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09-24-1973 Regular MeetingPAGE 185 (CQntinuation of September 10, 1973 meeting) J. E. David was requested -to contact the proper authority in regard to clean up of Atlanta Street r..,gla-of-way; als6, to checkout curb cuts at the new used car lot on Spring Street. Councilman Homer Kuhl reported 4,629 books checked out of the library during August. The meeting adjourned at 10:37 P. M. SEPTEMBER 24, 1973 The regularly scheduled mid -month meeting of Mayor and Council was held September 24, 1973 at City Hall, Smyrna, Georgia. Presiding Officer Mayor John C. Porterfield called the meeting,to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M. and all Councilmen were present. Also present were: L. W. Charles, City Clerk, Willouise Spivey, Asst. City Clerk, Berl T. Tate, City Attorney, N: Procotr, Clerk, J. E. David, Supt. Public Works, V. M. Broyles, Assistant Supt. Public Works, Leon Hood, Building Inspector, Asst. Fire Chief, Donald Atkinson, Lt. James Crumbley and Lt. C. J. Sanford of the Fire Department, Dick Willis, Consultant Engineer,aand a representative of the Marietta press. Invocation was given by Councilman Homer Kuhl. Mayor John C. Porterfield expressed appreciation to the Connie Mack.Baseball Team who won the state and southeastern championship. Trophies were distributed to each player and the coaches by Mayor Porterfield and Councilman C. 0. Canada. Coach Joe Lattanzi thanked city officials, citizens of Smyrna, and particularly Senator Joe Thompson and Bob Austin for their part in the fund raising campaign to defray expenses of the team to Farmington, New Mexico to participate in the Connie Mack World Series. A zoning hearing was held on property located at 2145 Kennesaw Way, from District C to C-1, for the purpose of a plumbing office and warehouse. On motion by E. R. Coalson, seconded by Homer Kuhl, the property was rezoned from District C to C-1,• restricted to a plumbing office and parking of trucks with no outside storage permitted. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A zoning hearing was held on property located at 2151 Kennesaw Way, from District C to C-1, for the purpose of a real estate office. There was no opposition to the rezoning. On motion by E. R. Coalson, seconded by C.'O. Canada, the property was rezoned from District C to C-1, restricted to a real estate office. Vote on the motion was unanimous. fi A residential permit was requested by Mr. David W. Collier, 2188 Jay Lane, for the purpose of operating Collier Security Consultants in his home until office space could be located. Mr. Collier submitted a petition signed by all residents within 300 feet of his residence stating they did not object. Councilman Forster Puffe motioned the residential permit be granted for a period of six months. Councilman Jack Miles seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Approval of change in management to Mr. Timothy C. Garretson at Pizza Inn, Old Concord Road was requested. On motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by C. 0. Canada, the manage- ment change was approved. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Approval of a management change at the American Legion Post 160 to Mr. Frank Boykin was requested. On motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Marston Tuck, the change was approved by unanimous vote. Bui&ding Inspector Leon Hood stated Mr. Ray Newton could not attend tonight's meeting but would apply for a Building permit for 144 apartment units on Atlanta Street at the October 1, 1973 meeting. City Attorney Berl T. Tate suggested that Council wait until the next meeting to make a decision oncUosing Navaho Trail at which time Mr. Newton would be present. Commercial building permits were submitted to Council by building inspector Leon Hood , and upon his recommendations the following action is recorded: (1) Burger King: Erect building at Fleming and Atlanta Street. No variance was re- quested. Approval on motion'by C. 0. Canada „ seconded by Arthur T. Bacon. Vote on the motion was unanimous. (2) Don -Lon Contractors, 1297 Powder Springs: Addition to present building. A letter was submitted, signed by Mr. Earl R. Cobb, owner of property located at 2710 Atlanta Street, stating he had no objection to Don -Lon Contractors building on to their present warehouse to within five feet of his property line. On motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Homer Kuhl, the building permit was approved with a waiver of rear yard set back of PAGE 186 (Continuation of September 24, 1973 meeting) 20 feet. The vote was unanimous. (3) William J. Hendleman, 675 Cherokee Road: Requested permit to enclose carport and add 12' x 20' addition to the rear for the purpose of a poodle grooming shop.- The property is presently zoned C-1. On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Jack Miles, the permit was approved., Vote on the -motion was unanimous. (4) Tom Lyons, TV Analysts, 2844 Atlanta Street: Request to remodel the front of building. Approved unanimously on motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Homer Kuhl. (5), Fulton Federal Savings and Loan Associati61i:,.Requested approval of -a site plan for a new building at the intersection of Kennesaw Drive and South Cobb Drive (formerly Anderson -Hicks Gulf Service Station). The site plan was approved as submitted on motion by Marston -Tuck, seconded by Homer Kuhl.