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STOCKBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Council Meeting
Mayor
Agenda
Anthony Ford
July 13, 2020 6:00 PM
Mayor Pro Tem Alphonso Thomas
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Councilman Elton Alexander
Councilwoman Yolanda Barber
Councilman John Blount

CITY MANAGER
Randy Knighton

CITY CLERK
Stockbridge City Hall
Vanessa Holiday
4640 N. Henry Blvd.
DEPUTY CLERK Stockbridge, GA 30281
Randi Rainey
Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com

CITY ATTORNEY Phone: 770­389­7900

Michael Williams Fax: 770­389­7912
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020 6:00 PM

Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Randy Knighton, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Alphonso Thomas Camilla Moore, Asst. City
Mgr./Community Dev. Director
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman Elton Alexander Michael Williams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Yolanda Barber Randi Rainey, Deputy City Clerk
Councilman John Blount

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
1 Draft Minutes of 5/11/2020
2 Draft Minutes of 5/26/2020

PUBLIC COMMENTS

PUBLIC HEARING
3 PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)
Council Consideration to approve the Service Delivery Strategy (SDS)
Agreement between the City of Stockbridge and Henry County ­ Presented by:
Randy Knighton
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4 Council Consideration to approve the RZ­2020­ 01­TPA Residential requests
the rezoning of its property from C­2 (General Commercial District) to MUND
(Mixed­Use Neighborhood Residential District) for the purpose of constructing
a town home development project. The property identified by its Parcel ID,
032­01026000, and is located to the rear of 1580 & 1590 Hudson Bridge
Road. The property consists of 20.367 acres within Land Lot 21 of District 6 in
the City of Stockbridge ­ Presented by: Camilla Moore

NEW BUSINESS
5 Council Consideration to provide for an update to the Maximum Height
Standards for Grass and Weeds ­ Presented by: Michael Williams
6 Council Consideration to approve the Master Engineering Services Agreement
Between the City of Stockbridge and Carter & Sloope, Inc. Water Service Line
Replacement Task Order No. 19 to rehabilitate the Mays Crossing Sewer Lift
Station and Replace the Force Main in the amount of $106,700.00.
Funding Source: Water & Sewer Fund Balance ­ Presented by: Decius Aaron
7 Council Consideration to approve the 2021 LMIG (Local Maintenance
Improvement Grant) Resurfacing List ­ Presented by: Decius Aaron
8 Council Consideration to approve the Main Street Program 2020­2021 (MOU)
Memorandum of Understanding ­ Presented by: Kira Harris­ Braggs
9 Council Consideration to approve (RFP) Request for Proposal No. 2020­
00016P Gordian Building & Infrastructure Repair, Alterations and Restorations
Services (EDT) Engineering, Design, Technology in the amount of $83,820.12
Funding Source: Government Buildings Division ­ Presented by: Lindell Miller ,
Camilla Moore

CEREMONIAL

PRESENTATION

INFORMATIONAL

CONSENT AGENDA

OLD BUSINESS

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS (Randy Knighton)

CITY CLERK'S COMMENTS (Vanessa Holiday)

July 13, 2020 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

ADJOURNMENT

July 13, 2020 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
City of Stockbridge
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JULY 13, 2020
Community Development
ACTION
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PRESENTER: Camilla Moore

ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT: Rezoning – RZ-2020-01

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Applicant proses the development of an upscale “gated community” +/- 147 single-family attached fee-simple
townhomes. The gross density would be +/- 7.2 dwelling units per acre; the net acres would be +/- 17.17 (excluding
right-of-way and detention areas); The proposed amenities include a swimming pool and clubhouse area, a play lawn
area, and 14 parking spaces. Price ranges from $275K - $350K.
The proposed development is the last parcel of the “Mix-use Development”, Walmart Super Center, as annexed in
2002. The parcel was approved for residential (apartments) development by GRTA and ARC as a part of the Master
Plan.
Staff and Planning Commission Recommendations
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the rezoning application. Should the Planning Commission and Mayor/Council
APPROVE the Application, it should be subject to the owner’s agreement to the following enumerated conditions.
Where these conditions conflict with the stipulations and offerings contained in the Letter of Intent, these conditions
shall supersede unless specifically stipulated by Mayor and Council.

