May 7/21, 1990 Council Meeting
May 7, 1990
The regular meeting of Mayor and Council was held pursuant to the Charter on
May 7, 1990 at Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30
o'clock p.m. by presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon. All council members
were present except for Jim Hawkins who was out of town. Also present was
City Administrator John Patterson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron, City Attorney
Charles E. Camp, Library Director Laurel Best, Police Chief Stan Hook,
Community Relations Director Kathy Barton, Communications Director Steve
Ciaccio, Public Works Director Vic Broyles, Fire Chief Larry Williams,
Personnel Director Jane Mears, City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt and
representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Michael Carey, pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church
followed by the pledge to the flag.
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Mayor Bacon recognized Senator Hugh Ragan and several students from Smyrna
High School.
CITIZENS INPUT: Nothing to report.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A) Annexation of 2.3 acres at Jane Lyle Road and Atlanta Road
John Patterson said that Thomas A. Bales has requested the annexation of this
property in Land Lot 742 which has been properly advertised following the
validation of the petition at the April 15 meeting. There was no opposition.
Wade Lnenicka stated this property has been vacant for some time now, and
Post Properties is requesting that it be annexed into the City and rezoned at
a future date for construction of Phase II of Post Vinings. Wade Lnenicka
made a motion the property be annexed into the City and made a part of Ward
2. John Steely seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(B) Annexation of property on Oakdale Road in Land Lots 683 and 684
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John Patterson stated this
April 16th meeting for this
Davis, Sam Lawrence, Frank
There was no opposition.
annexation petition was also validated at the
6.69 acre tract on Oakdale Road owned by Emma L.
Farris, Doris Cash Pruitt and Sara Louise Hames.
John Steely made a motion the property be annexed into the City and made a
part of Ward 7. Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(C) Annexation of 14 acres on Hurt Road in Land Lot 195 and 196
John Patterson
this property
made a part
opposition.
said
which
of the
that Billie Jo Cozzolino has requested the annexation of
fronts on Hurt Road. The legal description was read and
minutes of the April 2, 1990 meeting. There was no
Jack Shinall made a motion the property be annexed and made a part of Ward 5.
Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(D) Annexation of Mighty Casey's on Spring Road at Hargrove
At the request of the applicant, Bob Davis made a motion the annexation be
continued to the next meeting. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which
carried 6-0.
(E) Privilege license - beer and wine pouring - Rackem & Roll, 3231 South
Cobb Drive
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Mayor Bacon stated that Jim Hawkins could not be here tonight and would
prefer to be present for this hearing. Jack Shinall made a motion the license
be tabled to the May 21st meeting. Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which
carried 6-0.
(F) Variance request - off premise sign location for Wendy's, South Cobb at
Kenwood Drive
John Patterson
allow an off
Kenwood Drive.
stated that Wendy's International is requesting a variance to
premise sign for their new restaurant on South Cobb Drive at
The sign would be located on the north side of Highlands
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Parkway near South Cobb Drive. There was no opposition.
Mr. John Goss represented Wendy's and stated they realized the majority of
their business would come from employees at Highlands Park and have obtained
a permanent easement on the abandoned Oakdale Road right of way for access
from Highlands Parkway. This entrance would eliminate the need of traveling
on South Cobb Drive to get to the restaurant. Mr. Rick Vaughn with Highlands
Park has approved the sign which will be a low monument type, no larger than
25 square feet.
John Steely made a motion the variance be approved as requested. Jack Shinall
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(G) Variance request - side yard setback at 3698 Alpine Drive
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John Patterson stated that Mr. Marvin E. Darby has requested a variance from
10 to 3 feet on the side yard setback at his home to construct a 24 x 24
garage for his cars and lawn equipment. There was no opposition.
Mr. Darby said the recent tornado had caused damage in excess of $25,000 to
his property. In addition to losing seven large trees, his utility building
was destroyed. Mr. Darby said he would like to rebuild a 24 x 24 garage to
house his vehicles and store lawn equipment. Repositioning of the garage to
comply with building codes would require removal of five additional trees. A
letter was submitted from the adjacent property owner stating they had no
objections to the variance.
