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date: 2016-09-12
title: September 12, 2016 Minutes
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APPROVED MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 6:00 p.m.

Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor_ Pro Tem- Anthony 5. Ford Michael Harris, Cit
Councilman Elton Alexander Manaﬁer
Vanessa Holiday, ity C|_er
Councilman John B|o_unt Ra_ndi Raine , Deputy City Clerk
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Michael Wil iams, City Attorney
Councilwoman Neat Robinson

Mayor Pro Tem Ford called the meeting to order at 6:04pm.

Pastor Gattis provided the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All members of
Council were present with the exception of Councilwoman Gantt; a quorum was
confirmed.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve the Agenda; second by Councilwoman
Robinson; the motion passed 4-0.

Councilman Blount motioned to approve the Minutes; second by Councilman Alexander;
the motion passed 4-0.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Melvin Thomas Fulton noted he had only positive comments about the City and commended
the City for the noticeable efforts of improving the City’s appearance, especially in the Tye
Street area. Mr. Fulton thanked Councilwoman Robinson for her efforts and all those involved.
Mr. Fulton also invited everyone to attend a Political/Police Dept. forum at Knights Monumental
AME on Red Oak
Rd.°on 9/29/16 at 6:30 p.m.
Mrs. Aneta Lee noted as a citizen and DDA Board Member; she is offering her services to assist
in starting the process of establishing a Boys/Girls Club here in the City. Councilman Alexander
noted the Boys/Girls Club CEO would be speaking on this item at the October Council meeting.

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CEREMONIAL

Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented Rev. Dr. Terrance J. Gattis of Mount Olive Baptist Church
Stockbridge, Georgia with a proclamation as the first Official City Chaplain.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented Pastor Spencer O’Nea| of Global Impact Christian
Ministries Stockbridge, Georgia with a proclamation celebrating 10 years of Community
Service in Stockbridge.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented Betsy Schroeter of the DAR Andrew McBride Chapter
with a proclamation for National Constitution Week

Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented GNHHA Georgia National Hispanic Heritage Association
with a proclamation National Hispanic Heritage Month

NEW BUSINESS

ITEM #1 —
Resolution —
To authorize Branding Recommendations
Presented by: Kira Harris-Braggs, Main Street Manager
Mrs. Harris— Braggs noted her pleasure in working with the GNHHA (Georgia National

Hispanic Heritage Association) members on Bridgefest/Hispanifest, with a special “thank
you” to Rocio Camacho for her coordination efforts.

Mrs. Harris-Braggs noted her desire to move forward with the City's branding efforts and
would like to establish a timeline to establish which branding could be initiated in Fiscal
Year 2016, and to better prepare for implementation in Fiscal Year 2017.

Councilman Alexander recommended moving forward with the branding initiative led by .

the Main Street Manager to Market/Brand the City, hi-lighting the Martin Luther King, Sr.

Heritage Trail and City Parks.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve the Resolution to authorize branding
recommendations; second by Councilman Blount; the motion passed 4-0.

ITEM #2 —
Ordinance —

City Historic Preservation
Presented by: Kira Harris-Braggs, Main Street Manager
Mrs. Harris— Braggs informed Council the Main Street program would like to move fonivard
as a priority, the establishment of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Mrs. Harris-Braggs
noted one of the four components of Main Street is Historic Preservation. Mrs. Harris-
Braggs noted by establishing an ordinance, a Historic Preservation Commission will need
to be formed; and, once formed the Commission would be able to maintain the design

guidelines in the Historic District, establish a Historic District, and would also become
eligible for federal and local funding. Mrs. Harris— Braggs recommends moving fon/vard
with establishing a Historic Preservation which would allow the City to become a Certified
Local Government (CLG).

Councilman Blount motioned to approve the Ordinance for City Historic Preservation;
second by Councilwoman Robinson; the motion passed 4-0.
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ITEM #3 —

Request for funds in the amount of $400 from
Council Consideration —

Governing Body Miscellaneous Funds for expenses for Yoga Fitness Event.
Presented by: Councilman Alexander
Councilman Alexander made a request to the Council for funding for a Yoga and Fitness
Event to be held at the Eagles Landing Monument, on the corner of Eagles Landing and
Rock Quarry Rd. Councilman Alexander noted there will be fitness experts and yoga
instructors available, who would instruct free classes, along with a music DJ. Councilman
Alexander further noted, the funds would come from the Governing Body Miscellaneous
Funds line of the operating budget.

Councilwoman Robinson motioned to approve the request for funds in the amount of
$400 from Governing Body Miscellaneous Funds; second by Councilman Alexander; the
motion passed 4-0.

