BUFORD CITY COMMISSION MIEETING  November: 5, 2018 1.1 Pledge to the Flag.  2. Approve the agenda as presented.  3. Approve the minutes from the October 1, 2018 meeting.  4. Rezoning I.# #2-18-10#SUPI8-17: Waters-Edge Group, Inc. 90 North Harris Street Parcel: 7-294C-064/077 Zoning from RA-200 to C-2 Acres: 2.32  Request to allow rezoning from R-100/C-2 to R-100 with a special use permit to  allow a CSO subdivision PaZRecommendation:  2-18-OSUP-B-E Waters-Edge Group, Inc. requested rezoning for the property located at 901 North Harris Street, being parcels 7-294C-064/077, from R-100/C-2toR- 100 with a special use permit to allow a CSO Subdivision. Trevor Khonkwiler spoke on behalfoft the applicant and explained the request to the Board. He presented the concept site plan and stated that some ofthe units would be front entry plans and some the units would be rear entry plans with a courtyard area. He stated that he and staff1 had discussed the five (5) houses facing North Harris Street. The houses would have a 10-foot front setback and the width of the driveways would be 18 feet instead of15 feet in the MDA report. A citizen that lives on North Harris Street stated that the road was narrow and wanted to know if there were any improvements being proposed. Mr. Khonkwiler stated that North Harris Street would be widened tol Buford standard code with curb and gutter and sidewalks. Art Copeland spoke in opposition oft the development with concerns about topography, density and small alleyways. He stated that this was not a good zoning for Buford. Jeff Smith, Developer's engineer, addressed the concern and said they have engineered the site and can make the project work as proposed and that the project will have to comply with all codes and regulations for the City to approve. Two (2) other adjoining property owners spoke with the same concerns. Mr. Perkins stated he would like to see the minimum square footage be 2000 square feet. Mr. Kerlin stated that the City concurred with recommendation of approval with those two (2) changes ini the conditions, minimum 2000 square foot houses and 18 foot wide driveways, and to add  1    that the HOA to maintain all the homeowner's) private yards. After al brief discussion, motion was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Bobby Davis to recommend approval of the rezoning tol R-100 with a special use permit as requested with the 1. Minimum square footage of alll homes shall be 2000 square feet. 2. Roadway improvements shall conform to Buford City Code, except that the public street shall be 261 feet back of vertical curb to back of vertical curb and 13 feet from centerline tol back of curb fori improvements when developing on one side. All proposed private streets shall be constructed to Buford City Code including, but not limited to, cul-de-sacs, curb and gutter, sidewalks, etc. 3. Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides ofNorth Harris Street as approved by 4. The construction documents shall be substantially similar to the site plan provided 5. Building setbacks shall be 25: feet on the front and 15: feet on the rear and 5-foot side setbacks with 15 feet ofbuilding separation with 10-foot front setbacks facing the courtyard. The five (5) houses facing North Harris Street shall have a 6. Private alleys shall be designed and constructed to Buford City standards for private streets with width pursuant to the site plan submitted with this application, 7. Yards shall be sodded. Atl least one (1)ornamental tree shall be planted in the 8. Driveways shall be a minimum of 20: feet in depth and 18 feet in width from 10. The front elevation shall be 40% brick or stone with accents not to exceed 60%. The side and rear elevations shall have a 2-foot water table. Accents shall include brick, stone, rock, stucco, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by 11.A mandatory homeowners' association (HOA) shall be provided and be responsible for maintenance of all grounds, homeowner's private yards, water  following conditions:  the Planning Director. No sidewalks on Garner Street.  with the rezoning application.  10-foot front setback.  201 feet back ofroll back curb tol back ofroll back curb.  front yard minimal 2" caliper. 9. There shall be a maximum of 14 lots.  access easement or right-of-way (20 feet back of curb).  the Planning Director.  qualityldetention facilities and open space.  