Flea market proposed for Pottery building

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A company has asked the Banks County government for a conditional use permit to use 89,000 square feet of the old Pottery building at Banks Crossing for a flea market.

Flea market proposed for Pottery building

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Mark Beardsley

in Area Headline News, Top Stories

Wednesday, December 16. 2009

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The Banks County Board of Commissioners and the Banks County Planning Commission have been asked to approve the location of a flea market on prime real estate at Banks Crossing.

Barrow 141 on 316 LLC has petitioned the county for a conditional use permit to turn 89,000 square feet in the old Pottery building into a flea market.

The planning commission will hold a public hearing on the matter Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m. in the board room at the Banks County Courthouse Annex at 150 Hudson Ridge. Whatever recommendation it makes will be considered by the Banks County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the same room. Both meetings are open to the public.

According to Brenda Williams of the planning office, the proposal is to install 36 12.5-foot-by-30-foot booths, 138 10-foot-by-20-foot booths and 19 18-foot-by-20-foot booths. The proposal also calls for a food court and parking for 120 vehicles, Williams said.

At the same meeting, the planning commission will hear another application for a conditional use permit to allow a go-cart track on land owned by the National Hot Rod Association.

Keith Covington of the planning office said the track would be in one of the Atlanta International Dragway’s parking areas.

The commissioners will make the final decision on that request as well at their Jan. 12 meeting.

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#1 JMT on 12/18/09 at 05:40 PM [Reply]

Tear it down or use it just don't let it sit there and become an eye sore.

#2 tj on 12/21/09 at 07:34 PM [Reply]

I don't think this area needs another flea market. They need to use that space for something the teenagers and younger children could enjoy....like a skate park, paintball, skate ring...bounce house and slides....I could go on and on... anything, but not another flea market! They do need to put the building in use for something tho!

#2.1 Anonymous on 12/22/09 at 08:33 AM [Reply]

Well, we already have Funopolis and Skate A Rama. What exactly makes your argument more compelling?

#2.2 heather on 01/30/10 at 12:19 PM [Reply]

i agree this area need to be for teens to have a place to call there own, instead of cursing the streets, we need a place were teens can hang and express them self, we don't need a flea market we have j&j and pendergrass.. that's just to much and a waste of money

#3 DJ on 12/22/09 at 08:35 AM [Reply]

I'm with you guys. We do not need another flea market. I'm sure Outback will love being in the same lot. There are 2 large flea markets within a 20 minute ride anyway. Tear it down or do something productive.

#4 tj on 12/22/09 at 02:49 PM [Reply]

Most teenagers don't hangout at Skate Rama, thats for younger children 10 and under, Funopolis isn't that great in my opinion, it just don't offer enough, and is way over priced.

#4.1 Skate A-Rama on 12/25/09 at 12:44 AM [Reply]

Skate A-Rama is not just for 10 and under. There are no age restrictions in place and people of all ages are welcome. If anyone is interested or has any questions as to the rules, regulations, times, or prices please feel free to email me at skatearamausa@windstream.net.

#5 Banks on 12/22/09 at 07:21 PM [Reply]

Little Mexico comes to Commerce just what we need more bad drivers at banks crossing. When we do this we can create the Banks Crossing Police Department to pull them over.

#5.1 Anonymous on 12/23/09 at 03:22 PM [Reply]

wow. classy. and a little racist.

just what we need...another redneck racist in the area.

#5.1.1 Bill Kessell on 12/25/09 at 06:32 AM [Reply]

Now that you brought it up. I dont see how keeping the Wet Backs out Is being racist? After all they are breaking the law by just being in my country. I bet you would sing a diffront tune if someone broke into your little house. A crook is a crook , a crime is a crime unless you are the do gooder that wants to yell racist while your country gose to hell and english is only a past tense. Yes in deed when it comes to class you are at the top of hill all right . The fact is we need more people to pull thier heads out of the dark spot and speak up ,its your right and by God this is our country. The USA. One more thing , There are alot of us Red necks in the area and if you dont like it leave. At least we will sand up for whats right and speak your minds , Unlike the prissy do gooders.

#5.1.1.1 Delano Finch on 01/22/10 at 02:48 PM [Reply]

Wow, I believe this comment was the single most ignorant thing I've ever read in my life. Hands down. Bar none.

"I dont see how keeping the Wet Backs out Is being racist?"...I think this statement alone speaks for itself as to just how racist it is. Educated, unprejudiced people would never make a statement like this one.

"they are breaking the law by just being in my country"...You know nothing about anyone that you see, do you? You have no idea whether or not someone is here legally, but you're such a closet racist that you don't even care to ask. You just assume. And you know what that does. Except in this case, it does it to just you.

"you would sing a diffront tune if someone broke into your little house"...This doesn't even make sense. I'm white. I could break into someone's house. Being a thief or criminal doesn't make you Mexican, Hispanic, or anything that I guess you aren't. Because to you, you only want your kind here. God help us. I guess you believe that backwoods, uneducated, redneck, low lifes are incapable of being criminals. Think again.

