May 4/18, 1981 Council Meeting
lar scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter
. 1981 at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by presiding officer
ank Johnson at 7:30 o'clock p.m. All Council members were present. Also
was City Attorney Charles Camp. City Clerk Willouise Spivey. Police Chief
t Little. Fire Chief Don Atkinson. Assistant Public Works Director Vic Broyles.
Director of Parks and Recreation Bill Johnston. Civil Defense Director Jim Farley.
Building Inspector Dan Steely. and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Elbert Coalson. followed by the pledge to the flag.
There were no citizen reports.
Mayor Johnson read a proclamation declaring the week of May 10-15 as Senior Citizens
Week in Smyrna. The proclamation was presented to Mrs. Rose Weldon. President of
the Smyrna Senior Citizens. Mayor Johnson commended all the Senior Citizens for
their good program in Smyrna.
Annex Mayor Johnson stated that Bennett Realty Company, R. B. Bennett. Sr..
Presi requested annexation of 13.49 acres located in Land Lot 264 which is the
requi 8 contiguous to the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna and the signer
constitutes 60% of the owners of the land area by acreage. The legal description
was read into the minutes of Mayor and Council meeting of April 6. 1981. and the
signatures validated. This hearing has been advertised twice in the local newspaper
period of 15 days. as required by State law. John Steely made a motion the
abo described 13.49 acres be annexed into the City of Smyrna and made a part of
Ward 7. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote.
R. B. Bennett. Sr.. requested the rezoning of 13.49 acres located in Land
R-20 to R-15. James H. Pruitt was in opposition to this rezoning. He
since there was only one means of ingress and egress to the property,
uld see a site plan before rezoning. He felt the rezoning to R-15 would
e value on Manson Avenue. zoned R-20. John Steely said that
entrance erty would be made through property presently zoned
did not thi rezoning would cause any decrease in value of Mr. Pruitt's
Fred Fites of 221 Deerwood Circle had some question about drainage. He
vised this was a zoning hearing and that the drainage problems would be
taken care of when lding permits were issued. The builder must comply with
all the drainage requirements called for in the zoning ordinance before construction
can begin. After further discussion. John Steely made a motion this property be
rezoned from R-20 to R-15. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0
vote.
Reed Konigsmark requested rezoning of property located on Hamby Street at
rom R-15 and GC to RM-10. for duplexes. Jerry Mills stated that he had
talked with Mr. Konigsmark and was asked to make a motion that this rezoning be tabled
until the next Council meeting. Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried by
a 7-0 vote.
Jerry Mills made a motion to suspend the rules and allow the Church Street zoning
which had previously been applied for by ~1r. Konigsmark to become a part of this agenda.
Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Jerry Mills then
made a motion to table the Church Street zoning request until the next meeting. Jim
Tolleson seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
of 49 residents was -presented to Mayor and Council.
y Steve Buggay to build a duplex on Brown Circle. This
nnlng and Zoning Board and advertised. but was withdrawn
A petition bearing the s
OPPOSing the rezoning
request was heard by the
from the agenda tonight.
Alcoholi Sorrentino's Restaurant. 2361 South Cobb Drive.
r pouring license. Elbert Coalson read a letter
from Police Chief Everett Little stating he could find no reason why the applicant.
Mr. Joseph P. Yamello. should not be granted the license. A motion was made by Elbert
Coalson to approve the pouring license for Sorrentino's Restaurant. Jerry Mills
seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Commercial building permits were presented by Dan Steely. and the following action
is recorded:
umbia Corp. . of the shopping center at 2750 Hargrove Road
d a bui permit tion esbmated at $1.643,000. Dan Steely
s ad inspected the plans and recommended the permit be approved. subject to
approval of the Fire Marshal. Jim Hawkins made a motion the permit be granted, subject
Continued - May 4, 1981
to approval of the Fire Marshal. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by
a 7-0 vote.
on be authorized to sign the contract with
ng of 21 streets in the City. Max Bacon
7-0 vote.
