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05-06-1963 Regular Meeting1,33 May 6, 1963 N C�1 A regular meeting pursuant to charter was held at City Hall May 6, 1963 and called to order at 7:00 P.M. Mayor J. B. Ables presided, and all council members were present except W. L. Keck. In the first order of business, Mayor J. B. Ables signed a procla- mation setting the week of May 12 through May 18, 1963 as Realtor Week. Mayor J. B. Ables requested council reconsider request of Mr. Ernest Jones regarding west side sidewalk installation on King Street, Church to Stephens Street. Mayor J. B. Ables referred to Parks Committee complaint of B.O. Stevenson, 328 Roswell Street, regarding children using his property as a passage way to Whitfield Park. He also mentioned surface water drainage in his driveway. Referred to J. E. David. Mayor J. B. Ables requested continued surveillance by Police Department based on reports of vandalism which, according to Mr. J.J. Edwards, is prevalent over weekends'in West Smyrna Heights. Chief R. L. Drake reported six complaints this year to date. Mr. W. C. Griggs, 122 Campbell Road, claimed the plan submitted by engineer did not resolve the drainage problem and further it would not be resolved until catch basin was installed and drain pipe placed under roadway. Zoning Applications and Action J. F. Bradfield, 346 Stephens Street - all action deferred to May 16, 1963 by reason of insufficient time to secure and submit plot plans, specifications, etc. on proposed apartment project. Application of Mr. Robert L. Holcombe for multiple housing zoning, 184 Hunter Street, was denied when::,six citizens appeared in protest of proposed 16 unit apartment building. Mr. George Alexander was spokes- man for the opposition. Motion by J. W. Webb to deny the zoning petition, R-1 to R-2 Restricted, was on H. L. Smith's second, voted unanimous. - Petition submitted in council signed by six property owners in Ward No. 6, Land Lot #348, requesting R-1 Residential to C-1 Com- mercial area for the six lots as follows:- . , Lot #2 Charles Taft Lot #3 Ray H. Hebert Lot #4 George T. Brooks Lot #5 Marvin A. Burnett Lot #6 Edward P. Labson Lot #7 Lester L. Smith, Jr. 713 Old Spring Road 705,01d Spring Road 699 Old Spring Road 693 Old Spring Road 719 Kennesaw Drive 721 Kennesaw Drive Council voted unanimous, motion by H. L. Smith, to advertise above properties upon receipt of legal description and $35.00 per parcel, also to set date of hearing on June 3, 1963 at 7:00 P.M. to consider rezoning R-1 to C-1 the above six lots. Council voted three to two favoring application for malt beverage license to Mr. Sam Theodocion on north side of Cherokee Road adjacent and east of Belmont Cleaning Service. Motion R. J. McCurry, second J. B. Rhodes that license be granted. Voting for:- R. J. McCurry, J. B. Rhodes and J. W. Webb. Against:- R. H. Wood and H. L. Smith. Drainage Problems and Solution On the basis of Engineer Phillip Sutton's report the drainage problem Pinehill and LaVista Place was considered by council but no action recorded by reason of high cost of corrective action compared to reported benefits. 234(Continuation of 5-6-63 Meeting) Engineer's study suggested solution to water on property located at 645 Lake Drive. For many years council was faced with the problem of surface water from West Smyrna Heights collecting in a 4' x 4' box culvert'_which emptied on residential property in Cardinal Lake Manor. Alternate No. 4 of engineer's solution called for concrete drain ditch 200 feet long and four feet wide to existing 60" pipe under roadway. Estimated cost $1,700.00. Motion/by H. L. Smith authorizes bids be secured -covering specifications for the 200 foot paved ditch at 645 Lake Drive and further that this action shall be the final action by the city in connection with resolving the four year debate regarding above drainage. Motion seconded by J. B. Rhodes and carried. Drain problems referred to city engineer, J. E. David:- Elizabeth Street at creek area; Ventura drain lines and catch basins; city sewer through cross drain at 604 Lee Street. ,, e Council denied by reason of cost-($3,600.00) reported drain problems in San Fernando area requiring per engineer six catch basins and 475 feet of 18" concrete pipe. Council authorized on motion by J. B. Rhodes, seconded by-R.