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Zoning board approves Momentum Church expansion with parking condition
Summary
The board approved CU2601 allowing Momentum Church to expand onto adjacent parcels at 295 West Ridge Parkway with a condition that all proposed parking be stabilized and paved; staff recommended approval and the church's representative said the expansion creates buffer and additional services for the neighborhood.
Henry County planners recommended and the Zoning Advisory Board approved a conditional-use request (CU2601) to allow the expansion of Momentum Church at 295 West Ridge Parkway.
Planning staff (presented by Cameron Bowen) described the request as an expansion onto two adjacent parcels totaling about 5.15 acres to provide overflow parking, outdoor play areas and administrative space. "Staff recommends approval of the request for a conditional use for the expansion of a religious facility with the following condition that all proposed parking shall be stabilized and paved," Bowen said.
John Palmer, who identified himself as a church member and attendee, told the board the congregation has been at the site for about 20 years and that the acquisition of adjacent property is to provide buffering from industrial uses and space for expanded activities. "We've been a church here in Henry County for going on 20 years in this same location," Palmer said.
A resident who spoke in favor said the expansion would help "dress up that area" and bring life to the intersection. With no significant opposition and after brief board questions about impacts to nearby homes and compliance with overlay guidelines, a board member moved to approve CU2601 with the noted condition and the motion carried.
The approval authorizes the church to proceed with land-use compliance for the expansion; future development will require additional permitting to meet building and site standards.
