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Nightmare Cirque, 7 Brew Coffee and other items approved by Alpharetta council; contract awarded for street sweeping
Summary
At its June 1 meeting Alpharetta’s council approved a temporary use for Nightmare Cirque at Northpointe Mall, a conditional use and variance for a 7 Brew drive‑through on State Bridge Road with added conditions, adopted short‑term rental code changes, and awarded a street‑sweeping contract; most votes were unanimous.
The Alpharetta City Council on June 1 approved multiple land‑use and routine items on a largely unanimous consent track.
Nightmare Cirque: Council approved a temporary‑use permit (PH‑26‑11) for Nightmare Cirque to operate in the surface parking lot between JCPenney and the former Sears at Northpointe Mall. Staff recommended approval with conditions including safety planning, State Fire Marshal inspections, and two police officers at events expected to draw 500 or more. Several residents testified in opposition citing horror‑themed content and community values; the applicant said the show is age‑restricted (13+ accompanied by an adult) and that R‑rating text on a website was an error. The council approved the temporary use unanimously.
7 Brew Coffee: Council approved a conditional use and variance (CU‑26‑03 / V‑26‑04) for 7 Brew to operate a drive‑through at 11378 State Bridge Road, with several added conditions after council discussion: revise the approved site‑plan date to the latest revision, require a traffic plan if stacking problems are observed (including staffing or queuing changes as necessary), impose billboard maintenance restrictions tied to the subject parcel, and require the Design Review Board to ensure the elevation fronting State Bridge Road appears as a front façade with a tower feature. Staff described stacked‑queue analysis and said the applicant exceeds minimum parking requirements; applicants said final aesthetics and screening will be handled by DRB. The motion passed unanimously.
Short‑term rentals: Council approved a second‑reading UDC amendment clarifying use of single‑family dwellings and accessory units as short‑term rentals in specified districts (PH‑26‑07). Staff said there were no changes since the first reading; no public comment was offered.
Street sweeping contract: The council awarded ITB26‑011 for parking garage and street sweeping services to Walt Commercial Sweeping Inc. for a not‑to‑exceed amount of $52,708.14; council approved the contract on a voice vote.
Votes at a glance: PH‑26‑11 (Nightmare Cirque) — approved; CU‑26‑03 / V‑26‑04 (7 Brew Coffee) — approved with added conditions; PH‑26‑07 (Short‑term rental UDC amendments) — approved; ITB26‑011 (street sweeping contract) — awarded to Walt Commercial Sweeping Inc. — approved.
