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Where Community Connects

C TY COUNCIL MEET NG
SU M MARY Ml NUTES

MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 6:00 PM.
Mayo r & Cig Coun c ii Administration
Mayor Anth ony S. Fo rd Frederick Gardiner; Ci Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Yolanda Barber Vanessa Holiday, City lerk
Councrlma n Elton Alexander
John Clly Treagurer
Councilman John Blount
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt
Qumton ashmgtpn,CrtyAttorney
Jeremy T. Berry, CIty Attorney
Councilman Alphonso Thomas

Mission: To providevyision ar i eadership and superior mun icipal services that enhance the
quality ofi We for cmzens .w i Ie creating a welcoming bUSi ness atmosph ere focused on
sustainabil ity a nd expans ion of tourism and cultural event s.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford.

invocation by Kim Aiionce.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All Members
were present except Councilwoman Gantt.

Councilman Blount motioned to amend the Agenda
removing Item #6 and item #7 from
the Agenda at the request, to be heard at the July 10th meeting: Seconded by
Councilman Alexander. The motion passed unanimously.

Councilman Blount motioned to adopt the Agenda as amended: Seconded
by
Councilman Alexander. The motion passed
unanimously.

Councilman Alexander motioned for the adoption of the Minutes: Seconded
by
Councilman Blount. The motion passed unanimously.
1. Adoption of the April 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes
2. Adoption of the April 25, 2023 Meeting Minutes

PUBLIC COMMENTS
All persons wishing to speak for public comment must
sign in with the City Clerk prior to
the beginning of the meeting noting your name, address, and
phone number. You will be
allotted three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members ofthe elected
body,
officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not be tolerated.
There were no public comments.
CERIMONIAL
3. Mayor Ford reviewed proclamations presented prior to the start of the
meeting recognizing and celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month, National
Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Father's Day.

PRESENTATION
4. First Quarter Henry County Transportation
Advisory Group Update
Presented by: Eniei Gonzalez, Stockbridge Representative
Mr. Gonzalez gave a brief overview noting the
Transportation Advisory
Group (TAG) was adopted on August 4, 2020 with ten representatives
appointed by city and county officials and hold two-year terms; noted the
committee engages and receives input from citizens on the
transportation
planning process. makes recommendations on transportation projects,
and assists in the implementation of the
transportation plan; referenced
three major transportation planning projects which include: the
update to
the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP), the
development ofthe
Transit Master Plan, and the development ofthe Trails Plan; noted the

Henry County Transportation Plan was updated in 2016 with
funding and implementation plans for the next 30 years and addresses the
quality of life and congestion relief with emerging technology project
recommendations; noted the Transit Plan is a 30-year plan that addresses
existing and projected conditions, improves the quality of life, makes
recommendations for short, mid, and long range, and includes
rebranding;
noted there are only 3 identified trails within the
county and the Trails Plan
would develop a mid and long term plan to establish locations and
acquire
funding from T-SPLOST and help with economic growth; noted the
adoption ofthe Henry County Transportation Plan, Transit Master Plan,
and the Trails Plan in 2022.

Mr. Gonzalez presented the City with the 2023 first
quarter updates noting
a 30-year list for implementation, county received a grant for a new local
bus service with the purchase of a new bus, the launch of a micro-transit
or on-demand transit service, major road projects such as the commercial
vehicle lanes on l-75 from Macon to McDonough,
developing a new
interchange on l-75 at Bethlehem Rd., constructing a western parallel
connector, and the Rock Quarry road widening.

Mayor Ford inquired about the Trail Plan and noted only seeing the
county trails.

Councilman Alexander noted the City of Stockbridge passed a Trails Plan
in 2017 with a $22 million budget to build the own beltline from T-
SLPOST.

Mr. Gonzalez noted the first quarter updates included
countywide projects
and that future presentations would include
Stockbridge specific updates.
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Councilman Blount asked Mr. Gonzalez what the greatest needs are at
this time.

Mr. Gonzalez responded that the greatest needs are recommendations for

grants and input on designs.

Mr. Gonzalez noted the county was the winner of the 2022
Georgia Smart
Communities Challenge Grant which develops web-based tools to assess
impact and potential new greenspace; noted receiving federal funding in
the amount of $7 million from the Atlanta Regional Commission
(ARC);
noted and upward trend in crashes the last 5-years.

Mr. Gonzalez referenced current SPLOST
resurfacing projects, transit
services, extended agreement with State Road & Tollway Authority
(SRTA) to construct a park-and-ride facility on Jonesboro Rd near l-75,
developing a city-county joint wayfinding plan in FY 2024, and county
considering telework and alternate work schedules.

Councilman Thomas recommended citizens attend the Transportation
Advisory Group (TAG) meetings to allow their voices to be heard with
traffic concerns and looks fon/vard to future updates.

