BUFORD CITY COMMISSION MEETING  December 4, 2017 1. Pledge to the Flag.  2. Approve the agenda as presented.  3. Recognition of] Mrs. Michael Y. Smith and her 24 years ofs service on the Buford City 4. Approve the minutes from the November 9,2 2017 regular meeting and the minutes from the special called meeting on November 16, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. 5. Change January meeting to Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.  Commission and to the citizens of] Buford.  6. I Rezoning: I.# #2-17-07SUP-17-18: North Gwinnett Street 7-302-103/105/106 Acres: 14.9 simple townhomes P&Z Recommentation:  Fieldstone Properties & Development, LLC  Requesting rezoning from R-100 to RM with a special use permit to allow fee  #2-17-07#SUP-17-18: Fieldstone Properties & Development, LLC requested rezoning for the property located on North Gwinnett Street, being parcels 7-302-103/105/106, containing 14.967 acres from R-100 tol RM with a special use permit to allow townhomes. Mitch Peevy spoke on behalfofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. Mr. Peevy stated that the developer had no problem with reducing the number ofunits to 60 units. One adjoining property owner asked about buffers. John Rishand spoke stating that his son lives int the area and had concerns with the development. He stated that the area needed ai nice development if done correctly and with more planning involved. After al briefdiscussion, motion was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval of the rezoning request to RM with a special use 1. The zoning category is approved as RM with a special use permit for single-family attached townhomes and accessory uses and structures. The approval ofthis application is not approval ofa any Development Regulations non-conformities shown  permit for townhomes with the following conditions:  on the site plan provided with the rezoning case.    2. The: final site plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director prior to  the issuance of any land disturbance permit. 3. The final site plan shall not exceed 4.0 units per acre. 4. All units shall have at least a double-car garage.  5. Architectural treatments oft the homes are to be a mixture ofl brick and stone with accents of fiber cement siding on the fronts with the rear and sides being of fiber cement siding. Final architectural elevation designs to be approved by the Planning 6. The 35' undisturbed buffer shall be reduced to a 20' replanted buffer adjacent to the following parcels: 7-302-232, 7-302-199, 7-302-240, 7-302-242, 7-302-208, 7-302- 216 and 7-302-104A. The buffer shall be replanted with a variety of evergreen trees and shrubs with a 6' tall privacy fence at the property line. The final landscape plan shall be developed with documented input from the adjacent property owners and be  Director.  approved by the Planning Director. 7. Shall provide 18' wide driveways.  8. The homes shall be ai minimum two (2) bedroom units.  9. Shall provide HOA that maintains the exterior ofhomes, grounds and all roads. 10. North Gwinnett Street shall be widened to a 12' lane on the developer's side ofthe  property. Ayes-4 Nays-0 II. #Z-17-08: Dennis Gutierrez 7-294-018 Acres: 0.23  11. Shall be a gated community as optional by the HOA.  80 South Alexander St./81 West Moreno St.  Requesting rezoning from C-2 to R-100  P8ZRecommendation:  #Z-17-08: Dennis Gutierrez: requested rezoning for the property located at 80 South Alexander Street from C-21 to R-100. JeffPruitt spoke on behalfoft the applicant and explained the request to the Board. Mr. Gutierrez was also present. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Homer Whiting to: recommend approval oft the rezoning request to R-100 with the following 1. The existing building shall be occupied as ai residential dwelling. Any future requests to change the occupancy type with a commercial or office use shall be prohibited unless the zoning category is changed appropriately and the building and site are 2. Single family residence only. Detached garage shall have no plumbing fixtures. 3. Setbacks for existing home and additions to the home shall be reduced per the  conditions:  brought up to Buford City codes.  attached site plan.    Ayes-4 Nays-0 II. #Z-17-09:  McCraney Property Company 08-158-001005 Acres: 44.3  Atlanta Highway and Lanier Islands Parkway  Requesting rezoning from 0&I tol M-1  P&Z Recommendation:  #Z-17-09: McCraney Property Company requested rezoning for the property located on Atlanta Highway and Lanier Islands Parkway, out of parcel 08-158-001005, containing 44.323 acres, from O-It to M-1. Dave Williams spoke on behalfofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. There were: no objections from the audience. Motion by Harley Bennett and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval oft the  rezoning request to M-1 with the following conditions:  1. The subject property is rezoned to M-1 for light industrial uses substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application including the sizes and heights oft the 2. The applicant/developer is responsible for filing and following all requirements ofthe Developments ofRegional Impact (DRI) studies as required by the appropriate 3. The construction entrance for the project shall bel located on Atlanta Highway as far as possible from the intersection with Lanier Islands Parkway. 4. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required for review that includes landscape strips at both road frontages. The plan shall include ai mixture ofc canopy trees, understory trees, shrubs and ground covers. Final plan ist tol be reviewed and 5. Buildings shall be substantially similar to the building rendering that was submitted 6. 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 rights-of-way.  proposed buildings and associated sitei improvements.  Regional Commission.  approved by the Planning Director. with the application.  Ayes-4 Nays-0 IV. #Z-17-10:  Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. 939 Gainesville Highway 08-158-001005 Acres: 7.67  Requesting rezoning from 0&I to C-2    P&Z Recommendation:  #Z-17-10: Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. requested rezoning for the property located at 939 Gainesville Highway, out ofj parcel 08-158-001005, containing 7.673 acres, from O-I to C-2. Karla Walker spoke on behalf oft the applicant and explained the request to the Board. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Homer Whiting and seconded by Wayne Johnson to recommend approval of the rezoning request 1. The subject property is rezoned to C-2 for general business uses similar to the site plan provided with the application including the locations, sizes and heights oft the 2. Provide 10' landscape strips along the road frontages ofL Lanier Islands Parkway and Gainesville/Atlanta Highway. The landscape strips are to be planted with a combination of canopy trees, shrubs and ground covers. Final plan is to be reviewed 3. Buildings shall be finished with architectural treatments of glass, brick, and/or stone. Architectural renderings shall be submitted for review and approval oft the Director of 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 rights-of-way.  to C-2 with the following conditions:  proposed buildings and associated site improvements.  and approved by the Planning Director.  Planning prior to issuance ofbuilding permits.  Ayes-4 Nays-0 V.# #Z-17-11: IDI Gazeley Buford Highway 08-170-002003 Acres: 20.7 Requesting OBP to M-1 P&Z Recommendation:  #Z-17-11: IDI Gazeley requested rezoning for the property located on Buford Highway, being parcel 08-170-002003, containing 10.734 acres, from OBP to M-1. Ryan Wood and Gary Minor spoke on behalfo oft the applicant and explained the request to the Board. Frank Compton and Sam Mundy had questions about the development and the location of the buildings with the distance from Buford Highway. They stated that the buildings would be approximately 200 feet off Buford Highway. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval oft the rezoning to M-1 with the 1. The subject property is rezoned to M-1 for light industrial uses substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application including the location, sizes and heights of 2. The applicant/leveloper. is responsible for filing and following all requirements oft the Developments ofRegional Impact (DRI) studies as required by the appropriate  following conditions:  the proposed buildings and associated sitei improvements.  Regional Commission.    3. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required for review that includes landscape strips at both road frontages. The plan shall include ai mixture of canopy trees, understory trees, shrubs and ground cover. Final plan is tol be reviewed and 4. Buildings shall be: substantially similar to the building rendering that was submitted 5. 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 rights-of-way. 6. All ofthe property extending from the outside limits oft the curb and gutter on each side oft the proposed entry road offI Lanier Islands Parkway adjoining C-2 zoned property to the east and west, may be used for any purpose allowed within the City's C-2Zoning Ordinances and in combination with the adjoining C-2 zoned property.  approved by the Planning Director. with the application.  Ayes-4 Nays-0 VI. #Z-17-12: IDI Gazeley Buford Highway 08-169-004002 Acres: 16.80  Requesting rezoning from C-21 tol M-1  P&Z Recommendation:  #Z-17-12: IDI Gazeley requested rezoning for the property located on Buford Highway, out of parcel 08-169-004002, containing 16.80 acres, from C-2 to M-1. Ryan Wood and Gary Minor spoke on behalf oft the applicant and explained the request to the Board. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Homer Whiting and seconded by Wayne Johnson to recommend approval oft the rezoning tol M-1 with the following 1. The subject property is rezoned to M-1 for light industrial uses substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application including the location, sizes and heights of 2. The applicant/developer is responsible for filing and following all requirements of the Developments ofRegional Impact (DRI) studies as: required by the appropriate 3. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required for review that includes landscape strips at both road frontages. The plan shall include ai mixture of canopy trees, understory trees, shrubs and ground covers. Final plan is tol be reviewed and 4. Buildings shall be substantially similar to the building rendering that was submitted 5. 