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Kevin Moore, representing the applicant, described the project as a two- or multi-building data center campus with on-site backup generators and a new substation connection to high-voltage transmission lines near I‑75. Moore said the development would include substantial grading, a 50-foot landscape buffer and a proposed variance to increase building height to approximately 105 feet due to site grading. He told the commission the project would use four-sided building materials and proposed decorative security fencing and added landscaping adjacent to residences. Moore also discussed relocating a 35-foot cell tower within the site and said the proposed setback would be greater than the tower’s fall zone.

Several nearby residents spoke and raised questions. Matthew Share, a rental-property owner whose backyard abuts the site, requested more detail on property lines, the cross-section graphic, grading effects and the location of power connections, and asked whether the substation would be underground or overhead. Share also requested studies or data addressing electromagnetic fields. He said the cross-section diagram in the applicant’s packet misrepresented local topography and that additional field-level verification and surveys were needed. Other residents asked about noise, fencing, lighting, construction grading impacts and whether the substation would be sited to minimize visual and safety impacts.

Applicant representatives said they have met with utility providers and discussed transmission access; they described the substation as a separate installation to be constructed by the power provider and said they would coordinate location to minimize impacts. The applicant provided a stipulation letter describing exterior materials and buffering and indicated they would keep nonperforming billboards on the property nonactive (grandfathered) but make them permanent nonperforming features.

Commissioners did not record a final action in the provided transcript excerpt. The presentation included a tax‑revenue estimate the applicant said could be substantial for the city; residents and commissioners requested additional technical studies and clarification of the power-connection plan, fencing, grading, visual screening and EMF/noise analysis before a final determination.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marietta - Planning Commission Meeting - Jun 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","An applicant presented plans to rezone 1751 Bells Ferry Road for a multi‑building data center and to relocate a cell tower; commissioners received a technical briefing and residents asked for more information on power routing, grading, buffering and potential EMF and noise impacts.","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},6639438,"Rezoning request for Scuffle Grit site draws neighborhood opposition over traffic, hours and waste concerns",824,3322635,4146640,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3681893-30b654b21dce2133dc92a4b1125bd992&start=3322&end=4146","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3681893-30b654b21dce2133dc92a4b1125bd992/thumbnail_3322635.jpg","/articles/6639438/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Rezoning-request-for-Scuffle-Grit-site-draws-neighborhood-opposition-over-traffic-hours-and-waste-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639438-e31024fddd62d2b11a4c25a2651543f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1776496459&Signature=D92RWt64bd0ewadNadrHVfuNTgadx6Wc3CumzNxmE9taDD-AjFKFHTd68dzcRWyR9zXjhGCV2YjSnP5s1hl5P5y8aUhsk6gqbky5JEfOmnTBc~UKVBqzAcbaX89ZKv69NeKkRyIfbGOjnQI3ExlEQxk2zDb-xbCXPJnm-Wv7ljJxUm3wGsylBAMtrlvWACLd3iE~q2f5ec8~oeudRQMASQNxWMxJWkQ1R2Uw9mgPt6Q9yUVfWgQa2oD3-3yoA0XHsm6DI2e4PVg8UzKcWRA9yAYCiZPdXMAuU5UtKrUwdexJKym7XZZjGvM610L0IIej0Rw8bPRLORbGck9U83yDzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SugarBear Properties’ request to rezone and annex 1880 Scuffle Grit Road into the city and change its zoning from NRC (Neighborhood Retail Commercial) under Cobb County to CRC (Community Retail Commercial) in Marietta prompted extended public comment and questions from the Planning Commission on May 29.

Attorney Lisa Morshower, representing owner Mike Pinjuani and Magic Market operations, said the 11,327-square-foot building would be repurposed for a convenience store (approx. 4,884 sq ft) plus four retail units and about 1,003 sq ft of interior storage. Morshower told commissioners the owner has developed multiple convenience stores in Georgia and would update the building’s facade and add sidewalks, street trees and landscaping that match the city’s pedestrian standards.

