Planning Commission postpones Wansley grocery rezoning to July 14

The commission postponed consideration of a rezoning for a proposed Wansley grocery and kitchen at East Wansley Drive at the neighborhood’s request. Cheryl Bratero, a nearby property owner, said neighbors want an on‑site meeting with the project owner to review the developer’s plans and voice concerns before formal consideration. The applicant (who identified herself during the hearing) said she had reached out to neighborhood leaders and initially consented to an earlier two‑week postponement but agreed to the July 14 delay to accommodate a fuller neighborhood meeting.

Why it matters: Commissioners and staff encouraged the parties to meet, noting such conversations usually help projects by resolving issues before formal hearings. Staff clarified that postponing the item until July 14 will push any Council consideration to a later cycle, likely into August, given ordinance submittal deadlines.

Action: Commissioner Powell moved to accept the neighborhood’s postponement request to July 14; Commissioner Bedrosian seconded and the motion passed without objection. The commission noted the applicant’s willingness to meet with neighborhood representatives as a positive step.

Ending: The item is scheduled for the commission’s July 14 meeting; staff and the applicant are expected to report back with the results of the neighborhood meeting.