BUFORD CITY COMMISSION MIEETING  February 3, 2020 1.1 Pledge to the Flag.  2. Approve the agenda as presented.  3. Approve the minutes from the January 6, 2020 meeting. 4. Recognize Daren Perkins for twenty (20): years ofs service.  5. Rezoning: I. #Z-19-17:  Oakmont Pacolet Acquisitions, LLC Gravel Springs & Sunny Hill Road Parcel: 7-143-040, 7-143-042, 7143-044 Requesting rezoning from C-2toM-1 PaZRecommendation  Acres: 31.058  #Z-19-17: Oakmont Pacolet Acquisitions, LLC requests rezoning for the property located on Gravel Springs Road and Sunny Hill Road, being parcels 7-143-040, 7-143-042 and 7-143-044, containing 31.058 acres from C-2to M-1. JeffPruitt spoke on behalfofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. They are proposing one speculative warehouse building. Carter Wilson, adjoining property owner, stated his house was 100 yards from the power line easement and would be facing the back ofthe property where the truck court is located. Hel had concerns ofnoise from the trucks and dumpsters. He did not feel this was a good location for an industrial building surrounded by residential and commercial properties. He did ask for a berm with a privacy fence be installed along the undisturbed buffer for screening. The developer agreed. Jeff Pruitt requested that curb/gutter and sidewalk be eliminated on the portion of Sunny Hill Road easterly past the development drive and proposed to add curb/gutter and sidewalk on the adjacent property and connection to Mall of Georgia Boulevard. After a briefdiscussion,  1    motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval of the rezoning request to M-1 with the following conditions:  1. The subject property is to be developed substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application including the sizes, heights and colors ofthe proposed tilt-up buildings and associated site improvements. However, approval of the rezoning case does not relieve the owner from conformity to the State EPD State Waters Regulations, Development Regulations, roadway improvements and 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 3. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for review and approval prior to the approval of any permits. 4. Outdoor lighting shall be contained in cut-off type luminaires and shall be directed in toward the property sO as not to reflect into adjacent 5. Allow retaining wall in front yard in location generally shown on site plan with enhanced facades as approved by the Planning Director. 6. Continue curb/gutter and sidewalk from Mall of Georgia Boulevard along Sunny Hill Road to 100 feet past the proposed driveway entrance to the development eliminating the sidewalk past the driveway entrance 7. Install a six (6) foot berm outside the 50-foot undisturbed buffer along the driveway of Carter Wilson and install a privacy fence on top oft the  Zoning Ordinances.  approved by the Planning Director.  properties or rights-of-way.  on Sunny Hill Road. berm for screening.  Ayes-5 Nays-0  2    II. #Z-20-01: Fred Jones 180 South Alexander Street Parcel: 7-294-006 Acres: .17  Requesting rezoning from O-I to R-100  PaZRecommendation  #Z-20-01: Fred Jones requests rezoning for the property located at 180 South Alexander Street from O-I to R-100. The applicant was present 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 R-100 with the following condition: 1. Future changes to the occupation other than single family residential will require the rezoning of the property to the appropriate zoning  category. Ayes-5 Nays -0 II. #Z-20-02: Herbert Bruce 336 West Main Street Parcel: 7-294D-142 Acres: .21  Requesting rezoning from C-2 to R-100  PaZResommendation  #Z-20-02: Herbert Bruce requests rezoning for the property located at 336 West Main Street from C-2 to R-100. David Hut spoke on behalfofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Bobby Davis to recommend approval ofthe rezoning request to R-100 with the following  condition:  3    1. Future changes to the occupation other than single family residential will require the rezoning oft the property to the appropriate zoning  category. Ayes-5 Nays-0  IV. #L-2U-I3#SUP-20-0E Revive Land Group Gravel Springs Road Parcel: 7-178-183/185 Acres: 2.58  Requesting rezoning from RA-200 to C-2  PaZRecommendation  Z-20-03/SUP-20-0: Revive Land Group requests rezoning for the property located on Gravel Springs Road, being parcels 7-178-183/185, containing 2.58 acres from RA-200 to C-2 with a special use permit to allow a self-storage warehouse facility. Mitch Peevy spoke on behalfofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated the developer is proposing 117 townhomes with a climate control self-storage facility. He asked that zoning condition #3 on the staffreport be eliminated and submitted a recorded easement agreement for the drive off ofCedar Glade Lane. He also requested that the buffer be reduced from a 75-foot undisturbed buffer to a 20 foot replanted buffer to all adjacent residential properties. Developer, Neval Allison, spoke stating the 117 townhomes would be 6.77 units per acre and asked that the front porches be a minimum 5 foot by 3 foot. Jonathan Benator, attorney for Mill Creek Lakes HOA, spoke in opposition ofthe self- storage warehouse facility. He stated this rezoning request should be denied because the request is not compatible with the 2040 land use plan, iti is not justified by the standards ofthe. zoning ordinance, the applicant cannot demonstrate the need for the development to be built, and the property has a reasonable