Several residents objected. Christine Rosman, who lives in Villages of East Park near the intersection, said construction of roughly 200 new homes nearby will already increase traffic and that the intersection of Scuffle Grit and Sandy Plains is dangerous: “I cannot tell you how many times people ... they are going right through that intersection. I can’t believe that somebody hasn’t been killed.” Lucy Sutton, a resident who abuts the property, raised concerns about dumpster placement, potential rodent attraction from food waste and the hours of operation; she also asked whether nearby undeveloped parcels are part of the application and how annexation would affect taxes and services. Another neighbor said the site already has two gas stations within a short distance and questioned whether another convenience store and fueling operation is needed.

Supporters told the commission the location already contains commercial uses — a car wash and a public shopping center across the street — and argued that a renovated convenience store would be a neighborhood-serving amenity and would activate a currently vacant building. A supporter said pedestrian access to a nearby gas station is a convenience for local residents.

Staff noted the property’s prior rezoning to a drugstore under Cobb County and that existing county conditions had restricted use historically. Morshower and the applicant said the project team submitted a traffic study and revised site plan addressing planner comments and that the proposed CRC classification would permit convenience stores with fuel sales under city code (subject to CRC restrictions such as no vehicle repair).

At the close of the hearing segment in the provided transcript, staff said they were “not recommending denial.” The record in the excerpt ends before a final motion or vote by the commission was recorded in the transcript provided to this report.","SugarBear Properties asked to annex and rezone 1880 Scuffle Grit Road to CRC for a mixed convenience/retail redevelopment; several nearby residents opposed the plan citing traffic, safety, light and vermin concerns while supporters cited convenience and existing commercial context across the street.",{"_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},6639443,"Commission recommends rezoning of 1951 Canton Road to allow small-scale light-industrial uses",746,2522949,3269165,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3681893-30b654b21dce2133dc92a4b1125bd992&start=2522&end=3269","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3681893-30b654b21dce2133dc92a4b1125bd992/thumbnail_2522949.jpg","/articles/6639443/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Commission-recommends-rezoning-of-1951-Canton-Road-to-allow-small-scale-light-industrial-uses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639443-34ebae0a7b2c7754ae7c3be1e5ac931b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776496459&Signature=aRN6Dwru5ZnUDhf1fXxDKXt~uCnNB7LEwiZftj3i5kocFknLBzWvY4V~kR9AZNYORKOt~ipKl86ifWIEmphGVeJOGysh7XMeSMf5zCXR6FiZvlVsRX0zS1cFKNGJ-aF4F0IaRcfV9x6XYkTq8r3pfIlE8My2F9pNaAazea3rpzK3QlfnxHzWn1fFKrh8lz5KZRbRU2F6HjWTncugnCmICsZqJXpkv2Vn-FOQrwHGRrLI7RjQ8DDqj7ILrhY1UgKum9Iu0Cy-UmJysuqEt6EIbJakNc8ORDnckZBq94Saxfk7fTmmMwuN0eZ~DYhQ9q2o1VTRuWlwHtOdDspahnGZbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marietta Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request to change 1951 Canton Road from CRC (Community Retail Commercial) to LI (Light Industrial), supporting a plan to repurpose an existing, deteriorated commercial development for small-scale industrial and trade uses.

Attorney and agent Jordan Edwards, representing Cone Commercial Real Estate and Ryan Cone, told the commission the property is at the extreme northeast tip of the city and is surrounded on three sides by unincorporated Cobb County. Edwards said the City’s comprehensive plan lists industrial warehousing as the future land use for this area and argued that small-scale light-industrial tenants (woodworking, upholstery, small assembly, service contractors) would be compatible with adjacent uses.

Edwards said one southern building on the property contains soil contamination from a former dry-cleaning operation; the applicant has been in contact with the state and intends to remediate the plume and demolish the contaminated structure. He told commissioners the proposal is not to build large new structures but to adaptively reuse existing buildings, which are already divided into smaller tenant spaces.