John Steely made a motion the variance be approved as requested. Kathy Jordan
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(H) Variance request - side yard setback at 2743 Sanford Road
John Patterson stated that Mr. M. P. Barron had requested this variance from
10 feet to 1.5 feet for a carport addition. There was no opposition.
Mr. Barron said he wanted
vehicle and protect it from
adjacent property owners stating
to install a carport to his home to house
the weather. A letter was obtained for
they had no objections.
his
the
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Jack Shinall made a motion the variance be approved to allow the addition to
within 1.5 feet of the property line. Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which
carried 6-0.
(I) Variance request - side yard setback at 1077 Dell Avenue
John Patterson stated that Mr. Brian Walter is requesting a variance to
reduce the side yard setback from 26 to 15 feet for an attached carport and
utility room. When completed, the entire house will be covered with vinyl
siding and will appear that nothing has been added. There was no opposition.
Mr. Walter said this is a rental house and he has had difficulty leasing it
because there are no washer/dryer connections. The entire addition would be
built over the existing driveway will be almost completely shielded from
Hollis Street by a very tall and thick row of trees and bushes. He had also
talked with the neighbors about the addition and had received no opposition.
Jack Shinall made a motion the variance be approved as requested. John Steely
seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
FORMAL BUSINESS:
(A) Home occupation license - Earl Wise, 2127 Argyle Drive
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John Patterson stated that Mr. Earl Wise has requested a license to operate a
business, E&T Distributing, from his home. The nature of the business will be
to distribute and sell snack foods but the home will be used only for an
office. There will be no evidence of a business at the home and no signs or
other forms of advertising will be used.
Wade Lnenicka stated Mr. Wise would only be conducting telephone sales from
his home and the products would be shipped from the manufacturer directly to
the customer. This is a new business and there was a need to establish the
business in the home to avoid rent and overhead cost. Signatures have also
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been obtained from property owners within a 300 foot radius of Mr. Wise
indicating they had no objections.
Mr. Lnenicka made a motion the license be approved, seconded by John Steely.
Jack Shinall questioned Mr. Wise about how business would be conducted. Mr.
Wise stated he will distribute snack foods but the only business conducted at
his home will be telephone sales by calling the manufacturing and having
orders shipped to his customers. They are working with Head Tobacco Company
now and hope that will be a major account for them. After further discussion,
vote on the motion to approve the license carried 6-0.
(B)
Road
Validation of signatures to annex 5.93 acres - Oakdale Road at Watkins
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Attorney Camp read an application for annexation of 5.93 acres in Land Lot
684 as follows:
We the undersigned, who constitute sixty percent (60%) of the electors
resident and sixty percent (60%) of the owners of the land area by acreage,
as described below, which is unincorporated and contiguous to the City of
Smyrna, hereby apply to have said area annexed into the City of Smyrna under
the provisions of laws of the State of Georgia, said property being annexed
being described as follows:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 684 of the 17th
District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being more particularly
described as follows:
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Beginning at the corner formed by the intersections of Land Lots 683, 684,
685 and 686 and running south along the east land lot line of Land Lot 684 a
distance of 732 feet more or less; thence northwest a distance of 322 feet
more or less; thence north a distance of 163 feet more or less to the
southern right of way line of Watkins Road; thence westerly along the
southern right of way of Watkins Road a distance of 381 feet more or less to
the east side of Oakdale Road; thence northeasterly along the east side of
Oakdale Road a distance of 232 feet more or less to a point; thence leaving
said right of way and running southeasterly a distance of 325 feet more or
less; thence north a distance of 250 feet more or less to the north land lot
line of Land Lot 684; running thence east along the north line of Land Lot
684 a distance of 321 feet more or less to the point of beginning.
