THE CITY  Doraville  Diversity. Vitality. Community City Council Meeting  Wednesday,July: 21,2021 City Hall Council Chambers 3725 Park Avenue Doraville, Georgia 30340  Meeting Minutes 6:30 p.m.  Arika Birdsong-Miller Interim City Clerk  I.  CALL TO ORDER  Mayor Joseph Geierman called the meeting to order.  II. ROLL CALL  Council Members Gerald Evans, Andy Yeoman, Rebekah Cohen Morris, Christopher  Henshaw, Maria T. Alexander and Stephe Koontz were present.  III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING. AGENDA  Council Member Alexander made a motion to Approve the meeting agenda as presented. Council Member Koontz seconded the motion. The motion carried by AYES/YES: Evans, Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Alexander, Henshaw and Koontz  unanimous vote (6-0). NAYS/NO: - ABSTAIN:  V. PUBLIC COMMENT  1. Daryl Clark thanked Mayor and Council for moving the City ofDoraville: forward. Ms. Clark stated that she is really impressed with city staff for the support on the Peachtree  Creek Greenway and feasibility study.  VI. CONSENT AGENDA- APPROVAL OF MINUTES  1. Doraville Restaurant Week Construction ofTrails Peachtree Creek Greenway 4. Public Works Equipment Purchase 5. Shallowford Road Project (LMIG SAP)  2. Master Agreement with the PATH Foundation for Master Plan, Design, and Manage the 3. Resolution to Enter an Agreement with the PATH Foundation for a Feasibility Study for the    6. - City Manager, Chris Eldridge Employment Agreement 7. Approval ofMay 10, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 8. Approval of May 17, 2021 Work Session Meeting Minutes 9. Approval of May 19, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 10. Approval ofJ June 14, 2021 Special Called Meeting Minutes  Council Member Koontz made ai motion to. Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Council Member Cohen Morris seconded the motion. Thei motion carried by unanimous vote AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Alexander, Henshaw and Koontz  (6-0).  NAYS/NO: - ABSTAIN:  VII. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  1. CUP-21-04 Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a fuel station in M-1 (Light Manufacturing) at 4095 Pleasantdale Road (Second Read) The applicant, Naveed Masood, is requesting a Conditional Usel Permit (CUP-21-04) to operate an automotive fuel station with Council Member Koontz made a motion to Approve CUP-21-04 as presented. Council Member Cohen Morris provided the second. The: motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0). AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Alexander, Henshaw and Koontz  aconvenience store in the M-1 (Light Manufacturing zoning district.  NAYS/NO: ABSTAIN:  2. V-21-07 Request for Variance from side of building setback requirements at 4095 Pleasantdale Road (Second Read) The applicant, Naveed Masood, is requesting a Variance Council Member Koontz made a motion to Approve V-21-07 as presented. Council Member Evans provided the: second. The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0). AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Alexander, Henshaw and Koontz  to reduce the side yard setback from 25: feet to 12 feet.  NAYS/NO: ABSTAIN:  2    3. V-21-081 Request fora Variance from rear building setback requirements at 4095 Pleasantdale Road (Second Read) The applicant, Naveed Masood, is requesting a Variance to reduce the Council Member Koontz made ai motion to Approve V-21-07 as presented. Council Member Evans provided the: second. The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0). AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Alexander, Henshaw and Koontz  rear yard setback from 50 feet to 15 feet.  NAYS/NO: ABSTAIN:  4. Z-21-09 City-initiated rezoning of properties north of Assembly from C-2 to T-5 (Second Read) Senior Planner Austin Shelton explained that the City of Doraville seeks to rezone properties on Motors Industrial Way and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in order to support the zoning and land uses recommended in the 2017-2037 Doraville Comprehensive Plan. Properties are proposed to be rezoned from C-2 (General Business) to T-5 (Urban Center), a mixed-use zoning district that is part oft the City ofl Doraville's form-based code, the Livable Council Member Koontz made a motion to Approve Z-21-09 as presented. Council Member Henshaw provided the second. The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0). AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Alexander, Henshaw and Koontz  Community Code (LCC).  