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City of Smyrna
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
7:00 PM
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Smyrna, Georgia 30080
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Roll Call
Present: 8 - Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember
Austin Wagner, Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles
Welch, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Councilmember Tim Gould and
Councilmember Lewis Wheaton
Also Present: 1 - Scott Cochran
Call to Order
Staff: 9 - Joe Bennett, Penny Moceri, Heather Peacon-Corn, Jennifer Bennett,
Russell Martin, Joey Staubes, Kevin Moore, Tyler Addison and Tina
Monaghan
Mayor Derek Norton called the January 19, 2021 Mayor and Council Meeting to order
at 7:01 PM.
Invocation and Pledge:
Justin Kier, International Gospel Outreach Church (1101 Windy Hill Rd) delivered the
Invocation and led all in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. Agenda Changes:
3. Mayoral Report:
There were no agenda changes.
Mayor Derek Norton read aloud a report of events and updates as we enter into a new
year.
4. Land Issues/Zonings/Annexations:
A. Approval of Ordinance ORD2020-18 - Annexation request (100% owners
requesting annexation) - all tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land
Lots 684 and 685 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County,
Georgia; a total of 1.1143 acres, being known as 1953 Watkins Road,
Smyrna, GA 30080, will be effective February 1, 2021 and part of Ward 7
and authorizes the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Councilmember Lewis Wheaton made a motion to table indefinitely the approval of
Ordinance ORD2020-18 - Annexation request (100% owners requesting annexation) -
all tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 684 and 685 of the 17th District,
2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia; a total of 1.1143 acres, being known as 1953
Watkins Road, Smyrna, GA 30080, will be effective February 1, 2021 and part of Ward
7 and authorizes the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents at the request of
the applicant. Councilmember Travis Lindley seconded the motion.
The motion to table indefinitely was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Gould
and Councilmember Wheaton
B. Approval of Ordinance ORD2020-19 - Annexation request (100% owners
requesting annexation) - all tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land
Lots 685 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia; a total
of 0.83 acres, being known as 1960 Watkins Road, Smyrna, GA 30080,
will be effective February 1, 2021 and part of Ward 7 and authorizes the
Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Councilmember Lewis Wheaton made a motion to table indefinitely the approval of
Ordinance ORD2020-19 - Annexation request (100% owners requesting annexation) -
all tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 685 of the 17th District, 2nd
Section, Cobb County, Georgia; a total of 0.83 acres, being known as 1960 Watkins
Road, Smyrna, GA 30080, will be effective February 1, 2021 and part of Ward 7 and
authorizes the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents at the request of the
applicant. Councilmember Tim Gould seconded the motion.
The motion to table indefinitely was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Gould
and Councilmember Wheaton
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C. ORD2020-20 Approval of Ordinance ORD2020-20 - Annexation request (100% owners
requesting annexation) - all tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land
Lots 685 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia; a total
of 0.83 acres, being known as 2021 Watkins Road, Smyrna, GA 30080,
will be effective February 1, 2021 and part of Ward 7 and authorizes the
Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Councilmember Lewis Wheaton made a motion to table indefinitely the approval of
Ordinance ORD2020-20 - Annexation request (100% owners requesting annexation) -
all tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 685 of the 17th District, 2nd
Section, Cobb County, Georgia; a total of 0.83 acres, being known as 2021 Watkins
Road, Smyrna, GA 30080, will be effective February 1, 2021 and part of Ward 7 and
authorizes the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents at the request of the
applicant. Councilmember Susan Wilkinson seconded the motion.
The motion to table indefinitely at the request of the applicant was carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Gould
and Councilmember Wheaton
D. 2020-521 Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z20-015 - Allow rezoning from NS to
GC for the use as a corporate office - 1.5 acres - Land Lot 523 - 1298
Concord Road - Shamrock Building Systems Inc.
Councilmember Tim Gould asked Attorney Garvis Sams to come up and present the
request.