Also, all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 684 of the
17th District, 2nd Section, known as Oakdale Road (being a 70' right of way)
and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the centerline of Oakdale Road at the southern right of way line
of Southern Railroad, said property being a strip of roadway 70 feet in
width, lying 35 feet on either side of the centerline; running thence in a
southwesterly direction along the centerline of Oakdale Road a distance of
898 feet more or less to the intersection of Oakdale Road with the south
right of way of Watkins Road.
WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY APPLY FOR SUCH ANNEXATION.
Witness the hands and seals of 60% of the record title holders of the land
described above: s/MRS. LLOYD (VIOLET) GANN AND MRS. ORA GREEN
John Steely made a motion the petition be validated and the public hearing
set for June 4, 1990. Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(C) Validation of signatures to annex property at 545 Concord Road
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Attorney Camp read the annexation application by Wanda Lee Hanson for her
property consisting of .4256 acres on Concord Road as follows:
We the undersigned, who constitute sixty percent (60%) of the electors
resident and sixty percent (60%) of the owners of the land area by acreage,
as described below, which is unincorporated and contiguous to the City of
Smyrna, hereby apply to have said area annexed into the City of Smyrna under
the provisions of laws of the State of Georgia, said property being annexed
being described as follows:
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All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 339 of the 17th
District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being Lot 1, Block C, Unit
One, Concord Woods as shown per plat recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 8, Cobb
County Records, and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at the intersection of the northwesterly right of way of Concord
Road and the northeasterly right of way of Concord Woods Drive and running
thence northwesterly along the northeasterly right of way of Concord Woods
Drive 110 feet to an iron pin; running thence northeasterly 165 feet to an
iron pin; running thence southeasterly 110 feet to an iron pin on the
northwesterly right of way of Concord Road; running thence southwesterly 172
feet along the northwesterly right of way of Concord Road to the
northeasterly right of way of Concord Woods Drive and the point of beginning.
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WHEREFORE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY APPLY FOR SUCH ANNEXATION.
Witness the hands and seals of 60% of the electors resident in the annexed
area: s/CHARLES KEITH ST CLAIR
Witness the hands and seals of 60% of the record title holders of the land
described above: s/WANDA LEE HANSON
John Steely made a motion the petition be validated and the public hearing
set for June 4, 1990. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(D) Amendment to Municipal Court Bond Schedule
John Steely
adding the
Georgia.
made a
following
motion the Municipal Court Bond Schedule be amended by
violations, in accordance with the Official Code of
Seatbelt Law (40-8-76.1 (adults)
Seatbelt Law (40-8-76 (children)
Window Tinting Law (40-8-73-1)
$15.00
$25.00
$35.00
Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(E) Amendments to ordinance
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John Steely made a motion the Code of Ordinance be amended by revising
Sections 5-8, 5-11, 5-12, 5-13, 5-14, 5-20, 8-4, 8-5, 8-6, 8-10, 8-11, 8-12,
8-13, 8-14, 8-17, 8-18, 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, and 21-4. These amendments are to
revise the Court and Criminal Procedure, Bail Bondsmen and Traffic
regulations in accordance with the Official Code of Georgia. Many of these
amendments are language changes only and will change the terms of "Recorder"
and "Recorders Court" to "Municipal Court Judge" and "Municipal Court". These
amendments will also revise the appeal procedure from the Board of Councilmen
to the Superior Court of Cobb County, and will also change the form of
warrants to be used as approved by the Mayor and Council.
Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
(F) Amendments to Charter
John Steely said there are also several amendments that must be made to the
Charter in conformance with the Official Code of Georgia. John Steely made a
motion the following Charter amendments be approved for advertisement and a
public hearing on June 4, 1990.
Section 30
This section which prohibits the sale of intoxicating
beverages in the City of Smyrna will be repealed and
deleted in its entirety.
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Section 35
Will change the terms of "police court" to "municipal
court" and also change punishment of offenders.
Section 35(a)
36, 38 and 39
Changes the terms "recorders court" and recorder" to
"municipal court" and "municipal court judge."
