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Project scope and context: Owner and design team described a roughly 1,900-square-foot dining-room and back-of-house addition, interior remodel and sitework that includes reconfiguring parking access, a new pedestrian connection from Main Street and landscape revisions. The property sits at the corner of Main and Marietta streets, with Publix and adjacent parking to the rear.

Landscaping and site conditions: The board approved landscaping and site changes with conditions: widen the Main Street bulb/landscape island to accommodate a paved pedestrian connection (pavers to match the city sidewalk pattern) linking the Main Street sidewalk across the drive into the building entrance; increase landscaping density at the dumpster enclosure; require replacement of any existing landscaping damaged during construction; provide irrigation for new plantings; and remove the proposed creeping fig from the building wall planting.

Building expansion and elevation conditions: The board also approved the building expansion with conditions that the existing EIFS cornice/profile be used at the top of the new parapet (with a metal cap permitted if needed for water intrusion), that the access ladder be painted to match adjacent wall material and positioned to minimize public view subject to staff approval, and that existing utility meters on the east elevation be relocated to accommodate architectural features.

Why it matters: The project reuses an existing downtown restaurant site and adds dining area and back‑of‑house space; the pedestrian connection and retail-friendly storefront treatments are intended to better connect the site to downtown foot traffic.

Votes and next steps: The landscaping and site plan motion passed 7–0; the building expansion motion also passed 7–0. Staff will work with the applicant on the final pedestrian paving details, irrigation installation and any meter relocations or building-code items during permit review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Alpharetta Design Review Board Meeting - May 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Design Review Board approved Little Alley Steakhouse’s conversion and expansion of the Salt site on Main Street on May 16, conditioning approval on landscape upgrades including a paved pedestrian link to the city sidewalk, irrigation and removing creeping fig from building walls.","taxTitle","Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia","taxId",3991,"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},6236380,"Design review board clears paint change for Jay Hodge Enterprises building, directs trim color swap to ‘mega grayish’",840,4596000,5436000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3365486-2251d383a2c8d07ea1128bb52c109880&start=4596&end=5436","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3365486-2251d383a2c8d07ea1128bb52c109880/thumbnail_4596000.jpg","/articles/6236380/Alpharetta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Design-review-board-clears-paint-change-for-Jay-Hodge-Enterprises-building-directs-trim-color-swap-to-mega-grayish","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236380-ca65bb7026b44a8a3eb5b9e4ba2e1b1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770564593&Signature=jCFA8C42fiJJdRYjN-MqZgt8gjIJeRBmPJOkg4B-qIpE6YD7Og5PQGZYLmQl1OvTJnrfeQoYooSX3xLdnfnU9vRKLYvLXw~jEayPlzdpLQ88uKoPnxgXoYiKVQBJO1aTuMcb6f~FdMoA5c4Zrtl9HO8NQT4cNFagnS~IFvinTla62b3tQV63T1Hw0FujlV0AUEApe1dlN5AA2o-nyeaPd5AFvJNjGA4SUvTLZPY6kaLrKQHr69CwCzgdr4FS7UjD~IM6KYHN5mBF34QdX7txK2ASsT960c0PiDZllKphGte3ucPrLcnMIWUD1Usjf6u-HUWWvmf9GdurloxCWplf9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Design Review Board approved a request from Jay Hodge Enterprises to repaint the exterior of a commercial building at 410 North Main Street, with the condition that areas shown in the application as white (trim, gutters and downspouts) be painted a gray tone the applicant identified as “mega grayish.”

Applicant Brandy Rod described the intent to paint the body of the building a dark, near‑black color with the trim, windows and selected elements repainted “mega grayish” rather than white. Board members recommended making the trims and downspouts the same color for a cohesive composition and asked the applicant to address the porch railing and add foundation planting to the front.

The board’s motion required the trim, gutters and downspouts shown as white be painted the specified “mega grayish” color and noted that other white elements would be converted accordingly. The motion passed 7–0.

