Fairburn, GA — rezoning & P&Z cases
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SAE-740-U-T4D-W — site_plan
Carvana-ADESA is proposing a new 68,160 SF industrial building (Building K) at their Atlanta facility on Oakley Industrial Boulevard. The project includes detailed site plans, building schematics, and architectural elevations showing a new warehouse/distribution structure with lighting and operational specifications.
A26-0293 — Vehicle storage and logistics facility with inspection/photo building and cosmetics building
Carvana proposes a vehicle storage and logistics facility on 234.57 acres currently zoned M-1 (Industrial), with two buildings totaling approximately 110,000 square feet and capacity for 10,126 vehicle storage spaces plus 452 employee parking spaces. The project involves site plan approval for the conceptual development including building construction, parking areas, landscaping modifications, and utility infrastructure.
80-431 — other
Chick-fil-A #5571 is seeking approval to relocate an existing monument sign further north on the property at 8032 Senoia Road. The new 49 square foot sign will be positioned at 20 feet above road grade to improve visibility for drivers approaching from either direction on Senoia Road. This is a sign relocation and design modification that does not involve zoning changes or land use modifications.
PSB-6865 — General automobile repair shop (1,462 square feet, excluding body repair and major component overhaul)
Valvoline is seeking to construct a 1,462-square-foot automobile repair shop on a 0.58-acre site in the C-2 (General Commercial) zone, requesting two variances: a reduction of the landscaped buffer from 35 feet to 10 feet adjacent to Highway 74, and a reduction of the sign setback from right-of-way from 15 feet to 5 feet due to GDOT land acquisition for road widening. Staff recommends approval of both variance requests with conditions requiring further review for any significant modifications to the site plan.
80-239 — Trucking yard operations
Roadone IntermodaLogistics is seeking to operate a trucking yard facility on a 41.96-acre M-2 zoned property. This use is governed by Section 80-239 of the Fairburn ordinance, which permits truck terminals in M-2 districts but requires compliance with specific standards including 24/7 security, a minimum 5-acre lot, and prohibitions on long-term storage and sleeping facilities. Developers should note the existing regulations and compliance requirements for industrial logistics operations in Fairburn.
26-058 — RaceTrac gas station with convenience store (14 vehicle fueling positions, 5 truck fueling positions, 6,008 SF convenience store)
A traffic impact analysis for a proposed RaceTrac gas station and convenience store development at the southeast corner of SR 74 and Howell Avenue. The project includes 14 vehicle fueling positions, 5 truck fueling positions, and a 6,008 SF convenience store with access from two driveways on SR 74 and Howell Avenue. The study evaluates existing and future (2028) traffic operations at surrounding intersections to ensure adequate capacity.
01-100 — RaceTrac fuel and convenience store
RaceTrac is developing a fuel/convenience store facility at the intersection of Fairburn Industrial Boulevard and Howell Avenue in Fairburn. The project requires an approved Erosion & Sediment Control Plan demonstrating compliance with Georgia stormwater regulations and protection of nearby state waters and buffers. This site plan approval is a standard requirement for the development and operations of the proposed commercial use.
FG-3000 — site_plan
RaceTrac proposes a new fuel convenience store development at the intersection of Fairburn Industrial Boulevard and Howell Avenue on a parcel currently zoned M-2 (Heavy Industrial). The site plan includes the storefront, fuel canopy, dumpster enclosure, parking, utilities, and stormwater management infrastructure.
80-208 — Child day care center
An applicant seeks a use permit to operate a child day care center in an existing structure on 1.64 acres currently zoned O&I at the northeast corner of Milam Road and Plantation Road. Staff finds the use consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding land uses, and recommends approval with the condition that the applicant adhere to supplemental regulations for child day care centers. The facility will operate 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, with 8 parking spaces and significant open space (87% of the site).
25-287 — Warehouse/Distribution Facility
Alpha Industrial Properties proposes a 158,600 square-foot warehouse distribution facility on 20.517 acres zoned M-2 (Heavy Industrial). The site plan meets all M-2 setback and parking requirements with proposed impervious cover at 34% (below the 60% allowance) and includes adequate loading and trailer parking for industrial operations.
80-251 — 8-unit townhouse development
The applicant requests rezoning of 0.72 acres from R-3 (Single-family Residential) to R-CT (Residential Condominium/Townhouse) to permit an 8-unit townhouse development with single-family attached units and a maximum density of 11 units per acre. The project includes comprehensive design and development standards for building setbacks, landscaped buffers, architectural materials, and site amenities including sidewalks and open space.
