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Planner Hannah Menard said the property is in the Dobbs Estates subdivision (DTBLR zoning) and is improved with a single-family home and an ADU currently under construction. Menard said a Georgia Power transmission-line easement at the rear of the lot, combined with the lot’s shallow, wide shape, prevents the ADU from being recessed behind the primary home or from sharing the existing driveway, which would be the preferred configuration under the ADU ordinance. She noted the downtown code generally allows a maximum of one driveway curb cut per block face; the ADU ordinance did not provide a special allowance for an additional curb cut.

Menard said the DPC voted 5–1 to recommend approval with conditions intended to prevent conflicts with the neighboring driveway; staff also noted alternatives such as a lot split were not feasible because of density rules and tax implications. Applicant Ryan Stockton said the second curb cut would allow in‑laws to drive to the ADU and avoid a long sidewalk or difficult terrain. Staff and the commission discussed mailbox/addressing (Cherokee County GIS provided a separate address for the ADU) and line-of-sight and visibility; staff said the applicant will coordinate with city engineering to refine the driveway alignment and avoid impediments to sight lines.

Commissioner Laney moved and Commissioner Smith seconded a motion to recommend approval in accordance with staff recommendations; the motion passed unanimously and the matter will now go to City Council for final action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council of Woodstock GA - Planning Commission - May 01, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval May 1 of a variance allowing a second curb cut at 138 Park Circle so a separate driveway can serve a new accessory dwelling unit; staff cited a Georgia Power transmission easement and lot shape as constraints.","taxTitle","Woodstock City, Cherokee County, Georgia","taxId",51313,"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},6572602,"Commission approves accessory-structure variance at 130 Robin Hood Drive with modified conditions",1976,2798000,4774000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3180969-f5af3a875aca2709f0786d391f8fdcb1&start=2798&end=4774","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3180969-f5af3a875aca2709f0786d391f8fdcb1/thumbnail_2798000.jpg","/articles/6572602/Woodstock-City/Cherokee-County/Georgia/Commission-approves-accessory-structure-variance-at-130-Robin-Hood-Drive-with-modified-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6572602-9adf8337ed548ef4f8d2382951cd92cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1777461451&Signature=koBZI689TOfcf~v8LBRajc1AFNhPRJIqAmM7kodHpDTeONSIFO-LxCHRgNhURe5emf9EvUM0AIQneXI3LqN9cK9-k-wHK3UkHfYlZb4OEtXVmWtkxajUVmxkdS-zdtm4Rn8Ftdl0nBq-fvnDEWL0bfDKiAH~svbaghmwXTbZa9WX5PdNBCrrgUoPJUtjr4UyviAbwDEaf-3NoAZwqSH8pIAEiSfr0us1ZGs2IYw6d3Ckq~pQvj877jVaZPJmKurfbeWV0VK2-S0EBVhRRo20O465hnc~Ivu3XlW6KBTd298GH7wDOnLOLswnttuudppdrrDOZg20XLe2oSIHhHS-QQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodstock Planning Commission on May 1 voted 5–1 to recommend City Council approve a variance permitting a 1,152‑square‑foot accessory structure at 130 Robin Hood Drive to serve as a private woodworking and pottery studio, with conditions limiting commercial activity and requiring exterior materials to match the primary residence.

Natalie Fostine, planning technician with the Community Development Department, explained the property is in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood (DTMRA zoning) and that the lot configuration, new septic installed in 2024 and specimen trees constrained possible locations for the accessory structure. Staff noted the proposed accessory structure (1,152 sq ft) is larger than the existing primary structure (approximately 1,008 sq ft). DPC recommended approval with conditions that included limiting the accessory structure to no more than 80 percent of the primary house’s size (806 sq ft), requiring a valid home-occupation license, prohibiting in-person group events or classes, orienting doors away from the street, and preventing conversion to a dwelling.

Homeowner and applicant Andrea Stocker described the structure as a personal woodworking and pottery studio to house tools she expects to receive from a relative; she said the lot’s septic layout and large specimen trees constrained placement and that the requested 24-by-48 building is the smallest that would accommodate woodworking equipment and a pottery area. Stocker asked the commission to allow a single street-facing garage-style door for loading large equipment and to permit the proposed 1,152‑square‑foot footprint.

Commission discussion noted the site’s septic infrastructure and lot configuration as hardships and that the accessory building would be visible from the street-facing side yard. Commissioner Hogan moved to approve the variance with staff recommendations except to allow the applicant’s proposed 1,152‑sq‑ft footprint (replacing the 806‑sq‑ft cap) and to remove the requirement that entrances face away from the street; Commissioner Roth seconded the motion. The motion carried 5–1 with Chair Commissioner Williams recorded in opposition. The commission emphasized no new curb cuts would be allowed and that the accessory structure could not be converted into an independent dwelling. The item now advances to City Council for final action.","The Planning Commission on May 1 approved a variance allowing a 1,152‑square‑foot accessory studio at 130 Robin Hood Drive, removing a staff-proposed 806‑sq‑ft limit and lifting the ban on street-facing entries; the vote was 5–1 with Commissioner Williams opposed.",{"_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},6572607,"Planning Commission backs conditional-use permit for gas station at 195 Town Lake Parkway",2328,442000,2770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3180969-f5af3a875aca2709f0786d391f8fdcb1&start=442&end=2770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3180969-f5af3a875aca2709f0786d391f8fdcb1/thumbnail_442000.jpg","/articles/6572607/Woodstock-City/Cherokee-County/Georgia/Planning-Commission-backs-conditional-use-permit-for-gas-station-at-195-Town-Lake-Parkway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6572607-0bb94a1a6d03a4e2e3f674606e161535/orig.mp4?Expires=1777461451&Signature=NvZDwVBBQlZHPtCjGnrFxcGaHEppNjBzx64gLJkOG33W4~Vw55Vj4S706BIOr-w3-qOL7V9kUEry7OVo5shnqzF9gecEW9Zd-BYdGmM~RJyral-2iY3KFLEkatDhSg8OwYoOALLoqJMD7r87ocJCUWgXDP~17ragC8RmG1MQhjHc~KksirUMWxxbzxvI1avECRLX4hqrvUUmQCnqFwSIoP25nlSL8Ht48eOOUDpZp6bGZw3c7ce1lMOMTnqf9apsXu9MYjuwolyZb7L8yXlp-K0xDpcpmKyzcEj6xNpDkDQSUfUzqnNkNTEcUh~GRu~RSy3d~uTXbjQAfEB1MkTyug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodstock Planning Commission on May 1 recommended City Council approve a conditional-use permit allowing a gas station with convenience store at 195 Town Lake Parkway.

