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File #: PZ 20--029    Version: 1
Type: Special Use Status: Passed
File created: 10/6/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 11/2/2020
Title: Special use approval to allow used merchandise in the CRC zoning district located at 3982 Austell Powder Springs Road within Land Lots 905, 19th District, 2nd Section, and Cobb County, Georgia.
Attachments: 1. Application, 2. Draft Motion, 3. Signed PZ 20-29.pdf
File # PZ 20-029

PETITION: The applicant, Leticia and Andrade Cardenas, are initiating a Special Use approval to allow used merchandise in the in an existing building located in the CRC zoning district.

PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST: Permitted and Special Use Table (Table 2-3) requires a Special Use approval for the operation of a used merchandise business in the Community Retail Commercial (CRC) zoning district.

LOCATION: 3982 Austell Powder Springs Road, 19th Districts, Powder Springs, Georgia.

Address: 3982 Austell Powder Springs Road ACRES: 0.85 acres Parcel ID #: 19090500190 Zoning: Community Retail Commercial (CRC)

Staff Recommendation: Approval

Prepared By: Community Development


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Background Information:
The applicant is proposing to sell retail used merchandise within an existing building located at 3982 Austell Powder Springs Road. The subject site falls within the Community Retail Commercial (CRC) zoning district, which is surrounded by a thrift store, daycare facility, carwash, an office, gas station and a few fast food restaurant chains.
Staff is recommending approval as the CRC zoning district is intended to implement the "community activity center" future development established by the Comprehensive Plan. The main intent of the CRC zoning district is to accommodate commercial uses serving a citywide or regional market. The applicant has communicated to the City that the store will provide used appliances and used household and clothing items for sale. Items that will be provided in the store will be everyday items that are required for usage from a local and regional level.
Surrounding Area: The subject site is surrounded by various zoning districts and land use activities. Located to the east is a thrift store within the CRC zoning district; located to the west of the subject site is a cemetery (Powder Springs Memorial ...

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