Buford City Commission  August 2, 2021 7:00 p.m. Buford City Arena  The regular monthly meeting was held on August 2, 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  Commission members were present.  Allegiance.  Motion by Mr. Weeks and seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the agenda for the August2,2 2021  meeting as presented. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt the minutes from the July 19,2021  meeting and the minutes as presented by staff.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to change the September 2021 meeting to  September 7, 2021. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chairman Beard stated this portion of the meeting would be set aside for public hearings.  Rezoning:  221-24/#SUP21-16: The Sterling Group requests rezoning for the property located at 944 Gainesville Highway from O-Ito C-2 with a special use permit to allow climate controlled and an exterior access storage facility with outside boat and RV parking. Mitch Peevy spoke on behalf oft the applicant. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr.  Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions:  1. The subject property is rezoning to C-2f for general business uses substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application including the locations, sizesa and heights of  the proposed buildings and associated site improvements.  288  Dw    1. The subject property isr rezoning to C-21 for general business uses substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application including the locations, sizes and heights of 2. Provide 10' landscape strips along the road frontage of Atlanta Highway. The landscape strip is to be planted with a combination of canopy trees, shrubs and ground covers. Final plan is to be reviewed and approved byt the Planning Director. 3. Buildings shall bei finished with architectural treatments of glass, brick, and/or stone. Architectural renderings shall be submitted for review and approval of the Planning 4. Outdoor lighting shall be contained in cut-off type luminaires and shall be directedi in toward the property sO as not to reflect into adjacent properties or rights-of-way. 5. The 75-foot zoning buffer is to be reduced to a 501 foot replanted buffer. The replanted landscape plan shall include a variety of evergreen trees and shrubs to provide a year  the proposed buildings and associated site improvements.  Director prior to the issuance of building permits.  round effective screen for the adjacent residentially: zoned parcels. 6. Outdoor storage and repair ofj junk vehicles and/or boats is prohibited.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 Special Use Permits:  #SUP-21-14: QuikTrip Corporation requests a special use permit for the property located at 4624 Friendship Road. The special use permit requested is to allow a convenient store with automobile fueling station. Mitch Peevy spoke on behalf oft the applicant. No one: spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request 1. The site shall be developed substantially similar to the site plan provided with the 2. The site shall be developed with inter-parcel connectivity to future development as 3. The operation of the proposed development is to service automotive vehicles only and heavy, semi-tractor, or similar commercial truck fueling is prohibited.  with thei following conditions:  special use permit application.  shown on the special use permit application.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 Annexations:  Plat #596/#Z-21-07: Darryl Crow Holdings, LLCI requests annexation and rezoning for the property located at 6533 McEver Road, being parcel 08-150-002018, from AR-III to M-1.  7  B  AWV    Note: Hall County previously filed an objection pursuant to OCGA 36-36-115 whereby the arbitration panel ruled in favor oft the City and the findings and ruling was subsequentlyupheld Darryl Crowe stated that he was the sole property owner when asked by Chairman Beard. Steve Rowley, with CA Ventures, spoke on behalf oft the applicant. He stated the propertyi is proposed for an industrial development consisting of two (2) warehouse buildings for an approximate total of 396,000 square feet. The buildings would be rear loaded multi-tenant buildings. There will be three (3) entrances, two (2) for truck traffic and one (1) for vehicle traffic. The developer proposes to add a 100' undisturbed buffer along the: southwest side of the property adjacent tot the neighboring property owner. The adjoining property is zoned Planned Commercial Development (PCD) and al buffer is not required by the code. McEver Road will be improved and widened pursuant to the plan previously developed and approved by Hall County Transportation staff and would enhance safety. Rowley stated that their standard leases/rules regulate noise, light pollution, odors, etc. This development will create (1) Stanton Porter, Attorney, spoke on behalf of several homeowners that live neari the property and asserted