Buford City Commission  October 4, 2021  The regular monthly meeting was. held on October 4, 2021 at Buford City Arena and all Chairman Beard called the meeting to order at 7:00j p.m. and Mr. Burge led the Pledge of Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to amend the agenda to change the  Commission members were present.  Allegiance.  November meeting to Tuesday, November 9, 2021.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to adopt the minutes from the September 7,2021  meeting as presented by staff.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 hearings. Rezonings:  Chairman Beard stated that this portion oft the meeting would be set aside forj public  2-21-27#SUP-21-17: BBC Investment Group, LLCr requests rezoning for the property located at 106 and 130 West Main Street from C-21 to RM-8 with a special use permit to allow townhomes. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by 1. Thej proposed development shall not exceed eight (8) townhome units. 3. Jones Alley shall bei improved per the standards of the City ofl Buford Development Regulations including Table 6A for minimal standards ofs street widths and right-of-way. The applicant shall dedicate right-of-way as necessary to comply with City ofBuford regulations or as approved by the Planning Director as 4. The applicant shall provide at trash pickup plan to the Planning Director that allows appropriate movement oftrash pickup vehicles coming into and out ofthe development. The plan shall be endorsed by the trash pickup provider. 5. The applicant shall follow: required processes of obtaining a development permit fora a subdivision per the City of] Buford Development Regulations. 6. Driveways connecting to Jones Alley shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) feet in length as measured from the garage to the right-of-way. 7. The applicant shall comply with the City of] Buford's Stormwater Management Ordinance and no portion or easement of an underground detention system shall  Mr. Weeks to approve the request with the following conditions:  2. Density shall be at 15.4 units per acre.  given field conditions.  encroach into public right-of-way.       8. Each townhome unit shall be ai minimum of1800 square feet heated floor area. 9. The development shall tie into the existing pedestrian sidewalk system fronting West Main Street with connections from the front door. The final pedestrian connectivity plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. 10. All yards shall be sodded with one (1)o ornamental tree per front yard.  11. Townhomes elevations shall be four sides brick.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  #Z-21-28: The Paces Foundation requests rezoning for the property located on Forest Street, being parcels 7-296-053B and 7-296-062 from R-100 to RM-8. Michael Bauer was present on behalf of the applicant. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. 1. The development shall include 16 three-bedroom units at 1,559 square feet and2 four-bedroom units at 1,960 square feet for ai total of 18 units. 2. Yards shall be sodded. At least one (1) ornamental tree shall be planted in the front yard near each townhome unit at 2" caliber in size. 3. Development shall not exceed a density of11.1 units per acre. 4. Required zoning buffers shall be reduced from 35-feet to 10-feet and shall contain enhanced landscaping. The applicant shall provide an enhanced replanting plan that provides effective screening. Final landscape design shall be reviewed and 5. Retaining walls shall be approved in the general locations as shown on1 the rezoning concept plan. Retaining wall structural supports shall not encroach beyond the project property lines and shall not be located within the influence zone ofa any proposed townhome foundation. Final retaining wall design shall be 6. Building setbacks shall be reduced from 50-feet to 35-feet at. Forest Street. 7. Private streets shall be designed and constructed to City of] Buford standards and provide for utility/access easement. The applicant shall reduce the street width from 28-feet back ofcurb to 24-feet to back ofcurb and allow a "hammer head" turn-around generally following the rezoning concept plan. Final review and approval oft the street width reduction and "hammer head" turn-around by the City Engineer to confirm proper access for emergency vehicles are provided. 8. Encroachment ofthe 75-foot impervious setback and 50-foot stream buffer shall bea approved pursuant to the site plan submitted with the application. 9. The applicant shall provide the Planning Director detailed architectural elevations showing materials and architectural treatments. Final elevations shall be  Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve the request:  approved by the Planning Director.  reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.  approved by the Planning Director.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  5à  2    Special Use Permits:  Special Master Recommendation  #SUP-21-15: The case was reviewed by a Special Master pursuant to the provision. of O.C.G.A 36-67A-5. Following review ofthe application by the Special Master filed by Enterprise Leasing Company of Georgia, LLC for a Special Use Permit for a car and truck rental business on the property located on 4085 South Lee Street, Buford, Georgia, and following review ofthe memorandum prepared by Chris McCrary ofMcFarland- Dyer & Associates, Inc., providing staff recommendations, the Special Master hereby recommends that the Board of Commissioners oft the City of] Buford approve SUP-21-15 allowing for the operation ofa car and truck rental business at 4085 South Lee Street, Buford, Georgia, and that the Special Use Permit be approved subject to the following 1. The approval of this Special Use Permit does not approve any variance or modification to City of] Buford Development Standards or Zoning 2. Prior to the issuance ofa any subsequent permit, the applicant shall provide ai replanting plan for the 75' Zoning Buffer. The Landscape Plan shall contain ai mixture ofe evergreen trees and shrubs to provide an effective screen. The Landscape Plan shall be reviewed and approved by 3. Vehicular rentals shall be limited typical passenger cars, SUV's, trucks and single axle box trucks. Commercial vehicles that require a CDL license to operate shall be prohibited tol be stored on-site. 4. Outdoor storage of vehicular parts orj junk vehicles shall be prohibited. 5. On-site vehicular repair shall be prohibited  five conditions:  Ordinance requirements.  the Director of] Planning.  #SUP-21-15: Enterprise Leasing Company of Georgia, LLCrequested a special use permit for the property located at 4085 South Lee Street. The special use permit requested is to allow car and truck rental business. Motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Weeks to recommend approval oft the special use permit as requested with the 1. The approval ofthis special use permit does not approve any variance or modification to City of] Buford Development Standards or Zoning Ordinance 2. The undisturbed buffer adjacent to the RM: zoned property shall be reduced from 3. Provide a 10-foot enhanced landscape strip with ai mix ofs screening including evergreen trees along the property line adjacent to. Jimmy Dunn's! property to 4. Vehicular rentals shall bel limited typical passenger cars, SUV's, trucks and single axle box trucks. Commercial vehicles that require a CDL license to operate shall 5. Outdoor storage of vehicular parts orj junk vehicles shall be prohibited.  