Attorney Sams came up to the podium to offer explanation of the request as he is the
representative of the applicant. He stated that he and the applicant would be willing to
table the request to a future meeting so further discussion can be had and any
concerns can be addressed.
Councilmember Tim Gould made a motion to table Zoning Request - Z20-015 - Allow
rezoning from NS to GC for the use as a corporate office - 1.5 acres - Land Lot 523 -
1298 Concord Road - Shamrock Building Systems Inc. to the February 1, 2021 Mayor
and Council meeting. Councilmember Susan Wilkinson seconded the motion.
The motion to table was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Gould
and Councilmember Wheaton
E. 2019-440 Public Hearing / NO VOTE ITEM - Zoning Request - Z19-019 -
Rezoning from NRC & OI to RM-10-13D for the development of 144
residential units at a density of 6.01 units per acre - 23.95 Acres - Land
Lots 775, 810, & 811 - 2320 Campbell Road - InLine Communities, LLC.
Mayor Norton asked that those wanting to speak come up and be sworn in by City
Attorney Scott Cochran.
Interim City Administrator Joe Bennett gave the background for the agenda item.
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InLine Communities LLC is requesting to annex and rezone 23.95 acres at 2320
Campbell Road from NRC & OI (Cobb County) to RM-10-PD for the development of
134 single-family attached units and 10 single family detached units at a density of
6.01 units per acre. The original rezoning plan called for a rezoning to MU -Conditional
for the development of a 170-unit independent senior living facility and 114 townhome
units at a density of 11.85 units per acre; however, the plan was revised due to
concerns from the public about traffic and density. The Planning Board recommended
denial of the rezoning to MU -Conditional by a vote of 6-0 at the July 13, 2020 meeting,
and denial of the rezoning to RM-10-PD at the December 14, 2020 meeting.
Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from NRC & OI
(County) to RM-10-PD on 23.95 acres for a 144-unit residential community at a density
of 6.01 units per acre. The rezoning represents a downzoning from a commercial use
to single-family attached units and the development meets many goals and policies in
the Comprehensive Plan and Spring Road LCI, which serve to support housing diversity
in the area. Community
Development recommends approval including those variances supported by staff as
shown above, with conditions.
Community Development Director Rusty Martin provided additional information with a
power point presentation. He went through all the information very thoroughly. InLine
Communities LLC is requesting to annex and rezone 23.95 acres at 2320 Campbell
Road from NRC & OI (Cobb County) to RM-10-PD for the development of 144
single-family attached & detached units at a density of 6.01 units per acre. The original
rezoning plan called for the development of a 170-unit independent senior living facility
and 114 townhome units at a density of 11.85 units per acre; however, the plan was
revised due to concerns from the public about traffic and density. The proposed
development will consist of 134 townhome units spread across 26 buildings and 10
single-family detached units. The townhome buildings range in size between three and
six units per building. There will be four three -unit buildings, three four -unit buildings,
four five -unit buildings, and fifteen six -unit buildings. The applicant is proposing two
townhome products: a 20' wide, three-story rear -entry townhome, a 22' wide, three-story
rear -entry townhome and a 24' wide, three-story front -entry townhome. The proposed
floor area for the townhomes will range between 2,200 sq. ft. and 2,700 sq. ft. The
proposed unit breakdown between the unit types is: 77, 20' & 22' wide rear -entry units,
67, 24' wide front -entry units, and 10 single-family
detached units. The detached single-family units will be adjacent to Vinings Pointe
where the ridge begins to flatten to bring this section further into scale with the
adjacent neighborhood. The proposed development will be accessed by a full access
drive on Campbell Road and rightinlright-out access drive on Spring Road with the
streets and utilities within the development being private. A new future public
right-of-way is proposed that will run from the Campbell Road intersection at the west
to the Argyle Elementary School to the east. The applicant is proposing the new public
road in accordance with the Spring Road LCi study, which contemplates a new local
street that will run parallel to Spring Road to connect this area with Cumberland
Boulevard.