their constitutional rights. (2). Janice Loudermilk, Brentwood subdivision, spoke against the request. (3) Kathy Cooper, Hall County Commissioner, spoke stating this development is out of character for the area and a veryi intense use for the surrounding residential area. (4) Van Stephens, Hall County attorney, spoke against the request. (5)L Ley Hathcock spoke in opposition of the request stating this development would create decrease in property values, increased truck traffic and not compatible with the comprehensive plan. (6) Farley and Susan Barge, operators of adjoining property Lightway Recovery Center, spokei in opposition of the request stating this development would have a negative impact oft their non- for-profit business and would decrease their property value. (7) Bernadette Scroggs, McEver Road, spoke against the request. (8) Mary' Willis, Four Seasons subdivision, spoke against the Steve Rowley offered comments in rebuttal. After discussion, motion Mr. Burge, seconded by  by Superior Court.  over 200 newj jobs fori the community, according to Rowley.  request. (An additional four minutes was provided for those opposed). Mr. Weeks to approve the request with thet following conditions:  1. The subject property is to be rezoned to M-1 for light industrial uses substantially similar tot the site plan provided with the application including the sizes oft the proposed 2. An enhanced 20' wide landscape planting plan shall be required at McEver Road. Final 3. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Director for approval and may 4. Outdoor lighting shall be contained in cut-off type luminaires and shall be directed in toward the property SO as not to reflect into adjacent properties or rights-of-way. 5. Improvements to McEver Road and dedication ofs subsequent right-of-way: are required to be provided by the developer to meet development standards oft the Department of  buildings and associated site improvements.  plan is to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.  include tilt-up construction.  JB  AhN    Transportation and City of Buford Development Regulations. Any required variances attributed to the improvements shall be reviewed and approved under a separate public 6. The applicant shall develop the site ini full conformance with conditions imposed by the Hall County/City of Buford Dispute Resolution Arbitration Panel to include, but not be limited to a 100-foot vegetative buffer along the common property line with the adjacent parcel to the southwest oft the subject property, between the common property line and the driveway. Roadway improvements shall include, but not be limited to entrances, left center turn lane, roadway widening, deceleration lanes and compliance with site distance standards. Buffers and roadway improvements shall be  hearing once the engineering phase is developed.  approved by the appropriate permitting agencies.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 Special Use Permit:  #SUP-21-15: Enterprise Leasing Company of Georgia, LLC requests a special use permit for1 the property located at 4085 South Lee Street. The special use permit requested is to allow car and truck rental business. No one offered comment. Mr. Beard and Mr. Weeks stated they were recusing themselves due to a conflict and the matter was not acted upon due to al lack of  quorum. Annexations:  Plat #604/#2-21-19: Grant and Christy Pirkle request annexation and rezoning for the property located at 3575 North Bogan Road from AR-III to R-100. The applicant was present. Hall County did not object to this annexation and rezoning request. No one: spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the  following conditions:  1. Prior to the issuance of any subsequent permits, the applicant shall submit a minor subdivision plat for approval by the City of Buford. The minor plat shall be allowedt to reduce the required road frontage width from 401 feet to 351 feet for Lot 1, to 301 feet for Lot 4 and 30 feet tol Lot! 5. The minor plat shall be allowed to reduce the required lot width from 100 feet to 35 feet for Lot 1, 301 feet for Lot 4 and 45.90 feet for Lot 5. 2. All homes shall be constructed with four sides brick or stone with accents not to exceed 40% on the front elevation and accents not to exceed 35% on the side and rear elevations. Accents shall include brick, stucco, rock, shakes, hardiplank and concrete 3. All front and rear yards shall be sodded and shall have two (2) 3-inch caliper canopy 4. All homes shall have a minimum gross heated floor area of 3,400 square feet exclusive  siding as approved by the Planning Director. trees planted in the front yard. of garages or basements.  A    5. All homes to have a minimum two car garage. 6. All homes shall have architectural shingles.  7. A5-foot sidewalk, curb and gutter and a 2-foot landscape strip shall be required along thei frontage of North Bogan Road. All improvements shall meet the standards ofthe City of Buford and the Gwinnett County Department ofl Transportation.