Section 40
Revises the appeal procedure from the Board of Council-
men to the Superior Court of Cobb County.
Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which carried 6-0. The complete revisions
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will be on file in the City Clerk's office at City Hall.
(G) Appointment to Clean City Commission - Ward 5
Jack Shinall made a motion that Ann Bishop be reappointed to the Clean City
Commission representing Ward 5. John Steely seconded the motion which carried
6-0.
(H) Set election and qualifying dates for Civil Service Board member
John Patterson stated that Ted Farland has resigned from the Civil Service
Board effective June 4, 1990 and an election must be held in the Police and
Fire Departments to fill the position for the remainder of the term. This is
... a 6 year term which will expire July 10, 1994.
John Steely made a motion the election be held June 1, 1990, with qualifying
May 14-18 in the City Clerk's office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wade
Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
BID AWARDS:
(A) Tire machine for garage
Jack Shinall
Company, the
carried 6-0.
made a motion the tire machine be awarded to Doug Duggan
low bidder at $5,769.00. Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS: Nothing to report.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Approval to close Powder Springs Street, Hamby Street and Fuller Street
for new construction
(B) Vaccination policy for firefighters, emergency medical technicians and
sworn police officers
(C) Approval of minutes: April 2 & 16, 1990
... Jack Shinall made a motion that items (A) and (B) on the consent agenda be
approved. Bill Scoggins seconded the motion which carried 6-0. John Patterson
stated the closing of Powder Springs and Hamby would be temporary, during
construction only.
Wade Lnenicka made a motion the minutes of April 2, 1990 be approved as
submitted. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 5-0, with Kathy Jordan
abstaining.
Kathy Jordan made a motion the minutes of April 16, 1990 be approved as
submitted. Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 5-0. with Jack Shinall
abstaining.
APPEAL OF RECORDERS COURT - MANDY BOWLING
Mayor Bacon stated the appeal by Mandy Bowling had been withdrawn earlier
tonight and John Steely made a motion the decision of the Judge be upheld.
Kathy Jordan seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
COUNCIL INPUT: Bob Davis welcomed Ken Hildebrandt, newly employed as city
Engineer to replace Mike Hutchinson in the Community Development Department
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Wade Lnenicka gave a library report and stated the first organizational
meeting of the Friends of the Library met Friday night and another meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday night at City Hall.
Bill Scoggins said the Arts and Crafts Festival was well attended despite the
rain on Saturday and commended the Parks Department and Clean City
Commission.
Jack Shinall said he had received several calls following the recent
newspaper article stating that the City was considering giving up residential
sanitation pickup. That article was probably misunderstood because the City
has been considering a recycling program, either in-house or contracted to
outside companies but it would have nothing to do with normal garbage and
trash service. They are considering a test program which would
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involve 1,000
discuss their
locations at
Jonquil Park,
area.
homes and three private vendors
proposals. Mr. Shinall said the City
five different sites; Smyrna Hill
Tolleson Park, Fire Station #1 and
are being interviewed to
is establishing recycling
Drive sanitation office,
Four Seasons mall parking
Jack Shinall stated he would support a Local Option Sales Tax program to fund
the new construction in Smyrna as an alternative to property tax increases
and would address this proposal in more detail at a later date.
Kathy Jordan also stated the Arts and Crafts Festival was very successful and
well organized. Mrs. Jordan reported that she had recently become a
grandmother again; her daughter Joanna gave birth to Taylor Alan Long on May
3 rd. .....,
John Steely gave a progress report from the Annexation Committee and said
they will continue their aggressive annexation policy.
Mayor Bacon also welcomed Ken Hildebrandt to his first meeting and first day
on the job.