PUBLIC HEARING
5. CITY OF S
,TO CKBRIDGE TEXT AMENDMENT CASE #TX- 2023-01
COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide.
Consideration of a text amendment to the Stockbridge Unified
Development Code (UDC) in Section 2.5.2(D)(12) and Section
2.5.3(F)(11) to allow hookah bars/lounges, cigar bars/lounges, and
tobacco/vape shops as ancillary uses to the primary use of a restaurant/
lounges. Currently, the above uses are Prohibited Uses within the
Parkway (PMU) Overlay District and the Downtown Village
(DV) Overlay District.
Presented by: Brecca Carter, Community Development Director
Ms. Carter noted currently, the proposed use for hookah
bars/lounges,
cigar bars/lounges and tobacco/vape shops are prohibited within areas
which have an overlay district designation: Parkway
(PMU)
Overlay District and the Downtown Village (DV) Overlay District; noted the
Parkway Mixed-Use (PMU) overlay district includes properties which abut
major corridors and prominent intersections throughout the City limits,
while the Downtown Village (DV) overlay district includes the
entirety of
downtown Stockbridge area; noted the Community Development

Department has received several inquiries to allow the
uses as an ancillary/secondary use within a current restaurant/lounge
business operation within the city; noted this amendment would allow
businesses within the downtown area and along major corridors the
ability
to expand their client base and offer a variety of uses/entertainment within

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a restaurant or lounge location; noted as an ancillary use, it is
Community
recommendation that the sales revenue of the ancillary
use meet the sales revenue requirement of 51% food, 49%

hookah/cigar/tobacco/vape bar sales; noted this is the current food sales
to alcohol sales revenue model currently in place for restaurants.

Ms. Carter noted the Community Development staff requests that the

Planning Commission & City Council approve for hookah bars/lounges,
cigar bars/lounges and tobacco/vape shops to be allowed as an ancillary
use within not to exceed more than 49% of sales revenue within all

applicable restaurant of lounge. Mrs. Carter also noted the Planning
Commission recommends denial.

Councilman Thomas noted he was not in favor nor against the idea and
will remain neutral on the matter.

Councilwoman Gantt suggested having business owners present to the

City Council with their specific situation, noting she does not support
hookah/vaping within restaurants where families are trying to enjoy a
meal, and that these types of businesses should be a stand-alone facility;
and expressed a concern for over saturating the area, and suggested staff
do more research.

Councilman Blount noted he also did not want to see one particular area
saturated with hookah lounges and suggested putting in stipulations and

regulations for air quality.

Councilman Alexander noted the requirement would be a separate room
with adequate ventilation, noting there are restaurants operating in and
around Stockbridge currently offering this service, and the restaurants in

Stockbridge cannot economically compete.

Public Hearing Opened

Speakers in Favor None

Speakers Opposed Regina Ubadinira
Public Hearing Closed

Councilwoman Gantt motioned to Table to the July 10th meeting with the

following tasks: Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barber. The motion passed
unanimously.
1) Address all code items within Zoning and Business Licenses
radius requirements
allowance of revenue for cigar/hookah to be lower
than 49%

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2) Proper ventilation (Regulated by the Henry County Environmental
Health Dept.)

3) Require a separate room for ventilation
4) Remove request for vape, tobacco shops altogether in the amendment
5) Remove restaurants hookah & cigar bars within Sports Bar/lounges
6) Conduct research on what percentage of revenue to be allowed for
local cities: Hampton, McDonough, Jonesboro, College Park, Hapeville
7) Number ofthese uses within the City of Stockbridge currently (Code
Enforcement concerns)

8) Obtain business license for this ancillary use

COMPREHEN SIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2022-04.
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 and 3. Vista formally requests a 30-day deferral
of both the rezoning and Comp Plan amendment applications.
Consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to

assign the future land use designation of to
certain property on Flippen Road, to allow forthe construction of a mixed-
use residential development, including commercial and office uses. The
applicant is Vista Residential Partners (c/o Dennis J. Webb, Jr.). The
property contains three parcels in Land Lot 38 of District 12, as are listed
below, with 276.91+/- total acres within the Stockbridge City Limits.
Parcel parcel with 249.19 acres, located
between Flippen Road and Interstates 75 & 675; Parcel
Medium-sized parcel with 24.97 acres, located at 630 Flippen Road;
Parcel #030-01004008 --
Small parcel with 2.75 acres, located at 384
Flippen Road.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Item deferred to the July 10th meeting at the request.

REZONING CAS E #RZ-2022-05. COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 and 3. Vista
formally requests a 30-day deferral of both the rezoning and Comp Plan
amendment applications.
Consideration of a request for rezoning to assign the (Planned Unit
Development) district to certain property on Flippen Road, to allow for the
construction of a mixed-use residential development, including commercial
and office uses. The applicant is Vista Residential Partners (c/o Dennis J.
Webb, Jr.). The property contains three parcels in Land Lot 38 of District

12, as are listed below, with 276.91 +/- total acres within the Stockbridge
City Limits. Parcel parcel with 249.19 +/- acres,
located between Flippen Road and Interstates 75 & 675; Parcel #030-

parcel with 24.97 acres, located at 630 Flippen Road.
Parcel parcel with 2.75 acres, located at 384
Flippen Road.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Item deferred to the July 10th meeting at the request.

