HECITYO  Doraville  Diversity, Vitality, Communify City Council Regular Meeting  Monday, July 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes City Hall Council Chambers 3725 Park. Avenue Doraville, Georgia 30340  Prepared by: Emmie Niethammer Interim City Clerk I.  6p.m.  CALL TO ORDER  Mayor Joseph Geierman called the meeting to order.  II. ROLL CALL  Mayor Jospeh Geierman, Council Members Gerald Evans, Andy Yeoman, Warren Simmons, Stephe Koontz, Maria T. Alexander, and Christopher  Henshaw were present. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF MEETINGAGENDA  Council Member Alexander made ai motion, a second was made by Council Member Koontz, to approve the agenda as presented with the exception oft the consent agenda item titled' "Stormwater Equipment Purchase Jetter" which will AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  be removed. NAYS/ NO: None ABSTAIN: None  V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS  Council Member Koontz spoke about the attributes and contributions Mary French has made to the DART community in Doraville. Council Member Koontz presented the Doraville Difference Maker Award. Mrs. French thanked the Council and the Staff for coming to play.  VI. PUBLIC COMMENT-None  VII. CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES  VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. - None IX. NEW BUSINESS  1.V-23-05: A request for a variance from Sec. 23-601 of Chapter 23 (Zoning Code) of the Code of Ordinances to permit an accessory structure to be closer than five feet from to a property line for the property located at 3439. Alison Drive. (First Read) Chris Eldridge, City Manager, presented the variance V-23-05 and V-23-06 (item two on  (Public. Hearing)  the agenda). One public hearing was held for both items. No one spoke in favor or against the variances presented.    There were no comments from the mayor and council.  The property owner clarified the measurements of the shed from the property line. This item will come back to the next planning meeting in August.  2. V-23-06: A request for a variance from Sec. 23-703 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Code ofOrdinances to permit a fence taller than six feet in a residential area for the property located at. 3439 Alison Drive. (First Read) (Public Hearing) This item was heard in conjunction with variance V-23-05. The public hearing was conducted. No one spoke in favor or opposition to this request. There were no comments from the mayor and council. The item will come back to the next planning meeting in 3.Z-23-02: Request to. Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Doraville to rezone the property at 4422 Northeast Expressway from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) toR-3 (Apartments) for the purpose of converting an existing extended stay hotel into Chris Eldridge, City Manager, presented the request to rezone from M-1 tol R-3 and the The City Attorney advised Baxtor Russell, attorney representing the contract purchaser of the property, agreed to combine the public hearing for this item and the concurrent variances (items four through eight below). The attorney did request for the time to be extended beyond the standard teni minutes since the items were combined. Mr. Russell, with Dillard Sellers, LLC, gave aj presentation regarding the rezoning application with concurrent variances for the property currently known as Lodge Atlanta which is currently ai non-conforming use. Mr. Russell spoke about enhancements to the property, quality oflife, safety and mobility concerns and sidewalks, shuttle services at least four times daily to various locations in the city, property use, and presented some The Council expressed concern about recommendation of alternative rezoning, safety measures (sprinklers, sidewalks, lighting, etc), reduction in square footing, security fencing, furnishing units, plans for undertaking transition of existing resident, pets will be allowed with bread and weight restrictions, security deposit questions since iti is low end housing, subleasing, corporate leasing, workspace, washer dryer in larger units, designating uber and lift space and place to wait, mentioned they felt they would hit the threshold in renovation for all life safety and ADA requirements, number ofunits, and  August.  studio apartments. (First Read) (Public Hearing)  concurrent variance requests (items four through eight below).  updated renderings for the property.  sidewalks on both sides oft the property.  2    4. V-23-07: Concurrent variance with Z-23-02, requesting variance from Sec. 23-905 (R-3 zoning) of Chapter 23 (Zoning Ordinance) toi increase the maximum density in R-3 zoning district from 12 to 40 units per acre for the property located at 4422 This item was heard in conjunction with the zoning Z-23-02 request. The public hearing 5.V-23-08: Concurrent variance with Z-23-02, requesting variance from Sec. 23-905 (R-3 zoning) of Chapter 23 (Zoning Ordinance) to decrease the minimum heated floor area in the R-3 zoning district from 600 square feet to 300 square feet for the property located at 4422 Northeast Expressway. (First Read) (Public Hearing) This item was heard in conjunction with the zoning Z-23-02 request. The public hearing 6.V-23-09: Concurrent variance with Z-23-02, requesting variance from Sec. 23-905 (R-3 zoning) of Chapter 23 (Zoning Ordinance) to decrease the minimum required lot area in the R-3 zoning district from 10 acres to 5.22 acres for the property located This item was heard in conjunction with the zoning Z-23-02 request. The public hearing 7. V-23-10: Concurrent variance with Z-23-02, requesting variance: from Sec. 23-905 (R-3zoning) of Chapter 23 (Zoning Ordinance) to eliminate the fifteen foot buffer requirement in thel R-3 zoning district for the property located at 4422 Northeast This item was heard in conjunction with the zoning Z-23-02 request. The public hearing 8. V-23-11: Concurrent variance with Z-23-02, requesting variance from Sec. 23-905 (R-3zoning) of Chapter 23 (Zoning Ordinance) to decrease the minimum required parking spots from 200 to 189 for the property located at 4422 Northeast  Northeast Expressway. (First Read) (Public Hearing)  was conducted. No one spoke in favor or opposition to this request.  was conducted. No one spoke in favor or opposition to this request.  at 4422 Northeast Expressway. (First Read) (Public Hearing) was conducted. No one spoke in favor or opposition to this request.  Expressway. (First Read) (Public Hearing)  was conducted. No one spoke in favor or opposition to this request.  Expressway.(First Read) (Public Hearing)  This item was heard in conjunction with the zoning Z-23-02 request. The public hearing  was conducted. No one spoke in favor or opposition to this request.  X. OTHER BUSINESS - None XI. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS  1.City Manager Monthly Update  The City Manager provided his monthly report to the City Council.  Mayor Geierman announced there would not be a meeting on Wednesday (July 19, 2023).  3    XII. COUNCIL COMMENTS  Council Member Henshaw stated the staff has been doing a great job even though we are short staffed. He spoke acknowledged the Doraville Difference Makers and the impact one person can Council Member Evans congratulated Austin Shelton on his promotion to Director of Planning and Community Development, thanked the staff and police, and said farewell to the City Clerk. He also welcomed the other new hires and commented that this is a great place to work. He was also happy Council Member Koontz spoke regarding the value the General Obligation Bond can have on the community. She has been watching the other cities use these bonds to do some great things to kick start their communities. She hopes the residence see the importance oft the bond to the future ofthe Council Member Alexander wanted to recognize the Park and Recreation Department. She acknowledged the council had recognized them at the previous meeting. But the Parks and Recreation has been energized and has some great energy under the current leadership. Itisa a big Council Member Simmons thanked the Parks and Recreation for the programs they are providing this summer. To the Public Works Department for being out in the heat this summer and to the Police Department for their work tol keep the city safe. He also thanked the Council Members and Mayor, even with their diverse opinions for being easy to work with and for being respectful.  have on the community. It takes a community effort to make the city great.  tol hear summer camp was going sO well.  city.  part ofbeing a community.  Council Member Yeoman had no comment.  XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION-. None XIV. ADJOURNMENT  Council Member Alexander made ai motion, Council Member Henshaw seconded, to adjourn. The  motion carried unanimously (6-0).  AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Henshaw, and Koontz  NAYS/ NO: None ABSTAIN: None  Approved:  Joseph  Attest:    City Clerk  AMB  4