BUFORD CITY COMMISSION MEETING  February 4, 2019 1. Pledge tot the Flag.  2. Approve the agenda as presented.  3. Approve the minutes from the. January 7,2019 meeting.  4. Rezoning  I.# #2-19-0IHSUP-19-01: Embry Real Estate Partners, LLC  4096 Gainesville Highway, 4000 & 4022 Carter Road Parcels: U8-151-003001, 08-151-003011, 08-151-003016 Rezoning from R-100/RA-200 tol R-100 with a special use permit  Acres: 23.7 subdivision.  Requesting rezoning from R-100/RA-200 to R-100 with a special use permit to allow: a CSO  Planning & Zoning Recommendation:  2-19-OIHSUP-19-0: Embry Real Estate Partners, LLC: request rezoning for the property located at 4096 Gainesville Highway, 4000 Carter Road and 4022 Carter Road from R-100/RA- 200 to R-100 with a special use permit to allow a Conservation Subdivision. Jeff] Pruitt spoke on behalf oft the applicant stating they are proposing 61 lots with approximately 181 homes shall be basement lots. He also stated ai recreation area will be provided and the houses shall havea a minimum 2800 square feet. He also asked the Board to not require a wooden fence between this subdivision and Mabry Ridge, but to allow enhanced landscaping as a screen. Mr. Kerlin, City Manager, explained the Conservation Subdivision Ordinance to the Board and asked them to consider the staffi report from McFarland-Dyer & Associates with the condition of 46 lots. He also stated that the developer shall provide al landscape strip between the two subdivisions and along Buford Highway to screen said development. 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 a Conservation Subdivision with the following conditions:  1    1. The applicant shall provide the City of] Buford a sewer capacity analysis by a Georgia registered civil engineer indicating the existing pump station will not be brought above capacity with this proposed development. Any improvements needed to the pump station for increasing capacity would be at the expense of the owner and designed per City of Buford standards. Or, the City's Utility Department determines the development will have insignificant impacts to the capacity based oni internal records. 2. The maximum number ofl lots shall be 46 single family lots with ai net density oft the 2.2 3. The development shall consist of single family residential front entry lots and the minimum open space shall be 8.30 acres at 28.08% which is lower than the minimum open space pert the Conservation Overlay District Ordinance of 40%. 4. Ar mandatory homeowner's association (HOA) shall be provided and responsible for maintenance ofall common open space, individual homeowner's lots, stormwater detention facilities including all requirements of management per Section 1317.A. 6. The building setback shall be 25-foot front, 25-foot rear and 5-foot side setbacks with a 7. All homes shall bei no less than 2800 square feet, excluding the basement, both finished 9. All homes shall be constructed with four sides brick or stone with architectural accents not to exceed 40% on the front elevation and accents not to exceed 35% on the side or rear elevations. Accents shall include brick, stone, rock, stucco, shakes, hardiplank and 11. All newly constructed streets shall have ai minimum 50-foot right-of-way with a 28-foot wide streets from back of vertical curb to back of vertical curb. 12. Areas adjacent to the Mabry Ridge Subdivision shall have a 10-foot landscape embankment or berm on the property line with al black vinyl coated chain link fence to be 13. Areas along Buford Highway to the floodplain shall have a 10-foot landscape strip to screen said development with al black metal decorative fence with brick columns. 14. Street lights shall be provided throughout the project as approved by the City. All 15. Carter Road shall be brought to the City of Buford street standards including any necessary right-of-way to be dedicated for improvement implementation. 16. 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 street design. The applicant shall provide the Planning Director all required site analysis data per Section 1317: for review and approval prior to the submittal ofdevelopment plan permit applications. Ifthe site analysis data reveals the need for major revisions to the current site plan, the applicant shall apply for a change in conditions and be reconsidered by the 17.All yards shall be sodded. Two (2) ornamental trees to be planted per lot. (crape myrtles  units per acre.  5. Minimum lot areas shall be 6600 square feet and 50: feet in width.  