Council approves rezoning for Dunkin' at 11605 Jones Bridge Road

The Johns Creek City Council on Aug. 19 approved rezoning case RZ24005 to demolish an existing 7,105‑square‑foot commercial building and replace it with a 1,982‑square‑foot Dunkin' Donuts with a single pickup window, two driveways, a 560‑square‑foot outdoor patio, 30 proposed parking spaces and on‑site stacking for up to 19 vehicles.

"The case is RZ24005... the request is for a 1,982 square foot Dunkin' Donuts with a drive thru," Director Song said during the staff presentation, noting the site is in the Abbotts Village shopping center and that staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. The presentation included traffic estimates: the developer projected about 529 daily trips with about 85 during the morning peak and 34 during the evening peak.

Applicant Theresa Curry told council that a public participation meeting produced no opposition and reiterated the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendation. Council members asked about rooftop mechanicals, visibility from Jones Bridge Road and the location of the access and ladder; the applicant said most equipment will be rooftop‑mounted behind a parapet and the ladder will be painted to match the façade to reduce visibility.

A council member moved to approve RZ24005 with the staff recommendations, a second was recorded, and the motion passed on a voice vote. Several council members said the project would help reactivate a long‑vacant space in the plaza. The developer will return with required site plan details and any conditions imposed by staff and the Planning Commission.