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To build the project as proposed, the applicant is requesting three variances from the Tier A Commercial Corridor overlay: one to allow less than 20 percent of ground‑floor floor area dedicated to commercial (which would permit residential units on the ground floor), and another variance to allow all units to be renter‑occupied rather than comply with a 5 percent owner‑occupancy requirement. Staff indicated the project is intended as senior affordable housing and discussed the Fair Housing Act exception that permits age‑restricted (55+) housing; city legal staff said the council could act under the federal exception applicable at the time of approval but that changes in federal law could require future adjustments.

Councilmembers asked whether commercial uses would be tailored to senior services (medical, retail serving seniors); staff said the applicant would be best positioned to answer but that the manager’s office and leasing amenity are expected on site. The developer has previously completed similar senior affordable projects in the area, staff said.

At the work session the council indicated it would leave the item on consent for the Wednesday meeting; staff and the applicant will provide full materials to the regular meeting packet for public review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marietta - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION on 2025-05-12 5:15 PM - May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Prestwick Land Holdings and the Marietta Housing Authority proposed a 70‑unit, four‑story affordable senior housing project with a small commercial component on Washington Avenue; the developer seeks variances that would allow residential on the ground floor and permit all units to be renter‑occupied.","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},6557967,"Council to consider seven variances for 1912 Lower Roswell redevelopment into auto repair shop",64,2690000,2754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280071-8115303ce6eff3bc980a9d541512c894&start=2690&end=2754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280071-8115303ce6eff3bc980a9d541512c894/thumbnail_2690000.jpg","/articles/6557967/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Council-to-consider-seven-variances-for-1912-Lower-Roswell-redevelopment-into-auto-repair-shop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6557967-9f453ff801345ed222c3eb30916cadb1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176692&Signature=CNYII~LgT3k-KUZOVUFnZDSnqgrfLQtekDBBlioB7RGTzD7idCpJ~XYAHIDi~UZeNL3L9NBeJSDXr929w7Bj2lXZNJGFaf~VbDQSE3bI-W9WcJIKT7CX8kI8xv6k~h5zhGMa4D-P19YhtLgp~6gwvlt9wxPRpisnOI-JW-h1L9u7OM7rJO47~EBSmTQnI1VPN-OCc8MWfCzSf3pfSxzHDROQL-FBde6BIaytXb-S09lDlkfRBYsCsvzLszG81hGkDd5nq~oBRNqgcWBCS9YqH8UY2ewoJwTl0ENlYpPejhq-pKaiwHnhM~lRIU3-5oy6NHnlDW92BQLG67K3dT442w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning staff told the council Malone’s Automotive proposes redevelopment of 1912 Lower Roswell Road, a site currently occupied by an aging gas station and convenience store, into a new auto repair shop. Because of prior annexation and a set of earlier conditional variances, the applicant must now request seven variances related to the redevelopment.

Staff highlighted key variance requests likely to be before the council at the regular meeting: operating an auto repair shop within 200 feet of residentially zoned property, reducing the required landscape buffer from 40 feet to 0, and reducing the rear setback from 75 feet to 48 feet. Staff said several properties behind the site are residentially zoned in unincorporated Cobb County, which triggers the 200‑foot proximity rule in city code and thus requires a variance if the proposed use would operate within that distance.

The applicant (Malone’s Automotive) had indicated Joel Larkin would represent the project; staff said Parks Health (and the applicant’s representative) will present at Wednesday’s meeting. Staff also noted that when the property was annexed into the city in 2011, a previous set of variances were granted conditionally but discontinued when the site was redeveloped; the current redevelopment therefore requires new action.

A councilmember asked whether the current applicant owned the property in 2011; staff replied they believe it was the same owner and would confirm. Staff said the applicant will present additional mitigation measures, including proposed fencing or buffers, at the Wednesday hearing.

