $5,800.00
Total $64,500.00 $25,800.00
Class Codes 320-Commercial Auxiliary Imp
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Operation Net Tax Savings
School Taxes $510.84 $0.00
STATE OF GEORGIA TAXES $0.00 $0.00
City of Peachtree Corners $0.00 $0.00
County Incorporated with Police $334.34 $0.00
Sub Total $845.18 $0.00
Bond Net Tax Savings
School Taxes $50.31 $0.00
County Incorporated with Police $0.00 $0.00
Sub Total $50.31 $0.00
Special Assessment Net Tax Savings
PEACHTREE CORNERS STORMWATER FEES $688.80 $0.00
Sub Total $688.80 $0.00
Total Tax $1,584.29 $0.00
Tax Installment Information
Period Bill Number Due Date Tax Year Tax Penalty/Fee Interest Total Due
INST 1 23685838 10/15/2018 2018 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Due: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Payment History
Tax Year Bill Number Receipt Number Amount Paid Last Paid
2018 23685838 B18.76510 $1,584.29 10/9/2018
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Mailing Address: SITUS:
AMWILER PARTNERS LLC 3039 AMWILER RD
7094 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 275
Tax District:
PEACHTREE CORNERS , GA 30071-1008
PEACHTREE CORNERS
Parcel ID Property Type Last Update
R6277 029 Real Property 11/6/2018 11:07:26 AM
Legal Description
AMWILER RD
Tax Values
Description Market Value Assessed Value
Land $740,500.00 $296,200.00
Improvement $959,500.00 $383,800.00
Total $1,700,000.00 $680,000.00
Class Codes 397-O ce Warehouse
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Operation Net Tax Savings
School Taxes $13,464.00 $0.00
STATE OF GEORGIA TAXES $0.00 $0.00
City of Peachtree Corners $0.00 $0.00
County Incorporated with Police $8,812.12 $0.00
Sub Total $22,276.12 $0.00
Bond Net Tax Savings
School Taxes $1,326.00 $0.00
County Incorporated with Police $0.00 $0.00
Sub Total $1,326.00 $0.00
Special Assessment Net Tax Savings
PEACHTREE CORNERS STORMWATER FEES $4,270.56 $0.00
Sub Total $4,270.56 $0.00
Total Tax $27,872.68 $0.00
Tax Installment Information
Period Bill Number Due Date Tax Year Tax Penalty/Fee Interest Total Due
INST 1 23496121 10/15/2018 2018 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Due: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Payment History
Tax Year Bill Number Receipt Number Amount Paid Last Paid
2018 23496121 B18.55285 $27,872.68 9/27/2018
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CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
147 Technology Parkway, Suite 200, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Tel: 678.691.1200 | www.cityofpeachtreecornersga.com
PROPERTY LOCATION MAP
WePartner Storage Facility
CASE NUMBER: SUP2018-007
PLANNING CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL
COMMISSION 1ST READING 2ND READING
HEARING DATES: NOV. 14, 2018 NOV. 27, 2018 DEC. 18, 2018
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7112 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
CIC2018-001
Holcomb Bridge Townhomes
CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CHANGE IN CONDITIONS ANALYSIS
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2018
CITY COUNCIL DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2018
CASE NAME: HOLCOMB BRIDGE ROAD TOWNHOMES
CASE NUMBER: CIC2018-001
CURRENT ZONING: C-1
LOCATION: 3926 HOLCOMB BRIDGE ROAD
MAP NUMBERS: 6th DISTRICT, LAND LOT 313
ACREAGE: 2.16 ACRES
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: CHANGE IN CONDITIONS TO PREVIOUS REZONING TO
ACCOMMODATE A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MAP: CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AREA
APPLICANT: R. W. LAMAR PROPERTIES, INC.
1101 SAINT CHARLES PL
ATLANTA, GA 30306
CONTACT: WAYNE LAMAR
404-597-1761
OWNER: POWL INVESTMENTS, LLC
5339 GARNABY LN
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30092
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS
CIC2018-001
PROJECT DATA:
The applicant is seeking to change the conditions of a past rezoning case (RZ2017-003) for
property consisting of a 2.16-acre parcel located along the east side of Holcomb Bridge Road
approximately 1500 feet south of Spalding Drive. The property adjoins single-family homes to
the rear with commercial property to the sides and front, across Holcomb Bridge Road.
The applicant requests to modify the previously approved zoning conditions in order to make
three changes. The three requests are as follows: 1. to permit a surface retention pond
(instead of underground retention required by the rezoning); 2. to change the front yard
setback variance for one unit at the front right corner of the property (as viewed from
Holcomb Bridge Road); and 3. to permit a full access driveway from Holcomb Bridge Road into
the site. The concept plan previously approved for the property includes 17 townhomes in a
gated community with a small resident amenity area along the front of the site.