NAYS/NO: ABSTAIN:  IX. NEW BUSINESS  1. Z-21-13 Request to rezone 3763 Longmire Way from T-5(Urban Core) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) for Lawn Care Services. (First Read) (Public Hearing) The applicant, Brad Hamner, seeks to rezone the property located at 3763 Longmire Way from T-5(Urban Center) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) for a lawn care services business. The applicant wishes to utilize the existing building and meet the specific use requirements listed below: Parking or storage oflawn care vehicles shall be located to the rear of thel lot and shall be contained within a secured, gated fence. The fence shall be ai maximum height of eight (8) feet high, bel black, be vinyl coated, chain link, contain fence slating on all fence elevations (black in color), and shall not bel barbed or razor wire unless as approved as a variance by  the City Council.  There were no public comments.  Motion to Waive First Read was made by Council Member Koontz and the second was provided by Council Member Cohen Morris. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Council Member Cohen Morris made a motion to Approve Z-21-13 as presented. Council Member Koontz seconded the motion, The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0).  3    AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Alexander, Henshaw and Koontz  NAYS/NO: - ABSTAIN:  2. V-21-11 Request for a Variance from Sec. 23-1905(a)(2) to encroach into the: 50'-75' stream buffer at 2837 Drury Court. (First Read) (Public Hearing) The applicant, Chris Henshaw, seeks variances from Sec. 23-1905 ofthe Zoning Ordinance in order to encroach into the stream  buffers enacted by the Code ofOrdinances. There were: no public comments.  Motioni to Waivel First] Read wasi madeb by Council Member Cohen Morris and the second was provided by Council Member Koontz. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Council Member Cohen Morris made a motion to Approve V-21-11 as presented. Council Member Koontz seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). AYES/ YES:- Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Evans, Alexander, and Koontz  NAYS/NO: - ABSTAIN:  Council Member Chris Henshaw abstained from all votes on V-21-11.  3. V-21-12 Request for a Variance from Sec. 23-1905(a)(1) to encroach into the 0'-50' stream buffers at2837 Drury Court (First Read) (Public Hearing) The applicant, Chris Henshaw, seeks variances from Sec. 23-1905 ofthe Zoning Ordinancei in ordert to encroach: into the: stream buffers  enacted by the Code of Ordinances. There were no public comments.  Motion to Waivel First Read wasi madel by Council Member Cohen. Morris and the second was provided by Council Member Koontz. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Council Member Cohen Morris made a motion to Approve V-21-12 as presented. Council Member Koontz seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). AYES/S YES:- - Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Evans, Alexander, and Koontz  NAYS/NO: - ABSTAIN:  Council. Member Chris Henshaw abstained from votes on V-21-12.  4. Z-21-10 City of] Doraville seeks to rezone properties on Clearview Place and Clearview Pkwy from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to O-W (Oflice-Warehouse). (First Read) (Public Hearing) The Cityo ofDoraville seeks to rezone properties on Clearview Place and Clearview Parkway in order to support the zoning and land uses recommended in the 2017-2037 Doraville Comprehensive  4    Plan. Properties are proposed to be rezoned from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to O-I (Office-  Institutional) and O-W Oflice-Warehouse). There were noj public comments.  Motion to Waive First Read was: made by Council Member Koontz and the second was provided Council Member made a Motion to Approve Z-21-10 as presented. Council Member Evans  by Council Member Evans. The motion carried unanimously (6-0) seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0)  AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Alexander, Henshaw and Koontz  NAYS/NO: - ABSTAIN:  5. A-21-18 City ofDoraville seeks to amend Chapter 6 and Chapter 23 ofthe City Code to create provisions for food trucks (First Read) (Public Hearing) Senior Planner Austin Shelton explained that this proposal is to permit and regulate food trucks in the CityofDoraville. The proposed text would create a definition for food trucks in the Code of Ordinances, and set parameters for their operation and location in the City. As aj point of clarity, the regulations outlined int this ordinance would govern food trucks operating independently during the normal course ofbusiness. This is not meant to govern food trucks that operate in Doraville as part of public and private events. Similarly, food service vendors that target places like construction sites during lunch, could also Council Member Henshaw would like to see two options for vending, one for long term and one for periodic visits. Council Member Evans would like to see the. A-frame signs as an option for food trucks. Council Member Koontz is concerned about the stationary restaurants in Doraville if this is approved. Council Member Cohen Morris thinks that. a permit for 90-days would be sufficient and that the fees should be less than our surrounding municipalities sO Doraville can be ai regional food destination. Council Member Yeoman doesn't want business competing with  be covered via al Peddler's Permit, which is in a separate section oft the code.  food trucks and suggests permits for either 30 or 60 days.  