Mayor Bacon stated that on May 6th, the Smyrna MUST Ministries had their
dedication in their new building and we were very pleased that we could help
them locate in the downtown area. Also on Friday, April 27th there was a very
good article in the Marietta Journal about the downtown development and
hopefully in about one year we will begin to enjoy the improvements and will
have a complex that we will all be proud of.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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A. MAX BACON, MAYOR
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May 21, 1990
The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held May 21, 1990 at
Smyrna City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 o'clock p.m. by
presiding officer Mayor A. Max Bacon. All Council members were present. Also
present was City Administrator John Patterson, City Clerk Melinda Dameron,
City Attorney Charles E. Camp, Public Works Director Vic Broyles, Personnel
Director Jane Sargent, City Engineer Ken Hildebrandt, Fire Chief Larry
Williams, Police Chief Stan Hook, Communications Director Steve Ciaccio,
Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Reavis, Library Director Laurel Best and
representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by John Hearst, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church
followed by the pledge to the flag.
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Jack Shinall read a proclamation for Smyrna Dairy Queen, honoring them for 35
years of business in Smyrna and presented it to Doug Stoner.
Mayor Bacon introduced Kevin Johns and Stan Wise, both candidates for the
Eastern District Commission seat.
CITIZENS INPUT: Nothing to report.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A) Annexation of Mighty Casey's located at Spring and Hargrove Road
John Patterson stated that Quik
construction of a new convenience
the City. There was no opposition.
Trip is purchasing this property for
store and have requested annexation into
Bob Davis made a motion the property be annexed into the City subject to the
site plan presented and approved by the City Engineer, and made a part of
Ward 1. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
(B) Privilege license - package beer and wine sales - Quik Trip, Spring and
... Hargrove
Bob Davis made a motion the package license be continued
meeting since the public hearing notices have not been
property. Wade Lnenicka seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
to the June 4th
posted on the
(C) privilege license - beer and wine pouring sales - Rackem & Roll, 3231
South Cobb Drive
John Patterson stated that Mr. James Larry Wright has requested a license for
a billiard room with beer and wine at 3231 South Cobb Drive. The police
investigation was favorable and there was no opposition.
Mr. Wright said this would be a family recreation center with billiards and a
few electronic games. A delicatessen area and bar area will also be provided
for sandwiches, hot dogs and other deli-type foods but they will not have a
fully equipped kitchen.
Jim Hawkins said there is some concern that an establishment such as this
would be able to meet the 60% food sales as required by the Code and asked
Mr. Wright if he felt he could meet that requirement. Mr. Wright said he
would, because he is going into the billiard and game room business, and not
for the alcoholic beverages. The City ordinance requires the billiard room to
close at 11:00 p.m. and they would prefer to stop beer and wine sales at that
-.. hour and be allowed to keep the tables open until later but it seems the
nature of the business to have food and beverages available at all times.
Kathy Jordan asked if beer and wine would be allowed at the tables. Mr.
Wright stated it would probably be served anywhere on the premises since
there will be tables located between the billiard tables.
Jack Shinall asked about the minimum age limit and Mr. Wright said the way
the ordinance reads, minors are not allowed. They do intend to operate a
family business and he would like for them to be able to play if they are
accompanied by a parent. Mr. Camp said the question of minors being allowed
on the premises is governed by State law and he would have to check into it.
John Steely stated that although Mr. Wright has stated no one under 18 will
be admitted, he could foresee problems with minors outside the establishment
and felt it should be closely supervised.
Wade Lnenicka asked Mr. Wright how he would check ages of his customers since
we have had recent problems involving alcoholic beverage sales to minors. Mr.
Wright said they would check drivers licenses before being served.
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Discussion followed about parking and Mr. Wright stated there are 46 spaces
provided in the shopping center and the two other businesses in the center
close at 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. during the week, and most of his business would
be conducted after those hours. Mr. Wright said he would be open from 11:00
a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Jim Hawkins asked Mr. Wright if he would be willing to add several
stipulations to his application; first by adopting a dress code which would
prohibit tank tops and shorts for employees and customers alike and second,
to prohibit any beer or wine from being served at the billiard and video game
area, limited only to the delicatessen area. Mr. Wright said he would be
willing to adopt a dress code but felt that it would be difficult to restrict
beer and wine to the delicatessen area and thought it would be difficult to
enforce, but he would be willing to post a sign to that effect.
