Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 02 Super District 06
Application of CSS 18, LLC c/o Battle Law, P.C. for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a place of worship in the HR-2 (High Density Residential-2) zoning district, at 1600 Mount Mariah Road.
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PETITION NO: N3-2025-0047 SLUP-25-1247365
PROPOSED USE: Place of worship.
LOCATION: 1600 Mount Mariah Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30329
PARCEL NO. : 18 152 01 054
INFO. CONTACT: Lucas Carter, Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of CSS 18, LLC c/o Battle Law, P.C. for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a place of worship in the HR-2 (High Density Residential-2) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (Feb. 2025) Approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (March 4, 2025) Defer to BOC.
PLANNING STAFF: Full-Cycle Deferral_rev. 03.17.2025.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The application for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) at 1600 Mount Mariah aims to formalize the legal status of a place of worship that has operated for over 60 years. The property, rezoned to HR-2 in 2021, now requires the SLUP to transition the use into compliance with current zoning regulations per Section 27-4.1.3 regarding Places of Worship. However, the property's decades of operation demonstrate functional adequacy, and zoning conditions from the 2021 rezoning waive setback and transitional buffer requirements, mitigating concerns about the building's proximity to northern and eastern property lines. Bordered by a historic cemetery, vacant commercial land, and the Bryn House apartments, the place of worship has coexisted with its neighbors for decades. No adverse impacts on traffic, noise, or public services are anticipated, as the application does not propose expansions or operational changes. Existing infrastructure, including utilities, emergen...
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