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STOCKBRIDGE Planning Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting
BOARD MEMBERS
Agenda
Stanley Dumas, Vice Chair
David Planchon
April 18, 2024 6:30 PM
Anthony Mitten
Harold Thibodeaux
Matthew Thomas
Jayden Williams

ADMINISTRATION
Ryan Anderson
Community Development Director

Keedra Jackson
Chief Planner

STOCKBRIDGE CITY HALL
Linda Logan
4640 NORTH HENRY BLVD.
Senior Planner, Secretary
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281

Gordon Linton, Planner I Website: www.stockbridgega.org

Phone: 770-389-7900
Valerie Ross, Attorney
Fax: 770-389-7912
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024 6:30 PM

I. Roll Call
II. Call to Order
III. Invocation
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
V. Adoption of the Agenda
VI. Approval of Minutes 01/25/2024
Planning Commission Summary Minutes for January 25, 2024

NEW BUSINESS

Item # 1 - Election of Officers
Appointment of Planning Commission Chair
Appointment of Planning Commission Vice-Chair
Presented by: Ryan Anderson

Item # 2 - MAILED NOTICE REQUIREMENT. Notification of recent changes in the
State Zoning Procedures Law (ZPL) which affect 1) the timing of when zoning
applicants need to send “mailed notices” to the owners of neighboring
properties; and 2) the required distance of such properties from the subject
property for which a zoning case is being considered by the City of Stockbridge.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson

Item # 3 - TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2024-03. Consideration of a text
amendment to amend Title 12 (Unified Development Code) of the Stockbridge
Code of Ordinances to provide various changes to Section 2.5.2, which contains
the regulations for the Parkway Mixed-Use (PMU) Overlay District.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson
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STAFF COMMENTS

BOARD COMMENTS

ADJOURN

April 18, 2024 6:30 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900

City of Stockbridge
Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that
enhance the quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business
atmosphere focused on sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events.

AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024 AT 6:30 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS: ADMINISTRATION:
(Vacant), Chairman Ryan Anderson, Comm. Dev. Director
Stanley Dumas, Vice Chairman Valerie Ross, City Zoning Attorney
Harold Thibodeaux Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
David Planchon Linda Logan, Senior Planner / PC Sect’y
Anthony Mitten Jordyn Bucholtz, GIS Analyst
Jayden Williams Gordon Linton, Planner I
I. CALL TO ORDER – Made by Stanley Dumas, Vice Chairman, at 6:30 p.m.

II. INVOCATION – Given by Stanley Dumas.

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Done in unison.

IV. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent:

~ (Vacant) ____N/A____ ___N/A____

~ Stanley Dumas _____X_____ __________

~ Harold Thibodeaux _____X_____ __________

~ David Planchon _____X____ __________

~ Anthony Mitten _____X____ __________

~ Jayden Williams _____X_____ __________

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V. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

A motion to adopt the agenda was made by Anthony Mitten and it was seconded by
David Planchon. A vote was taken, and the agenda was unanimously adopted.

VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 21, 2023 Summary Minutes.

A motion to approve the Minutes was made by Harold Thibodeaux and seconded by
Jayden Williams. A vote was taken, and the Minutes were unanimously approved.

VII. TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX-2024-01: ORDINANCE TO ALLOW
ADDITIONAL LICENSES AND LOCATIONS IN THE CITY FOR SEVERAL
TYPES OF BUSINESSES.
Consideration of an ordinance to amend the City of Stockbridge’s Code of
Ordinances relating to dealers in distilled spirits, pawn shops, tire shops, used car
dealerships, and precious gems, so as to clarify the number of licenses available,
and to provide a process for allowing additional licenses based upon Census data.

To be presented by the Community Development Staff.

