Peachtree Corners News and Updates from Jeanne Aulbach

(Excerpt from e-newsletter)

By Jeanne Aulbach

Peachtree Corners City Council At Large – Post 4

• Planning Commission Meeting – Sept 12 – 7:00 PM - City Hall

I have attached the agenda. You can see the packet here. There are three hearings and two other items on the agenda.

· A request to rezone property from M-1, Light Industry, to R-TH at 5555 Spalding Drive, the site of the old Akzo Nobel building that burned down. The request is to construct 25 attached single-family townhomes ranging in size from 2,250 to 3,500 square feet.

· A request for a special use permit to allow a pawn shop in a C-2 zoning district for property located at 6385 Spalding Drive. This is in the small shopping center at the corner of Spalding and Holcomb Bridge The pawn shop is currently located across the street.

· A request to approve the concept plan for the new town center.

· Continued Review and Discussion of City Entryway Features Design Concepts.

· City of Peachtree Corners 2033 Comprehensive Plan Work Program review. You can see more about the plans on the city website and see the plans here.

• City Council Meeting –November 18 – 7:00 PM - City Hall

I do not have the agenda yet, but it looks like we will have a very interesting working session. Plus, we will hear the request for rezoning on Spalding Terrace across from Norcross High to allow 19 single family home to be built. You can see the information in the Planning Commission packet from last month here.

• Town Hall Meeting - November 19 - 7:00 PM - Avocet Clubhouse

Join Mayor Mike Mason, Councilman Alex Wright and me for an update on city events and news. Our special guest will be Greg Ramsey, our new Public Works Director. The clubhouse address is 4820 Avocet Drive. Just follow Avocet Drive down the hill to the stop sign and take a right into the amenities area.

• Town Hall Meeting - November 20 - 7:00 PM - Fields Club

Councilwoman Lorri Christopher, Councilman Weare Gratwick and Councilman Alex Wright will take questions and provide information.

News & Events

• Peachtree Corners Business Assn – November 13 – 5:00 PM – GMC- Duluth

We are excited to celebrate the Companies, People and Events that have helped to contribute to the Success of the PCBA and its Impact on the PC community. You will have ample opportunities to sample delicious food, network with peers, meet VIP’s and participate in the Election of new officers for the PCBA

See more about this event and register here.

• Christmas in the Corners – November 22 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - The Corners Parkway

This was a great even last year and will be even bigger this year. The parade starts at 10:00 but there will be many more activities and great food. NEW this year to Candy Cane Lane, along with Santa’s Workshop & Food Trucks will be our new “The Village Shoppes” Art and Crafts Booths. Check out all the news here.