Hannah Menard, a planner with the Community Development Department, told commissioners the parcel sits just off the I‑575 northbound ramp and is zoned downtown general commercial within the urban core character area. The site currently contains a roughly 1,300-square-foot convenience building, four pumps and an accessory car wash. Staff described the proposal as a modernization of an existing, long-established fuel site, including a roughly 750‑square‑foot building addition, new fuel pumps and canopy updates in keeping with the retailer’s brand guidelines. Menard said the existing underground storage tanks would remain unless testing later requires their replacement.

Menard said the DPC voted 6–0 to recommend approval subject to conditions addressing fuel dispensers, outdoor speakers, EV charging, dumpster placement, signage, overnight parking, alcohol and nicotine sales, lighting, and updates to the accessory car wash (including water-recycling and equipment standards). She said staff prefers redevelopment of an existing site over construction of a new station in other parts of the urban core and that the proposed location on the periphery of the urban core was more appropriate for a fuel station.

Applicant representatives said the project will replace the canopy and rebrand the site, install four new dispensers (eight fueling positions) and refurbish the car wash. Engineer Aaron Wadley said the applicant wants to retain the existing brick monument sign and requested consideration of a sign waiver under section 6.70.10 of the code to avoid an inequitable position relative to older, taller signs nearby. Applicant Salim Thavani said the convenience store will receive interior remodels and a small addition to accommodate walk‑in coolers.

Resident Janelle Dennis asked whether emissions testing at the site would be eliminated; applicant representatives and staff said the operation of an emissions testing business is a business decision and would not necessarily be precluded by the CUP.

City planning staff and the applicant discussed signage: staff noted LED digital price displays are permitted in limited overlays and that conversion of an existing, nonconforming monument sign to show fuel prices would require a sign waiver, which is reviewed administratively by the DPC and appealable to City Council. The planning commission then voted to recommend approval in accordance with staff recommendations. The motion was made and seconded and carried unanimously among commissioners present; the item will advance to City Council for a final decision.","The Woodstock Planning Commission voted unanimously May 1 to recommend approval of a conditional-use permit for a gas station and convenience store at 195 Town Lake Parkway, subject to conditions including site, canopy, car-wash and signage requirements; staff and the Development Process Committee recommended approval.",{"_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},6572612,"Planning Commission tables Short Street site plan to June",149,278000,427000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3180969-f5af3a875aca2709f0786d391f8fdcb1&start=278&end=427","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3180969-f5af3a875aca2709f0786d391f8fdcb1/thumbnail_278000.jpg","/articles/6572612/Woodstock-City/Cherokee-County/Georgia/Planning-Commission-tables-Short-Street-site-plan-to-June","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6572612-051a68bd2f7dd6c213ce4f92e3a0c882/orig.mp4?Expires=1777461451&Signature=hkL4NXcSsup3IBSLbMSUh1T-K~1ocrCBQ8o02eaWKG9-JqbE7-zKLDrocGtXPAR8~JuhQRtevR1a5vUemNiCOF~AxEafmslH54SCUAdBnDDBv~ik028J3CCJk5iPSxF2FZRtrhK9DBsGvUxx1~oKolT13umL~wNK4M09zDyRZ5kmFJSGLv08bULePnicNDmzmQVCSKw4kYPqhZo-NwPveCWxcFeZiGmCTsue~55tkUbyLkKyUMAdaCib~MIOTxm7msOQRCoAuRahNWYNLjTcdkGs0Vs3HNSQO5~HVbkw1bg06riXyuTAebiKq-AiyPCpUFsE4jsO3a09srLdeTH~Ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodstock Planning Commission on May 1 voted to table consideration of a site plan and associated variances for 196 Short Street until its June 5 regular meeting after staff said the applicant submitted redesigned materials too late for a full review.

Community Development planner staff told the commission the project was initially submitted as a site plan but later required variances. Staff said redesigned materials arrived the week packets were prepared and that neither staff nor the Development Process Committee (DPC) had adequate time to analyze the changes. A representative for the applicant was present but did not make a presentation.

Commissioners moved and seconded a motion to table the item to a date certain of June 5. No public commenters signed up to speak on the item before the public hearing was continued.

Tabling the case allows staff to complete a recommendation and gives the DPC an opportunity to consider the revised submittal before the commission issues a recommendation to City Council. The planning commission’s action is advisory; final approval on the project will rest with City Council when the case returns.","The Woodstock Planning Commission voted unanimously May 1 to table a site plan and variance request for 196 Short Street after staff said revised materials arrived too late for review; the applicant will return to the June 5 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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