Each proposed home contains a two-car garage and is three stories tall. Additional guest
parking is also provided. An existing wooded buffer at the rear will be preserved; additional
landscaping will be provided around the perimeter of the site.
PARCEL DESCRIPTION
The property is a 2.16-acre C-1 zoned parcel located on the east side of Holcomb Bridge Road
approximately 1500 feet south of Spalding Drive. The parcel is between an office development
to the south and a former single-family home that was converted to commercial use to the
north. The proposal includes one entrance to the townhouse development from Holcomb
Bridge Road which aligns with Primrose Hill Court directly across Holcomb Bridge Road.
The R-TH zoning classification permits a development density of up to 8 units per acre. The
proposed project is designed at a density of 7.8 units per acre.
ZONING HISTORY:
The subject property was rezoned from O-I to C-1 by Gwinnett County Case REZ1990-125 in
December 1990. At the same time, a special use permit for a restaurant was denied. In 2004, a
rezoning request and special use permit were denied by Gwinnett County. That request,
RZC2004-017, was to rezone from C-1 to C-2; the special use permit was for an automobile
service facility. The applicant was granted a rezoning (RZ2017-003) to R-TH to allow for the
townhome development in late 2017.
ZONING STANDARDS:
Zoning Code Section 1702 identifies specific criteria that should be evaluated when considering
a zoning decision. These criteria are enumerated as ‘A’ through ‘F’ below. The applicant’s
responses and staff’s comments are below:
A. Will this proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions permit a
use that is suitable in view of the use and development of adjacent and nearby
property?
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Applicant’s Response: Yes.
Staff’s Comment: The surface-level retention pond is suitable for this site if it is designed in a way
that creates an amenity or focal point for the community.
B. Will this proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions
adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby property?
Applicant’s Response: No.
Staff’s Comment: The proposal will have minimal impact on adjacent O-I zoned properties.
Additionally, the single-family properties to the rear will still be buffered by existing wooded
areas. The request for a full access driveway to Holcomb Bridge Road may cause changes in the
traffic movements in this particular area.
C. Does the property to be affected by a proposed rezoning, special use permit, or
change in conditions have reasonable economic use as currently zoned?
Applicant’s Response: Yes
Staff’s Comment: The property has a reasonable economic use as currently zoned but the
inability of the site to handle underground retention causes this particular project to be difficult
to build.
D. Will the proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions result in
a use which will or could cause an excessive or burdensome use of existing streets,
transportation facilities, utilities, or schools?
Applicant’s Response: No.
Staff’s Comment: Holcomb Bridge Road at rush hour peaks is difficult to navigate. As stated in
the previous rezoning staff report, although this project will not add significant traffic to the
road, there will likely need to be turn restrictions put in place at the project’s entrance. Left
turns out of the development will be difficult to make during peak traffic periods. City staff still
maintains that turn restrictions are appropriate given the surrounding conditions.
E. Is the proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions in
conformity with the policy and intent of the land use plan?
Applicant’s Response: Yes.
Staff’s Comment: (see Comprehensive Plan heading, below.)
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F. Are there other existing or changing conditions affecting the use and
development of the property which give supporting grounds for either approval or
disapproval of the proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions?
Applicant’s Response: The current ground water levels in combination with a very shallow site create a
financial burden to the project to maintain the underground detention.
Staff’s Comment: The long-term vision for this area is for it to be an integral part of the
redevelopment of the Holcomb Bridge Corridor and that is still achievable with the surface-
level retention pond.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The 2040 City of Peachtree Corners Character Area Map indicates that the property is located
within the Holcomb Bridge Corridor Character Area. Policies for this area encourage
evolution into “a mixed-use corridor” with single-uses, including townhouses, located along the
corridor between higher-intensity nodes.
DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS:
The proposed 2.16-acre development is located on the east side of Holcomb Bridge Road and
is currently vacant. The project adds a residential component to an area that already has a mix
of uses.
The proposal to have surface-level retention would not adversely affect surrounding residential
properties as a 35-foot buffer with mature trees is provided along the rear property line. This
buffer complies with the requirement in Zoning Ordinance Section 606.
While the development is also unlikely to have a negative impact on existing streets, the City’s
traffic engineering staff believes that left turns out of the site allow too many opportunities for
vehicular conflict and would create a dangerous condition. As a result, the engineering staff
does not support this vehicular movement at the property and recommends that access be
limited to right-in, right-out, and left-in movements only.