1. To the owner's agreement to abide by the following:

To the “concept plan” received by the Department of Community Development on February 3, 2020.
Said plan is conceptual only and must meet or exceed the requirements of the Zoning Resolution and
these conditions prior to the approval of a Land Disturbance Permit. In the event the Recommended
Conditions of Zoning cause the approved site plan to be substantially different, the applicant shall
be required to complete the concept review procedure prior to application for a Land Disturbance
Permit. Unless otherwise noted herein, compliance with all conditions shall be in place prior to the
issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.

2. Construction of entry/exit gates, creating a “gated community”.

3. Pay for a traffic study to identify traffic mitigation systems for the western side of the development, which will
alleviate any possible traffic concerns as a result of the development, i.e. (turn lanes, stop signs, road widening,
crosswalks, extra lanes, etc.)

4. A townhome association shall be established, or a property management company shall be secured, for the
purpose of maintaining all common areas of the site. The association and the developer are to explore methods
of restricting the number of long-term rental/lease agreements.

5. Leave a natural, undistributed buffer with the additional planting of evergreen trees along the property line
adjacent to Oakwood Village Subdivision.

6. Construction of an interior fence adjacent to the Oakwood Village Subdivision.

7. Preserve wetlands and open space to include walking paths.

8. Compliance with the Development Regional Impact Analysis which speak to obtaining easement agreements
(where applies), that allow all transportation improvements on a “private road”.

9. Comply with all easement agreements as submitted to the City.

10. Establishment of a “Bond” to be placed in escrow to address any further maintenance issues/concerns for the
development.

11. All conditions are to be governed by the permitting process.
City of Stockbridge Planning Staff
RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVAL W/CONDITIONS

City of Stockbridge Planning Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVAL W/CONDITIONS

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MAYOR/COUNCIL
ACTION:

APPROVED BY:
LEGAL: YES NO or N/A Sig._______________________________________________
FINANCE DEPT: YES NO or N/A Sig.______________________________________________
CITY MANAGER: YES NO Sig.______________________________________________
RZ-2020-01
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REZONING FOR THE PROPOSED STOCKBRIDGE TOWNHOMES
OFF HUDSON BRIDGE ROAD

Applicant: TPA Residential

Agent: Falcon Design Consultants, LLC

Location: To the rear of 1590 Hudson Bridge Road

Parcel ID: 032-01026000 in Land Lot 21 of the 6th District

Lot Size/Acres: 20.367 acres

Request: Rezone property from C-2 (General Commercial District) to MUND (Mixed-
Use Neighborhood Development District).

Proposed Use/ Development of a “Gated Community” +/- 147 single-family attached fee-
Purpose simple townhomes. The gross density would be +/- 7.2 dwelling units per
acre; the net acres would be +/- 17.17 (excluding right-of-way and detention
areas); and the net density would be +/- 8.6 dwelling units/net units per acre.
The proposed amenities include a swimming pool and clubhouse area, a play
lawn area, and 14 parking spaces.

Current Land Use: Vacant land. Most of it is wooded, with the eastern portion of the site
containing wetlands with a 25-foot state buffer, a 50-foot stream buffer, and a
75-foot impervious setback that is associated with a nearby stream.

Future Land Use: Medium-Density Vertical Mixed-Use.

Road Access: The current site does not have access to any public street. Access exists to an
internal street for the Shopping Center (Centre @ Stockbridge), which
includes Walmart. The original “Master Plan” for the development initially
allowed the subject site to have access to Hudson Bridge Road; however, a
later subdivision of the Master Plan creating out parcels removed access to
Hudson Bridge Road. The applicant’s Proposed site plan shows that access to
the site would occur from the private road adjacent to the southern edge of the
site, as established in the Master Development Plan, in which the applicant
has secured three access easements.