The council did not take a final vote at the work session; the matter was placed on the regular meeting agenda for public hearing and final action.","Applicant Malone's Automotive requested seven variances to redevelop 1912 Lower Roswell Road — including operating an auto repair shop within 200 feet of residentially‑zoned property and reductions to landscape buffers and setbacks — with the item scheduled for the regular meeting and applicant representation expected Wednesday.",{"_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},6557972,"Council forwards 20‑unit Kennesaw Battle townhomes plan; sidewalk, elevation and access questions remain",155,1367000,1522000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280071-8115303ce6eff3bc980a9d541512c894&start=1367&end=1522","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280071-8115303ce6eff3bc980a9d541512c894/thumbnail_1367000.jpg","/articles/6557972/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Council-forwards-20unit-Kennesaw-Battle-townhomes-plan-sidewalk-elevation-and-access-questions-remain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6557972-214bbf09dc3d7437c7cda69e53942d02/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176692&Signature=EYcGDzrlhetOghgREdQycPNCnG43yq2tdfQYd7UdzrBBFKGwe-kVYpY7Ga4nYrD85Vqj9keLfy4akt8n3NDxJHheEqm4MKUWJtMdpvq6-EEiV~8aDkiXgLyzU23Dj99AFJDXoVFkTZMCqLXU7xuSB7MZDLdrbfPs8v2lYvwRbmi4F6jSIhKNU2egMTo6s53mpTtZJ4R4UApUbI0zFdc7HXGfscODwxE~OHyM1UpoGSUM809NTlydyFQ3W59l8CDo9aX~PvGUrzUefhLV3gqyD8~acHKzaucOGzT4mSxen1X5BpwmxugPW4VZelMv0-aGOJUTWhEnklcRZ~a2jBJnXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning staff told the council updated materials have been provided for the Kennesaw Battle townhomes proposal, a 20‑unit townhome development. Staff said the updated package addressed tree‑plan placement and added a previously omitted passive amenity, but that the submission still lacks full side and rear elevations and does not show required sidewalks on interior streets.

Marietta Fire reviewed access and determined a hammerhead or cul‑de‑sac was not required, though minor curb‑cut adjustments may be necessary. Staff said Tower Street — the access to the development — is currently an undeveloped Cobb County right‑of‑way. The plan agreed with Cobb County and the developer is for Cobb to grant an easement for initial improvements built to Cobb standards; either the developer would keep the street private or Cobb would accept it and later transfer it to the city for maintenance if the developer and county choose that route.

Council members asked which standard (county or city) would be applied; staff said the differences are minor, mostly base thickness, and that the city standard is slightly more restrictive. Staff confirmed utilities must be underground and that the developer understands that requirement.

The council moved the item forward to the regular Wednesday meeting for final action, 5‑1. Councilmembers and staff agreed the developer will provide final elevations and a clear plan for interior sidewalks and utility placement before the public hearing.","City planners said revised materials address several items for a 20‑unit townhome project but that full side and rear elevations and interior sidewalks remain outstanding; council moved the item forward to the regular meeting with a 5‑1 vote.",{"_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},6557977,"Council advances 23‑lot Colston Road subdivision after staff says sewer and sidewalk issues addressed",716,1256000,1972000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280071-8115303ce6eff3bc980a9d541512c894&start=1256&end=1972","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280071-8115303ce6eff3bc980a9d541512c894/thumbnail_1256000.jpg","/articles/6557977/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Council-advances-23lot-Colston-Road-subdivision-after-staff-says-sewer-and-sidewalk-issues-addressed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6557977-bfd4305d24902b79bb3bcef18e36ebd0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176692&Signature=BqL-BjTl9yKIhkXc-0N~VCi3FX4MorPd0w5AQUVDuBSDbB2FGMP1tuuB1pjNAl89iIyqvI0Y3-aEUtntkkfKa8GsRKC3cwSTEDbDJUd1XK8TtEchM~6McTV9~6K~9L~8MlNf7WorS8M-mHEc9CECHldu0YpGyC9rSsgKc1DsD0kMdTCuMx4fSib4ZMM6KUBo-e5MM0XV-DYk78sL922d5921iYnL6i7QazJzyCAjVVxTdgkTa2QUk3ZZYq5GVBC2nRrJ9qrmbK46urmrOiay3DbI2ilpaIbJR0dsZA0V3BBrAslus~AEElHykD3jzmk1J~OqI1fKy-RsiNPrKenQbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A planning staff presenter told the Marietta City Council the detailed plan for the Highvale/Colston Road development proposes 23 single‑family detached homes at 731 and 735 Colston Road and that outstanding comments from the committee had been addressed.

Staff said the most significant issue — Marietta Water concerns about sanitary sewer service — had been resolved in the revised plan. Remaining technical issues at the committee stage involved retaining walls, tree preservation and a sidewalk segment along Colston Road; staff said each had been addressed in the submission before the council. Dave Stewart, identified in the report as representing the applicant, was present and the applicant has said it will relocate or reconfigure infrastructure where required to meet Marietta Water requirements.

Council members questioned specifics about a proposed tennis court near the subdivision entrance, whether it would be lighted and whether screening would be provided to reduce visibility from adjacent properties. Staff did not have those design details at the work session and said they would provide the information before the Wednesday meeting.

