Applicant seeks special‑use permit to expand convenience store at 4285 Roosevelt Highway

Quinn Bennett, the project's representative and architect of record, told City of South Fulton planning staff on Sept. 2 that the applicant is requesting special‑use permit U25‑012 to expand an existing convenience store at 4285 Roosevelt Highway, adding retail space and two new restrooms while making minor site adjustments.

The expansion is being discussed ahead of two upcoming hearings: the planning commission on Oct. 15 and the mayor and council public hearing on Nov. 10. City planning staff said applicants must file a public participation report by Oct. 3 to remain on the current cycle and must provide proof that mailed notices were sent.

"It's we're not changing the changing the occupancy at all. We're simply enhancing what's already existing," Bennett said, describing the project as an internal expansion to accommodate the store's customer volume. Bennett said the work would extend parts of the building "maybe stretching the building out 20 plus 24 feet," add two restrooms, extend the point‑of‑sale counter and add display cases to improve circulation.

City planning staff emphasized procedural requirements for the special‑use permit. A staff member said, "Please note that your public participation report is due October 3." The staff member also told the applicant that evidence of mailed notices — such as receipts or a video showing mail exchange — should be sent to the planning department email so planners have proof that notifications were distributed.

Bennett said the site plan shows minimal disturbance to the lot, that the project may eliminate "1 parking space," and that the pedestrian path will be upgraded to meet the South Fulton standard. On exterior materials he said cost concerns mean the project will retain black concrete masonry unit (CMU) and add simulated metal or simulated wood metal panels to the front elevation to improve the building's appearance.

Staff clarified that the meeting was an informational community zoning session, not an official public hearing, and recommended that applicants include full presentation materials for the planning commission packet; Bennett agreed to ensure the floor plan and elevations are included in the staff report and planning commission materials.

Next steps: applicants must submit the public participation report by Oct. 3 to keep the case on the current cycle; the planning commission will review the case on Oct. 15 and the mayor and council will hold a public hearing on Nov. 10. City staff said signs for required public notification will be available for pickup at City Hall when ready, and applicants will be notified by email.