Jim Hawkins then made a motion the license for an amusement center including
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billiards be approved. John Steely seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Jim Hawkins then made a motion the beer and wine pouring license for this
location be approved seconded by John Steely. Jack Shinall said he would not
support the motion because he thought it would be difficult to enforce an age
limit when you have 18 year olds allowed in the billiard area where beer and
wine will be served. Vote on the motion carried 5-2 with Jack Shinall and
Kathy Jordan opposed.
(D) privilege license liquor, beer and wine package sales for Mr. "T"
Bottle Shop, 1184 Concord Road
John Patterson stated that Mr. Edward Thomas, Sr. has applied for a package
liquor, beer and wine license at this location, formerly Wayne's Package
store. The police background investigation was favorable and there was no
opposition.
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Jim Hawkins stated that he had originally voted against the license for
Wayne's Package store because there are two homes within the 200 foot radius.
Mr. Rozelle did obtain a waiver from one of the property owners before the
license was granted and asked Mr. Thomas if he had obtained such letters. Mr.
Thomas said he had not been informed that waivers were required but he would
contact the property owners affected.
Jim Hawkins made a motion the license be continued to the June 4th meeting.
John Steely seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
(E) Zoning request
Walk Subdivision
25.76 acres from RM8 to RAD for Phase II of Chateau
John Patterson stated that Mr. Jack Thompson of Bear Properties is requesting
this zoning from RM8 to RAD for single family detached homes for Phase II of
Chateau Walk Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended the
zoning be approved with several stipulations and there was no opposition.
Mr. Thompson said this zoning was for the remainder of their property to
complete construction of Chateau Walk. They are requesting smaller homes of
1250 square feet on the west side adjacent to the trailer park on Gray Road
on lots 30 through 57 and possibly lot 58 and will provide an adequate buffer
between those homes and the trailer park. Price range of these homes will
average $98,000. Mr. Thompson said there are 39 homes in Phase I and they are
1800 to 2000 square feet. There are 76 homes proposed for Phase II.
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Jack Shinall stated the present
condominiums so this zoning is
further discussion, Jack Shinall
the following stipulations:
zoning is RM8 which would allow over 200
a considerable reduction in density. After
made a motion the zoning be approved with
1) Price range of homes be $75,000 and up
2) Minimum lot size be 5700 square feet
3) 75% of the homes contain a minimum of 1350 square feet
4) Lots 30, 31, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 and 58 be
allowed to have a minimum of 1250 square feet of heated and cooled
floor space
John Steely seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
(F) Zoning request - 7.097 acres at Jane Lyle Road and Atlanta Road from R20
to RM12 for Phase II of Post Vinings
John Patterson said that Mr. Dan Faulk of Post Atlanta Partners, Ltd. is
requesting the rezoning of this property which is located at the southeast
corner of Atlanta Road and Jane Lyle Road. An additional 84 apartment units
will be built and Post also plans to reroute Jane Lyle Road to align with
Ridge Road. Two people who asked to speak were sworn in along with Mr. Faulk.
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Mr. Faulk presented a letter of understanding from residents of Jane Lyle
Road that they had requested be made a part of the minutes. Mr. Faulk said
the letter was an agreement that Post would not buy any more of the land in
the area within the next 5 years unless 75% of the owners agreed. This
agreement would apply to any of the Post partners. Plans were presented of
the development for 84 additional units contained in four buildings. There
will be no additional amenities. Mr. Faulk said they would also relocate Jane
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Lyle Road as shown on the plans to align with Ridge Road and would move the
back entrance for Phase I closer to Atlanta Road away from the residential
section. Mr. Faulk said they are also asking for a variance on the setback on
the relocated portion of Jane Lyle Road from 30 to 25 feet which is
necessitated by the existing utilities.
...