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. 6. All of the property extending from the outside limits oft the curb and gutter on each side of the proposed entry road offLanier Islands Parkway adjoining C-2 zoned  conditions:  the proposed buildings and associated site improvements.  Regional Commission.  approved by the Planning Director. with the application.    property to the east and west, may be used for any purpose allowed within the City's C-2Zoning Ordinances and in combination with the adjoining C-2: zoned property.  Ayes-4 Nays-0 VII. #Z-17-13: IDI Gazeley 4996 Lanier Islands Parkway 08-157-000001 Acres: 20.06  Requesting rezoning from C-2 tol M-1  P&Z Recommendation:  #Z-17-13: IDI Gazeley requested rezoning for the property located at 4996 Lanier Islands Parkway, out of parcel 08-157-000001, containing 20.06 acres, from C-2 to M-1. Ryan Wood and Gary Minor spoke on behalfoft the applicant and explained the request to the Board. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Harley Bennett and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval oft the rezoning to M-1 with the 1. The subject property is rezoned to M-1 for light industrial uses substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application including the location, sizes and heights of the proposed buildings and associated sitei improvements. 2. The applicant/developer. is responsible for filing and following all requirements of the Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) studies as required by the 3. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required for review that includes landscape strips at both road frontages. The plan shall include ai mixture of canopy trees, understory trees, shrubs and ground covers. Final plan is tol be 4. Building shall be substantially similar to the building rendering that was 5. Outdoor lighting shall be contained in cut-offluminaires and shall be directed in toward the property sO as not to reflect into adjacent properties or rights-of-way. 6. All oft the property extending from the outside limits oft the curb and gutter on each side oft the proposed entry road off Lanier Islands Parkway adjoining C-2 zoned property to the east and west, may be used for any purpose allowed within the City's C-2 Zoning Ordinances and in combination with the adjoining C-2  following conditions:  appropriate Regional Commission.  reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.  submitted with the application.  zoned property. Ayes-4 Nays-0    7. Special Use Permit: I.# #SUP-17-14: Service Shop Pros, LLC 4378 Sudderth Road 7-258-224  Requesting special use permit to allow an auto repair shop  P&Z Recommendation:  SUP-17-14: Service Shop Pros, LLC: requested a special use permit for the property located at 4378 Sudderth Road. The special use permit requested is to allow an auto repair shop. Alises Herandez and David Gomez spoke on behalfofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. Mr. Waycaster, adjoining property owner, spoke against the request with concerns ofnoise and junked vehicles parked outside. The owner stated that all vehicles would be parked inside the building. After a brief discussion, motion was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval oft the special use permit as requested with the following conditions: 1. Prior to approval of any subsequent permits the owner is to provide documentation from a qualified engineer to determine thej presence of state waters on or near the subject property. The construction documents for the development oft the subject parcel will be reviewed for compliance by City review staff. The current version of the site plan will need to be adjusted should it be determined that state water buffers 2. Consideration for approval of the special use permit is not approval of any non- conformities shown on the site plan submitted with the application. City of Buford's Zoning and Development Regulations are applicable during the review oft the 3. Outdoor storage of automotive parts, junk vehicles or automotive repair related 4. All automotive repair shall take place within the building. Outdoor repair operations 6. Outdoor storage of vehicles waiting to be repaired needs to be identified on the site 7. All vehicles shall bej parked inside the building that are being repaired and waiting for 9. To allow two (2) parking spaces at the southwest corner for storage of vehicles. 10. Building elevations subject to approval oft the Planning Director.  apply.  construction documents. equipment shall bej prohibited. shall bej prohibited. 5. Outside display oftires is prohibited.  plan. repair.  8. Business hours shall be 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Ayes-4 Nays-0    II. #SUP-17-15: Adam Smith Horizon Parkway 7-218-021  Requesting special use permit to allow an auto body repair shop  P&Z Recommendation:  #SUP-17-15: Adam Smith requested a special use permit for the property located on Horizon Parkway, being parcel 7-218-021, containing 2.980 acres. The special use permit requested is to allow an auto body repair shop. Stephen McGuirk and Adam Smith spoke explaining the request to the Board. Doug and Joy Dryden, adjacent property owners, spoke against the request with concerns of noise, fumes, smell, and vehicles parked outside waiting for repair. They also asked about the final grade of the site. Mr. Smith stated that the company will provide a noise study for this location and that all fumes and smells will be contained within the building. After a brief discussion, motion was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval oft the special use permit as requested with the following conditions: 1. Consideration for approval oft the special use permit is not approval of any non- conformities shown on the site plan submitted with the application. City ofBuford's Zoning and Development Regulations are applicable during the: review oft the 2. Outdoor storage ofa automotive parts, junk vehicles or automotive repair related equipment shall be prohibited. Allow black metal decorative fencing with brick columns in front yard along Horizon Parkway with vehicles waiting for repair in the fenced storage area as shown on the site plan with landscaped screening along 3. All automotive repair shall take place within the building. Outdoor repair operations 4. Allow tilt-up construction and metal panels substantially similar to the building 5. To install a black vinyl coated chain link fence along the left side oft the property from the front oft the building tol Horizon Parkway with a 4-foot berm with landscaping. 6. To allow the signage as submitted on the rendering that was provided with the  construction documents.  fencing on Horizon Parkway. shall be prohibited.  rendering as submitted with the application.  application. Ayes-4 Nays-0 II. #SUP-17-16 Vermeer Southeast 2965 McEver Road 7-299-001044 outside storage  Requesting a special use permit to allow equipment sales and service with    P&Z Recommendation:  #SUP-17-16: Vermeer Southeast requested a special use permit for the property located at 2965 McEver Road. The special use permit requested is to allow equipment sales and service with outside storage. Dale Brown spoke on behalf oft the applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated that the outside storage area would be on ai tract that isl located in Hall County. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Harley Bennett and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval of the special 1. Consideration for approval oft the special use permit does not approve any non- conformities shown on the site plan submitted with the application. City of] Buford's Zoning and Development Regulations are applicable during the review oft the 2. All equipment repair, ifany, shall take place within the building. Outdoor repair  use permit as requested with the following conditions:  construction documents. operations shall bej prohibited. 3. Display area is not located in the City limits.  Ayes-4 Nays-0 IV. #SUP-17-17: Brandon Hastings 6699 McEver Road 8-160-001025  Requesting special use permit to allow a boat and RV storage  7  P&Z Recommendation:  #SUP-17-48: Brandon Hastings requested a special use permit for the property located at 6699 McEver Road. The special use permit requested is to allow al boat and RV storage facility. The applicant was present and explained the request to the Board. Mr. Hastings requested toi install grouped landscaped areas along the frontage on McEver Road instead ofas solid screen of evergreen trees. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval oft the special use permit as requested with the following 1. A50 tree save area from front setback or a 20' replanted buffer shall be located adjacent to the McEver Road right-of-way. Ifreplanted, the buffer shall include grouped landscaped areas every 15 feet. The final planting plan shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to the approval ofal land disturbance permit. 2. The land disturbance permit plans shall be substantially similar to the concept plan 3. Any and all repair services shall be done inside the facility. Outdoor repair shall not 4. Collection ofjunk water craft or salvaged for parts shall not accumulate on the: site over any period oft time. Outdoor storage of parts orj junk water craft shall be  conditions:  submitted with the SUP application dated 10-5-17.  be permitted. prohibited.    5. All water craft for sale or storage shall occupy designed spaces and the parking of water craft on grassed areas or within the right-of-way shall be prohibited. 6. Decorative security fence fronting McEver Road as approved by the Planning 7. All other chain link or security fence shall be black vinyl coated. 8. Curb and gutter shall be installed along the deceleration lane and exiting the property to the property line. Sidewalk with a 2-foot landscape strip shall bei installed along  Director.  curbing the entire length of the property.  9. The ends ofthe storage sheds shall be brick that face the driveway.  Ayes-4 4 Nays-0 8. Annexations: I. Tract #1 - Plat #548 Gwinnett County 7-227-083  David & Daone Nisbet 2325 East Maddox Road Buford, Georgia 30519  Property: 2325 East Maddox Road Acres: 1.41 Zoned From: R-100 Zoned To: R-100 P&Z Recommendation:  Plat #548: David and Daone Nisbet requested annexation and zoning for thej property located at 2325 East Maddox Road, being parcel 7-227-083, from R-1001 to R-100. The applicant was not present. Gwinnett County did not object to this annexation and zoning request and there were no objections from the audience. Motion by Harley Bennett and seconded by Wayne Johnson to recommend approval ofthe annexation and zoning tol R-  100.  