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Staff said the site is zoned GI (General Industrial) and that the Land Development Ordinance requires tree-caliper plantings based on impervious area. For this site, the ordinance's standard calculation (based on the listed impervious area) produced a requirement of 210 caliper inches of canopy trees and 138 caliper inches of understory trees. Staff reported the applicant identified 6,206 square feet of vegetation to be preserved, which allowed a 5% reduction under LDO Section 1110; the adjusted requirement was cited as 202 caliper inches of canopy trees and 131 caliper inches of understory trees.

The applicant proposed 114 inches of canopy trees (about 57% of the reduced requirement) and 70 inches of understory trees (about 53% of the reduced requirement) and requested alternative compliance. Staff explained site constraints: continuous retaining walls along much of the boundary with foundations that must not be disturbed, 10-foot no-plant buffers from wall foundations per City Engineer guidance, and several sewer easements that prevent planting in narrow strips. Staff said the applicant placed trees where physically possible and chose species including red maple, black tupelo (black gum), redbud, eastern red cedar, dogwood, scarlet oak and bald cypress, and noted most selections are native to the Eastern U.S.

Several commissioners asked process questions. Commissioner Halverson asked whether underground modular retention systems might allow more plantings atop them; staff said the proposed detention pond had already been approved in construction drawings and that such alternatives would typically be evaluated earlier in the civil design process. Commissioner Chris and Commissioner Henry praised the applicant's use of native species and noted the plan's difficulty given easements and walls.

The commission voted to approve the landscape plan as submitted by motion and second. The City Engineer had reviewed wall details and recommended planting restrictions near foundations; staff said the applicant adjusted tree placement to meet a 10-foot setback where possible.

(Ending) Staff suggested the commission or city could explore underground stormwater storage or other retention alternatives in the future; no specific changes to this project were requested.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Watch: Peachtree City, Peachtree City Planning Commission Meeting, July 28th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved the landscape plan for a self-storage facility on Highway 74 after staff explained tree-caliper requirements, existing site constraints (easements and retaining walls) and a modest tree-save area that reduced tree requirements.","taxTitle","Peachtree City, Fayette County, Georgia","taxId",51098,"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},6150616,"Jay Alexander's renovation at 100 Marketplace Boulevard approved with design refinements requested",1480,1437000,2917000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5507510-4be197f920cdfdf7625cac03c74c9ab6&start=1437&end=2917","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5507510-4be197f920cdfdf7625cac03c74c9ab6/thumbnail_1437000.jpg","/articles/6150616/Peachtree-City/Fayette-County/Georgia/Jay-Alexanders-renovation-at-100-Marketplace-Boulevard-approved-with-design-refinements-requested","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150616-c0a3e4ef8c5df87551f8b11e3aef7310/orig.mp4?Expires=1775967704&Signature=mGMXHkeHkFU8KhgbNkEnNJBrdEKLdqPeYvP8b-zQBcG4qxn7n3ucpvqohoBQ8hvAdLmx7isWCCpU7dTMH~eti4CJqi8E0~1FQ37hzZHVLcZqvpf7ejgo4zZMSv6vgfpGrN8Ju9y~44YCiDhO30U-WcMTiYF0t2D~UTvhAoTvdJby0aanbzlx-8UAFc0kPqFT3KVfQCl6a88fxqB77-EI2JavkB8V6v8sZRmjXAvVauX1UScLKr2BmCrDlj4WY5eRse3x10KKda1qdsqbxFYoctf6hFsnw9V~ZMkCHm~pd-mZtCW~3oSrKPSsl-QZXNjkbgPdP~r0eVhlsxE3UzPAGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission on July 28 approved building elevations for a proposed Jay Alexander's restaurant at 100 Marketplace Boulevard, with a condition that staff and Commissioner Halverson work with the applicant on suggested design refinements for the canopy color and corner materials.

Staff told the commission the site is zoned GC (General Commercial) and lies within the Georgia 54 West Corridor overlay, and that proposed changes respond to the overlay's design guidelines on materials, massing and breaking up long wall expanses. \"Staff feels the proposed colors and materials are substantially the same as those listed in the design guidelines,\" the planner said, noting that changes include adding stone veneer accents, repainting, and replacing some brick areas with EIFS.

The design will replace some front brick with painted EIFS, reducing primary-material coverage on the front facade from 80% to 77%. Staff said the two corner columns under the canopy will be stone and that the rear and side facades remain 100% primary material. The presentation compared proposed materials (Coronado stone in a Texas cream tone and STO-brand EIFS in soft white) with the overlay's design-guideline samples.