minimal distance between homes at 15-feet. 8. All homes tol have ai minimum two car garage.  and unfinished.  concrete siding as approved by the Planning Director. 10. All driveways to be a minimum of 18-feet in width.  installed on the developer's side.  utilities shall be located underground.  City Commission. preferred).  2    18. Rental of] housing units shall be restricted to 10% and the restriction shall be part oft the 20. Deceleration lane tol be provided on Carter Road along with a 5-foot sidewalk from Atlanta Highway toj property line on the west side of property corner. 21. Atlanta Highway improvements shall be per the standards and review by the State DOT. A 5-foot sidewalk shall be required by the City of Buford along the Atlanta Highway  Declaration of Covenants, restrictions and easements. 19.. Architectural shingles shall be used asi roofing material.  frontage. Ayes-5 Nays-0 IL.#Z-19-02: Christopher McGrath 355 South Harris Street Parcel: 7-295B-078 Rezoning from C-2t tol R-100 Acres: .33  Requesting rezoning from C-2 to R-100 for proposed use of two residential lots  Planning & Zoning Recommendation:  #Z-19-02: Christopher McGrath request rezoning for the property located at 355 South Harris Street from C-2 tol R-100. Chris Hill spoke on behalfo oft the applicant. He stated they would like tos subdivide the lot for two (2) single-family residential homes. The proposed homes would be a minimum 2500 square feet and to be craftsmen style and farmhouse style homes with al brick or stone water table on the front elevation. Mr. Kerlin stated the City would like to see more brick or stone on the front elevation and have a water table on the side and rear elevations. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Homer Whiting to  recommend the rezoning to R-100 with the following conditions:  1. The minimum square footage oft the homes shall be 2500 square feet. 2. Prior to the approval of any building permits, the owner shall provide the Planning Director al house location plan demonstrating building setback encroachments, ifa any and 3. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the owner shall submit aj minor subdivision plat that is substantially similar to the conceptual subdivision plan submitted with this 4. Lot widths shall be 64.5 feet at South Harris Street and each lot is tol be no less than 7004 5. 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 the Planning  apply for variances is needed.  rezoning case. square feet.  Director.  6. The front setback shall be 25 feet.  3    7. The driveway shall be 18 feet in width.  8. A 5-foot sidewalk with a 2-foot landscape strip shall be provided with 24" curb and  gutter. Ayes-5 Nays-0 II.#Z-19-03: Taylor & Mathis, Inc. 46241 Friendship Road Parcel: 08-156-002021 Rezoning from C-2 tol M-1 Acres: 11.93  Requesting rezoning from C-2 to M-1 Planning & Zoning Recommendation:  #Z-19-03: Taylor & Mathis, Inc. request rezoning for thej property located at 4624 Friendship Road from C-2 to M-1. Mike Irby spoke on behalf of the applicant. He stated the request is to rezone approximately 12 acres to M-1 tol have ai total of approximately 78 acres for an industrial development with 4 proposed buildings. He also stated that 8 acres (4 lots) along Friendship Road would remain C-2 and asked that the undisturbed buffer against the residential tract be reduced to 50 feet. Several homeowners from The Estates at Bogan Springs subdivision were present and had questions about the development concerning additional buffers and landscaping. After a short discussion, motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval oft the rezoning to M-1 with the following conditions:  1. The subject property is to be rezoned tol M-1 for light industrial uses substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application including the sizes and heights ofthe proposed buildings and associated site improvements. However, approval oft the rezoning case does not relieve the owner from conformity to the State EPD State Waters Regulations, Developments Regulations and Zoning Ordinance. 2. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required within the dissimilar zoning buffers where the existing vegetation does not provide for proper screening. Final plan is to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. 3. Buildings shall be substantially similar to the building rendering that was submitted with the application and: may include tilt-up construction as approved by the Planning 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. 