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Thursday, November 15, 2012

New Restaurants, Retail Development Planned Near Forum

A proposal to develop a 4.5-acre tract on S.R. 141 and Medlock in Peachtree Corners has been submitted by a local firm.

A developer has submitted a proposal for retail, restaurants and office space to be built on property across the street from The Forum Shopping Center on S.R. 141. Preliminary plans have been submitted to the City of Peachtree Corners. A portion of the tract of land to be developed fronts S.R. 141, adjacent to Piedmont Bank, the proposed usage calls for space for restaurants, retail space and possibly another bank. This acreage is currently zoned for commercial use (C-2). And behind Piedmont Bank, fronting Medlock Bridge Road, is proposed multi-level retail and office space. This property is currently zoned for apartments and would need to be rezoned for commercial use. "We've had interest from a steak house, an Italian grill and possibly …

BMS

7:47 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012

Two new developments at the location of two of the four intersections recently mentioned here as some of the worst in Peachtree Corners. Should be fun. At any rate, it should be a nice early test of the city's ability to manage planning and infrastructure.   more ›

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Planning Commission Votes Thumbs Down on Wal-Mart Plan

Developer's plans for Sturbridge Square Apts. in Peachtree Corners voted down.

Planning authorities this week voted against swapping multi-family housing for retail development in Peachtree Corners. Tuesday night, County Planning Commissioners voted 8-0 to recommend that County Commissioners deny an application from Bright-Meyers 2001 LLC for rezoning 21.21 acres from residential to commercial at the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Jimmy Carter Boulevard. Proposed plans called for replacing the existing Sturbridge Square Apartments with 182,887 square-feet of retail – most likely a Wal-Mart shopping center – and 880 parking spaces. The Planning Commission’s vote followed the recommendation of denial from county staff.  “When we analyzed this, staff noted that the future development map recommends that this …

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