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Public Works staff said a neighborhood petition validated 13 signatures from 15 effective parcels—surpassing the 70% approval threshold in the city’s traffic-calming policy—and that the proposed concept calls for two speed tables. Staff gave the estimated cost for installation as $3,000.

Several residents told the council they regularly see high speeds and close calls on Hunt Street and described increased pedestrian activity since nearby infill development. Sarah Krueger, who lives at 257 Hunt Street, said the street now has more families and children and that without mitigation “it’s only a matter of time before a car accident takes place involving a pedestrian or animal.” Resident Todd Lawson and others gave examples of frequent speeding, cut-through traffic and the absence of sidewalks in parts of the street.

Gordon Barfield, 245 Hunt Street, and other parents described yards that adjoin the street and urged council action to protect children who must walk in the roadway because sidewalks do not continue through the neighborhood.

Some commenters raised potential spillover effects onto nearby Cole Street and urged the council to monitor or study potential traffic diversion. Council members responded that they would work with the neighboring council member and staff to review Cole Street if needed; one council member pledged to request a speed study for Cole Street.

Council member Johnny Walker moved approval; the council voted 7-0 to install the two speed tables. Staff said the project will proceed through the public-works installation process after final scheduling and funding confirmation.

The public hearing record shows residents and the neighborhood association supported the traffic calming; staff confirmed the petition, coordination with fire, police and schools produced no objections, and the council approved the installation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marietta - CITY COUNCIL on 2025-04-09 7:00 PM - Apr 09, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Marietta City Council voted 7-0 to install two speed tables on Hunt Street after a public hearing where neighbors described increased traffic and safety concerns; public works reported signatures from 13 of 15 parcels and an estimated cost of $3,000.","taxTitle","Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia","taxId",3937,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6607978,"Council approves all-residential design at 50 Powers Ferry Road after live-work debate and veto attempt",1137,2461000,3598000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2945407-f9052c34f6bb74cdb286bff6ca4d1a2a&start=2461&end=3598","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2945407-f9052c34f6bb74cdb286bff6ca4d1a2a/thumbnail_2461000.jpg","/articles/6607978/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Council-approves-all-residential-design-at-50-Powers-Ferry-Road-after-live-work-debate-and-veto-attempt","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607978-e8ee8df980d8e148c215a1ce6a245c51/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183956&Signature=BpA94ftkqIrrXuRVzjpzGyewAXdZkyBRvdgUgjvryij5n61xsuU4B1W8L1f0imqXeD0sYbIcmZ7HeJnlHzsZMbjM0y25gMGmVIWg8dKJEeF~glLY7XhbrLiiZ8InnEP-DMK21vUYH~30qcq8ZSP9u5UhBUG9tn0OYslz~TD-mpAp9IfdSrzhj6mNOsoqGUTAbeOHpWsjsTd6e7F9Fa9-IoxMc~-ga6liznf7d3mO7gh7kQ7i75xyvDeVIcCizPwfOOebv38JvWyh7Bk1Q4Vhg6XqnDbZAYzu1pyTBdKFfIuUf53FuAhWPM1wcus0bj-oYpsuJOOuhByXeYm4DWYQjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marietta City Council voted 4-3 to approve a residential design change at 50 Powers Ferry Road that will allow an all-residential configuration on the first floor after an extended debate over whether the ground-floor space should be live-work units, commercial retail, or residential.

Developers and their representative told council they had pursued commercial or live-work options for the first floor for more than two years but had been unable to secure tenants. A project representative said the market reality left the developer unable to make a commercial-first-floor plan viable and that “to be able to move forward, they really need a resolution on what it can be.”

Council members debated alternatives at length. One substitute motion to require a live-work configuration (commercial frontage on Powers Ferry, living space behind) was proposed but failed to gain support. The mayor attempted to veto an amendment; the council considered an override motion that did not move forward, and the council ultimately voted to approve the all-residential plan.

During the discussion, council members said the area has a notable amount of vacant retail—one council member noted the Town and Country center and other nearby shopping centers had long-term vacancies—and emphasized differing views about whether more residents would help nearby retail or whether new retail would be needed first.

