BUFORD CITY COMMISSION MEETING  July 20, 2020 Buford City Arena 7:00 p.m.  1.1 Pledge to the Flag.  2. Approve the agenda as presented.  3. Approve the minutes from the June 1,2 2020 regular meeting and the minutes from the special called meetings on June 18, 2020 and June 25,  2020.  PUBLICHEARINGS 4. Rezoning: L. #Z-20-08: Donna Seibold 395. East Main Street Parcel: 7-295E-030  Requesting rezoning from Commercial (C-2) to Residential (R-100)  PaZRecommendation  #Z-20-08: Dawn Siebold request rezoning for the property located at 395 East Main Street from C-2 to R-100. The applicant was present and explained the request to the Board. She stated they wanted to occupy it for their personal residence. No one from the audience spoke against the request. Motion by Homer Whiting and seconded by Wayne Johnson to recommend approval to rezoning to  R-100 with the following condition:  1. Future changes to the occupation other than single family residential will require the rezoning ofthe property to the appropriate zoning category.  1    Ayes-5 Nays-0 II. #Z-20-09: Gravel Springs Road  Oakmont Pacolet Acquisitions, LLC Parcel: 7-143-040/7-143-042/7-143-044  Requesting rezoning from Commercial (C-2) to Industrial (M-1)  PaZRecommendation  #Z-20-09: Oakmont Pacolet Acquisitions, LLC: request rezoning for the property located on Gravel Springs Road and Sunny Hill Road, being parcels 7-143- 040/042/044, containing 33.059 acres from C-21 to M-1. Jeff Pruitt spoke on behalf ofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated this application was presented to the Board a few: months ago and was tabled by the Commission because the developer has added the corner tract to the project. The property is larger, but still the same concept plan for a 330,000 square foot industrial 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. He had concerns ofnoise from the trucks, height ofthe building and stormwater runoff: from the property. He stated this proposal does not comply with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and does not feel this is a good location for an industrial building surrounded by residential properties. Mr. Kerlin stated that the Comprehensive Plan would likely be updated along the corridor to reflect more industrial uses given the I-85 access ramps being installed on SR324. A berm with a privacy fence to be installed along the buffer for screening for Mr. Wilson's property was discussed. After a brief discussion, motion by Homer Whiting and seconded by Harley Bennett to approve the  rezoning 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 ofthe rezoning case does not relieve the owner from conformity to the State EPD State Waters Regulations, Development Regulations, roadway 2. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required within the dissimilar zoning buffers where the existing vegetation does not provide for proper  improvements and Zoning Ordinances.  2    screening. Final plan is to be reviewed and approved by the Planning 3. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior to the approval of any permits. The architectural treatments on the Southwest corner shall match the design ofthe other three 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 properties or 5. Allow: retaining wall in front yard in location generally shown on site plan with enhanced facades as approved by the Planning Director. 6. Install a six (6) foot berm outside the 50-foot undisturbed buffer along the driveway of Carter Wilson and install aj privacy fence on top of the berm for 8. Decorative street lights shall be installed on Mall ofGeorgia Boulevard and cobra head street lights shall be installed on Highway 324 per City ofBuford 9. The drainage pipe shall be upgraded at Carter Wilson's driveway under the power line easement ift the pipe is not large enough to handle the water flow  Director.  corners oft the building.  rights-of-way.  screening.  7. No curb and gutter or sidewalk required on Sunny Hill Road.  Zoning Ordinance Section 1315.  from the project. Ayes-5 Nays-0 II. #Z-20-10: CHV/Acquisitions, L.P. McEver Road Parcel: 08-168-000110  Requesting rezoning from Commercial (C-2) to Industrial (M-1)  P&ZR Recommendation  #Z-20-10: CHIV/Acquisitions, L.P. request rezoning for the property located on McEver Road, being parcel 08-168-000110, containing 96.029 acres, from C-2to M-1. John Bateman spoke on behalf foft the applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated the proposal is for an industrial development on 96 acres consisting of four (4) buildings ranging from 275,000 square feet to 350,000 square feet with the truck courts facing internal to the buildings. The only access to the project will be on McEver Road. Mr. Bateman stated the proposed M-1  3    zoning is consistent with the City ofBuford Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan. He also stated the DRI from Georgia Mountains Regional Commission finds that this project does not present any potential adverse impacts. Several adjoining property owners on Blackberry Lane spoke against this request stating this was a residential street and had concerns with noise, increased truck traffic, decreased property values, buffers, lighting, and erosion with sediment in the lake. Brian Brumfield, engineer for project, stated the erosion control measures will be designed per State and City ofBuford ordinances and erosion would be controlled on the site. Mr. Bateman stated the developer would offer enhanced landscaping with evergreen trees to screen the buildings and to help mitigate the noise. After a brief discussion, motion was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Bobby Davis to recommend approval of the rezoning to M-1 with the following  conditions:  1. The subject property is to bei rezoned to M-1 for light industrial uses substantially similar to the site plan provided with the applicant including the sizes oft the proposed buildings and associated site improvements. 