The long-term purpose of this connection would be to relieve traffic congestion on
Spring Road by providing alternative access to Cumberland Boulevard. The proposed
plan reflects sidewalks throughout the community with connections from Campbell
Road, Spring Road and Woodruff Drive to the development and future connections
along the new proposed road. The original zoning proposal included a new vehicular
connection to Woodruff Drive; however, that connection was removed due to concerns
regarding cut -through traffic and the impacts to the intersection of Spring Road and
Woodruff Drive. The proposed streets within the development
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will be private but will be built to the Civs construction standards. The utilities with the
community (i. e. water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer) will be the private and the
responsibility of the HOA. The original plan proposed gated entrances for both the
townhome community and independent senior living facility, the proposed gates were
removed from the revised plan. The applicant has no intentions of gating the
community and has agreed to a stipulation prohibiting the installation of any gates in
the future. The zoning ordinance requires 2 spaces per dwelling unit for townhomes,
which would require 298 spaces. Each townhome will have a two -car garage with a
two -car driveway for a potential of four parking spaces per unit to exceed the minimum
of 298 spaces. The zoning ordinance requires guest parking to equal 25% of the total
townhome units which would require 38 spaces. The applicant proposes 54 guest
parking which is spread throughout the community and is placed in a manner to limit
on -street parking. The development will have a total of 650 parking spaces. The
applicant is representing 10.06 acres (or 429o) of open space for the development. A
community pool, amenity area, and pocket park are reflected near the Campbell Road
entrance at the front of the townhome community. Additional open space is located at
the southern end of the townhome community with a path crossing the stream to
provide passive recreation. There is one stormwater detention facility planned for the
community. The detention facility is located on the south side of the property adjacent
to the railroad right-of-way and the adjoining apartment complex. This facility will be
required to meet the City's current stormwater
management requirements. There is an existing stream buffer that constrains the
development of the property. The stream buffer runs northwest to southeast through
approximately two-thirds of the property. Community Development recommends
approval of the rezoning from NRC & OI (County) to RM-10-PD on 23.95 acres for a
144-unit townhome community at a density of 6.01 units per acre. The rezoning
represents a downzoning from a commercial use to single-family attached and
detached units. The development meets many goals and policies in the
Comprehensive Plan and Spring Road LCI, which serve to support housing diversity in
the area. Community Development recommends approval including those variances
supported by staff as shown above, with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
Requirements # 2, 8, 16 and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code are not
applicable. The following requirements remain applicable.
1. The composition of the homes in a residential subdivision shall include a mixture of
elements including; but not limited to: brick, stone, shake, hardy plank and stucco.
No elevation shall be comprised of 100 percent hardy plank siding. The residences
along extemal roadways shall not be permitted to utilize hardy plank
for any elevation facing these roads.
2. The retention pond shall be placed and screened appropriately to be unobtrusive to
homes inside and outside the development. The storm water detention plan shall be
designed to create at least a ten percent reduction in a 100 year storm event. The city
engineer shall approve all plans.
3. There shall be protective covenants on all lots. These protective covenants shall be
supplied to the City prior to the issuance of a building permit.
4. The developer shall provide at least 200 square feet of common space per lot. This
common space shall be developed with improvements for the residential subdivision
such as. gazebos, fountains, reational/playground equipment or walking trails. The
common space shall be controlled and maintained by the Homeowners Association.
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5. All utilities within the development shall be underground
6. The developer shall be responsible for any traffic improvements (including additional
right-of-way dedications) deemed necessary by either the City or the County during
construction plan review. Sidewalks shall be provided by the developer inside the
subdivision and outside the subdivision adjacent to any public right-of-way consistent
with City's requirements for the extent of the development. A grass buffer with a
minimum width of 2' shall be provided between the back of curb and sidewalk.
7. A strip of brick pavers or stamped concrete shall be installed on the street at the
subdivision entrance for a minimum distance of 20 feet.
8. The development of any streets (including private) shall conform to the City's
standards for public right-of-ways.
9. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
10. The developer will install decorative streetlights within the development subject to
approval by the city engineer. Utilization of low intensity, environmental type lighting,
the illumination of which shall be confined within the perimeter of the subject property
through the use of 'full -cutoff lighting"
11. The developer will comply with the City's current tree ordinance. All required tree
protection measures shall be adhered to by the developer during construction.
12. All landscape plans must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Georgia
Registered Landscape Architect for any common areas or entrances.
13. All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as
appropriate.
Special Conditions
14. The development shall maintain the following setbacks:
Townhomes
Front — 50' (Spring Road)
Front (along Campbell Road Extension) -10'
Eastern Side — 35'
Western Side — 35'
Side (Adjacent to Gas Station) — 0'
Rear— 40'
Single -Family Homes
Front— 20'
Side — 5'
Rear— 20'
15. The development shall maintain the following building separations:
Side to Side — 30' (Western Side of Development)
Side to Side - 20' (Eastern Side of Development)Front to Side — 40'
Front to Back — 50'
Front to Front — 50'
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Back to Back — 50'
16. The single-family lots shall have a minimum lot size of 4,200 sq. ft.
17. The maximum impervious surface area coverage for the development shall be
65%.
18. The maximum building height for the townhomes shall be 45'.
19. The maximum number of units per building shall be 6 units.
20. The developer shall install deceleration lanes at the entrance of the development
along Spring Road and Campbell Road with a minimum length of 100 feet and taper of
50 feet.
21. The developer shall provide a left turn lane to the development on Campbell Road
for southbound traffic.
22. The developer shall provide access management that restricts turning movements
near the Spring Road intersection on Campbell Road.
23. The developer shall construct a dedicated eastbound right -turn lane on Spring
Road and connect it to the existing dedicated receiving lane on Cumberland Boulevard
to form a free flow right -turn lane movement.
24. The developer shall change the signal phasing of the southbound right -turn lane to
"Protected -Overlap" at the Spring Rd & Cumberland Boulevard intersection.
25. The developer shall restripe the existing southbound shared 'through and left
turn -lane' into a shared through/right-turnAeft-tum-lane on Village Parkway.
26. The developer shall change the signal phasing of the southbound fight -turn
approaches to "Protected -Overlap" at the Spring Rd & Village Parkway intersection.
27. Minimum driveway length shall be 22' from curb of street, or 20' back of sidewalk,
or 18' from alleyways.
28. The roads and utility infrastructure within the community shall be private and shall
be maintained by the HOA.
29. The 50' stream buffer and 25' impervious surface area setback along the stream
buffer shall be compensated at a ratio of 1:1 square feet for any encroachment along
the same stream buffer within the development.
30. The developer shall meet all fire access requirements deemed necessary by the
Fire Marshal during construction plan review.
31. The developer shall be responsible for any water and sewer improvements deemed
necessary by the Public Works Director during construction plan review.
32. The developer shall be responsible for any stormwater improvements deemed
necessary by the City Engineer.
33. The developer shall provide a 20' landscape buffer in accordance with Section
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1013.3 of the Zoning Ordinance along the western property line and 10' along the
Eastern property line.
34. The developer shall replace any disturbed sidewalk, curb, and gutter along the
frontage of Campbell Road and Spring Road.
35. The developer shall make a sidewalk connection from the development to
Campbell Road.
36. The developer shall dedicate right-of-way along Campbell Road to meet the
minimum of 30 feet from the centerline.
37. The gating of the private roads shall be prohibited.
38. The townhome buildings throughout the development shall use brick, stone or
other architectural features/materials in lieu of 100% hardy -plank lap siding. The
building elevations shall reflect three -sided architecture with the sides containing a
minimum of one-story of brick or stone facade.
39. The Campbell Road extension shall be connected to Cobb County School property
provided an agreement is settled prior to final plat. However, if no such agreement is
settled prior to final platting of the final phase the commitment will terminate or expire.
40. The developer shall be responsible for a vehicular and pedestrian connection from
the private street of the subdivision to Woodruff Drive. The proposed connection shall
be reviewed by the City Engineer during the permitting process for a Land Disturbance
Permit.
