The Peachtree City Planning Commission convened on December 9, 2024, to discuss several key topics, including the landscape plan for the expansion of Coppers, formerly known as Osmos, located at 635 Highway 74 South.

The proposed expansion includes a landscape plan that aims to meet specific tree planting requirements. The development area covers 18,364 square feet, necessitating a minimum of 54 inches of overstory trees and 36 inches of understory trees. The applicant has proposed 36 inches of canopy trees and 27 inches of understory trees, which meets 67% and 75% of the respective requirements. Due to limited planting space, the applicant is requesting alternative compliance for 30% of the trees through a tree fund.

Commissioners raised questions regarding the native species of the proposed trees and the feasibility of planting additional trees in open lawn areas within the site. While some commissioners expressed a desire for more trees to be planted on-site rather than relying on the tree fund, they acknowledged the challenges posed by the industrial nature of the area and the limited visibility of the expansion from the highway.

After deliberation, the commission unanimously approved the landscape plan for Coppers, allowing the expansion to proceed while emphasizing the importance of maximizing on-site planting where possible.

The meeting also briefly touched on the development of West Georgia Dermatology at 112 Wilshire Village Drive, which is currently under development and subject to specific landscaping conditions. Further discussions on this topic are expected in future meetings.