Zoning Committee, August 10, 2026
Votes on First read: rezoning at 570 and 574 Glen Street and 593 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW
What happened
The Atlanta Zoning Committee took no final action on any zoning matter; because a data-center paper (concerning a facility near the West End MARTA station) was pending before the Zoning Review Board, the law department barred public comment on it, and roughly 55 speakers instead…
- Jurisdiction
- Atlanta, GA
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- August 10, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted
Free sample: decision 1 of 6
Referral of items 6-9 to Zoning Review Board
Ordinances for second read Z2637 (686 Highland Avenue NE), Z2638 (Ponce de Leon/Bonaventure Avenue NE), Z2639 (1298 Donnelly Avenue SW), and U2610 (3035/305 Peachtree Road NE / 3027 Bowling Way NE) were referred to the Zoning Review Board (ZRB) on a 6-0 vote. Motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilwoman Collins.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Atlanta Zoning Committee took no final action on any zoning matter; because a data-center paper (concerning a facility near the West End MARTA station) was pending before the Zoning Review Board, the law department barred public comment on it, and roughly 55 speakers instead…
Key Decisions (6)
Referral of items 6-9 to Zoning Review Board
First read: rezoning at 570 and 574 Glen Street and 593 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW
First read: rezoning at 460 and 478 Decatur Street SE
First read: special use permit for personal care home at 192 Nathan Road SW
First read: special use permit for alcohol establishment at 1385 Collier Road NW
First read: special use permit for commercial recreation at 1541 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW
Development Activity (2)
West End Mall redevelopment
Mixed-Use
Data center near West End MARTA station
Industrial
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Multiple data centers are being proposed and built across Southwest…
Infrastructure
Residents report rising utility bills, brownouts, and water-quality concerns attributed…
Housing Demand
Strong community demand for affordable/mixed-use housing near West End MARTA…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, a councilmember, a staff member, an attorney, and 14 members of the public.
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