QuikTrip developers plan to proceed despite city’s move to reverse decision to replat parcel of land
Cheap gas, endless fountain soda varieties and ready-made gas station sandwiches aren’t a desire for many Ormewood Park residents — at least in their backyards, anyways.
QuikTrip was set to open a 14-pump, 5,700-square-foot gas station and convenience store at 731 Moreland Avenue — currently a rundown Jiffy Grocery Store — but encountered a few setbacks.
“No QT Here,” an association of several neighborhood groups, hired a “specialist attorney” to fight the proposed gas station.
They’ve managed to halt the project. At least for now.
The city’s planning office revoked its approval for replatting the lot slated for the QT because splitting one of the commercial lots would have violated frontage regulations.
The property owner, Gobind L. Madan, has 30 days to appeal the decision.
The building permit approval for the project has been put on hold as the city waits for QuikTrip to make their next move, according to a release from “No QT Here.”
East Atlanta Patch has been following the story closely and explains some legalities here.
What are your predictions? Will QuikTrip prevail or will “No QT Here” claim victory?– share your take in the comments.