Jim
John
made a motion the of April 6, 1981 be approved as submitted.
seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
Jerry made a motion the minutes of April 7, 1981 be approved as submitted.
John Steely seconded the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
motion the mi nut.es of April 20. 1981 be approved as submi tted.
the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
made a motion to
of $100,000 and the
motion which carried
the cashing of a 30-day cate of Deposit
deposited in the General Fund. Jack Shinall
a 7-0 vote.
(Parks) John Steely advised the C. O. Canada plaque had been
13th had been designated for the ceremony date.
that bids be requested for the rel ighting of
leson seconded the motion which carried by a
Revenue Sharing funds.
ballfield
vote. This
a letter from Jim Farley, Di
situation of the City he
as of May 20, 1981. During
t unti 1 the budgets are
motion that the outdoor s
e. Jerry I'1i 11 s seconded
nst. The only outdoor siren
ice Station.
Civil
i ng
ion,
before
be
on which
that wi 11 be
repol"ted
department
two bid quotes on a cash register for
foll ows:
IBM - $6,044
NCR - $7,370
that the
of purchas
any.action
over to the Water
i ne. The commi ttee wi 11
Jerry Mills seconded the
for study
back to
which carried
had run into some engineering problems with
when a deVeloper has to attain an easement
his in orderto>complete the sanitary
the engineering department prior to the
permit depa;rtment not issue buil
engineering department stating
connected either to our system or a
ease-
truction.
they recei ve
been ob-
sewer system.
we need to add two sections to our
Districts and the Residential Townhouse
ex District ordinance as follows:
body, and it is hereby
and be made a part
sections of this ordinance
Ordina#ces of the
and designated as
uni tS per lot.
shall here-
al Dupl ex)
amended
lot
floor
hei ght
of two (2) stories or 35 feet; maximum lot coverage of 45%; minimum rear yard
of 30 feet; minimum side yard of 7.5 feet; and with minimum yard requirements
adjacent to a public street of 50 feet, arterial 40 feet. collector and local
20* feet.
Article VIII. uirements, Section 801 shall be amended
to add a desi Triplexes or Quadriplexes) with a
minimum lot area total of 15.000 square feet; maximum four (4) units per lot;
minimum floor area of 700 feet per unit; minimum lot width of 100 feet with a
maximum height of two (2) stories or 35 feet; maximum lot coverage of 45%; minimum
rear yard of 30 feet; minimum side yard of 10 feet. and with minimum yard require-
ments adjacent to a public street of 50 feet. arterial 40 feet, collector and
local 35 feet.
Article VII shall be amended by adding Section 707.1 to read, Section 707.1, RD
(Residential Duplex) Districts. The intention of this section in establishing
the RD District is to promote and provide for the development of two (2) family
dwellings at a low density and within any RD District the following uses shall
be permitted:
(707. 1 . 1 )
(707.1.2)
(707.1.3)
(707.1 .4)
All uses permitted in the RAO residential district. (Ord. of 12/29/77)
Two-family and multi-family dwellings. (Ord. of 12/29/77)
Residential group projects in accordance with the provisions of
Article X. Section 1013. (Ord. of 12/29/77)
Community unit plans in accordance with the provisions of Article
X, Section 1014. (Ord. of 12/29/77)
* Distance inside development
Jim Hawkins read the Residential Townhouse District ordinance as follows:
It is the intention of the governing body. and it is hereby ordained that the
p isions of this ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Zoning
o inance. City of Smyrna. and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered
to accomplish such intention.