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8 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE #CU-2023-01
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4.
Consideration of a request for a conditional use permit to allow for the
development of a place of worship at 713 Valley Hill Road. The property
is in Land Lot 103 of District 12, and it contains 4.000 acres within the
Stockbridge City Limits. The Planning Commission recommended
approval with the conditions, plus they added one condition--that
the applicant hold a Community Meeting priorto the June 12th Council

meeting. The applicant held that meeting on Monday, June
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson gave an overview of the case
noting the subject property at
713 Valley Hill Road is owned by the applicant,
Victory Worship Center
Church of God in Christ, Inc. The applicant also owns the
adjacent
property to the west, Parcel Both properties have been
owned by the applicant since 2005. Victory
Worship Center is an existing
church in the City of Stockbridge. it is located at 6043 North
Henry
Boulevard, within Council District 4. The church currently operates out of
retail space in a commercial center, and it seeks to build a new church

building on the property which it has owned since 2005 on Valley Hill
Road. The subject property was annexed into the
City from
unincorporated Henry County due to the passage of the 2022 Annexation
Referendum. applicant previously obtained approval in 2006 from
Henry County for a Conditional Use Permit to use the property at 713
Valley Hill Road for a place of worship (church). However, since the
property was annexed into the City, the conditional use permit which was
issued by Henry County is not valid within the
City of Stockbridge, and the
City required the applicant to apply for a new conditional use permit. For
tax assessment purposes, the Henry County Tax Office
maintains a list of churches within the City of
Stockbridge. As of May 22,
2023, there were twenty-five (25) churches within the Stockbridge City
Limits. Of those, the Planning and Zoning Staff has determined that
fourteen (14) of them were located within Council District 4,
including the
existing church at 6043 North Henry Boulevard. The applicant
has submitted a joint site plan showing both
development proposals and
the existing residence. The proposed
sanctuary building for the place of
worship would have 12,586 total square feet, of which 3,360 square feet
would comprise the largest assembly area X The townhome
development would have 56 units and a density of 7.12 units per acre. All
townhome units would have three or four bedrooms. The Church would
have 112 parking spaces with an additional 9
parking spaces for a total of
121 and has two existing residences with two
parking spaces.

Mr. Anderson noted the applicant seeks to construct a church
building on
property which it has owned since 2005. Although the applicant already
obtained approval from Henry County in 2006 for a conditional use
permit

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to build a place of worship (church) on the subject
property, that
conditional use permit became void when the
property was
annexed into the City. The applicant therefore is seeking a new conditional
use permit from the city. If the requested conditional use permit is
approved, the applicant would relocate its existing church from its leased
retail space at 6043 North Henry Boulevard to a new
building to be
constructed on the subject property at 713 Valley Hill Road. The applicant
meets the required Standards for Places of Worship, as well as the

required Standards for Granting Conditional Use Permits. In view of these
facts, as well as the foregoing analyses, the Planning and Zoning Staff
concludes that the request for a conditional use permit via CU-
to allow the use of the subject property for a place of
worship
(church) via would be acceptable and should be approved, with conditions
such as: 1. Site Plan The proposed townhome development shall be
constructed according to a design which is very similar to the one which is
shown on the submitted conceptual site plan, entitled
Victory Worship (Sheet No.
prepared by Acme Group, lntl. LLC and dated February 20, 2023, which
was received by the Planning and Zoning Office on
May 16, 2023. 2.
Additional Buildings, Uses, and additional buildings, uses, or
activities are proposed on the subject property, these shall meet the

requirements of Subsection 3.2.24(E) of the Unified Development Code. In
particular, for the establishment of a church parsonage, a
shall be delineated on the property; and no day care centers shall
operate
on the property since it is residentially zoned. 3. Parking
Sufficient parking shall be provided at all times to adequately
accommodate the anticipated growth in church membership, as well as
the holding of special events with significant numbers of
guests. Such
parking may include church bus or van parking, offsite parking within a
specified distance via a shared parking agreement, or another acceptable
provision, to be determined and approved by the Planning and Zoning
Office.

Mayor Ford asked the applicant about the outcome of the the June 5th
Zoom meeting with the community.

Pastor Nation noted over 130 letters were sent out to residents to
join with
only about 20 attending and 3 to 4 vocalizing their disapproval.

Councilman Alexander noted he was unaware the County approved the
Conditional Use and asked when it was approved and how
long the
applicant has been at the site location.

Mr. Anderson noted the Conditional Use was approved in 2006 and Pastor
Nation noted they have been meeting at the current location for 20
years.

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Pastor Nation noted the requirement was to only notify residents
adjacent
to their property, however, noting the contention, they went beyond the
requirement and notified 130 area residents.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber noted as the District Representative, she must
listen to and address concerns from the area residents as
they are the
ones who will be directly impacted; noted she has
previously spoken with
Pastor Nation advising him of the concerns of the residents in the arear
and asked Pastor Nation if the Conditional Use is approved, will the
church provide traffic assistance before and after church activities,
noting
this would be a Condition.

Pastor Nation confirmed traffic assistance would be included as a
condition.

Councilman Alexander inquired on the timeline to build the church

Mr. Fatemi noted the developer would first need to acquire the land
disturbance permit which could be in three months followed by
construction.

Councilwoman Gantt questioned the joint site and asked about
ownership
of the townhome.

