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Eric Hawkins, identified on the dais as revenue manager, and other planning staff discussed the city’s updated ordinance definitions, including TMod 24‑003, which staff said the council approved in November 2024 and which separates definitions and operating-hour rules for bars, lounges, and nightlife/nightclub establishments. Staff told applicants that bars and lounges generally may operate until 2 a.m., and that operations to 3 a.m. require a late‑night/nightlife classification approved by City Council through a special land‑use process.

Applicants who presented requests included Kalpesh Patel of Deli’s Food and Spirits (SA24-101, 6691 Millwood Lane), Israel Radder of Cigar Bar LLC (SA24‑102, 2617 Panola Road), Taryn Rutherford of Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar (SA24‑104, 2657 Panola Road), Dionne Robinson of Chef Tony’s Jamaican Cuisine (SA24‑108, 7173 Covington Highway), Leopold (Lapointe) Ewing of Vibes Restaurant and Lounge (SA24‑109, 7300 Stonecrest Concourse), and Debbie Hardin Perry of JR Crickets (SA25‑001, 2617 Panola Road).

Applicants described operations and answered questions about security, parking, occupancy, noise and licensing. Kalpesh Patel said his Deli’s Food and Spirits keeps security on premises and that patrons older than 21 are enforced during late‑night hours. Israel Radder said his Cigar Bar has operated for 11 years and holds required licenses. Taryn Rutherford said Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar requested hours of 6:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. on weekends but staff reminded her that, under the ordinance approved in November 2024, the maximum for bars and lounges is 2 a.m. unless the business secures nightclub/nightlife classification via council review.

Staff repeatedly asked whether music could be heard outside the premises, whether businesses had outstanding code or nuisance complaints (applicants said none), and whether excise and alcohol licenses were current. Several applicants said they had security plans, and some said they would provide email addresses and documents as requested.

Planning staff told applicants who want 3 a.m. operations that the late‑night/nightlife classification requires a special land‑use permit and City Council approval; the staff described that process as available but separate from the administrative permit hearing. No formal vote was recorded at the hearing; staff said decisions on the administrative petitions would be issued by letter within 24–48 hours.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SAP Public Hearing 3:30 PM 2-18-2025","oneSentenceSummary","At a Feb. 18 administrative permit hearing, applicants for multiple late‑night establishment permits described operations, staffing and compliance; staff said the city ordinance generally limits late‑night hours to 2 a.m., with 3 a.m. allowed only for approved nightlife/nightclub classifications via a council process.","taxTitle","Stonecrest, DeKalb County, Georgia","taxId",4249,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6319849,"Stonecrest staff review multiple Type 1 home‑occupation permit applications",1193,6880,1200310,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2360352-74d43a44a74997275478c01b780cd15a&start=6&end=1200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2360352-74d43a44a74997275478c01b780cd15a/thumbnail_6880.jpg","/articles/6319849/Stonecrest/DeKalb-County/Georgia/Stonecrest-staff-review-multiple-Type-1-homeoccupation-permit-applications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6319849-0994d526e9b62ba221cf535147616e4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143181&Signature=Z~FNRwyP5mIYNQML9a~Ar2KkyiVcEzS1QOVxSeB1kj0xkWJMC9Mmup67kATph3XY4dcmqnKCRypOll26l9~oc9l5rcRN2ek~6UDG1coFoLx4cJtfRIx1E96M2LB-y~ugMq8NOx5TUwIWv230xkaGGTN4M9Z2NkIwNNWZUvX7ow6oQ64hQdI0OoMCRSus2TDevOscgYS9tvvtGzQGaDLftVDjT-lPnZb87y08GOJqrPt~CBj~od9JAErKkOshIuTqIM6y~WsVPYixG88OrUpG5Wh7ST~KPe7MFTUAIuWCcswFzRLJnd2lu5bEd5IeARJqOVFTuNEJ15mzwLIxdxFDEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Stonecrest planning staff reviewed five applications seeking special administrative permits to operate as Type 1 home occupations at a Feb. 18 administrative hearing.

Planning staff said the permits are processed under supplemental regulation Section 4.2.31, which requires public hearings for Type 1 home occupations and prohibits exterior evidence of the business, limits use to no more than 25 percent of a residence or 500 square feet (whichever is less), and allows no more than one business vehicle per home occupation.

Ramona Eversley, a City of Stonecrest staff member who facilitated the hearing, outlined the process and cited Section 4.2.31’s standards. Eversley said applicants would receive decision letters in 24 to 48 hours.

Applicants who presented their requests included James McKeish of James Garage Doors and Handyman (SA24-081, 6872 Gallier Street), Shanethia Anderson of Not Just CPAs LLC (SA24-099, 5713 Mill View Way), Dicel Swans of Major Greatness Incorporated (SA20-40956736, Joe Jane Lane), James Maldonado of Tejano Spice (SA24-105, 3468 Brook Rose Lane), and Gregory Johnson of Johnson and Johnson Legacy Enterprise LLC (SA25-004, Latchwood Drive). Each applicant affirmed compliance with the rules of Section 4.2.31 when asked by staff.

James Maldonado described his planned operation as “mixing my own herbs and spices, and creating my own spice blends. All of the products that I purchase, are manufactured already. The spices and herbs, I won't be growing anything on-site or creating anything outside of my dwelling,” and said sales would be at farmers markets and online within Georgia.

Gregory Johnson told the hearing he expected to acquire a commercial vehicle soon and said he has located offsite storage options. When asked how the commercial vehicle would be parked, Johnson said he had identified three locations on Lithonia Industrial Boulevard where the vehicle would be garaged and said he would provide evidence of storage to city staff.

A member of the public asked whether a nonprofit home occupation would change neighborhood zoning or property values. Felicia Blair, listed on the dais as a planner, replied that a home‑occupation permit does not change zoning and that code enforcement would investigate any violations.

Staff summarized that mobile or dispatch‑only occupations may be allowed, provided business vehicles comply with Section 6.10.3 and remain limited to one per occupation. No formal vote was recorded at the hearing; staff will issue permit decisions within 24–48 hours.","At a Feb. 18 special administrative permit hearing, City of Stonecrest planning staff reviewed five applications to operate Type 1 home occupations under supplemental regulation Section 4.2.31. Staff said decisions will be issued within 24–48 hours.","actionData","errors"]

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Stonecrest considers late‑night operation permits for bars, restaurants and event spaces

Stonecrest staff review multiple Type 1 home‑occupation permit applications