BUFORD CITY COMMISSION MEETING  May 2, 2022 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 April 11, 2022 meeting. 4. Recognize Maurice Walker for his twenty (20) years ofs service.  PUBLICHEARINGS 5. Rezonings: I. #Z-22-01: IDIJ Logistics 2820 Gravel Springs Road Parcel: 7-142-144 1.29 acres  Requesting rezoning from RA-200 (Residential Agricultural) to  M-1 (Light Industrial). PaZReommendtion  #Z-22-01: IDI Logistics requested rezoning for the property located at 2820 Gravel Springs Road from RA-200 to M-1. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Amy Reed to recommend approval ofthe rezoning to M-1 with the  following conditions:  1. The development site plan shall conform to the recommendations ofthe Georgia Development ofRegional Impacts (DRI) report. 2. The 50-foot undisturbed buffer adjacent to the residentially zoned property shall be reduced to a 50-foot graded and replanted buffer. A landscape plan shall be required within the dissimilar zoning buffer and provide for an    effective screening. The final plan is to be reviewed and approved by the 3. The development shall include a 20' enhanced landscape strip, adjacent to the right-of-way, planted with a mixture of evergreen trees and shrubs to provide an effective screen from Gravel Springs Road and I-85. 4. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review 5. Tilt-up wall building construction shall be approved for the proposed 6. To allow retaining wall within the front yard per the site plan submitted with the application by Urban Engineers, Inc. dated March 7, 2022, for location  Planning Director.  and approval. development. and materials. Ayes-4 Nays-0 II. #Z-22-02: IDIJ Logistics 2826 Gravel Springs Road Parcel: 7-142-012 1.93 acres  Requesting rezoning from RA-200 (Residential Agricultural) to  M-1 (Light Industrial). PaZRecommendation  #Z-22-02: IDIL Logistics requested rezoning for the property located at 2826 Gravel Springs Road from RA-200 to M-1. Motion by Amy Reed and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval of the rezoning to M-1 with the  following conditions:  1. The development site plans shall conform to the recommendations oft the Georgia Development of Regional Impacts (DRI) report. 2. The 50-foot undisturbed buffer adjacent to residentially zoned property shall be reduced to a 50-foot graded and replanted buffer. A landscape plan shall be required within the dissimilar zoning buffer and provide for an effective screening. The final plan is to be reviewed and approved by the Planning  Director.  2    3. The development shall include a 20' enhanced landscape strip, adjacent to the right-of-way, planted with a mixture ofevergreen trees and shrubs to provide an effective screen from Gravel Springs Road and I-85. 4. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review 5. Tilt-up wall building construction shall be approved for the proposed 6. To allow retaining wall within the front yard per the site plan submitted with the application by Urban Engineers, Inc. dated March 7,2 2022, for location  and approval. development. and materials. Ayes-4 Nays-0  6. Special Use Permit: I.# #SUP-22-04: Trace Henderson 8-157A-000032  5014 B.U. Bowman Drive, Suite 200 M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning  Requesting a special use permit to allow automotive window tinting.  PaZRecommendation  #SUP-22-04: Trace Henderson requested a special use permit for the property located at 5014 B.U. Bowman Drive, Suite 200. The special use permit requested is to allow automotive window tinting. The applicant was present. Jason Black, applicant's attorney, spoke and explained the request to the Board. He stated the business was for auto window tinting and that all the work would be performed inside the building. Customers are mostly by appointments only. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Harley Bennett and seconded by Jeff Pirkle to recommend approval ofthe special use permit as requested with the  following conditions:  1. Outdoor storage ofbusiness-related parts, trash, or related equipment shall 2. All installations shall take place within the building. Outdoor installations  be prohibited. shall be prohibited.  3    Ayes-5 Nays-0 II. #SUP-22-06:  Theo Stone, Altwell, LLC 4996 Lanier Islands Parkway 8-157-000001 C-2( (Commercial) Zoning  Requesting a special use permit to allow automotive minor repair with a parking count of30 spaces with retail tire sales.  P&Z Recommendation  #SUP-22-06: Theo Stone, Atwell, LLC requested a special use permit for the property located at 4996 Lanier Islands Parkway, out of parcel 08-157-000001, containing 1.499 acres. The special use permit requested is to allow an automotive minor repair with retail tire sales. The applicant was present and explained the request to the Board. He stated the business was Tire Discounter and would also provide oil changes and minor repair. The Board stated that the City would require the garage doors be in the rear or on the side and not facing Lanier Islands Parkway. The applicant stated he would revise the site plan before the Commission meeting. There were no objections from the audience. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Amy Reed to recommend approval of the special  use permit as requested with the following conditions:  1. Business operations shall not include storage ofbusiness products for sale or junked vehicles or parts. The site shall be maintained in an orderly manner. 2. The parking space minimum requirement is 53 spaces and shall be reduced 3. Parking of any vehicle is required to be within a designated stripped parking space. Parking in grassed areas or within drive isles shall be prohibited. 4. Architectural treatments shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning  to3 30 parking spaces.  Director prior to the issuance of a building permit.  Ayes-5 Nays-0  4    7. Annexations:  Tract #1 -] Plat#614 IDI Logistics 1197 Peachtree Street NE Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30361 Parcel: 7-142-013 Acres: 3.29  Property: 2754 Gravel Springs Road, Gwinnett County  Zoned From: RA-200 Zoned To: M-1  P&Z Recommendation  Plat #614/#Z-22-03: Wylene Mosley and IDI Logistics requests annexation and rezoning for the property located at 2754 Gravel Springs Road from RA-200 to M- 1. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Amy Reed to recommend approval ofthe annexation and rezoning to M-1 with the following conditions:  1. The development site plans shall conform to the recommendations oft the Georgia Development of Regional Impacts (DRI) report. 2. The 50-foot undisturbed buffer adjacent to residentially zoned property shall be reduced to a 50-foot graded and replanted buffer. A landscape plan shall be required within the dissimilar zoning buffer and provide for an effective screening. The final plan is to be reviewed and approved by the Planning 3. The development shall include a 20' enhanced landscape strip, adjacent to the right-of-way, planted with a mixture of evergreen trees and shrubs to provide an effective screen from Gravel Springs Road and I-85. 4. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review 5. Tilt-up wall building construction shall be approved for the proposed 6. To allow retaining wall within the front yard per the site plan submitted with the application by Urban Engineers, Inc. dated March 7,2 2022, for location  Director.  and approval. development. and materials.  5    Ayes-4 Nays-0  II. Tract#2-Plat#615 IDILogistics 1197 Peachtree Street NE Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30361 Parcel: 7-142-096 Acres: .84  Property: 2730 Gravel Springs Road, Gwinnett County  Zoned From: RA-200 Zoned To: M-1 P&Z Recommendation  Plat #615/#Z-22-04: Xiu Ying Ye and IDII Logistics requests annexation and rezoning for the property located at 2730 Gravel Springs Road from RA-200 to M- 1. Motion by Amy Reed and seconded by Wayne Johnson to recommend approval ofthe annexation and rezoning to M-1 with the following conditions:  1. The development site plans shall conform to the recommendations of the Georgia Development of] Regional Impacts (DRI) report. 2. The 50-foot undisturbed buffer adjacent to residentially zoned property shall be reduced to a 50-foot graded and replanted buffer. A landscape plan shall be required within the dissimilar zoning buffer and provide for an effective screening. The final plan is to be reviewed and approved by the Planning 3. The development shall include a 20' enhanced landscape strip, adjacent to the right-of-way, planted with a mixture of evergreen trees and shrubs to provide an effective screen from Gravel Springs Road and I-85. 4. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review 5. Tilt-up wall building construction shall be approved for the property  Director.  and approval. development.  6    6. To allow retaining wall within the front yard per the site plan submitted with the application by Urban Engineers, Inc. dated March 7, 2022, for location  and materials. Ayes-4 Nays-0  III. Tract# #3-Plat#616 IDILogistics 1197 Peachtree Street NE Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30361 Parcel: 7-142-002 Acres: 9.37  Property: 2781 Gravel Springs Road, Gwinnett County  Zoned From: RA-200 Zoned To: M-1 P&Z Recommendation  Plat #616#Z-22-05: Margaret R. Kirkpatrick and IDI Logistics requests annexation and rezoning for the property located at 2781 Gravel Springs Road from RA-200 to M-1. Motion by Harley Bennett and seconded by Amy Reed to recommend approval oft the annexation and rezoning to M-1 with the following  conditions:  1. The development site plans shall conform to the recommendations oft the Georgia Development of Regional Impacts (DRI) report. 