Wade Lnenicka said the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of
the zoning subject to stipulations that the road relocation be done at their
expense and that the Jane Lyle relocation be matched as closely as possible
to the Ridge Road alignment as planned by Cobb County to include a left turn
lane. Mr. Faulk said they had no problem with either of the stipulations and
had already agreed to them. The letter of understanding also did not include
names of four of the remaining homes on Jane Lyle because those people have
indicated a desire to sell their property and Mr. Faulk said they would be
discussing that with them at a later date. Wade Lnenicka asked about
easements that may be required on the existing utilities and Mr. Faulk said
those would be provided to the City.
Mr. Vernon Overton of 2186 Cumberland Drive stated he was not actually
opposed to the development but was concerned with the additional water runoff
that may be added to his property. Mr. Overton said his home is about 300
feet from the Starvin Marvin and apartments at Atlanta Road and Paces Ferry
Road and about 50 feet below level of them. Water runoff from these two
developments have caused a severe erosion problem and caused him to lose a
good bit of land. Mr. Overton said he was concerned that this additional
development would worsen the problem. Mr. Overton was told that the City
would control any potential drainage problems with this development and would
also work with him and the County to help alleviate the problems he has now
having.
Mr. Ralph Hancock said he was here previously to oppose a commercial zoning
on this property and was pleased with this development because he felt it was
the highest and best use of the land. Mr. Hancock said he still was opposed
to the extension of Ridge Road through their neighborhood but asked that the
City allow Cobb County to complete this project with the Department of
Transportation. Mr. Hancock said the runoff problems expressed by Mr. Overton
are from developments in the County and also felt that none of his neighbors
... were opposed to the zoning.
After further discussion Wade Lnenicka made a motion the zoning be approved
as requested with the following stipulations:
1) The relocation of
2) The Jane Lyle
planned and now built by
intersection
3) New entrance on
going out of the apartments
4) Property to the south and east side of the relocated Jane Lyle Road
be left as a natural buffer area or landscaped and maintained as a green belt
area and not developed
5) Drainage from this property be controlled
6) Construction to be in accordance with plans submitted with this
application dated April 12, 1990
Jane Lyle Road be done at no cost to the City
Road relocation match the Ridge Road re-alignment as
Cobb County to also include a left turn lane at that
Jane Lyle Road be engineered for right turns only
Bob Davis seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
(G) Zoning request - reduce front setback on Jane Lyle Road from 30 to 25
feet - Phase II of Post Vinings
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John Patterson stated that Post Atlanta Partners is requesting a variance on
the building setback line from 30 to 25 feet for Phase II of Post Vinings.
This variance is necessitated due to the realignment of Jane Lyle Road with
Ridge Road. The existing utilities will remain in place thus causing a tight
building area for the second phase. Post will swap the existing right of way
of Jane Lyle for the new right of way to make both phases of their
development contiguous.
There was no opposition and Wade Lnenicka
approved as requested to reduce the setback
relocated portion for Phase II with no effect
the motion which carried 7-0.
made a motion the variance be
from 30 to 25 feet only on the
on Phase I. Bob Davis seconded
May 21, 1990 meeting - continued
FORMAL BUSINESS:
(A) Business license request - Huckabee Bonding Company of Georgia
John Patterson stated that D. Garry Huckabee and Luke Guidry have applied for
a bonding license in the City. Huckabee Bonding Company is located at 2188
Austell Road, with the main office in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mr. Huckabee is
the president of the company and Mr. Guidry, as agent, will be the licensee.
Police investigations were conducted on both applicants and there was no
opposition.
Mr. Huckabee stated
never defaulted on
bonds he writes and
with his application.
he had been in the bonding business for 18 years and had
a bond. His company has sufficient assets to cover the
Mr. Huckabee said he had presented a financial statement
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Jim Hawkins made a motion the license be approved. Wade Lnenicka seconded the
motion which carried 7-0.