The Zoning Ordinances of the City of Smyrna shall be amended so as to add
~istrict TO (Residential Townhouse) District with a minimum lot area total per
unit in square feet of 80,000; maximum six (6) units in a row; minimum floor
area of 900 square feet per unit; minimum lot width of 20 feet. 30 feet for an
end unit. with a ma imum height of 2~ stories or 35 feet; maximum lot coverage
of 30%; minimum yard of 40 feet outside development and 30 feet inside
development; minimum side yard of 35 feet outside development and 10 feet inside
development. with 0 feet for attached units; minimum yard requirements adjacent
to a public street of 75 feet arterial road. 50 feet collector road. 50 feet local
road and 25 feet inside development.
ons. shall be amended so as to add Section 707.2. TD
istricts). The intent of this section in establishing
nd provide for development of single-family attached
group. each house separated from adjoining houses in a row
style, changing of facade. offsets. and by firewal1s
ownership of each dwelling unit is in fee simple.
cts 1
dwellings in a row or
or group by arch
or fire separati
Within any TO Residential District, the following uses shall be permitted:
(707.2.1)
(707.2.2)
(707.2.3)
( 707 . 2 . 4 )
All uses permitted in the RAO residential district. (Ord. of 12/29/77)
Two-family and multi-family dwellings. (Ord. of 12/29/77)
Residential grotlp projects in accordance with the provisions of
Article X, Section 1013. (Ord. of 12/29/77)
Community unit plans in accordance with the provisions of Article
X, Section 1014. (Ord. of 12/29/77)
Jim Hawkins asked that these two ordinance amendments be placed on the agenda for
the next Council meeting for action.
Chief Don Atkinson s retirement
the resignation be submitted.
ed by a 7-0 vote. Max had been
months but he has known Don for years.
has done for the City over the years.
a motion that Assi
Chief. John Steely
re Chi ef Hubert Cochran assume the duti es as
the motion which carried by a 7-0 vote.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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May 18, 1981
The regUlar scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held May 18. 1981. at Smyrna
City Hall The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by presiding
officer Frank Johnson. All Council members were present except Max Bacon,
who was of town. Also present was City Attorney Charles E. Camp. Police Chief
Everett . Assistant Fire Chief Hubert Cochran, Public Works Director Jim
David, Parks and Recreation Director Bill Johnston, Civil Defense Director Jim
Farl ey and representati ves of the press.
Invocation was given by Councilman John Steely, followed by the pledge to the flag.
Mrs. Donald FisheTof Farmstead Condominiums concern
of children at Jonquil Park, when Park Drive is and widened.
advised that when the road is extended, a s i dewal k wi constructed
development to Spring Street, with a chain-link fence alongside the
this would improve safety conditions for children at the park and did
problems with speeding cars.
that was resigning from the Parks and Recrea-
after serving the for several years. Mr. Coalson presented
a Distinguished ce Award and expressed his appreciation for
on. Other members of the commission were present. and presented Mrs.
crystal jonquil as a remembrance.
gsmark requested
Sunset Avenue, from
construction of
ng area prior to
. Konigsmark woul d
he had originally
Joe Porterfield
if theY would be rented or
feet and the lot is
initially wil
expressed
ng of property located
General Commercial and R-15
Jerry Mi 11 s sai d he had
ton igh t . They did
ld two Single-story
Koni gsmarksai d he had
Street asked what type
sold. Mr. Konigsmark said
3/4 acre. The selling pri
ned by him and rented.
the rezoning if the
a greater respect for
Sunset marily zoned for anti
of the rezoning ofthi s
of al zonings onto Hamby
rezoning be approved for the construction of
seconded the motion which carried by a
corner
10, to
citizens
the
instead
to this
d be
d contain
1 be approxi-
Braithwaite
be
neigh-
and
would
Jerry
single-
rezoning of property located on
a large group ln opposition
five duplexes on the lot.
and felt the al
1140 Stephens was
rn over the drainage problems,
stated this complex would
families on the
petition bearing the s
was a letter from
Department with
increase of approximatel
on Church Street within a
Street
rezoning.
was not
lem
for
number of
tably
ities
of 47
t
s stated that Mr. Konigsmark had requested the zoning request be with-
t he had no way to notify the people concerned that their testimony would
eded tonight. After further discussion, Jerry Mills made a motion the
be denied. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote.
nt: Elbert Coalson recognized Sara McDaniel. and made a motion that she
d to fill the unexpired term of Kathy Brooks on the Parks and Recreation
on. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote.
for bleachers for Brinkley Park Were opened, read and
Galvanized
Aluminum
Dominica Recreation Products
P. O. Box J
Longwood, Fla. 32750
$3,627
$4,220
Miracle Recreation Equipment
P. O. Box 696
Snellville, Ga. 30278
$5,607
(Includes $415 Freight)
Tom t'lertl & Associ ates
7703 Tyra Cove
Jonesboro, Ga. 30236
$4,141
$4,291
$5,996 - Alternate Bid
(Assembled on Site)
John Steely made a motion the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifi-
cations, seconded by Jerry Mills. Following a question from Jerry Mills. Bill
Johnston said that $3500 had been approved in his Revenue Sharing budget for these
bleachers. which would not be sufficient. After further discussion, Jerry Mills
withdrew his second to the motion. John Steely then made a motion these bids be
t r to the committee for consideration and checking into availability of
h a recommendation back to full council. Jerry Mills seconded the motion
which carried by a 6-0 vote.
(2) Bids for 18 metal halide floodlights for Jonquil Park were opened. read and
recorded as follows:
Tom Mertl & Associates
7703 Tyra Cove
Jonesboro, Ga. 30236
$5,096.00
Smyrna L i ghti ng
1625 Spring Road
Smyrna, Ga.
$4.455.00
$3,569.40
Mayer Electri c
6460 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
No~cross. Ga. 30071
John Steely made a motion the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder. Jerry Mills
seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote.
painting the courtroom, Elbert Coalson said the
aking badly and could see no reason to paint inside
He read a letter from Chief Little listing the
ng which included roofing, flashing around windows,
stairs, replacement of rugs in the communication
fing and painting of lobby and courtroom. and repair
asement level. Bids for painting the lobby and court-
recorded as follows:
Before opening the bids
at the Police Statio
1 the roof had bee
OVemen d
ing an tion
a and Detective Bureau.
to cracks in retainer wall
room were opened. read and
Sam Lewis
$1,788.50
$2,662.00
Brinson & Assoc.
Committee and Chief Little contact Architect
determine how much it would cost to make
1 stated he would like to go ahead and set
begin repairs and avoid any further delay. After
de a motion the bids for painting be tabled to
seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote.
Mills suggested that the Police
Holmes to look at the buildi
e necessary repairs. Jack
a certain amount of money
discussion, Jack Shinall
next meeting. Elbert Coalson
the Planning and Zoni
dential Duplex and
sed in the newspaper
on at the next council
Mr. A. Dodd requested annexation of 10 acres located
e application was read as follows:
undersi gned, who constitute sixty percent (60%) of the of the
1 by acreage of the area described below, which is and
contiguous to the City of Smyrna, hereby apply to have said area annexed into
the Ci ty of Smyrna under ons of the Code of Georgi a Annotated-,
Sections 69-904 through 69- a Laws, Acts 1966, Pages 409, 410, 411,
412,413; 1971. 399; 1976. Pages 101 .1012; said property to be annexed being
described as follows, to wit:
All that tract or parcel of lying and being in the southwest corner
of Lot 707. 17th Distri<ct~ 2nd Section of Cobb County, Georgia, containing
10 acres, more or less, and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at the southwest corner of said Land Lot 707 and running thence north
west boundary of said 1 and 1 at a di stance of 663 feet to a stake;
through said lot a distance of 663 feet to a rock thence
said lot parallel with the west line thereof for of
stake on south line of said land lot; thence west along the south
land lot. 663 feet to the point of BEGINNING.
. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREUNTO SET THEIR HANDS AND SEALS, AND THEREBY
APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SMYRNA.
Witness the signature of the record title holders of the fee
his legal. representative. of 60% of the land area above descri
sjA. P. DODD"
title, or
acreage:
Jim Tolleson made a motion the signatllre be validated and the date of public hearing
set for June 15, 1981. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote.
