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(7) The traffic flow on So.Uth Cobb Drive is so heavy now, that the addition of the
proposed use with increased heavy'truck emergency type traffic generated by the
proposed zoning will affect the safety of the citizens both adjacent to the property
and who have to travel along South Cobb Drive.
(8) This zoning is not compatible with the surrounding uses and Light Industrial
being the lowest classification on the scale for our city, is not suitable use along
South Cobb Drive at any location now within the City as the property on South Cobb
Drive is too valuable at this time under any other zoning classification.
(9) Junkyards, wrecker yards, or storage yards along South Cobb Drive, a main
thoroughfare, would create an eyesore and detract from the aesthetic value of
property in the immediate area.
Jerry stated the City has spent thousands of dollars correcting drainage in flood
plains. He asked who would pay for the readvertising? Attorney Camp ruled that
if the rezoning is to be reconsidered the normal procedure must be gone through again.
Bill Darby amended his motion to read the applicant go through normal procedure and
pay for the readvertising. Jim Hawkins seconded the motion, which carried by a 6-1
vote. Jack Shinall abstained. Vote on the main motion carried by a 4-2-1 vote.
Jim Tolleson, Bill Darby, Jim Hawkins and Elbert Coalson voted for. Jerry Mills and
John Steely voted against. Jack Shinall abstained.
(Inspections) Jim Hawkins requested approval and adoption of the following policy:
"All vehicles assigned to the Building Inspection Section shall be parked at the
City Hall except when it is being utilized for the performance of City business.
The vehicles shall not be utilized for any other purposes than City business."
Jerry Mills seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Jim,Hawkins presented a petition signed by 23 residents,on Love Street'.Extension to
be made a part of the minutes, requesting approval to close off Love Street Extension
to through traffic. Jim made a motion their request be granted, seconded by Jerry
Mills. Chuck Camp explained it could be a problem in closing a street, if there
are residents or citizens using that street, whether they live on the street or not,
and there was' a serious legal question about that. Jim stated the street was too
narrow for through traffic and it was impossible for two cars to pass. Mayor Johnson
stated he would not put the motion on the floor for a vote as there seemed to be some
question of the legality and asked Mr. Hawkins to discuss this further with the City
Attorney'.
Elbert Coalson read a letter from the Parks and Recreation Department to the Police
Department thanking them for their help and cooperation during the 4th of July
celebration at King Springs Park.
John Steely stated that all departments in,:the City had_•received'a.memorandum from
him requesting they submit a list of all vehicles assigned to their department
and the manner in which they are being used. The purpose of this request is the
City is attempting to set up a maintenance program for all vehicles in the City
which will be reviewed --periodically, according to the amount of use.
John Steely explained we have advertised for bids for.the renovation of City Hall
and we hope to be partially moved back in the building around August 15th. We
hope to complete the building within 60 to 90 days after beginning the work, some-
where around August 8th or 9th.
Mayor Johnson reminded everyone of the Jonquil Breakfast on July 18th, on July 30th
we will open bids for the renovation of City Hall. The next Council meeting will
be August 6th.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
July 30, 1979
A special called meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 30, 1979 in the
Court Room of the Police Station, Smyrna, Georgia. The meeting was called to order
by presiding officer Mayor Protem Elbert Coalson at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Mayor Frank
Johnson was on vacation. All Council members were present except Jim Tolleson.
(Continuation of July 30, 1979 Meeting)
Also present was City Attorney Charles Camp, City Clerk Willouise Spivey, Finance
Director Gunter Newsom, Building'Inspector Len Williams and representatives of the
press.
Invocation was given by Councilman John Steely, followed by the pledge to the flag.
Bids on the renovation of City Hall were opened, read and are recorded as follows:
Andrews Construction Co.
Southern Insurance Repair
Complete Home Improvement
Building.Crafts, Inc.
Noble Enterprises
Cost of Project $78,561.01 ;
Contractor's Fee 15,000.00
Maximum cost to owner 95,000.00
Work to commence within 7 calendar days
Work to be completed within 120 calendar days
Cost of
Project
$75,474.62
Contractor's Fee
15,094.92
Maximum
cost to owner
90,569.54
Work to
commence within
10 calendar days
Work to
be completed within 120 calendar days
Cost of
Project
$103,278.00
Contractor's Fee
7,000.00
Maximum
cost to owner
110,278.90
Work to
commence within
15 calendar days
Work to
be completed within 90 calendar days
Cost of
Project
$94;486.00.
