Stonecrest panel hears Metro Green Recycling certificate-of-occupancy appeal; decision due in 30 days

The City of Stonecrest Construction Board of Appeals heard testimony on an appeal by Metro Green Recycling LLC over the city’s denial of certificates of occupancy for two buildings, and the board said it will issue a written decision within 30 days.

Metro Green attorneys told the board the company invested millions, completed two buildings in 2021, passed inspections including the fire marshal’s final sign-off, and is entitled to certificates of occupancy. "The buildings are finished. The buildings are up to code. The buildings are appropriate for occupancy, and the certificates of occupancy should have been issued," attorney Rachel Gage said.

City attorneys and staff countered that the property raises unresolved zoning and permit issues. Michael Heuning, representing the city, and Christopher Honeycutt, Stonecrest’s chief building official, said the permit and address records submitted for the requested certificates point to 5152 Snapfinger Woods Drive — an address the city says has no building — while the large metal building and a scale house…