Matt Raleigh, construction manager for Jay Alexander's, told the commission the design team kept the brand aesthetic while meeting city guidelines: \"I think our design team did a fair job of presenting, you know, some new elements that were in line with the overall brand while still meeting the guidelines of the city.\" Commissioners praised the reinvestment in the property and suggested minor refinements. Commissioner Halverson raised aesthetic and waterproofing concerns about stone corner elements and suggested a rainscreen or alternative detailing; Halverson asked staff to work directly with the applicant to identify faster, cleaner solutions that achieve the same look.

The commission moved to approve the elevations with a condition that staff and Commissioner Halverson meet with the applicant to discuss canopy color and tower/corner materials; the motion passed by voice vote. Staff and the applicant indicated they will continue to refine construction documents as they pursue permits.

(Ending) Signage shown on the elevations will be reviewed under a separate sign-permit process and will be subject to overlay signage requirements and any future clarifications from the previously initiated sign-ordinance amendment.","The Planning Commission approved building elevations for a new tenant in the former Smokey Bones space, finding the design generally consistent with the GA-54 West overlay design guidelines but asking staff and a commissioner to work with the applicant on canopy color and corner materials.",{"_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},6150620,"Peachtree City planning commission asks city council to consider sign ordinance text amendment",1167,218000,1385000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5507510-4be197f920cdfdf7625cac03c74c9ab6&start=218&end=1385","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5507510-4be197f920cdfdf7625cac03c74c9ab6/thumbnail_218000.jpg","/articles/6150620/Peachtree-City/Fayette-County/Georgia/Peachtree-City-planning-commission-asks-city-council-to-consider-sign-ordinance-text-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150620-d35af204fcf5b73a54390eb93058ad5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775967704&Signature=XlxbgkdF9wcWeFa5dCaFPZR5nWRBJOdnzl~Yx8D9Qqi8jmhliFuY20hpjcu4s7VMqD9noUm8ROZ9OWg-S-0gvtF4A6G5kjSuLfI1zIlOfE9lP3PnzWXjHRKPSIjUoFpR8N5XWdGfdzAU0IGCmVr5icwJ5YXjXDb3OWJ954~kmLWz34MmfX0eYH7h5xtodNiCMDyeoJCAecEiFv2l5dOBrmittpAzWt-yWyvgrGX3S5tMqqvjpX1beV9n5848GtpWIs2tPH8cJzraYdvSIlZNjWLznw8CNhWW9RxI4LItAjC3jq83CEAa8fiPJl2l~IN2Q3W4qyhsfbjyp90DJjU0HA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Peachtree City Planning Commission on July 28 voted to recommend initiation of a sign ordinance text amendment to City Council to resolve internal conflicts in the city's zoning and sign code. The recommendation instructs staff to draft clarified language addressing roof signs, parapet-mounted signs and related multi-tenant signage issues and return to the commission for detailed review.

Commission staff told commissioners that the Unified Development Ordinance and the sign ordinance contain inconsistent language about roof signs. \"Text amendments can only be conducted by initiation from the planning commission or by council,\" staff said, asking the commission for permission to begin drafting clarifying language.

Commissioners said they want staff to provide draft language and alternatives. Commissioner Chris and others asked for examples of how comparable cities handle similar issues and for both options (banning roof signs outright or permitting them only on parapets) to be presented. Commissioner Halverson raised installation and aesthetic concerns for signs mounted over parapets, noting such signs often include supporting arms and attachments that affect appearance and waterproofing. Commissioner Jack Allen flagged possible impacts on multi-tenant buildings, citing the existing large sign at Westpark as an example that could set a precedent if roof or parapet signage were permitted.

Staff described three code sections creating confusion: definitions (what constitutes a roof sign), a list of prohibited signs, and a zoning-based provisions section that permits certain building signs to extend above the parapet. The staff presentation noted examples in the code where one section appears to prohibit roof signs while another allows signs that extend above the parapet, creating conflicting interpretations for permit review.

After discussion, a motion was made and seconded to recommend that the Planning Commission initiate a sign-ordinance text amendment and forward that recommendation to City Council. The motion passed by voice vote; commissioners asked staff to return with red-lined draft language, sample codes from other cities, and recommended options so the commission can make a recommendation to council on whether to prohibit roof signs, allow parapet-only signs, or adopt alternative language.

The commission's recommendation is procedural: it authorizes staff to draft and return with proposed ordinance language. Any final change to the city's sign rules would require subsequent commission review and City Council action.

(Ending) Staff said the next step is a return presentation with proposed red-lined language, example ordinances from other jurisdictions, and staff recommendations; that will be the basis for the commission's formal recommendation to council.","The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the city pursue a text amendment to clarify whether the sign code prohibits roof signs, how parapet-mounted signs are treated and how multi-tenant roof signage is handled.","actionData","errors"]

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