Staff Presentation -- Jordyn Bucholtz, GIS Analyst, gave a PowerPoint
presentation. She showed several maps which she had prepared to illustrate the
locations of existing liquor stores and the proposed corridors where new liquor
stores could be located. She described a lottery system that would be created to
determine which proposed new businesses would be awarded the right to locate
an additional establishment for each type of use.

Board Comments and Action – Stanley Dumas asked how the lottery system
would work, and he raised concern that choosing the winners of the lottery via a
paper drawing system might be susceptible to error or bias. A motion to approve
TX-2024-01 was made by David Planchon and seconded by Harold Thibodeaux.
A vote was taken, and this case was unanimously approved.

VIII. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2023-08. (Located in
Council District 4.)
Consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the
future land use designation of certain property at 135 & 305 East Atlanta Road
from “Low-Density Mixed-Use” to “Special Purpose” to allow for the construction
of a townhome development. The applicant is Harold R. Singer, Jr. of Gibeon
Consulting Group. The property contains two parcels in Land Lot 68 of District 12,
as are listed below, with 1.65 +/- total acres within the Stockbridge City Limits.

• 135 East Atlanta Road (Parcel # S25-01022000)—Contains 1.28 +/- acres.
• 305 East Atlanta Road (Parcel # S25-01022005)—Contains 0.37 +/-acres.

To be presented by the Community Development Staff.

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Combined Staff Presentation for CP-2023-08, RZ-2023-09, and VR-2023-05
– Gordon Linton, Planner I, gave a combined PowerPoint for these three cases.
He described the proposed small townhome development to be located at 135 &
305 East Atlanta Road, which would contain twenty-seven (27) townhome lots
and units, at a density of 16.36 units per acre on 1.65 acres of land. Mr. Linton
showed several maps and illustrations, as well as sample townhome renderings.
He concluded by stating that the Planning and Zoning Staff had recommended
the approval of CP-2023-08 and VR-2023-05, and approval of RZ-2023-09 with
conditions.

Board Questions – Harold Thibodeaux asked what a Tax Allocation District is.
Ryan Anderson stated that it is something which the City recently introduced to
generate revenue for the Downtown area, but that it is not a reduced amount of
taxes. Mr. Thibodeaux then asked the anticipated cost of the townhomes would
be. Mr. Anderson stated that the applicant would answer that question during his
presentation.

Applicant’s Presentation – Harold Singer of 4034 Lions Gate in Douglasville,
Georgia, 30135, presented his proposed development plan. He said that the
developer seeks to maximize the the site’s size to bring quality to the community,
which is why they are seeking a variance for the setbacks. He said that the
preliminary price point would start at $300,000.

Board Questions – Anthony Mitten asked how the developer came up with this
price. Mr. Singer said that the developer factored in the development costs and
stayed in line with market conditions. To bring diversity into the community, and
this would be a good price point for people who were either looking for their first
home or wanting to stay in the south part of Metro Atlanta. Anthony Mitten asked
about the type of buffer that would be provided. Mr. Singer responded that he
had submitted a variance request to increase the allowable lot coverages, and
that landscaping would be provided. Given the size of the site, they recognize
that there is not much that they can do, but that they were open to maintaining
the property well to fit in with the Downtown area. There would be an HOA, and
they would be open to discussion with the community. Harold Thibodeaux asked
whether the applicant had spoken with members of the surrounding community.
Mr. Singer stated that no, he had not, but that he did send out the required “mailed
notices”, and that he was open to holding a community meeting.

Jayden Williams asked whether Mr. Singer had talked with school officials about
his proposed development. Mr. Singer said that no, but that he was willing to do
so. Mr. Williams asked whether only one access point would be provided for the
proposed development. Mr. Singer replied, “Yes.” Mr. Williams said that Mr.
Singer needed to look into that. He also asked whether there would be only one
point of egress into the development, and Mr. Singer replied that there would be
only one way in and one way out [plus an emergency access at the rear of the
site]. Reggie Sylvain stated that they have had conversations with the City’s Rife

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Marshal, who confirmed that fire trucks would be able to go in and out of the site.
Mr. Williams said that he would like to see environmentally-friendly greenery and
landscaping.

