CASE NUMBER: PZ 23 -012
APPLICANT: Family Dollar Stores of Georgia LLC #30151
VARIANCE REQUEST: To vary distance from certain locations, per code of ordinances Sec. 3-120, for Alcohol License distance separation requirements, for beer and wine package sales.
LOCATION: 3824 Powder Springs Road
ZONING: CRC ACRES: 1.26 ac PIN: 19087100090
Staff Recommendation: Approval
BACKGROUND: The City of Powder Springs Code of Ordinances Sec. 3-120, provides that, for a license for package wine and malt beverages, a suitable distance is six hundred (600) feet from a school, and three hundred (300) feet from a church or residence; provided that the distance from a church or residence shall be waived when the applicant is a grocery store.
Family Dollar is a well-known chain of retail stores that primarily focuses on providing everyday household products and general merchandise at affordable prices. Established in 1959, Family Dollar operates as a subsidiary of Dollar Tree Inc., with thousands of locations across the United States. The stores are typically situated in urban, suburban, and rural areas, catering to a broad range of customers. Family Dollar falls under the category of "discount variety stores" or "dollar stores."
Family Dollar wishes to apply for an Alcohol License to provide beer and wine package sales, however, the store is located within the minimum required distance separation of 300 feet of residential zoning.
SURROUNDING AREA: The Family Dollar is located at the intersection of Powder Springs Road and Forest Hill Road. Residential zoning exists adjacent to the north, and to the east and northeast. The following figures provide visuals of the surrounding area. Zoning Map: Figure 1. Aerial Map: Figure 2. Distance Separation Survey: Figure 3.
Nearest Church: 910-feet to Calvary Baptist Church, located at 3988 Powder Springs Road.
Nearest School: 5025-feet to I Can Christian Academy, located at 3897 Deercreek Drive.
Nearest Resid...
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