41. Approval of the subject property for the RM-10-PD zoning district shall be
conditioned upon the development of the property in substantial compliance with the
site plan submitted 111912020 and created by Planners and Engineers Collaborative
and all zoning stipulations above. Should there be any conflict
between the zoning conditions above and the approved site plan, the zoning
stipulations above shall apply.
42. The applicant shall be bound to the elevations submitted on 1119121. Approval of
any change to the elevations must be obtained from the Director of Community
Development.
Ward 1 Councilmember Glenn Pickens asked what the current zoning is in the county
as well as an explanation of the differences between now and what was originally
submitted.
Councilmember Tim Gould asked how many acres of the property is zoned Ol.
Campbell Road extension question as relating to Argyle Elementary School.
Councilmember Charles "Corkey" Welch inquired about original plan and whether it the
one that was denied.
Councilmember Gould requested that Mr. Martin explain the process of annexation and
rezoning.
Councilmember Austin Wagner mentioned the LCI Study and how it relates to density
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in that area. Mr. Martin explained that this property was not contemplated as pan of the
study because it was in the County.
Councilmember Pickens asked for a brief explanation of the LCl study and what it
says as far as taking traffic off of Campbell Road and directing it elsewhere.
Councilmember Welch asked Attorney Scott Cochran if this would trigger a 12-month
delay in the applicant being able to resubmit to county. The advice given was if turn
down zoning, then turn down annexation. This should keep the applicant from a 12
month delay in reapplication.
Mayor Norton invited the applicant to come forward.
Attorney Kevin Moore represented the applicant. He went through a power point with
detailed information regarding the project.
Mr. Kenneth Wood, professional design engineer, came up to speak. He was the
primary designer of the project. He came up with creative ideas to keep a two-story
elevation from a site line perspective including grading down which lowers the elevation.
There has been much consideration taken in creating a less impactful perspective for
the areas that abut the Vinings Point subdivision.
Attorney Kevin Moore returned to the podium to conclude his presentation.
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson asked about the elevations of the homes.
Mr. Moore went into great detail about the traffic improvements that will be made.
Councilmember Tim Gould requested that he go over the traffic information once again
since it is so important to the project.
Councilmember Wilkinson wanted to know if there could be rentals or if there were
limits on rentals. Mandatory HOA and no recommendation has been made on rentals.
Mayor Norton asked Mr. Rusty Martin if there was something in code that limits rentals.
Sometimes there is a 10% cap added in.
The applicant would be agreeable to add a 10% rental cap in the covenants.
Councilmember Wilkinson expressed concern about the median on Campbell Road
which would prevent some making a left out of their parking lot. Mr. Martin clarified
that this is a conceptual plan and that final plans would be locked in at the time of
permitting.
Councilmember Pickens asked about price point of single-family homes and timeline
of construction.
Councilmember Gould spoke about emails received stating that a school could have
been built there. The school board did not reach out to the property owners about this
at all. There was a meeting with the school district, and they were not interested in the
property for a school purpose.
Councilmember Lewis Wheaton inquired about the price range. He wanted to know if
these price ranges included the brick siding requirements.
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Mayor Norton said he received questions about why townhomes and why not all single
family? Single family throughout would restrict the price point and quality. Topography
was also an issue especially during the thin stretch of the property.
Councilmember Wilkinson wanted to know if the sidewalks would follow all the way
through.
Councilmember Austin Wagner inquired about different uses and something with more
community uses with the northern part of the property. Retail would add to traffic rather
than take away.
Councilmember Wilkinson asked about the entry of the units facing Spring.
Councilmember Pickens asked about the area around the stream buffer. Mr. Wood
said that it will be kept as a mulch trail to complement the mature trees.
Councilmember Wilkinson asked about the pool amenities that will be included
Mayor Norton opened the public hearing at 8:34 pm.
Mr. Monte Bye, Spring Street, and 14 year resident of Smyrna. He is against the
development and read a statement that was made by former Community Development
Director Ken Suddreth when there was a proposal three years ago. He spoke about
the traffic impact as well as the LCI study and whether or not it fits in with this plan.
