File # PZ 21-001
APPLICATION: Special Use Package Store, Ricky and Hanagale Hardimon
PETITION: The applicant, is initiating a Special Use approval to allow a Package Store in the CRC zoning district.
PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST: Permitted and Special Use Table (Table 2-3) requires a Special Use approval for a package store in the Community Retail Commercial (CRC) zoning district.
LOCATION: 4110 Austell Powder Springs Road, Land Lots 946, 19th Districts, Powder Springs, Georgia.
ACRES: 5.42 Parcel ID #: 19094600260 Zoning: Community Retail Commercial (CRC)
Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
Planning and Zoning: Recommends Approval with Conditions
Prepared By: Community Development
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Background Information:
The applicant is requesting to retail craft beer and wine within an existing strip mall located at 4110 Austell Powder Springs Road. The UDC defines a package store as "A store that sells alcoholic beverages in sealed containers for consumption elsewhere; a liquor store". The sale of beer and wine falls under the category of "packaged store. Per Table 2-3 of the Unified Development Code Special Use approval is required for packaged store within the Community Retail Commercial (CRC) zoning district. The City of Powder Springs ordinance also sets forth distance requirements of establishments serving beer and wine to schools (600'), churches (300'), and residences (300 feet). The survey provided by the applicant has indicated that the distance requirement of the proposed location to schools, churches and residences set forth are being met.
Surrounding Area:
The subject site is surrounded by predominantly non-residential use and non-residential zoning districts. North east of the subject site is a single-family home located within the residential (R15) zoning category. East of the property is an existing package liquor store. According to Section 4-250 of the Unified Development Code, "No new retail package liquor licen...
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