Buford City Commission  March 5, 2018 were present. Allegiance.  The: regular monthly meeting was held onl March 5, 2018 and all Commission members Chairman Beard called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Mr. Weeks led the Pledge of Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda for the March 5,  2018 Commission meeting as presented.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt the minutes from the February 5, 2018  Commission meeting as presented by staff.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 hearings. Rezoning:  Chairman Beard stated that this portion oft the meeting would be set aside for public  #Z-18-01: WWP Acquisition, LLC requests rezoning for the properties located at 4108 Hamilton Mill Road and 4056 South Bogan Road from R-1001 to C-2. Jeff Pruitt and Robbie Swan spoke on behalfofthe applicant. No one spoke against the request. Mr. Pruitt explained that the development would consist ofa grocer as the main tenant with three (3) outparcel sites. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by) Mr. Weeks to approve the 1. The two subject parcels, 7-226-025 and 7-226-025A, shall be zoned from R-100 Single Family Residential District to C-2 General Business District. 2. The required 75' undisturbed zoning buffer adjacent to R-100: zoned parcels adjacent to the Thrasher Road lots be reduced to a 40-foot buffer with a 10-foot undisturbed section with at least a 6-foot berm with landscaping and/or screening along the residential side ofThrasher Road property, except for the area oft the detention pond. Said buffer strip shall be integrated with the overall design concept for said project. Final design shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. 3. The required undisturbed zoning buffer adjacent tol R-100: zoned parcel 7-226-024A shall be reduced to a 50-foot undisturbed buffer and remainder ofl lot may be graded and include utility installation. A75-foot undisturbed buffer beginning at 275' in depth and extending 294'. A35-foot undisturbed buffer for the last 175 feet in areas adjacent to the detention pond. Final design shall be reviewed and approved by the  request with the following conditions:  Planning Director.  3  4U  1  KwV    4. All buffers proposed with enhanced landscaping shall be located on1 the subject property and be maintained by thej property owner or designee. 5. Reduction ofthe 25-foot impervious surface setback by 1,830 square feet on the southern side oft the shopping center is recommended. Applicant shall provide an additional impervious setback of2,084 square feet at the south western part ofthe property as on the rezoning application site plan dated 1-8-2018. 6. To allow for a drive-thru window for the grocery store pharmacy, as shown on the site plan submitted with the application for Building 1. To allow for a drive-thru window for Building 3, as shown on the site plan submitted with the application. Outparcels 1,2 and 3 shall petition the Buford City Commission for approval of proposed use for each oft the three (3) parcels. The development shall comply with 7. Building 1 shall be substantially similar to the rendering submitted with the application including, but not limited tol building materials, colors and signage. 9. The developer shall install cobrahead light(s) at the entrance tol Magnolia Estates  requirements of the City of Buford Code Section 1316. 8. Adult entertainment establishments shall be prohibited. Subdivision as approved by the engineer.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  #Z-18-02: JH: Homes, Inc. requests a rezoning for the property located on Smokey Road, being parcel 7-270-034, containing 13.6 acres from M-1 to. R-100. Jeff Pruitt spoke on behalfoft the applicant and asked that the request be tabled. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Beard to table the request.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 Special Use Permit:  #SUP-18-03: Crowell Brothers Funeral Home-Buford, LLC requests a special use permit for the property located at 201 Morningside Drive. The special use permit requested: ist to allow an additional retort (furnace) inside the funeral home. Jeff Crowell spoke on behalf oft the applicant. No one spoke against the request. Commission opposed two (2) furnaces at same location and has received complaints regarding the emissions from the existing furnace. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to deny the request and  approved request for upgrades to existing furnace.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  #SUP-18-04: Alex Nyame Dzinpa requests a special use permit for the property located at 4780 Lanier Islands Parkway. The special use permit requested ist to allow an emissions testing shop and a U-Haul rental business. Applicant was not present. Noone spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to deny the  request. Ayes 3 Nays 0  1  2    #SUP-18-05: CMCM Management Co., LLC requests a special use permit for the property located at 5211 Lanier Islands Parkway. The special use permit requested is to allowi the operation ofa full and self-service carwash and express oil change facility. Bruce Arnett spoke on behalfo oft the applicant and explained the request tot the Board. Applicant was not present. Brock Brady, representing Lanier Car Wash, Friendship Road, spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the 1. The land disturbance permit plans shall be substantially similar tot the concept site plan 2. Landscape design and architectural treatments shall meet the minimal standards oft the City ofBuford Code Section 1316. Final landscape plan and architectural elevations  request with the following conditions:  submitted with the special use permit applicant dated 4-13-2015.  shall be approved by the Planning Director.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chairman Beard stated that this concludes the public hearing portion oft the meeting. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve Bailey Residential Tract sewer  allocation. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize City Manager to acquire sewer easements for sewer: main trunk line replacement, as necessary, between Hamilton Mill Road and Davis Road and install sewer tap at parcel 7-229-006A in exchange for  easement. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize Chairman to sign, on behalf ofthe City, resolution for Hall County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Beard to adopt update to flood plain management ordinance that meets or exceeds minimum national flood insurance program requirements and submit to Federal Emergency Management Agency.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  N  3      Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve special events at Buford Youth  Sports Complex. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve contract for probation supervision and rehabilitation services with Professional Probation Services, Inc.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize Chairman to enter into al lease agreement with Union Baptist Church, subject to approval of City Attorney.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #1 for playground  equipment and installation labor in the amount of$150,000.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #9: for South Lee  Street LCI project int the amount ofs $173,206.55.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize change order #1 for Buford  Drive gas extension. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #14 for new Buford  City Gym ini the amount of$15,792.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Mr. Kerlin gave the City Manager'sI report. Mr. Jay gave the City Attorney'sreport.  4  6  AV    After a brief discussion with the audience, motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks  to adjourn. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chairman  RAe Chris Burge, B  :  Bradley W. Weeks, Commissioner  u - City Clerk Date  ceye 3-5-18  5