- The vote was unanimous. (6) Fulton Federal Savings and Loan Association: Requested permit for a mobile office to be located at the rear of Sandy's Drive -'In while old Gulf Station is being torn down and new building erected. Councilman Marston Tuck motioned the -permit for a mobile office be approved, effective immediately and ending June 30,1973. The motion was seconded by Jack Miles and the vote was unanimous. (7) Mr. Hugh Cohen requested approval of a building permit for a Sterchie's Furniture Store to be located at 3197 South Cobb Drive. Approved on motion by Arthur T. Bacon subject to compliance with the fire marshall's recommendations and septic tank approval. The motion was seconded by C. 0. Canada and voted unanimously. (8) Kassuba Corporation, Phase #3 (Heritage Trace) condominiums. The building inspector recommended approval subject to a fire wall between each three units in each building containing six units. It was also recommended that one water meter for the entire project be installed. Councilman Forster Puffe motioned the permit be approved subject to compliance with the fire department's recommendations and subject to installation of one water meter for the entire project.. The motion -was seconded by Marston Tuck and vote on the motion was unanimous.. The architect for Kassuba Corporation stated the building permit was approved.in June of 1971; therefore he felt they should be given credit. Building inspector Leon Hood reminded Council that according to the building code, construction must begin within six months after a permit is issued. The building permit fee was postponed to the next meeting. (9) (Cobb County Center: Requested 15' high, 35 sq:.. ft. sign, on Pat Mell entrance side of the shopping center. Approved unanimously on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by C. 0. Canada. (10) Mister Do Nut, 515 Cherokee Road, addition to front of building - 6 feet. Approved by unanimous vote on motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Homer Kuhl. 1 On motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Homer Kuhl, the new street at the Church Street Park and Church Street was named "Aline Wolfe Drive". Vote on the motion was unanimous. The extension of Jonquil Drive was named "Smyrna Industrial Drive" on motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Homer Kuhl. Vote on the motion was unanimous. J. E. David reported that service lines and fire hydrants are now being installed on Love Concord and storm sewers will follow. Good progress was reported on the four -laving of South Cobb Drive. It was reported by J. E. David that it was necessary to put in a cement soil base before Hickory Acres was paved; however, this had been done and C. W. Matthews Contracting Company was now ready to black top the street. Fleming Street sanitary sewer line was reported as being completed. The eastside gravity line to the county system was also reported as being completed. Councilman Forster Puffe stated the committee needed a topo on the land where the proposed Civic Center will be located. Consultant Engineer Dick Willis was requested to contact the architects and prepare a topo on the property. It was reported that Mr. Wayne Escoe of the State Department of Natural Resources had completed his survey of Smyrna and would like to submit his recommendations to Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission at a joint meeting. Mayor d6hn C. Porterfield called a meeting of the Commission, Mr. Escoe, and Council for Wednesday, October33, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Mayor Porterfield also called a meeting for Ocotber 2; at 7`30 o'clock P. M., for the Planning and Zoning Board, Mr. Leinsendahl of Kidd and Associates, and Council. It was reported that the new fire station should be completed before the first of the year. Councilman Marston Tuck stated he had received the police department's, written rec- commendations on the high band base station radios and would have a report at the October 1 or October 15 meeting. PAGE 187 (Continuation of September 24, 1973 meeting) Building Inspector Leon Hood stated contacts would be made with property owners 6a Ventura Road and a report would be submitted at the next meeting. Junked cars parked at the rear of Lums was referred to Police Chairman Jack Miles. M Supt. of Public Works J. E. David was requested to remove the junk car on Atlanta Street right-of-way. The following names of persons to serve as poll workers for the November 3, 1973 Election were submitted for approval: Manager Asst. Manager Clerk Ward #1 Mrs. Lois Sutherland Mrs. Norma Dameron Mrs. Terry Gilbert 2468 Spring Drive 2389 Brenda Drive 3115 Prestwick Place Mrs. Don Wells 2250 Beech Valley Drive Ward #2 Shirley A. Reeves 3360 Campbell Road Altnrnnto- Patsy Elrod 3394 Shawnee Trail Ward #3 Mrs. Betty Johnson 1068 Bank Street - Ward #4 I Harold Hayes 1078 Oakview Drive Sarah Wood Mrs. C. B. Fincher 1700 Mohawk Place 1705 Creat Trail Percy Hearle 3434 Creatwood Trail Mrs. Eunice-Groce Mrs. R. J. Austin 1253 Bank Street 1056 Bank Street Mrs. R. H. Wood 1265 Bank Street Mrs. Ruth Skelton 1124 Oakdale Drive Mrs. Dorothy Reeves 1114 Oakdale Drive Ward #5 Lee C. Calhoun Mrs. Grady L. Chaffin Mrs. Carl J. Saine 2699 Leafmore Drive 899 Wayland Court 2742 Sanford Road James D. Clayton Alternate: 885 Wayland Court Mrs. Chas. Cole, Jr. 2597 Evergreen Trail Ward #6 Sarah McDaniel Donald Braund Ricky McDaniel 558 Wooddale Drive 2289 Beaver Creek Road 558 Wooddale Drive Billy Jean White 517 Kennesaw Drive Ward #7 Mrs. Jean Black Mrs. Louise White 404 Highview Drive 425 Cherrydale Lane Mrs. Dorothy Sewell Alternate: 3719 Alpine Drive Mrs. Muriel Darby 3698 Alpine Drive The above named Managers, Asst. Managers, Clerks and Alternates were approved as sub- mitted on motion by Marston Tuck, seconded by Homer Kuhl. Vote on the motion was unanimous. On motion by Councilman Jack Miles, seconded by Councilman C. 0. Canada, Mrs. Will6uise Spivey, Mrs. Judy King, Mrs. Dottie Putnam and Mrs. Judy Marler were appointed as Deputy Registrars. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Councilmrequested City Attorney Berl T. Tate to draw up a referendum for the election ballot that will permit the voters to decide whether they want four-year terms for city officials. Wording of the referendum was discussed and postponed to the next meeting. On motion by Councilman Forster Puffe, seconded by Councilman C. 0. Canada, Mrs. Nora C. Proctor was appointed Chief Registrar for the Election. Vote on the motion was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M.