Pastor Nation stated the church owns the land where the church will be

built, and the developer owns the land where the townhomes will be built

Councilwoman Gantt asked if the City needs the developer to
approve any
conditions related to the townhomes?

Applicant: Pastor Keith G. Nation, Mr. Oji Onwudegu, and Mr. Fatemi.
Public Hearing Opened

Speakers in Favor: Randall Eck; Raymond King
Speakers Opposed: Jennifer Eckridge; Anthony Mitten; Charles Cook
Public Hearing Closed

Mayor Pro Tem Barber motioned to approve per staff recommendation
and traffic enforcement during church gatherings and activities: Second
by
Councilman Alexander. The motion passed 5-0.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AM NDMENT CASE #C P-20 23-01.

COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4.
Consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to
assign the future land use designation of to
Parcel #029-01009001 on Valley Hill Road, to allow for the construction of

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a townhome development. The applicant is Victory Worship Center,
represented by Keith G. Nation. The property is in Land Lot 103 of District
12, and it contains 7.864 +/ acres within the Stockbridge City Limits.
The Planning Commission recommended approval with the

conditions, plus they added one condition--that the applicant hold a
Community Meeting priorto the June 12th Council meeting.
The applicant held that meeting on Monday, June 5th

Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson presented an overview of the case. Mr. Anderson noted the

applicants request to Consider a request for a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment (Case #CP-2023-O1) by Victory Worship Center (represented
by Keith G. Nation) to assign the Residential) land use
designation to Parcel #029-01009001 on Valley Hill Road to allow for the

development of a townhome community with 56 +/- units. The applicant
also simultaneously submitted two other applications to the
City of
Stockbridge for this property, as are listed below. A Rezoning Application
(Case applicant requests that the subject property be
assigned the (Multiple Family Residential) zoning district. A
Variance Application (Case applicant requests a
variance to reduce the front yard setback from the required minimum of 50
feet to 25 feet. The applicant requests a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
to the City of Stockbridge 2018-2023 Comprehensive Plan for the
purpose
of assigning the future land use designation of
to the subject property to allow for a
rezoning of the property to
(Multiple Family Residential) and the construction of a townhome
development at a density of 7.12 units per acre. For such purposes, the
Planning and Zoning Staff identified three reasons why the
proposal would be inconsistent with the current land use
designation of and why the applicant needed to
request a Comprehensive Plan amendment. They are listed below and are
discussed in the next section. Inconsistencies with the
Comprehensive
Plan: Type of (as well as other multifamily uses) are not
a permissible use under the Low-Density Residential designation. Zoning
District-The MFR district is not a permissible zoning district within the Low-

Density Residential designation. Proposed Density-The proposed density
of 7.12 units per acre would exceed the
Low-Density Residential
allowable density range of 1.25 to 2.0 units per acre. Mr.
Anderson noted that a joint site plan has been submitted which shows
both development proposals and the existing residence. The
proposed
townhome development would have 56 units and a
density of 7.12 units
per acre. All townhome units would have three or four bedrooms. The
sanctuary building for the proposed place of worship would have 12,586
total square feet, and the largest assembly area would have 3,350
square
feet. The two developments would share a joint
project entrance, which
would expand into a looped internal street. The entrance and the interior

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street would initially both be privately maintained, but
they would be built
to City standards. The Church would have 112
parking spaces with an
additional 9 parking spaces for a total of 121 and has two
existing
residences with two parking spaces. The proposed townhomes would
have 126 parking spaces. Mr. Anderson noted the
Planning and Zoning
Staff analyzed the request to assign the future land use
designation of to the subject property according
to the four factors (A, B, C, and D) that are discussed below. A.

Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The requested
land use designation for the subject property would be
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the
following reasons: 1. Type
of Use--The proposed townhome development would be a
permissible
use. 2. Zoning District--Page 45 of the Comprehensive Plan identifies

multiple family zoning as being compatible with the
Residential future land use designation. To allow for the
proposed zoning,
the applicant has requested the rezoning of the
property to assign the
MFR zoning district to allow the townhomes to be built. The
rezoning will
be heard concurrently with this case, along with the
requested variance.
But there is no need to change the land use designation unless
the property is rezoned to MFR in contemplation of the
proposed
townhome development proposal. Therefore,
any approval of the
requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment via CP-2023-O1 must be
contingent upon the simultaneous approval of the requested rezoning of
the property via .
3. Proposed The High-Density
Residential designation allows 6 to 16 units per acre. The

proposed density would be 7.12 units per acre, which falls within this
range. Regarding surrounding densities, the adjacent Valley Hill Station
subdivision to the west has an estimated 126 lots on an estimated 66.81
total acres, for a density of only 1.89 units
per acre, as calculated by
viewing the aerial photograph of the subdivision. However, the nearby
property at 576 Davis Road to the south was just rezoned to
(Multiple Family Residential) via Case by City Council on
May 8, 2023 to allow for a townhome development with 165 units on
27.635 acres, for a density of 5.97 units per acre. B.
Promoting
Established Housing Policies- Assigned the requested
High-Density
Residential designation to the subject property would also further the

implementation of various housing policies that were identified by the
Comprehensive Plan: Encourage the development of higher-density
residential developments to provide for the growing need for a
range of
housing choices within the City of Stockbridge. Provide a mixture of
housing options to attract young professionals, singles, and small families.
Preserve and enhance older, existing neighborhoods
by promoting
rehabilitation of existing housing stock and infill of new
development to
revitalize established neighborhoods. C. Suitability of the
Subject
Location- Although there are no other properties in the
vicinity

