BUFORD CITY COMMISSION MEETING  March 6, 2017 1. Pledge to the Flag. 2. Approve agenda as presented.  3. Approve the minutes from February 6, 2017 and February 9, 2017: meetings. 4. Change the. April meeting to Tuesday, April 11, ,2017 at 7:00 p.m.  5. Rezoning  I. #Z-16-18/SUP-16-18: Randy Cruce & Michael Ewing  Buford Highway Parcels: 7-268-120 & 7-269-080 Zoning From: C-2tol R-100 with a SUP Acres: 20.294  P8ZReommendation  L-16-18SUP-16-18: Randy Cruce and Michael Ewing requested a rezoning for the property located on Highway 23, being parcels 7-268-120 and 7-269-080 and containing 20.294 acres, from C-21 to R-100 with a special use permit to allow a CSO Subdivision. Jeff] Pruitt spoke on behalfoft the applicant and stated that hel had spoken to four (4) groceries stores with no commitments. Mike Ewing spoke in favor of the request stating that Buford needed more residential roof tops to bring a grocery store to the area and with this development the residents would be able to walk to shops and restaurants. Matt Reeves, with. Anderson, Tate & Carr, P.C., spoke on behalf oft the applicant asking for approval from the Board with the same conditions that Home South Communities received and that they would delay the C.O.'s until 2018. He stated that they would be able to connect this development with the Buford Village project and create more traffic for the area. He also stated that the property does not have a reasonable economic use as zoned. Mr. Kerlin noted that the application stated that the property does have a reasonable economic use as zoned and that the application was not consistent with the City's adopted Livable Centers Initiative Plan, which includes this property. After al brief discussion, motion was made by James Reed and seconded by Wayne Johnson to recommend denial.  Ayes-5 Nays-0    6. Annexation  . Tract #1 -] Plat #544 Gwinnett County 7-263-123  Dorsey & Venita Masters 2921 North Bogan Road Buford, Georgia 30519  Property: 2921 North Bogan Road Acres: % Acre Zoned From: R-75 Zoned To: R-100 P&ZE Recommendation  Plat #544: Dorsey and Venita Masters requested annexation and zoning for the property located at 2921 North Bogan Road from R-75 to R-100. The applicant was present and explained the request to the Board. Gwinnett County did not object to this annexation and zoning request and there were no objections from the audience. Motion by Homer Whiting and seconded by James Reed to recommend approval oft the  annexation and zoning tol R-100.  Ayes-4 Nays-0  7. Consider exemption plat for lots on Bryant Road.  8. Consider approval of plans and development waiver for property located at 2941 9. Consider extension of approved variance for an additional year for property located 10. Consider approval of amendments to Wastewater Allocation ordinance. 11. Authorize Chairman to sign 20170 CDBG Amended Subrecipient Agreement for 12. Authorize Chairman and City Manager to apply for grant with Georgia Department ofTransportation to install traffic signal at Buford Highway and Heraeus Boulevard. 13. Consider amending poll workers pay scale for City elections and training. 14. Consider additional sewer allocation for Retail Shops at 3687 Buford Drive for Crim  Buford Highway. at 15 East Moreno Street.  sidewalk improvements on Washington Street.  Development.  15. Authorize release of pledged funds with People's Bank & Trust.    16. Approve special event application for Buford Youth Sports Complex. 17. Consider recommendation for design and construction service for Moreno Street  LCI pedestrian and streetscape project.  18. Authorize payment #2 for Garnett Street sidewalk project.  19. Authorize payment #3 for SR 324/Auburn Road natural gas facilities relocation.  20. City Manager'sreport. 21. City Attorney'sreport.