This is one of the zoning cases that MIC’s Zoning Committee is involved in. For more information about MIC’s process and other zoning cases, click here.

This application is for a new commercial development (retail, bank, fast food) and climate controlled self-storage facility on Floyd Road at Nickajack Road.

Case Number: Z-29

Location: 4900 Floyd Road

Applicant: Cornerpoint Partners, LLC

Future Land Use Map Category: Public Institutional

Current Zoning Category: Neighborhood Retail Commercial and R-20 (residential)

Requested Zoning Category: Neighborhood Retail Commercial

Hearing Dates:

Planning Commission: Recommended Approval

Board of Commissioners: postponed until June 18, 2019

Application as Filed: Click Here

Stipulations Letter:  Click Here

Site Plan: Click Here

MIC’s Position: Recommend Approval with Conditions

Final Staff Analysis: Click Here

Board of Commissioners Decision: Approved

This Post Last Updated On: June 20, 2019

Questions? Email MIC’s Zoning Committee

This is one of the zoning cases that MIC’s Zoning Committee is involved in. For more information about MIC’s process and other zoning cases, click here.

This application is to allow the continued operation of the Mableton Banquet Hall.

Case Number: Z-28

Location: 6116 Mableton Parkway

Applicant: Ellenwood MCRE, LLC

Future Land Use Map Category: Community Activity Center

Current Zoning Category: Planned Shopping Center (obsolete category)

Requested Zoning Category: Community Retail Commercial

Hearing Dates:

Planning Commission: Recommended Approval

Board of Commissioners: postponed until June 18, 2019

Application as Filed: Click Here

Stipulations Letter: Click Here

MIC’s Position: Recommend Approval with Conditions

Final Staff Analysis: Click Here

Board of Commissioners Decision: Approved

This Post Last Updated On: June 20, 2019

Questions? Email MIC’s Zoning Committee

One of the most talked-about subjects in our Facebook group is restaurants. MIC’s Economic Development Committee decided to visit Mableton restaurants periodically, and provide some basic information about them — or in other words, “shine a spotlight” on the restaurants in our community. MIC does not endorse the restaurants; the Spotlight exists simply to introduce Mabletonians to restaurants in Mableton.

Date of visit: Thursday, March 21, 2019, 11:45a.m.

Food type: Authentic Mexican and Latin American

Takeout/Delivery:  Takeout:  yes – Delivery: no, but catering available.

Location:  6912 Mableton Parkway SE, Mableton 30126

Phone:   770.745.8421

Hours: Monday, Friday, Saturday 8am to 9pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9am to 9pm; Sunday 8am to 8pm

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Tacoprado1

Website:  not found

Food Safety Score:  81 – “B” – February 22, 2019

Ambience:  Casual, no alcohol; reservations not accepted, good for kids, TVs onsite

Wifi: yes

Parking:   Private lot with bike parking

Experience:  Busy and great!  Menu is in Spanish only; translations are easily Googled and the staff pleasantly explains.  Orders are taken at the back counter, meals delivered to table…real dishes and silverware.  A large fresh complimentary condiment table is provided (i.e. diced jalapenos, poblano peppers, red onions, radishes, green & red sauces); very clean, more space inside than exterior would indicate.  Appetizer of chips and salsa is not complimentary ($.75). Note: all sauces have a bit of “heat”.

What we ate:  Shrimp/Queso Nachos, trio of Tacos (beef tongue, fish, shrimp) served in softened thin corn tacos deliciously seasoned, and Shrimp Quesadilla (along with the appetizer chips & salsa; the chips are not salted.)  All was quite delicious

Staff super-friendly and efficient; we would definitely return!

Commissioner Lisa Cupid and Planning Commissioner Galt Porter will host their monthly Community Zoning meeting on Wednesday, March 27 at 6pm at the South Cobb Community Center. Mableton applications to be discussed include:

Z-80 – Embry Development – a new development of about 90 townhouses on Old Bankhead Highway.

Z-82 – IGBO Union – additional parking and building renovation for this cultural center on Mableton Parkway.

Z-11 – Family Life Restoration Center – use of their building on Mableton Parkway near Factory Shoals for transitional housing and job training for the homeless.

The South Cobb Community Center is located at 620 Lions Club Drive in Mableton. Please note the meeting start time is 6pm. Everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity to learn more about these zoning cases and share your thoughts with the decisionmakers in a roundtable situation.