PLANNING & ZONING

ITEM #4 —
Red Oak Village Amenities Approval
Parcel 050-01002005 & 050-01003004 consisting of 20.1 +l- acres located on
the east side of Rock Quarry Road at Red Oak Drive in Land Lots 29 and 30
of the 12"‘ District. Applicant: Toni C. Frey, et al
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Services Director
Mr. Hall stated this above referenced item was presented before Council in June 2015
requesting rezoning to RM (Multi-Family Residents) for specific senior housing located at
Rock Quarry Rd. and south of Banks Rd. Mr. Hall further noted there was discussion on
the current ordinance that requires certain amenities be placed with RM developments
and the applicant is asking Council to consider other senior housing appropriate
amenities not listed at that time as follows:
Community room and gathering area with about 1,578 Sq. Ft. of heated space
Equipped computer center/library with about 295 Sq. Ft. of heated space
Senior fitness Center of 533 Sq. Ft. of heated space
Senior recreational sized pool (14’X30’) at 4‘ depth
0 Pool deck (35’X54’)

Community garden area
Equipped playground (20‘X30’)
Covered pavilion with picniclBBQ facilities
Off-Street parking (112 standard spaces, 8 accessible spaces)
On-site management

Mr. Hall noted the site proposed amenities had not previously been approved and noted
the property is for 72 units for seniors age 62 and older.

Councilman Blount questioned the size of the 20’x30‘ playground and had concerns
about the amenities and whether or not they were suitable.

Mr. Harris noted the developer has built several communities throughout the country.

Motion to approve the requested amenities made by Councilman Alexander; second by
Councilwoman Robinson; the motion passed 3-0-1 (Councilman Blount abstained).
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PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM #5 —
RZ-16-20-S Request: City Initiated Reversion from C-2 (General
Commercial) to RA (Residential Agricultural) Parcel ID: S24-01-002-000,
S24-01003000 & S24-01002002 Location: 112, 118 & 124 Old Conyers Rd.
Land Lot 68 of the 12”‘ District Proposed UselPurpose: Single-Family
Residences (two parcels) and Bed & Breakfast (one parcel)
Lot size: 10.98 +/- acres
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Services Director
Mr. Hall noted the next three items on the Agenda are tied together, but must be voted on

individually. Property is located behind the Publix (East Atlanta Rd.) with a lake on site.
Mr. Hall noted the request is to revert the property back to the original zoning prior to
2007, and there are three parcels of land. Mr. Hall noted staff recommendation is to revert
the property back to RA (Residential Agriculture) and noted it was currently non-
conforming.

Mr. Harris noted the property was currently functioning as residential in commercial

zoning.

Councilman Blount expressed a concern for special variances.

PUBLIC HEARING: During the Public Hearing, there were no speakers in favor or
opposed. The Public Hearing was closed.

Motion to approve the rezoning request made by Councilman Alexander; second by
Councilwoman Robinson; the motion passed 4-0.

PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM #6 —
RZ-16-19-S Request: Rezoning from C-2 (General Commercial) to
C3 (Heavy Commercial) Parcel ID: S24-01-002-000
Location: 112 Old Conyers Rd. Land Lot 68 of the 12"‘ District Proposed

Use/Purpose: Bed & Breakfast Lot size: 3.734 +/- acres
Applicant: Marvin Johnson Agent: Anita Johnson
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Services Director
Mr. Hall noted the applicant (Anita Johnson) proposing the Bed & Breakfast was in
attendance and noted the applicant had a development agreement that invalid due to the
zoning. Mr. Hall noted the appropriate zoning would be C-3, however, the City does not
have a Bed & Breakfast Code and would use the Hotel (C-3) Code as that would be the
most comparable code.

Mr. Hall noted the Henry County Zoning Advisory Board recommended approval with six
(6) conditions:
1. The only allowable use of the subject property shall be bed and breakfast.

2. The number of bedrooms shall be limited to six (6).

3. Use of the subject property for social events and weddings shall be permitted.

4. Sixty feet (60’) of right-of-way from the centerline of Old Conyers Road is
required to be preserved to the site's side along the subject property’s frontage.
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Any new facilities shall have a building setback line based upon the preserved
right-of-way line location.
5. Any new development on the site will require improvements to, or replacement
of the existing driveway. Any new or relocated curb cut onto Old Conyers Road
shall be located such that any required buffer is preserved and that the minimum
intersection sight distance is met per the road’s posted speed limit. The
developer/owner shall coordinate with City of Stockbridge and HCDOT
concerning requirements related to the relocation of the driveway and any
additional requirements that may be required along with relocation of driveway,
including but not limited to providing a buffer, constructing an acceleration
taper/deceleration lane, etc.
6. For any commercial development of the site aside from the bed and breakfast,
there may be additional access related requirements imposed by the City of
Stockbridge and/or Henry County.

Mr. Hall expressed staff’s concerns of recreational activities at their facility and noted any
external improvements would need approval in compliance with the Code.

The consensus of the Council was to add an additional condition:

7. All events shall be required to obtain a Special Event Permit from the City as per
permit requirements.

Councilwoman Robinson asked the applicant, Anita Johnson if she was the owner of the
property. Ms. Johnson responded she had a lease, and did not indicate the length of the
lease.

