Buford City Commission  March 6, 2017 were present. Allegiance.  The regular monthly meeting was held on March 6, 2017 and all Commission members Chairman Beard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Mr. Burge led the Pledge of Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda for the March 6,  2017 commission meeting as presented.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to adopt the minutes from the February 6, 2017 Commission meeting and the February 9, 2017 special called Commission meeting as presented by  staff. Ayes 3 Nays 0 hearings. Public Hearings Rezoning:  Chairman Beard stated that this portion oft the meeting will be set aside forj public  #Z-16-18/SUP-16-1B: Randy Cruce and Michael Ewing request ai rezoning for the property located on Highway 23, being parcel 7-268-120 and 7-269-080 containing 20.294 acres, from C-2t to R-100 with a special use permit to allowa CSO Subdivision. JeffPruitt spoke on behalf oft the applicants. No one: spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to deny the request. Commissioners reduced the time required by code to reapply for rezoning from 12 months to 61 months.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 Annexation:  Plat #544: Dorsey and Venita Masters request annexation and zoning for the property located at 2921 North Bogan Road from R-75 to R-100. Applicants were present. Gwinnett County did not object to this annexation and zoning request. No one: spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to approve the  request.  1  -  4u49    Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chairman Beard stated that this concludes the public hearing portion oft the meeting. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to approve the exemption plat for lots on 1. All homes shall be constructed with the front elevation ofbrick, stucco or rock with accents not to exceed 20%. Accents shall include brick, stucco, rock, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by the Planning Director. 2. A4 42" water table on the side elevations shall be provided with matching brick or 3. The minimum heated floor area for the proposed residential homes shall be 2000  Bryant Road with the following conditions:  rock and siding shall be hardiplank type. square feet exclusive of garages or basements. 4. Each dwelling shall have a double car garage. 7. Each lot shall be sodded front yards. with curb and gutter.  5. Each dwelling's driveway shall be ai minimum of18 feet wide.  6. Each lot shall have 2 shade trees installed with the front yard as approved by the City. 8. A51 foot sidewalk with a 2 foot landscape strip shall be installed along Bryant Road  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve plans and development waiver  forj property located at 2941 Buford Highway.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to approve variance for an additional year  for property located at 15 East Moreno Street.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Beard to approve amendments to Wastewater  Allocation ordinance. Mr. Burge opposed.  Ayes 2 Nays 1  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded Mrs. Smith to authorize Chairman Beard to sign 2017 CDBG Amended Subrecipient Agreement for sidewalk improvements on Washington  Street. Ayes 3 Nays 0  4A45  8  2    Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize Chairman and City Manager to apply for grant with Georgia Department ofTransportation to install traffic signal at  Buford Highway and Heraeus Boulevard.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to approve amending poll workers pay  scale for City elections and training.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to approve additional sewer allocation for  retail shops at 3687 Buford Drive for Crim Development.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize release of pledged funds with  Peoples Bank & Trust. Chairman Beard abstained.  Ayes 2 Nays 0 Abstain 1  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to approve special event application for  Buford Youth Sports Complex.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve recommendation for design and construction services for Moreno Street LCI pedestrian and streetscape project.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to authorize payment #2 for Garnett  Street sidewalk project in the amount of$117,451.98.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #3 for SR 324/Auburn Road natural gas facilities in the amount of$105,975.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  B M43  3    Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith to amend the agenda and budget to authorize City Manager to expend funds for Buford Elementary School parking lot addition with reimbursement from Buford City Schools ESPLOST funds.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Mr. Kerlin gave the City Manager'sr report. Mr. Jay gave the City Attorney'sreport.  After al brief discussion with the audience, motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mrs. Smith  toa adjourn. Ayes 3 Nays 0  GRBe Phillip Beard,Chairman Chris Burge, Vice-Chairman a hecASti Michael Smith, Commissioner  La City Clerk Date  Woy 3-6-17  4