Mayor Jonn.SOn stated the final payme.ntto Holland Electric Company for their work
on the renovation of the Senior Citizens Center had been withheld until several
problems had been corrected. John Steely read a letter from the building inspector
stating the work had been completed to specifications and was satisfactory. John
made a motion the final payment $1,668.50 be paid to Holland El Company.
Jim Tolleson seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote.
There were no commercial building permits.
Jim Tolleson said since Turner Advertising had
corner of Spring and Hargrove, the lot itself had
had been removed and the grass was not being cut.
il of removing the Welcome to Smyrna sign and finding
the large
unsightly
ked the
another location
Jim Tol.leson said a Mr. crawford on Oakview Drive had made the suggestion
automatically repl ace liners that are worn out, and add the charges to
s water bill and asked Attorney Camp if we could legally do that. Mr.
a problem with it, because it is not a continuing service any
to have, and thereicould be an argument about the need for replacing
would be best in making that decision. Jim said it was
he appreciated Mr. Crawford's interest.
Jim
June 23rd.
urged everyone to support the Local Option Sales Tax referendum on
(Streets) Jerry Mills made a motion a stop sign be erected at Stephens Street and
Davis. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote.
motion a
ng
now
purChase
the motion
hearing.be held on June 1st,
funds were allocated for
to use th i s money, plus
trucks for the Street
by a 6-0 vote.
fer of
of
State
Jack
Continued - May 18. 1981
Mills made a motion that bids be requested from Ford dealers only. for two
Ford F800 trucks, to be opened at the next council meeting. Jack Shinall seconded
the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote.
Jim Hawkins said he was pleased the county commissioners had set a date for the
referendum on Local Option Sales Tax, and felt if it wasn't passed we may have a
major increase in property taxes in the next few years.
Jerry Mills said that Don Vow with Smyrna Cable TV had asked all council members to
participate in a program to discuss the Local Option Sales Tax.
Jack Shinall said Local Option Sales Tax was a replacement tax, and the only hope
for relief on property taxes in this county.
Jack Shinall made a motion that Attorney Camp be authorized to draw a request for
unit pricing on several items out of the garage. These unit prices would be good
for a minimum l2-month period and any changes by the vendor subject to approval by
the Mayor and Council. Jack read the list of items and requested they be submitted
by June 15th. Elbert Coalson seconded the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote.
Elbert Coalson requested a street sign at Benson Poole Road and South Cobb Drive
and also a replacement sign for Kennesaw Drive at Old Concord. which has been torn
down. Jim David advised Mr. Coalson this sign had just been received, and would
be erected tomorrow.
Mr. Coalson asked when the office for the Recorder's Court judge would be built.
and was told that the Public Works Department has been busy running water lines and
installing meters and they will get to it as soon as possible.
Chief little said he was told today the new police cars were slated to be assembled
May 29th. and he could not wait that long. They had promised a 5-week delivery date,
which has passed. and he asked Mr. Coalson to place a call to Wade Ford to see if
they could speed up delivery of these cars.
(Parks) John Steely made a motion that bids be requested for installation of the
floodlights at Jonquil Park, to be opened at the next meeting. Jim Tolleson seconded
the motion which carried by a 6-0 vote.
John Steely said there were some vehicles in the Parks Department that were unsafe
to drive and made a motion that bids be requested for two small prior-leased cars.
to be opened at the next meeting. Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried
by a 6-0 vote.
John Steely said we still need sidewalks on King Springs Road and he gets a lot of
complaints from parents whose children have to walk to King Springs School. There
is a problem with washing, and a lot of mud in the street after a rain. He asked if
our street department could build the sidewalks, since we have not had a response
from the School Board. The cost for this sidewalk has been estimated at $2500.
Mayor Johnson said he would contact Sam Whitfield again for some help from the School
Board.
Jim Hawkins said he had met with Bob Sutton and two of the Cobb County Commissioners
last week about sidewalking King Springs Road from South Cobb all the way to Concord
Road. They said they would help in any way possible. but would not make a firm
commitment.
With no further business, meeting adjourned