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Clarkesville planning commission approves Waffle House facade and demolition request

The commission signed off on changes to the Waffle House site at 661 W Louise St after first sending the plans back over concerns about the historic corridor.

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January 14, 2025: 661 W Louise St - Waffle House demolition and commercial facade/COA request

The story

In November 2024, the Clarkesville Planning Commission tabled a motion to approve a demolition and facade request for the Waffle House at 661 W Louise St, voting 3-0 to send the plans back to the applicant with suggestions because the site sits in the historic corridor.

SourcesPlanning Commission - Jan 14, 2025 - 5:30 PM: Agenda Packet

The request returned to the commission in January 2025. Commissioners voted 3-0 to approve it with additions, including putting a step parapet over the sign to break up the roofline and installing gooseneck lighting over the signs.

SourcesPlanning Commission - Feb 11, 2025 - 5:30 PM: Agenda PacketPlanning Commission - Jan 14, 2025 - 5:30 PM: MinutesPlanning Commission - Jan 14, 2025 - 5:30 PM: AgendaPlanning Commission - Jan 14, 2025 - 5:30 PM: Agenda Packet

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Approved
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Waffle House demolition/facade request at 661 W Louise St

The commissioners decided to approve the request with the following additions.

Approved
confirmed

661 W Louise St - Waffle House demolition/facade request

The commissioners decided to approve the request with the following additions. Put a step parapet over the sign to help breakup the roofline. Install gooseneck lighting over the signs.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

661 W Louise St - Waffle House Demo/Facade request

661 W Louise St - Waffle House Demo/Facade request.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

661 W Louise St - Waffle House demolition and commercial facade/COA request

661 W Louise St - Waffle House Demo/Facade request.

Tabled
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661 W Louise St - Waffle House commercial facade

The motion to approved was tabled and the plans returned to the applicant with the following suggestions since this will be in the historic corridor:

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