Development News for South Fulton, Georgia

Elite Engineering Seeks Modification to Buffer Requirements for Petition 2000Z

Elite Engineering requested a modification to petition 2000Z at 5400 Bethlehem Road to remove condition 3A, which requires a minimum 100 ft wide natural buffer undisturbed except for approved access and utility crossings, and replanting where sparsely vegetated, subject to the Fulton County Arborist's approval, with an additional 10 ft setback for improvements. The applicant sought to modify or remove this condition related to buffer requirements and setbacks. The applicant did not appear at the meeting, so no comments or questions could be addressed.

Special Use Permit Requested for Existing Barber Shop Operation

Xavier Young requested a special use permit to operate a barber shop at 6035 Baker's Ferry Road, Suite 270, within a shopping center. The space has historically been a barber shop for 15-19 years. The applicant intends to take over the existing business without structural or plumbing changes, operating it as an eight-man barber shop to serve community needs for hairstyles. This is considered a change of ownership application. Staff clarified that there are no other nail salons or beauty shops in the immediate facility, with the closest ones being approximately 2 and 4 miles away, respectively.

Welcome Foods Seeks Rezoning for Gas Station, Convenience Store, and Drive-Thru Restaurant

Welcome Foods requested a rezoning from mixed-use to C2 and a special use permit to develop a 5,000 sq ft gas station and convenience store with fuel pumps and an 1,800 sq ft drive-thru restaurant on 2.13 acres at 42025 and 4165 Flat Shoals Road. The applicant, Welcome Foods, has over 25 years of experience in the Metro Atlanta area with over 40 active sites. The proposed development includes a convenience store with a full-service kitchen (Welcome Food Kitchen) and a separate drive-thru restaurant. The applicant noted a 70-foot buffer from adjacent residential property. The staff has not yet completed a full evaluation but confirmed the applicant is applying for a special use permit and rezoning to C2, which is required for gas stations. Public comment included questions about compliance with new regulations regarding distance from residential areas and other gas stations, as well as the operating hours and nature of the food service facilities. The applicant stated the food service would be grab-and-go and available from morning to evening, with the drive-thru typically closing around 9-10 PM and the internal kitchen closing around 8 PM. The gas station operating hours are flexible and would be determined in communication with the city.