The developer outlined that the modified plan would add roughly 11 residential units to the project (mix and final unit count to be determined in the permit-stage plans) and said prior proposals included mixed-use options such as live-work units. The council recorded final passage of the all-residential configuration on the council floor by a 4-3 vote.

Council members and staff agreed the project will move forward under the approved residential plan; details such as leasing approach, final floor plans and any pedestrian connections will be addressed in subsequent design and permitting steps.

The public record shows council divided on strategy for revitalizing the surrounding commercial area — some members favored retaining or encouraging commercial frontage, while others prioritized getting the project built and increasing local housing supply.

No immediate city budget appropriation was tied to the design change; the decision alters zoning/design approvals for the project and will determine the mix of space available to the market as the developer seeks tenants or residents.","After months of debate and a failed attempt to force live-work units on the first floor, the Marietta City Council approved a design change at 50 Powers Ferry Road to allow all-residential units on the ground floor; the final vote was 4-3.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6607983,"Council adopts code amendment tightening tree-protection rules for planned developments",369,2090000,2459000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2945407-f9052c34f6bb74cdb286bff6ca4d1a2a&start=2090&end=2459","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2945407-f9052c34f6bb74cdb286bff6ca4d1a2a/thumbnail_2090000.jpg","/articles/6607983/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Council-adopts-code-amendment-tightening-tree-protection-rules-for-planned-developments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607983-84ffa894e947076fe1db6223b8b151b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183956&Signature=AM7TbbFlzNStk8~hkAlAJQe4knND4rZ~TLcYbqarI8p1y1VmRLshm4psFES48x5xC3a1lBQEVst5wDXSlt1WYT3gOGcy-cnPIY9Q8LJr12-9kqfBsQ19RrLp2OFeXl3GQTZ1jCGX-Syr8C5g605naiFYZAJh-c6nGEauvIlHkFxSCXavaL1lMzXlCKhZdXCCSBebxQLdjifwzKC66nGumLIbloxrtYPtzk7H7R1d6SdgpAqODaoxDIZjNKoZmFBBsC1BrVSAfkxOTTs5bDiSSla4VNcpSYNnxSrcrmjx2yGh21AKgbcRvexCIQ0~BYIjHKi~hcg6ShahtxA8ayWg9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marietta City Council adopted a code amendment clarifying that planned developments and infill single-family projects are subject to the city’s tree protection and landscaping requirements, city staff said during a public hearing.

City planning staff told council that CA2025-0672 proposes amendments to sections addressing planned residential developments (single- and multi-family), mixed-use developments, and tree protection and landscaping, with the primary change clarifying that planned developments with approved tree plans and infill-approved homes are not exempt from the tree protection ordinance.

During the public hearing resident Larry Wheels, who conducted a street-tree survey in the West Side neighborhood, urged stronger protections and replacement requirements, saying many century-old street trees are disappearing and are not being replaced “in any kind of systematic way.” Wheels told the council that large street oaks have recently been removed near Polk Street.

Citing the need to remove outdated language and to improve clarity across several code sections, staff recommended adoption. After public comment, a council member moved to adopt the amendment; the council approved the change on the floor.

The amendment’s stated intent is to ensure planned developments and certain infill housing actions remain subject to tree-protection rules, rather than being treated as exempt. Staff said remaining changes to the referenced code sections were mainly clarification and removal of outdated text.

The adopted ordinance will be incorporated into the city code and will affect future planned-development approvals and infill projects; staff will apply the clarified tree-protection requirements to new applications and to planned development site plans moving forward.

