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date: 2000-07-11
title: July 11, 2000 Minutes
source: 2000-07/2000-07-11_July 11, 2000_Minutes.pdf
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July 11, 2000

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE MINUTES
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 11, 2000

The Regular Meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held July 11, 2000 at 6:00 PM. MayorR.G.Kelley
presided and members Harold Cochran, Fred Evans, W. A. Gardner, RonnieSimmons and Fletcher Turner
were present.

Harold Cochran made a motion to convene; Fred Evans seconded, and passed unanimously.

Harold Cochran made a motion to approve minutes of June 12, 2000 Council Meeting; RonnieSimmons
seconded, and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley welcomed guests.

PLANNING AND ZONING

REZONING

RCA CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND STANDARD PROPERTIES, INC. OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA
requested rezoning from M-2 (heavy manufacturing) to C-3 (heavy commercial), and R-3 (single family
residential) for property located in Land Lot 32 of the 12th District, located on Parkland Drive and Highway
42. The property consists of 41.02 acres and the request is for a single-family residential subdivision with
adjoining commercial property.

Ray Pacheco, Director, Henry County Planning and Development, reported that on June 22, 2000 the
Planning Commission approved this request based on the City’s R-3 Zoning Ordinance. The Commission
changed the request for C-3 (heavy commercial) zoning to C-2 to lower the intensity of the commercial zoning
and with the following conditions:

1. Maximum development area of 20 acres.

2. Minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet.

3. Minimum lot width of 75 ft. at building line.
4. Minimum house size.
1/3 of homes – 1,500 sq. ft. (heated space)
1/3 of homes – 1,600 sq. ft. (heated space)
1/3 of homes - 1,700 sq. ft. (heated space)

5. Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of all streets.

6. Streetlights shall be installed at the expense of the developer.

7. Underground utilities shall be installed.

8. Two car garages standard, however, maximum coverage of the façade of any dwelling may not be
greater than 40%.

9. A minimum of 10% of the net usable acres of any development developed under the standards of this
district must be set aside as open space and/or useable recreational areas.

10. Necessary improvements made to Parkland Drive including exploration of accel/decel lanes on
Highway 42 (Section 3-7-317).

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve rezoning from M-2 to C-2 and R-3 with the ten (10) listed
conditions; Fletcher Turner seconded, and passed unanimously.

Douglas R. Adams asked for Council approval to build 1,400 sq. ft. homes for the entire subdivision.
Mayor Kelley responded that this would require a variance from the R-3 ordinance and they will have to
apply for a variance with the Henry County Planning and Zoning. At that time it would be brought to the
Council for final decision.

ANNEXATION

KILLEARN PROPERTIES INC. OF GEORGIA, 602 Country Club Drive, Stockbridge, Georgia requests initial
zoning from RA (residential-agricultural) unincorporated Henry County to RA (residential-agricultural) within
the City of Stockbridge. The property is located in Land Lots 1 and 32 of the 7th District. The property
contains 91.9057 acres located between Tunis Road and Eagle’s Landing Unit IV. The request is for
annexation into the City of Stockbridge.

Mayor Kelley reminded the Council that at the last council meeting Killearn had two pieces of property up for
rezoning. At that time, Ray Pacheco advised Council that the 91.9057 acre piece was not in the City and the
rezoning was tabled until this piece is annexed. Both pieces will be rezoned at the August, 2000 meeting.
Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve rezoning from RA (residential-agricultural) unincorporated Henry
County to RA (residential-agricultural) City of Stockbridge; Fletcher Turner seconded, and passed
unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve annexation into the City of Stockbridge; seconded by Fletcher
Turner, and passed unanimously.

JAMES R. AND GAIL C HUBBARD, 119 Prestwick Way South, Stockbridge, Georgia requests initial zoning
from RM (Multi-family residential) unincorporated Henry County to RM (Multi-family residential) within the
City of Stockbridge. The property is located in Land Lot 15 of the 6th District. The property is a building lot
located at 119 Prestwick Way South. The request is for annexation into the City of Stockbridge.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve initial rezoning from RM (multi-family residential) unincorporated
Henry County to RM (multi-family residential) within the City of Stockbridge; FletcherTurner seconded, and
passed unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve annexation into the City of Stockbridge; FletcherTurner
seconded, and passed unanimously.

