Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 06
Application of Kyle Williams to amend the Future Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Center (NC) character area to Light Industrial (LIND) character area to allow for the construction of a distillery, at 2179 Bouldercrest Road.
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PETITION NO: N6-2022-2256 LP-22-1246085
PROPOSED USE: Construction of a distillery.
LOCATION: 2179 Bouldercrest Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30316
PARCEL NO. : 15-083-01-013
INFO. CONTACT: Brianna McCloud, Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Kyle Williams to amend the Future Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Center (NC) character area to Light Industrial (LIND) character area to allow for the construction of a distillery. The property is located on west side of Bouldercrest Road, at 2179 Bouldercrest Road in Atlanta, Georgia. The property has approximately 275 feet of frontage along Bouldercrest Road and contains 2.71 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Approval.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval
STAFF ANALYSIS: The intent of the Light Industrial Character Area is identity areas appropriate for industrial type uses. The location of these areas shall preserve the appeal and appearance of residential and commercial areas from the prospective intrusion of light industrial land uses. These areas consist of areas used in low intensity manufacturing, including wholesale trade, and distribution activities that do not generate excessive noise, vibration, air pollution or other nuisance characteristics. Infrastructure- Provide appropriate infrastructure support for industrial development in designated industrial areas. Buffer- Protect surrounding areas from the negative impacts of noise and light pollutants. Residential Protection- Prohibit the encroachment of industrial uses into established residential areas. Environmental Compatibility- Direct development to industrial districts located in areas with compatible soils drainage and other environmental characteristics. Zoning Compatibility- Protect existing and zoned undeveloped industrial land from unnecessary intrusion by conflicting land uses. Re-zoning- Minimize the rezoning of light industrial properties to residential uses. Future Designations- Designate specific areas through the use of zoning and other land use tools for industrial development. Retrofit- Develop or, where possible, retrofit property planned industrial parks with adequate water, sewer, stormwater, and transportation infrastructure for all component uses at build -out. Location of Centers- Locate industrial centers in areas with good access to highways. Landscaping- Incorporate landscaping and site design to soften or shield views of buildings and parking lots, loading docks, etc. Regulations Compatibility- Create and implement zoning and development regulations for industrial uses. Truck Routes- Designate truck routes to reduce noise, pollutants and traffic congestion in residential areas. Access Management- Provide access controls and management standards in compliance with the DeKalb County Transportation Plan. Adaptable Reuse- Convert obsolete and empty industrial buildings into multi - family and/or live -work establishments. Permitted Zoning: M. Companion Case: Z-22-1246088. The proposed future land use map amendment is consistent with the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The LIND (Light Industrial) future land use designation supports the requested zoning designation. Therefore, staff’s recommendation is for “Approval”.
PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE: Approval 7-1-0. Jon West moved, Vivian Moore seconded for approval, per Staff recommendation. Tess Snipes opposed.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOTE/RECOMMENDATION: Approval 6-0-0. The council recommended approval based on positive community input. Community representative indicated the area was in significant need of a community-based business that provided a gathering place to have coffee/snacks, a tasting room, and provided jobs, and that the proposed distillery and accessory uses appeared to provide these goals.