economic use as residential. They are also against the buffer reduction. They would prefer townhomes be developed across both properties as opposed to a self-storage facility. An adjacent homeowner spoke with concerns of safety and increased traffic. After a brief discussion, motion was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval of the rezoning request to C-2 with the special use  permit with the following conditions:  4    1. The site plan, landscape plan and architectural plans shall be compliant to the design standards of Section 1315 Mall of Georgia Overlay 2. The applicant shall provide the City ofBuford a 20' wide buffer replanting plan adjacent to all residentially zoned property that provides an effective year round screen. The final plan to be approved by the 3. All improvements within the Gravel Springs Road right-of-way requires the review and approval ofthe Georgia Department of 4. The applicant shall provide the City of] Buford building elevations depicting the architectural treatments, color and proposed building height that are compliant to the Mall of Georgia Overlay District. 5. The applicant shall provide a 10-foot wide enhanced landscape plan and signage details adjacent to all right-of-ways. The landscape plan shall include a combination oft trees and shrubs to provide for an effective, year-round, screening from the roadways. The final landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning 6. Outdoor storage shall be prohibited. This includes the storage ofany  District.  Planning Director.  Transportation.  Director.  recreational vehicles, cars, trucks or equipment.  Ayes 5 Nays 0  V. L-2U-D4SUP-20-U2: Revive Land Group Gravel Springs Road Parcel: 7-178-005/018/185 Acres: 17.278  Requesting rezoning from RA-200 to RM  5    PaZReommendation  Z-20-04/#SUP-20-02: The Revive Land Group requests rezoning for the property located on Gravel Springs Road, being parcels 7-178-005/018185, containing 17.278 acres, from RA-200 to RM with a special use permit to allow townhomes. Mitch Peevy spoke on behalfofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated the developer is proposing 117 townhomes with a climate control self-storage facility. Developer, Neval Allison, spoke stating the 117 townhomes would be 6.77 units per acre and asked that the front porches be a minimum 5 foot by 3 foot. Jonathan Benator, attorney for Mill Creek Lakes HOA, spoke in opposition ofthe self- storage warehouse facility, but was not opposed to the townhome development. An adjacent homeowner spoke with concerns ofs safety and increased traffic. The Board stated they would like to see 6 units per acre, which would be 103 townhomes. After a briefdiscussion, motion was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Bobby Davis to recommend approval of the rezoning request to RM with a special use permit to allow townhomes  with the following conditions:  1. Internal roadways shall be 24-feet wide back ofcurb to back ofcurb, privately owned and maintained by a mandatory Home Owner's  Association and built to Buford City Standards. 2. Front and rear setbacks shall be 25 feet.  3. 5' sidewalks are: required on both sides ofinternal streets and connected to the existing sidewalk at Gravel Springs Road. Sidewalks shall also bej provided for pedestrian connectivity ofinternal common areas. 4. Driveway aprons along Gravel Springs Road shall be removed and replaced with standard sidewalks and curb and gutter as needed. 5. Internal roadway street trees are required at a rate ofone tree per housing unit. The trees shall be ornamental trees. These trees are in addition to the minimal requirements ofthe City of] Buford's Tree 6. Townhome dwellings shall be a minimum of 1800 square feet ofheated floor area with a minimum oftwo (2) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. 7. The gross density of the project shall not exceed 6.0 units per acre. 8. The development shall allow for fee simple attached ownership in the 9. The development shall be limited to a maximum of 103 units. 10.All units shall have a minimum length of 18-foot-wide driveways and include a 2-car garage. Each driveway shall be a minimum length of 18-foot from the back of sidewalk to the front of the garage door.  Protection and Replacement Ordinance.  RM zoning district.  6    11.Property shall be conveyed to the individual homeowners' fee simple. Individual homeowners' lots will consist ofthe property directly beneath their unit. All remaining property will be conveyed to the 12.Building exteriors shall be constructed ofa combination primarily of brick, stucco, stone or cement-base siding. Front elevations shall be primarily brick, stucco or stone. Side and rear elevations shall be brick, stone or stucco up to the same elevation as the eve elevation above the garage as shown on the provided elevations. Architectural elevations shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director prior to issuance oft building permits to determine compliance. 13.A street lighting plan shall be provided throughout the project and be 14.Utilities shall be placed under ground excluding stormwater detention which shall meet minimum requirements of] Buford City stormwater 15.The HOA covenants shall prohibit the renting or leasing of units to no 16.All roofs shall be architectural type and have a minimum usable life of 17.Porches shall meet the following requirements, if applicable: a. Shall have a minimum depth of5 feet and 3 feet on the side. b. Shall be raised a minimum oftwo feet and maximum of four feet Shall not have unpainted, unstained or otherwise untreated or d. Shall provide enclosed masonry foundations ofbrick or stone. e. - Shall not be enclosed with screens, plastic or other materials that . Shall provide columns spaced a maximum distance of eight feet on-  mandatory homeowners' association (HOA).  