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September 12, 2013 | northfulton.com | 73,500 circulation Revue & News, Johns Creek Herald, Milton Herald & Forsyth Herald combined | 50¢ | Volume 28, No. 37
Planning Commission OK's Islamic Center Mosque heads to city council
• The Islamic Center of North Fulton’s hearing before the Alpharetta City Council will be Sept. 23. • The city expects a large turnout for the meetings and will have overflow seating at City Hall.
By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com
HALEY HAMBLEN/Staff
Nora and Colette Starratt enjoy the poolside treats at the Y's 15th birthday party.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The expansion of the Islamic Center of North Fulton, on Rucker Road, passed a major hurdle Sept. 5 when it received approval from the city Planning Commission. In a 5-1 vote, the commissioners heard from a litany of speakers both for and against the new 7,900-square-foot building before giving it the go-ahead to council later in the month. The center – which includes a mosque and home for the imam – came before the city three years ago with plans to build a 12,000-square-foot expansion on the 4-acre lot that would adjoin the existing imam’s home. Another gymlike building would replace the existing house where religious services are now held. It was
unanimously denied by council after residents complained that it was too much development in a residential district. The center sued and now, thanks to court mediation, a compromise is on the table. The new request is for two buildings – a 6,300-square-foot main community hall and a 1,600-square-foot communing hall for a total of 7,900 square feet. The center sits on 4 acres on Rucker Road, just west of Roswell Road.
See CENTER, Page 28
Alpharetta YMCA turns 15 ALPHARETTA, Ga. – On the afternoon of Aug. 7, Alpharetta’s Ed Isakson branch of the YMCA celebrated 15 years of community impact. It has grown to serve over 17,000 residents in the cities of Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Milton. The community was invited to partake in outdoor pool party festivities where they could enjoy cookout-style food and upbeat tunes. Information tables of programs the facility offers were set up showing activities to
fulfill a variety of interests. Attendees settled down to listen to board members Scott Doll, Marty Lippert, Dan Pile and Jim Paine share the story of the progression of the Alpharetta YMCA up to the 15th year and proclaim their excitement for the future of the community outreach to come. —Haley Hamblen
This was one of many events Sept. 5 More weekend event photos page 14
The Islamic Center of North Fulton wants to expand their building.
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