2. The 50-foot undisturbed buffer adjacent to residentially zoned property shall be reduced to a 50-foot graded and replanted buffer. A landscape plan shall be required within the dissimilar zoning buffer and provide for an effective screening. The final plan is to be reviewed and approved by the Planning 3. The development shall include a 20' enhanced landscape strip, adjacent to the right-of-way, planted with a mixture ofevergreen trees and shrubs to provide an effective screen from Gravel Springs Road and I-85. 4. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review  Director.  and approval.  7    5. Tilt-up wall building construction shall be approved for the property 6. Toa allow retaining wall within the front yard per the site plan submitted with the application by Urban Engineers, Inc. dated March 7,2 2022, for location  development. and materials. Ayes-4 Nays-0  IV. Tract#4-) Plat#617 IDILogistics 1197 Peachtree Street NE Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30361 Parcel: 7-137-002 Acres: 12.00 Zoned From: RA-200 Zoned To: M-1 P&Z Recommendation  Property: 2634 Gravel Springs Road, Gwinnett County  Plat #617#Z-22-06: Brenda Cheryle Mosley and IDI Logistics requests annexation and rezoning for the property located at 2634 Gravel Springs Road from RA-200 to M-1. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Harley Bennett toi recommend approval of the annexation and rezoning to M-1 with the following  conditions:  1. The development site plans shall conform to the recommendations ofthe Georgia Development of Regional Impacts (DRI) report. 2. The 50-foot undisturbed buffer adjacent to residentially zoned property shall be reduced to a 50-foot graded and replanted buffer. A landscape plan shall be required within the dissimilar zoning buffer and provide for an effective screening. The final plan is to be reviewed and approved by the Planning 3. The development shall include a 20' enhanced landscape strip, adjacent to the right-of-way, planted with a mixture ofevergreen trees and shrubs to provide an effective screen from Gravel Springs Road and I-85.  Director.  8    4. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review 5. Tilt-up wall building construction shall be approved for the property 6. To allow retaining wall within the front yard per the site plan submitted with the application by Urban Engineers, Inc. dated March 7, 2022, for location  and approval. development. and materials. Ayes-4 Nays-0  V. Tract #5-] Plat#618 IDI Logistics 1197 Peachtree Street NE Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30361 Parcel: 7-137-002A Acres: 0.67  Property: 2648 Gravel Springs Road, Gwinnett County  Zoned From: RA-200 Zoned To: M-1 P&Z Recommendation  Plat #618HZ-22-07: Brenda Cheryle Mosley and IDI Logistics requests annexation and rezoning for the property located at 2648 Gravel Springs Road from RA-200 to M-1. Motion by Amy Reed and seconded by Wayne Johnson to recommend approval ofthe annexation and rezoning to M-1 with the following  conditions:  1. The development site plans shall conform to the recommendations oft the Georgia Development ofRegional Impacts (DRI) report. 2. The 50-foot undisturbed buffer adjacent to residentially zoned property shall be reduced to a 50-foot graded and replanted buffer. A landscape plan shall be required within the dissimilar zoning buffer and provide for an effective screening. The final plan is to be reviewed and approved by the Planning  Director.  9    3. The development shall include a 20' enhanced landscape strip, adjacent to the right-of-way, planted with a mixture of evergreen trees and shrubs to provide an effective screen from Gravel Springs Road and I-85. 4. Building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review 5. Tilt-up wall building construction shall be approved for the property 6. To allow retaining wall within the front yard per the site plan submitted with the application by Urban Engineers, Inc. dated March 7,2022, for location  and approval. development. and materials. Ayes-4 Nays-0  VI. Tract #6 -] Plat#622 713 Holdings 5936 Shadburn Ferry Road Buford, GA 30518  Property: 6180 New Bethany Road, Hall County  Parcel: 07-328-003005 Acres: 6.202 Zoned From: A4 Zoned To: R-100 P&Z Recommendation  Plat #622/#Z-22-11: 713 Holdings requests annexation and rezoning for the property located at 6180 New Bethany Road from A4 to R-100. Bob Cheeley spoke on behalfofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated they are proposing 1 acre lots with high-end homes. Reggie Morgan, adjoining property owner, asked about the water run-off and possibility of a fence to screen his property. Chairman Perkins stated he would like to see the homes have 3-car garages. The applicant agreed to this condition. Hall County did not object to the annexation and rezoning and there were no objections from the audience. Motion