Next steps: Applicant will proceed with the approved paint palette and add foundation plantings as discussed. Staff flagged that the site will require minor code items (for example handrail requirements at the front steps) during permit review.","The board approved a repainting plan for Jay Hodge Enterprises’ building at 410 North Main Street, requiring white trim, gutters and downspouts to be changed to a specified gray tone described in the application as “mega grayish.”",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6236385,"Design review board approves monument sign for 55 Roswell Street, requires applied letters and base plantings",983,3643000,4626000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3365486-2251d383a2c8d07ea1128bb52c109880&start=3643&end=4626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3365486-2251d383a2c8d07ea1128bb52c109880/thumbnail_3643000.jpg","/articles/6236385/Alpharetta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Design-review-board-approves-monument-sign-for-55-Roswell-Street-requires-applied-letters-and-base-plantings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236385-a19426e309fff731d308e952a6d5e6d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770564593&Signature=gKUgPr1b1nSy6aqU~mXDx1eWnxyCZndX3v6ll-JhF2ZZ3PJax5XYcvHRFdJQFssC~ahr7gnlYlI3Jz0lY1wCoiiq2w8DhuJSDlgb5Jt27AueX1UoprDbFEO8Y8zyGCiArG2Rr83USkANEmHXGtUs4ae4vbl~HQmdCGTX-J7VoeqH4EtaE6GVBalZKwE0rB23vhKkUiyL8cRQyNpmv5Ylkw8Mjy2QGgZf01QZh1hJ09w34xHvxRmzomEOL3SKfQ7iT1nx4hEsyXTBl8cQQE5OMGktFTCIW8ab4K0hGtVIaxF0sEgN8Kd5O9E79RGSLgAKaWaboqXr1AW8s-GgJB6lLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Alpharetta Design Review Board on May 16 approved a monument sign for 55 Roswell Street with conditions requiring applied letters rather than vinyl, a black inset panel on the street-facing side and foundation plantings around the base.

Why it matters: The motion clarifies construction expectations for a prominent downtown sign and sets standards intended to keep signage durable and visually compatible with the streetscape.

Applicant Tony Dietz of Tax Signs presented the monument design and materials, describing the base as “full out masonry, a brick to match the building” with aluminum panels and base-mounted, floating letters. Board members and staff discussed tenant panels changing over time and asked the applicant to make those panels interchangeable rather than vinyl.

There was also discussion about a county-owned vault near the proposed sign pad; staff said Fulton County clearance may be needed for footing depth and location but that the county’s decision did not block the board from approving the sign. The board added a condition to allow staff flexibility to approve minor adjustments if the county required relocation or alternative mounting details.

The board motion specified: applicant will use applied letters versus vinyl with a minimum 8-inch thickness (scaled up for larger letters); the street-facing side of the monument will include a black panel to create a “picture frame” effect; and evergreen foundation plantings will be installed around the sign. The motion passed unanimously, 7–0.

Next steps: Applicant to coordinate with Fulton County as needed for vault setbacks while proceeding with city permit submittal under the board conditions. Staff will work with the applicant to finalize tenant panel details and final sign permit materials.","The board approved a monument sign at 55 Roswell Street with conditions: tenant panels not vinyl, a black inset panel on the street-facing side, applied letters instead of vinyl, and evergreen base plantings. Staff and applicant discussed potential Fulton County vault clearance and construction constraints.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6236389,"Design review board approves Providence Partners landscaping revisions for Marietta Street site",835,2765000,3600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3365486-2251d383a2c8d07ea1128bb52c109880&start=2765&end=3600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3365486-2251d383a2c8d07ea1128bb52c109880/thumbnail_2765000.jpg","/articles/6236389/Alpharetta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Design-review-board-approves-Providence-Partners-landscaping-revisions-for-Marietta-Street-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236389-0c597f93862cd53cea4a0355ce66fd05/orig.mp4?Expires=1770564593&Signature=HU9d3~X-Ap6TZFqHQ~CGSxEsaL12IrzEmZHoDDJTNGz-48vO9YXDnR5ibImec5i0VRMSFybHw3t-yG7Dw1ohZeD~Hsp8G811WHYhwV6215Lt~l2Usqa9xIeLN-3o3k4vRbdIyjHs8csLoWG3rGKjXaRjf-K7UhDohBOVTJ3yTgfBePU3MS5g5zBxNiw1x3aNvdky7cwH2AkJrkNNr2OITWAT8W14Gj9W6x-C7y0I0IdvFpkq1cXrXiRJ9DcHZYjdlZuA3KHLja3FQoAIjVrHQhmosFdg4kbt7BEvPsVTCxkCuteZv9JLG8wnAY2nL5s5mA3L2YqPA3pQ7O~-cjtrYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Alpharetta’s Design Review Board on May 16 approved revised landscaping plans for Providence Partners’ property on Marietta Street, concluding staff and applicant changes addressed questions the board left at an earlier meeting.

The board voted to approve the landscape plan dated April 1, 2025 (sheet L-101) after the applicant explained eight items updated since the March review, including substituting Trident maples for Zelkova, replacing Vitex and cherries with crepe myrtles and star magnolias, planting creeping fig at a low wall, extending a continuous shrub row, thinning plantings in tree islands and reconciling landscape and civil drawings.

Why it matters: The changes aim to reduce overplanting in tree islands, improve long-term visibility of the building façade and ensure the landscape layout matches engineering and permit plans. The board and staff said the revisions increase clarity for permit review and reduce future maintenance conflicts with utilities.