BORIS S. RINGER, 600 Redbud Lane, Stockbridge, Georgia requests initial zoning from R-3 (single family
residential) unincorporated Henry County to R-3 (single family residential) within the City of Stockbridge. The
property is located in Land Lot 3 of the 12th District. The property is a building lot located at 600 Redbud
Lane. The request is for annexation into the City of Stockbridge.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve initial rezoning from R-3 (single family residential)
unincorporated Henry County to R-3 (single family residential) within the City of Stockbridge, FletcherTurner
seconded, and passed unanimously.
Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve annexation into the City of Stockbridge, Fletcher Turner
seconded, and passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS
GARY HOWELL APPLICATION OF ALCOHOL LICENSE. Mayor Kelley instructed Council that Mr.
Howell has completed and filed his application for Alcohol License, District 1, located at 1028 Highway 138
with City of Stockbridge and all seems in order. Mayor Kelley recommends approval subject to review by
A. J. Welch, City Attorney.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve subject to review by A. J. Welch, Harold Cochran seconded,
and passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

ALCOHOL ORDINANCE. To amend Chapter 9.04.55(B) to allow servers eighteen (18) years of age or
older to serve alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises. To allow sixteen (16) years of age or
older to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption off premises.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve; Fred Evan seconded, and passed unanimously.

JANET AND BARRY BUGALA. Requesting temporary use of property for a Church facility on commercial
property at 386 East Atlanta Road. Mr. Bugala stated that he did not want to change the zoning but would
like a temporary use for a few months. Mayor Kelley stated that the City usually grants a temporary six
months term.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve a temporary six month term; Fletcher Turner seconded, and
passed unanimously.

TIM JONES is deeding property at the rear of Municipal Park (Dabney/Hunter/Simmons) on Cemetery Street
to the City of Stockbridge. The property contains .90 acres. Council needs to approve transaction and
authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute necessary documents subject to approval by City Attorney.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve subject to approval by City Attorney; Fletcher Turner seconded,
and passed unanimously.

LOCAL ASSISTANCE ROAD PROGRAM. To authorizing Mayor Kelley and City Clerk to sign “Certificate of
Ownership and Agreement” between the City and the Georgia Department of Transportation. (Berry Street
has already been paved.)

Fred Evans made a motion to authorize Mayor Kelley and Clerk to sign agreement; Ronnie Simmons
seconded, and passed unanimously.
MAHATMARAJAH ALMED is requesting a vendor’s license to operate a business from his residence at 125
Turning Point, which is located off Center Street. The food would be prepared at his residence and distributed
by truck to customers.

Ronnie Simmons asked Mr. Almed if he owns the truck and he is presently operating this business at another
location? Mr. Almed responded that he does not own a truck at this time but he is presently preparing food
at his residence. There will be no customers or deliveries made at his home. Mr.Simmons pointed out that
Mr. Almed should also check into his insurance liability with his homeowners policy.
Ronnie Simmons made a motion to table to the next meeting; Fletcher Turner seconded, passed
unanimously.

JANE RUTLEDGE requested to be on the agenda but failed to appear.

PAY ESTIMATES FOR WELL PROJECT

P. F. MOON AND COMPANY, INC.

Pay Request No. 8, Division I
$104,815.8

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve pay request; Fletcher Turner seconded, and passed
unanimously.

STEVENSON & PALMER ENGINEERING

Pay Request
$ 16,947.95

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to approve pay request; Fletcher Turner seconded, and passed
unanimously.

Ronnie Simmons made a motion to adjourn; Fletcher Turner seconded, and passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 6:30 P. M.

Respectfully submitted,
Merle Manders
R. G. Kelley
City Clerk
Mayor