Mr. James Smith, Westfield Trace, is against the development. He is Ward 5
representative on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Traffic will be a problem. Not
in with the LCi plan. Was a firefighter in the city for years and worked many accidents
at these intersections. Also, in a school zone which is always backed up in the area.
Thinks this could be kept undeveloped or turned in to a park.
Mr. Skyler Akins, resident of Countryside at Cumberland Homes, is here to represent
his neighborhood who are against this request.
Mr. Chris Zweifel, 3289 Lee Street, in favor of the development. This will bring jobs,
help with housing, and protecting environment. (Via phone)
Ms. Andrea Blustein, 2407 Countryside, here to represent Leslie Lightfoot who passed
away three months ago. Not in favor of the development. Too many townhouses and
too much of a traffic burden.
Ms. Jenni Shover, resident of Vinings Point, was against the development.
Ms. Wilda Brown, Countryside at Cumberland resident, lived in Smyrna for 14 years.
Against the development. Traffic is already bad. What about the environmental
impact? What will the impact on schools be? Air quality impact. Has cancer and
thinks Stengenics was involved. impact on water and sewer. City should take the
property and make it a park or community center with walking trails.
Mr. Andy Jones, 2813 Spring Drive, was told that topography is what has kept that
property from being developed years ago. Concerned about water run off and
retention. Thinks using the property for parks, or community uses would be ideal.
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Ms. Donna Buffington, resident of Vinings Point, lived in city for 22 years. is against
the development. Her home is against the line where the townhomes would be. She is
also concerned about the traffic and school.
Ms. Maggie Shannon, 2060 Nancy Circle, concerned about connectivity. Not a gated
community, but setup to feel like one. Wants to walk her dogs through the
neighborhood. Doesn't want Woodruff to be closed off because it will eliminate
connectivity. Parallel parking, rear entry garages, and trees would be lovely.
Concerned about middle school which is overcrowded. Concerned about pedestrian
safety. No school buses so kids must walk.
Ms. Anne Marie Chamblee, 2948 Lexington Trace, concerned about the proposed
median which will create more accidents than there is already there. How are these
homes considered affordable housing?
Mr. Christopher J Wilkes, 3279 lsoline Way, concerned about the traffic issues which
affect him. He has lived in Argyle Estates for four years and it gets drastically worse
each year.
Public hearing was closed by Mayor Norton at 9:29 PM.
No motion was made. This was a public hearing only item.
F. ORD2021. Approval of Ordinance ORD2020-22 - Annexation request (100% owners
requesting annexation) - all tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land
Lots 775, 810, & 811 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County,
Georgia; a total of 23.95 acres at 2320 Campbell Road, Smyrna, GA,
30080 InLine Communities, LLC., will be effective February 1, 2021 and
a part of Ward 1 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related
documents.
Councilmember Glenn Pickens asked Community Development Director Rusty Martin
to come forward and speak about the traffic study.
Mayor Norton commended Councilmember Pickens for all the work that he put into the
project.
Councilmember Pickens requested that everyone view the big picture from when: they
started to where they are now.
Councilmember Glenn Pickens made a motion to approve Ordinance ORD2021-01
Annexation request (100% owners requesting annexation) - all tract or parcel of land
lying and being in Land Lots 775, 810, & 811 of the 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb
County, Georgia; a total of 23.95 acres at 2320 Campbell Road, Smyrna, GA, 30080
InLine Communities, LLC., will be effective February 1, 2021 and a part of Ward 1 and
authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. Councilmember Tim
Gould seconded the motion.