approved by the Planning Director.  regulations. more than 10%.  30 years, per manufacturer's warranty.  from grade to the top of the stairs. exposed pressure treated lumber.  hinder visibility and/or natural air flow.  center and with a minimum width of eight inches. g. Shall provide stairs with enclosed risers.  18.Mechanical features, such as air conditioning condensers and dumpsters, shall be screened from view with plantings, walls or fences ofequal or greater height. Acceptable building materials included 19.Front and side windows shall meet the following requirements: a. Window trim shall not be flush with the exterior façade and shall provide a minimum reliefofone-quarter (0.25) inch.  those permitted on the principal building.  7    b. Where provided, individual shutters shall be on-halft the width ofthe C. Mirrored or painted windows or door glass is prohibited. 20.A mandatory homeowners' association (HOA) with protective covenants shall be provided and shall be responsible for maintenance of common grounds, water quality/detention facilities and open spaces. The operation and enforcement oft the covenants shall be operated by a 21.Prior to issuance of a development permit, the applicant shall submit architectural elevations in the form ofa "Plan Book" for structures for review and approval by the Planning Director. Ataminimum, the "Plan Book" shall include allowed building elevations, exterior colors, materials and other pertinent information. Said "Plan Book" shall become a binding restriction on the structures within the development and may be amended or supplemented only by approval ofthe City.  adjacent window opening, and;  licensed property management company.  Ayes-5 Nays-0  6. Special Use Permit: I# #SUP-20-03:  Grace Community Church of Hall County 4908 Golden Parkway, Suite 500 Parcel: 08-157-000021  Requesting a special use permit to allow a church.  PaZReommendation  #SUP-20-03: Grace Community Church ofHall County, Inc. requests a special use permit for the property located at 4908 Golden Parkway, Suite 500. The special use permit requested is to allow a church. Pastor Scott Bull spoke on behalfofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated the church services would be on Sunday's and there would be no issues with parking because the other businesses would be closed. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Bobby Davis and seconded by Wayne Johnson to recommend approval ofthe special use permit as  requested.  8    Ayes-5 Nays-0 II. #SUP-20-04: Wilson Cadle 803 West Shadburn Avenue Parcel: 7-293-098  Requesting a special use permit to allow a motorcycle service and repair  shop.  PaZRecommendation  #SUP-20-04: Wilson Cadle requests a special use permit for the property located at 803 West Shadburn Avenue. The special use permit requested is to allow a motorcycle service and repair shop. The applicant was present and explained the request to the Board. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Homer Whiting to recommend approval ofthe special use permit as requested with the following  conditions:  1. Outdoor storage of! business related equipment, parts and junk vehicles 2. All business operations shall be contained within the building. 3. Storage of vehicles awaiting service shall be located within existing  shall be prohibited. parking spaces. Ayes-5 Nays-0  Public Hearing pursuant to Section 12-8-26(b) of the Georgia Code. 7. Consider approval ofthe Seventh Amendment to "The 1986 UWL, Inc.  Special Exception for Sanitary Landfill".  8. Approve final plat for Bogan Lakes Subdivision - Phase 3B. 9. Approve resolution requesting the introduction oflocal legislation to provide for an additional homestead exemption (value offset) for city  residential property owners.  9    10. Consider award ofcontract for Construction Management Services for the period 2020-2025 subject to the approval oft the City Attorney. 11. Authorize renewal of 2020-2021 workers compensation policy. 12. Authorize renewal of2020-2021 general liability and property insurance 13. Consider approval of City of] Buford 2020-2021 theatrical season, concerts and performances at Buford Community Center.  policy.  14. Reappoint Buford Housing Authority Board members in compliance with 15. Approve purchase of6.176 acres in the amount of $1,000,000 from 16. Authorize release of pledged funds with Peoples Bank & Trust. 17. Authorize payment #4 for SR 316 at Harbins Road gas relocation  O.C.G.A Sec. 8-3-50. Buford Church ofGod.  project.  18. Authorize payment #4 for Legion field improvements. 19. Authorize payment #16 for Buford parking deck project. 20. Authorize payment #1 for Buford City Hall re-roof project.  21. City Manager's Report. 22. City Attorney's Report.  NOTE: The City ofl Buford does not discriminate ont the basis of disability int the: admission or access to, or treatment ore 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 ther non-discrimination: requirements containedi in Section: 35.1070 oft 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 byi individuals toi fully participatei in any openi meeting, program, or activity oft the City should bec directed tot the ADA Coordinator, Bryan Kerlin, 2300 Buford Highway, Buford, Georgia, 770-945-6761.  10