Commissioners asked about outdoor storage, truck activity and the site’s large surface parking area; the applicant said no outdoor storage is proposed beyond what code allows and that some existing leases may be terminated while compatible tenants would remain. The commission moved, seconded and voted to recommend approval; the matter will be forwarded to City Council for final action.","The commission recommended rezoning a property at 1951 Canton Road from CRC to LI to repurpose an aging commercial center for small-scale light industrial and trade uses; applicant emphasized environmental remediation of a contaminated parcel and limited outdoor storage.",{"_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},6639447,"Commission recommends approval for Summit Heating & Air move and contractor-office use at 462–480 Roswell Street",1315,1155154,2470225,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3681893-30b654b21dce2133dc92a4b1125bd992&start=1155&end=2470","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3681893-30b654b21dce2133dc92a4b1125bd992/thumbnail_1155154.jpg","/articles/6639447/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Commission-recommends-approval-for-Summit-Heating-Air-move-and-contractor-office-use-at-462480-Roswell-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639447-db082b9ad68ebdb3ea04f4c82c83a97c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776496459&Signature=AbbZkF7aIhGPj-yAfiUvvxHZIUXL2QNyk1m-sWUzXbxaMo6IHQrZpkSvMKGYtW5HNr0pQo4xVE4N7Z6QWyq2Uk~gOXkjhpYozjIp546PL~RfS1i7QGhOcOvIbt4vz5lM7cEZUT964yxdifaT98mrgX5lIcCb~0RIWT~Fg1AlQI6P3sUTB-QB5-KzAJm06Hy6YLc~6BG6zMBg4UvyWFm3SwXa5abwBA126gNYUwHjOjJbs852NkT9sVG5LxPMikmFky1vE~q4DnMgt2SYGhurKoZVxcz~9xa0XZuoVX83Oqt71of3akiajQBJnCnL56J7WCZ3WKIiuhOEHbRSzTSRNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marietta Planning Commission recommended approval on May 29 of a rezoning request for 462 and 480 Roswell Street that would retain CRC (Community Retail Commercial) zoning but permit an additional use as a contractor’s office for Summit Heating & Air.

Attorney Adam Rosen, representing Alice Holdings LLC and Summit Heating & Air, described the proposal as keeping the property in CRC while adding a contractor use to allow the longstanding local business to relocate. Rosen told commissioners the company has operated in Marietta for more than a decade and emphasized the applicant’s interest in preserving and improving the site’s landscaping and public frontage. He said the applicant volunteered to have architectural plans approved by council as a condition of approval.

Owners Tim and Jen Willis, who attended and spoke to the commission, described Summit as a locally rooted business with roughly 4,000 customers concentrated within a five-mile radius, and said their intent is to renovate the building to make it “an homage” to the city’s character rather than an industrial storefront. Tim Willis said: “When you drive by it, when we’re done with it, our intention would be for someone to say, I cannot believe or I am so surprised that this is a heating and air company.”

Commissioners asked about materials and whether materials and equipment would be stored outside. Tim Willis replied that materials will be stored inside the building and that only a small number of company vehicles would be kept behind a proposed fence and out of street view. The applicant stated dumpsters and a scrap-metal container would be located toward the rear of the site and largely unseen from Roswell Street due to the slope and fencing.

The applicant presented a revised site plan and architectural renderings, proposed street trees where missing and committed to supplemental buffering where existing vegetation would be preserved where feasible. The commission approved the motion to recommend the rezoning with the variances and conditions discussed; the recommendation will go to city council for final action.