Stanley Dumas expressed concerns that such a small number of homeowners
could support an HOA. Harold Singer responded that it is difficult to keep up with
market prices, and that they feel that the cost of maintaining the smaller site would
be balanced by the small number of residents. Mr. Dumas remarked that the lack
of amenities was glaring. Ryan Anderson pointed out that a “maintenance bond”
would be required to guarantee the maintenance of the road.

David Planchon asked whether the proposed development would be primarily an
adult living area, or for families. about the types of homeowners who would live
in the proposed development. Mr. Singer replied that they were open to all types
of residents, but that they expected mostly young professionals. Mr. Planchon
asked about how the grounds would be maintained. Mr. Singer replied that their
HOA fees would go toward maintenance. Mr. Planchon then asked where the
road access would be, and where it would connect to. Reggie Sylvain, the
property owner, replied that the developer would meet all of the requirements.

Combined Public Hearing for CP-2023-08, RZ-2023-09, and VR-2023-05 –
Stanley Dumas, Vice Chairman, presented the public hearing rules, then there
were several speakers:

1. Reggie Sylvain (Property Owner for 135 & 305 East Atlanta Road) of 139
Bayberry Hills in McDonough – Mr. Sylvain said that the City of Stockbridge
needs to welcome developments like this. Growth is needed in the Downtown
area. Stockbridge is the largest city in Henry County, but the furthest behind.

2. Derrick Harris – Mr. Harris spoke in favor of the proposed development. He
said that he is a developer, and that he grew up in South Fulton and Clayton
County. He has watched the growth of this area, and this would be a “great
product” to put here because increased density brings more business to the
Downtown area.

3. Connie Snow of 426 Chase Marion Way in McDonough – Ms. Snow was
opposed to this project. She said that there are too many new developments
in the City and in Henry County. There are three to four developments in
progress, and yet there still was no solid infrastructure. Although the Tax
Allocation District helps developers with costs, it increases property owners’
taxes. Homeowners shouldn’t have to bear their support via taxes and the
Tax Allocation District. What would be the impacts of this project on nearby
parks? Ms. Snow pointed out that Gibeon’s business license was not active
as of September 2023. The City needs developers/builders who are licensed.
She was concerned about fire safety and the placement of trash pickup,
especially with the proposed variance. What about pest control? How would
excrement pickups be handled at the proposed dog park? Ms. Snow said that

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a lot of variances are being granted by the City. She was concerned about
the overall aesthetics. The proposed townhome units would be located too
close to the sidewalks. This property abuts up to existing homeowners’
properties. There needs to be a safe way to get in and out for fire and
emergency vehicles. What would the garbage pickup hours be?

4. Ann Fields of 329 Chase Marion Way – Ms. Fields asked about Parcel L16,
which was to be located between Townhomes 19 and 20, and what would go
there since the site plan in that area was blank. Her concern was for the
entrance for fire safety, trash pickup, and how that would relate to the setback
variances. Ms. Fields raised concern about where garbage cans would be
located, due to the small yards being proposed; how garbage would be picked
up; and how pest management would be handled. She also raised concern
about there being no green space for pets and their excrement, as well as the
Planning and Zoning Department’s overall granting of variances. She
believed that the Department was granting too many setback variances. Ms.
Fields was concerned about the look and feel of a development being located
so close to a sidewalk. She was also concerned about the public safety for
firefighters and for garbage pickup workers.

5. Benarvis Johnson, Sr. of 305 South Speer Road – Mr. Johnson said that he
was opposed to this project as a young resident who was looking to become
a homeowner – that he believed that something that was this small, tight, and
close did not warrant this price range. He was concerned about the clutter
that this development would cause. This would be a small development, and
the property would have such a small space with small yards for families. Mr.
Johnson raised concern about safety issues resulting from having just one
way in and one way out of the property. And he would rather see two or three
homes on this property instead of townhomes.