80-254 — variance
This variance request seeks relief from parking space requirements, proposing a reduction from 26 to 19 spaces on a property in the Georgia Highway 74 Overlay District. Staff recommends approval with the condition that any significant modifications to the parking plan require additional Planning and Zoning Commission review. The property's size and configuration create an extraordinary hardship, and the relief would be in harmony with the overlay district's intent to promote mixed-use development along the corridor.
80-253 — 4,014 square foot drive-through restaurant and 1,265 square foot oil change building
This case involves a parking variance request for a mixed-use development (drive-through restaurant and oil change facility) on 0.88 acres in a commercial district. The applicant is seeking approval to reduce required parking from 26 spaces to 19 spaces, citing the lower demand of drive-through retail operations. Staff recommends approval of the variance.
2021-178 — plat
This is a final plat approval for a residential development on Vickers Road in Fairburn. A concurrent variance is also being considered, though the specific variance details are not provided in the agenda text. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in Vickers Road area development or need to understand the variance being granted.
21-2026 — Mixed-use residential development with 175 rental dwelling units, community amenities (clubhouse, pool, dog park, trail, pavilion), dedicated public community park, and conservation area
This is a rezoning request from AG-Agricultural and O-I (Office & Institutional) to Planned Development for a 21.89-acre mixed-use residential development called NextMetro with 175 rental units (52 one-bed, 70 two-bed, 53 three-bed) at 8.0 dwelling units per acre. The proposal includes a concurrent variance request for relief from the multi-family perimeter restriction, which prohibits multi-family uses along property perimeters except adjacent to existing multi-family or more intense uses. Community opposition focused on traffic and density concerns.
65-112 — Master-planned multifamily residential community
This rezoning request seeks to convert a 1.86-acre parcel along Milam Road into a master-planned multifamily residential development, which conflicts with the city's comprehensive plan designating the area as a Suburban Neighborhood with limited development encouraged until a specific area plan is established. Staff recommends denial due to insufficient infrastructure capacity, incomplete traffic analysis, and misalignment with approved growth policies, though traffic safety and public facility concerns could be addressed through additional study and conditions if approved.
28-2019 — Retrofit of existing commercial building with second level addition and patio area
KKL Properties is proposing a retrofit of an existing 7,100-square-foot commercial building at 25 Smith Street in the DTMU zoning district, including addition of a second level with patio area. The project is subject to Highway 29 Overlay District design standards and staff recommends approval of the proposed elevations with conditions.
17-2026 — Single-family residence
George Murray is requesting a variance to reduce the building setback requirement from 15 feet to 10 feet for a new residential property he owns in Fairburn. The variance is based on the unusual size and shape of the lot and would allow optimal utilization while maintaining neighborhood aesthetic standards. Developers should monitor this case if similar setback constraints affect their projects in Fairburn's residential zones.
GI-002 — Support Track Expansion
CSX Transportation is seeking approval for a conceptual support track expansion at the Fairburn, GA Terminal involving 45.5 acres of development (disturbance) with 16 acres of added stone area. The project includes new grade crossing, track infrastructure, and improvements to existing rail facilities on land currently zoned M-2 for industrial/manufacturing use.
80-242 — Mixed-use residential community with 175 rental units (52 one-bedroom, 70 two-bedroom, 53 three-bedroom), amenities, conservation area, and dedicated public park
NextMetro seeks to rezone 21 acres from agricultural and office/institutional zoning to Planned Development for a 175-unit multifamily rental community, conflicting with the Comprehensive Plan's Suburban Neighborhood designation which emphasizes lower-density single-family housing. Staff recommends denial due to inconsistency with adopted planning policies, insufficient traffic and infrastructure analysis despite community concerns about congestion and stormwater runoff, and compatibility issues with adjacent residential uses, though the project would introduce housing diversity and contribute a dedicated public park.
06-2025 — Single-family dwelling with pool construction
This case involves a residential pool construction plan for a single-family dwelling lot in the Durham Lakes development. The project requires erosion and sedimentation control measures for 0.04 acres of disturbed area with 714 square feet of impervious surface on a 0.26-acre lot. Developers should be aware of stormwater management requirements for similar residential construction projects in Fairburn.
80-372 — other
Case 80-372 concerns open space reservation requirements within Fairburn's Georgia Highway 74 Overlay Zoning District. The case establishes standards for lot coverage bonuses, density incentives, secondary road networks, and preservation of natural features tied to development intensity. Developers should review these requirements if proposing projects along Georgia Highway 74, as they impose specific restrictions on gasoline service stations, drive-through restaurants, architectural standards, and outdoor dining areas.
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