Cmo - E SIONECHEST PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Stonecrest City Hall*-6:00 p.m. *In-Person Meeting December 3, 2024 Summary Minutes Ass set forthi int the Americans with) Disabilities Acto ofl 1990, the City ofs Stonecrest will assisto citizens withs special needs given notice (7 working days)t top participatei ina any open meetings ofthe City ofs Stonecrest. Please contact the City Clerk'sOffice viat telephone (770-224-0200). Citizen Access: Stonecrest YouTube Live Channel Citizens wishing to make a comment during the public hearing portion of the meeting can do sO by attending the hearing in-person or submitting their comment(s) to Planning and Zoning Staff via email Plamming-Zonin@stOTecresugo on the day of hearing, no later than 2:00 PM, to be read into the When iti is your turn to. speak, please place) your comment card on the podium, state) your name, address, andi relationship to the case. There is a ten (10) minutes time limit for each item per side during all public record at the hearing. hearings. Only the applicant may reserve time for rebuttal. CALLTO ORDER II. ROLL CALL Chairperson Eric Hubbard (District 3) called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Chairperson Eric Hubbard (District 3) called the roll. Vice Chairperson Erica Williams (District 1), Commissioner. Joyce Walker (District 2), Commissioner Pearl Hollis (District 4), and Commissioner Planning/Zoning Director Shawanna Qawiy, Deputy Director Ellis Still, Senior Planner Ramona Eversley, Planner Fellisha Blair, Zoning Administrative Technician Abeykoon. Abeykoon, and Planning Administrative Technician Cobi Brown were in attendance. City Attorney Alicia' Thompson attended Lemuel Hawkins (District 5) were all present. the meeting virtually. III. APPROVAL OF THE. AGENDA Chairperson Hubbard made a motion to APPROVE the agenda for December 3, 2024. The motion was moved by Commissioner Hawkins and was seconded by Commissioner Walker. It was IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Plamning Commission meeting minutes dated APPROVED by a unanimous vote. 5-0-0 October 1, 2024. Chairperson Hubbard made a motion to APPROVE the meeting minutes for October 1,2024. The motion was moved by Vice Chairperson Willaims and seconded by Commissioner Hollis. It was APPROVED by a unanimous vote. 5-0-0 V. AMNOUNCEMENIS) The current members ofthel Planning Commission have been reappointed to serve next year in 2025. VI. OLD BUSINESS N/A VII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. PUBLICHEARING CASE #: RZ24-004 APPLICANT: Jesse Clark ofNVR/Ryan Homes LOCATION: 2680 Panola Rd The request is to rezone the parcel from C-1 (Local Commercial) to MR-2 (Medium Density Residential -2) for the development ofai mixed residential community. Joseph Willaims senior pastor of Salem Bible Church came up to speak. He stated that they have been partners with the community for almost 40 years. There is a need for residential development in the community which will bring in more residents for the support ofthe commercial development which will be comparable to what is outside oft the city such as Buckhead. During the process, they have been collaborating and communicating with the community to gather information on what residents would Joe Mosca who works for Ryan Homes/NVR came up to speak. The company has been operating for over 75 years and has the resources and team to bring the project to completion. They have two other Jessie Clark came up to speak. He reiterated that the community had aj part in the creation oft their project. The proposed intergenerational community that features different housing types addresses the City'scomprehensive plan. Homeownership is an aspect oft the development that will influence the commercial portion. The rezoning will allow the proposed single-family attached homes to bei included. The community will also feature active adult townhomes, front-loaded townhomes, and rear-loaded townhomes. There will be traffic calming measures such as a roundabout or stoplight as well as sidewalks and crosswalks for safe routes to schools. He also mentioned that they have applied for two There will be a six-foot opaque fence placed to separate the proposed development from the currently like the legacy development to feature. projects in the City of Stonecrest. variances for the development as well. existing community north ofthe proposed development to help with privacy. There was one to speak in opposition of the application. Mia Smith resident oft the Shirewck subdivision came up to speak. She stated that shel bought her home in 1997 and over the years as development increased SO has traffic. She appreciates the nature behind Jessie Clark came back for a rebuttal. He stated that the land is currently zoned to allow townhomes, but fort their proposed project they would like to downzone from al high-intensity use to allow the single-family homes. Residential development is needed in the area and there will be aj privacy fence her home and stated another residential development is not needed. added. Public Hearing was closed. 2. DECISION CASE #: RZ24-004 APPLICANT: Jesse Clark ofNVR/Ryan Homes LOCATION: 2680 Panola Rd The request is to rezone the parcel from C-1 (Local Commercial) tol MR-2 (Medium Density Commissioner Hawkins asked about the height oft the privacy fence and ifit could be taller. He also Jessie Clark responded by stating that the development doesi include sidewalks and that they originally Commissioner Williams stated that she agreed with the comment ofal higher privacy fence. She also asked ifthere would be a play area for children and for the square footage oft the homes. Jessie Clark stated that there will be several amenities such as pools, clubhouses, pocket parks, and Residential -2) for the development ofar mixed residential community. asked ift they would include sidewalks int the development. proposed a six-foot fence. pickleball courts. Joe Mosca stated that the homes will range from 1,400 to 2,200 sqft Commissioner Walker asked about the time frame for the development as well is the company has Jessie Clark stated the goal is to break ground in 2026 and around three to four years to build and sell the homes. He also stated that the company works with realtors. There will be model homes and an their own designated realtors. office on site for the customer service experience. Commissioner Hollis asked about the proposed high-end restaurants and a visual. Joseph Williams stated that there will be a town hall meeting held to get ideas from the community as to what retail, restaurants, etc. they would like. They will reach out to developers around the country and choose the company that will be able to give everyone what they are looking for. He stated that they currently do not have a visual oft the commercial area oft the development. Vice Chairperson Williams stated the importance ofs sit-down restaurants for bonding. She asked if there would be an HOA, ifminority contractors would be a part oft the build, access points, and traffic. Jessie Clark stated that all oftheir developers have HOAS and that al bid is opened for contractors. Kenneth Wood stated that for traffic they are proposing a round-a-bout which will assist with speeding in the area as well. There will be controlled access points for the workers during the construction period. There will be multiple entrances into the community for residents once completed. Chairperson Hubbard mentioned the improvements that GDOTand) MARTA will be making to the Chairperson Hubbard made the motion to recommend APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS as area to help with traffic outlined by the: staff with an additional condition for an eight-foot privacy fence for thej proposed development. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairperson Williams. The application was APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS unanimously 5-0-0. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 pm. Respectfully submitted by Cobi Brown s gik o/-07-20a CHAIRPERSON ZD SECRETARY Date: 1//s Date: