BUFORD CITY COMMISSION MEETING  November 9, 2021 Buford City Arena 7:00 p.m.  1. Pledge to the Flag.  2. Approve the agenda as presented.  3. Approve the minutes from the October 4, 2021 meeting. 4. Change the December meeting to December 13, 2021.  PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. Rezonings: - #Z-21-29  Duke Realty Limited Partnership  Buford Highway Parcel: 7-298-063 Acres: +/-3.96  Requesting rezoning from C-2 (Commercial) to M-1 (Industrial)  Planning & Zoning Recommendation  #Z-21-29: Duke Realty Limited Partnership requested rezoning for the property located on Buford Highway, being parcel 7-298-063, from C-21 to M-1. Shane Lanham with Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLC spoke on behalf ofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated that this was an assemblage of several tracts consisting of approximately 30 acres for an industrial development. There would be one building approximately 243,000 square feet of tilt-up construction and the entrance would be off Buford Highway. He stated that this development is compatible with the City of Buford Comprehensive Plan. The resident at 3165 Buford Highway wanted to make sure her family property was not    included with this development. Mr. Lanham stated her property would not be included. Another resident had concerns with flooding on her property. The developer stated he would be glad to meet with her and go over the development plans. There were no other comments from the audience. Motion by Bobby Davis and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval oft the rezoning request to  M-1 with the following conditions:  1. The subject property is to be rezoned to M-1 for light industrial uses substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application, including the proposed buildings' sizes and associated site improvements. 2. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required adjacent to Buford Highway. The enhanced landscape plan is to be reviewed and approved by 3. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Director for approval 4. Retaining walls shall be allowed in the front yard. The final grading and retaining wall plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning 5. Outdoor lighting shall be contained in cut-off type luminaries and shall be directed toward the property to not reflect into adjacent properties or rights- 6. Shall be allowed to encroach into the 75-foot impervious setback. 7. 25' stream buffer encroachment as approved by the Army Corp of Engineers  the Planning Director.  and may include tilt-up construction.  Director prior to issuing a land disturbance permit.  of-way.  and/or Georgia Environmental Protection Division.  Ayes-3 Nays-0 II. #Z-21-30  Duke Realty Limited Partnership 3157 Buford Highway Parcel: 7-298-016 Acres: +/-0.93  Requesting rezoning from C-2 (Commercial) to M-1 (Industrial)  Planning & Zoning Recommendation  #Z-21-30: Duke Realty Limited Partnership requested rezoning for the property located at 3157 Buford Highway, being parcel 7-298-016, from C-2 tol M-1. Shane  2    Lanham with Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLC spoke on behalfofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated that this was an assemblage of several tracts consisting of approximately 30 acres for an industrial development. There would be one building approximately 243,000 square feet oftilt-up construction and the entrance would be offBuford Highway. He stated that this development is compatible with the City of Buford Comprehensive Plan. The resident at 3165 Buford Highway wanted to make sure her family property was not included with this development. Mr. Lanham stated her property would not be included. Another resident had concerns with flooding on her property. The developer stated he would be glad to meet with her and go over the development plans. There were no other comments from the audience. Motion by Bobby Davis and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval of the rezoning request to  M-1 with the following conditions:  1. The subject property is to be rezoning to M-1 for light industrial uses substantially similar to the site plan provided with the application, including the proposed buildings' sizes and associated site improvements. 2. An enhanced landscape planting plan shall be required adjacent to Buford Highway. The enhanced landscape plan is to be reviewed and approved by 3. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Director for approval 4. Retaining walls shall be allowed in the front yard. The final grading and retaining wall plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning 5. Outdoor lighting shall be contained in cut-off luminaries and shall be directed toward the property to not reflect into adjacent properties or rights- 6. Shall be allowed to encroach into the 75-foot impervious setback. 7. 25' stream buffer encroachment as approved by the Army Corp of Engineers  the Planning Director.  and may include tilt-up construction.  Director prior to issuing a land disturbance permit.  of-way.  and/or Georgia Environmental Protection Division.  