DRB defers Super Golden Buffet expansion after architects fail to appear; board asks for clearer materials and site details

Alpharetta, Ga. — The Design Review Board on Aug. 15 deferred review of an exterior addition for the Super Golden Buffet at Northpointe Drive and Northpointe Parkway after staff and board members found significant inconsistencies between the architect’s drawings and the existing building.

Jack, the applicant’s representative, asked the board for approval to extend interior dining into seven adjacent parking spaces. The proposed work would add seating and a new service station; Jack said structural plumbing was already present where the addition was planned. However, the board deferred action, 7–0, because the architect was not present and staff said the submitted elevations did not match existing conditions.

Staff and board reviewers identified multiple discrepancies: the plans showed a different brick and stone combination than the existing building; the submitted roof material was listed as asphalt shingles while the current building has an orange standing‑seam metal roof; some elevations omitted existing banding and window detailing; and Google Street View photos show unapproved repainting of roof and accent colors. Board members said the application as submitted contained conflicting material callouts and insufficient information about infilled windows and how additional brick would be integrated with existing masonry.

The board asked the applicant to return with clarified drawings from the architect, verified brick samples matching existing masonry, a landscape transition plan between the building and parking, and confirmation of whether existing trees in adjacent islands will remain or be affected by construction. Staff indicated the earliest the item could be re‑noticed for a public hearing would be the October meeting to allow time to coordinate with the architect, verify brick matches, and submit any additional details required by the fire marshal or public works.

Votes at a glance - DRB motion to defer application for Super Golden Buffet (DRB‑250027) to a future meeting to allow the applicant to provide corrected architectural drawings, confirm material matches, and address landscape and utility questions. Vote: 7–0 in favor.

Why it matters The board’s deferral highlights the DRB’s role in ensuring exterior alterations match existing materiality and streetscape expectations in Alpharetta’s Northpointe Commons District. The board emphasized accurate drawings and verified material samples before it will authorize construction, and flagged that unapproved color changes to existing buildings need remedy or formal approval.

What’s next Applicant to return with the architect, updated elevations that match existing conditions, verified brick and roof material samples, a landscape transition plan for the addition, and confirmation about tree protection and any required fire‑marshal details. The item will be re‑advertised for a future DRB meeting (earliest anticipated: October 2025).