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05-16-1966 Mid-Monthly MeetingV 182 (Continuation of May 2p 1966 Meeting) A motion by B. F. Stewart which carried authorizes the securance of bids for the erection, operation and maintenance for one traffic signal at the intersection of South Cobb Drive and McCauley Street in the City of Smyrna. The Council voted unanimous on J. B. Ablest motion to secure bids for the paving of % a unimproved section of Stephens Street with alternate bids covering 24 inch curb and gutter. Council approved on a motion by C. W. Armour and seconded by D. L. Mixon to purchase a new hoist for sanitation truck #3 at the estimated cost of $825.00. This action resulted from the stated cost of repair to the present equipment in the amount of $437.00. It was agreed by Council that the extension of the Spring Street sewer line to Ray Newton's apartment project -shall be further extended to the inter- section of Spring Street and Bell Drive. Bids for this project to be secured by J. E. David. In final action., the Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk of Ue City of Smyrna to sign a resolution and application for state assistance covering study and installation of sewerage facilities and known as Public Law No. 660. There being no further business., a motion was made to adjourn at 11:30 P. M. Next meeting May 1.6, 1966, 7:30 P.M. .Hearing date May 24., 1966, 7:30 P. M. - W. B. Sanders property.. 501 Church Street. n MAY. 16, 1966 The mid -month meeting of the Mayor and Council was held at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, May 26, 1966 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided...all Councilmen and Department Heads were present. The first order of business was the scheduled hearing to consider rezoning the property of Mr. Jack Herndon and Mrs. Georgia A. Richards.,.Powder,z. Springs Street, from R-1 to R-2 Residential, Apartment Project Restricted. Nine citizens were present in opposition to the proposed rezoning and voiced the usual complaints. .Mr. H. H. Blevins spokesman for the petitioners pre- sented drawings of the property., approximately three acres more or -less, and - stated they would build a total of Sit units. In the discussion regarding the acreage and number of units a motion was made by Councilman J. B. Ables to rezone the property from R-1 to R-2. The motion died for lack of a second. In -further discussion.. Councilman J. C. Porterfield motioned the application for rezoning of the above described property be denied. on a second from R. H. Wood the motion carried. J. B. Ables voting against. - The following petitions for rezoning came up°for acceptance and the hearing dates set as follows: Petitioner B. F. Reed.. Est M.H. McCullough Nick P. Kellis R. H. Chapman Location Stephens St Hawthorne St Hawthorne St Smyrna -Powder Springs St Zoning Hearing Present Requ" ester Date R-1 to R-2 6-20-66 R-1 to C 6-20-66 R-1 to C 6-20-66 R-1 • to R-2 6-20-66 Hearing dates were set on motions by C. W. Armour, Homer Kuhl and D. L. Mixon. 183 f (Continuation of�May 16, 1966 Meeting) The petition of Emmitt Mullinax for annexation was accepted by unanimous vote on motion by J. B. Ables,-second C. W. Armour. The parcel annexed into the corporate limits lies in land lots 668 and 669 of the 17th District fronting on the west right-of-way of Old 41 (Atlanta Road) next south of Rust Cheese Company and contiguous with the existing corporate limits of the City of Smyrna on the southerly lot lines of the sub -division known as Creatwood, a parcel of nine acres more or less. The property was annexed per motion under the present zoning of Cobb County (A-1) to Smyrna classification R-2 Residential -Multiple Housing Restricted. The petitioner agrees to abide by all ordinances, codes and regulations of the City and to pay taxes for the year 1967 on the property or an amount equivalent thereto for City services rendered. The annexation of the property known as Bennett Woods Unit No. 4 located southeasterly from Concord Road right-of-way was deferred to June 6, 1966. - The property known as Deerwood sub -division fronting 1170 feet on the southeasterly rightr-of-way of Concord Road was annexed into the corporate limits of the City of SrWrm. Approximately 180 single family dwellings will be con- structed in the above named sub -division which lies in land lots 241., 262, 263 and 264. The petitioner, Investors Land Corporation, Q, S. King, President, agrees to abide by all ordinancesi codes and regulations of the City of Srr7rna and to pay regular taxes for the year of 1967 on the lots and improved properties or an amount equivalent thereto for City services rendered and further Investors Land Corporation agrees that said annexation is subject to approval of an agree- ment covering the installation of one, sewage lift station and one force main sewage line with reimbursement to the City for said improvements per contract drawn but not signed as of above dated. meeting. All the above on motion by