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After split vote, planning commission approves package‑store special use permit and variance on Bells Ferry Road
Summary
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.
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.
The applicant’s attorney said the county approved a referendum allowing package‑store districts and that the proposed location sits on a signalized intersection and would be a stand‑alone 5,000‑square‑foot building with 90% brick or stone and security cameras, consistent with recent county design standards…
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