After split vote, planning commission approves package‑store special use permit and variance on Bells Ferry Road

Sep 2, 2025

A special use permit and an exceptional variance to allow a standalone package (liquor) store at 6201/6225 Bells Ferry Road were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission following robust public opposition from residents and a nearby recovery center; both motions carried 6–3.

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a special use permit and an exceptional variance for a standalone package store at the intersection of Bells Ferry Road and Bice Lake Parkway after a divided vote.

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