Board Question – Stanley Dumas asked the applicants to return to the podium
to answer questions. Could open, green space be turned into a dog park?

Applicant’s Responses -- Harold Singer stated that Parcel L16 was currently
being shown as open, green space, that that it could be designated as a dog park.
Regarding pet excrement, he said that projects of this size which are located in
intown areas usually utilize “poop bins” for the pet owners, and that this would be
taken care of by the HOA. Regarding the provision of parks, Ms. Singer said that
this property is located within half of a mile from a park, and that homeowners
could walk to the park with their dogs. The developer usually installs fences, and
there are other restrictions to make the development less intrusive to the
neighbors. Reggie Sylvain, the property owner, said that the City wants density,
so that is what they are trying to provide, and there are parks nearby. Typically,
buyers for this type of home are okay with a lack of yard space since they could
walk to Downtown amenities. Mr. Sylvain commented that this area is changing
rapidly, and that it is no longer where you have a house on two acres of land in
the Downtown area. He believed that they would be assisting the City in meeting

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its goal of having a denser Downtown.

6. Gary Lee of 317 Oak Hill in Stockbridge – Mr. Lee said that he is an investor
and that he buys properties in Stockbridge. He is also a licensed broker. He
would prefer to see an office building on this site. Mr. Lee said that the
proposed setbacks for this project would be so short that large vehicles would
hang over the sidewalks or park in the street. The project does not fit into the
small property, and East Atlanta Road is not pedestrian-friendly since drivers
speed down that road.

Applicant’s Responses – The applicant responded that there are typically bins
for each unit, but they would be open to working with the community to do a
community trash bin if the City would prefer that. They would keep them in the
driveway of each property. The HOA would be responsible for pest control and
the maintenance of the property.

Board Action: David Planchon made a motion to approve CP-2023-08, and
Harold Thibodeaux seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed, 3-1, with Anthony Mitten opposed.

IX. REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-09. (Located in Council District 4.)
Consideration of a request for a rezoning to rezone certain property at 135 & 305
East Atlanta Road from ‘SR’ (Suburban Residential) to ‘MFR’ (Multiple Family
Residential) to allow for the construction of a townhome development. The
applicant is Harold R. Singer, Jr. of Gibeon Consulting Group. The property
contains two parcels in Land Lot 68 of District 12, as are listed below, with 1.65
+/- total acres within the Stockbridge City Limits.

• 135 East Atlanta Road (Parcel # S25-01022000)—Contains 1.28 +/- acres.
• 305 East Atlanta Road (Parcel # S25-01022005)—Contains 0.37 +/-acres.

To be presented by the Community Development Staff.

Presentations, Public Hearing, and Board Questions for RZ-2023-09 -- See
the minutes above for CP-2023-08.

Board Action – David Planchon made a motion to approve RZ-2023-09, and
Harold Thibodeaux seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed, 3-1, with Anthony Mitten opposed.

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X. VARIANCE CASE #VR-2023-05. (Located in Council District 4.)
Consideration of three variances for certain property at 135 & 305 East Atlanta
Road to allow for the construction of a townhome development. The variance
requests are as follows: 1) to reduce the front yard setbacks from the required 50
feet to 15 feet; 2) to reduce the required side yard setbacks from 15 feet to 10 feet;
and 3) to increase the allowable maximum lot coverages from 50 percent to 60
percent. The applicant is Harold R. Singer, Jr. of Gibeon Consulting Group. The
property contains two parcels in Land Lot 68 of District 12, as are listed below,
with 1.65 +/- total acres within the Stockbridge City Limits.

• 135 East Atlanta Road (Parcel # S25-01022000)—Contains 1.28 +/- acres.
• 305 East Atlanta Road (Parcel # S25-01022005)—Contains 0.37 +/-acres.