Ayes-3 Nays-0  3    II. #Z-21-31  Bob Cheeley 125 West Shadburn Avenue Parcel: 7-294C-116 Acres: 0.840  Requesting rezoning from 0-I(Ofie-instiutiomal) to R-100 (Single  Family Residential)  Planning & Zoning Recommendation  #Z-21-31: Bob Cheeley requested rezoning for the property located at 125 West Shadburn Avenue, being parcel 7-294C-116, from O-I to R-100. The applicant was present and explained the request to the Board. He stated that the best use for the property is residential. He stated they will either convert the back building into ag garage or demolish the building. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Harley Bennett and seconded by Bobby Davis to recommend approval  of the rezoning request to R-100 with the following condition:  1. That the building behind the house will either be converted to a garage or  demolished. Ayes-3 Nays-0  6. Special Use Permits: I. #SUP-21-20  Viking Automotive Repair 5002 B. U. Bowman Drive, Suite 101 08-157A-000016  Requesting special use permit to allow general automotive repair  Planning & Zoning Recommendation  #SUP-21-20: Viking Automotive Repair requested a special use permit for the property located at 5002 B. U. Bowman Drive, Suite 101. The special use permit requested is to allow general automotive repair. Wesley Burk spoke on behalfof the applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated the business would consist of general automotive repair and the hours of operation is 8:00 a.m. until  4    6:00 p.m. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Harley Bennett and seconded by Bobby Davis to recommend approval ofthe special use permit as  requested with the following conditions:  1. Outdoor storage ofa automotive parts, junk vehicles, or automotive repair- 2. All automotive repairs shall take place within the building. Outdoor repair 3. All vehicles shall be stored inside the building at the end of each business  related equipment shall be prohibited. operations shall be prohibited.  day.  4. Hours ofc operation shall be 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Ayes-3 Nays-0 II. #SUP-21-21  Leeward Meeks 7-266-366  2705 Faith Industrial Drive, Suite 400  Requesting a special use permit to allow the installation of a paint  Booth to paint vehicles, cars and pickup trucks.  Planning & Zoning Recommendation  #SUP-21-21: Leeward Meeks requested a special use permit for the property located at 2705 Faith Industrial Drive, Suite 400. The special use permit requested is to allow a paint booth to paint vehicles, cars and trucks. The applicant was present and explained the request to the Board. He stated that this business is not a body shop and would be repairing small dents and paints parts oft the vehicle. There would be on cars for sale on the property. The hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Bobby Davis and seconded by Harley Bennet to recommend approval oft the special use permit as requested with the following conditions:  1. Outdoor storage of automotive parts, junk vehicles, or automotive repair- 2. All automotive repairs shall take place within the building. Outdoor repair  related equipment shall be prohibited. operations shall be prohibited.  5    3. All vehicles shall be stored inside the building at the end ofe each business  day.  4. Hours of operation shall be 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Ayes-3 Nays-0 II. #SUP-21-22  Zac Randolph 3300 Buford Drive 7-176-082  Requesting a special use permit to allow a drive-thru restaurant.  Planning & Zoning Recommendation  #SUP-21-22: Zac Randolph requested a special use permit for the property located at 3300 Buford Drive. The special use permit requested is to allow a drive-thru restaurant. The applicant was present and explained the request to the Board. He stated the existing Arby'sr restaurant would be demolished and a new Raising Cane's fast food restaurant would be constructed with two drive-thru lanes. He stated they are asking for relief on the parking requirements and to allow a flat roof. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Harley Bennett and seconded by Bobby Davis to recommend approval ofthe special use permit as  requested with the following conditions:  1. The reduction request for the parking spaces shall be approved from the required 45 spaces to 31 spaces. The maximum number of parking spaces in the front ofthe building shall not exceed 9 spaces. The maximum number of spaces located on the side of the building shall not exceed 15 spaces. 2. The concurrent variance that requests for a flat roofis is approved as illustrated in the elevations provided. All other architectural elements from Zoning Ordinance Section 1315.2.5 are to be provided in the final architectural design. Final building elevations shall be reviewed and approved by the 3. The redevelopment of the subject property shall substantially follow the site plan provided with the special use permit application. The final site layout  Planning Director.  shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.  6    4. The special use is approved with the requested concurrent variances only. All other sections ofthe Buford City Codes and Regulations will apply to  the design in subsequent permit reviews.  Ayes-3 Nays-0 IV. #SUP-21-23  Stephanie Brown 3007 Summer Oak Place 7-297-081  Requesting a special use permit to allow an activity center for special needs adults within an M-1 (Industrial) zoned industrial park.  