September 17, 2001 Council Meeting
September 17. 2001
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held at Smyrna City Hall. The
meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
All council members except Councilwoman Pritchett were present. Councilwoman Pritchett
was absent due to longstanding prior commitment. Also present was City Administrator
Howard Smith, Deputy City Clerk Kristy DeSautell, City Attorney Scott Cochran, Fire Chief
Larry Williams, Finance Director Claudia Edgar, Public Works Director Scott Stokes, Police
Chief Stan Hook, Library Director Michael Seigler, Parks and Recreation Director Steve
Ciaccio, Keep Smyrna Beautiful Director Ann Kirk, Human Resources Director Chris Corey,
City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt, Community Development Director Chris Miller, Community
Relations Director Jennifer Bennett and representatives of the press. City Clerk Kellie Barber
was absent attending training.
....., Invocation was given by Pastor Lee Delbridge of Smyrna Christian Church, followed by the
pledge to the flag.
Mayor Bacon stated that our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the tragedy in New
York and their families.
Councilman Cramer read a Proclamation in recognition of Public Safety Week and presented it
to Chief Hook and Chief Williams.
Chief Williams recognized Sue Brissy for the jar of change her grandchildren donated to the
firefighters of New York and stated that the Smyrna Firefighter Boot Donation Fund raised
$16,500.00 on Saturday and $17,800.00 on Sunday for the New York Firefighters Relief Fund.
Chief Williams introduced Dave Le Boutillier and Stephanie Lane from Odd I See Ink printing
company, who are donating 50,000 bumper stickers. The stickers will be sold for $2.00. All
proceeds will go to the New York Firefighters Relief Fund.
Councilman Cramer stated that several members of the Smyrna Police and Fire Departments
would be recognized at the Public Safety Breakfast on October 1, 2001.
CITIZENS INPUT:
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Councilman Lnenicka introduced Bob Fink of Ridgeview Institute. Mr. Fink stated that
Ridgeview plans to add a building to the campus and stated that there has been a
misunderstanding among citizens in the community about the location of this building. Mr.
Fink explained that the plans were not yet final, and he would speak to any citizen who had
questions regarding the addition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A) Variance Request-South Cobb Drive and East/West Connector-. 9 Acre-Reduce
Minimum Lot Size From 3 Acres to .9 Acre-Parcell
Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was
none.
Councilman Lnenicka stated that this variance request was tabled on September 4,2001 because
there was some question as to whether a variance request is necessary. Councilman Lnenicka
stated that it has been determined that this variance is not required.
Councilman Lnenicka made a motion to withdraw the variance request of South Cobb Drive
and East/West Connector .9 acre to reduce the minimum lot size from 3 acres to .9 acre with a
stipulation that if this property is to be divided in the future, the property owner would divide it
so that no parcel was less than 1 acre in size and that all fees be refunded. Councilman
Hawkins seconded the motion. Motion to table was approved 6-0.
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(H) Rezoning Request-Ashton Atlanta Residential-35.8 Acres-From GC and LI to
TD
Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was
none.
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Councilman Wood made a motion that the rezoning request for Ashton Atlanta Residential, 35.8
acres, from GC (General Commercial) and LI (Light Industrial) to TD (Townhouse
Development) be tabled until the October 1, 2001, Council Meeting. Councilman Lnenicka
seconded the motion. Motion to table was approved 6-0.
(I) Land Use Change Request-Ashton Atlanta Residential-35.8 Acres-From
Industrial Compatible and Redevelopment to Medium Density Residential
Mayor Bacon stated that this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There was
none.
Councilman Wood made a motion that the land use change request of Ashton Atlanta
Residential, 35.8 acres, from Industrial Compatible and Redevelopment to Medium Density
Residential be tabled until the October 1, 2001, Council Meeting. Councilman Lnenicka
seconded the motion. Motion to table was approved 6-0.
FORMAL BUSINESS:
(A) Ordinance Amendment to Alcohol Ordinance-Section 6-118(b6 and c)
Mr. Smith stated that this proposal would change the distance requirements in regards to
obtaining a pouring license in the area defined as the Smyrna Central Downtown.
Councilman Hawkins stated that due to the compact nature of the new retail downtown,
businesses are going to be closer together and this amendment will reduce the distance
requirements for the pouring of alcohol. The new Section 6-1 18(b6 and c) will read as follows:
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(b6) Within the area defined as Smyrna Central Downtown, a license for the
pouring of distilled spirits or for pouring wine and malt beverages, it shall be
100 feet from a school, and 100 feet from a church, and no distance
requirement from a residence, park, public building or library.
(c) Except as where specifically stated otherwise, the measurement of
suitable distance shall be defined as the measure in lineal feet of the most direct
route of travel on the ground by a pedestrian from the center of the front door
of customer entry of the proposed license premises to the front door of the
church, school, public building, library and/or residence, and the nearest
property line of a park. Such travel shall be measured as a straight line from
front door to front door and is required to follow a line running along the
nearest sidewalk or street route; provided that, when a straight line of travel
would not be a customary legal reasonable line of travel because of obstacles to
such travel, the line of travel shall be angled around such obstacles and the
distance shall be the sum of those segments of lines.
Councilman Hawkins made a motion to approve the ordinance amendment to Alcohol
Ordinance-Section 6-118(b). Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion was
approved 6-0.
(B) Ordinance Amendment to Alcohol Ordinance-Section 6-2
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(a) No license shall be granted to an applicant if the spouse of the applicant shall
not be able to meet the qualifications of an applicant.
