Staff Report: PZ 21-019. Application: Special Use. Applicant: The Candela Bar (Nicole Littlejohn).
Petition: To consider the Special Use Application to allow a Special Event Facility at MXU zoned location.
Purpose of Request: To allow the operation of a Special Events Facility within an MXU zoned district.
Location: 5780 C.H. James Pkwy, Suites 250 and 260. within land lot 662 of the 19th District, 2nd Section, and Cobb County, Georgia. PIN: 19066200040
Background:
Surrounding Land Use:
The subject site is within the Silverbrooke Commons retail development and is zoned Mixed Use (MXU). Surrounding uses within the retail development consist of a mix of retail, office, and personal service providers. There is a subdivision adjacent to the retail strip development where the subject site is located. The residential subdivision located to the north and the commercial development located to the west is also zoned Mixed Use. The parcel located to the east is currently vacant and zoned MXU. The property located to the south of the site (separated by CH James Pkwy) is located in Cobb County and is zoned
Analysis:
The application should be reviewed against the following standards:
a. Will the proposed special use be consistent with the stated purpose of the zoning district in which it will be located?
Yes, the MXU district is established to provide locations for planned combination of commercial and office uses with residential uses. Because of the proximity of commercial uses to residential uses in the MXU district, care should be taken to ensure there is no negative impact to the adjacent residential properties. Stipulations added to any approval will help mitigate any potential negative impact.
b. Will the establishment of the special use not impede the normal and orderly development of the surrounding property for uses predominate in the area?
No, as the predominant retail, office, and personal services uses that exist in the development op...
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