City of Marietta ye 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 6 farietta Meeting Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION Bob Kinney - Chairman Stephen Diffley - Vice Chairman Craig Smith, Ward 1 Frasure Hunter, Ward. 2 Boozer. McClure, Ward. 3 Byron "Tee" Anderson, Ward 4 Brenda McCrae, Ward 5 Tuesday, February 4, 2025 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers Present: Bob Kinney, Stephen Diffley, Craig Smith, Frasure Hunter; Brenda McCrae Absent: Boozer McClure, Byron "Tee " Anderson Staff: Shelby. Little, Planning & Zoning Manager; Sarah Ciccone, Planning & Zoning Administrator Lisa Rajabnik, Planning & Zoning Coordinator; Daniel White, City Attorney CALLTO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Chairman Kinney called the February 4th, 2025, Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00pm. Mr: Daniel White explained the rules and procedures followed during public hearings. MINUTES: 20250039 December 3rd, 2024, Commission Work Session and Meeting Minutes Approval oft the December 3rd, 2024, Planning Commission Work Session, and Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Mr: Diffley, seconded by. Ms. McCrae, to approve the December 3rd, 2024, Planning Commission Work Session, and Meeting City of Marietta Page 1 Printed on 2/12/2025 9:14:29AM PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes February 4, 2025 minutes. The motion carried with a vote of4-0-1. Mr Smith abstained. Approved and Finalized Absent: 2 Vote For: 4 Abstain: 1 REZONINGS: 20240987 22024-26 REZONING PR LAND, LLC. (FREEMAN GROWTH, LLC.) 22024-26 [REZONINGI PR LAND, LLC. (FREEMAN GROWTH, LLC.) are requesting the rezoning of38.64 acres located in Land Lots 1019, 1020, 1068, 1069, & 1093, District 16, Parcel 0190 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as a 787 Horizon Lane and 720 Wilshire. Avenue from LI (Light Industrial) to PRD-SF (Planned Residential Development - Single Family). Ward 5B & 6A. Ms. Little introduced rezoning request 22024-26. A public hearing was held. Mr Parks Huff represented the applicant, PR. Land, LIC. He explained the details of the proposed development and the request for rezoning. There was no. support presented; however; several individuals identified. themselves as in opposition. Cynthia McTaggart, Seminole Place resident, spoke ofthe dilapidated condition of roads and concrete culverts in the neighborhood surrounding the proposed development. Ms. McTaggart explained her concern that increased traffic would inevitably add to the deterioration ofthe roads and the failing culverts ultimately impacting neighborhood property. She questioned why there was no reference to the issues in the development plans or traffic study included with the application. Susan Reyes, Bothwell Place resident, presented opposition. Her property is adjacent to the proposed development. She stated that a town house development would negatively affect the surrounding neighborhood community which is structured around quiet dead-end. streets and large lots. Jasmin Santos, Bothwell Place resident, presented opposition. She stated that City of Marietta Page 2 Printed on 2/12/2025 9:14:29AM PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes February 4, 2025 the proposed development would disrupt the quiet neighborhood and destroy natural habitat. She stated that her neighborhood is continually threatened with plans by Mr Freeman to develop. Ms. Santos respectfully suggested that Mr: Freeman abandon his plans to develop in the interest ofthe surrounding neighborhood and community. She suggested the property was prime for park land and should not be disturbed. Casey Burns, Horizon Court resident, expressed concern for the safety ofchildren and pedestrians living in the apartment complex should Horizon Lane be used as an access into the proposed development. Carlene. Archer-Bragg, Horizon Circle resident, also expressed concernfor the safety ofchildren and pedestrians as Horizon Lane is used by children to access the playground within the community Daniel Howell, Clifton Ridge Apartments, wanted to clarify. for the Commission that Horizon Lane as it exists, is the private access road into the parking lot ofthe apartment complex with an easement proposed to be used for access into the planned development. In utilizing the easement, Horizon Lane would then become a thoroughfare through the middle ofthe complex. With permitted timej for public comment expired, Mr: Huff offered response. Mr: Huff stated that he understood the community concerns but added that the property would ultimately be developed whether residentially or under the present Light Industrial zoning. He added that residential zoning and the proposed town home development should be considered more favorable and in the best interest of the surrounding neighborhood. The Commission members asked for more detail regarding. flood plains, watershed management, natural habitat preservation, and recreational areas. Mr: Huff with the assistance of Mr Michael Miller; Piedmont Residential, responded satisfactorily. With no, further comment or questions, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Mr: Smith, seconded by Ms. McCrae to recommend denial of the request. The motion carried with a vote of5-0-0. Should Council choose to approve the request as presented, the following variances/conditions would be incorporated with zoning: 1. Variance to allow one (1) driveway parking space for each tandem townhome unit (142 units) be provided as off-street guest parking. [$708.09 (B.1.d)7 2. Variance to decrease the provision of recreation areas at a ratio of 1 acre per 50 units from 3.84 acres to 1.77 acres. [$708.09 (B.1.h)) 3. Variance to waive the requirement that 75% of units are within 300, feet ofo an active recreation area [$708.09 (B.1.h)) 4. Variance to locate an active recreation area in thej floodplain [$708.09 (B.1.h)) 5. Variance to waive the requirement for four-sided architecture for the interior sides oftandem townhome units. [$708.09 (B. .1.b)) City of Marietta Page 3 Printed on 2/12/2025 9:14:29AM PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes February 4, 2025 6. Stipulation to allow thej four (4) existing billboards to remain and continue their nonconforming status in association with this project only, their status to be reevaluated in any. future redevelopment. Recommended for Denial Absent: 2 Vote For: 5 20250011 L2025-01 REZONINGI NOAH ROTH (PRIME GROUP, LLC.) L2025-01 REZONING) NOAH ROTH (PRIME GROUP, LLC.) are requesting the rezoning of2.5 acres located in Land Lot 574, District 17, Parcel 0190 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as a 687 Cobb Parkway South from CRC (Community Retail Commercial) to CRC (Community Retail Commercial) with an additional use for light assembly of medical equipment. Ward 1A. Ms. Little introduced 22025-01 and stated that the applicant had requested to withdraw the request but was unable to attend the meeting. A motion was made by Ms. McCrae, seconded by Mr: Diffley, to approve withdrawal ofthe request. The motion carried with a vote of5-0-0. Withdraw without prejudice Absent: 2 Vote For: 5 20250017 Z2025-02 SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT] IGLESIA BAUTISTA MARANATA, INC. Z2025-02 [SPECIAL LAND USE PERMITI IGLESIA BAUTISTA MARANATA, INC. is requesting a Special Land Use Permit for approximately 0.8 acres zoned R-2 (Single Family Residential - 2 units/acre) and located in Land Lot 1014, District 16, Parcels 0960 & 0950, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 358 & 362 Roselane Street. The Special Land Use Permit is for a place of assembly. Ward 4. Ms. Little introduced 22025-02, a Special Land Use Permit request) for the property at. 358 & 362 Roselane Street. A public hearing was held. M: Benny Bryant, Halcyon Renovations, represented the request and offered details. City of Marietta Page 4 Printed on 2/12/2025 9:14:29AM PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes February 4, 2025 There was no opposition or support for the request presented. Commission members asked questions regarding hours of use. Mr: Bryant responded satisfactorily. With nofurther questions, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Mr: Diffley, seconded by Mr: Hunter to recommend approval ofthe request as submitted. The motion carried with a vote of5-0-0. Should Council vote to approve the request as submitted, the following variances and stipulations would be incorporated with zoning. Variances: 1. Variance to waive the seventy-five (75)foot. setback from any property line for existing structures for. 358 & 362 Roselane Street 1$708.02 (E.1.b)). 2. Variance to. reduce the required parking to the existing 24 spaces between 358 & 362 Roselane Street. [$716.07 (J3. 3. An exemption plat to. formally combine the two properties must be submitted, approved by Staff and recorded within 6 months ofSLUP approval. 4. A business license application be submitted within 1 month ofapproval. Stipulations: i) Lighting shall be established in such a way that no direct light shall cast over any property line nor adversely affect neighboring properties. ii). Any new building or structure established in connection with such use must be setback no less than 75 feet from any. property line. Recommended for Approval Absent: 2 Vote For: 5 20240872 CA2025-01 [CODE AMENDMENT! CA2025-01 [CODE AMENDMENT! Proposal to amend the Comprehensive Development Code ofthe City of Marietta, Division 708, District Standards and Permitted Uses, regarding temporary accessory structures. Ms. Little introduced CA2025-01 and explained the purpose ofthe request. A public hearing was held. There was no opposition or. support presented. With no comments or questions, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Mr: Hunter; seconded by Ms. McCrae to recommend approval. The motion carried with a vote of5-0-0. City of Marietta Page 5 Printed on 2/12/2025 9:14:29AM PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes February 4, 2025 Recommended for Approval Absent: 2 Vote For: 5 OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT: The February 4th, 2025, Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7.38pm. ROBERT W. KINNÉY, Chairman Hbibik LISA H. RAJABNIK, Secretary City of Marietta Page 6 Printed on: 2/12/2025 9:14:29AM