5. To reduce the undisturbed buffer from 75: feet to 50 feet next to the residential property 6. To construct a wall on the undisturbed buffer line adjacent to The Estates at] Bogan Springs properties and to re-establish the landscaping in the buffer to the extent that it  Director.  along Friendship Road. was disturbed.  4    Ayes-5 Nays-0 5. Annexation L.Tract #1 - Plat? #567 Hall County 08-156-002007 Property: 46041 Friendship Road Acres: 0.86 Zoned From: AR-III Zoned To: C-2  Exit 21 Partners, LLC/John R. Yost 883 Rogers Bridge Road, Suite 602 Duluth, Georgia 30097  Planning & Zoning Recommendation:  Plat #567: Exit 2 Partners, LLC requested annexation and rezoning for the property located at 4604 Friendship Road from AR-III to C-2, being parcel 08-156-002007. Mike Irby spoke on behalf oft the applicant. He stated this was a 0.86-acre tract that would be combined with the remaining C-2 property along Friendship Road to provide four (4) commercial lots. He asked that they be allowed tol have right-in and right-out access to each parcel. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Homer Whiting and seconded by Bobby Davis to recommend approval oft the annexation and rezoning request to C-2 with the following  conditions:  1. Future commercial developments along Friendship Road shall be allowed right-in/right- out access for each parcel as per the regulations and approval by Georgia Department of 2. Construction documents for the roadway shall be substantially similar to the development 3. To reduce the undisturbed buffer from 75: feet to 50 feet next to the residential property  Transportation. Interparcel access shall be required. concept plan provided with the rezoning case #Z-19-03.  along Friendship Road.  Ayes-5 Nays-0 6. Zoning Modification L# #ZM-19-01: David Frick-I D.R. Horton 4191 Summer Breeze Way, Lot 57A Whispering Creeks Subdivision  Requesting gzoning modification of zoning condition #5 for front setback from 20 feet to 19  feet.  5    7. Consider amendment to condition number 4 for Duncan Donuts and: reduce landscape strip 8. Consider approval of wastewater allocation for Popeye's restaurant located at 4455 Nelson 9. Consider approval of agreement with MEAG Power to purchase electricity from the City of 10. Consider approval for renewal ofCity of Buford's Workers' Compensation insurance policy 11. Consider the renewal oft the Property and General Liability insurance policy for 2019&  from 10' to 5' as presented. Brogdon Boulevard. East Point. for 2019-2020. 2020.  12. Authorize City Manager to: negotiate purchase of real estate.  13. Consider approval of contract with Counseling Connection Inc. (CCI) for employee assistance program services (EAP) in the City of Buford's anti-drug and alcohol  misuse prevention program.  14. Approve two (2) special events at Buford Youth Sports Complex.  15. Consider approval of application for special outdoor event on Buford Community Center  Lawn (Art-Tiques Vintage Market).  16. Consider adoption of City ofl Buford 2040 comprehensive plan. 17. Approve payment #16: for Buford City Gym project (final).  18. Approve payment #3 and change order #2 for. Jackson Street CDBG Stormwater project.  19. Approve payment #4 for City of] Buford Parking Deck project. 20. Approve payment #4 for Hamilton Mill Road Gas Relocation project. 21. Approve payment #17: for South Lee Street LCI Pedestrian Streetscape project. 22. Approve payment #3 for streetscape improvements at the corner of South Lee Street and  Moreno Street. 23. City manager's report. 24. City attorney's report.  6    NOTE: The City ofE Buford doesi not discriminate ont theb basis of disabilityi int the: admission or access to, ort treatment or employmenti in,i its programs or activities pert the Americans with) Disabilities. Act of1 1992. Bryan! Kerlin, City! Manager, 770-945-6761, has been designatedt to coordinate compliance with ther non-discrimination: requirements contained ins Section: 35.107 ofthel Department of] Justicel Regulations. Information concerning the provisions oft the Americans with) Disabilities. Act, andt the rights providedt thereunder, area available from the ADA Coordinator. The City of Buford will assist citizens with special needs given proper advancer notice. Anyr requests for reasonable accommodations: required byi individuals tof fully participatei ina any open meeting, program, ora activity oft the Citys should be directedt tot the ADA  Coordinator, Bryan Kerlin, 23001 Buford Highway, Buford, Georgia, 30518.  7