City of Powder Springs - File #: PZ 26-008

• File #: PZ 26-008
• Version: 1
• Type: Rezoning
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/2/2026
• In control: Council Work Session
• On agenda: 4/6/2026
• Final action: 4/6/2026
• Title: Application for Change in Zoning Conditions on property at 1048 Richard D. Sailors Parkway within Land Lot 800 and 829, of the 19th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia. PIN: 19082900180.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/6/2026	1	City Council	approved	Pass

PZ - 26-008

Subject Property: 1048 Richard D. Sailors Pkwy

Parcel Number and Description:    19082900180   LL 800 and 829, 19^th District

Zoning: CRC.  Also, under the E-Commerce and Logistics Overlay

Applicant requests a change in zoning conditions.

Background/History

This parcel was zoned CRC with the adjacent parcel that is a self-storage facility.

•                     May 15, 2006: Rezoned and approved from LRO and CRC to NRC for a retail development with conditions.

•                     July 21, 2008: Rezoned from NCR to CRC with conditions to allow a movie theater serving alcoholic beverages, a wine and spirit store, karate studio and a learning center. 

•                     Hotel approved via rezoning. Self-service storage facility climate controlled is an approved use via a Special Use approval granted on August 20, 2018. See attached conditions.

1.                     July 16, 2018 Mayor and Council Minutes:                      PZ 18-019: Rezoning from CRC conditional to CRC Conditional

PZ 18-020: Special use to allow Self-Storage Facility, Climate Control

2.                     August 20, 2018 Mayor and Council Minutes                     PZ 18-019: Rezoning from CRC conditional to CRC Conditional

PZ 18-020: Special use (on adjacent lot) to allow Self-Storage Facility, Climate Control

What applicant is Proposing:   The construction of four (4) detached buildings each consisting of “suites” to be used as a flexible business park for office, retail, and related uses as permitted in the CRC zoning category.

Figure 1 - Zoning Map        Figure 2 - Overhead view of surrounding properties

Figure 3 - Site Plan              Figure 4 - Renderings (overhead view)

Figure 1 - Zoning Map       

Figure 2 - Overhead view of surrounding properties

Figure 3 - Site Plan          

Figure 4 - Renderings

Figure 5 - Renderings

Written Analysis (Applicant’s Responses)

a.  Whether the proposed zoning district and uses within that district are compatible with the purpose and intent of the comprehensive plan. The future development map and the future land use plan map of the city’s comprehensive plan shall be used in decision making relative to amendments to the official zoning map.  The proposed stipulation change seeks a use of the Property as a flexible business park in lieu of a hotel; and, therefore, the proposal is consistent with the CRC zoning district and Comprehensive Plan.

b. Whether the proposed zoning district and uses permitted within that district are suitable in view of the zoning and development of adjacent and nearby property.  The proposed use of a flexible business park is actually far more suitable in light of the zoning and development of adjacent, commercial uses.

c. Whether the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby property will be adversely affected by one or more uses permitted in the requested zoning district.  The proposed use will not adversely affect adjacent or nearby uses which are largely commercial uses, with some residential. The proposed use is far more consistent and compatible to these adjacent uses than the currently, permitted use of the Property.

d. Whether there are substantial reasons why the property cannot or should not be used as currently zoned.  The current, permitted use of the Property as a hotel is not economically feasible and unviable from a marketability perspective.

e. Whether public facilities such as roads, schools, water and sewer utilities, and police and fire protection will be adequate to serve the proposed zoning district and uses permitted.  Public facilities are more than adequate to serve the proposed use which will be far less impactful than the current, permitted use.

f. Whether the proposed zoning district and uses permitted within that zoning district are supported by new or changing conditions not anticipated by the comprehensive plan or reflected in the existing zoning on the property or surrounding properties.   The proposed use is highly supported by new and changing conditions in the area which are vastly more supportive of business uses designed to meet the needs of a growing community, such as that proposed by Applicant.

g.  Whether the proposed zoning district and uses permitted within that zoning district reflect a reasonable balance between the promotion of the public health, safety, morality, or general welfare and the right to unrestricted use of property.   The proposed use reflects a very reasonable balance between the public welfare and the right to unrestricted use of the Property, especially given the proposed use is far less impactful to public facilities and adjacent properties than the current, permitted use.

Staff Analysis

The proposed use as a retail “flex space” is suitable for the location.  However, the exterior finish and landscaping should support a retail look as expected in a community retail center development.

Staff Recommendation:  Approval with Conditions.

1.                     Architectural Design & Façade: The building shall feature a retail-oriented façade rather than a warehouse-style appearance. All building facades shall maintain a uniform architectural look and consistent material palette across the development. Applicant to follow the City of Powder Springs Design Guidelines  (Adopted 10-07-2024)

2.                     Design Review Submittals: The applicant must submit 2-3 quality architectural elevations of the exterior design that specifically promote a retail aesthetic. The final rendering and design selection will be determined during the Land Development Permit (LDP) or formal design review process.

3.                     Parking Standards: On-site parking shall be strictly limited to the specific spaces and locations identified on the approved site plan.

4.                     Operational Restrictions: Outdoor storage of any materials or equipment is prohibited. The project must remain in constant compliance with the Nuisance provisions of the City/County Code.

5.                     Lighting Specifications: All exterior lighting must meet or exceed the technical specifications of the adjacent self-storage facility to ensure neighborhood consistency and mitigate light pollution.