The motion to approve was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch
and Councilmember Gould
Nay: 3 - Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Wilkinson and Councilmember
Wheaton
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G. 2020-539 FINAL VOTE - Zoning Request - Z19-019 - Rezoning from NRC & OI to
RM-10-PD for the development of 144 residential units at a density of
6.01 units per acre - 23.95 Acres - Land Lots 775, 810, & 811 - 2320
Campbell Road - InLine Communities, LLC. -
Councilmember Glenn Pickens made a motion to approve Zoning Request - Z19-019 -
Rezoning from NRC & OI to RM-10-PD for the development of 144 residential units at a
density of 6.01 units per acre - 23.95 Acres - Land Lots 775, 810, & 811 - 2320
Campbell Road - InLine Communities, LLC. Councilmember Charles "Corkey" Welch
seconded the motion.
The motion to approve was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch
and Councilmember Gould
Nay: 3 - Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Wilkinson and Councilmember
Wheaton
6. Privilege Licenses:
A. LIC2020-24 Privilege License Request LIC 2020-24 - Liquor (retail pouring) - 666
Smyrna Hill Drive - Sparkles of Smyrna, Inc. dba Sparkles Smyrna. Glenn
Couey is the owner and applicant.
interim City Administrator Joe Bennett read the background information. Glenn Couey
as registered agent for Sparkles of Smyrna, Inc. dba Sparkles Smyrna requests
privilege license for the sale of liquor (retail pouring) at 666 Smyrna Hill Drive. This
location has active alcohol licenses for beer and wine pouring. Glenn Couey will be the
registered agent responsible for the sale of alcohol at the referenced location. Mr.
Couey has been given a copy of the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance and attended the
mandatory alcohol awareness workshop.
A background investigation conducted by the Smyrna Police Department failed to
reveal information that would preclude the issuance of this license. Glenn Covey has
agreed to abide by the guidelines set forth by the City of Smyrna ordinance governing
the sale of alcohol. Privilege License Request LiC 2020-24 - Liquor (retail pouring) -
666 Smyrna Hill Drive - Sparkles of Smyrna, inc. dba Sparkles Smyrna with Glenn
Covey as agent.
The applicant, Mr. Glenn Couey was present and came forward to the podium. He has
been in the skating business since the 1970's. They are the original owners of the
establishment. Adult groups, corporate parties, and family reunions are just some of
the examples of where having this license would come in handy. They have had the
ability to serve beer and wine since 2013 but there have been many requests for mixed
drinks so this license is needed.
Councilmember Charles "Corkey" Welch made a motion to approve Privilege License
Request LIC 2020-24 - Liquor (retail pouring) - 666 Smyrna Hill Drive - Sparkles of
Smyrna, Inc. dba Sparkles Smyrna. Glenn Couey is the owner and applicant.
Councilmember Travis Lindley seconded the motion.
The motion to approve was carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Gould
and Councilmember Wheaton
6. Formal Business:'
A. 2021-016 Approval for the City of Smyrna's participation in the Phase III Top End
Transit Study in the amount of $17,200.00 and authorize the Mayor to
sign and execute any related documents.
The information relating to this agenda item was read by Mr. Bennett. The City of
Smyrna has been a participant in the Top End Transit Study with six other
municipalities and four Community Improvement Districts (CiD's) since 2018. The
study has already completed two phases and is about to start the third. Kimley Horn
has been the consultant responsible for the development of study. The first phase of
the study was the transit feasibility study that compared a rail -based system versus
rubber -wheel based system, as well as evaluated the local special service districts and
revenue. The second phase of the study was the pre project development
study that analyzed travel time, ridership forecasting, system maximization and project
costs. The third phase of the study will focus on three components: (1) Preliminary
station plans and project development, (2)Project messaging and communication
materials, and (3)Funding refinement and draft legislation. The total cost of the Phase
III Top End Study is $330, 000. Given the unprecedented opportunity for regional
cooperation, Atlanta Link is contributing $200, 000 in federal transit funding toward the
completion of Phase Ill. This leaves $130, 000 for the remaining cost of the study to be
split amongst the seven municipalities and four CIDs. The City of Smyrna's share of
the study is $17,200.00, which is prorated by relative population. Approval for the City
of Smyrna's participation in the Phase 111 Top End Transit Study in the amount of
$17,200.00 and
authorize the Mayor to Sign and execute any related documents.