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which have the requested High-Density Residential land use
designation,
the subject property is nevertheless suitable for this
designation due to the
following: 1. Its reasonable size, whereby the High-Density Residential

designation would not represent a small, designation relative to the
surrounding area. 2. Its location along a major collector road, making it
suitable for development. 3. Its proximity to another
Density Residential property at 576 Davis Road, which was just approved
for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment on
May 8, 2023. D. Maintaining
the Current Land Use Designation. Although the
subject property could be
used for low-density residential uses, few, if
any, such uses have occurred
in the Valley Hill Road corridor in several
years. Further, it is unknown as
to whether there exists any demand for such uses at this time. Mr.

Anderson noted as a result of the foregoing analysis, the
Planning and
Zoning Staff concludes that the request to assign the
Density future land use designation to Parcel #029-01009001

on Valley Hill Road via to allow for the proposed townhome

development would be acceptable. In view ofthe aforementioned positive
conclusion, the Planning and Zoning Staff recommends APPROVAL
WITH A CONDITION for CP-2023-01, With the condition that the

requested rezoning of the subject property to assign the
(Multiple Family Residential) zoning district to the subject property via RZ-
2023-01 is approved before, or simultaneously with, the
approval of CP-
2023-01.

Councilman Alexander inquired on the last project off Valley Hill Rd. Mr
Anderson noted there has not been any developments since been
with the city.

Councilwoman Gantt inquired on the size of the townhomes and the
number ofgarages. Mr. Fatemi noted the townhomes would be between

1,700-2,200 sq. ft with 2 car garages.

Councilman Alexander noted adding a pool. Pastor Nation noted the
planners gave guidelines on what needed to be included; noted there
were no restrictions or demands but suggestions. Pastor Nation also
noted adding three things: 1. A park area with a
gazebo, 2. Picnic area,
and 3. Smaller Park area. Pastor Nation noted
expanding the walkway
from 5ft to 6 ft. to allow for a walking trail area.

Councilman Blount inquired about the setbacks. Pastor Nation noted the
setback were 25 ft.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber noted the area seems better for single-family
detached homes and not townhomes and noted
safety concerns with the
curve on Valley Hill Rd.

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Councilwoman Gantt inquired about ownership of the property and a
purchase agreement and noted the owner should agree to the 10% cap
rate. Pastor Nation noted the church owns the
property and due to the
church being a 501-03, they are not allowed to build on the
property, thus
having to divide the property into two parcels to build the townhomes on
the larger parcel.

Councilman Alexander noted adding a pool to the conditions.

Mayor Pro Tern Barber noted her concerns for the residents and the high-
density area, noting the townhome proposal is for units and
this would cram several units into an
space, and asked if
developing single-family townhomes is off the table.

Mr. Fatemi responded that option would not be economical; and noted the
units had been reduced to 56.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber referenced the curve on Valley Hill Rd., as a
matter of safety, and noted she did not support the
high-density project
approved by the City Council on Davis Rd., and asked where the
rendering for this project is from.

Pastor Nation noted the rendering is a development from Snellville; and
noted is listening to the concerns from the residents, and noted there are

parishioners who plan to purchase townhomes, and that the townhomes
will be sold, not rented; noted it is most economical to move fon/vard with
the townhomes first and the church will take a
separate path; noted a
letter of approval has been received from Clayton
County and the
engineers have determined the location for the detention pond, an HOA
will be in place and the church will have its own
funding source.

Mayor Pro Tem Barber noted she has spoken with many of the residents
in the area and they have no issues with the church, as that has
always
been the plan, but they are concerned that townhomes have now been
added and are concerned that the blind curve on
Valley Hill Rd. has not
been addressed, and asked if approved by the Council, when will the
construction of the church begin.

Pastor Nation noted the church cannot start its project until the site has
been cleared

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Applicant: Pastor Keith G. Nation, Mr. Oji Onwudegu, and Mr. Fatemi.
Public Hearing Opened

Speakers in Favor -

None
Speakers Opposed Randall Eck; Raymond King; Jennifer Eckridge;
Glenda Miller; Burley Champion; Nancy McRae; Charles
Cook;
Joshua
Head; Anthony Mitten; Regina Ubadinira
Public Hearing Closed

Councilman Alexander that the development remains consistent with the
standards of 10% rental cap be included and the units remain 90%

owner-occupied and a HOA.

Pastor Nation agreed

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve. Motion died for lack of a
second.

Mayo Pro Tem Barber motioned to deny. Motion died for lack of a second

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve: Seconded
by Councilwoman
Gantt. The motion passed 4-1 Alexander, Blount, Gantt, and Thomas
voted in Favor; (Barber Opposed).

