10-01-1973 Regular MeetingPAGE 188
OCTOBER 1, 1973
The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant,to the Charter on October
1, 1973 in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Mayor John C. Porterfield called the
�meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M. All Councilmen were present. Also present
were: L. W. Charles, City Clerk, Willouise Spivey, Asst. City Clerk, N. Proctor,
Clerk, V. M. Broyles, Asst. Public Works Supt., Leon Hood, Building Inspector, Dick
Willis, Consultant Engineer, and a representative of the Marietta press.
Invocation was given by Councilman Homer Kuhl.
Mr. Fred DoSantos, representing Everest Realty, petitioner requesting rezoning of 40
acres in Land Lot 315 from R-1 to R-2 condominiums, asked that the hearing be post-
poned or continued until the new City of Smyrna zoning ordinance has been approved.
Mayor John C. Porterfield stated the hearing could not be continued but told Mr.
DoSantos the petition could be withdrawn and there would be no waiting period on a
future hearing. Mr. Fred DoSantos withdrew the request for the zoning hearing. Mr.
Ken Nix, representing a very large number of citizens who were present to opposetthe
rezoning, asked when the new ordinance would be completed and was told it would
probably be complete in December of this year.
A discussion on closing off of Navaho Trail was continued from a previous meeting.
City Attorney Berl T. Tate stated he could see no reason why the street could not be
closed. Mr. Ray Newton, builder of the apartment project adjacent to Navaho Trail,
stated closing the street would have no effect on financing of the project. Council-
man Forster Puffe motioned that Navaho Trail be closed at the end of the street
adjacent to the apartment project. The motion was seconded by Marston Tuck and the
vote was unanimous. Mr. Ray Newton stated he would install a fence or whatever was
appropriate between the apartment project and Navaho Trail.
A drainage problem at Sioux Path was referred to V. M. Broyles for correction or
recommendations.
Councilman Forster Puffe motioned that the following streets be closed:
(Ward 1)
Barbara Lane, east
Barbara Lane, west
Brenda Drive, east
Rollingview Drive, south
Spring Creek Place, north
Spring Drive, north
2 unnamed streets off the west side
of Spring Drive in Land
Lots 735 and 736
Beech Valley Drive, northwest
(Ward 7)
Fawn Lane, south
(Ward 6)
Green Acres Drive, east
Benmac Road, west
(Ward 2)
Navaho Trail, northeast
Navaho Trail, southwest
Mohawk Place, west
Shawnee Place, southeast
Shawnee Place, northwest
Sioux Path, north
Shawnee Trail, south
Ashwood Drive, east
Argyle Drive, east
Hickory Place, south
Ann Road, northeast.
Councilman Marston Tuck seconded the motion. City Attorney Berl T. Tate ruled that
rights -of -ways would be abandoned if these streets are closed, and suggested.a
thorough check of each particular street be made before a final decision is reached.
Mayor John C. Porterfield requested each Councilman check out the streets in his
ward to determine if closing them would be feasible. Councilman C. 0. Canada
motioned the matter be tabled to the next meeting. Councilman E. R. Coalson seconded
the motion which carried by unanimous vote.
Commercial building permits were submitted by building inspector Leon Hood and upon
his recommendations the following action is recorded:
(1) Mr. Ray Newton requested approval of a building permit for 144 apartment units,
3330 Atlanta Road. Councilman C. 0. Canada motioned the permit be approved. Council-
man Arthur T. Bacon seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote.
(2) Burger King, corner of Atlanta Street and Fleming Street. Approved on motion
by Jack Miles, seconded by C. 0. Canada. The vote was unanimous.
(3) F. P. Plaza, Inc., expand beauty salon, 3230 South Cobb Drive, in Grant City.
Approved on motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by C. 0. Canada. The vote was unanimous.
(4) Gran Jewel, erect 430 sq. ft. sign, (formerly Grants Store) Cobb Center.
Approved on motion by Forster Puffe, seconded by Jack Miles. Vote on the motion was
unanimous.
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(5) Building inspector Leon Hood stated Mr. Mark Turner did not appear in court on
Thursday and his bond was forfieted. Mr. Hood stated that Mr. Turner would no be
placed under another bond.,
On motion by Arthur T. Bacon, seconded by Forster.Puffe, an application -for a malt
beverage pouring license was approved for John P. Randolph, Shakey's Pizza Parlor,
2526 South Cobb Drive.- The motion carried. Voting for the motion was: Arthur T.
Bacon, Forster Puffe, Jack Miles, E. R. Coalson, and Marston Tuck. Voting against•
the motion was Homer Kuhl and C. 0. Canada abstained.
Mr. Sam Tanner appeared before Mayor and Council in regard to Project Concern, "Walk
for Mankind" and requested a permit and police escort from Cherokee and Atlanta Street,
out Cherokee Road to the city limits for all citizens interested, -in the walk.- The
walk will start at 7:00 o'clock A. M. on Saturday, November I. The permit was
approved on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by Jack Miles, and the motionccarried by
unanimous vote. Mr. Tanner was asked to work with Police Chairman Jack Miles in
regard to the police escort.
Mr. Robert E. McDuff appeared before Mayor and Council in regard to a 165' high, 16
story home for the Elderly. Mr. McDuff stated the 248 unit structure would be non-
sectarian and the proposed site for the Home would be on Church of Christ property
at the intersection of South Cobb Drive and Church Street. Mayor John C.-Porterfield
stated he admired the Church for undertaking the project. Mayor Porterfield further
stated that safety would be the number one factor and stated he and all Council
members would study this factor •along with the new zoning ofdinance. As soon -as
the study has been completed Mayor Porterfield stated he would notify Mr. McDuff and
request that he and all board members meet with city officials -on the proposal.
On motion by Jack Miles, seconded by C. 0. Canada, opinion poll to be voted -on at
the next election, November 3, will be worded as follows:
1. Should the Charter of the City of Smyrna be amended to provide for four (4)
year terms for the Mayor and members of the City Council beginning with the
term commencing on January, 1976? Yes No
2. Should the Charter of the City of Smyrna -be amended to provide for four (4) year
staggered terms for the Mayor and members -of the City Council beginning with t
the term commencing on January, 1976? Yes No
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3. Should the Mayor and members of the Council of the City of Smyrna continue to I
be elected for terms of two (2) years as they presently are?, Yes No
Repair of sidewalk at TV Analysts, 2844 Atlanta Street, was referred to J. E. David. I
A meeting was called for Saturday, 9:30 A. M., to review the audit for the past fiscal
year with the auditors.
Mayor Porterfield reminded Council of the 7th District meeting of G.M.A. to be held ( �I
in Rome, October 23, at the Ramada Inn, and stated he would like to have as many \
Council Members as could attend the meeting. Mayor Porterfield stated he would like
to have the names of all who could attend by Saturday in order that reservations could I
be made.
On motion by C. 0. Canada, seconded by Forster Puffe, a bid submitted by Charles W.
Neal in the amount of $500.00 was accepted to refinish the floor and paint the walls
at the Teen Canteen. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Appointment of three new members of the Parks and Recreation Commission was post-
poned to, the next meeting in order that the appointments could be discussed with
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board members at the Wednesday night meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 P. M. I