Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 05 Super District 07
Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment to Chapter 5: Small Area Plans of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.Body
PETITION NO: N12-2025-0377 TA-25-1247472
PROPOSED USE: To adopt MARTA’s Indian Creek Station Master Plan Study.
LOCATION: N/A
PARCEL NO. : N/A
INFO. CONTACT: Aprell King, EMUP, Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 470-898-2251
PURPOSE:
Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment to Chapter 5: Small Area Plans of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This application is intended to incorporate MARTA's Indian Creek Station Master Plan: Transit-Oriented Development document's general vision, policies, and goals as guidance for future development of the planned area.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (April 2025) Approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (May 6, 2025) Approval.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is seeking to adopt MARTA’s Indian Creek TOD Master Plan Study document’s general vision, policies, and goals as guidance for future development of the planned area. MARTA completed a robust community engagement effort and Master Plan Study which enabled the latest May 2024 rezoning approval (re-zoned from O-I, R-75, and MR-1 to MU-4) of the Indian Creek TOD development. The approved MU-4 district is consistent with the goals of DeKalb County’s Town Center Future Land Use Map and vision within the 2050 Unified Plan. Between October 2022 and June 2024, MARTA and DeKalb County kicked off the master planning process which included the launch of a project website, three public events with over 500 people in attendance, and a series of interactive surveys. Numerous meetings have been held with the community and DeKalb County Commissioners for input on the master plan. Per robust community engagement, MARTA has a clear direction and framework to advance TOD development at the Indian Creek MARTA station. In addition to showcasing community engagement efforts, MARTA’s Indian Creek TOD Master Plan Study document highlights a more recent market study showcasing the demand for retail and housing within the area, an assessment of existing conditions including TOD issues and opportunities, land use, zoning, and an urban design analysis. It also includes an updated mobility, walkability, and parking analysis of the 65-acre planning area, the expansion of bus services, as well as an action plan for implementing priority placemaking, policy, public space, and transit and mobility projects. Adopting MARTA’s Indian Creek TOD Master Plan as an amendment to Chapter 5 Small Area Plans in DeKalb County’s 2050 Unified Plan will enable the Planning & Sustainability Department - Long Range Division - to move forward with MARTA and DeKalb County’s shared goal of creating a strong, equitable transit-oriented community at the Indian Creek Station. Staff recommends “Approval”.
PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE: (May 6, 2025) Approval 5-0-0. Jan Costello moved, Vivian Moore seconded for approval, per Staff recommendation. Edward Patton was not present for this vote.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOTE/RECOMMENDATION: (April 2025) Approval 6-0-0.