Sign Posted: June 8, 2020

Planning
Commission June 25, 2020
Meeting:

Council Meeting: July 13, 2020

Zoning History: The subject parcel was originally a part of a Master Development Plan (Centre
@ Stockbridge) with a Wal-Mart Supercenter as a mixed-used development for
a total of 70.16 acres which was annexed by the City of Stockbridge in 2002.
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The subject site as a part of the Master Plan is described as “Tract 2.” Tracts 1
and 2 were annexed as C-2 (Commercial – Medium Density) and C-3 (Heavy
Commercial). Tracts 1 and 2 were further subdivided on February 4, 2004,
creating a “new” Tract 2 as a part of the Walmart Development. The original
Tract 2 would become a “stand-alone” parcel for future development.

A Development of Regional Impact Analysis (DRI) was completed on the
Master Plan on November 21, 2003, which includes the subject site. Per the
DRI, “The site shall be mixed-use and contain a minimum of 200 residential
units and a maximum of 343,500 square feet of commercial/office/retail space.”
Per a recent review and comments by GRTA, the proposed development does
not warrant a new DRI as the proposed density is less than originally proposed.

The applicant first applied for a rezoning of this property on August 7, 2019,
via RZ-2019-04. The Planning Commission heard that case on September 26,
2019, and it recommended approval with conditions. The case then was heard
by the Mayor and City Council on October 14, 2019. However, during the
meeting, the applicant decided to withdraw the application, thus no further
action was taken on the case.

Table 1.0 Current Zoning and Land Use of Adjacent Properties
Current Zoning Current Land Use
North RM St. Ives Apartments

Northwest R3 St. Margrit Subdivision
East C2 & C3 Walmart and adjacent shopping center
South C2 Commercial uses fronting onto Hudson
Bridge Road, including J & J Liquor and
Western Union.

Retail uses (Taco Bell and Quik Trip)
Southeast
outside of the City, with access from a
private street adjacent to the subject
property
West Unknown Oakwood Village Subdivision
(outside of the City) (outside of the City)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The proposed Application would be the final parcel developed as a part of the original Master Plan as
approved by the City and GRTA for residential development. The Applicant seeks to rezone Tract 2 from
C2 to MUND to be consistent with the City’s Land Use Map as adopted in 2019, and with the intent for the
Master Plan as approved by GRTA. GRTA’s comments for the original Tracts 1 and 2 describe the
development of the site for mixed-use.

The applicant proposes to develop approximately 147 Single-family, fee simple, townhomes on eighteen
(18) acres of land. The gross density would be 7.2 dwelling units per acre, which excludes the right-of-way
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and detention/stream buffer areas. The proposed development would have a gross density of 7.2 dwelling
units per acre, which would be within the allowable range of 6 to 8 units per acre. An Amenity Area with
a clubhouse, pool, and 14 parking spaces would be provided in the southern area of the site, while a Play
Lawn Area would be provided in the northern area of the site. Two WQA/Detention areas would also be
provided on the site.

The developer plans to comply with the MUND development standards for single-family attached. They
require townhome buildings to be at least 20 feet wide and have at least 20 feet between buildings. The
maximum building height is two (2) stories, and the minimum floor area is 1,000 square feet for one-
bedroom units, 1,300 square feet for two-bedroom units, and 1,400 square feet for three-bedroom units.
Each unit will have a two-car garage. A maximum of 6 units may be built in each building. The proposed
units would be 20, 22, and 24 feet wide, and 55 feet deep. Fourteen (14) on-street parking spaces would be
provided for the common area, pool, etc.

Development Regulations Relevant to Request:
• City of Stockbridge Unified Development Code.
• All other City Code sections regarding site development standards and requirements.
• Development of Regional Impact Analysis (where applies)

ANALYSIS OF REQUEST (Sec. 12.02.09.C.2):

Criterion #1: Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.

The Stockbridge Future Land Use Map of the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan (2019-2038) shows a
future land use designation for the subject property of “Medium-Density Vertical Mixed-Use”, to include
both residential and commercial uses, which allows a density of 6 to 8 units per acre. This designation is
intended for a mixed-use of residential and commercial areas that are located around major intersections,
including Hudson Bridge Road at I-75. Compatible zoning districts include the MUND district. The focus
of future development should be on making these areas more pedestrian-oriented.

The proposed townhome development is consistent with the approved mixed-use concept as originally
approved, which is compatible with the city’s MUND designation. MUND districts are designed for mixed-
use developments with medium-density residential uses. The majority of the commercial development of
the Master Plan, designed as a mixed-use, has been completed with the Wal-Mart Development.

