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date: 1997-06-16
title: June 16, 1997 Minutes
source: 1997-06/1997-06-16_June 16, 1997_Minutes.pdf
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June 16, 1997

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JUNE 16, 1997

A Special Meeting of the City Council was held June 16, 1997 at 4:00 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Harold Cochran
presided and members present were G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, RonnieSimmons, Fletcher Turner, Jr.

ANNEXATIONS/ REZONINGS: Mayor Pro Tem Harold Cochran turned the meeting over to A.J.Welch,
Jr., City Attorney. Mr. Welch advised that all of the rezonings being considered applies to properties that
have been annexed into the City. Rezoning is being done to comply with the statute that is in effect which
requires that when property is annexed into the City, the City must also go through the zoning process.
The zoning administrator will present each application and the Council must vote to approve the rezoning.
The zoning will remain the same for each application and is being carried forward into the City. There will
be two separate motions for each piece of property. One to approve rezoning and one to approve
annexation. Mr. Welch advised that annexations approved since July, 1996 would be re-approved requiring
new ordinances.

Virginia Smith, 144 Old Stagecoach Road, .05 acres, zoning M1 to M1, Motion to approve zoning was
made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans passed unanimously. Motion to approve annexation
was made by Ronnie Simons, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.

Louie F. Johnston, 140 Old Stagecoach Road, 0.6 acres, zoning M1 to M1. Motion to approve zoning was
made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by Harold Cochran. Motion to approve annexation was made by Ronnie
Simmons, seconded Harold Cochran, passed unanimously.

Ray Justice, McCurry Road, 121.095 acres, zoning from RA to C3. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to
approve rezoning, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously. Motion to annex was made by
Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimoulsy.

Killearn Properties of Stockbridge, GA, property located at 1570 Quarry Road, 0.33 acres, C-2 to C-2.
Motion to approve zoning was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously.
Motion to approve annexation was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by W.A.Gardner, passed
unanimously.

Cameron Development Corporation of Jonesboro, GA. NW corner of Walt Stephens and Speer Road, 48.44
acres, PD R-2/R-3 to PD R-2/R-3. Motion to approve zoning was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by
Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously. Motion to approve annexation was made by Ronnie Simmons,
seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

Liliana Mejia, 1550 Rock Quarry Road. 0.5 acres, C-2 to C-2. Motion to approve zoning was made by G.
W. Evans, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously. Motion to approve annexation was made
by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.

S. Zakaria Trust of Riverdale, GA, Octagon Road off Jodeco Road and I-75, 44.278 acres, RA to RA.
Motion to approve zoning was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously.
Motion to approve annexation was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by W.A.Gardner, passed
unanimously.

M. S. Zakaria of Stockbridge, GA, Hudson Bridge at I-75, 4.388 acres, C-3 to C-3. Motion to approve zoning
was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Ronnie Simmons. Motion to approve annexation was made by
Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.
J. T. Williams, Country Club Drive, 0.484 acres, C-2 to C-2. Motion to approve zoning was made by
G.W.Evans seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously. Motion to approve annexation was made
by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.
Martha D. Dozier, 181 Daniel Drive, 1 acre, R-3 to R-3. Motion to approve zoning was made by G.W.Evans,
seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously. Motion to approve annexation was made by Ronnie
Simmons, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

Mary Gilliam, 79 Daniel Drive, 3.1 acres, R-3 to R-3. Motion to approve zoning was made by W.A.Gardner,
seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously. Motion to approve annexation was made by Ronnie
Simmons, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.

Joyce M. Reagin, 169 Daniel Drive, 1.38 acres, R-3 to R-3. Motion to approve zoning was made by
G.W.Evans, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously. Motion to approve annexation was
approved by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.

Jackie W. Rush, 15 Scott Boulevard, 0.462 acres, R-2 to R-2. Motion to approve zoning was made by G.
W. Evans, seconded Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously. Motion to approve annexation was made by
G. W. Evans, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously.

David E. Lowe, Jr. 35 Scott Boulevard, 0.5 acres, R-2 to R-2. Motion to approve zoning was made by G.
W. Evans, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously. Motion to approve annexation was made
by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.

Kenneth A. Varnell, Bay Court Subdivision, intersection of Tye Street and Red Oak Road, 20.87 acres, RM
to RM. Motion to approve zoning was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed
unanimously. Motion to approve annexation was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans,
passed unanimously.

Larry M. Dennis, Tye Street, 6.0 acres, M-1 to M-1. Motion to approve zoning was made by G.W.Evans,
seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously. Motion to approve annexation was made by Ronnie
Simmons, seconded by G. W. Evans, passed unanimously.

TERRY CAIN, CORNER OF BURKE STREET AND WEST BURKE STREET. Ray Pachaneau, Henry
County Community Development advised that Terry Cain submitted plans for an automobile detail shop on
Burke Street. After further review, it appears that the entrance on West Burke Street should be deleted
making the entrance on Burke Street as the only entrance. There should be underground detention.
Building code requires decorative façade on the Burke and West Burke sides of the building. The building
will be 2,000 square feet with eleven parking spaces. Mr. Cain said the water usage will be approximately
11,000 gallons per month. Councilman Simmons asked if there is a catch basis for the mud, etc? Mr.
Cain said there will be a sand trap in the floor of the building to catch dirt. Only soap and water will be going
into the sewerage system. He does not deal with oil changes or repairs, just washing cars. Mr. Simmons
wanted it specified and on the record that only car washing will be allowed, no body work or painting.
Parking will be adequate to detail four cars per day, plus two employees. The loudest equipment will be a
vacuum cleaner which is no louder than a house vacuum. The pressure washer is electric with no noise.
Councilman Simmons pointed out that this is a residential area and this business should no invade their
privacy. Mr. Cain told Council that he has discussed his proposed business with all the surrounding
neighbors and they have no problem with his business. Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve the
current plans subject to the following stipulation being inserted on the plans:

1. Underground detention pond.
2. Only one entrance on Burke Street.
3. Building to be metal construction with decorative brick front on Burke Street and decorative brick four
feet tall on West Burke Street. Landscaping on West Burke Street.
4. Noise to a minimum. Complaints will have to be addressed.
5. Six foot wood privacy fence on two back property lines to be maintained at all times by owner.

Seconded, by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously. A. J. Welch recommended that when the plans are
resubmitted, these stipulations be added on the plans and the Council sign the plans.

RONNIE THORNTON, SPEER ROAD PROJECT. Ted Strickland stated that Ronnie Thornton wanted to
know if the 30 acres commercial site he is currently grading on Speer Road, could be tapped on temporarily
to City sewerage at Willow Springs. Bill White, city engineer, says Willow Springs can handle their sewage
on a temporary basis. Mr. Strickland noted on site plans that they were planning to use Clayton County for
water and sewerage. The entire 175 acres of commercial property is within the City of Stockbridge and it
is understood that the City will provide these services. A. J. Welch stated that Clayton County has no right
or authority to serve that area without an agreement. Under the agreement with Henry County Water and
Sewer Authority it is the City’s responsibility to serve that area. It needs to be made clear and documented
that Clayton County will not be allowed to serve the area. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to approve
temporary sewer connection, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously. A. J. Welch will write
Mr. Thornton an advise that this area is in City of Stockbridge and they have no choice but use City water
and sewer facilities.

Motion to adjourn was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by W. A. Gardner, passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 P. M.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders
Harold Cochran
City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tem
