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Council votes to deny controversial motel rezoning proposal

September 11, 2024 | Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia


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Council votes to deny controversial motel rezoning proposal
In a recent government meeting, significant discussions centered around two key motions regarding local development projects. The first motion involved a proposal for a new development near Bell's Ferry, which included the addition of a designated lane. Councilman Morris made a motion to deny the proposal, citing concerns over the project's density and the need for more detailed information on access points. Despite the urgency expressed by the developers, who face a hard close date of September 17, the council ultimately voted to deny the motion.

The second item on the agenda involved a public hearing for a rezoning application at 637 Cobb Parkway South. The applicant, Grama Inc., sought to rezone the property from office institutional to include a motel, along with a variance to reduce the required distance between the motel and nearby residential properties from 300 feet to 75 feet. Parks Hough, representing the applicant, presented the case, but the outcome of this hearing remains pending as the council continues to gather input from the community.

These discussions highlight ongoing tensions between development interests and community concerns regarding density and proximity to residential areas, reflecting broader issues in urban planning and housing policy.

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