The Master Plan recommends multi-family with a minimum of 200 residential apartment units, not to
exceed 1,000 units. Adjacent to the north of the site is the St. Ives Apartments and the St. Margrit Village
Subdivision, which have higher densities than the proposed residential development of fee-simple
residential units at a gross density of 7.2 dwelling units per acre. The proposed density is within the
allowable range of 6 to 8 units per acre.

Per GRTA, the proposed lower density which is lesser than multi-family apartments would not trigger a
new DRI as the proposed development does not exceed the recommendation as suggested by GRTA, thus
allowing future development to reach the minimum recommended.

Further, the proximity of adjacent and surrounding commercial uses suggests that pedestrian activity would
be stimulated.
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Criterion #2: The relation that the proposed amendment bears to the purpose of the overall zoning
scheme with due consideration given to whether or not the proposed change will help carry out the
purposes of the City of Stockbridge Zoning Code.

The Zoning Code provides the following definition and purpose for the MUND (Mixed-Use Neighborhood
Development) District, which the applicant is requesting for the subject property:

12.02.061 MUND, Mixed-Use Neighborhood Development District. This district is
intended to provide locations for office, institutional, personal services, single-family
dwellings, duplexes, cluster housing, and multifamily residential uses. Accessory uses
and structures are also permitted. Lots may be developed in a single-use or may contain
a mix of uses on a single development site. This district is intended to allow flexibility
in the application of development standards.

Criterion #3: Potential positive effects of the amendment on the character of the proposed zoning district,
a particular piece of property, neighborhood, a particular area, or community.

The requested MUND zoning district would allow for the development of a large, vacant tract of land in a
populous area. Existing commercial uses to the south and east of the site would have access to a significant
amount of potential new customers, thereby increasing their business revenues. Potential new residents of
the proposed townhomes would have convenient access to the adjacent commercial uses within the Walmart
and Centre@ Stockbridge Shopping Center.

Criterion #4: The physical conditions of the site relative to its capability to be developed as requested,
including topography, drainage, access, and size and shape of the property.

Topography--Regarding the physical condition of the site, the property has steep topography and wetlands
on the eastern side. Their presence prevents any townhome units from being constructed in that area.
Because of the typography of the site with wetlands, flexibility for developers to develop cluster townhome
units on the remainder of the site is required. The MUND development standards allow for flexibility in
design, such that the developer may cluster the units on the remainder of the property to compensate for the
non-usability of the eastern portion of the site. The development of single-family townhomes on the site
rather than apartments minimizes the impact on adjacent wetlands. In addition, to protect the sensitive
nature of the environmentally-challenged areas, to facilitate drainage, and to provide needed utility access
to the site, the developer intends to utilize seven other easements that are present on or adjacent to the site.

Access/Traffic--The property has access through an internal, private street which supports the Walmart
and Centre@ Stockbridge Shopping Center, as approved by GRTA/ARC. The property is set back from
Hudson Bridge Road by several blocks. The property would be accessed from a private street, including
the use of several easements which the developer has secured in order to facilitate traffic access to and from
two traffic lights on Hudson Bridge Road. The Development Agreement governing Tract 1 (Walmart
development) does speak to access points for the subject site: “The City acknowledges that the use by the
Owner of a driveway easement to an ingress-egress point at the intersection of Hudson Bridge Road and
Hudson Bridge Drive does not disqualify such ingress-egress point from serving as an independent access
point to Hudson Bridge Road for the approximately 20-acre parcel of land located directly to the west of
the Property.”

Traffic counts for the proposed site are 80% less than what was originally approved in the DRI. Morning
traffic peak times are estimated to be from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m., before stores in the vicinity open. There are no
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evening “peak times” as individual homeowners are anticipated to arrive home between the hours of 6:00
– 9:00 p.m. or later.

Criterion #5: The impact upon adjacent property owners should the request be granted.

The proposed development is fee-simple residential in nature and is not anticipated to have a negative
impact on the adjacent residential properties. However, to facilitate the privacy of the homes for residents
in this development and residents in the adjacent Oakwood Village Subdivision to the west, it is
recommended that a fence be installed along the western side of the development site.

