Hilton Garden Inn, East Point, Georgia

Columbia Engineering was the site design consultant for a commercial subdivision located in East Point, Georgia. The 6.49 acre site was subdivided into three parcels with one 3.70 acre parcel configured for a new Hilton Garden Inn. The other two parcels were set aside for future development of restaurants. The site location, close to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, was an excellent location for hotel and restaurant development. The predevelopment site was an abandoned parking lot and was to be redeveloped as noted above.

Columbia Engineering performed initial land planning, subdivision and variance approvals from East Point as well as the final site design and permitting. Several problems had to be overcome to bring this project to fruition. First was the subdivision itself which had to be approved by the East Point governmental agencies. Secondly variances were required for building height, number of rooms, and the proximity of the alcohol-serving facility to nearby churches. Variance processes were spearheaded by Columbia Engineering and included completing the necessary forms and attending the subsequent public hearing to see that the process was completed.

Because the site was so compact with so much proposed to be constructed on it, adequate room for a standard surface detention pond meeting all of the appropriate requirements was not possible. A creative solution was developed using a combination surface pond and a Kristar Water Quality device to meet the specified requirements and to allow the project to be developed as visualized.

This project required not only creative conceptual design but also exemplary storm water design practices to make the project viable. This was also a complicated project from a jurisdictional standpoint requiring the processing of subdivision and variance approvals as well as construction plan permitting.

Through fundamental design and adherence to City of East Point requirements, the Columbia team was able to complete this project in an efficient manner and with sound engineering practices. We are pleased to contribute to the success of this project.