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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z18-001 - Modification of currently approved site plan and building elevations for commercial buildings on Pod B of the Belmont Redevelopment Project - 1.123 Acres - Land Lot 490 - Northwest corner of the intersection of Atlanta Road and Belmont Boulevard - Halpern Enterprises, Inc.
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ISSUE: Halpern Enterprises is requesting a redesign of commercial/retail buildings on POD B of the Belmont Redevelopment Project. The original zoning of the property zoned POD B to a specific site plan, which reflected 11,000 sq. ft. of commercial/retail in two buildings along Atlanta Road with an open plaza area between the buildings. Halpern Enterprises is proposing to combine the two proposed buildings into one building by eliminating the plaza area and relocating the outdoor dining areas to the ends of the building and locating a service court for dumpsters and mechanicals in the center of the building. In addition, Halpern Enterprises is requesting to increase the floor area of the building by 1,000 sq. ft. to 12,000 sq. ft. total. The proposed change will allow Halpern Enterprise to address grade/elevation changes on the site and improve the building orientation to Atlanta Road. The currently approved zoning plan, in its current design would have the buildings situated 5’ or more below the elevation of Atlanta Road. The redesigned plan will allow the buildings to be brought up closer to the Atlanta Road elevation. The exterior façade and design will remain similar to what was approved by the Urban Design Commission on July 18, 2017.
BACKGROUND: The City of Smyrna originally rezoned the Belmont Hills project on January 20, 2009 from GC & R-15 to Mixed Use - Conditional (Zoning Case Z08-006). The approved project was a mixed use development providing a variety of uses, including; retail shops, restaurants, office space, independent living senior housing, luxury ap...
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