Buford City Commission  February 1,2021  The regular monthly meeting was held on February 1, 2021 at] Buford City Arena and all 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 February 1, 2021 Commission meeting as presented by staff with the addition of consideration to approve construction ofal house on al lot owned by thel Pentecostal Church located at the  Commission members were present.  Allegiance.  corner of East Park Street and Scott Street.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt the minutes from the. January 4,  2021 regular meeting as presented by staff.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 hearings. Rezonings:  Chairman Beard stated that this portion oft the meeting would be set aside for public  #Z-21-014: IDI Logistics requests rezoning for property located at 2045 Buford Highway, being parcel 7-269-080, containing 8.279 acres, from C-2 to M-1. Gary Minor spoke on behalf ofthe applicant and stated that this would be an assembly oft tracts for an industrial development containing one (1) 495,000 square foot warehouse facility. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve 1. The subject property is tol be developed substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application including the sizes and heights of the proposed tilt- 2. Building elevations that include tilt-up construction shall be substantially similar tot the elevations submitted with the application and shall be: submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior the approval of any permits. 3. Outdoor lighting shall be contained in cut-offluminaries and shall be directed in toward the property sO as not to reflect into adjacent properties or rights-of-way. 4. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required for review that includesa 15ft. landscape strip along Buford Highway. The plan shall include a mixture of canopy trees, understory trees, shrubs and ground covers. Final plat is to be  the request with the following conditions:  up buildings and associated sitei improvements.  reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.    1 E  bhh    Ayes 3 Nays 0  #Z-21-02: IDII Logistics requests rezoning for the property located on Buford Highway, being parcel 7-269-084, containing 1.721 acres from C-2tol M-1. Gary Minor spoke on behalf oft the applicant and stated that this would be an assembly oft tracts for an industrial development containing one (1)495,000 square foot warehouse facility. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the 1. The subject property is to be developed substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application including the sizes and heights oft the proposed tilt- 2. Building elevations that include tilt-up construction shall be substantially similar tot the elevations submitted with the application and shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior the approval of any permits. 3. Outdoor lighting shall be contained in cut-offh luminaries and shall be directed in toward the property SO as: not to: reflect into adjacent properties ori rights-of-way. 4. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required for review that includesa 15ft. landscape strip along Buford Highway. The plan shall include ai mixture of canopy trees, understory trees, shrubs and ground covers. Final plat is tol be  request with the following conditions:  up buildings and associated site improvements.  reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  #Z-21-03: IDI Logistics requests rezoning for the property located on Buford Highway, being parcel 7-268-119, containing 3.85 acres from O-Itol M-1. Gary Minor spoke on behalf ofthe applicant and stated that his would be an assembly oftracts for an industrial development containing one (1) 495,000 square foot warehouse facility. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the 1. The subject property is to be developed substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application including the sizes and heights oft the proposed tilt- 2. Building elevations that include tilt-up construction shall be substantially similar tot the elevations submitted with the application and shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior the approval ofa any permits. 3. Outdoor lighting shall be contained in cut-offluminaries and shall be directed in toward the property sO as not to reflect into adjacent properties or rights-of-way. 4. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required for review that includes a 15ft. landscape strip along Buford Highway. The plan shall include a mixture of canopy trees, understory trees, shrubs and ground covers. Final plat is to be  request with the following conditions:  up buildings and associated sitei improvements.  reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  94  2 3 Aik    #Z-21-04: IDI Logistics requests rezoning forj property located on Buford Highway, being parcel 7-268-120, containing 21.611 acres from C-2tol M-1. Gary Minor spoke on behalf ofthe applicant and stated that this would be as assembly of tracts for an industrial development containing one (1)495,000square foot warehouse facility. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the 1. The subject property is to be developed substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application including the sizes and heights of the proposed tilt- 2. Building elevations that include tilt-up construction shall be substantially similar to the elevations submitted with the application and shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior the approval of any permits. 3. Outdoor lighting shall be contained in cut-off luminaries and shall be directed in toward the property sO as not to reflect into adjacent properties or rights-of-way. 4. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required for review that includes a 15ft. landscape strip along Buford Highway. The plan shall include ai mixture of canopy trees, understory trees, shrubs and ground covers. Final plat is to be  request with the following conditions:  up buildings and associated site improvements.  reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  #Z-21-05: Lanier Logistics Center, LLC requests rezoning for the property located at 909 Gainesville Highway, being parcel 08-169-004002, containing 8.04 acres from M-1 to C-2. Gary Minor spoke on behalf oft the applicant. He stated they would like to rezone the 8.04 acres for future commercial use along Buford Highway. A portion oft the property is being proposed for a used car lot. No one spoke against the request. Motion byl Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following  conditions:  1. The subject properties (Lots 3A & 3B) are rezoned to C-2 with a special use 2. The applicant/developer is responsible for following all: requirements ofthe Development of Regional Impact (DRI) studies as required by the appropriate 3. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required for review that includes landscape strips. The plan shall include a mixture of canopy trees, understory trees, shrubs and ground covers. Final plan is to be reviewed and approved byt the 4. Outdoor lighting shall be contained in cut-off type luminaries and shall be directed in toward the property SO as not to reflect into adjacent properties or 6. Outdoor storage of business related equipment orj junked vehicles shall be  permit for used car sales applied to only Lot 3A.  Regional Commission.  Planning Director. rights-of-way. prohibited.  5. Outdoor repair of vehicles shall be prohibited.  3 oB  A1    Ayes 3 Nays 0 Special Use Permit:  #SUP-21-01: Michael Ewing requests a special use permit for the property located at 909 Gainesville Highway, out of] parcel 08-169-004002, Lot #3A containing 3.52 acres. The special use permit requested is to allow al used car lot. The applicant was present. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve 1. The subject properties (Lots 3A & 3B) are: rezoned to C-2 with a special use 2. The applicant/developer is responsible for following all requirements oft the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) studies as required by the appropriate 3. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required for review that includes landscape strips. The plan shall include ai mixture of canopy trees, understory trees, shrubs and ground covers. Final plan is tol be reviewed and approved by the 4. Outdoor lighting shall be contained in cut-off type luminaries and shall be directed in toward the property SO as: not to reflect into adjacent properties or 6. Outdoor storage ofbusiness: related equipment orj junked vehicles shall be  the request with the following conditions:  permit for used car sales applied to only Lot 3A.  Regional Commission.  Planning Director. rights-of-way. prohibited.  5. Outdoor repair of vehicles shall bej prohibited.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve construction ofal house ona lot owned by the Pentecostal Church located at the corner of East Park Street and Scott  Street. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chairman Beard stated that this concludes the public hearing portion oft the meeting. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize Chairman to enter into an agreement with Georgia Department ofTransportation for acquisition ofright-of-way: for  ai federal or state aid project (Moreno Street).  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize Chairman to enter into an agreement with MEAG Power for sale ofe excess capacity to the-fity of] Buford on behalf  ofthe City of Calhoun.  4  FAN    Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize Chairman to negotiate and enter into an agreement to purchase properties located on New Street and East Park Street from Buford Housing Authority and the City to sell properties on Elliott Street and Arnold Street to Buford Housing Authority subject tot the approval ofthe City Attorney.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize City Manager and City Attorney toj purchase properties located at 590 Forest Street and 690 New Street by  necessary means. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded byl Mr. Weeks to ratify purchase of property located at 79 Moreno Street, 7-295A-035, in the amount of $307,606.93 and property located at 79  South Harris Street, 7-295-031, int the amount of$ $450,038.70.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize Chairman to sign necessary documents to transfer City properties 7-295-031 (79 S. Harris Street), 7-295A-035 (79 Moreno Street), 7-294-016 (96 W. Main Street) and 7-294-001 (106 W. Main Street) to  the Downtown Development Authority.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize renewal of2021-2022  workers compensation policy.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize renewal of2021-2022  general liability and property insurance policy.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #1 in the amount of $152,523.81 and payment #2 in the amount of $300,535.05 for 2020 paving project.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  5 de  Ail    Mr. Kerlin gave the City Manager's! Report. Mr. Jay, City Attorney gave the City Attorney's Report.  After al brief discussion with the audience, motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks  to adjourn. Ayes 3 Nays 0  48p Phillip Beard, Chairman G Chris Burge, Vicé-Chairman - Bradley W. Weeks, Commissioner  Li Wofe City Clerk Date  2-1-2001  6