Ayes-4 Nays-1  2    II. #2-1B-IIASUP-1B-B: Waters-Edge Group, Inc.  279 South Alexander Street & 132/172 West Park Street  Parcel: 7-294A-070/071/072/082A/082  Acres: 2.08 acSO: subdivision PaZReommendation:  Request to allow rezoning from R-100/P to R-100 with a special use permit to allow  2-8-IISUP-8-B: Waters-Edge Group, Inc. requested rezoning for the property located at 279 South Alexander Street and 132/172 West Park Street, being parcels 7- 94A.07007/972,02A08, from R-100/P to R-100 with a special use permit to allow aCSO Subdivision. Trevor Shonkwiler spoke on behalf oft the applicant and explained the request to the Board. Hej presented the concept site plan and stated that the house plans would be rear entry to the courtyard and the front elevation would face the street. Brandon Hastings asked about the proposed road improvements. Mr. Shonkwiler stated that road improvements are proposed with curb and gutter and sidewalks. He also stated that the driveway width would be 18 feet. Mr. Kerlin asked about the 5-bedroom house plan and the option of providing a 3-car garage. Mr. Khonkwiler stated that it could possibly be done on a couple oft the lots, but also stated would be open to providing 4- bedroom homes only. After al brief discussion, motion was made by Homer Whiting and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval ofthe zoning to R-100 with a  special use permit as requested with the following conditions:  1. Minimum square footage of ranch style homes shall be 2200 square feet and 2400 2. Roadway improvements shall conform to Buford City Code of Ordinances where properties have road frontage. All proposed private streets shall be constructed to Buford City Code including, but not limited to, cul-de-sacs, curb and gutter, 3. Sidewalks on West Park Street and South Alexander Street pursuant to the Buford City Code ofOrdinances as approved by the Planning Director. 4. Yards shall be sodded. At least one (1) ornamental tree shall be planted in the 5. Building setbacks shall be 15: feet front from access easement and 15 feet rear and 6. Private alleys shall be designed and constructed to Buford City standards for private streets with width pursuant to site plan as submitted with this application, 7. Driveways shall be a minimum of2 20 feet in depth and 18: feet in width from 8. The front elevation shall be 40% brick or stone with accents not to exceed 60%. The side and rear elevations shall have a 2-foot water table. Accents shall include  square feet for two-story homes.  sidewalks, etc.  front yard minimal 2" caliper.  5-foot side setbacks with 15 feet ofbuilding separation. 20 feet back ofroll back curb tol back ofroll back curb. access easement or right-of-way (20 feet back of curb).  3    brick, stone, rock, stucco, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by 10. A mandatory homeowners' association (HOA) shall be provided and be responsible for maintenance of all grounds, homeowner's private yards, water  the Planning Director. 9. There shall be ai maximum of11 lots.  quality/detention facilities and open space. 11.Toa allow a maximum of 4-bedroom homes only.  Ayes-5 Nays-0 5. Special Use Permit L# #SUP-18-19: Bill L. Gray 4600 South Lee Street Parcel: 7-269-067 Zoning: C-2  Requesting special use permit to allow an auto body shop  Planning & Zoning Recommendation:  #SUP-18-19: Bill L. Gray requested a special use permit for the property located at 4600 South Lee Street. The special use permit requested is to allow an auto body shop. Larry Johnson 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 special use permit as requested with the 1. Outdoor storage of equipment of automotive parts, junk vehicles or automotive 2. All automotive repairs shall take place within the building. Outdoor operations 3. Outdoor parking of vehicles awaiting repairs shall only bel located in striped parking spaces and shall not exceed the number of parking spaces provided on the  following conditions:  repair related equipment shall be prohibited.  shall be prohibited. premises. Ayes-5 Nays-0  4    II. #SUP-18-20: Compass Selfs Storage 4365 Commerce Drive Parcel: 7-259-249 Zoning: C-2  Requesting special use permit to allow a truck rental business  Planning & Zoning Recommendation:  #SUP-18-20: Compass Self Storage requested a special use permit for the property located at 4365 Commerce Drive. The special use permit requested is to allow truck rentals. The applicant wasi not present. An adjoining property owner from Rose Hill Plantation asked ift there would be al building addition to this site. Mr. Perkins stated that this request was only for permission to have truck rentals at this site. Motion by Homer Whiting and seconded by Bobby Davis to: recommend approval oft the special use] permit 1. Parking and storage ofrental trucks shall be at designated locations on the site, on permanent hard surface and stored in a place that does not conflict with emergency access to the development. A truck rental operation site plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director that demonstrates the site 2. Rental trucks shall be parked behind the fence with one (1) rental truck to be  as requested with the following conditions:  contains sufficient room for truck storage at peak times. allowed to bej parked outside the fence.  