PAULDING COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING  September 24, 2024  The regular meeting of the Paulding County Planning Commission was held on September 24, 2024 in the Watson Government Administration Building. Planning Commission members in attendance were Chairman Jody Palmer; Ellis Astin; Sammy Callahan; Helene Fitzgerald; Roger Leggett and Jacob Wix. Commissioner Chairman Dave Carmichael; Commissioner Keith Dunn; Commissioner Sandy Kaecher; Commissioner Virginia Galloway and County Attorney, J. Jayson Phillips were present. Staff in attendance included Community Development Director, Ann Lippmann; Planning and Zoning Division Manager, Chris Robinson; Planning and Zoning Planning Tech, Leah Wilson; Department of Transportation Deputy Director, Erica Parrish; Water and Sewer Department Director, Ray Wooten; and Planning Commission Chairman Jody Palmer called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM., requesting Chairman Palmer explained this is a recommending body and any action taken today will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final approval with the exception of the applications for the city of Hiram. The Paulding Board of Commissioners next meeting will be October 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Policy and Procedures state applicants and anyone speaking on behalf of the application will have fifteen (15) minutes to make their presentation and any opposition will also have fifteen minutes to present. The fifteen minutes are cumulative for each side. All comments are to be addressed to the Chairman. ApprovalofMinutes. = Chairman Palmer announced there have been three (3) corrections made by way ofMr. Astin which are reflected ini the revised copy provided to the Commission. Sam Callahan made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes with corrections from August 27, 2024;  Sgt. Tommy Biggs with the Paulding County Marshal Bureau. everyone turn off or silence any mobile devices.  Applicant must be in attendance: for consideration.  seconded by Roger Leggett. Motion carried. (5-0-1).  FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Wix and Leggett  AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer  Chairman Palmer announced the recusal of three (3) Planning Commission members for this 2024-32-Z: Application by INTEGRITYI DEVELOPMENT GROUP-ATLJ LLCrequesting to rezone 40.384 acres from R-2 (Suburban Residential District) to R-55 (Active Adult Residential District) for the development of1 100 single-family homes; Property is located in Land Lots 192 & 262; District 1; Mr. Robinson stated there has been no noted opposition. Staff did receive an email in support of the Jonathan Jones (Elite Engineering) on behalf of the applicant restated the intent to rezone a little over 40 acres for the development of 100 single-family homes, where a portion was purchased from Paulding Board of Education and another portion purchased from New Georgia Baptist Church. Mr. Jones stated this project follows the 2022 Comprehensive Plan and his client is agreeable to staff's recommendations.  application: Mr. Wix, Mr. Astin and Mr. Leggett.  Section 3; south of Mulberry Rock Road and west ofVilla Rica Hwy. POST2. application. Staff recommends approval with five (5). stipulations.  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission  August 27,2024 Pagelof6    Chairman Palmer offered a reminder to Mr. Jones should this receive ai favorable vote, the project would have to abide by the easement and traffic methodology and parameters during Plan Review.  Mr.. Jones agreed.  No further questions from Planning Commission.  Super/lmpulComments  There was one person to speak on behalf oft the application.  Charlie Grinstead (Board of Trustees for New Georgia Baptist Church) expressed this is a "win-win" for the church as well as the county as it will not cause undue stress on the school system, it will not increase the possibility of crime ini the area and lastly- it will increase the tax credit for the county. There was no one with comments, questions or concerns regarding the application. Sam Callahan made a motion to. APPROVE application 2024-32-2 with the listed stipulations:  Ompsltieopulcammens  1. Owner/Developer shall submit detailed landscaping plans prepared by a registered design professional for entrances, amenity, and required buffer areas for review/approval by the Planning and Zoning Division during the Construction Plan Review Process. 2. Owner/Developer agrees access to the development shall be determined during the plan 3. Owner/Developer agrees to provide a traffic impact study for the development and coordinate with Paulding County DOT on methodology and parameters of the study. 4. Owner/Developer shall be responsible for incorporating horizontal traffic calming practices within the development, if required by PCDOT. All practices shall be approved by the Paulding County Department of Transportation and designed in accordance with thel Institute ofTransportation Engineers (ITE) Manual for' Traffic Calming. 