Criterion #6: The potential impact of the rezoning on City infrastructure including water and sewage
system.

The applicant has submitted a letter from the Henry County Water and Sewage Authority, as part of the
rezoning application, to indicate the availability of satisfactory available water and sewerage facilities to
serve the site.

Criterion #7: The impact of the proposed amendment on adjacent thoroughfares and pedestrian and
vehicular circulation and traffic volumes.

The submitted site plan shows that the subject site would have access through an internal street that
supports the Walmart development. From the south, access off Hudson Bridge Road would be provided
from a signalized intersection by an internal private road, which leads to a QuikTrip store and Taco Bell
restaurant; and beyond that, to Walmart and the adjacent Centre @ Stockbridge Shopping Center. A
traffic light is present at Hudson Bridge Road. The private road leads to a second signalized intersection
at Hudson Bridge Road. Thus, the subject property, as well as the overall Walmart/Centre @ Stockbridge
development, would benefit from the presence of the U-shaped private road which provides convenient
ingress and egress. Further, the presence of two traffic lights on Hudson Bridge Road in front of the
overall development facilitates traffic turning movements. The original developer of the Walmart/Centre
@ Stockbridge Shopping Center prepared a traffic impact study to address traffic volumes. A paved
sidewalk is located along the private road, adjacent to the southern edge of the subject site, to facilitate
pedestrian travel. The sidewalk goes directly to the surrounding commercial uses.

Criterion #8: The merits of the requested change in zoning relative to any other guidelines and policies
for development, which the Planning Commission and City Council may use in furthering the objective
of the comprehensive plan.

Approval of the requested rezoning would allow the subject property to be developed as a part of the
Mixed-Use Master Plan as approved in 2002 that allows medium-density townhome development. The
development, as designed in the Master Plan as approved by the City and GRTA, would serve as a
transition between the adjacent retail and lower-density single-family uses.

Educational Impacts--The applicant has also submitted a letter from Henry County Schools which
projects the impact of the proposed project on the school system. Based on a minimum of one student
from each of the proposed 147 townhomes, would be a minimum of 147 new students would need to be
accommodated within 5 to 6 new classrooms (at a rate of 25 students per classroom). However, because
the proposed development consists of single-family homes, property taxes garnered will help offset any
proposed increases and help lessen any burden placed on the school system.
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Henry County issues the largest number of residential permits in the county, thus, their proposed projects
have the greatest impact on the school system. This trend is anticipated to continue as long as Henry
County continues to be a destination place. Stockbridge, as the largest city in Henry County, seeks to
continue allowing high-quality residential developments. To negate any impact on the school system,
Stockbridge, McDonough, Locust Grove, Hampton, and the County would have to stop residential
rezonings and not issue any more residential building permits. This would negatively impact the tax
digest for everyone, as well as, stagnate growth.

Criterion #9: The ability of the subject land to be developed as it is presently zoned.

Due to the property’s location and not having access to Hudson Bridge Road (land lock), it is reasonable
to believe that further commercial development could not occur on the site with its existing C-2 zoning
classification. The most appropriate use for the site, based on similar land use classifications and current
uses, supports residential development as a part of a mixed-use. Further, due to the presence of
significant wetlands/stream buffer areas on the site, it is appropriate to allow for the clustering of
townhomes to create a medium-density development. This also justifies the development of fewer units
than the DRI report required.

Recommendations
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the rezoning application. Should the Planning Commission and
Mayor/Council APPROVE the Application, it should be subject to the owner’s agreement to the following
enumerated conditions. Where these conditions conflict with the stipulations and offerings contained in
the Letter of Intent, these conditions shall supersede unless specifically stipulated by Mayor and Council.

1. To the owner's agreement to abide by the following:

To the “concept plan” received by the Department of Community Development on
February 3, 2020. Said plan is conceptual only and must meet or exceed the requirements
of the Zoning Resolution and these conditions prior to the approval of a Land Disturbance
Permit. In the event the Recommended Conditions of Zoning cause the approved site plan
to be substantially different, the applicant shall be required to complete the concept review
procedure prior to application for a Land Disturbance Permit. Unless otherwise noted
herein, compliance with all conditions shall be in place prior to the issuance of the first
Certificate of Occupancy.