Contractor's Fee
19,925.00
Maximum
cost to owner
114,411.00
Work to commence within 10 calendar days
..,Work to be completed within 90 calendar.days
Cost of Project $81,771.00
Contractor's Fee 28,619.00
Maximum cost to owner 110,390.00
Work to commence within 10 calendar.days f
Work to be completed within 185 calendar days
John Steely made a motion these bids be turned over to committee with authority to
act and•-award•..the •contract. :;Jerry. Mills seconded the motion which carried 5-0.
Variance request: Mr. Buel Johns requested a variance for.,one year to complete a
turn -around or complete West Cooper Lake Drive, S.E. through,Cooper.,Lake,Hills Sub-
division, from Lot 25, Block A, Phase II to Lot 11, Block A;: Phase I,.,Cooper Lake
Subdivision. Len Williams stated this request had been approved by the Zoning
Commission and City Engineer. Following discussion, John•.Steely made a.motion the
subdivision plat be accepted and the variance be granted. 'Jim Hawkins seconded the
motion which carried 5-0.
Jerry Mills asked the City Attorney if Council could suspend the rules for new
business. Jerry Mills made a motion the rules be suspended at this time for the
purpose of discussing the rezoning on South Cobb Drive at Church Street, requested
by Harvey Nix, which has been turned down at a previous meeting, and then voted to
be brought up again for reconsideration. John Steely seconded the motion. Vote on
the motion carried by a 3-1-1 vote. John Steely, Jim Hawkins and Jerry Mills voted
for. Bill Darby voted against the motion. Jack Shinall abstained. Jerry stated
that at the last meeting Council reconsidered the zoning on South Cobb Drive and he
felt there were some misunderstandings which he wanted to explain. In 1976 the City
rezoned the property in question from R-15 to O.D. Sometime later the City revised
their zoning ordinance which placed the property in 0&I. The rumor was at that time
that mini warehouses could not be built there because this type of construction
was not compatible with 0&I zoning. Mr. Nix has already started building the mini
warehouses on the property, so therefore he could continue to develop this property
with mini warehouses, which he requested March 1, 1976. Jerry stated that he felt it
should be brought out that a zoning was not being denied; it can be used for what
he asked for, which is mini warehouses. Jerry read the minutes from March 1, 1976
where this property was rezoned. Jerry made a motion that the rezoning request by
Harvey Nix and reconsideration of his request be denied and any monies he has paid
to the City for advertising the second time be refunded. John Steely seconded the
(Continuation of July 30, 1979 Meeting)
motion: Bill Darby stated that within the past 3 or 4 months Council had required
another businessman in Smyrna to apply for LI (Light Industry) zoning for mini
warehouses and asked what type zoning was now required for mini warehouses. Chuck
Camp stated the application he was referring to was under the latest zoning laws of
the City. Mr. Nix's application for'zoning for mini warehouses was granted prior
to the adoption of the latest zoning ordinance, placing these two in a different
classification. Therefore, he has already built mini warehouses on the property
and it has not been subdivided, so Mr. Nix can continue to build mini warehouses
anywhere on the property, that is not within the flood plain. This property has
not been readvertised due to the fact that Mr. Nix did not appear before the last
Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Following a question from Jim Hawkins, Attorney
Camp stated it would be legal for Council to rescind their previous action whereby
they granted approval for reconsideration for the zoning request, provided the appli-
cant was refunded all monies paid for this second req.iiest. Elbert Coalson stated
he felt it was wrong to take action on this tonight and he felt it would be better
to wait until the next regular meeting. Vote on the motion tied 2-2, with Jack
Shinall abstaining. Jerry Mills and John Steely voted for the motion. Bill Darby
and Jim Hawkins voted against. Elbert Coalson then voted against the motion, break-
ing the tie vote. The motion lost 3-2-1.
Mr. Coalson recognized Cobb County Commissioners Wit Carson and Butch Thompson
present in the audience.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
WILLOUISE C. SPIVEY, CITY
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WILLIAM F. DARBY, WARD 2
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JE !MILLS, ARD 3 JAMES M. HAWKINS, WARD 4
JA HINALL, WARD 5 / ELBERT R. COALSON, WARD 6
JOHN STEE Y, WARD 7
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