On the issue of private versus public internal streets, staff reported the interior roads would be private with a 50‑foot utility easement shown; utilities would be required to be placed underground. Staff also said the applicant believes sewer lines currently shown under a tennis court can be relocated so they are not beneath that facility, which Marietta Water would not permit.

Councilmember Carla moved to forward the detailed plan to the regular Wednesday meeting; the motion passed 5‑1. A single member voted no and expressed concern that too many open questions remained and preferred to return the item to the committee for further resolution.

Staff said applicant representatives will provide the outstanding details (screening, lighting, final sidewalk alignment and planned utilities) in writing before the Wednesday meeting.","Council voted 5‑1 to move a detailed plan for a 23 single‑family detached home subdivision at 731/735 Colston Road to the regular meeting after planners said sanitary sewer, retaining wall, tree and sidewalk issues had been resolved or addressed in revised plans.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6557981,"Council accepts $22.24 million MEAG year‑end credit; BLW staff reports steady finances",0,1355000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280071-8115303ce6eff3bc980a9d541512c894&start=1355&end=1355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280071-8115303ce6eff3bc980a9d541512c894/thumbnail_1355000.jpg","/articles/6557981/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Council-accepts-2224-million-MEAG-yearend-credit-BLW-staff-reports-steady-finances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6557981-7dd80aeb475f2b04d3a8c308a65d8f90/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176692&Signature=Y2AWf~FJ2~aokvTyQUYk6JznJfR3bMUcyGvL8njlEkk97ZCmxwuNspBKXXYHmH3zm-48q32dkMs~YdlQQIQolxf8ed7FoJX6C8HuWlr3wLtBbnkTU7UucX2ILMRN2XSJRLRfFs9xQ7N3FbJqXtYzXmKHO2A1vAbY6C8Y-dNCj47d-asCFlCsKSiSJXlaLD3NiogBWtl0WEpcbtQxQeQSZ6fytSKSBTOln667OcCqczgftwxDXN6OYIKjAHXUQ4zMoPqoPqiIfgq0l8k5pYZ2z4~MrTA2GJGCTohOCzYSJX-caIRBlZzCdl-lOVjf9lnK-tG3Mg1oPRpjg8yl5bzhxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Miss Richardson, presenting the Board of Lights and Water report, told the Marietta City Council that the BLW meeting began with routine items and a series of presentations before staff reviewed water and power operations and monthly finances.

The BLW financial recap noted that for March and April the utility is roughly on budget for project costs, with supplemental revenues and costs varying from month to month. Miss Richardson said year‑to‑date total cost is 1% under budget while supplementals were down earlier in the year and are 8.4% above year‑to‑date projections after a February event. She reported wholesale water purchases for April were the lowest in five years, attributing that to rainfall and weather conditions. Reserve balances for supplemental funds were reported at about $28.5 million for the month, down from $30.8 million the prior month; staff said they expect roughly a $200,000 increase next month from year‑end settlement accruals.

At the meeting the council also heard the Budget Rates Committee recommendation that there be no electric rate increase this cycle but that pass‑through rates for water and sewer rise (water by roughly 2–2.5 percent and sewer by about 3.5 percent, as previously voted). The BLW operating budget for the coming year was presented as approximately $174 million and was noted in the meeting packet.

During the session, Joseph moved — and a colleague seconded — to suspend the rules and add an item to the agenda: acceptance of the 2024 Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG) year‑end settlement. Council counsel Ron told the body the board of counsel recommended accepting the settlement and applying it to the BLW account. Joseph then moved to accept the 2024 MEAG year‑end settlement and to credit the entire amount — $22,235,824 — to the next MEAG bill and to authorize the mayor to sign the related form. The motion carried on a 6‑0 voice vote.

The council noted the credit will be applied as a lump sum on the next bill; staff said MEAG accumulates the credit monthly and finalizes the figure at year end before issuing the settlement. Council members asked clarifying questions about the timing and whether the credit would appear in the current budget; staff replied the credit will be reflected promptly and will be applied now rather than deferred.

No additional formal changes to BLW rates or the operating budget were adopted at the work session beyond the actions referenced; several budget and rate items were described as previously voted or awaiting formal placement on the Wednesday regular meeting agenda.","The Marietta Board of Lights and Water (BLW) reported month‑to‑month operating results and the council voted unanimously to accept a $22,235,824 MEAG year‑end settlement credit to apply to the next MEAG bill and authorized the mayor to sign the form.","actionData","errors"]

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