Councilmember Tim Gould made a motion to approve the City of Smyrna's participation
in the Phase III Top End Transit Study in the amount of $17,200.00 and authorize the
Mayor to sign and execute any related documents. Councilmember Austin Wagner
seconded the motion.
The motion to approve was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Gould
and Councilmember Wheaton
B. GRA2021-01 Authorize the City of Smyrna to accept and the Mayor to execute the
2021 LMIG, Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant application from
the Georgia Department of Transportation in the amount of $464,167.78
and to supplement this grant with a required 30% Match and authorize the
Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Interim City Administrator Bennett read aloud the information pertaining to this agenda
item. Authorize the City of Smyrna to accept and the Mayor to execute the 2021
LMIG, Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant application from the Georgia
Department of Transportation in the amount of $464,167.78 and to supplement this
grant with a required The Georgia Department of Transportation has informed the City
of the availability of an LMiG grant for the FY 2021. The funding from this grant and
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our 30% match will allow the city to resurface several streets in 2021. Public Works
recommends authorization for the Mayor to execute the 2021 LMIG grant application
for $464,167.78 and to supplement this grant with the required 30% match and
authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Councilmember Charles "Corkey" Welch made a motion to approve and authorize the
City of Smyrna to accept and the Mayor to execute the 2021 LMIG, Local Maintenance
and Improvement Grant application from the Georgia Department of Transportation in
the amount of $464,167.78 and to supplement this grant with a required 30% Match
and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. Councilmember
Travis Lindley seconded the motion.
The motion to approve was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Gould
and Councilmember Wheaton
7. Commercial Building Permits:
There were no commercial building permits.
8. Consent Agenda:
City Administrator Joe Bennett read aloud the consent agenda at the pleasure of Mayor
and Council.
Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve the consent agenda as read
aloud by Interim City Administrator Joe Bennett. Councilmember Glenn Pickens
seconded the motion.
The motion to approve was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Wagner, Councilmember Lindley,
Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Gould
and Councilmember Wheaton
A. 2020-513
Approval of the December 2, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes.
B. 2020-492
Approval of the December 7, 2020 Pre -Council Meeting minutes.
C. 2020-493
Approval of the December 7, 2020 Mayor and Council Meeting minutes.
D. 2020-545
Approval of the December 17, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Minutes.
E. 2020-546
Approval of the December 21, 2020 Pre -Council Meeting Minutes.
F. 2020-547
Approval of the December 21, 2020 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes.
9. Ward / Committee Reports:
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Councilmember Glenn Pickens thanked everyone for coming out tonight
Councilmember Travis Lindley thanked everyone for offering input on the zoning.
Thanked Public Works and Joe Bennett for their leadership on the restoration of Mt.
Zion cemetery.
Councilmember Charles "Corkey" Welch thanked Councilmember Glenn Pickens for
his hard work.
Councilmember Susan Wilkinson thanked Councilmember Pickens for his work on
the zoning. She spoke of two long time residents of Ward 5 that recently passed. Ms.
Evelyn Kemp passed away recently. She was a huge fan of council meetings and
served on the Planning & Zoning Commission a long time ago. Ms. Wanda Glass was
spouse of Mike Glass who grew up on Bank Street.
Councilmember Tim Gould thanked Councilmember Pickens for his hard work. A
citizen reached out for thoughts on what happened in DC. He encouraged people to
seek the good in the community and focus on those that care rather than the negative.
Councilmember Lewis Wheaton commented on how everyone does what is best for the
city. He thanked staff for all of the hard work put in. The latest modifications on
Oakdale Road will soon be released. There will be another virtual meeting coming
soon to discuss the latest modifications..
Mayor Derek Norton thanked law enforcement for keeping everyone safe..
10. Show Cause Hearings:
11. Citizen Input:
12. Adjournment:
There were no show cause hearings.
No one signed up to participate in citizen input.
Mayor Norton adjourned the January 19, 2021 Mayor and Council meeting at 9:58 PM.
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