Ayes-5 Nays-0 III. #SUP-18-21: Scrap Iron Customs, LLC 701 North Gwinnett Street Parcel: 7-294C-097 Zoning: C-2  Requesting special use permit to allow a small business specializing in vintage, classic and collector vehicle customization, modification and rebuilding  Planning & Zoning Recommendation:  #SUP-18-21: Scrap Iron Customs, LLC requested a special use permit for the property located at 70N. Gwinnett Street. The special use permit requested is to allow a small business specializing in vintage, classic and collector vehicle customization modification and rebuilding. Mitch Peevy spoke on behalf oft the applicant and explained the request to the Board. There were: no objections from the audience. Motion by Harley Bennett  5    and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval oft the special use permit as 1. Outdoor storage of automotive parts, junk vehicles or automotive repair related 2. Automotive related work shall take place within the building. Outdoor operations 3. Outdoor parking of vehicles awaiting work shall be limited to striped parking spaces and shall not exceed the number of parking spaces provided on the  requested with the following conditions:  equipment shall be prohibited. shall be prohibited. premises. Ayes-5 Nays-0 IV.# #SUP-18-22:  Embry Real Estate Partners, LLC 2319, 2331, 2335 Shoal Creek Road Parcel: 7-326-041,7326-044, 7-326-114  Zoning: R-100  Requesting special use permit to allow a CSO subdivision  Planning & Zoning Recommendation:  #SUP-18-22: Embry Real Estate Partners, LLC. requested a special use permit for the property located at 2319/2331/2335 Shoal Creek Road. The special use permit requested ist to allow a CSO Subdivision. Jeff Pruitt spoke on behalf oft the applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated there would be 25 lots with 25% open space. One lady spoke in favor oft the request. One lady spoke in opposition oft the request with concerns of the smaller lot sizes and increased traffic on Shoal Creek Road. Brandon Hastings spoke about the lot sizes and requested al landscape buffer along Shoal Creek Road. Mr. Pruitt stated that the entrance to the subdivision would be landscaped. Mr. Kerlin stated that he would like to see HOA maintain the homeowner's private yards. Motion by Bobby Davis and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval ofthe 1. The applicant shall provide the Planning Director all required items oft the Conservation Subdivision Overlay Section 1317 for review and approval prior to the submittal of development plan permit applications. The site plan shall be substantially similar to the plan submitted with the special use permit application. Major revisions to the current site plan shall be reconsidered by the City Commission as a change in conditions public hearing ift the site inventory and 2. The proposed development is approved for a R-100 CSO subdivision at 15.56 acres which is less than the minimal 40 acres as required under Section 1317.2.1. 3. AI mandatory homeowners' association (HOA) shall bej provided and: responsible for maintenance of all common open space, homeowner's private yards,  special use permit as requested with the following conditions:  analysis plan reveal the need for revisions.  6    stormwater detention facilities including all requirements of management per 4. The property shall consist ofai maximum of25 single family residential lots. 5. The minimum lot areai to be 10,000 square feet and the minimum lot width shall 6. The: front setback shall be 30: feet, rear setback shall be 25 feet and side yard setback shall be a minimum 5: feet with a 15-foot separation between houses. 7. All homes shall have ai minimum gross heated floor area of2800 square feet, which shall exclude the basement, both finished and unfinished. The homes shall have ai minimum two car garage. Subdivision shall have 66% basement lots. 8. All homes shall be constructed oft three (3) sides brick or stone with 40% accents. Accents shall include brick, rock, stucco, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding 10. All newly constructed streets shall be private and privately maintained and shall have ai minimum 46-foot side utility easement with a 28-foot-wide street from 11. All streets in the subdivision shall have a five (5) foot sidewalk on both sides of the street with a two (2) foot landscape strip on both sides of the street. 