10-03-1966 First MeetingOCTOBER 3, 1966
The first meeting in October, pursuant to the Charter, was held
October.3, 1966 at 7:30 P. M. Mayor G. W. Kreeger presided, all
Councilmen present except J. B. Ables. Department Heads, City
Attorney and Building Inspector also present.
No citizens were present with'items to be brought before the
Council.
In the first order of business the advertised petition for zoning
the R. C. Loudermilk property on East Spring Road came up for
hearting. No citizens appeared in opposition to the proposed
zoning from R-1 Residential to C-1 Local Commercial, Attorney
A. L. Crawley was spokesman for the petitioner and presented
plats, prints and an artist's sketch of the two proposed commer-
cial structures, a Phillips 66 Service Station and a Seven -Eleven
convenience type store. Councilman C. W. Armour motioned that the
proposed zoning as per advertised petitibn.'shall be zoned from
R-1 Residential to C-1 Local Commercial area. Motion seconded by
Homer Kuhl and voted unanimous. MEMO: Plat and legal description
of the property placed in the zon ng file City of Smyrna, also
signed letter certifying that all rights -of -way, Spring Road SUS
1383-1, have been deeded to Cobb County and payment received.
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The second zoning hearing refers to a parcel of land located at
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the intersection of Cherokee Road and Burbank Circle. The adver-
tised petition requested a zoning change from District "C" to C-1
LocalrCommercial-Restricted, Steak House Restaurant. Approximately
thirteen people appeared in opposition. Mr. J. L. Shirley and Mr.
Homer Marshall spoke for the opposition and called out several
objections to a restaurant in the neighborhood such as waste, dogs
and traffic and submitted to the Mayor a petition signed by the
neighborhood objectors. Approximately nineteen citizens appeared
favoring the zoning. Spokesman Harvey L. Nix, stated the building
would be 3,160-sq. ft':,' seat'l21 people; grid h6—ve approximately
51 parking spaces; also, ihei7is would-"be-A6 'carry out service and
no drive in windows. On motion by D. L. Mixon, the property
described per advertised petition was zoned from District "C"
to C-1 Local Commercial -Restricted to a Steak House Restaurant
only, and issuance of a land use permit authorized. Motion
seconded by Homer Kuhl and voted unanimous.
On the recommendation of Building Inspector, C. M. Hamby, Council
on D. L. Mixonts motion approved for issuance one Pepsi -Cola sign
51 x 6' to be erected at a 70t set back line at the Palmer Garage
on the east side of South Cobb Drive.
The relocation of the Phillips Barber Shop structure on Cherokee
Road to the rear of the lot was deferred pending submission of a
sketch of the property.
It was brought out in Council that the new rate of $1.00 per net
ton for garbage disposal at the Cobb County dump was effective
October 3, 1966. Mayor Kreeger requested the 'sanitation committee
to make a thorough study in connection with the added cost'to
dispose of refuse at the Cobb County dump at the rate of $1.00
per net ton}:. It was estimated the monthly cost would increase
from the existing $250.00 per month to approximately $550.00 per
month. 'Committee repgrt to be heard•O"ctober 17, 1966.
A letter was read in Council frm lthe Cobb County Health Department
urging that all developers of and drink establishments be
required to 3 clear th®'plans and spec'ificat`ibn"s" with, the Health
Department` VP Cobb County before issizarice- o'f 'a- City of Smyrna
building permit.
Council requested a staff member to be in attendance at a seminar
to be held in the Fulton County Courthouse. The subject, Motor
Vehicle Ad Valorem taxes.
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(Continuation of October 3, 1966 Meeting
In other action around the table, the .Counci 1:
1. Heard a report from Councilman B.'F. Stewart regarding the
overflow of the Woodland Arms Pump Station and the resulting
complaints. Attorney Berl T. Tate authorized to write a letter
to King -Williams regarding compliance to State Health Depart-
ment requirements.
2. Requested the securance of bids for sidewalks on Church Street
and Guthrie to Ward, plus street widening on Ward to Cherokee
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3. Discussed water line to Security National Bank with a suggestion
that Councilman D. L. Mixon check with County Commissioners in
connection with removal of the Cobb County water line and meter.
4. Approved the motion of C. W. Armour to purchase one Clayton
steam cleaner for City trucks, engines and containers in the
amount of $1,000.00 to be pro rated, 50% to garage and 50%
to sanitation. The motion waives bid procedure covering pur-
chasesin excess of $500.00 and authorizes the sanitation and
garage committees to finalize the purchase. Motion seconded
by D. L. Mixon.
5. Set October 1, 1966 as the effective date for the promotion
of Officer Bobby Stephens to the rank of Sergeant with a rate
commensurate with seniority.
6. Approved one -loading zone at 132 No. AtlantaYStreet per request
of Don -Lon Contractors: This item to be cleared through the
Chief of Police.
7. Heard the report from Councilman Homer Kuhl that a local office
of the Atlanta Gas Light Company was not considered in the City
at this time and that the original percentages set forth in the
contract representing gas sales receipts in the City of Smyrna
shall stand as submitted.
A motion was made -to ad journ gat 8:40-P. M.,-,Next meeting October
17, 1966, 7:30 P. M. First meeting in November set for November
7, 1966.
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OCTOBER 17, 1966
A mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held October 17, 1966
at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia, and called to order by presiding
officer Mayor G. W. Kreeger at,3:3Q,P. M. All Cou_ncil_Members and
Department Heads, were,, pres.ent.
In the first order of business was the request of Mr. Phillips to
move the existing structure facing Cherokee Read at Ventura inter-
section to the southeast rear lot area. During the discussion, a
sketch and photographs were submitted to conveylto the Council the
general appearance.of the parcel of land after improvements which
includes the structure to be moved, a barber shop and a new building,
all across the rear of the above mentioned lot. The motion by
D. L. Mixon authorizes a permit be issued to move the structure as
requested. Second by B. F. Stewart. Amendment to the motion by
J. C. Porterfield as follows: "That the movement of the house+ to --
the rear of the lot shall be with the understanding that the structure
shall be improved in accordance with all existing building codes and
City requirements. Amendment seconded by Homer Kuhl and voted
unanimous. The original motion to issue the permit was voted
unanimous.
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