5. Owner/Developer agrees that all dead-end streets shall end with a cul-de-sac.  review process.  Seconded by Helene Fitzgerald. Motion carried. (2-0-1).  FOR: Fitzgerald & Callahan AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer  2024-04-SPSA: Application by STANTON PORTERI requesting to remove rezoning stipulations #4 and #5 (2023-12-Z) regarding access /entrance distance requirements for a proposed convenience store with fuel pumps. Property is located in Land Lots 969 & 976; District 2; Section 3; on the northeast corner of the intersection ofHiram-Douglasville Highway (SR 92) and Morningside Drive. POST3. Mr. Robinson stated staff did not receive any calls or letter in opposition to the application. Staff  recommends approval of removing stipulations #4 & #5 (2023-12-Z).  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission  August 27,2024 Page2of6    PAULDING COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING  September: 24, 2024  The regular meeting of the Paulding County Planning Commission was held on September 24, 2024 in the Watson Government Administration Building. Planning Commission members in attendance were Chairman Jody Palmer; Ellis Astin; Sammy Callahan; Helene Fitzgerald; Roger Leggett and Jacob Wix. Commissioner Chairman Dave Carmichael; Commissioner Keith Dunn; Commissioner Sandy Kaecher; Commissioner Virginia Galloway and County Attorney, J. Jayson Phillips were present. Staff in attendance included Community Development Director, Ann Lippmann; Planning and Zoning Division Manager, Chris Robinson; Planning and Zoning Planning Tech, Leah Wilson; Department of Transportation Deputy Director, Erica Parrish; Water and Sewer Department Director, Ray Wooten; and Planning Commission Chairman Jody Palmer called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM., requesting Chairman Palmer explained this is a recommending body and any action taken today willl be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final approval with the exception of the applications for the city of Hiram. The Paulding Board of Commissioners next meeting will be October 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Policy and Procedures state applicants and anyone speaking on behalf oft the application will have fifteen (15) minutes to make their presentation and any opposition will also have fifteen minutes to present. The fifteen minutes are cumulative for each side. All comments are tol be addressed to the Chairman, Approval of Minutes - Chairman Palmer announced there have been three (3) corrections made by way of Mr. Astin which are reflected in the revised copy provided tot the Commission. Sam Callahan made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes with corrections from August 27, 2024;  Sgt. Tommy Biggs with the Paulding County Marshal Bureau. everyone turn off or silence any mobile devices.  Applicant must bei in attendance for consideration.  seconded by Roger Leggett. Motion carried. (5-0-1).  FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Wix and Leggett  AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer  Chairman Palmer announced the recusal of three (3) Planning Commission members for this 2024-32-Z: Application by! INTEGRITY: DEVELOPMENT GOUP-ATAIICPng to rezone 40.384 acres from R-2 (Suburban Residential District) to R-55 (Active. Adult Residential District) for the development of 100 single-family homes; Property is located in Land Lots 192 & 262; District 1; Mr. Robinson stated there has been no noted opposition. Staff did receive an email in support oft the Jonathan Jones (Elite Engineering) on behalf of the applicant restated the intent to rezone a little over 40 acres for the development of 100 single-family homes, where a portion was purchased from Paulding Board of Education and another portion purchased from New Georgia Baptist Church. Mr. Jones stated this project follows the 2022 Comprehensive Plan and his client is agreeable to staff's recommendations.  application: Mr. Wix, Mr. Astin and Mr. Leggett.  Section 3; south of Mulberry Rock Road and west ofVilla Rica Hwy. POST2. application. Staff recommends approval with five (5) stipulations.  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission  September 24, 2024 Page 1of6    Chairman Palmer offered a reminder tol Mr. Jones should this receive a favorable vote, the project would have to abide by the easement and traffic methodology and parameters during Plan Review.  Mr. Jones agreed.  No further questions from Planning Commission.  Super/mpulComments  There was one person to speak on behalf of the application.  