12. Street lights shall bej provided throughout the project as approved by the City. All 13. The proposed community shall not be site plan specific, but shall be developed in general accordance with the rezoning site plan and substantially similar to lot and 14.. All yards shall be sodded with one (1) ornamental tree in the front yard. 15. Rental ofhousing units shall be restricted to 10% in the Declaration of covenants,  Section 1317.A. be 75: feet.  as approved by the Planning Director. 9. All driveways to be ai minimum of201 feet in width. back of vertical curb to back ofvertical curb.  utilities shall be located underground.  street design.  restrictions and easement.  16.. Architectural shingles shall be used as roofing material.  Ayes-5 Nays-0 6. Annexation: I. Tract #1 -Plat #562 Gwinnett County 1-004-027 Property: 3360 North Bogan Road Acres: 4.290 Zoned From: R-100 Zoned To: R-100  Southern Heritage Home Builders 4154 Silver Peak Parkway, Suite C Suwanee, GA: 30024  Planning & Zoning Recommendation:  Plat #562: Southern Heritage Homebuilders requests annexation and zoning for the property located at 3360 North Bogan Road from R-100 to R-100. Mitch Peevy spoke on  7    behalf of the applicant. Mr. Peevy stated the proposal is for three (3) single family homes on larger basement lots with 3-car garages. He stated these homes will be served by septic systems. Gwinnett County did not object to this annexation and zoning request. One adjoining property owner from The Reserve at Bogan Lakes asked about elevation oft the homes and screening. Mr. Peevy stated the homes would be similar to the ones in her subdivision and there would be some landscaping on1 the lots. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval of the annexation and  zoning to R-100 with the following conditions: 1. Single family homes and accessory uses only.  2. All homes shall be constructed with four (4) sides brick or stone with accents not be exceed 40% on each elevation. Accents shall include brick, stucco, rock, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by the Planning Director. 3. All front and rear yards shall be sodded and shall have two (2) 3-inch caliper 4. All homes shall have ai minimum gross heated floor area of 3400 square feet exclusive of garages or basements. All homes shall have ai minimum two (2) car 5. To: install curb and gutter and five (5) foot sidewalk with two (2) foot landscape  canopy trees planted in the front yard.  garages.  strip along the entire property frontage.  Ayes-5 Nays-0 II. Tract #2-1 Plat #563 Gwinnett County 1-004-115 Property: 3500 North Bogan Road Acres: 0.51 Zoned From: R-100 Zoned To: R-100  Marcus & Stacey Lotshaw 3500 North Bogan Road Buford, GA 30519  Planning & Zoning Recommendation:  Plat #563: Stacey and Marcus Lotshaw requests annexation and zoning for the property located at 3500 North Bogan Road from R-100 to R-100. Jason Jackson spoke on behalf oft the applicant and said they are proposing 121 lots and will be served by City sewer. Gwinnett County did not object to this annexation and zoning request. One adjoining property owner: from The Reserve at Bogan Lakes wanted to know what her house would bei facing. The developer stated she would be facing the back yards oft the proposed houses. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Bobby Davis to recommend approval of the annexation and zoning to R-100 with the following conditions:  1. Single family homes and accessory uses only. 2. The subdivision shall consist of a maximum of12 lots.  8    3. All homes shall be constructed with four (4) sides brick or stone with accents not to exceed 40% on each elevation. Accents shall include brick, stucco, rock, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by the Planning Director. 4. All front and rear yards shall be sodded and shall have two (2) 3-inch caliper 5. All homes shall have ai minimum gross heated floor area of3400 square feet exclusive of garages or basements. All homes shall have ai minimum two (2) car 6. Toi install curb and gutter and five (5) foot sidewalk with two (2) foot landscape strip along the property frontage on North Bogan Road and the proposed internal  canopy trees planted in the front yard.  garages. street. Ayes-5 Nays-0  7. The development shall comply with the Sewer Use Ordinance.  III. Tract #3 - Plat #564 Gwinnett County 1-004-083 Property: 3520 North Bogan Road Acres: 7.52 Zoned From: R-100 Zoned To: R-100  Terri Milburn/Janet Moon 3520 North Bogan Road Buford, GA 30519  Planning & Zoning Recommendation:  Plat #564: Terri Milburn and Janet Moon requests annexation and zoning for the property located at 3520 North Bogan Road from R-100 to R-100. Jason Jackson spoke on behalfof1 the applicant and said they are proposing 12 lots and will be served by City sewer. Gwinnett County did not object to this annexation and zoning request. Motion by Homer Whiting and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval of the annexation and zoning to R-100 with the following conditions: 1. Single family homes and accessory uses only. 2. The subdivision shall consist ofar maximum of121 lots.  3. All homes shall be constructed with four (4) sides brick or stone with accents not to exceed 40% on each elevation. Accents shall include brick, stucco, rock, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by the Planning Director. 