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Meeting Summary
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners Zoning Hearing on April 21, 2026 addressed multiple land use matters, with the most significant decisions being the denial of two Walmart drone delivery pad applications at 3100 Johnson Ferry Rd. and Ernest Barrett Pkwy. due to land use concerns and proximity to residential areas. The board also approved a rezoning at the northwest corner of South Cobb Dr. and Riverview Rd. from R20/TS to NRC for retail sales, and denied a lot size reduction request to keep a miniature pony on a 0.5-acre residential lot at Heritage Glen Dr.
Key Decisions (10)
Consent Agenda Approval
Board approved multiple consent agenda items including Z11-2026 (Novus Works rezoning from ONI to CRC), Z14-2026 (Lloyd Development Services rezoning from R20 to LI for warehouses on Hickory Grove Rd.), Z15-2026 (Cameron Neary rezoning from UVC/GC to CRC for convenience store with fuel sales at George Busby Pkwy. and Frey Rd.), and several land use permits and other business items.
Z6-2026 Cauliflower Inc. Rezoning Added to Consent
Rezoning from GC to LI for hydraulics business at northwest corner of Old 41 Highway and Haynes Rd. in Landlot 934 of 19th District.
Z27-2025 Knight Partners LLC Rezoning to NRC
Rezoning from R20 and TS to NRC for retail sales at northwest corner of South Cobb Dr. and Riverview Rd. in Landlots 754 and 759 of 17th District. Originally requested CRC for convenience store with fuel sales but revised to NRC.
OB2-2026 Adesuwa Fadarin Bakery Stipulation Amendment
Amendment to stipulations for bakery at 3691 Atlanta Rd. in Landlot 743 of 17th District. Changes included customer hours from 8am to 7am-7pm, allowing loading/unloading on north side of building, dumpster enclosure location approved by district commissioner, neon sign increased from 1ft x 1ft to 3ft x 3ft, and allowing up to 8 outdoor seats on front patio.
LUP7-2026 Jessica Weaver Wellness Studio Held
Temporary land use permit request to operate wellness studio at 3917 Dallas-Ackworth Hwy. in Landlot 75 of 20th District was held pending health department clarification on septic system for commercial use.
OB13-2026 Creative World Schools Site Plan Amendment Held
Site plan and stipulation amendment for Creative World Schools daycare at northeast corner of Stilesboro Rd. and Dennis Kemp Ln. in Landlot 224 of 20th District was held pending traffic study, stormwater detention plans, and parking analysis for 165-child facility.
OB14-2026 Timothy Terranova Lot Size Reduction for Miniature Pony
Request to reduce lot size requirement from 2 acres to 0.5 acres to keep miniature pony at Heritage Glen Dr. in Landlot 900 of 16th District was denied. Property is in center of platted R15 subdivision with 7 people opposed.
OB16-2026 Walmart Drone Delivery Pad at Johnson Ferry Rd.
Request to install Wing drone delivery operation pad at Walmart at 3100 Johnson Ferry Rd. in Landlots 469 and 470 of 16th District was denied. 51 people opposed, citing land use incompatibility with 2005 zoning stipulations that prohibited high-impact uses. Over 900 residents signed petition in opposition.
OB17-2026 Walmart Drone Delivery Pad at Ernest Barrett Pkwy.
Request to install Wing drone delivery operation pad at Walmart on west side of Ernest Barrett Pkwy. and north side of Powder Springs Rd. in Landlots 765, 789, 790, 791, and 839 of 19th District was denied with prejudice. Staff recommended denial to preserve visual integrity and original design intent of 2000 development approval.
OB19-2026 Mirador Estates Private Road and Gate
Approval for 12-lot single family subdivision at Lower Roswell Rd. in Landlot 1119 of 16th District to have private streets with gate. Development meets all R20 standards with no variances.
Zoning Changes (5)
East side of Interstate North Pkwy., north of Windy Ridge Pkwy., Landlot 944 of 17th District
Novus Works Inc.
South side of Hickory Grove Rd., west of New McEva Road, Landlot 50 of 20th District
Lloyd Development Services
Southwest intersection of George Busby Pkwy. and Frey Rd., Landlot 94 of 20th District
Cameron Neary
Northwest corner of Old 41 Highway and Haynes Rd., Landlot 934 of 19th District
Cauliflower Inc.
Northwest corner of South Cobb Dr. and Riverview Rd., Landlots 754 and 759 of 17th District
Knight Partners LLC
Development Activity (6)
Lloyd Development Services Warehouses
Warehouse development with 50-foot landscape screening buffer where property abuts residential, building closest to residential to include sound attenuating insulation, no outside storage within 100 feet of Hickory Grove Rd., no heavy equipment over 12,500 pounds
Cameron Neary Convenience Store with Fuel
Convenience food store with self-service fuel sales and neighborhood retail sales, rezoned from UVC and GC to CRC
Knight Partners Retail Development
Retail development rezoned from R20 and TS to NRC, originally proposed as convenience store with fuel but revised to retail and restaurant use only
Creative World Schools Daycare
165-child daycare facility with STEAM-focused curriculum, purpose-built school design, three exterior playgrounds totaling approximately 8,000-10,000 square feet, serving ages 3 months to 10 years
Mirador Estates Subdivision
12 single family lots under R20 zoning with private streets and gated entry, 150-foot queuing capacity for decel lane, 57 feet from right-of-way to gate
Cauliflower Inc. Hydraulics Business
Hydraulics business, rezoned from GC to LI with no outdoor storage or display permitted
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Wing Aviation reported 1,400 people on waitlist for drone delivery in Cobb County area including Marietta, Kennesaw, and Powder Springs, indicating strong consumer demand for rapid delivery services.
Housing Demand
Creative World Schools market analysis identified over 6,000 children within 5-mile radius of proposed Stilesboro Rd. location, indicating continued family growth in northwest Cobb County corridor.
Sentiment
Board expressed openness to drone delivery technology as county evolution but emphasized need for comprehensive policy framework before approving commercial drone operations near residential areas.
Infrastructure
Kent Water subdivision HOA raised concerns about aging stormwater infrastructure from 1995 development standards affecting downstream properties, highlighting maintenance challenges for older developments.
Commercial Demand
High-end residential development at 2000 Paces Ferry with 68 architecturally significant homes commands highest prices in area, demonstrating premium residential market strength in East Cobb.