Charlie Grinstead (Board of Trustees for New Georgia Baptist Church) expressed this is a "win-win" for the church as well as the county as it will not cause undue stress on the school system, it will not increase the possibility of crime in the area and lastly- it will increase the tax credit for the county. There was no one with comments, questions or concerns regarding the application. Sam Callahan made a motion to. APPROVE application 2024-32-Z with the listed stipulations:  Opposition/mput/Comments  1. Owner/Developer shall submit detailed landscaping plans prepared by a registered design professional for entrances, amenity, and required buffer areas for review/approval by the Planning and Zoning Division during the Construction Plan Review Process. 2. Olner/Developer agrees access to the development shall be determined during the plan 3. Owner/Developer agrees to provide a traffic impact study for the development and coordinate with Paulding County DOT on methodology and parameters oft the: study. 4. Owner/Developer shall be responsible for incorporating horizontal traffic calming practices within the development, if required by PCDOT. All practices shall be approved by the Paulding County Department of Transportation and designed in accordance with the Institute ofTransportation Engineers (ITE) Manual for' Traffic Calming. 5. Owner/Developer agrees that all dead-end streets shall end with a cul-de-sac.  review process.  Seconded by Helene Fitzgerald. Motion carried. (2-0-1).  FOR: Fitzgerald & Callahan AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer  2024-04-SPSA: Application by STANTON PORTER requesting to remove rezoning stipulations #4 and #5 (2023-12-Z) regarding access /entrance distance requirements for aj proposed convenience store with fuel pumps. Property is located in Land Lots 969 & 976; District 2; Section 3; on the northeast corner of the intersection ofH Hiram-Douglasvile Highway (SR 92) and Morningside Drive. POST3. Mr. Robinson stated staff did not receive any calls or letter in opposition to the application. Staff  recommends approval oft removing stipulations #4 & #5 (2023-12-Z).  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission  September 24, 2024 Page 2of6    Doug Price (on behalf of the law offices of Stanton Porter) asked the Planning Commission to kindly There was al brief discussion between Commission member Roger Leggett and Deputy Director ofD.O.T.  uphold statfsrecommendation to remove the requested stipulations.  Erica Parrish as to the terms oft the initial stipulation requirements for thel location.  No further questions from Planning Commission. There was no one to speak on behalf of the application.  epper/mpalCemments Oppsltionmpemmens  There was no one with comments, questions or concerns regarding the application.  Ellis Astin made a motion to APPROVE application 2024-04-SPSA; seconded by Jacob Wix. Motion  carries (5-0-1).  FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Wix and Leggett  AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer  2024-01-TAA (COH): Text amendment application by TRATON.LLC to amend the City ofl Hiram Unified Development Ordinance, Title 2, Zoning Ordinance to add a Mixed-Use Zoning District. Mr. Robinson stated staff has no objection should the Hiram City Council chooses to amend their Unified Development Ordinance, and the Mixed-Use District would apply to all qualifying properties within the Kevin Moore (legal for Traton, LLC) reiterated staff's explanation for the text amendment application. Mr. Moore also summarized a few points laid out in the proposed description of the Mixed-Use District provided to staff; maintaining staff has been a tremendous help gathering information and offering Rob Hosack (Director of Governmental Affairs /BH3, LLC) explained he and his team have been very deliberate with coordinating with city officials and staff to start the ball rolling on this project. Very  CITY OF Hiram. city limits.  comments for the proposed use.  excited to get to work.  No further questions from Planning Commission. There was no one to speak on behalf oft the application.  Super/mputComments OmpositionmpurCemmens  There was no one with conçerns or questions to the application.  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission  September24,2024 Page3of6    Sam Callahan made a motion to APPROVE application 2024-01-TAA; seconded by Roger Leggett.  Motion carries (5-0-1).  FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Wix and Leggett  AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer  2024-05-SUP: Application by HARONJGORDON & LEROY GORDON requesting a Special Use Permit for aj proposed events venue on 20.603 acres ofR-2 (Suburban Residential District). The property is located in Land Lots 340; District 18; Section 2; north of Gresham Road and west side of] Prickett Lane. Mr. Robinson stated staff has no noted opposition and recommends approval with twelve (12) stipulations. Mr. Robinson also announced the applicants have been diligent in working with staff, D.O.T., Fire Marshall and Environmental Health to ensure any issues or challenges have been met. Vito Polera, on behalf of the Gordons, reiterated the intended use for the property tol host events and are agreeable to the recommendations provided by staff, however, Mr. Polera asked about the process of County attorney J.. Jayson Phillips stated should the applicants wish to transfer thej property into an entity name, they would have to begin the rezoning process under said name. The special use permit is not  POST3.  