4. All front and rear yards shall be sodded and shall have two (2) 3-inch caliper 5. All homes shall have a minimum gross heated floor area of 3400 square feet exclusive of garages or basements. All homes shall have ai minimum two (2) car 6. To install curb and gutter and five (5) foot sidewalk with two (2) foot landscape strip along the property frontage on North Bogan Road and the proposed internal  canopy tree planted ini the front yard.  garages. street.  9    7. The development shall comply with the Sewer Use Ordinance.  Ayes-5 Nays-0  7. Zoning Amendment:  #ZA-18-02: Consider amendment to: zoning ordinance Section 1303. RM-Multi #ZA-18-02: Consider amendment to zoning ordinance Section 604. Minimum Floor  Family Residential District. Area Requirements.  Planning & Zoning Recommendation:  #ZA-18-02: Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval for an amendment to the City ofBuford Zoning Ordinance, Section 1303. RM- Multi-Family Residence District for RMD, RM-6 and RM-81 by adding: Any existing duplex at the time of adoption of this Ordinance shall not be extended or enlarged to  create additional bedrooms or living spaces.  Ayes-5 Nays-0  #ZA-18-02: Motion by Homer Whiting and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval for an amendment to the City of Buford Zoning Ordinance, Section 604. Minimum Floor Area Requirements toj provide a maximum oftwo (2) bedrooms per unit  for RMD, RM-6 and RM-8 zoning classifications.  Ayes-5 Nays-0  8. Zoning Modification: #ZM-18-04:  Holland Point Retail, LLC (Publix Site) 4108 Hamilton Mill Road  To amend condition #6 from commission meeting ofl March 5, 2018 to comply with  requirements ofz Zoning Ordinance 1316:  1. Toa allow Building #3 to have roof pitch less than 4/12.  2. To allow Buildings #1, 2 and 3 (excluding parcels 1,2 2 and 3) to have all storefronts (primarily of glass) extend to the concrete sidewalk in lieu ofa one-foot contrasting  base.  10    9. Approve final plat for Olde Town Estates f/k/a Bailey Tract - Phase I. 10. Approve plat for 6699 McEver Road and accept right-of-way dedication. 11. Consider exemption of requirement to install curb and gutter and sidewalks At2 2828 North Bogan Road (Gwinnett County would not improve on the county 12. Authorize installation of All-Way Stop Control atl North Gwinnett Street and Lattimore Avenue subject to the approval of city engineer. 13. Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Georgia Department ofTransportation fori installation of street lights at 4345 Buford Drive. 14. Declare vehicles and equipment surplus and authorize to sell on gov.deals. 15. Consider extension of annual water and sewer contract with a 2% increase in pricing 16. Approve payment #2 for 2014 City/Gwinnett County SPLOST joint project- widening of SR20 from South Lee Street tol Buford Highway. 17. Authorize payment #2 for City of Buford Parking Deck project. 18. Authorize change order #3, final quantities and cost reduction, for SR 13/Heraeus Boulevard Intersection improvements. 19. Authorize payment # 11 for Hamilton Mill Road gas relocations project. 20. Consider adoption of proclamation in recognition ofThrombosis Awareness month. 21. Consider adoption of proclamation proclaiming November 6, 2018 as Venita 22. Allison Stewart-Harris and Jim Summerbell with Jacobs will present the draft update of the City of] Buford 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Plan to bej presented for  right-of-way).  subject to the approval oft the City attorney.  Masters Day.  adoption December 3, 2018. 23. City Manager'si report. 24. City Attorney'si report.  NOTE: The City of Buford does not discriminate on the basis of disabilityi int the admission ora access to, ort treatment or employment in, its programs or activities per the Americans with Disabilities. Act of 1992. Bryan Kerlin, City Manager, 770-945-6761, has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice Regulations. Information concerning the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided thereunder, are available from the ADA coordinator. The City of] Buford will: assist citizens with special needs given proper advance notice. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open meeting, program, or activity oft the City should! bec directed tot the ADA Coordinator, Bryan Kerlin, 23001 Buford) Highway, Buford, Georgia, 770-945-6761.  11