The public record of the hearing reflects resident concern about loss of large street trees and uneven replacement practices; the council’s adoption signals a policy preference for retaining and replacing trees as part of development approvals.","Marietta City Council approved a code amendment to clarify that planned developments with approved tree plans and infill homes are not exempt from the city's tree protection and landscaping rules; public comment stressed preservation of century-old street trees.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6607988,"Marietta council approves rezoning for five townhomes at 29 Doran Avenue",1766,304000,2070000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2945407-f9052c34f6bb74cdb286bff6ca4d1a2a&start=304&end=2070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2945407-f9052c34f6bb74cdb286bff6ca4d1a2a/thumbnail_304000.jpg","/articles/6607988/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Marietta-council-approves-rezoning-for-five-townhomes-at-29-Doran-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607988-d2c49bab5148efeeed2098ed651c1c0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183956&Signature=VYD5JOF8QCfDoZJejMBOxeG52d9DECSfP6702PYACt1P6dgWpldQC8NieyMxNUMvYpepVoVq6BOZzyBaQu7sO0pw0qTBdQVtVnRkhQdM-ag1xvigLdhVlgqLvU9XdLfuEjtvOU1cOTzXdrErg7VgBhZF7Q4z3oH927NfsW7~nNHrRcbaLA~5PCenFJUmfV3Ox5DWfHO64ujxwOXzQaPi7f35eKx8vdL~SCa8lO~G7JQ4rSF6mOwMqM2ZBviLmBzMqIjthiCEOk~NK8HOcmk5x4p~~BHjTIVTflLqRv3FQZz7CMFGXzFtj3Sd1qkcr7M2gIxlgTIzbFlAs4dxoaPSEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marietta City Council approved a rezoning request for 0.52 acres at 29 Doran Avenue to allow the development of five townhomes, the council heard during a public hearing and approval on the April meeting agenda.

The rezoning (Case Z2025-7) was requested by Squares LLC to change the property from CRC (community retail commercial) to PRDSF (planned residential development — single family). The council’s approval included stipulations covering unit dimensions, setbacks, and amenity and parking commitments tied to the development plan.

The applicant’s representative, Derek Turner, described the proposal as “we're proposing to build 5 townhomes,” each about 2,300 square feet with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Turner said the project seeks variances from zoning rules that expect larger tract sizes and a 10,000-square-foot active recreation requirement; he said the site meets the intent of the comprehensive plan despite the smaller lot size and that the design draws on product used successfully in nearby Alpharetta.

During the public-comment portion, resident Rosser Sutherland said he was “glad to see that they've reduced the number of units and included an amenity area,” and called the project “a good project.” Alan Worthy, a building manager for Greater Community Church who owns two lots adjacent to the site, said the church’s “biggest concern is parking, and that is before during construction and after construction,” and urged a construction parking plan and protections for nearby lots.

City staff and council members pressed the applicant on a series of implementation details. The developer agreed to construct a sidewalk consistent with city standards, and staff confirmed that sidewalks built in the public right of way would be accepted by the city and become the city’s responsibility to maintain after construction. The developer indicated willingness to work with neighboring property owners on staging and to pursue an on-site amenity area (discussed during the meeting as a 5,000-square-foot minimum in the motion’s stipulations).

Council members also asked that the variance language tying reduced recreation area to a clearly designated amenity on the site plan be written into an approved condition so that the waived standards apply only to the area shown on the final plan. The applicant agreed that the staggered front facades and driveway lengths would be finalized during the detail plan phase.

The council approved the rezoning request with the stated stipulations. The final motion included dimensional limits (28-foot building width and a minimum 2,300 square feet per unit), a two-foot minimum stagger between units, a minimum 5,000-square-foot amenity area or the 10% lot-area alternative in lieu of the 10,000-square-foot standard, and a requirement for sidewalks built to city standards. The motion as approved included the conditions noted in the public hearing record.

The action moves the property from commercial zoning to a planned residential category that permits the proposed townhome product; the developer and staff will finalize the site plan and variance language during the detail-plan review and permitting phases.

The public hearing record and staff remarks show council attention focused on parking during construction, the exact area and nature of the amenity space, and ensuring the sidewalk is constructed to city specifications and then maintained by the city once accepted.

Affected parties and next steps: the developer will submit the detail plan required by the council stipulations; staff will review variance language and site plan elements against the conditions adopted by the council. The project will return to permitting once the applicant has complied with the conditions set by council.","The Marietta City Council approved a rezoning request from commercial to planned residential for 0.52 acres at 29 Doran Avenue, allowing five townhomes after stipulations addressing parking, sidewalks and amenity area were added.","actionData","errors"]

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