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date: 1984-04-09
title: April 9, 1984 Minutes
source: 1984-04/1984-04-09_April 9, 1984_Minutes.pdf
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April 9, 1984

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 9, 1984

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held April 9, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael and Ronnie Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Frank E. Thompson is planning to construct a subdivision off Oakland Boulevard. Henry County Planning
and Zoning approved the zoning from R-100 to R-150B and since a portion of the subdivision is in the City,
it is necessary for the City to approve the rezoning for the portion inside the City. Mr. Thompson was advised
by the Council that subdivisions within the City are curbed, guttered and sewered to handle surface water.
Each septic tank installed must be inspected. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to approve the request
for rezoning, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Dave Crawford, Henry County Planning and Zoning submitted an application for plat approval for 120 units
of townhouses on 13 acres of land on Davis Road for J. C. Brinson. Mr. Brinson and his attorney, Larry
Harrington, were present to answer questions and explain the development to the City Council. The size of
the townhouses will have a minimum of 1,204 square feet to 1,800 square feet ranging in price from $58,000
to $85,000. Parking will exceed the required parking spaces for each unit with additional spaces for guest
parking. The entire 13 acres will be fenced on three sides with chain link fence and the front facing Davis
Road will be fenced in a decorative fence with a buffer area of trees. The streets will be a common element,
owned and maintained by the owners. It was noted that the City cannot operate and maintain street lights
on private property. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve plat, seconded by Harold Cochran, motion
carried.

Dave Crawford submitted an application for Joe L. Johnson, 509 Old Atlanta Road, to change the zoning for
this property from C-2 to M-2 to operate a freight brokerage office. Mr. Johnson stated that from time to time,
a tractor-trailer would be parked at this lot over night. Council was informed that Mr. Johnson has been
parking tractor-trailers on his lot and he was advised by Henry County that his property is not properly zoned
for a truck terminal. Mr. Johnson applied to Henry County for the correct zoning but was denied. The Council
wishes this area to remain a commercial zone. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to deny application for
rezoning, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, motion carried.

Dave Crawford noted that several residents in Stockbridge North Subdivision inquired about the RM-75
zoning for their subdivision. Although this area is zoned RM-75, once single family residency is established
in a neighborhood, it will remain single family and not revert to RM-75 (residential-multi-family).
Dr. John Latimer, met informally with City Council to get their opinion regarding property on Neal Boulevard
he is considering purchasing provided the City Council will agree to let him open a chiropractic practice and
place a sign in the yard and one on North Henry Boulevard. Council advised Mr. Latimer that Neal Boulevard
is residential and they will not approve a doctor's office on Neal Boulevard because of the increased traffic
and the lack of parking. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to deny request, seconded by Ross McMichael,
motion carried.

It was noted that businesses, which have not renewed their business licenses, have been notified that they
will be closed effective April 10, if not paid before that date. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to close
these businesses if not paid by April 10, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, motion carried.

MINUTES
4/9/1984
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Mayor Kelley advised Council that the City has received approval from the U. S. Department of Justice of
certain annexations and laws passed by the City Council between October 1966 and December 1983. Letter
filed in permanent annexation file.

W. A. Gardner advised that new 1984 Ford garbage truck has been delivered and is in service. Motion was
made by Harold Cochran to put 1965 Chevrolet truck out for bids, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Georgia Power Company recommended the City replace the street lights that have not already been changed
to the energy saving high intensity sodium lights and add approximately 25 new lights for a cost of
approximately $400 per month. Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons, seconded by Harold Cochran, motion
carried.

Bids to install heating and air-conditioning in the Police Department were opened:

Vining Heating & Air $2,500
Reagin Heating & Air 2,240
Southern Comfort 2,170
Ken's Heating & Air 2,100
Janvary Heating 1,800

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to table decision until committee could study bids and make sure they
are comparative, seconded by Harold Cochran, motion carried.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to authorize Southern Carpet Co. to install 129.3 square yards of floor
tile at $5.99 per yard and baseboard tile for a total cost of $1,234, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Dr. Latimer asked to be heard again. He asked Council to reconsider their decision if he agreed not to post
signs. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to deny request, seconded by Ross McMichael, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 8:22 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
