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Neighbors urge stronger buffering and traffic review for McGinnis Ferry proposal
Summary
Residents near 7895 McGinnis Ferry Road told the Board of Zoning Appeals they fear noise, truck activity and inadequate screening if a proposed shopping center proceeds; staff said a traffic signal at the intersection is not feasible under current warrants.
Several Brookmere residents told the Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals they want firmer protections if the developer's variance is approved for the McGinnis Ferry site. Neighbors asked the board to require stronger screening, a roofed dumpster enclosure, and an underground detention pond rather than a visible pond.
"If it's end up being food related, business or restaurants, it could lead to odor and trash pickup noise," resident Kevin John said, expressing concern about the dumpster's proximity to townhomes. David Cook requested that the detention be underground and asked that the dumpster enclosure include a roof to prevent upper-floor views of dumpsters. Logan Bailey Perkins sought more detail about the species and maturity of plants intended to serve as a sound and visual buffer.
Staff told the board traffic-signal warrants make a new signal at the intersection unlikely: "the code actually, requires minimum thousand feet between the 2 lights ... we have only 850 feet so a light is not feasible at this intersection," a staff member said, noting the city could still coordinate with public works on other improvements. The board amended the planting condition to require parts of the planting meet buffer standards and encouraged developer outreach to the HOA and more detailed planting plans during permitting.
