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Roswell reaffirms decision allowing church expansion
Cochran Farms neighborhood loses appeal By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council upheld a Design Review Board decision that would allow St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Hardscrabble Road to expand. The council meeting May 28 involved a quasi-judicial hearing, where the Cochran Farms Homeowners Association sought to appeal the board’s approval of plans to add a 14,000-square-foot sanctuary building, 78 additional parking spaces and a new paved access road off Coleman Drive with a gate, lighting and landscaping. City Attorney David Davidson advised elected officials that they must uphold the Design Review Board’s decision if there was any evidence to support it. Attorney Adam Rozen, speaking on behalf of Cochran Farms, told the council the “substandard” access road is the primary concern among homeowners because of increased traffic and the potential safety issues posed to families who ride their bikes and walk down the road. Rozen said an internal traffic circulation plan could be created instead. “When you’re considering the conditions that can be imposed, and balancing how that impacts these two sides, you’re dealing with convenience versus safety and enjoyment concerns,” Rozen said. Several homeowners in Cochran Farms took a turn to
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Legionnaire of the Year Ralph Fike, left, is honored by Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 Commander Tom Billings.
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Alpharetta post announces Legionnaire of Year ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 Commander Tom Billings has chosen a Cumming resident and Operation Desert Storm veteran as Legionnaire of the Year. The honor goes to U.S. Army veteran Ralph Fike. Legionnaire of the Year is the highest recognition bestowed on an individual at the local post level by the outgoing post commander. Billings said that Fike is committed to the post and his fellow legionnaires. “Fike, in his role as chairman of the House
Committee ensures that both routine and more challenging task are accomplished quietly and efficiently,” Billings said. “Ralph is one of those rare individuals who just gets things done. His calm, quiet demeanor, and common-sense approach in dealing with situations is valued and appreciated.” Fike was also unanimously elected at the same May general membership meeting to the position of Junior Vice Commander of the more than 700-member organization.
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