To be presented by the Community Development Staff.

Presentations, Public Hearing, and Board Questions for VR-2023-05 – See the
minutes above for CP-2023-08.

Board Action – David Planchon made a motion to approve VR-2023-05, and Harold
Thibodeaux seconded the motion. A vote was taken, but there was a tie vote.
Jayden Williams and Anthony Mitten approved the motion, but Harold Thibodeaux
and David Planchon opposed it. Then Stanley Dumas as Vice Chairman cast the tie-
breaking vote in opposition. Therefore, the motion to approve VR-2023-05 failed, 2-
3, and the variance was denied.

XI. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2023-09. (Located in
Council District 4.)
Consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the
future land use designation of certain property on the north side of North Henry
Boulevard and west side of Center Street, as are listed below, from “Low-Density
Mixed-Use” and “Medium-Density Residential” to “Medium-Density Residential” to
allow for the construction of a townhome development. The applicant is Forestar
(USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., represented by J. Alexander Brock of Smith,
Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The property contains five parcels in Land Lot 12 of
District 6, as are listed below, with 15.601 +/- total acres within the Stockbridge City
Limits.

1. 4844 North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S18-02003000) -- Contains 1.20 +/- acres.
Existing future land use designation: ‘LDMU’ (Low-Density Mixed-Use).
2. 4882 North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S18-02002005) -- Contains 1.09 +/- acres.
Existing future land use designation: ‘LDMU’ (Low-Density Mixed-Use).
3. 4900 North Henry Boulevard, first tract (Parcel #S18-02002000) -- Contains
10.62 +/- acres. Existing future land use designation: ‘MDR’ (Medium-Density
Residential).
4. 4900 North Henry Boulevard, second tract (Parcel #S18-02002006) -- Contains

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2.21 +/- acres. Existing future land use designation: LDMU’ (Low-Density Mixed-
Use).
5. Parcel on Center Street with No Address (Parcel #S18-02004009) -- Contains
0.56 +/- acres. Existing future land use designation: ‘LDMU’ (Low-Density Mixed-
Use).

To be presented by the Community Development Staff.

Combined Staff Presentation for CP-2023-09, RZ-2023-10, and VR-2023-06 –
Linda Logan, Senior Planner, gave a combined staff presentation for three cases:
CP-2023-09, RZ-2023-10, and VR-2023-06, for a proposed townhome
development to be located on five parcels on the north side of North Henry
Boulevard and the west side of Center Street (4844, 4882, 4900 (first tract), and
4900 (second tract), plus Parcel #S18-02004009 on Center Street). She described
the proposed townhome development to be located on the north side of North
Henry Boulevard and the west side of Center Street. She said that it would contain
ninety (90) townhome lots and units, at a density of +/- 5.769 units per acre on
15.601 +/- total acres. Ms. Logan showed several maps and illustrations, as well
as sample townhome renderings. She concluded by stating that the Planning and
Zoning Staff had recommended the approval of CP-2023-09 and VR-2023-06, and
approval of RZ-2023-10 with conditions.

Applicant’s Presentation – Alex Brock, an attorney with SGR Law (Smith,
Gambrell and Russell) made a presentation on behalf of the developer. He showed
physical display boards to make his presentation. David Planchon asked the
applicant who they anticipated marketing the townhomes to. The applicant
responded that they anticipated that empty nesters and young professionals would
be their target market.

Public Hearing:

1. Travis Powell of 105 Club Place – Mr. Powell stated that he grew up playing
these woods. He mentioned concerns about where taxes for this property would
be spent. He was also concerned about flooding issues, and whether the
flooding would increase on his property due to this development. Mr. Powell
said that he did not have anything negative to say about the development, but
that he just wanted to ensure that the City would be getting its money’s worth.