Board and staff discussion focused on plant choices near utilities, tree visibility of the building and consistency between the landscape and civil plans. The applicant noted some large existing trees were being preserved, while others (Bradford pears) were removed and replaced with overstory and understory trees. Staff indicated utility conflicts remain a staff-review item for final permitting and that parking island spacing requirements would be checked during permit review.

The board’s motion approved the plan as presented (sheet L-101, April 1, 2025). The motion passed with a 5–0 vote from members present; two board members had recused themselves from this case because they were not present at the March hearing.

Board action and follow-ups: Staff will finalize permit-level landscape and civil coordination. The applicant will proceed under the approved plan; any changes that affect the conditions the board discussed (for example tree-utility conflicts or additional island requirements) will return to staff review for consistency with the motion.

Sources: Presentation and Q&A during the May 16 public hearing and staff notes on the April 1, 2025 landscape sheet.","The City of Alpharetta Design Review Board approved landscaping revisions from Providence Partners for a site on Marietta Street after the applicant replaced several tree and shrub species, adjusted planting islands and aligned landscape and civil plans.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_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":56,"_73":56},6236370,"Design review board approves Continuum multifamily tower; requires larger Piedmont Spine trees and vent placement controls",4317,9693000,14010000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3365486-2251d383a2c8d07ea1128bb52c109880&start=9693&end=14010","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3365486-2251d383a2c8d07ea1128bb52c109880/thumbnail_9693000.jpg","/articles/6236370/Alpharetta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Design-review-board-approves-Continuum-multifamily-tower-requires-larger-Piedmont-Spine-trees-and-vent-placement-controls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236370-53834f33bf81a39815d620d74763bc49/orig.mp4?Expires=1770564593&Signature=kuVT9shyF5xcdKYW3-W2SSz3akIYKeynIuqq12nY~T7fvWzGs9liTqdcORzT1iqRqMF9CEduIC2OvrZp6ArQ3w2qDqgwUuWMm~oOxu4cx4vSy4yJ7CwVgMq6zLdV70DaCPs0dPSE2d~-Dbux6xP98KpAKHLij-bp4mnOilKyEH38plMdC7IZxPSlry~mtIgHuG2oLQDCvtVH-AILfqaIHXz0dyBjb44u1vYioTBMZsA8f-YLrpQQxa2UEfXVCeF5hr7g1dxBLP-aSQ3h4OSWVQpgPj56PFVxx8D2I8kFfyNuJk5J9CHV9w~gppMcWbhl5X76nyDqLZrpmJEjHkv4Yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Alpharetta Design Review Board on May 16 approved the exterior design and landscape plan for the Continuum multifamily development, a mixed‑use residential building within the larger Continuum master plan, setting conditions for streetscape trees and the placement and finish of exhaust vents.

Project overview: The applicant presented a mixed-use building with approximately 281 one- and two-bedroom units, retail/restaurant space along the western street frontage and a landscaped internal courtyard with a rooftop clubroom and an elevated pool deck. The site organizes parking internally and wraps retail around the west edge, with pedestrian-focused storefronts and residential stoops facing the residential streets.

Board conditions and why they matter: The board approved the landscape plan with directed changes: install larger canopy trees along the Piedmont Spine (final species to be approved by staff) to better match the mass and height of the new building; replace Bermuda grass on the shaded north side with a shade-tolerant groundcover (staff-approved selection such as mondo grass or similar); and reconsider plant selections on shaded facades. These changes respond to concerns that narrow, upright trees and sun-loving turf would not provide sufficient long-term shade, buffering and pedestrian comfort at street level.

For the building exterior the board required vents (kitchen, dryer and other makeup air) to be located on balcony returns or recessed into balcony soffits “as much as possible.” Any vents exposed on the main facade must be painted to match adjacent wall materials; the final locations and quantities will be reviewed and approved by planning staff. The board also required precast caps at retail wall breaks and entrances to improve the arrival experience.

Material palette and visibility: The approved exterior uses a restrained set of materials—two fiber-cement panel colors, a warm wood-textured Nichiha accent, brick base walls and prefinished aluminum storefronts on the retail level. Architect renderings showed the parapet and rooftop equipment screened by the building parapet in standard views from Windward Parkway and the immediate streets.

Votes and implementation: Both motions (landscape and building exterior with conditions) passed unanimously (6–0 for members present on those motions). Staff will coordinate final tree species and precise vent locations during permit and LDP/LD review and will verify that the rooftop mechanical equipment and utility meters are screened or relocated as needed.","The board approved exterior materials, landscaping and several conditions for the Continuum multifamily project: larger canopy trees along the Piedmont Spine, shade-tolerant groundcover in shaded northern lawns and rules for exhaust vents to be recessed in balcony returns or painted to match adjacent surfaces.","actionData","errors"]

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