Politics & Government
Despite Delays City Council Sees New Sandy Springs Hotel on the Horizon
Construction has been on hold for the four star boutique hotel, which would be located on Abernathy Road at Mount Vernon Highway, due to a lack of financing.
Sandy Springs City Council approved an extension of the Land Disturbance Permit for the planned Sandy Springs Grand Bohemian Hotel, on Tuesday.
Construction has been on hold for the four star boutique hotel due to a lack of financing. It would be located on Abernathy Road at Mount Vernon Highway.
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The Kessler Entererprises' 180-day extension is one of several already granted to the company, Councilwoman Dianne Fries noted. The real estate development company owns several luxury hotels and resorts.
Gabriel Sterling suggested a greater extension of 365 days.
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Supporting the 180-day period, Mayor Eva Galambos said, “[They] seem to be close to getting financing…I don’t see anything wrong with keeping the pressure on to get that financing as soon as possible.”
Joseph Foltz, attorney for The Kessler Enterprises, confirmed to Council members that the company is close to securing a loan.
Plans for the hotel include, 275 guest rooms, 25,000 square-feet of meeting room space, 8,000 square-feet of grand ballroom space, and nearly 300 full-time jobs.
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