-H. Wood to correct surface water directed on private property on Church Street near park area, cost of corrective action estimated at $480.00. Voted unanimous. Drainage on Gilbert Street, area,of Mr. T. L. Dunn, referred' to Phillip Sutton and J. E. David fqf submission of cost estimate. Raising of street level during paving of Whitfield Street caused damage to, -property per report of Mrs: Clara Hulsey of 244 Whitfield Street., -Mr. Sutton and Mr. David to;study and report solution to Mrs. Hulsey. A I;„ Council requested city and consultant engineer to check drainage on rightside of Roswell Street from Pace's Grocery to city limits. Secure easements if corrective action is recommended. Dogwood Circle - drainage in work; street resurfacing in progress.-) Pinehurst Drive drainage ditch - council authorized 100 feet of 36" concrete drain pipe for installation to relieve washing of banks and property as per previous recorded minutes. Installation to correct per motion H. L. Smith calls for 50 feet on both sides of property. Seconded by R. J. McCurry, motion carried. Mr. J. E. David requested to follow up on Hawthorne drain problem and install used pipe on north side of Hawthorne in Cobb County. Representatives of Summit Development Company spoke in council in connection with issuance of building permit for a 156 unit apart- ment project on South Cobb and Plaza Drive. Units consist of one, two and three bedroom apartments, renting from $105.00 por_$150 OO per aMonth,-!ecTotaltproJtct.4c6s.1:egtimat:gdt at0$1, 500, 000. 00. MEMO: $1,206;,000.00 loan from Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. Motion, J. B. Rhodes, building permit be granted,subject'to code require- ments and check-out by building Inspector. Second H. L. Smith, Voted unanimous. Report - J. B. Rhodes - Road Projects (State and Federal) (a) Powder Springs resurfacing contract PR 4467(2) released 5-6-63 including school projects:- Belmont, Brown and King Springs parking and turn around areas. (b) Bank Street resurfacing project to be held and/or revived pending further negotiations with State Highway. (Continuation of 5-6-63 Meeting) 235 (c) "Love Street and Concord Road (Old 41 to King Spring) presents a•problem of acquisition of rights-of-way".per J. B. Rhodes and may resolve into west bound and east bound traffic lanes. He stated Concord Road was "already added to the Federal Systemo6f Highways." Mr. Rhodes suggested and recommended - "resurface and widen -Concord Road through Bond Fund by reason of state release of Powder Springs contract and pending action with State Highway Department on Bank Street." Councilman Rhodes to confer with State and Federal officials May 7 and 8, 1963. (d) Motion J. B. Rhodes, Seconded by H. L. Smith to "proceed with Concord Road resurfacing and widening per original•plan, rescinding all previous action referring to city participation in a Federal approved project." Vote was unanimous. It was agreed by council on J. B. Rhodes' recommendation to withhold and/or delay all prior or current action on Bank Street resurfacing pending further negotiations with State Highway Department. CA - "I In A he discussion of a sewerage easement dated 1947 and a quit deed from the city per request of Mr. R. W. Leonard for his client Mrs. Ralph Cobb, council requested consultant engineer to submit plat calling out footage and width of easement granted to city on the 9.80 acres adjacent to city owned property on South Cobb Drive. Motion, J. B. Rhodes, the mayor is hereby authorized to sign and deliver quit claim deed to Mrs. Ralph Cobb (9.80 acres) with provision that the quit claim deed from the city shall delete all that land (4.86 acres) adjoining and recorded as city owned property and further motioned, this quit claim deed shall release city's old sewer easement only (9.80 acres) and all expenses thereto shall be borne by the applicant. Motion seconded by R. J. McCurry and carried. Motion by H. L. Smith authorizes use of voting machines in special election to be held at City Hall, May 18, 1963 and in a.11 subsequent city elections authorized by charter and state laws. Motion further approves preparation of printed ballots for emergency use only. Second to the motion, R. J. McCurry and voted unanimous. In,/final action, council:- (1) Discussed closing hours of pool rooms pending revised ordinance. (2) Increased bid by $93.00, Brown Fence Company, for additional screen at Little League diamonds, Jonquil Park. Motion by R. H. Wood, which carried. (3) Authorized on R. H. Wood's motion to let bids for construction of roadway in Lake Park (bids opened . _=,16-63). (4) Granted building permit per R. J. McCurry's motion for shed type building located at 317 South Cobb Drive subject to approval and check out by city Building Inspector. Second 'H. L. Smith, motion carried. Motion to adjourn - 10:30 P. M. Next meeting, May 16, 196aa3- 7:00 P.M.