Planning Commission nixes new fast-food addition to PTC’s southside, cites developer-homeowners agreement on drive-thru limit
A proposal to construct a Burger King restaurant in the Wilshire Pavilion area on Ga. Highway 74 South was denied Sept. 12 by the Peachtree City Planning Commission. The applicant can appeal the decision to the City Council.
The 4-0 vote to deny was based largely on a 2007 agreement forged between the Wilshire homeowners’ association, the city and the developer that only one restaurant with a drive-thru be permitted on the outparcel sites bordering Hwy. 74 South and Rockaway Road.
Commissioners initially heard the request on Aug. 8 but continued the item until representatives of Premier Kings, Inc. could meet with the HOA. That meeting occurred, though residents maintained overwhelmingly that they opposed another restaurant with a drive-thru window.
Commissioners during the discussion cited the agreement worked out between the city, developer and the HOA.
“I see no need to change it,” said Commissioner Aaron Daily.
The motion to deny the came with a 4-0 vote.
Premier Kings can appeal the decision to the City Council.
The request by Premier Kings, Inc., asked to construct a Burger King restaurant along Hwy. 74 South on a 1.6-acre lot adjacent to the Zaxby’s restaurant. The sticking point was that the ordinance for the Wilshire Village retail area specifies that only one freestanding restaurant with a drive-thru be permitted in the area.