Cobb County PARKS  Department will be hosting a series of public input meetings to discuss planning for the future of new park properties purchased through the 2008 PARKS Bond program. Although there is currently no funding for the development of these properties, the County wants to know how you would like these parcels to be used as parks, once funding is identified. There are a series of meetings being held around the County and one of them is focused on property here in Mableton – 21 acres on Henderson Road at Veterans Memorial Highway at Nickajack Creek. The map shows the property, which is just east of the Publix at Providence Pavilion. The meeting will be March 20 at 6:30 to 8:00pm at the South Cobb Community Center, 620 Lions Club Drive.

The Mableton Improvement Coalition has had a long history of advocating for this property and other acreage that is important for recreation and historical significance. Because of MIC’s work, the 103 acres of county property along Discovery Boulevard will receive county funding from the current SPLOST (1% sales tax) for trails, parking and restrooms. Engineering work is currently underway with hopes of the park opening to the public in late 2019 or early in 2020.

Now it’s time to advocate for this park property on Henderson Road. Be sure to attend this meeting!

One of the most talked-about subjects in our Facebook group is restaurants. MIC’s Economic Development Committee decided to visit Mableton restaurants periodically, and provide some basic information about them — or in other words, “shine a spotlight” on the restaurants in our community. MIC does not endorse the restaurants; the Spotlight exists simply to introduce Mabletonians to restaurants in Mableton.

Date of visit: 11:45am, Friday, February 22, 2019

Food type: BBQ Wings

Takeout/Delivery: Recommended; very small eating space, 2 bistro tables, benches along wall
email: mailto:rjabswings@hotmail.com, grubhub, Ubereats.com $10 minimum for delivery option

Location: 6274 Mableton Parkway, Suite B, near Factory Shoals Road

Phone: 770.739.7200 Fax: 770.739.7210

Hours:  Mon-Thurs 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Closed Sundays

Website:  www.rjabswings.com

Facebook: RjabsWings

Food Safety Score:  97 (Feb 15, 2018)

Ambience:  Straightforward counter orders, in-and-out friendly

Wifi: none detected

Parking: adequate for in-and-out takeout

Experience:   VERY busy at lunch on a Friday, mostly takeout orders.  Menu includes wings, burgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, fish, turkey burgers, philly steak sandwiches, plus sides and drinks (canned only). All meals served only in Styrofoam to-go containers; no drive-thru; credit/debit cards accepted. Kids’ and Family Package menus available. No public restroom. 10 different wing sauces; signature “original” is light, great combo sweet and heat – can order “naked” wings with sauce on side. Catering available. Very reasonable prices.

For all the Restaurant Spotlights, click here.

Commissioner Lisa Cupid and Planning Commissioner Galt Porter will hold their regular community zoning meeting in Mableton on Wednesday, February 27 at 6pm at the South Cobb Community Center, 620 Lions Club Drive in Mableton. On the agenda will be these Mableton applications:

Z-61 EMAE, LLC  –  originally an application for townhouses, now small single family development on Factory Shoals Road

Z-80 Embry Development Company – townhouse development on Old Bankhead Highway

Z-82 IGBO Union Atlanta – expansion of parking and building upgrade on Mableton Parkway

OB-80 Alan Baran –  change of stipulations for a truck terminal on Six Flags Parkway

Z-11 Family Life Restoration Center –  an application to allow a homeless shelter on Mableton Parkway

Z-13 Amber-Shea, LLC – an application for an event center on Veterans Memorial

OB-5 Hilltop Shopping Center – an application to allow vocational schools in this shopping center on Veterans Memorial

The local, evening meeting is a great chance to speak directly to the decisionmakers about zoning applications in our community. Be sure to attend!

MIC’s HOA Network will hold its first HOA Forum of the new year on Saturday, March 9 at 10:30am at the South Cobb Regional Library in Mableton.

The topic will be “Dealing with Risks, including Short-Term Rentals”, a critical topic for communities seeing a rise in Airbnb and similar non-traditional, online rental services.  The meeting will feature a panel of experts in insurance, financing, legal and property management.  The event is open to all HOA’s in the area.

MIC’s HOA Network provides a forum for Homeowner Associations (HOAs) to share ideas and best practices, improve communications and connections, develop greater advocacy and community engagement to build and maintain stronger associations in our area.

Is your association a member? If not, join now at www.mableton.org/hoa-network/.