2. Construction of entry/exit gates, creating a “gated community”.

3. Pay for a traffic study to identify traffic mitigation systems for the western side of the development,
which will alleviate any possible traffic concerns as a result of the development, i.e. (turn lanes, stop
signs, road widening, crosswalks, extra lanes, etc.)

4. A townhome association shall be established, or a property management company shall be secured,
for the purpose of maintaining all common areas of the site. The association and the developer are to
explore methods of restricting the number of long-term rental/lease agreements.

5. Leave a natural, undistributed buffer with the additional planting of evergreen trees along the
property line adjacent to Oakwood Village Subdivision.

6. Construction of an interior fence adjacent to the Oakwood Village Subdivision.
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7. Preserve wetlands and open space to include walking paths.

8. Compliance with the Development Regional Impact Analysis which speak to obtaining easement
agreements (where applies), that allow all transportation improvements on a “private road”.

9. Comply with all easement agreements as submitted to the City.

10. Establishment of a “Bond” to be placed in escrow to address any further maintenance
issues/concerns for the development.

11. All conditions are to be governed by the permitting process.

City of Stockbridge Planning Staff
RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVAL W/CONDITIONS

City of Stockbridge Planning Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVAL W/CONDITIONS

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MAYOR/COUNCIL
ACTION:
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
RZ-2020-01–The City of
Stockbridge Planning Com-
mission will hear the follow-
ing Rezoning Request by
TPA Residential, requesting
the rezoning of their prop-
erty from C-2 (General Com-
mercial District) to MUND
(Mixed-Use Neighborhood
Residential District) for the
purpose of constructing a
townhome development
project. Property is identi-
fied by its Parcel ID, 032-
01026000, and is located to
the rear of 1580 & 1590 Hud-

Jonesboro Group (Gray Publishing) 04/28/20 son Bridge Road and to the
west of 1490-1548 Hudson
P.O. Box 603 Bridge Road. Property con-
sists of 20.367 acres within
Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Land Lot 21 of District 6 in
the City of Stockbridge.
STOCkBRIdGE PLANNING
COmmISSION

date: June 25, 2020
Phone: (770) 478-5753 Fax: (770) 339-8082 Location: Stockbridge City
Hall
4640 North Henry Bou-
levard, Stockbridge, GA
30281
Account: 119838 Date: 04/28/20 Public Hearing: 6:00 P.m.
Start Date: 06/03/20 City Council Chamber

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APPLICATION
RZ-2020-01
TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT
City of Stockbridge
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Property Information
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Parcel ID: 032-01026000
Address: Hudson Bridge Rd
Zoning: C2
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Exhibit “A”

Legal Description of the Land

ALL THAT CERTAIN tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 21 of the 6 th District of Henry
County, Georgia and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at an iron pin set at the southerly point of the mitered intersection of the northerly Right of Way
of Hudson Bridge Road (variable width right of way) and the westerly Right of Way of Interstate 75
(variable width right of way), thence westerly along said northerly right of way a distance of 1,733.94 feet
to a point on the northerly right of way of Hudson Bridge Road, said point being the true point of beginning;
thence along said northerly right of way line of Hudson Bridge Road along a curve to the left having a
radius of 5,829.58 feet and an arc length of 174.96 feet, being subtended by a chord of S 67 07’ 42” W for
a distance of 174.95 feet to a point; thence along said northerly right of way of Hudson Bridge Road S 66°
16’ 06” W for a distance of 59.20 feet to an iron pin found; thence leaving said right of way N 23° 43’ 17”
W for a distance of 389.04 feet to an iron pin set; thence S 66 ° 05’ 59” W for a distance of 244.60 feet to
an iron pin found; thence N 02° 15’ 01” E for a distance of 774.25 feet to a 1 inch crimp top pipe found;
thence S 85° 21’ 16” W for a distance of 282.56 feet to a ½ inch rebar found; thence N 01° 01’ 43” W for
a distance of 758.12 feet to a ½ inch rebar found on the land lot line common to Land Lots 12 and 21;
thence along said land lot line S 89° 17’ 37” E for a distance of 627.56 feet to an iron pin set; thence leaving
said land lot line S 20° 15’ 48” E for a distance of 503.92 feet to a point; thence S 12° 59’ 17” W for a
distance of 315.76 feet to a point; thence S 20° 13’ 00” E for a distance of 384.07 feet to a point; thence S
24° 46’ 57” W for a distance of 35.36 feet to a point; thence S 69° 47’ 00” W for a distance of 109.95 feet
to a point; thence along a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 146.00 feet and an arc length of
50.88 feet, being subtended by a chord of S 59° 48’ 02” W for a distance of 50.62 feet to a point; thence S
20° 13’ 00” E for a distance of 458.12 feet to a point on the northerly right of way of Hudson Bridge Road,
said point being the true point of beginning. Said property contains 961,724 square feet or 22.078 acres.