Public Comment:  1.Mr. Lee Flier, Oakcliff, is excited about the food truck ordinance and thinks that food trucks should come once or twice a week. Mr. Flier stated that food trucks should be limited on the  number oft times they can frequent the City.  The First Read was held.  6. A-21-16 City of Doraville seeks to amend the Livable Community Form-Based Code to require ac conditional use permit for specific adaptive reuse projects (First Read) (Public Hearing) Planning and Community Development Director Naomi Siodmok explained that this proposal is to amend the Livable Community Form-Based Code to require a conditional use permit (CUP) when reusing or converting an existing commercial or industrial building for residential use or vice versa, in its entirety or partially. This only pertains to the mixed-use zoning districts T-4  (General Urban), T-5 (Urban Center), and T-6(Urban Core).  5    There were: no public comments.  Motion to Waive First Read was made by Council Member Koontz and the second was provided by Council Member Koontz made a motion to Approve A-21-16 as presented. Council Member Evans  Council Member Evans. The motion carried unanimously(6-0) seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).  AYESI YES: Evans, Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Alexander, Henshaw and Koontz  NAYS/NO: = ABSTAIN:  7. A-21-19 City ofDoraville seeks to amend Sec.13.5-21 ofthe City Code toi reflect the current fee charged for yard sales (First Read) Director of Planning and Community Development Naomi Siodmok explained that it was brought to the attention ofs staffb by City Council that though the fee schedule says that yard and garage sale signs cost $5 dollars, the Code of Ordinances still requires a $25 dollar fee. The proposed amendment will rectify the discrepancy. Council Member Cohen Morris would like the proposed ordinance to clearly define the penalty for having a yard or garage sale without aj permit.  The First Read was held.  8.  A-21-17 City ofDoraville to amend Sec. 6-9 ofthe City Code to add additional requirements for water recycling for car washes. (First Read) Director of Planning and Community Development Naomi Siodmok explained that this proposal is to amend Sec. 6-9 of the City Code to add additional requirements for water recycling for car washes. after completing the aforementioned research, staff recommends requiring water recycling not just for new conveyor washes, but also fori in bay automatic car washes. Further, any new or remodeled car washes utilizing more than five (5) gallons ofwater per minute shall also be subject to water recycling. Per the current Code, a minimum of fifty (50) percent ofwater utilized must bei recycled, which allows for fresh water to be used for rinsing. Motion to Waive First Read was made by Council Member Koontz. The second was provided by Council Member Koontz made ai motion to. Approve. A-21-17 as presented. Council Member Alexander  Council Member Cohen Morris. The motion carried unanimously (6-0) seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).  AYES/Y YES: Evans, Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Alexander, Henshaw and Koontz  NAYS/NO: ABSTAIN:  X. COUNCIL COMMENTS  Council Member Cohen Morris explained that it is nice to see sO many zoning and new businesses  coming to Doraville.  Council Member Alexander is looking forward toi more food truck events.  6    Council Member Henshaw is excited about New Peachtree Road and invited everyone to the Sesquicentennial Committee's pool and movie party on Friday, August 13, 2021. Council Member Evans stated that he is happy with the progress ini the City and the repaving projects. Council Member Koontz made a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss Legal and Real Estate. Council Member Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Council Member Henshaw made a motion to adjourn from Executive Session. Council Member Council Member Alexander made a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. Council Member Henshaw seconded thei motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). AYES/ YES:- Yeoman, Cohen Morris, Evans, Alexander, Henshaw and Koontz  XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION  Alexander seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).  XII. ADJOURNMENT  NAYS/NO: ABSTAIN:  There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned.  Approved:  A  Attest: Arika  ABioashioa Birdsong-Miller, Interim City Clerk  7