City of Powder Springs - File #: PZ 23--010

• File #: PZ 23--010
• Version: 1
• Type: Special Use
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/5/2023
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 5/1/2023
• Final action: 5/1/2023
• Title: Special Use Request. To allow an indoor commercial recreational facility, within the Central Business District. The property is located at 4505 Atlanta Street, within land lot 902 of the 19th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia. PIN: 19090200190.
• Indexes: SP - Create an Atmosphere of Community, SP - Create Destinations that appeal to residents
• Code sections: Sec. 6-54 - Area per Parking Space, Sec. 6-56 - Access Aisle Specifications, Table 2-4 - Dimensional Requirements for Mixed Use and Non-residential Zoning Districts

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/1/2023	1	City Council	approved	Pass
4/24/2023	1	Planning & Zoning Commission
4/13/2023	1	Planning & Zoning Commission

CASE NUMBER: PZ 23-010
APPLICANT: Daphany Bien Aime
SPECIAL USE REQUEST: Allow commercial indoor recreation facility in the CBD District.
LOCATION: 4505 Atlanta Street, Powder Springs, GA
ZONING: CBD1 ACRES: 0.34 PIN: 19090200190

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL with conditions

Planning and Zoning Recommendation:


BACKGROUND: Applicant is requesting a Special Use Request to utilize the existing building on site as a commercial indoor recreation facility highlighted by axe throwing and coaching. The applicant has proposed hours of operation for the facility (both walk-in hours and booking hours) as shown in Figure 4. Figure 5 (Applicant's Mission Statement) also provides for a safety overview envisioned as part of the operation of the facility. The operation will serve recreational and competitive axe throwers, who will have the ability to reserve cage time via phone or on the business' website. Reservations for special events will also be offered. The gift shop Point of sale for the business, including branded merch, prepackaged refreshments, and beer and wine.

SURROUNDING AREA: The proposed indoor recreational facility is located within the Central Business District, adjacent to the development site of Novare's Multifamily phase one. Please see Figure 1-Zoning Map, the future land use category is Downtown Powder Springs.



Figure 2. Floor Plan




ANALYSIS:
The application was reviewed against the following criteria:

1. Will the proposed special use be consistent with the stated purpose of the zoning district in which it will be located? It is staff's opinion that the proposed special use is consistent with the stated purpose of the CBD zoning district, in that proposal could contribute to a vibrant mix of land uses within easy walking distance of abutting and adjacent neighborhoods, including commercial, office, various forms of housing, civic uses, and parks and recreation a...