PAULDING COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING  October 22,2024  The regular meeting of the Paulding County Planning Commission was held on October 22, 2024 in the Watson Government Administration Building. Planning Commission members in attendance were Chairman Jody Palmer; Ellis Astin; Sammy Callahan; Helene Fitzgerald; Roger Leggett; James Steele and Jacob Wix. Commissioner Keith Dunn; Commissioner Sandy Kaecher; Commissioner Dean Schneider; 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; Sr. Planner/GIS Specialist, Mark Long; Planning and Zoning Planning Tech, Leah Wilson; Department of Transportation Director, George Jones; Water and Sewer Department Director, Ray Wooten; and Deputy Rodney Schubert with the Paulding County Marshal Bureau. Planning Commission Chairman Jody Palmer called the meeting to order at 2:01 PM., requesting Chairman Palmer explained this is ai recommending body and any action taken today willl be forwarded to thel Board of Commissioners for final approval with the exception oft the application for the city of Hiram. The Paulding Board of Commissioners next meeting will be November 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Applicant 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.  everyone turn off or silence any mobile devices.  mustl be in attendance for consideration.  Approval ofl Minutes  Roger Leggett made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes as written from September 24, 2024;  seconded by Helene Fitzgerald. Motion carried. (6-0-1).  FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Steele, Wix and Leggett  AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer  Planning & Zoning Division! Manager Chris Robinson announced applications 2024-03-SPSA by Michelle Macauley and 2024-12-SUP by Christopher Zacharewicz are currently under review by staff 2024-29-Z: Application by ARDENT ACQURTIONSIICVsINg to: rezone the 305.140-acre parcel portion from R-2 (Suburban Residential District) to MPR (Master Planned Residential District): for the development of3 399: residential units; and, requesting a Special Exception 2024-02-SE to allow the development of61 attached residential units. Property is located in Land Lots: 1143-1144, 1160-1164& 1214-1217; District 3; Section 3; on the east and west side of Cartersville Highway (SR61), south of Mr. Robinson stated there has been one inquiry and no noted opposition. Staff recommends approval with  and anticipates making thel November agenda.  High Shoals Road. POST 4. ten (10) stipulations.  Joel Larkin on behalf oft the applicant.  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission  October2 22,2024 Pagelof6    Mr. Larkin summarized a brief history oft the current R-2 zoned property with the intention to rezone to MPR which would allow a lower-density development; also stating thej property has nice topo with creeks and streams throughout and would allow abundant open green space (referencing the site plan). Mr. Larkin dissected each recommendation stating whether his client was agreeable or had concerns; he continued by explaining he has met with DOT regarding a few stipulation concerns, specifically #5,6,7 James Steele commented some of the recommendations mirror the development regulations, therefore those items should bel handled during the plan review process: not necessarily needed through planning & There was in-depth discussion regarding the above mentioned stipulations, specifically monies used for road improvement projects; whether some stipulations are development requirements and not specific to Jacob Wix asked Mr. Larkin if any development reviews of R-2 to MPR have been assessed. Mr. Larkin Mr. Wix went on to express the concerns of the school district and overflow of surrounding schools, citing with these developments, the turnaround for the district to build out new classrooms is not immediate quoting "we are not the field of dreams, where ify you build it, they will come". They are There was discussion between Planning Commission, Staff and developer Todd Terwilliger regarding home price points, sewer & water availability and circled back to clarify the stipulation as to the legalities As to the home price points, James Steele expressed his concerns that graduating students will not be able  &9.  zoning.  zoning and the necessity ofat traffic impact study. replied a study has notl been done nor a: zoning comparison.  already here.  ofn monies used for road improvement(s).  to afford housing.  