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date: 1983-07-11
title: July 11, 1983 Minutes
source: 1983-07/1983-07-11_July 11, 1983_Minutes.pdf
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July 11, 1983

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 11, 1983

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held July 11, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael, Phillip Paulk and Joe
Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Dave Crawford and Jim Risher, Henry County Planning and Zoning Commission, presented a request to
change zoning from RA-200 to C-4 for JDN Enterprises, Inc. to construct a shopping center at the intersection
of State Highway 138 West and Highway 42. Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to approve the requested
zoning change, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously. A zero sideline variance was
requested but Council was in agreement that JDN Enterprises should submit plans showing where the
shopping center will be located on the property for the Council's consideration.

Henry County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the First Baptist
Church, 4566 North Henry Boulevard, for the construction of additional Sunday school rooms, kindergarten
and other Church facilities. The property has been posted and the request for conditional use has been
advertised in the Henry Herald. Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to approve conditional use permit,
seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Gerald Kopp resubmitted preliminary plans for Appleton Subdivision and was approved by the Henry County
Planning and Zoning Commission. The preliminary plans reflect all changes specified by the City of
Stockbridge with the exception of specifying a minimum of 1,700 square feet of heated floor space in each
duplex unit. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to approve preliminary plans upon receipt of a letter from Mr.
Kopp designating each duplex unit will contain the required 1,700 square feet of heated floor space, seconded
by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Mr. Kopp submitted an application for annexation for the southeast portion of Appleton Subdivision. Mayor
Kelley explained the City is presently furnishing the U. S. Justice Department information involved with a new
proposal for annexation for a large parcel of land at this time but it would be considered at a later date. Motion
was made by Phillip Paulk to table application for annexation, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously.
Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to adopt amendment to Henry County Planning and Zoning Ordinance,
updating Section 5-2 Development Standards for Buildings, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to set the millage for 1983 ad valorem tax at 1.5 mills, seconded by
Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Judy Frisbie requested permission to hand out religious literature on sidewalks at Quality Markets on July
23, 1983, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt a Speed Zone Ordinance to upgrade the speed zones on
North Henry Boulevard, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Ernest Blount, Court Recorder, recommended the Council adopt an ordinance to change fines and forfeitures
according to the new state regulations. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt Ordinance to amend
cash and property bonds, seconded by Phillip Paulk and passed unanimously.

MINUTES
JULY 11, 1983
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W. A. Gardner advised Council that Lynn Quarterman, 4920 North Henry Boulevard, has made no effort to
meet City and county building codes outlined in a letter addressed to him January 18, 1983. Mr. Quarterman
to be notified by certified letter not to use the block structure located at the above address because it has
been condemned.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to adopt an Ordinance regulating the sale of phonographic i1 type
magazines within the City of Stockbridge to be effective July 11, 1983, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously. Each business selling magazines to be furnished a copy of the ordinance.

Don Price, 105 Club Court, petitioned to annex 1.2 acres adjacent to the rear of his property. Since this
property is only a small lot and does not affect the population, the Council approved the application for
annexation. Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

i Typed as written