LESS AND EXCEPT:

COMMENCE at a point at the southernmost point of the mitered intersection of the northwesterly right of
way of Hudson Bridge Road (variable width right of way) with the southwesterly right of way of Interstate
75 (variable width right of way); thence leaving said mitered intersection and continuing along the
northwesterly right of way of said Hudson Bridge Road the following courses and distances: along a curve
to the right having a radius of 5629.58 feet and an arc length of 119.61 feet, being subtended by a chord of
South 67 degrees 34 minutes 34 seconds West for a distance of 119.61 feet to a point, South 77 degrees 27
minutes 15 seconds West for a distance of 94.94 feet to a point, South 70 degrees 59 minutes 14 seconds
West for a distance of 721.24 feet to a point, South 73 degrees 20 minutes 07 seconds West for a distance
of 19.09 feet to a point, North 54 degrees 05 minutes 42 seconds West for a distance of 71.58 feet to point,
South 70 degrees 52 minutes 48 seconds West for a distance of 84.43 feet to a point, South 20 degrees 05
minutes 06 seconds West for a distance of 66.42 feet to a point, South 73 degrees 20 minutes 07 seconds
West for a distance of 12.62 feet to a point, and along a curve to the left having a radius of 5829.58 feet and
an arc length of 544.03 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 70 degrees 39 minutes 42 seconds West
for a distance of 543.84 feet to a 3/4 inch rebar with cap found being located at the POINT OF
BEGINNING.

BEGINNING at said 3/4 inch rebar with cap found, continue along said Right of Way the following courses
and distances: along a curve to the left having a radius of 5829.58 feet and an arc length of 174.96 feet
being subtended by a chord of South 67 degrees 07 minutes 42 seconds West a distance of 174.95 feet to a
3/4 inch rebar with cap set, and South 66 degrees 16 minutes 06 seconds West a distance of 59.20 feet to a

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PK nail set; thence leaving said Right of Way and following along the property of Patel Taherbhai, Inc.
North 23 degrees 43 minutes 01 seconds West a distance of 278.82 feet to a PK nail set; thence along other
properties of Broad Street Stockbridge II, L.L.C. the following courses and distances: North 76 degrees 30
minutes 01 seconds East a distance of 42.88 feet to a 3/4 inch rebar with cap set, along a curve to the left
having a radius of 131.46 feet and an arc length of 117.55 feet being subtended by a chord of North 50
degrees 53 minutes 04 seconds East a distance of 113.67 feet to a 3/4 inch rebar with cap set, North 25
degrees 16 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 126.13 feet to a 3/4 inch rebar with cap set, and along a
curve to the right having a radius of 86.54 feet and an arc length of 14.10 feet being subtended by a chord
of North 29 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds East a distance of 14.08 feet to a 3/4 inch rebar with cap found;
thence along the property of WR of Stockbridge II, L.L.C. South 20 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds East a
distance of 395.82 feet to a 3/4 inch rebar with cap found; said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING.

Said tract having an area of 1.709 acres or 74,457 square feet.