No further questions from Planning Commission. There was no one to speak on behalfo of the application.  mpper/imputComments ppslie.mptCAmmeNs installed at the mail kiosks. and well-lit.  There was no one with comments, questions or concerns regarding the application.  Ms. Helene had one last question for Mr. Larkin regarding whether or not security cameras would be Mr. Larkin stated he was: not sure, and deferred tol Mr. Terwilliger who offered to have the kiosks covered Ms. Helene emphasized the importance upon having a stipulation as to thei installation of security cameras James Steele made a motion to APPROVE application 2024-32-Z with the following listed stipulations  due to increased crimes oftheft at mail kiosks.  and amendments: October 22, 2024 Page 2of6  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission    1. Owner/Developer agrees access to the development shall be determined during the 2. Owner/Developer agrees to provide a traffic impact study for the development and coordinate with Paulding County DOT on methodology and parameters of the 3. 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 4. Owner/Developer agrees to enter into a Development Agreement with Paulding County for the realignment and improvements to Snote Jones Road to meet a 35 mph speed limit and the Paulding County Development Regulations. 5. Owne/Develeperagresteprovidecentribatemeishew-perlettowards-rondway  plan review process.  study.  Calming.  improvements: aturevehicularaces,  Owne/Develeper-mgres-te-ceerdimate-W#-a4yeeemt-preperty-ewmers-regarding 5. Owner/Developer agrees that streets within the attached single-family homes portion oft the development will be constructed to an S-3 road thickness standard. . Owner/Developer will beaéquired to adress pedestrian access across Carterenih Highway concerning amenities and mail kiosk(s). A second mail kiosk will be  required on the eastern portion oft the development. maintained by the Home Owners. Association (HOA).  7. Owner/Developer agrees the mail kiosks shall have security cameras installed and 8. OwmerPeveleper-agreehaigstas-ereatached-residemtia-umis fowmhemes/shall-revide-emowgh-spmeete-preventvehele-frem-eneronehing-inte  heromdway-anderoverthesidewalk,  Seconded by Sammy Callahan. Motion carried. (5-1-1). FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Steele and Wix  AGAINST: Leggett ABSTAIN: Palmer  The recommendations will be forwarded for consideration to the Paulding Board of Commissioners' meeting on November 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Applicant and/or applicant's agent must be present for  consideration. October 22, 2024 Page 3 of6  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission    2024-33-Z Application by KENNETH 0. MCMICHEN requesting to rezone 12.2 acres from R-2 (Suburban Residential District) tol B-2 (Highway Business District): for commercial/o office park. Property is located in Land Lot 614; District 3; Section 3; located along the east side ofI Dallas-Acworth Highway Mr. Robinson stated staff did not receive any calls or letters in opposition to the application. Staff Kenneth McMichen mentioned wanting to rezone thej property from R-2t to B-2: for commercial purposes. Chairman Palmer asked Mr. McMichen what type of commercial use(s) he intended for the property, in Chairman Palmer asked if Mr. McMichen was agreeable to staff's recommendations. Mr. McMichen responded he didi not understand stipulation #4 regarding a traffic memo/traffic study. There was a brief discussion between Chairman Palmer and DOT Director George Jones as to a timeline on when a traffic study would be submitted to Plan Review once Mr. McMichen decides which route to Lastly, Chairman Palmer asked Mr. McMichen if he understands the uses which are allowed in the B-2  (SR 92), north ofCrossroads) Drive. POST1. recommends approval with four stipulations.  which Mr. McMichen stated he did not know.  take pending the rezoning.  zoning district. Mr. McMichen stated he does understand. No further questions from Planning Commission. There was no one to speak on behalf of the application.  Smper/ImpulCemmenty mpsliep.mptcommens  There was no one with comments, questions or concerns regarding the application.  Roger Leggett made ai motion to. APPROVE application 2024-33-Z. Seconded by Helene Fitzgerald. County Attorney Jayson Phillips interjected for clarity if Mr. Leggett's motion included the four 1. Owner/Developer agrees no billboard signs will bel located on the site/property. 