PUBLIC HEARING: During the Public Hearing, there were no speakers in favor or
opposed. The Public Hearing was closed.

Motion to approve the rezoning from RA to C-3 made by Councilwoman Robinson;
second by Councilman Alexander; the motion passed 4-0.

PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM #7 —
VR-16-10-S Variance Request
Parcel ID: S24-01-002-000 Location: 112 Old Conyers Rd. Land Lot 68 of the
12"‘ District Proposed UselPurpose: Bed & Breakfast Lot size: 3.734 +/- acres
Applicant: Anita Johnson/JS Venue Plus
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Services Director

PUBLIC HEARING: During the Public Hearing, there were no speakers who spoke in
favor. Diane lde spoke in opposition. The Public Hearing was closed.

Motion to Table this item to be heard on 9/27/2016 made by Councilman Blount; second
by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-0.

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DISCUSSION

ITEM #8 —

Hwy. 138 Overlay
Presented by: Dale Hall, Administration & Community Services Director
Staff's recommendation was to include Overlay Plan in with the City's comprehensive
Plan which is due in 2018. Councilman Alexander's asked staff to move fonrvard as
soon as possible and to allocate funding confirming with the Treasurer, Ms. Nabers that
this was possible.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
Michael Harris had no comments.

COUNC|L’S COMMENTS
Councilman Alexander thanked everyone for coming out and viewing online; invited

everyone to the Town Hall on 9/15 at Red Oak UMC.

Councilman Blount thanked everyone for attending and asked for continued prayer for the
staff, Council, City and country.

Councilwoman Gantt was not present.

Councilwoman Robinson thanked everyone for coming and asked for continued prayer.

MAYOR PRO TEM’S COMMENTS
Anthony 8. Ford noted former Councilman Harold Cochran’s passing. Mr. Cochran
served on the Council for 36 years and asked everyone to keep his family in prayer;
noted the ﬁrst 9/11 observance and thanked the American Legion Post #516 for their

participation along with the Stockbridge H. S. participants, and asked everyone to keep
First Responders, Police, Fire and Military in your prayers,’ looks fonrvard to this
observance being an annual event; also asked for prayers for Councilwoman LaKeisha
Gantt as she is going through a personal crisis.

Mayor Pro Tem Ford read the fo||owi_n_g announcements:
All meetings will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates and times are
subject to change. Please visit the city's website www.cityofstockbridge.com, Facebook page or
contact City Hall offices at 770.389-7900 for updates and detailed information.

- Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays —
5:30 —
9:00 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY —
CITY HALL LAWN

- Public Safety Committee Meeting/Town Hall —

Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Red
Oak UMC 3894 Walt Stephens Rd. Stockbridge, GA 30281- Councilman Alexander, Chairperson.

- Free Movie —

Friday, September 16, 2016 sponsored by Kiss 104.1 Location: Lawn across from City
Hall. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food vendors will be on site. Fun starts at 6:00 pm.

Henry County Elections Office Voters Registration, Monday, September 19, 2016 from 9 a.m. to
Patrick Henry Meeting Room
2:00 p.m. at City Hall —

Building Committee Meeting, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Patrick Henry Meeting
Room Mayor Pro Tem Ford, Chairperson

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Henry County Elections Office Voter's Registration, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 12 p.m.
Patrick Henry Meeting Room
to 4:00 p.m. at City Hall —

Bridgefest —

Saturday, September 24, 2016 on the Lawn Across from City Hall from Noon to 8 p.m.

- Downtown DevelopmentAuthority Meeting, Monday, September 26, 2016 at 6:00 pm. to be held in
the Levi Meeting Room —

City Hall.

City Council Work Session Meeting —

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall Chamber

0 Finance Committee Meeting —

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 5:30 pm. at City Hall in the Levi
Meeting Room -
Councilwoman Gantt, Chairperson.

- Public Works Committee Meeting —

Thursday, September 29,2016 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall in the
Patrick Henry Meeting Room -
Councilwoman Robinson, Chairperson.

- Main StreetlDowntown Development Authority Meet 8 Greet, Thursday, September 29, 2016 at
6:00 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center

Stockbridge Active Yoga 8 Fitness Event, Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Location:
Stockbridge Monument Park located at the corner of Rock Quarry and Eagle's Landing Pkwy.
Spearheaded by Councilman Alexander.

- Seasonal Holiday Job Fair in partnership with Goodwill Industries, Thursday, October 6, 2016 from
10 a.m. —
2 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Rd.

Spearheaded by Councilman Alexander.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (if necessary)

Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Litigation and Real Estate made by
Councilman Blount; second by Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-0.

Motion to adjourn Executive Session made by Councilman Blount,’ second by
Councilwoman Robinson. Passed 4-0.

Motion to reconvene council meeting made by Councilwoman Robinson; second by
Councilman Blount. Passed 4-0.

Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Alexander,‘ second by Councilwoman Robinson.
Passed 4-O.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk CM /Anthony 8. Ford, Ma’)/or ro Tem

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