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DRI
Development
of Regional
Impact
City of Stockbridge
4640 North Henry Blvd.♦ Stockbridge, GA 30281
City Hall: (770) 389-7900 ♦ Fax: (770) 389-7912

May 4, 2020

Mr. Andrew Smith, Principle Planner
Atlanta Regional Commission
International Tower
229 Peachtree Street NE | Suite 100
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

RE: Transmittal Letter – DRI Modification

Dear Mr. Smith,

I am writing to you about the ARC approval of the Development of Regional Impact (DRI-
481) review of the Wal-Mart (Hudson Bridge Road) development, in March of 2004. After
your review of the information submitted for the review, and the comments received from
affected agencies, the Atlanta Regional Commission finding was that this DRI was in the
best interest of the State. The Atlanta Regional Commission reviewed the proposed project
with regard to conflicts with regional plans, goals, and policies and impacts it might have
on the activities, plans, goals, and policies of other local jurisdictions and state, federal, and
other agencies. The finding did not address whether the project is or is not in the best
interest of the City of Atlanta.

Since the approval of the DRI, the development’s build-out is approximately 90% complete
with the only reaming acreage to be developed is the 20.367 site originally designated for
multi-family development. The City has a pending rezoning application requesting a land-
use change that would allow the development of single-family townhomes on the 20.367
acres (Maximum 138-148 units), at a lower density than that originally proposed for
multi-family (500-1,000 units).

In light of the commercial building out to date, Staff has no objection to a land-use change
that allows a lower density comprised of single-family townhomes, based on planning best
practices. Staff believes that the proposed lower-density single-family development will
have a lesser impact on traffic and other development concern for the area.

Please advise if ARC has any objections to allowing a lower-density single-family
development in place of the higher density multi-family use and if there are any other steps
required. I have attached prior and current documents for your review.

Sincerely,
Camilla J. Moore, Assistant City Manager
Administration and Community Development
4640 North Henry Blvd.
Stockbridge, GA 30281
cmoore@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov
770-389-7900 (O)
678-833-3324 (direct)

Attachments

cc: Linda Logan, Senior Planner
Melinda Davies, Planner/GIS
Gordon Linton, Planner I

4640 North Henry Boulevard ♦ Stockbridge, GA 30281 ♦ Phone: (770) 389-7900. Fax: (770) 389-7912
Camilla Moore

Subject: Transmittal Letter – DRI Modification

From: Andrew Smith <ASmith@atlantaregional.org>
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2020 1:51 PM
To: Camilla Moore <CMoore@cityofstockbridge‐ga.gov>
Cc: Linda Logan <LLogan@cityofstockbridge‐ga.gov>; Melinda Davies <MDavies@cityofstockbridge‐ga.gov>; Gordon
Linton <Glinton@cityofstockbridge‐ga.gov>; Greg Giuffrida <GGiuffrida@atlantaregional.org>
Subject: RE: Transmittal Letter – DRI Modification

Camilla,

Thanks for your email. Per section 110‐12‐7‐.05(1)(c) of ARC’s DRI rules, ARC may determine that a previously submitted
DRI is nevertheless subject to another round of comment by affected parties (i.e., a new review) if the project changes
are substantial enough to warrant this.

Examples of project changes that may lead a Regional Commission to determine that a new review is required include,
but are not limited to, a substantial increase in project size or a substantial change in the mix of uses (based on the
applicable measures used for the DRI thresholds). To make this determination, ARC must consider such factors as: 1)
Whether the potential for project impacts will change substantially for the altered project and 2) Whether significant
time has passed since the previous DRI process.

Based on the information you shared with me, the change from 1,000 multifamily units to 139 single‐family townhomes
would not warrant a new DRI review because the scope of the original DRI is decreasing rather than increasing. The mix
of uses is also not changing substantially as the new use is still residential. It is also well under the relevant DRI threshold
for housing if viewed as a standalone project.

I’m copying my coworker Greg Giuffrida on this email so that he can review the documents you sent (I forwarded them
to him) and issue a more formal determination if needed. Greg came on board last fall and has transitioned more fully
into DRI management starting earlier this year. I’ve moved away from day‐to‐day DRI management and into more of an
advisory role as my overall work program has expanded into other areas this year.

Best,
Andrew Smith
Principal Planner, Community Development
Atlanta Regional Commission
P | 470.378.1645
asmith@atlantaregional.org

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