Staff recommends approval with conditions of the proposed project as it still meets the intent
of the Comprehensive Plan, is suitable in view of the use and development of adjacent and
nearby property, and if approved, would not adversely affect the existing use of said properties.
RECOMMENDATION:
After review of the applicant’s proposal and other relevant information, it is
recommended that CIC2018-001 be approved with the following conditions:
1. The site development shall not exceed 17 single-family townhomes with a minimum 2-
car attached garage and a minimum unit width of 24-feet.
2. The property shall be developed in general conformance with the site plan prepared by
O’Leary Design Group dated October 24, 2018 and submitted with this application with
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revisions to meet these conditions and the requirements of all city codes and
ordinances.
3. That the side yard setback is reduced to 25-feet on the north (side) property line, 20-
feet on the south (side) property line, and that encroachment is permitted into the 50-
foot front setback to accommodate a portion of one townhouse at the front of the
property.
4. Building elevations shall be in general conformance with the renderings prepared by
O’Leary Design Group dated October 2, 2017, and submitted with this application with
revisions, as needed, to be submitted to the Community Development Director for
review and approval.
5. The green space at the front center of the development shall be used and maintained as
landscaped, common, open space with at least one amenity feature provided. An
amenity area plan, that includes a landscape plan, is required to be submitted and shall
be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.
6. Development shall include no more than one driveway on Holcomb Bridge Road,
aligned with Primrose Hill Court directly across Holcomb Bridge Road. This access shall
allow a left turn-in, right turn-in, and right turn-out movements. Left-out turn
movements shall be prohibited.
7. Sidewalks shall be provided as shown on the conceptual site plan.
8. A 50-foot wide landscaped strip shall be provided along the Holcomb Bridge Road
frontage, allowing for the one townhouse encroachment and shall include a decorative
fence/wall and entrance monument to be approved by Staff.
9. Interior streets shall be private and maintained by the Homeowners Association.
10. Existing trees in buffers shall be preserved and buffers shall be enhanced with additional
trees where sparse.
11. Storm water retention facilities may be open-air at surface-level. The retention facility
shall be screened with decorative fencing, evergreen plantings, and landscaping as show
on the plans dated October 24, 2018 and submitted with this application.
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DIAGRAM OF APPLICANT’S REQUESTED CHANGES
3. Request to permit
encroachment of one
unit over setback line
2. Request to permit
full-access movements
1. Request to permit at driveway instead of
surface retention prohibiting left-out turns
instead of underground
R-100 R-100 R-100
6’ H FENCE
TREE SAVE AREA
PROPERTY LINE
WALL O-I
6’ H FENCE
25’ SETBACK 20’ SETBACK
WALL TOWNHOME
TREE SAVE AREA
O-I
RETAINING WALL
50’ SETBACK 6’ H FENCE
FRONT FENCE
PROPERTY LINE
RID GE ROAD
VIEW MB B
HOLCO
NOTE:
EACH UNIT HAS 4 PARKING SPACES
2 - IN GARAGE, AND 2 IN DRIVEWAY
5 ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES ARE
AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL GUEST
N
TOTAL ACREAGE = 2.16 0 15 30 60
TOTAL UNITS = 17
DENSITY = 7.87 Units/Acre
Holcomb Bridge Road Tract - Masterplan
Owner: POWL Investments LLC October 24th, 2018
Stone Cap on Brick
Veneer Column
6’ H Picket Fence
Evergreen Trees
Ornamental Grasses
Signage on Rustic Timber Arm
Seasonal Color
Lawn
Sidewalk
Holcomb Bridge Road Tract - Entry Sketch
Owner: POWL Investments LLC October 24th, 2018
Evergreen Trees
5’-0” Aluminum Picket Fence
Right of Way
Sidewalk
Dentention Pond
Retaining Wall
0 1 2 4
Scale: 1/2” = 1’-0”
Holcomb Bridge Frontage Section
Owner: POWL Investments LLC October 24th, 2018
Canopy Tree
Evergreen Tree
5’-0” Aluminum Picket Fence
Evergreen Hedge
Right of Way
Dentention Pond
Retaining Wall
0 1 2 4
Scale: 1/2” = 1’-0”
Holcomb Bridge Entry Drive Section
Owner: POWL Investments LLC October 24th, 2018
View across Holcomb Bridge Rd
View of adjacent office site
CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
147 Technology Parkway, Suite 200, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Tel: 678.691.1200 | www.cityofpeachtreecornersga.com
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Holcomb Bridge Townhomes
CIC2018-001
CASE NUMBER:
PLANNING CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL
COMMISSION 1ST READING 2ND READING
HEARING DATES: NOV. 14, 2018 NOV. 27, 2018 DEC. 18, 2018
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3926 Holcomb Bridge Road
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