THECIT  Doraville  Disersity. Vitality. Bommunity City Council Zoning Meeting  Monday, October 16, 2023 City Hall Council Chambers 3725 Park Avenue Doraville, Georgia 30340  Meeting Minutes 6:00 p.m.  Shanta J. Bingham City Clerk  CALL TO ORDER Mayor Joseph Geierman called the meeting to order.  II. ROLL CALL Council Members Gerald Evans, Andy Yeoman, Christopher Henshaw,  Maria Alexander, Stephe Koontz and Warren Simmons.  III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA  Council Member Henshaw made a motion to approve the October 16, 2023 meeting agenda moving item A under Proclamations and Recognitions after item B, seconded by Council Member Alexander. Council Member Yeoman made a motion to add Public Comment to the end of the meeting,  seconded by Council Member Evans.  AYES/YES: Council Members Koontz, Evans, Henshaw, Alexander, Simmons and  Yeoman Nays/No: none Abstain: none  V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS  A. Breast Cancer Month Proclamation  Presented by Mayor Joseph Geierman to Anh Lee, with remarks by Dawn  O'Connor.  B. Feral Cat Day Proclamation  Presented by Mayor Geierman to Brittney Gilliland and Mary Baker.  VI. PUBLIC COMMENT  Susan Crawford resident of Oakcliff Estates spoke in support of raising the fence Peggy Riley, resident of Allison Drive, spoke in support of raising the fence height Sally Powell, resident of Allision Drive, spoke in support of raising the fence Carling Prince of Alley, resident of Allison Drive, spoke in support of raising the fence height limit, and no to the alcohol license for the Billiards Parlor.  height limit to 81 ft. limit to 8 ft.  height limit to 8 ft.    Sally Powell, resident of Allison Drive, spoke in favor of raising the fence height. Daryl Clark, resident of Allison Drive, spoke in support of raising the fence height Margarita Robinson, resident of Allison Drive, spoke in support of raising the Angela Fleury, resident of McClave Drive, spoke in support of raising the fence height. Asked Council if a resident living behind a restaurant would be able to obtain a Variance for a higher fence to prevent the restaurant from discarding oil Dawn O'Connor, resident of McClave Drive, spoke in favor of raising the fence Betty Whiteside spoke in support of raising the fence height limit to 8 feet.  fence.  into her backyard.  height and mentioned needing a variance for a higher fence.  Mayor Geierman closed Public Comment  VII. CONSENT AGENDA  Council Member Stephe Koontz made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, and Council Member Alexander seconded the motion. The motion carried by a A. City Council Zoning Meeting Minutes September 18, 2023, Presented by City  unanimous vote (6-0)  Clerk, Shanta J. Bingham  B. City Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2023 Presented by City Clerk, Shanta J. Bingham  C. 2024 Employee Holiday Schedule Presented by City Clerk, Shanta J. Bingham  D. Records Retention Policy  Presented by City Clerk, Shanta J. Bingham  VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  A. CUP-23-05 - Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an accessory alcohol license for a billiards parlor for the property located at 5090 Buford Highway, Suite 201, in the Intown Plaza shopping center. Presented by Community Development. (Second Read)  Austin Shelton, Director of Community Development provided a summary of the requested CUP for an accessory alcohol license for a billiards hall. The recommendation of staff and the Planning Commission is denial of the application. Charlene Fang, a resident, addressed the Council apologizing to Staff: Mr. Yung Chow, a Mandarin interpreter hired by applicants Karen Wang  and Jing Zhao.    The Council addressed the revised plans regarding, operating hours, additional conditions that hours are posted on the door, no window coverings and open to the publiç/non-members during business hours, asked for clarification regarding no gambling tables in the space, addressed ADA compliance, addressed concerns with serving beer and wine only, membership fees, no private events added to the CUP and Council Member Yeoman made a motion to approve the CUP with the following conditions: windows remain unblocked, hours of operation posted on the front door, open to the public all hours of the business, not to exceed midnight, and to serve beer and wine only, amendment to the current motion no to coin-operated amusement"  full public access while they are open.  machines, Council Member Koontz seconded the motion. AYES/YES: Yeoman, Evans, Simmons, Henshaw, Koontz  NAYS/NO: Alexander ABSTAIN: none Motion passes 5-1  B. A-23-10 - Amendment to Sec. 23-703 regarding fence height in residential areas. Austin Shelton, Director of Community Development gave a summary of the item. Council Member Henshaw discussed the item with being in favor of adhering to the standards of an 8 ft fence. Council Member Yeoman discussed the variance process and also mentioned that sections of the Code need to be revised where 6f ft fences are Council Member Henshaw made a motion to approve A-23-10, and Council Member AYES/YES: Yeoman, Evans, Simmons, Henshaw, Koontz, and Alexander  (Second Read)  addressed.  