'Liberty Hall' Would Replace Abandoned Gas Station

ALPHARETTA, GA -- If developers get their way, they would replace a "troublesome" eyesore in the heart of downtown Alpharetta.

33 South Main LLC has submitted an application to the city for variances to accommodate its project to replace an abandoned gas station with what it's calling Liberty Hall, a four-story building that will house an upscale restaurant, retail shops and offices situated on .31 acres between Marietta Street and Milton Avenue.

According to an application submitted to the city, the company is seeking a height variance of 16 feet above the permitted 60 feet; parking variances to reduce the number of spaces from 59 to 36; and a variance from the city's sign ordinance to allow for one frontage sign on Main Street, one additional sign on the north side of the property and another sign on the south side of the property.

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"These variances will not harm existing properties and the redevelopment will improve property values in the downtown area," John T. Adams, partner with 33 South Main LLC, said. Adams went on to say that the building will compliment existing buildings surrounding the property, including Alpharetta City Hall as well as the Town Green across Main Street.

The proposal is expected to contain 9,500 square feet of space dedicated to fine dining, 12,000 square feet office space, 7,000-square-foot private social club that would be part of the restaurant. Cigars would be sold at the club, but cigarettes would be prohibited.

"Thought it would be shorter and smaller in scale than City Hall, Liberty Hall will be a beautiful addition to downtown Alpharetta's vibrant rebirth," Adams goes on to state. "By eliminating a troublesome eyesore and replacing it with a dynamic and socially conscious development consisting of handmade bricks and authentic period architectural elements, the application will elaborate on the city's vision for a livelier downtown."

The Alpharetta Planning Commission is set to consider the case at its Wednesday, July 15 meeting, which will start at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

The Alpharetta City Council will take up the case at its Monday, July 25 meeting, which will also start at 6:30 p.m.

City Hall is located at 2 Park Plaza.

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Rendering via 33 South Main LLC