Ayes-4 Nays-0  II. Tract #2-Plat #549 Gwinnett County 7-263-003 Property: 2838 North Bogan Road Acres: 1.73 Zoned From: R-100 Zoned To: R-100  Charles T. McCullough 2838 North Bogan Road Buford, Georgia 30519    P&Z Recommendation:  Plat #549: Charles T. McCullough requested annexation and zoning for the property located at 2838 North Bogan Road, being parcel 7-263-003, from R-100 to R-100. The applicant was present and explained the request to the Board and stated that he proposed to subdivide the lot into two (2) tracts. Gwinnett County did not object to this annexation and zoning request and there were no objections from the audience. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval oft the annexation and 1. To subdivide into two (2) tracts with Lot #1 being vacant consisting of1.148 acres and Lot #2 includes the existing house consisting of0.585 acres.  zoning to R-100 with the following condition:  Ayes-4 Nays-0  III. Tract #3 - Plat #550 Gwinnett County 7-327-072 Property: 2560 Buford Dam Road Acres: 1.04 Zoning From: RL Zoning To: RL P&Z Recommendation:  Kenneth W. Ray 2560 Buford Dam Road Buford, Georgia 30518  Plat #550: Kenneth W. Ray requested annexation and zoning for the property located at 2560 Buford Dam Road, being parcel 7-327-072, from RL1 to RL. The applicant was present. Gwinnett County did not object to this annexation and zoning request and there were no objections from the audience. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval oft the annexation and zoning to RL.  Ayes-4 Nays-0  IV. Tract #4- Plat #551 Hall County 08-139-001002  William B. Stark, Jr. 5106B Bristol Industrial Way Suite S-300 Buford, Georgia 30518  Property: Atlanta Highway Acres: 1.03 Zoning From: C2 Zoning To: C2    P&Z Recommendation:  Plat #551: Williams B. Stark, Jr. requested annexation and zoning for the property located on Atlanta Highway, being parcel 08-139-001002, from C-21 to C-2. The applicant was present. Hall County did not object to this annexation and zoning request and there were: no objections from the audience. Motion by Harley Bennett and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval oft the annexation and zoning to C-2.  Ayes-4 Nays-0 V. Tract #5-Plat# #552 Hall County 08-168-000079 Property: 3266 Shoreland Drive Acres: 0.95 Zoning From: ARIII Zoning To: RA-200 P&Z Recommendation:  Chester M. Ogle 3266 Shoreland Drive Buford, Georgia 30518  Plat #552: Chester M. Ogle requested annexation and zoning for the property located at 3266 Shoreland Drive, being parcel 08-168-000079, from AR-III to RA-200. The buyer oft the property was present and explained the request to the Board. Hall County did not object to this annexation and zoning request and there were no objections from the audience. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend  approval of the annexation and zoning to RA-200.  Ayes-4 Nays-0  VI. Tract #6 - Plat #553 Hall County 08-168-000079A Property: 3272 Shoreland Drive Acres: 0.13 Zoned From: ARIII Zoned To: RA-200 P&Z Recommendation:  Chester M. Ogle 3266 Shoreland Drive Buford, Georgia 30518  Plat #553: Chester M. Ogle requested annexation and zoning for the property located at 3272 Shoreland Drive, being parcel 08-168-000079A, from AR-III tol RA-200. The buyer of the property was present and explained the request to the Board. Hall 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 Wayne Johnson to recommend approval oft the annexation and zoning to RA-200.  Ayes-4 Nays-0    9. Consider approval of Quitclaim of narrow strip ofl land having no independent use and to clarify any title discrepancies where Sudderth Road intersects I-985. 10. Consider approval of Morningside Drive subdivision plat for lot recording with  permitting subject to addressing of comments.  11. Consider approval of Gateway project plat on Plunkett Road. 12. Consider approval of exemption plat on S. Alexander Street. 13. Consider approval of exemption plat on Legion Drive.  14. Consider one year extension of SUP-15-14 located at 4560 Atwater Court, Suites 15. Authorize Chairman to sign engineering and traffic investigation report requesting for school zone designation by Georgia Department ofTransportation on SR 16. Consider approval of application for closing of S. Lee Street, W. Moreno Street, and Main Street for film production on or about December 7, 2017. 17. Approve special event applications for Buford Youth Sports Complex (Repeat  101-102 to allow a church.  13 (New Buford High School - School Zone).  Applicants).  18. Authorize release of pledged funds with Peoples Bank & Trust.  19. Adopt update to Soil, Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Ordinance as  required by Georgia EPD.  20. Authorize payment #2 for Washington Street Sidewalk Project. 21. Authorize payment #6 for South Lee Street LCI project. 22. Authorize payment #11 for new. Buford City Gym.  23. Consider bids for Garnett Street sidewalk improvements - Phase II.  24. City Manager's! Report. 25. City Attorney's Report.