D. L. Mixon, second B, F. Stewart and voted unanimous, , Council set May 24, 1966 for further discussion covering annexation and sewerage check out for a proposed restaurant on South Cobb Drive at the inter- section of Church Street. Council set June 6, 1966. for a hearing of --appeal from Recorders Court (5-10-66) from J. H. Tallent and J. B. Hawkins. Council approved on recommendation of the building inspector a permit to build one temporary classroom building for the Welcome All BaptisT.'Church on Old Concord Road. The building 101 x 201, prefab, will be removed upon issuance of a permit for the permanent structure. Motion by R. H. Wood, second D. L. Mixon. City Attorney, Berl T. Tate, reported on Spring Road progress stating that eight appraisal hearings had been heldito date and'that checks'for property acquisitions shall be drawn upon evidence of two assessors' approval., MEMO: Mr, Baker of the State Highway Department set May 23, 1966, 8:00 A. M., to complete, with City assistance, their on -the -site check of houses, sheds, garages, fences, etc. that,must be removed prior to contract letting. The minutes covering Mayor and Council meetings of April and April 18 were approved as submitted and corrected on motion by C. W. Armour, second J. B. Ables. In other action the Council: ' 1. Called out June 13, 1966 for submission of fiscal budgets. 2. Heard a report from R. H. Wood on the cost of Jonquil Park soft ball field, fences and lights in'the estimated amount of $3,000. Approval on motion by R. H. Wood, the installation of poles and lights at Jonquil Park with completion date set at:June 11, 1966, (Est, cost $10000). 3. Agreed to reimburse sanitation supervisor H. D. Cantrell for one week earned vacation which was not taken during. the 1965 scheduled year. lt.._ Discussed scratching off and speeding on residentiai'streets,and suggested the complaining citizens secure tag numbers and submit to police department. I :4 (Continuation of May 16, 1966 Minutes) 5. Approved on J. C. Porterfieldts motion the erection of one way traffic signs (north -bound on Sanford Place) to be installed on said street at the intersection of,Bank Street and Powder Springs Street effective June 7, 1966 and through the Pony League schedule only. 6. Approved on Homer Kuhl's motionp NO PARKING signs on the northeast side of Hunter Street from Dunn Street to Concord Road. 7. Heard comments relative to letter from State Highway Department regarding uniform traffic control devices which called out the date of December 31, 1968 for total compliance. 8. Discussed a letter from Continental Insurance Company which denied liability on several claims on,auto property damage due to holes in pavement caused by heavy rains. 9. Listened to a discussion led by Councilman J. B. Ables on the 1965-66 audit of City books and set May 24p 1966 at 6:00 P.M. to meet with Perry and Pate., C. P. A.�s., regarding procedure and cost of this audit. There being no further businessp Councilman J. C. Porterfield motioned to adjourn. Adjourned at 9:20 P. M. Next meeting May 24, 1966 and June 6, 1966. MAY �4, 1966 The called meeting of Mayor and Council was held May 24., 1966 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. at City Hall, Smyrna,, Georgia, for the zoning hearing of the Sanders-Castellaw mortuary at 501 Church Street and for ary and all other, business to come before the Mayor and Council.. Mayor G. W. Kreeger and all Councilmen present. In the first order of business to come before the Mayor and Council was the Sanders-Castellaw hearing to rezone a tract of land for a new mortuary located at 501 Church Street. Twenty-six citizens in the area of influence were in attendance. Mr. J. M. Roberts acted as.spokesman reiterating prior submitted restrictions., safety of citizens traffic conditionso spot zoning. and read excerpts from the City of Suyrna Charter and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding the proposed zoning. Council answered all direct questions and held that they were only interestA in orderly zoning and the usage of land to its best advantage. During further discussion, Mayor G. W..Kreeger called for the motion. Motion by D. L. Mixon that the property known as 501 Church Street shall be zoned from R-1 residential to commercial area C-2. restricted to a mortuary for the Sanders-Castellaw Funeral Home. Motion seconded by Homer Kuhl. Amendment to the motion by J. C. Porterfield and seconded by C. W. Armour. Motion is hereby amended to include previously submitted plans and specifi- cations., set backs, all ordinances., codes and regulations of the City of Smyrna. The vote for the amendment to the,iaotion was unanimous. The vote on the main motion by D. L. Mixon restricting the property to C-2 mortuary was six for., Councilman R. H. Wood opposing. Council approved on the,building inspector's recommendation a building permit covering additional classrooms to the Nash Jr. and Wills High Schools. Motion by Homer Kuhl.. seconded by J. C. Porterfield was voted unanimous.