2. Gary Lee of 317 Oak Hill – Mr. Lee expressed concerns about drainage and
parking, and for having just one main access into the proposed development.
There is no traffic light there [in front of the proposed main driveway location].
Mr. Powell said that he did not have an issue with the development, but that he
never received notice and that he owns two units nearby. He stated his concerns
for flooding after taking out vegetation during construction. He was also
concerned about an increase in traffic.

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3. Terry Wade of 203 Oak Hill Circle -- Mr. Wade said that he was not opposed to
this development, but that he had concerns about existing water runoff issues
and how that would impact his property. He said that there is not enough
buffering for privacy, and that there needs to be a privacy fence installed to
prevent foot traffic from entering his property. Harold Thibodeaux suggested that
Mr. Wade give a list of concerns to the developer. Alex Brock responded that
there would be two stormwater ponds, and that the developer would be required
by State and City ordinances to manage stormwater on the property. They have
been in contact with Mr. Wade, and they are looking at his concerns. A hydrology
study would be done, and the developer would look into adding more buffers. A
deceleration lane would be provided off North Henry Boulevard at the main
entrance of the development, and they are going through the required permitting
process with Georgia DOT.

Board Action – Jayden Williams made a motion to approve CP-2023-09, and
Harold Thibodeaux seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the case was
approved, 3-1, with Anthony Mitten opposed.

XII. REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-10. (Located in Council District 4.)
Consideration of a request for a rezoning to rezone certain property on the north
side of North Henry Boulevard and west side of Center Street, as are listed
below, from ‘SR’ (Suburban Residential), ‘OI’ (Office-Industrial), and ‘C-1’
(Neighborhood Commercial) to MFR (Multiple Family Residential) to allow for the
construction of a townhome development. The applicant is Forestar (USA) Real
Estate Group, Inc., represented by J. Alexander Brock of Smith, Gambrell &
Russell, LLP. The property contains five parcels in Land Lot 12 of District 6, as
are listed below, with 15.601 +/- total acres within the Stockbridge City Limits.

1. 4844 North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S18-02003000) -- Contains 1.20 +/- acres.
Zoned ‘OI’ (Office-Institutional).
2. 4882 North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S18-02002005) -- Contains 1.09 +/- acres.
Zoned ‘OI’ (Office-Institutional).
3. 4900 North Henry Boulevard, first tract (Parcel #S18-02002000) -- Contains
10.62 +/- acres. Zoned ‘SR’ (Suburban Residential).
4. 4900 North Henry Boulevard, second tract (Parcel #S18-02002006) -- Contains
2.21 +/- acres. Zoned ‘OI’ (Office-Institutional).
5. Parcel on Center Street with No Address (Parcel #S18-02004009) -- Contains
0.56 +/- acres. Zoned ‘C-1’ (Neighborhood Commercial).

To be presented by the Community Development Staff.

Presentations, Public Hearing, and Board Questions for RZ-2023-10 – See the
discussion above for CP-2023-09.

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Board Action – Jayden Williams made a motion to approve RZ-2023-10, and
Harold Thibodeaux seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed, 3-1, with Anthony Mitten opposed.

XIII. VARIANCE CASE #VR-2023-06. (Located in Council District 4.)
Consideration of a request for a variance on certain property on the north side of
North Henry Boulevard and west side Center Street, as are listed below, to
allow for the construction of a townhome development. The purpose of the
variance is to reduce the front yard setbacks of the proposed townhome lots from
the required 50 feet to 30 feet under the requested MFR (Multiple Family
Residential) zoning.

The applicant is Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., represented by J.
Alexander Brock of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The property contains five
parcels in Land Lot 12 of District 6, as are listed below, with 15.601 +/- total acres
within the Stockbridge City Limits.