10.REZON NG CASE #RZ- 023-01. COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4
Consideration of a request for a rezoning to assign the
(Multiple
Family Residential) zoning district to Parcel # on Valley Hill

Road, to allow for the construction of a townhome development. The
applicant is Victory Worship Center, represented by Keith G. Nation. The
property is in Land Lot 103 of District 12, and it contains 7.864 +/- acres
within the Stockbridge City Limits. The
Planning Commission
recommended approval of the conditions, and the condition--that
the applicant hold a Community Meeting priorto the June 12th Council

meeting. The applicant held that meeting on Monday, June 5th
Presented by: Brecca Carter, Community Development Director
Ms. Carter presented an overview of the case and noted staff
recommends approval.

Councilman Alexander noted removing the requirements for the
pool as
mentioned in a previous item.

Applicant: Pastor Keith G. Nation, Mr. Oji Onwudegu, and Mr. Fatemi.
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Public Hearing Opened

Speakers in Favor -
None
Speakers Opposed Randall Eck; Raymond King; Jennifer Eckridge
Public Hearing Closed

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve with Conditions as
recommended by staff and the following added Conditions: 10% Rental

Cap and 90% owner-occupied units included in the covenant; multi-
use paths along the entire frontage of the church and the townhome
development; and construct a clubhouse: Second by Councilwoman
Gantt. The motion passed 4-1 Alexander, Blount, Gantt, and Thomas
voted in Favor; (Barber Opposed).

VARIA CE CASE #VR-Z 023-01 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4.
Consideration of a request for a variance for Parcel # 029-01009001 on
Valley Hill Road, to allow for the construction of a townhome
development. The purpose of the variance is to allow the reduction in the
front yard setbacks from the required 50 feet to 25 feet in the MFR

(Multiple Family Residential) zoning district. The property is in Land Lot
103 of District 12, and it contains 7.864 +/- acres within the
Stockbridge
City Limits. The Planning Commission recommended approval with the
conditions, plus they added one the applicant hold a

Community Meeting prior to the June 12th Council meeting. The applicant

11. held that meeting on Monday, June 5th

Presented by: Brecca Carter, Community Development Director
Ms. Carter presented an overview of the case
noting that the purpose of
the variance is to allow the reduction in the front yard setbacks from the

required 50 feet to 25 feet in the MFR (Multiple Family Residential) zoning
district, and noted staff recommends approval along with the Planning
Commission.

Councilwoman Gantt noted the driveway is too short and will not
approve
and suggested going to a minimum of 37ft.

Councilman Thomas noted concerns with future developments and

eliminating parking on the streets.

Mr. Fatemi noted being able to extend
up to 27 ft. max

Mayor Pro Tem Barber noted speaking with Pastor Nation who agreed to
30 ft. Pastor Nation noted understanding the
developer wanting 20 ft and
the architect wanting 30 ft., with a compromise of 25 ft. and noted she
does not support a 25 ft. or 30 ft. Variance.

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Applicant: Pastor Keith G. Nation, Mr. Oji Onwudegu, and Mr. Fatemi
responded to questions from the Council.

Public Hearing Opened

Speakers in Favor None
Speakers Opposed Randall Eck
Public Hearing Closed

Mayor Pro Tem Barber motioned to deny failed due to the lack of a
second.

Councilman Alexander motioned to approve Variance of 30 feet:
Seconded by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion 4-1
passed Alexander,
Blount, Gantt and Thomas Approved; Barber Opposed.

NEW BUSINESS
12.Council consideration to approve the Economic
Development BRICS
(Building a Resilient, innovative and Connected Stockbridge) Initiatives
and Program Guidelines. Funding source ARPA.
Presented by: Kim Allonce, Economic Development Director
Mr. Allonce noted the vision for economic
development is to be the most
progressive business and family-oriented community in Metro Atlanta with
a focus on enhanced Quality of Life initiatives which
promote a
sustainable Work, environment; noted having meetings with
the Citywide Development Authority, Downtown
Development Authority
and staff and will bring to mayor and council within the next 90
days a
proposed marketing campaign that will include digital marketing and
advertising; noted Creating a more vibrant and viable downtown and will
be working on creating a downtown banner
program with a purchase of
more durable and weatherproof banners and will run
a banner
program with evergreen content; noted that the number of businesses has
increased within the last 60 days and wants to continue
encouraging
businesses by lowering the cost in the downtown
area; noted proposing a
Business Assistance Program that will promote
development in retail and
service businesses; noted eligible businesses will receive
up to $20,000
for purchase of capital equipment, interior
improvements, marketing, rent
abatement, and certain impact fees; noted launching a are

campaign and hosting an open house for businesses and community
members; noted creating partnership opportunities by supporting
organizations that can come to the city and create programs; noted
creating Downtown Special Events Program that will Incentivize small
events that attract visitors to downtown and
promote the city as a
destination; noted the program will provide up to $2,500 to eligible
organizations to support small-scale public events (parades, runs/walks,
block parties, fairs/festivals, and arts
exhibits); noted that under the
program include marketing and promotion, equipment rental, city fees, and
security details; noted proposing a city-wide facade program that will