2. To provide a 50' undisturbed buffer with an additional 25' planted enhanced buffer adjacent to residential properties with input from the property owners along Blackberry Lane with Shane Dawkins as the representative. The enhanced buffer shall be planted with eight (8) foot tall evergreen trees. Final plan to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. 3. The developer shall provide an eight (8) foot solid wooden fence along the developer's side oft the buffer adjacent to residential properties. 4. The developer shall provide a tree save area along Blackberry Lane prior to construction. The tree save area shall be marked for inspection. 5. Provide an enhanced landscaping plan on Blackberry Lane outside tree save 6. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Director for approval and may include tilt-up construction and colors as submitted with the 7. 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 8. Recommendations per DRI Project Review by the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission dated May 20, 2020, include providing accommodations for: future widening ofMcEver Road. The applicant shall demonstrate accommodations for the future road widening improvements on the subsequent development permit construction documents to be reviewed  area.  rezoning application. rights-of-way.  and approved by the Planning Director.  4    9. A sidewalk shall not be provided along Blackberry Lane.  Ayes-4 Nays-0  5. Special Use Permit: #SUP-20-07: CGH A&D, LLC 100 Wiley Drive Parcel: 7-295E-008  Requesting a special use permit to allow townhomes/single family attached fee  simple.  PaZRecommendation  #SUP-20-07: CGHA&D, LLC: requested a special use permit for the property located at 100 Wiley Drive, out of parcel 7-295E-008, containing 1.946 acres. The special use permit requested is to allow single family attached fee simple townhomes. Cameron Henderson spoke on behalfo of the applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated they are proposing a townhome development consisting of eight (8) units per acre. The Board stated the staff report is recommending six (6) units per acre. There were: no objections from the audience. After a brief discussion about the proposed project, motion was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Bobby Davis to recommend approval ofthe special use  permit as requested with the following conditions:  1. Minimum square footage oftownhomes shall be 1800 square feet. 3. Roadway improvements shall conform to City ofBuford Ordinances where 4. All proposed private streets shall be constructed to City ofBuford Ordinances including, but not limited to, curb and gutter, sidewalks, etc. 5. Roadway width shall be reduced to 24' back of curb to back of curb. 6. Private street access easement/utility easement shall be reduced to 40' in width with the approval ofthe Gwinnett County Fire Marshal. 7. Private street terminus shall be approved per the special use permit site plan  2. Density shall not exceed 6 units per acre. properties have road frontage.  with a hammerhead type of cul-de-sac.  8. Side yard perimeter setbacks shall be reduced to 10 feet.  5    9. Inter-parcel access shall not be gated or blocked. Drive shall connect to the 10.The zoning buffer adjacent to the residential subdivision to the south shall be reduced to a 20 foot replanted buffer with a variety of evergreen trees and shrubs to provide for an effective year round screen. The final design shall 11.The townhome subdivision shall include five (5) foot side sidewalks with a two (2) foot grass strip internally and adjacent to Wiley Drive. 12.The distance from the garage door to the back of sidewalk shall be a 13.Yards shall be sodded. At least one (1) ornamental tree shall be planted in 14.The front setback adjacent to Wiley Drive shall be reduced to 20 feet. 15.The front elevation shall be 40% brick or stone with accents not to exceed 60%. The side and rear elevation shall have a brick or stone water table to the eave elevation ofthe garage. Accents shall include brick, stone, rock, stucco, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by the Planning Director. The final design is to be substantially similar to the elevations 16.A mandatory homeowners' association (HOA) shall be provided and be responsible for maintenance ofall grounds, water qualityldetention facilities  adjacent parking lot.  be approved by the Planning Director.  minimum of20 feet.  the front yard minimal 2" caliper.  provided with this application.  and open space. Ayes-5 Nays-0  6. Annexations:  I.  Tract #1 -Plat# #584 Hall County 08-156-002019  Chris Howell 3550 North Bogan Road Buford, Georgia 30518  Property: 3550 North Bogan Road Acres: 1.11 Zoned from: AR-111 Zoned to: RA-200  6    PaZRecommendation  Plat #584: Chris Howell requested annexation and zoning for the property located at 3550 North Bogan Road from AR-III to RA-200. The applicant was present and stated there is one residential dwelling on the property and would like to be in the City. Mr. Kerlin asked the applicant is he had seen the proposed conditions to build a new house ift the current house was removed. He stated he was okay with the conditions. Hall County did not object to this annexation and zoning and there were no objections from the audience. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Harley Bennett to: recommend approval of the annexation and zoning to RA- 200 with the following condition that ifthe existing home is removed, new home  shall comply with the following conditions:  1. Ranch homes shall have a minimum of2000 square feet and two-story homes shall have a minimum of2400 square feet exclusive of garage or 2. The residential dwelling front and side elevation shall be a minimum of 40% brick or stone with accents not to exceed 60%. Accents shall include brick,  basement and shall have a two car garage.  stone, rock, stucco, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding. 3. Driveways shall be a minimum of18 feet in width. 4. All yards shall be sodded and shall have a minimum oftwo (2) 2-inch caliper ornamental trees planted in the front yard.  Ayes-4 Nays-0  II. Tract t#2-Plat# #586 Gwinnett County 7-224-032  Jimmie Bennett, Shane Bennett, Pam Reed 4200 Thompson Mill Road Buford, Georgia 30518  Property: 4200 Thompson Mill Road  Acres: 7.3 Zoned from: R-100 Zoned to: R-100  7    PaZRecommendation  Plat #586: Jimmie Bennett, Shane Bennett and Pam Reed requested annexation and zoning for the property located at 4200 Thompson Mill Road from R-100 to R- 100. Tip Cape spoke on behalfofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated the proposal is for five (5) single-family residential lots. The lots will be greater than one (1) acre estate lots with a common private drive. Gwinnett County did not object to this annexation and zoning and there were no objections from the audience. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Bobby Davis to recommend approval oft the annexation and zoning to R-100 with the following  conditions:  1. Single family homes and accessory uses only. 2. Shall consist of a maximum of five (5) lots.  3. Shall be substantially similar to the site plan submitted with the application. 4. 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 5. All front, sides and rear yards shall be sodded and shall have two (2) 3-inch 6. All homes shall have a minimum gross heated floor area of3400 square feet exclusive of garages or basements. All homes shall have a minimum two (2) 7. To install curb and gutter and five (5) foot sidewalk with two (2) foot landscape strip along the entire property frontage. 8. Architectural shingles shall be used as roofing material. 9. The developer shall file a plat with the City of] Buford for review and approval prior to the issuance of subsequent building permits. 10.To provide Gwinnett County Fire Marshal approval, as necessary. 11.Development to be served by a private drive and maintenance and access  Planning Director.  caliper ornamental trees planted in the front yard.  car garages.  easements. Ayes-4 Nays-0  8    END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS  7. Approve final plat for Holland Point Retail, LLC. 8. Approve final plat for Harbor Landing.  9. Amend the Fiscal Year 2020 operating budget to reflect actual expenditures  through June 30, 2020.  10. Consider renewal of2020-2021 health insurance policy.  11. Authorize City Manager to sign documents for construction easements and dedication of. .260 acres +/- right-of-way extending Oakbrook Drive for development located off South Lee Street, subject to the approval of the city  attorney.  12. Consider approval oflow bid with Summit Construction & Development, LLC: in the amount of$102,621.25 for extension ofleft turn lane on Buford Highway southbound at Robert Bell Parkway. ($51,000.00 funded by GDOT) 13. Approve resolution with Gwinnett County and develop a hazard mitigation plan in order to receive FEMA: Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funding. 14. Approve 2014 Buford and Gwinnett County joint SPLOST project expenditures in the amount of $731,093.81 for SR 20 widening from S. Lee  Street to Buford Highway. amount of$125,000.00.  15. Ratification of action acquiring property located on Railroad Avenue in the 16. Approve 2020-2021 Gwinnett Municipal Association membership dues  in the amount of $13,446.00. (No change)  17. Authorize release of pledged funds with Peoples Bank & Trust. 18. Authorize payment #4 for Buford multi-use trail project.  19. Authorize payments #7, #8 and #9 for the legion fields improvements project.  9    20. Authorize payments #19, #20 and #21 for the Buford parking deck project. 21. Authorize payment #2 for Southside Wastewater Plant Flow Diversion  Structure.  22. Authorize payment #9 (final) for SR 324 @ SR 124 gas relocation project. 23. Authorize payment #8 for SR 316 at Harbins Road gas relocation 24. Authorize payment #2 for Moreno Street water relocation.  project.  25. City Manager's Report. 26. City Attorney's Report.  NOTE: The City ofBufordo does not discriminate ont thet basis ofd disabilityi int the: admission ora accesst to, ort treatment or employmenti in,i itsp 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 concerningt the provisions oft the Americans with Disabilities Act, andt ther rights providedt 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 Citys should be directed to the ADA Coordinator, Bryan Kerlin,  23001 Buford Highway, Buford, Georgia, 770-945-6761.  10