The commission’s recommendation was recorded as its advice to council; final legal authority to adopt zoning and any binding architecture conditions rests with the City Council.","The planning commission recommended rezoning to allow Summit Heating & Air to occupy 462 and 480 Roswell Street with an additional contractor-office use, attaching landscaping, screening and architecture conditions volunteered by the applicant.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6639452,"Planning commission recommends approval of White Hawk rezoning and annexation with tree-preservation stipulation",882,58345,941085,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3681893-30b654b21dce2133dc92a4b1125bd992&start=58&end=941","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3681893-30b654b21dce2133dc92a4b1125bd992/thumbnail_58345.jpg","/articles/6639452/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Planning-commission-recommends-approval-of-White-Hawk-rezoning-and-annexation-with-tree-preservation-stipulation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639452-300ef4e8467108b6d6a52f80564e1efb/orig.mp4?Expires=1776496459&Signature=OUsVcqDL-DVWq1OAIKWYnGlVwqqsK-W3ejhA8pReRATQycUTphfiiMDt0D7zTy9uGD0MflzGMsUULgddUTRFG5qI7sgtZeoZJnkdg2qfumcC4qCHGrRY0OUnyi8~IR3BGnWr5~bTCFgNV29JZX9Fa-dA0oA0Px2NppBrcoElakw6r6~hIwdTwYm3~ZBK8FnjqYJCBTpjvaD5Hlkd1XtvDxZPiBq3e2XNFrapgl3OabkSHlY9oNwFLUhAajmZN19dZvWXkbpepXTuMCM~yD13jCsj4CWD8h4r8OBtJzZvBZhd5dm-rKoHdo7v~R-d1XCp3D5-bOYtFH3KoGq8EdHd3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marietta Planning Commission on May 29 voted to recommend approval of a package of actions for White Hawk Business Park LLC that would rezone several parcels to LI (light industrial), annex one parcel into the city and amend the city’s future land-use designation for the site to Industrial Warehousing.

The recommendation came after the applicant asked the commission to approve the rezoning “subject to our stipulation letter of May 6” and to incorporate the variances listed in the staff report, and after commissioners added a condition requiring consultation with an arborist. The commission’s vote was a recommendation to city council, not a final annexation or zoning ordinance.

The rezoning request covers unaddressed property on Weaver Drive and addresses listed in the staff report. The applicant representative said a neighboring residential owner signed a consent form and that the revised site plan submitted after the last hearing includes supplemental landscaping and tree-preservation measures around the residential corner lot. The applicant described plans to retain specimen trees where feasible and to bring an arborist in to evaluate which trees can be preserved and where supplemental screening plantings will be added.

Commissioners discussed variances flagged in the staff report, including one allowing disturbance of the required buffer adjacent to 611 Weaver Drive to accommodate stormwater outfall. The applicant said the intent is not wholesale clearing but to supplement and preserve existing mature trees where possible. Commissioner discussion resulted in an explicit stipulation that an arborist be consulted and that tree preservation and supplemental plantings be reflected in the final conditions.

City staff and the applicant’s engineering representative, Dan Khan (city employee working with the applicant), were present to answer technical questions. Family owner Cy Hedrick and on-site representative Boone Holcomb attended and were identified by the applicant as participants in neighbor outreach.

The commission also moved to recommend annexation of 601 (aka 160) Weaver Drive (approximately 1.5 acres) and approved the associated code amendment to designate the site IW (Industrial Warehousing) in the city’s future land-use map; both recommendations were made as part of the same composite action. All motions were made and seconded and carried to forward the commission’s recommendation to city council.

The commission’s recommendation incorporates the staff variances and the applicant’s May 6 stipulation letter and adds the arborist consultation as a condition. City council will take final action on annexation, rezoning and the future land-use map change.

The commission’s recommendation does not itself change zoning or municipal boundaries; those actions require subsequent ordinances from the Marietta City Council.

Next steps: the commission’s recommendation and the record, including the applicant’s stipulation letter and the staff report, will go to city council for final consideration and ordinance adoption.","The Marietta Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of White Hawk Business Park’s rezoning to light industrial, annexation of an adjacent parcel and a future-land-use code amendment, adding a condition that an arborist be consulted on tree preservation and supplemental plantings.","actionData","errors"]

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