CASE NUMBER: PZ24-008
APPLICANT: Mr. Jaquan Harris
SPECIAL USE REQUEST: Special Use Request to allow a self-service car wash and auto detailing in a CRC zoned district.
LOCATION: 3915 Austell Powder Springs Road (Stars Car Wash).
ZONING: CRC ACRES: 1.68-acres PIN: 19090500060
Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL Planning and Zoning:
BACKGROUND: Mr. Harris wishes to operate self-service car wash and an auto detailing service at the Stars Car Wash facility. The subject property has facilities in place for self-service car wash, as well as auto detailing. Special Use approval is required per Table 2-3 of the UDC.
The special use request meets the intent of the CRC zoning district as the site is located along a commercial corridor. In addition, the facility already has car wash bays designated for auto detailing services.
SURROUNDING AREA: Commercial use prevails in the area where the CRC zoning predominates. The subject site also has complimentary automotive service uses operated by others: Oil change, brakes, tires, and emissions. Residential zoning is located behind the subject site.
Figure 1. Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Zoning District.
Figure 3. Stars Car Wash.
Figure 4. Site 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?
The CRC district is intended to provide for commercial uses that serves a citywide and regional market. The auto detailing service will be located at a designated car wash facility.
2. Will the establishment of the special use not impede the normal and orderly development of the surrounding property for uses predominate in the area?
The car wash will be located at an existing car wash facility - Stars Car Wash. Auto detailing and hand washing will be conducted in 2 designated bays. This special use ...
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