A city flag

for Peachtree City may be waving soon.

During its

meeting Thursday night, City Council will consider a design for flag that

has been approved by the city's Recreation Commission.

Council also

will consider a variance request to allow land grading in the flood plain

area of the Wilshire Estates subdivision near Ga. Highway 74 south and

Holly Grove Road.

The new flag,

which features a modified version of the existing city logo, also depicts

a path leading into the sun. In a memo explaining the selection, director

of leisure services Randy Gaddo informed council that the selection process

included several public meetings and obtaining public input on the design.

Informal quotes

secured by staff indicate the cost for an indoor embroidered flag would

run between $200 and $250 while an outdoor flag would cost between $50

and $70, Gaddo wrote.

The request

for the grading variance at Wilshire Estates from Centex Homes would involve

grading activity at 16 lots in the subdivision. But staff is recommending

denial of the variance not only to protect against a future flood hazard,

but also to help protect the quality of the Flat Creek watershed in that

area, according to Jim Williams, the city's director of developmental

services.

The approved

concept plat contained inaccurate or incomplete topographic information,

Williams said.

If the variance

is denied, it will likely result in the developer losing some lots in

the subdivision, Williams indicated.