(B) Home occupation license request - Sathis Menon, 2320 Jay Lane
John Patterson stated that Mr. Sathis Menon has submitted an application for
his proposed business, S&P Systems to be located at 2320 Jay Lane. Mr.
Menon's home will be used for an office only with no additional traffic or
any other indication that a business is being conducted there.
When
there
such
Tech,
questioned by Jim Hawkins, Mr. Menon stated that he understood that
could be no customers at his home and the nature of his business is
that he teaches computer related courses through his job at Georgia
conducted at the customer's training sites.
Jim Hawkins made a motion the license be approved seconded by Bill Scoggins.
Vote on the motion carried 6-0 with Wade Lnenicka abstaining since his home
is within the 300 foot radius of Mr. Menon and his name was one appearing on
the petition supporting the license.
(C) Ordinance amendment - Section 10-32, Vehicle Warning Lights
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John Patterson said that green warning lights have been adopted for use as
the identification for the operating command post at emergency sites. The
green light was selected because it had no other use and was distinct and has
been successful. At a recent fire, however, a security company was using a
green revolving light which caused confusion as to where the command post was
located. This ordinance will restrict the use of green flashing or revolving
lights to public safety personnel.
Kathy Jordan made a motion the new ordinance be adopted as follows:
Sect. 10-32 - Vehicle Warning Lights
Green flashing or revolving lights on vehicles are to be used by public
safety personnel to indicate the operating command post. Motor vehicles
licensed for use on public roads, unless operated by a fire, police,
ambulance, or emergency management agency of the City of Smyrna, Cobb County,
or State of Georgia and intended to become a command post, shall not be
equipped with flashing or revolving green lights.
Jack Shinall seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
(A) Artcraft Paint and Body Shop requested a building permit for new
construction at 2360 Old Concord Road at a total estimated cost of $90,000.
Kathy Jordan made a motion the permit be approved. Jack Shinall seconded the
motion which carried 7-0.
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(B) Quik Trip Corporation requested a building permit for new construction
at 2671 Spring Road (formerly Mighty Casey's) at a total estimated cost of
$175,000. Bob Davis made a motion the permit be approved. Jim Hawkins
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
BID AWARDS: Nothing to report.
May 21, 1990 meeting - continued
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Renovation of building at 1307/1309 West Spring Street
John Steely made a motion the consent agenda be approved. Jim Hawkins
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
COUNCIL INPUT: Wade Lnenicka read a letter from a Smyrna resident commending
our library staff and reported that tomorrow night at 7:30 the Friends of th
Library will have a final organizational meeting.
Mr. Lnenicka stated that in two weeks council will hear the rezoning
application for property at the corner of Atlanta Road and Quarles Avenue
... This business has been operating from a period of time now but the zoning was
never changed to reflect the current use.
Bill Scoggins said at the last meeting the City was strongly criticized about
the condition of our parks and Tolleson Park in particular. Mr. Scoggins
invited everyone to tour the parks now because they are in beautiful
condition.
Jack Shinall stated at the last meeting he had mentioned the possibility of a
local option sales tax as a funding mechanism for the downtown development
but has since found that it cannot be done. Any local option sales tax must
be passed county-wide with those funds distributed among the different
cities.
Kathy Jordan reported that citizens can now to register to vote at any fire
station as well as the library and city hall.
John Steely reported the Annexation Committee would meet on Wednesday night
at 7:00 p.m. with residents in the Elizabeth Street area. The newly appointed
members who have been asked to serve on the Annexation Committee will also be
present.
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John Patterson
City's elected
Smyrna.
read an editorial from WGST radio on April 7th commending the
officials for steps they have taken to revitalize downtown
meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
A. MAX BACON, MAYOR
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
If our rezoning petition 90-001 is duly approved without any opposition
from the homeowners listed on Exhibit A hereto, neither POST ATLANTA nor POST
VININGS, LTD. will acquire any of the homes listed on Exhibit A within the next five
years unless seventy-five percent (75%) of the then current property owners agree to the
acquisition.
POST ATLANTA
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