Councilman Hawkins made a motion to repeal Smyrna Ordinance Section 6-121(a) Applicant as
a guise. Councilman Cramer seconded the motion. Motion approved 6-0.
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Validate Petition to Annex 3.4 acres-4567 Lois Street, 4579 Lois Street, 4557
Lois Street and 4581 Lois Street, Land Lot 692, 17th District, 2nd Section, Cobb
County, Georgia
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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All that tract or parcel lying and being in Land Lot 692 of the 17th District, of Cobb County,
Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows:
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Starting at a point of beginning formed by an iron pin 400' south of Main Street right-of-way
on the east side of Lois Street corner of Land Lot 534 and the southwesterly corner of Land Lot
547. Thence running S 85*59'53" E a distance if 446.98' to the centerline of the creek,
running thence S 18*35'02" W a distance of 2.90' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence S 02*09'32" E a distance of 59.18' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence S38*29' 19" E a distance of 27.42' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence S43*39' 49" W a distance of 27.55' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence S13*57'06"E a distance of 19.13' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence S 45*18'56"W a distance of 34.63' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence N41 *46'50"W a distance of 19.68' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence N06*39' 14"E a distance of 17.84' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence N63*31 "07"W a distance of 19.55' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence S05*28'30"E a distance of 58.23' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence S29*48'47"W a distance 30.84' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence S05*40'03"E a distance of 53.64' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence S42*01'14"W a distance of 48.43' along the centerline of the creek to a point,
running thence S07*18'37"W at adistance of 45.22' along the centerline of the creek to a
point, running thence S72*02' 46"E a distance of 15.16' along the centerline of the creek to a
point, running thence S08*25' lO"W a distance of 13.23' along the centerline of the creek to a
point, running thence N86*34'57"W a distance of 384.99' to a point, running thence
N03*26'22"E a distance of 268.55' to a point, running thence N03*57'59"E a distance of
100.67'. Said point being the point of beginning. Said tract contains 3.4 acres more or less.
Councilman Lnenicka made a motion to validate the petition to annex 3.4 acres at 4567 Lois
Street, 4579 Lois Street, 4557 Lois Street and 4581 Lois Street, Land Lot 692, 17th District, 2nd
Section, Cobb County, Georgia and set the public hearing date for October 15, 2001.
Councilman Newcomb seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
(A) Fog Development-Walgreens-2390 South Cobb Drive
Councilman Cramer stated that Fog Development requests a permit for the construction of a
14,490 square foot retail store. The estimated cost of construction will be $950,000.00.
Councilman Cramer made a motion to approve the building permit for Fog Development.
Councilman Lnenicka seconded the motion. Motion was approved 6-0.
BID AWARDS:
(A) Smyrna Market Village, Contract 1
Mr. Smith stated that this bid award is for Contract 1 of the Market Village which includes
grading, utility construction and the construction of a retaining wall. Councilman Scoggins
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Councilman Wood introduced Ms. Bennett who stated the Annual Report is finished and
available at City Hall, and the City of Smyrna website is up and running. Ms. Bennett thanked
all the sponsors who participated in the Spice of Life, Taste of Smyrna event. Mayor Bacon
stated that the Annual Report is the best the City has ever had.
Councilman Wood recognized Mr. Seigler who stated that tickets are available for the dinner
theatre at Campbell High School, Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.
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Councilman Wood introduced Mr. Ciaccio who stated that the Halloween on the Green will be
Saturday, October 27, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and announced several new classes
being offered through Parks and Recreation.
Councilman Wood recognized the outpour of support for the Fire and Police during this tragic
time.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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KELllE BARB R, CITY CLERK
A.MAXBACON,MAYOR
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DECISION OF CITY OF SMYRNA
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Sprintcom, Inc. submitted an application for a Special Land use Permit seeking approval to
construct 135 foot telecommunications tower at Bethel Baptist Church, 2587 Spring Road, Smyrna,
Georgia.
The hearing on the Special Land Use Permit occurred on October 1, 2001. Representatives
of Sprintcom, Inc. testified, and otherwise participated in the hearing. Sprintcom, Inc. was
represented by counsel.
According to the application and testimony submitted, there is a BellSouth Mobility 50 foot
monopole 1253 feet from the site proposed by Sprintcom, Inc. The requirements of Special Land
Use Permits are set forth in 9501.16 and 9 1510(5)(a-k) of the Smyrna Zoning Code. 9 501.16(m)
provides that a communication tower may not be located closer than 1500 feet from an existing
tower. It is undisputed that the tower proposed by Sprintcom, Inc. does not meet the requirement
of this ordinance.
There was evidence that Smyrna does not prohibit the provision of personal wireless services.
There are many other towers located within the city limits. Further the City encourages co-location
of existing towers when possible. Zoning code 9 501.16 does not have the effect of prohibiting
services. Smyrna does not discriminate among service providers. No applicant has been granted
a Special Land Use Permit to erect a tower that will be located closer than 1500 feet from an existing
tower.
.. Enforcing this ordinance does not pose a hardship upon the applicant which would require
a variance of this separation requirement.
A motion to deny the application was made and unanimously approved at the October 1,
2001 council meeting. For the reasons specified above, Sprintcom, Inc.' s application for Special
Land Use Permit is denied.
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Carles Pete Wood, Ward 7
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