Buford City Commission  October 7,2019 were present. Allegiance.  The regular monthly meeting was held on October 7,2 2019 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 Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda for the October7 7,  2019 Commission meeting as presented.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt the minutes from the September 3, 2019  meeting as presented by staff.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chairman Beard presented Ken Wilson with a plaque to recognize him for his twenty (20): years of  service with the City. hearings. Rezoning: L#Z-19-14: Downtown Development Authority 469 South Hill Street Parcel: 7-295B-049  Chairman Beard stated that this portion of the: meeting would be set aside for public  Requesting rezoning from RM to R-100 P&ZReommendation  #Z-19-14: Downtown Development Authority requests rezoning for the property located at 469 South Hill Street from RM to R-100. The: request is proposed for two (2) single family residential lots. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions: 1. Minimum square footage ofhomes shall be 2,800 square feet. 2. Reductions int the R-100 lot area, widths and setbacks shall be the minimum approved as shown on the conceptual site plan submitted with the rezoning  application.  a3  1 Bibl    3. Prior to thei issuance ofal building permit, the owner shall submit ai minor subdivision plat that is substantially similar to the conceptual site plan submitted 4. The front elevation shall be 40%1 brick or stone with accents not to exceed 60%. The side and rear elevations shall have a 2-foot water table. Accents shall include brick, stone, rock, stucco, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by 5. All yards shall be sodded and include one (1) ornamental tree ini the front yard.  with this rezoning application.  the Planning Director.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 II. #Z-19-15: Walker Anderson Homes, LLC 383 South Hill Street Parcel: 7-295B-113  Requesting rezoning from RM to R-100 PaZRerommendation  #Z-19-15: Walker Anderson Homes, LLC requests rezoning for the property located at 383 South Hill Street from RM tol R-100. Applicant was present. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with  the following conditions:  1. Minimum square footage of! homes shall be 2,800 square feet. 2. Reductions in the R-100 lot area, widths and setbacks shall bet the minimum approved as shown on the conceptual site plan submitted with the rezoning 3. Prior to the issuance ofal building permit, the owner shall submit ai minor subdivision plat that is substantially similar to the conceptual site plan submitted 4. The front elevation shall be 40%1 brick or stone with accents not to exceed 60%. The side and rear elevations shall have a 2-foot water table. Accents shall include brick, stone, rock, stucco, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by 5. All yards shall be sodded and include one (1) ornamental tree in the front yard.  application.  with this rezoning application.  the Planning Director.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 Special Use Permit: L# #SUP-19-18: Excel Motorworks 5022 B.U. Bowman Drive, Suite 100 Parcel: 08-157A-000044  Requesting a special use permit to allow an auto repair shop  75  2    P8ZReommendation  #SUP-19-18: Excel Motorworks requests a special use permit for the property located at 5022 B.U. Bowman Drive, Suite 100. The special use permit requested is to allow an automotive repair shop. Applicant was not present. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following 1. Outdoor storage of automotive parts, junk vehicles or automotive repair related 2. All automotive repair shall take place within the building. Outdoor repair  conditions:  equipment shall bej prohibited. operations shall be prohibited.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 II. #SUP-19-19: Love and Learn Academy 15 East Moreno Street Parcel: 7-295A-045  Requestingaspecial use permit to allow a child care learning center  P&ZR Recommendation  #SUP-19-19: Love and Learn Academy requests a special use permit for the property located at 15 East Moreno Street. The special use permit requested is to allow a child care learning center. Applicant was present. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request with the following  conditions:  1. Provide all approvals from the State of Georgia for the child care. learning facility.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Zoning Modification:  #ZM-19-07: Archon Homes, 6044 Wade Orr Road, requests to amend zoning conditions from #Z-18-09 from October 1,2018. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request as follows: 1. Amend condition #2 -Lots #1 and #21 to be reduced from 20,000 square feet to 15,383 and 16,380 square feet to allow: required area: for detention pond. 2. Amend conditions #5 &# #6-7 To allow the existing home and two (2) storage 3. Amend condition #8 -To eliminate the landscaping at the back property line on  buildings to remain on Lot #5  Lot #5.  3  1853  BWM    Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chairman Beard stated that this concludes the public hearing portion of the meeting. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve final plat for City Walk  Subdivision. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve amendment to condition #5 for Espy Street to allow lots 3 and 61 building permits and lots 4 and 4A, 5 and 5A land  disturbance permits. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt resolution for City ofBuford policy for Competitive Negotiation Qualifications-Based Selection of Projects using  Federal Aid Highway Program (FAHP) funding.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to adopt resolution to solicit federal funding from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for construction of Moreno Street  pedestrian and bicycle improvements.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt resolution to solicit federal funding from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for study to identify recommendations for specific traffic improvements to enhance mobility along State  Route 13/Buford Highway in the city limits ofBuford.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to adopt resolution declaring official intent to reimburse from water and sewer bond proceeds and all prior expenditures made  on behalfofth the new water plant.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize City Manager and City Attorney to enter into an agreement and purchase 23.7+/- acres on. Pugh Street and to  transfer property to Buford Downtown Development Authority,  2b  4 Ral    Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize City Manager and City Attorney to enteri into an agreement and purchase 1.42 acres on Roberts Street.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize Chairman to: negotiate and enter into Service Delivery Strategy agreements with Gwinnett County and its cities and, ifnecessary, sign documents for extension of deadline to submit documents to Georgia  Department of Community Affairs.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve extension of! hardship request for one year by Faith] Free Full Gospel Church allowing ai modular trailer for children's  classroom use at 539 Washington Street.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve extension ofl lease with amendments for American Legion Post #127 commencing December 1,2 2019 to allow  Legion time tot transition to its new location.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve. low bid for Buford Multi-Use  Trail project to TriScapes, Inc.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve payment #5: for SR324 at SR  124 gas relocation project in the amount of $37,944.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve payment #5: for. Jackson Street  stormwater project ini the amount of $22,625.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  35  5 pl    Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #5 for Southside  Trunk Sewer project- - Phase Ili in the amount of $409,584.23.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #12 for) Buford  parking deck project in the amount of$272,279.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Week, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #2: for Bona Road  Gym renovation project in the amount of$60,787.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Mr. Kerlin gave the City Manager's Report. Mr. Jay gave the City Attorney'sre report.  After a brief discussion with the audience, motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks  to adjourn. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chris  Bradley W. Weeks, Commissioner  d&  uepe  101-14  Date  6