1. 4844 North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S18-02003000) -- Contains 1.20 +/-
acres.
2. 4882 North Henry Boulevard (Parcel #S18-02002005) -- Contains 1.09 +/-
acres.
3. 4900 North Henry Boulevard, first tract (Parcel #S18-02002000) -- Contains
10.62 +/- acres.
4. 4900 North Henry Boulevard, second tract (Parcel #S18-02002006) -- Contains
2.21 +/- acres.
5. Parcel on Center Street with No Address (Parcel #S18-02004009) -- Contains
0.56 +/- acres.

To be presented by the Community Development Staff.

Presentations, Public Hearing, and Board Questions for VR-2023-06 – See
the discussion above for CP-2023-09.

Board Action – Jayden Williams made a motion to deny VR-2023-06, and
Anthony Mitten seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and it passed, 3-1, with
David Planchon opposed. VR-2023-06 was therefore denied.

XIV. PROJECT UPDATES

To be presented by the Community Development Staff. No action is required.

[None.]

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XV. STAFF COMMENTS

To be presented by the Community Development Staff. No action is required.

[None.]

XVI. BOARD COMMENTS

[None.]

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. No vote was taken.

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Presentation on the
“Mailed Notice
Requirement” Text
Amendment to the UDC

Council Work Session—03/26/24
Planning Commission—04/18/24
Ryan Anderson, Director
Community Development Department
• Mailed notice shall be provided to all
“Mailed Notice adjacent properties that share a
Requirement” boundary line at least fifteen (15) but
not more than forty-five (45) calendar
From Section days prior to the date of the hearing
9.3.4 of the for all variances, conditional uses,
modifications, and amendments to the
Stockbridge official zoning map (rezoning). The
Unified applicant shall mail these notices and
provide the community development
Development director proof of mailing a minimum of
Code (UDC) seven (7) days prior to the scheduled
public hearing.
Proposed “Mailed Notice” UDC Amendment
(Slide #1)
• Amend Section 9.3.4 of the City of Stockbridge’s Unified Development Code Mailed Notice Requirement
from “adjacent property owners” to a mailed notice requirement of 500 feet for public meetings or hearings
concerning:
1. Amendment of the Official Zoning Map;
2. Special Use permits;
3. Amendment of the Unified Development Code
4. Major Modification of Zoning Conditions and/or master development plans; and
5. Variances
• Notices shall include the following information:
1. Time of the public meeting or public hearing;
2. Place of the public meeting or public hearing;
3. Purpose of the requested action; and
4. For requests to amend the official zoning map, the notice shall include the current and proposed
zoning action.
Proposed “Mailed Notice” UDC Amendment
(Slide #2)
• Amend Section 9.3.4 of the City of Stockbridge’s Unified Development Code (UDC)
“Mailed Notice Requirement” to also state:
• “Mailed notice shall be provided to the owners of all properties which are located
within five hundred (500) feet, at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date of the
hearing, for all variances, special uses, modifications, and amendments to the official
zoning map (rezoning). The applicant shall mail these notices and provide the
Community Development Director or designee proof of such mailing a minimum of
seven (7) days prior to the scheduled public hearing.”
Distance Requirement of
Number City/County Adjacent/Nearby Property Code Section/Document
Owners
500 feet for residential development;
1 East Point 1,000 feet for industrial development Rezoning or Special Use Application
Packet
2 Cherokee County 1,000 feet Cherokee County Zoning Ordinance

3 Forsyth County 500 feet Forsyth County

4 Powder Springs 200 feet Powder Springs (Article 13 Zoning
Amendment And Procedures)
5 South Fulton Quarter mile of property South Fulton

6 Alpharetta 500 feet Alpharetta

7 Savannah 300 feet Savannah Zoning Ordinance

8 Newnan 250 feet Article 10 – Procedures and Permits

9 Morrow 500 feet Morrow, Georgia - Code of Ordinances

10 Hall County 500 feet Hall County

11 Riverdale 300 feet Sec. 13.4. - Public notice of public
hearings.
12 Thomaston 300 feet Sec. 98-14.4. - Public notice of public
hearings.
13 Clarkston 300 feet City of Clarkston Zoning Ordinance