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Plat #605: Justin Grant Pirkle requests annexation and zoning for1 the property located at 3663 North Bogan Road from R-31 to R-100. Christy Pirkle spoke on behalf oft the applicant. Hall County did not object to this annexation and rezoning request. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the request.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Plat #606/#Z-21-20: Triple T. Group, Ltd. requests annexation and rezoning fori the property located at 2812 Gravel Springs Road from RA-200 to M-1. Applicant has requested that the request be tabled until the September 7, 2021 meeting. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr.  Weeks tot table the request.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Plat #607/#Z-21-21: Cecil Breedlove requests annexation and rezoning fori the property located at 2792 Gravel Springs Road from RZT-SFtOM-1. Mr. Breedlove has requested that the request be table until the September 7, 2021 meeting. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr.  Weeks to table the request.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Plat #608/#Z-21-22: Gravel Springs Group, LLCrequests annexation and rezoning for the property located at 2770 Gravel Springs Road from R-60 to M-1. Applicant has requested that the request be tabled until the September 7, 2021 meeting. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by  Mr. Weeks to table the request.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Plat #609/#Z-21-23: Gravel Springs Group, LLC requests annexation and rezoning for the property located at 2782 Gravel Springs Road from RA-200 to M-1. Applicant has requested  yB  Aalw/    that the request be tabled until the September 7,2021 meeting. Motion by Mr. Burge,  seconded by Mr. Weeks to table the request.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Chairman Beard stated ati this time there would be a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget and 2021 millage rate rollback for Gwinnett and Hall County property taxes. Chairman Beard gave an overview of thel budget and the public was given an opportunityto provide comments on the budget and millage rate rollback. The audience did not have any comments or questions regarding the proposed FY: 2022 Operating Budget, the 2021 proposed Gwinnett and Hall County millage rate or the proposed 2021 millage rate for Hall Countyv with Chairman Beard stated that this concludes the public hearing portion of the meeting. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the 2021 property tax millage rate for Buford City Schools in Gwinnett County of: 12.60 mills and 13.167 millsi in Hall County. Hall County Local Option Sales Tax rollback is 0.567 mills with a net millage rate for property taxes in both Gwinnett County and Hall County of 12.60 mills. Property taxes bills are due December  the LOST rollback.  20, 2021. Ayes 3 Nays 0 resolution. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve Fiscal Year 2022 Operating budget  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve resolution in support of City of Buford's application to Atlanta Regional Commission for preliminary engineering for Buford  Multi Use Trail - Phase 2.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 City. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve donation of parcel R7-268-112 to the  aB  Ab    Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks 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 Mr. Weeks to approve award of Hamilton Mill Road natural  gas relocation to low bidder, CEDS Construction Co., Inc.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve request by Ozark 54/Blue Cat  Productions for filming on Peachtree Industrial Blvd.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve temporary event application on Moreno Street and in public parking area for First Pentecostal Church of Buford on September  3,2021. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #2 for 2021 paving project  ini the amount of $455,942.55.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #4 for Bona Road sidewalk  improvements project in the amount of $69,374.94.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #21 for Buford Waterworks  Replacement project in the amount of $262,523.11.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  13  Abl    Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #21 for the legion fields  improvements project in the amount of $449,256.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #5 for Tom Riden Stadium  project ini the amount of $61,431.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Mr. Kerlin gave the City Manager'sreport. Mr. Jay gave the City Attorneysreport.  After al brief discussion with the audience, motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to  adjourn. Ayes 3 Nays 0  29.0 Phillip Beard, Chairman CR Chris Burge,  R  Bradley W. Weeks, Commissioner  City Date  Kuy  8-2-3091