"unless you are the do gooder that wants to yell racist while your country gose to hell and english is only a past tense."...I don't see why you keep using the phrase "do gooder". I guess that's a person who tries to do good correct? Someone who tries to spread intelligence, compassion and humanity. Someone who spends his or her life fighting against exactly what you've demonstrated with your comment? Because that's what I think.

"its your right and by God this is our country."...I don't believe as a gentlemen who I presume is white, you really want to argue about rights and God given land. If you aren't a Native American, then it's safe to say your ancestors stole this land that did not belong to them and killed the people already living on it. And no, they didn't have green cards when they came on the Mayflower either. Ready to give up your blood-land yet?

"At least we will sand up for whats right and speak your minds , Unlike the prissy do gooders."...Again, don't really understand your problem with "do gooders." I guess you call people that who you believe think that they're better than you. That's too bad. If you'd take a minute to read a book, study history, gain some compassion or grow some humanity, then this world, this country, and Lord knows, this region would be a lot better off. You're right, there sure are a whole lotta them good ole boy rednecks around these here parts. But someday, you'll be outnumbered, by people who know what they're talking about. And no, we aren't afraid to speak our minds too. And it sounds much better coming from us.

#5.1.1.2 Joe Christmas on 01/22/10 at 05:40 PM [Reply]

I wonder if this Bill Kessell is a real post or a joke. If it is real the misspelled words and incorrect English is pathetic. If it is a joke it's not funny.

#5.1.1.3 Anonymous on 01/25/10 at 12:26 PM [Reply]

I feel so sorry for your family. If you are this ignorant on the internet I can only imagine what you do to your poor family.

#6 Anonymous on 12/23/09 at 08:35 AM [Reply]

I'm not convinced this is such a bad thing. I would think a flea market in this location would attract the same type clientele shopping at the outlet malls, not the type you typically see at the J&J and Pendergrass Flea Market. I agree we don't need that type of influx in the area, but I think a flea market option at the Pottery would be an excellent way to get more of the out of town dollars passing through Banks Crossing every weekend.

#7 TaxPayer on 12/23/09 at 07:46 PM [Reply]

I have read the comments posted here and agree with a few of you. I believe that the old pottery should be utilized for something else, such as a Target, Best Buy, and Sam’s Club. Most of us here in Commerce, I think would agree we all get exhausted of commuting further to towns nearby to purchase our electronics and other household goods. However we have several places to chose from on eating out, why not have at least a couple of more options to purchase our household appliances or office supplies. I do have the same opinion that we should have a bowling alley, paintball or something for the teenagers to do, but we need it in town where our children can use it more frequently. Some parents may not want to take their children to Banks Crossing and leave them and lets face it some parents don't even care what there children do as long as they leave them alone. It is Christmas time, so let’s just hope for a Christmas Miracle that a Flea Market will not be placed there.

#8 watching on 12/24/09 at 07:17 AM [Reply]

What "we" need at Banks Crossing has little to do with what goes there. The market will make that decision.

The owner of the property originally planned a mall-type development that would include some of the big-box stores people here have mentioned. The economy scuttled that for now, but the question is whether the Banks County government should let the property be used for something so much less desirable. What would Banks County gain from a flea market?

Most of what is bought and sold at a flea market results in zero sales tax, and the utilization of the Pottery building as a flea market will not positively impact its value on the tax rolls. However, it may well make it more difficult for the adjacent outlet center to rent its buildings, thus reducing its value on the tax rolls. I see a strong probability that a flea market will trigger a decline in the business character of that part of Banks Crossing. While it will still have the motels and restaurants, all of the reputable retail businesses will migrate to the Jackson County side. How long do you think Outback will stay if its next-door neighbor is another Pendergrass Flea Market? How many name-brand stores will locate at Commerce Factory Stores next to a flea market? If the flea market comes in, there goes the neighborhood.

#9 1911A1 on 01/04/10 at 09:12 AM [Reply]

I agree that a flea market is the LAST thing this area needs. With Pendergrass and J&J both within a half hour, that's plenty of shopping options for those who want that sort of thing.

My first choice would be to raze the buildings and replace with the big-box retail as mentioned above. Failing that, how about a nice antique mall? There are no real options in the area for those who wish to shop for antiques, and that would be attractive to travelers as well.

On a side note, it's rather curious that the Banks County News has commenting turned off for this article.

#10 hate stupid ppl on 01/22/10 at 12:24 AM [Reply]

I want to know how many of you have been to a real flea market. if its ran right it willnt be like j&j or pendergrass. as for taxs ppl that sell at flea markets if they have a tax id than they add taxes in the price of their stuff. Its not all junk at flea markets. Alot of ppl come from sc and nc to shop at our flea markets so think about the business for everyone around there.

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