14 Stockbridge Adjacent property owners Section 9.3.4
Staff
Recommendation
Based on its research, the Community
Development Staff is recommending that the
City amend its “mailed notice” requirement”
as follows:
1. From requiring a distance of only the
“adjacent property owners” to 500 feet
from the subject property.
2. From requiring that mailed notices be
mailed at least 15 days prior to a
scheduled public hearing to 30 days prior
to a public hearing, in compliance with
the new State Zoning Procedures Law
(ZPL).
Mailed Public Notice To Adjacent and
Nearby Property Owners
(Distance Requirements)
Number City/County Distance Requirement of
Adjacent and Nearby Property Code Section/Document
Owners
1 500 feet for residential
East Point development); 1,000 feet for Rezoning or Special Use Application Packet
industrial development
2 Cherokee County 1,000 feet Cherokee County Zoning Ordinance
3 Forsyth County 500 feet Forsyth County
4 Powder Springs 200 feet Powder Springs (Article 13 Zoning Amendment
And Procedures)
5 South Fulton Quarter mile of property South Fulton
6 Alpharetta 500 feet Alpharetta
7 Savannah 300 feet Savannah Zoning Ordinance
8 Newnan 250 feet Article 10 – Procedures and Permits
9 Morrow 500 feet Morrow, Georgia - Code of Ordinances
10 Hall County 500 feet Hall County
11 Riverdale 300 feet Sec. 13.4. - Public notice of public hearings.
12 Thomaston 300 feet Sec. 98-14.4. - Public notice of public hearings.
13 Clarkston 300 feet City of Clarkston Zoning Ordinance
14 Stockbridge Adjacent property owners Section 9.3.4

Staff Recommendation: Based on the research done by Community
Development, staff is recommending the City extend its mail notice requirement
from adjacent property owners only to 500 feet.
UDC Amendment: Amend Section 9.3.4 of the City of Stockbridge’s Unified
Development Code Mailed Notice Requirement from adjacent property owners
to a mailed notice requirement of 500 feet for public meetings or hearings
concerning:
1. Amendment of the Official Zoning Map;
2. Special Use permits;
3. Amendment of the Unified Development Code
4. Major Modification of Zoning Conditions and/or master development
plans; and
5. Variances

Notices shall include the following information:

1. Time of the public meeting or public hearing;
2. Place of the public meeting or public hearing;
3. Purpose of the requested action; and
4. For requests to amend the official zoning map, the notice shall include the
current and proposed zoning action.
C. Permitted Uses. Any combination of uses permitted in C1, C2, OI, CCR, and MFR are permitted in the
overlay district.

D. Prohibited Uses.

1. Adult entertainment establishments

2. Ambulance service

3. Automobile broker (No vehicle storage)

4. Automobile wash/ wax centers

5. Automobile rental and leasing facilities

6. Automotive service repair and maintenance facilities (minor or major)

7. Building and lumber supply establishments, providing that there is not outside storage of
materials or equipment

8. Daycare centers

9. Funeral home, mortuaries, and crematoriums

10. Gasoline service stations

11. Greenhouses and nurseries including landscape service

12. Hookah bars/lounges and cigar bars/lounges

13. Pawnshop, loan brokers, check cashing, and other than mortgage loan brokers

14. Restaurants with drive through facilities and/ or windows

15. Retail warehouses/ wholesalers providing sales of merchandise with no outdoor storage

16. Rooming and boarding houses

17. Self‐service storage, mini‐warehouses, or warehousing and storage

18. Tattoo and piercing parlors

19. Trade shops, including electrical plumbing, heating/ cooling, and roofing siding, having no
outside storage

20. Truck terminals, truck trailer storage lots, truck repair, and all industrial uses.

21. Vape stores

22. Veterinary clinic