Koontz seconded the motion. NAYS/NO: none ABSTAIN: none Motion passes 6-0  Mayor Geierman called for a two-minute break to allow the public to leave the  meeting.  IX. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A.Doraville Town Center  Presented by Community Development/City Manager  Chris Eldridge introduced the item. Doraville Town Center update.  Chris Mutter and Craig, Gary, and Paul with Filippo Civil Design gave a summary of the Mayor Geierman requested that the meeting be edited to a video clip with the plans will be provided for public access on the City's social media platforms.    The City Council discussed concerns with the conceptual designs.  X.  NEW BUSINESS  A. A-23-11 - Consideration and adoption of an updated official zoning map for the  City of Doraville. (Public Hearing) (First Read)  Austin Shelton, Director of Community Development gave a summary of the updated zoning map for the City. Staff and Planning Commission recommended approval. Mayor Geierman opened/closed Public Comment. No public comments.  There was no Commission discussion on the item  Council Member Evans made a motion to waive the first read, seconded by Council  Member Koontz.  AYES/YES: Yeoman, Evans, Simmons, Henshaw, Koontz, Alexander  NAYS/NO: none ABSTAIN: none Motion passes 6-0  Council Member Alexander made a motion to approve A-23-11 update to the Zoning  Map, Council Member Evans seconded the motion.  AYES/YES: Yeoman, Evans, Simmons, Henshaw, Koontz, Alexander  NAYS/NO: none ABSTAIN: none Motion passes 6-0  B. CUP-23-06 - Consideration for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a billboard located at 4095 Pleasantdale Road and zoned Light Manufacturing Conditional (M-1-C). (Public Hearing) (First Read) Presented by Community  Development  Austin Shelton, Director of Community Development gave a summary of the item. Mayor Geierman opened Public Comment, but no comments, Mayor Geierman closed  Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.  Public Comment  Council Member Koontz made a motion to waive the first read, Council Member Evans  seconded the motion.    AYES/YES: Yeoman, Evans, Simmons, Henshaw, Koontz, Alexander  NAYS/NO: none ABSTAIN: none Motion passes 6-0  Council Member Koontz made a motion to approve CUP-23-06, and Council Member  Evans seconded the motion.  AYES/YES: Yeoman, Evans, Simmons, Henshaw, Koontz, Alexander  NAYS/NO: none ABSTAIN: none Motion passes 6-0  Mayor Geierman opened Public Comments, no comments, Mayor Geierman closed Public  Comments  XI. OTHER BUSINESS- None XII. COUNCIL COMMENTS  Council Member Yeoman mentioned that he received complaints regarding the removal Council Member Henshaw also mentioned that he drove by the construction site, and Council Member Simmons's staff and Council Members are always available to hear concerns, mentioned that Early voting started today, and New Peachtree backs up at 5 pm. The city will look at syncing the lights, and addressed concerns Council Member Alexander mentioned that about 35 trees were removed near Oakcliff and asked that staff ask the Vendor about a donation to the tree bank. Council Member Evans thanked staff and was excited about the presentation. Council Member Koontz mentioned that she saw the comments on Next Door and addressed concerns with the building of affordable housing. Mentioned that City Hall is not closed, go out and vote. And encouraged residents to look at the Mayor Geierman addressed the Bond Referendum and encouraged residents to check it  of trees on Steward Road.  encouraged residents to engage more with their elected officials  with potholes.  presentation and vote on the referendum. out and vote on his or her preferences.  XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION -If required for Land, Legal, or Personnel Matters  Council Member Alexander made a motion to go into Executive Session, and YES/YES: Yeoman, Evans, Simmons, Henshaw, Koontz, Alexander  Council  Member Evans seconded the motion.  NAYS/NO: none ABSTAIN: none Motion passes 6-0    XIV. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm  Approved:  Joseph Geierman, Mayor  A  Attest:  N  Shanta J. Bingham, City Clerk