Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06
Application of EcoSlay, LLC c/o Battle Law, P.C. to rezone property from MR-1 (Medium Density Residential-1) zoning district to C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district for a general business office and commercial greenhouse, at 3792 Memorial College Drive.
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PETITION NO: N1-2025-1620 Z-26-1247832
PROPOSED USE: Business office and commercial greenhouse.
LOCATION: 3792 Memorial College Drive, Clarkston, Georgia 30021
PARCEL NO. : 18 067 02 032
INFO. CONTACT: Andrea Folgherait, Sr. Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of EcoSlay, LLC c/o Battle Law, P.C. to rezone property from MR-1 (Medium Density Residential-1) zoning district to C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district for a general business office and commercial greenhouse
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (Dec. 2025) Approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (Jan. 6, 2026) Pending.
PLANNING STAFF: Full-Cycle Deferral.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The Applicant is seeking a rezoning from MR-1 (Medium Density Residential-1) zoning district to C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district for a general business office and commercial greenhouse. The subject site falls within a Town Center (TC) Character Area calling for high density, mixed-use, pedestrian focused land uses (Pg 33. 2050 Unified Plan). Based on the information submitted, the current proposal does not appear to meet the intent of the TC Character Area based on the following: • There is no sales component to the proposed business, and the operation appears to be solely production-based with no public interaction. • Although an assembly room may be appropriate for the unique business model, the inclusion of manufacturing activities presents as an industrial use, which is not consistent with the character area’s goals. • MARTA has submitted their project review (enclosed) and stated that this site is adjacent to a planned pedestrian improvement project at N. Indian Creek Drive and Memorial College Avenue, intended to strengthen connectivity between residential areas, educational institutions, and transit service (MARTA Route 125). Given existing land uses and upcoming infrastructure investments, MARTA recommends maintaining the MR-1 zoning or considering a denser residential or mixed-use designation rather than rezoning to C-1. While the overall concept of a small business along this corridor may be appropriate, the proposed zoning district and description of the business plan must work together in tandem and better align with the TC Character Area goals. Rezoning solely for mostly manufacturing purposes with no customer contact or opportunity for pedestrian activity does not support the future vision for this area. Staff recommends a “Full Cycle Deferral” to the March 2026 zoning agenda to allow time for the applicant to consider revising the project to better align with TC goals.
PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE: (January 6, 2026) Pending.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOTE/RECOMMENDATION: (December 2025) Approval 8-0-0.