2. Owner/Developer agrees access to the development shall be determined during the plan 3. Owner/Developer agrees that access along SR 92 will be coordinated and approved by 4. Owner/Developer agrees to provide a traffic memo/traffici impact study for the development and coordinate with Paulding County DOT on methodology and parameters  stipulations #41 being amended  review process.  Georgia Dyammamtafamperatan.  of the study during the) plan review process.  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission  October 22, 2024 Page 4of6    Seconded by Helene Fitzgerald. Motion carries (6-0-1).  FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Wix, Steele and Leggett  AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer  The recommendations will be forwarded for consideration to the Paulding Board of Commissioners' meeting on November 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Applicant and/or applicant's agent must be present for  consideration.  2024-34-2 (CoH): Application by AIDE BARRON CASTILLO requesting to rezone 1.816 acres from R-2 (Suburban Residential District) to B-2 (Highway Business District) within the City Limits of Hiram to accommodate a growing car repair and sales business and lot. Property is located in Land Lot 543; District 2; Section 3; on the west side of Hiram-Acworth Highway (SR 92), north of Jimmy Lee Smith Mr. Robinson and staff did not receive any calls or letters in opposition of this application. Staff  Pkwy. POST3.  recommends approval with five stipulations. Joel Larkin fori the applicant.  Mr. Larkin gave a brief history of the property, citing the proposed use for the clients to expand their existing car repair and sales lot; also seeking a variance to reduce the rear and. north side setbacks from 40ft to 10ft. Mr. Larkin stated his clients will prepare a buffer mitigation plan at the time of the Plan Chairman Palmer asked if Mr. Larkin is agreeable to the stipulations. Mr. Larkin responded he is agreeable, however, asked if stipulation #5 could be amended as he did not feel it necessary to submit a DOTDirector George. Jones stated he was amenable to amend the stipulation allowing Mr. Larkin and his client to provide data reflecting the day and peak hour trip generations. Any other additional information  Review process. traffic: study.  may bei required during thel Plan Review process.  Mr. Larkin agreed.  No further questions from Planning Commission. There was no one to speak on behalf oft the application.  uppat/mput/comments ppsiiep.mpu/comnens  There was: no one with concerns or questions to the application.  James Steele made a motion to APPROVE application 2024-34-L (CoH) with the listed stipulations, 1. Owner/Developer agrees no wrecked, damaged ori inoperable vehicles willl be allowed on the  amending #5 and adding #6 variance request:  sitei for more than 30 days.  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission  October 22,2024 Page 5of6    2. Owner/Developer. agrees the proposed building will be consistent in architecture with the 3. Owner/Developer. agrees access to the development shalll be determined during thej plan 4. Owner/Developer agrees access along Hiram-Acworth Highway (SR 92) will be coordinated - Owner/Develeperagreesteproviaetralle-mememe/tralleimpaetstudy-orthe levelopment-andeeprdimatewit-PauldingCoMnty-DOTO-metnodelegy-and-parameters 5. Owner/Deyeloper agrees to coordinate with Paulding County DOT and provide day and  building elevations submitted as part of this rezoning application.  review process.  and approved by Georgia Department ofTransportation.  efthe-study.  peak hour (vehicle) trip generation. Variance Request review process.  6. Reduce the required buffer along the northern and western common boundary lines of the property from 40 ft. to 10 ft. and to include a landscape plan for approval through the plan  Seconded by RogerLeggett. Motion carries (6-0-1).  FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Wix, Steele and Leggett  AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer November 19, 2024 at 2PM. Motion carries (6-0-1).  Mr. Robinson announced the date for the last Planning Commission meeting of the year will be There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Jacob Wix; seconded by Ellis Astin.  FOR: Astin, Fitzgerald, Callahan, Wix, Steele and Leggett  AGAINST: None ABSTAIN: Palmer The meeting adjourned at 3:191 PM. SR  Roger Leggett, Vice-Chairman  Minutes: Paulding County Planning Commission  October 22,2024 Page 6 of6