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Renovate and enhance the exterior
appearance of existing properties
within the City of Stockbridge; Commercial
properties within city limits are
eligible to receive funding (reimbursement only) for building improvements
up $10,000 or 50% of the costs, whichever is less; and will be awarded to
one (1) property owner or tenant per calendar year and building
improvements shall be maintained for a minimum of two (2) years
following the completion of the improvement; noted researching ways to
create a more comprehensive approach to the
way the city does
beautification by promote environmentally conscious activities
by
engaging businesses and residents for community development and
cleanliness with the Keep Stockbridge Beautiful
campaign, which will be
set up by the City of Stockbridge as a
501(c)3 organization. The Board will
be made up of nine (9) members
appointed by the City Council and will
include community cleanups, shredding events, do not litter
campaigns,
recycling, and other beautification projects; noted the implementation of
public arts projects that funds several projects called for in the RSVP plan.
Projects include murals, utility box wraps, underpass art projects, and
other creative placemaking initiatives; noted
hosting in May the National
Small Business Meet and Greet and
proposing creating a Stockbridge
Business Partnership that would Promote success and
growth of business
owners with tools to thrive in a
competitive business environment; noted
being a city-run, program governed by a 7- member
advisory board which would provide benefits such as bi-monthly business
mixers, quarterly luncheons, small business expos, awards and
recognition, and marketing opportunities; noted creating a Stockbridge
Entrepreneurship Program that would support existing businesses through
education, training, and technical assistance and partnering with the
Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business
Development Center,
Kauffman FastTrack, and other organizations to
support the needs of
small businesses and help
entrepreneurs implement new business ideas
through training and technical assistance; noted creating a Stockbridge
Restaurant Week Awards that would partner with restaurants to launch
and support a Stockbridge Restaurant Week and with
partner BluDot
Technologies to provide rewards to support the first Restaurant
Week; noted working on the Stockbridge Wayfinding Plan that would
Implement a Wayfinding Plan which would design, fabrication, and
installation of Stockbridge wayfinding signs as
approved by City Council
and with Sky Designs; noted the
UpSkill Stockbridge Program would be a
partnership with Southern Crescent Technical College to offer training
programs designed to upskill residents; noted eligible residents will
receive up to $1,000 stipend for successful
completion of a certificate and
would include Allied Health, Automotive Technology, Aviation, Computer
Technology, Early Childhood Care & Education, Electrical Lineman
Technology, Mechatronics Technology, and Movie Production.

Mayor Ford inquired if the Stockbridge Business Partnership had been
advertised or would the Council recommend.
Mr. Allonce noted getting feedback from the
council, once completed the
goal is to create a communication plan by launching a business newsletter
and hosting a virtual informational session.

Councilman Thomas noted concerns with
sustaining and the funding
available under the ARPA funds.

Mr. Allonce noted using ARPA
funding as seed funding to help create the
50103 and promotional materials.

Councilman Thomas motioned to approve the Economic
Development
BRICS (Building a Resilient, Innovative and Connected
Stockbridge)
Initiatives and Program Guidelines: Seconded
by Councilman Blount. The
motion passed 3-0. Barber, Blount, and Thomas voted in Favor.

(Alexander and Gantt were not present for the vote).

13. Council consideration to
approve the Mays Crossing Lift Station and Force
Main Rehabilitation Project Change Order No.1 with Allsouth
Construction,
lnc. The change order is as follows:
(1) replacement of the Old Conyers
gravity sewer main (2) Mays Crossing lift station generator (3) installation
of the air release valves on the Willow
Springs force main and (4)
installation of razor ribbon on the fence at the
Mays Crossing lift station in
the amount of $342,667.80.
Funding Source is SPLOST.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director and Brad
Holtsinger,
Wastewater Sewer Superintendent
Mr. Aaron noted the project is part ofthe
Capital Improvement Program for
the water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure that
began seven (7)
years ago; and referenced an agreement with EPD in reference to sewer
spills that has been addressed, and deferred to Mr. Holtsinger for further
explanation about the project.

Mr. Holtsinger noted the placement of the
gravity sewer line on Old
Conyers serves the elementary, middle, and high school along as
Lexington Park subdivision need to be replaced; noted 600 ft. of line is
exposed and has deteriorated over the past 30 years; and noted
replacement ofthe generator at Mays Crossing shopping center, installing
air valves on the Willow Springs force main and
installing razor ribbon on
the fence at the Mays Crossing lift station.

Councilman Blount motioned to approve the Mays
Crossing Lift Station
and Force Main Rehabilitation Project
Change
Order No.1 with Allsouth
Construction, Inc. The change order is as follows:
(1) replacement of the
Old Conyers gravity sewer main (2)
Mays Crossing lift station generator
(3) installation of the air release valves on the Willow Springs force main
and (4) installation of razor ribbon on the fence at the
Mays Crossing lift
station in the amount of $342,667.80: Seconded
by Councilman
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Alexander. The motion passed Alexander, Blount, and Thomas
voted in Favor. (Barber Abstained) (Gantt was not
present for the vote).

14. Council consideration to
approve Site Engineering to replace water main
on Shortline Court in the amount of $134,751 .25.
Funding source
SPLOST V.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted the project has been
completed in sections and has
issues with sub-standard materials used in the
past; noted the leaking has
been going on and will need to be
repaired by Site Engineering, the
call engineers.

