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date: 1981-04-15
title: April 15, 1981 Minutes
source: 1981-04/1981-04-15_April 15, 1981_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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April 15, 1981

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 15, 1981

The special meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held April 15, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Pro
Tem Harold Cochran presiding and all members present with the exception of Mayor Kelley.

Billy Nix presented the Council with a signed petition from residents opposing the rezoning of property owned
by R. G. Kelley, located 3-2-5A-B, from R-85 to C-1. They stated the commercialization of this property would
lower property values and they do not want the increased traffic in their community.

Mr. Kelley's property was purchased as one parcel of land but it had two zoning classifications. Mayor Pro
Tem Cochran advised that the City Council did not have legal grounds to refuse the rezoning application,
which had already been approved by Henry County Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission
approved the rezoning because this property is best suited for commercial use.

Mr. Kelley understands there would be no thru trucks on residential streets but he will have ingress and
egress on Hillcrest. According to rezoning regulations, trees would be left as a buffer.

Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to approve rezoning application as presented by Henry County Planning
and Zoning Commission, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Mrs. Hembree, 116 Hillcrest Drive, requested the City check her water pressure.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
