My Alpharetta Newsletter for September 30, 2022
Recycle Computers And Electronics October 1
North Fulton businesses and residents will be able to recycle computers and other electronic equipment on Saturday, October 1 from 8:30 AM until 12:00 PM. Most items can be recycled at no cost, but there is a fee for some items.
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Darshana: A Glimpse into the Hindu Civilization
Alpharetta is an amazingly diverse community, with residents representing numerous regions, countries, religions, and cultures. Many of our neighbors trace their heritage to the Hindu Civilization and its rich culture and traditions. An event happening this Saturday at the Preston Ridge Community Center will help you explore that culture.
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Master Gardeners Fall Workshop Series Underway
The North Fulton Master Gardeners have a fantastic lineup of free virtual workshops that will help you to develop your green thumb and become the envy of your neighborhood.
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Land Use Corner
A quick look at some of the land use requests currently going through the public hearing process.
MP-22-03 / Z-22-05 / CU-22-02 / V-22-07: North Point Mall Redevelopment
Consideration of a master plan amendment, rezoning, conditional use and variances to allow for the demolition of approximately 464,000 square feet of the existing mall including 2 anchor boxes and redevelopment with 315,700 square feet of new retail, restaurants and creative office, 120,000 square feet of office, 150-room hotel, 900 ‘For-Rent’ units, 36 ‘For-Sale’ townhomes, and approximately 18 acres of open space on 83.67 acres. A master plan amendment is requested to the North Point Mall Master Plan to modify development regulations. A rezoning is requested from PSC (Planned Shopping Center) to MU (Mixed Use) and a conditional use is requested to allow Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’, Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Attached, and to increase the allowable density. Variances are requested to increase building height, encroach into the Georgia 400 buffer for the MARTA BRT and multi-use trail.
Scheduled Hearing Dates
City Council: 11/07/2022
MP-21-10/Z-21-12/CU-21-14/V-21-29: Continuum
Consideration of a master plan amendment, rezoning, conditional use and variances to allow for mixed-use development consisting of 1,545,899 SF office (517,399 SF is existing), 77,600 SF of retail/restaurant use, 82 ‘For-Sale’ townhome units, 488 ‘For-Rent’ units, 218-room hotel and parks and greenspace on 51.9 acres. A master plan amendment is requested to the Oxford Green Master Plan Phase 2 to add Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’, Residential, Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Attached and Hotel. A rezoning is requested from O-I (Office-Institutional) to MU (mixed Use) and a conditional use is requested to allow Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’ Residential, Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’ Attached, and Hotel. A variance is requested to reduce and internal landscape strip requirement.
Scheduled Hearing Dates
Planning Commission: 10/06/2022
City Council: 10/17/2022
CLUP-22-03 / Z-22-11 / V-22-20: Mid Broadwell Residential
Consideration of a comprehensive land use plan amendment, rezoning and variances to allow for the construction of 21 ‘For-Sale’ single-family detached homes and 62 ‘For-Sale townhomes on 10.77 acres. A comprehensive land use plan amendment is requested from Commercial and Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential and a rezoning is requested from C-2 (General Commercial), O-I (Office-Institutional) and R-10M (Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’ or ‘For-Sale’, Residential) to R-8A/D (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’, Attached/Detached, Residential). Variances are requested to reduce the minimum width of townhomes from 30’ to 24’ and reduce front setbacks along internal streets.
Scheduled Hearing Dates
Planning Commission: 10/06/2022
City Council:10/24/2022
Upcoming Events And Meetings
Oct 03
Scarecrow Harvest Begins
8:00 AM Downtown
Stars Quilt Guild
2:30 PM North Park
6:30 PM City Hall
Oct 06
Planning Commission Mtg
6:00 PM City Hall
Oct 07
Wire And Wood Festival
5:00 PM Downtown
Oct 08
Alpharetta Farmers Market
8:30 AM Downtown
Family Day At The
Alpharetta Arts Center
10:00 AM Arts Center
Wire And Wood Festival
5:00 PM Downtown
Oct 09
Free Workshop: Gardening
Inspiration Shared Ideas
2:00 PM Virtual
Gallery Reception:
Natural Expressions 2022
3:00 PM Arts Center
Oct 11
Recreation Commission Mtg
5:30 PM City Hall
Oct 12
Natural Resources Comm
Strategic Planning Session
7:00 PM City Hall
Community Zoning
Information Meeting
6:00 PM City Hall
Oct 13
Historic Preservation
Commission Meeting
3:00 PM City Hall
Oct 15
Alpharetta Farmers Market
8:30 AM Downtown