Councilman Blount motioned to approve the Site
Engineering to replace
water main on Shortline Court in the amount of
$134,751.25. Seconded by
Councilman Alexander. The motion passed 4-0.
Alexander, Barber,
Blount, and Thomas voted in Favor. (Gantt was not present for the
vote).

15.Council Consideration to fill a
vacancy and appoint a memberto the Youth
Council Advisory Committee
Presented by: Randi Rainey, Youth Council Liaison
Ms. Rainey noted the request is to seek
approval to fill a vacancy and
appoint a member to the Youth Council Advisory Committee to fill the term
through December 31, 2024.

Councilman Blount inquired on the number of
applications.

Ms. Rainey noted one applicant.

Councilman Blount motioned to fill the
vacancy and appoint Mary Saadiq
to Stockbridge Youth Council
Advisory Committee to fill the term through
December 31, 2024: Seconded by Councilman Alexander. The
motion
passed Alexander, Barber, Blount, and Thomas voted in Favor.
(Gantt was not present for the vote).
ANN,0 UNCEMENTS OF UP CO MING ME ETI NGS &

EVE NTS

Council meetings will be held in the
City Co unci I Ch amb er, notin 9 some
Board/Committee meetings will continue to pla ce vi a Zoom. Meetin 9 dates and
times are subject to change. Please visit the website www.cityofstockbridge.com
forth e meeting invitation link, Facebook contact
page or City Hall offices at 770-389-
7900 for updates.

. Main Street Advisory Board Meet
ing *SPECIAL MEETING DATE* Annual
Plann ing Re treat S aturday, Jun e 10th at 9am at the Merle Manders
Conference Center, Lower Level, 111 Davis Rd.
(Jun 10)
City Council Meeting, 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. City Hall Council
Chamber (Jun 12)

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Youth Council Meeting, 6:30 pm. 2nd Monday of each month
City Hall Levi

Meeting Room City Hall (Jun 12)

Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:00
pm

City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Jun 13)
City Council Work Session Meeting, *SPECIAL MEETING DATE* June 20th at
6:00 pm. City Hall Council (Jun 20)
Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd
Tuesday of each month
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail
(Jun 20)
Youth Council Advisory Committee
Meeting, 6:30 pm. 3rd Tuesday of each

month Levi Meeting Room City Hall

(Jun 20)
Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm. City Hall Council Chamber 4th

Thursday of each (Jun 22)

UPCOMING CITY EVE NTS/INITIATIVES

Join us for Food Truck on
Tuesday from 5:30 pm. to 8:30 pm. at Clark
Community Park, 111 Davis Rd. Lots of great food and activities for everyone.
Join Mayor Pro Tem Barber for FREE Zumba
every Saturday at 8:00 am.
beginning May 6th at Gardner Community Park on E. Atlanta Rd.
Join Councilman Thomas for the Trash Stockbridge centered around
education highlighting the causes and effects of
Littering
and Illegal Dumping.
More information to follow.
Councilman Thomas is honoring Veterans with a C ontinuous 8a/ute all
year long
Please send your pictures of Veterans with their na
me, branc h, rank and years

of service to
rrawls@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov
The Main Street Staff will be
hosting an informational session for Stockbridge
Businesses to learn more about how they can
participate in the Small Business
BLITZ and Small Business Saturday. This
meeting will be held on Tuesday,
June 15 at 6:00 pm. at the Stockbridge Welcome Center and
Main Street
Program Office.
Join Mayor Ford for the State of the
City Address on Thursday, June 15th at
6pm. Location: Stockbridge City Hall 4640 N. Henry Blvd. in the Council
Chamber on the 2nd floor.
Join the City of Stockbridge for the annual Juneteenth
Celebration, Monday,
June 19th at the Stockbridge Amphitheater. There will be food
trucks, arts and
craft vendors and a concert
featuring jazz, blues, and soul artists. The activities
begin at 3pm. This is a FREE event.
Join Councilman BIount for Bingo Bash,
Wednesday, June 21St from 10am
noon at the Merle Manders Conference Center located at 111
Davis Rd.
Join Mayor Ford for Meet the
Mayor on Wednesday, June 28th from 10am
noon. Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an
appointment at
3348 or via email at
rrawls@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov
Join Mayor Pro Tem Barber for the 2nd Qtr. District 4
Community Forum,
Wednesday, June 28th from 6pm 8pm at the Merle Manders Conference
Center located at 111 Davis Rd.

19 I 25' a
Get your tickets for the upcoming 2023
Stockbridge Concert Series by visiting
stockbridgeampcom in person at the ticket office located at 4650 North Henry Blvd.
Thursday Saturday from 1pm 5pm.

COMMENTS

Mayor Ford wished all the a Happy Day and referenced the
proclamation ceremony honoring the fathers that took place prior to the start of the
meeting; noted he has officially appointed Councilman Thomas to Chair the Community
Relations Committee; noted COVlD-19 is still with us and
encouraged everyone to get
vaccinated and boosted and to remain healthy and safe.

Councilman Blount motioned to adjourn: Seconded
by Councilman Thomas. The motion
passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted by

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk CMC
Anthony S. Ford r

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