by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Jeff] Pirkle to recommend approval of the annexation and rezoning to R-100 with the following conditions:  1. Single-family homes and accessory use.  10    2. All homes shall be constructed with four (4) sides brick or stone with accents not to exceed 35% on the front elevation and accents not to exceed 20% on the side and rear elevations. Accents shall include brick, stucco, rock, shakes, hardiplank, and concrete siding as approved by the Planning 3. All front, side, and rear yards shall be sodded and shall have two (2) 3-inch 4. All homes shall have a minimum gross heated floor area of3400 square feet exclusive of garages or basements. All homes shall have a minimum of 6. New Bethany Road shall be improved to City ofBuford Development Regulations. Roadway engineering plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer for compliance with roadway improvement standards prior  Director.  ornamental trees planted in the front yard.  three (3) car garages.  5. The minimum lot width shall be 95 feet.  tot the issuance of any permits.  Ayes-5 Nays-0  VII. Tract #7- Plat #623 713 Holdings 5936 Shadburn Ferry Road Buford, GA 30518  Property: 6200 New Bethany Road, Hall County  Parcel: 07-328-003005 Acres: 5.343 Zoned From: A4 Zoned To: R-100 P&Z Recommendation  Plat #623/##Z-22-12: 713 Holdings requests annexation and rezoning for the property located at 6200 New Bethany Road from A to R-100. Bob Cheeley spoke on behalfofthe applicant and explained the request to the Board. He stated they are proposing 1 acre lots with high-end homes. Reggie Morgan, adjoining property owner, asked about the water run-off and the possibility ofa fence to screen his property. Chairman Perkins stated he would like to see the homes have 3-car garages. The applicant agreed to this condition. Hall County did not object to the annexation and rezoning and there were no objections from the audience.  11    Motion by Amy Reed and seconded by Harley Bennett to recommend approval of the annexation and rezoning to R-100 with the following conditions:  1. Single-family homes and accessory use.  2. All homes shall be constructed with four (4) sides brick or stone with accents not to exceed 35% on the front elevation and accents not to exceed 20% on the side and rear elevations. Accents shall include brick, stucco, rock, shakes, hardiplank, and concrete siding as approved by the Planning 3. All front, side and rear yards shall be sodded and shall have two (2): 3-inch 4. 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 of 6. New Bethany Road shall be improved to City of Buford Development Regulations. Roadway engineering plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer for compliance with roadway improvement standards prior  Director.  ornamental trees planted in the front yard.  three (3) car garages.  5. The minimum lot width shall be 95 feet.  to the issuance ofa any permits.  Ayes-5 Nays-0  END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS  8. Authorize City Manager to enter into a work detail agreement with Georgia 9. Authorize City Manager and City Attorney to purchase properties as  Department of Corrections.  presented.  10. Approve professional services consulting agreement with The Norton Agency toa assist the City with Buford High School stadium property acquisitions and  pay commission of 3% for procuring cause ofclosed parcels.  11. Consider approval of contract with Wilcox & Bivings, P.C. for audit services 12. Consider approval oftemporary event application to be located on Moreno Street and in the public parking area for First Pentecostal Church of] Buford on  for years 2022-2024.  June 4, 2022 and June 5, 2022.  12    13. Authorize payment ofinvoice #5 (final) for North Harris Street Streetscape project and invoice #5 (final) for South Harris Street Streetscape project. 14. Authorize payment ofinvoice #2 for Buford High School baseball and softball  scoreboards and installation project.  15. Authorize payment #2 for West Main Street streetscape project.  16. Authorize payment #1 for Buford High School Visitor Fieldhouse project. 17. Authorize payment #1 for Buford Senior Academy renovations project. 18. Authorize payment #2 for CDBG Shadburn Ferry Road improvement project. 19. Authorize payment #11 to Ruby Collins, Inc. for water plant expansion  project.  20. City Manager's Report. 21. City Attorney's Report.  NOTE: The City ofBuford does noto discriminate ont theb basis ofdisability int thea admission or accesst to, ort treatment ore employment 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 concerning the provisions ofthe Americans with Disabilities. Act, and the 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 City should be directed tot the ADA Coordinator, Bryan Kerlin,  23001 Buford Highway, Buford, Georgia, 770-945-6761.  13