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date: 2017-04-27
title: Zoning Advisory Board April 27, 2017 Meeting Agenda Packet
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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
ZONING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Thursday, April 27, 2017 6:00 PM

Board Members Administration
Dr. Renata Hannah – Chair Camilla Moore, Community Dev. Director
Louis Goglia – Vice Chair Michael Williams, City Attorney
Askia Abdullah Melinda Davies, Planning GIS Specialist
Bill Johnston, Zoning Consultant
Stanley Dumas Randi Rainey, ZAB Secretary
Shirley Wallace

I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call Present Absent

Askia Abdullah
Stanley Dumas
Louis Goglia
Dr. Renata Hannah
Shirley Wallace

V. Adoption of the Agenda

April 27, 2017 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389­7900
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VI. Approval of Minutes for 3/23/2017
Approval of Minutes for 3/23/2017

NEW BUSINESS

Item # 1 ­ PUBLIC HEARING

REZONING: RZ­17­07­S
Altaf Cheema of Stockbridge, GA requests a rezoning from R3 (Single Family
Residence) to C1 (Neighborhood Commercial) for property located at 791 Davis Rd.
in Land Lots 79 and 90 of the 12th District. The property consist of 1.27 +/­ acres,
and the request is for a convenience store.
Presented by: Camilla Moore

STAFF COMMENTS

BOARD COMMENTS

ADJOURN

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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.

SUMMARY MINUTES
ZONING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 6:00 p.m.
Board Members Administration
Dr. Renata Hannah - Chair
Louis Goglia – Vice Chair Michael Harris, City Manager
Askia Abdullah Randi Rainey, ZAB Secretary
Stanley Dumas Michael Williams, City Attorney
Shirley Wallace

Call to Order by Chairwoman Dr. Hannah at 6:07pm.

Invocation was provided by Stanley Dumas.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

Roll Call Present Absent

Askia Abdullah (arrived at 6:25pm) _X______ _______

Stanley Dumas _X_____ _______

Louis Goglia _ ______ ___ X __

Dr. Renata Hannah _X______ _______

Shirley Wallace _X______ _______

Adoption of the Agenda: Wallace/ Dumas- Passed 3-0

Approval of Minutes 2/23/2017: Dr. Hannah/ Wallace- Passed 3-0

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OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

1. REZONING: RZ-17-01-S – PUBLIC HEARING
WetSet Scuba and Water Sports, Inc. of Stockbridge, Ga requests a rezoning
from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to C-2 (General Commercial) for the
property located at 5104 N. Henry Blvd in Land Lot 59 in the 12th District.
The property consists of .75 +/- acres and the request is for a swim school.

Michael Williams, City Attorney noted the applicant is requesting rezoning from C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial) to C-2 (General Commercial) to add a swimming
school to the established scuba shop. Mr. Williams also noted the only issue is, the
shop cannot operate just as a swimming school per the code. Applicant Bruce
Brown added the retail part of the store has diminished, and the swimming school
brings in about 80 % of business.

Public Hearing
Speakers in Favor:
Bruce Brown
Dean Dorminey

Speakers Opposed:
None

Stanley Dumas motioned to approve staff recommendation to rezone RZ-17-01-S-
WetSet Scuba and Water Sports Inc.; Shirley Wallace provided the second. The
motion passed 4-0.

2. VARIANCE: VR-17-02-S – PUBLIC HEARING
Station Two, LP of Atlanta, Ga requests a variance from development
standards for signage for the property located at 4475 N. Henry Blvd. The
property is located in Land Lot 61 in the 12th District. The property consists
of .89 +/-acres and the request is for signage.

Mr. Williams, City Attorney explained this has been reviewed by Henry County
Planning and Zoning and is a unique case where ODOD (Old Downtown Overlay
District) comes into play. Mr. Williams noted the applicant is requesting the
following:

Variance from signage regulations:
1. Decrease distance ground sign can be from ROW
2. Exemption from sign ordinance on maximum allowable sign-able area on
canopy
3. Exemption from sign ordinance on maximum height for lettering on canopy
4. Increase the allowable height of one (1) ground sign
5. Increase the max sq.ft. of ground sign
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6. Remove 3’ landscape buffer strip on ground sign

Variance from Old Downtown District Overlay (ODOD) regulations:
7. Allow the use of primary colors in “ODOD” for station
8. Allow the use of primary colors in “ODOD” for emissions building
9. Exemption for separate businesses on same lot
10. Exemption from rear setback requirement for Emissions building
11. Exemption from “ODOD” requirement for tree lined parking
12. Exemption from prohibition of painted masonry in “ODOD”
13. Exemption from requirement of maximum lot area
14. Exemption from the maximum side yard setback
15. Exemption of “ODOD” on-street and off-street parking requirements

Mr. Williams noted staff recommends denial of certain ones and approval of
certain ones.

Public Hearing
Speakers in favor:
Steven Barger

Speakers Opposed:
None

Stanley Dumas motioned to approve items 1-8, 11 & 12; Askia Abdullah provided
the second. The motion passed 4-0.

STAFF COMMENTS
No Comments

BOARD COMMENTS
No Comments

ADJOURN
Stanley Dumas motioned to adjourn the ZAB Meeting at 7:25pm; Askia Abdullah
provided the second. The motion passed 4-0.

March 23, 2017 6:00pm 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