Planning & Zoning Recommendation  #SUP-21-23: Stephanie Brown requested a special use permit for the property located at 3007 Summer Oak Place. The variance requested is to allow an activity center for special needs adults. The applicant was present and explained the request to the Board. Mrs. Brown stated the operation hours are from 9:00-3:00 p.m. weekdays. They have approximately 12 members per day and can expand up to 40 members with the required staff. She also stated they do not have any plans for an outside court. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Bobby Davis to recommend approval of the special use permit as requested with the following  conditions:  1. The site shall be developed similar to the site plan provided with the special use permit application. However, the location ofthe stormwater access 2. Prior to the issuance of any subsequent permits, the applicant shall provide architectural elevations to the Planning Director for review and approval. 3. Approval ofthis special use permit does not approve any variances for site design that may be shown on the site plan provided with the special use  easement shall be outside of the 50' zoning buffer.  permit application.  Ayes-4 Nays-0  7    7. Annexations: . Tract#1 -1 Plat612  William and Sara Marsh 107 Holiday Road Buford, GA 30518  Property: 106 Holiday Road Parcel: 08-169-003006 Acres: .69 Zoned From: AR-III Zoned To: RA-200 P&Z Recommendation  Plat #612: Williams and Sara Marsh requests annexation and zoning for the property located at 107 Holiday Road from AR-III to RA-200. Beth Knowles, daughter of the applicant, was present and explained that this was an island and her parents wanted to be included in the City limits. Hall County did not object to this annexation and zoning and there were no objections from the audience. Motion by Bobby Davis and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval oft the  annexation and zoning to RA-200.  Ayes-3 Nays-0  END OF PUBLICHEARINGS  8. Certify election results for the November 2, 2021 General Municipal Election. 9. Accept dedication ofp plat on Distribution Parkway located off] Friendship Road 10. Approve plat for parcel 7-263-026 allowing up to five (5) lots to be served by a common driveway and work with property owners Johnny Barnard and  (SR 347).  Eddie Mitchell subject to the following conditions: 1. Single family homes and accessory uses only.  8    2. The subdivision shall consist of a maximum of5 lots with a common shared driveway a minimum of20' wide with access easements. 3. All homes shall be constructed with four (4) sides brick with accents not to exceed 60% on the front elevation and accents not to exceed 40% on the side and rear elevation. Accents shall include brick, stucco, rock, shakes, hardiplank and concrete siding as approved by the Planning 4. All front and rear yards shall be sodded and shall have two (2) 5. All homes shall have a minimum gross heated floor area of 3400 square feet exclusive of garages or basements. All homes shall have a minimum  Director.  ornamental trees planted in the front yard.  three (3) car garages.  11. Appoint Jeff Pirkle to City ofBuford Planning & Zoning Board.  12. Authorize Chairman to sign resolution to establish a franchise fee of 5% to holders of cable and video franchisees established by O.C.G.A : 36-76-1,  Consumer Choice Television Act of2007.  13. Authorize Chairman to enter into a joint consent agreement with Atlanta Gas Light and Liberty Utilities amending a. Jackson County Countywide  Safety Plan. employees.  14. Approve addition of short-term disability coverage for all active full time  15. Approve transfer of parcels 7-293-002, 1 acre, and 7-293-160, 0.57 acres, to 16. Authorize City Manager and City Attorney to purchase properties as  the Buford Downtown Development Authority.  presented.  17. Approve final purchase of property located at 525 New Street in the amount  of$100,000.00.  18. Approve additional year to extend SUP-15-14 at. Atwater Court, Suite 101-102 19. Approve payment for 2017 SPLOST City/County joint project (Thompson  to allow church operations.  Mill Road Widening) and utilize City SPLOST dollars.  9    20. Approve low bid for Sardis Church Road gas relocation project.  21. Approve low bid and city engineer and city staff recommendation for water 22. Authorize Chairman to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Rest Haven to provide residential sanitation service and charge $10.00  and sewer annual contracts.  per month per household.  23. Authorize payment #6 for Bona Road sidewalk project.  24. Authorize payment #5 for Buford Waterworks Replacement project. 25. Authorize payment #24 for Buford legion fields improvements.  26. Authorize payment #3 for 2021 paving project.  27. City Manager's Report. 28. City Attorney's Report.  NOTE: The City ofE Buford does not discriminate ont thel basis ofc disabilityi int thea admission ora accesst to, ort treatment ore employmenti in, 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 concerning thep provisions oft the Americans withl Disabilities. Act, andt ther rightsp provided thereunder, are available fromt 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 tof fully participate ina any open meeting, program, or activity oft the City should be directed tot the ADA Coordinator, Bryan Kerlin,  2300 Buford Highway, Buford, Georgia, 770-945-6761.  10