following conditions, Chairman Beard abstained:  requirements. 75: feet to 10: feet.  screen the commercial development. be prohibited tol be stored on-site. 5. On-site vehicular repair shall be prohibited.    3    Ayes 2 Nays 0 Abstain 1  #SUP-21-18: John Cunningham requests a special use permit for the property located at 4925 Lexie Lane. The special use permit request is to allow a climate-controlled storage facility. The: facility is 100,000 square feet with approximately 600 units. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the  request with the following conditions:  1. The site shall be developed substantially similar to the site plan provided with the 2. Prior to the approval ofbuilding permits, the applicant shall provide elevations to the Planning Director for review and approval ofarchitectural treatments. 3. All storage shall be within the climate controlled building and outdoor storagei is prohibited. Parking areas shall be for visitor and employee parking and not for  special use permit application.  RV's or boat storage.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  #SUP-21-19: The Dam Investments, LLC requests a special use permit for thej property located at 1250 Buford Dam Road. The special use permit requested is to allow vehicle fueling station. The applicant is proposing a convenient store with vehicle fueling station and requests relief on the front and rear setbacks to develop the property. No one spoke against the request. Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve the 1. The approval ofthe special use permit does not exempt the applicant from requirements in the Development Regulations or Zoning Ordinance. 2. The front setback from Buford Dam Road and East Bank Park Road shall be reduced from 50: feet to 25 feet. The rear setback shall be ai minimum of 10 feet. 3. The applicant shall provide architectural elevations for the building and canopy 4. The operation oft the proposed development is to service automotive passenger vehicles only and heavy, semi-tractor, or similar commercial truck fueling is  request with the following conditions:  for review and approval by the Planning Director.  prohibited.  Ayes 3 Nays 0 Annexations:  Plat #611: Jason Jackson requests annexation and zoning for thej property located at 3883 Carter Road from R3 to R-100. The applicant was present. Hei is] proposing to build one (1)house on1 the lot. He: requests to allow al brick water table on the front and sides instead of three (3) sides brick. The Board stated they would like to see more brick in keeping with the neighborhood. After al brief discussion, motion by Mr. Burge and seconded by Mr. Weeks to recommend approval oft the annexation and zoning to R-100  with the following conditions:  03  4    1. Home shall be 2,800 square feet heated area, excluding thel basement, both 3. Home shall be constructed with four sides brick or stone with architectural accents not to exceed 40%. Accents shall include brick, stone, rock, stucco, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by the Planning Director.  finished and unfinished.  2. Home shall have a minimum two-car garage.  4. Driveway to be 18 feet in width.  5. Architectural shingles shall be used as roofing material. 6. Plant two (2) ornamental trees ini the front yard. 7. The front, side and rear yards shall be sodded.  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 authorize Chairman to enter into an agreement with BFI Waste Systems ofGeorgia, LLC to convey a utility easement to City  ofBuford, subject to the approval oft the City Attorney.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize City Manager to enter into an agreement with Buford Business Center, LLC amending the access easement dated July 22, 2021 allowing for an easement through and across City owned property, parcel  number 7-268-059. Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize Chairman to enter into a cost sharing agreement with Hall County for mowing and trimming of Georgia Department of  Transportation ramps/rights-of-way located at SR347 and I-985.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize Chairman to enter into an agreement with the City of Griffin and Municipal Electric. Authority of Georgia for  purchase of excess reserve and supplemental capacity.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to authorize City Manager to amend the Gwinnett County and City of Buford Service Delivery Strategy Water Service. District map allowing Gwinnett County to service water at 1761 Peachtree Industrial Blvd,  parcels 7-304-003 and 7-293-097.  48  5    Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded byl Mr. Weeks to approve exemption ofr requirement to install sidewalk on Buford Dam Road, parcel 7-326-031. (Gwinnett County request)  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve amendment to City of Buford Wastewater Allocation ordinance amending Section 6: Appeal. Staff's authority to  approve appeal is limited to 100,000 gallons per day.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to approve request for extension of one additional year for Faith Free Full Gospel Church allowing one 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 dedication of] High School Drive from Hamilton Mill Road to Buford Highway and authorize installation ofs street  signs, speed limit of30 mph and recording of plat.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize final payment to Gwinnett County for 2017 SPLOST City/County Joint project in the amount of $58,378.74. (SR20  widening) Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve change order with Allied  Paving for FY 2022 City paving project.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize City Manager to enter into an  agreement to purchase property.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  6  3    Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded. by Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #5 for Bona Road  sidewalk project in the amount of$164,942.33.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Burge, seconded byl Mr. Weeks to authorize payment #4 for Buford  Waterworks replacement project in the amount of $602,469.11.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Motion by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Burge to authorize payment #23 forl Legion  Fields improvements project in the amount of$16,021.00.  Ayes 3 Nays 0  Mr. Kerlin gave the City Manager's Report. Mr. Jay gave the City Attorney's! Report.  After a brief discussion with the audience, motion by Mr. Burge, seconded by Mr. Weeks  to adjourn. Ayes 3 Nays 0  RSp Phillip Béard, Chairman E Burge, Vice-Chairman  -  Chris  Bradley W. Weeks, Commissioner  uy  (4-4-2991  Date  7