transferring the property into an entity name.  transferable.  Mr. Polera also asked for clarification on stipulation #8 regarding alcohol.  County attorney Phillips noted the stipulation reads the applicant agrees not to provide any alcohol beverages. For any guests planning to bring their own, the applicant(s) would have to abide by state /  local law.  There were no further questions from Planning Commission. There was no one to speak on behalfoft the application.  Smpper/mpat/cComments Opposition/Inpit/Comments  There was no one to speak with concerns or questions to the application.  Roger Leggett made a motion to APPROVE application 2024-05-SUP with the twelve (12) listed 1. Owner/Applicant agrees approval of this SUP is not transferable to another owner other 2. Owner/Applicant agrees all applicable state: and local regulations for an event facility will bes adhered to for the site including but not limited to building, fire, life-safety, and health 3. - Owner/Applicant agrees the development is subject to the County's Plan Review Process.  stipulations:  than the current applicants.  department codes.  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission  September 24, 2024 Page 4of6    4. Owner/Applicant agrees any expansion and/or addition of new buildings / facilities not presented with this application would require an amended Special Usel Permit. 5. Owner/Applicant agrees to low or boxed/shielded out-side lighting. 6. Owner/Applicant agrees to not have outdoors public address systems.  7. Owner/Applicant agrees to limit hours of operation during the day time (8 am to 12  midnight).  8. Owner/Applicant agrees not to provide any alcohol beverages.  9. Owner/Deyeloper agrees the subject properties are. located in al Mandatory Sewer Basin and 10. Owner/Applicant agrees to provide a traffic memo that provides estimated type and number oftrips for the development and coordinate with Paulding County DOT on 11. Owner/Applicant agrees access to the development shall be determined during the plan 12. Owner/Applicant agrees to provide Sixty (60) foot right of way along their property  will work with the Paulding County Water System regarding service.  methodology and parameters of the memo.  review process.  frontage of Prickett Lane (30 from centerline). Seconded by Helene Fitzgerald. Motion carries (5-0-1).  FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Wix and Leggett  AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer  2024-26-Z: Application by STEPIANIFMANLpsing to rezone 6.25 acres from R-2 (Suburban Residential District) to A-1 (Agricultural) MAPassompeyESUR fori intended purposes ofat non- profit miniature farm rescue/sanctuary, events-venue-anéshert-temm-parking Property is located in Land Lot 135, District 2; Section 3; at the south west end of Polk Lane and north of Mt. Olivet Rd and Polk Mr. Robinson announced the applicant has since withdrawn their application for a Special Use Permit, and thej present rezoning request isi intended for the miniature farm only. Staff recommends approval. Stephanie Mann (owner ofLittle Fox Hollow) expressed her intention to rezone the property to be in compliance with the Paulding Comprehensive Plan and allow continued operations of! her (and her husband's) miniature farm and animal rescue. Ms. Mann stated she has opened the farm to allow the community to come experience therapeutic animal services and interaction with the miniature farm There was a brief discussion between Planning Commission member Helene Fitzgerald and Ms. Mann regarding the type(s) and number of animals on the farm, and whether each had their own pens.  Avenue. POST 4.  animal rescues.  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission  September: 24, 2024 Page 5of6    Jacob Wix asked for clarification as to whether the events portion would be removed along with the  withdrawal oft the SUP. Mr. Robinson confirmed. No further questions from Planning Commission.  Jacob Wix made ai motion to. APPROVE application 2024-26-Z; seconded by Helene Fitzgerald. Motion  carries (4-1-1).  FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan and Wix  AGAINST: Leggett ABSTAIN: Palmer  Planning & Zoning Division Manager Chris Robinson announced application 2024-29-Z by Ardent Acquisitions LLCi is currently under review by staff and anticipates making the October agenda. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Ellis Astin; seconded by Sam  Callahan. Motion carries (5-0-1).  FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Wix and Leggett  AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer The meeting adjourned at  JodyPalmher, Chairman  sR  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission  September 24, 2024 Page 6of6