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The regular scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council was held at Smyrna City Hall. The
meeting was called to order by presiding officer Mayor Pro Tern Wade S. Lnenicka at 7:30
o'clock p.m. All council members were present except Mayor Bacon and Council Members
Newcomb and Smith. Also present were City Clerk Susan Hiott, City Attorney Scott Cochran,
Community Development Director Ken Suddreth, Planner Rusty Martin, City Engineer Keith
Williams and representatives of the press.
Invocation was given by Council Member McNabb, followed by the pledge to the flag.
Mayor Pro Tern Lnenicka stated Mayor Bacon and Council Member Smith are travelling on
business this evening and that Council Member Newcomb is ill.
AGENDA CHANGES:
There were none.
MA YOR'S REPORT:
There was none.
LAND ISSUES/ZONINGS/ ANNEXATIONS:
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(A)
Public Hearing- Approval for a temporary building permit - 2000 South Pioneer Drive -
Low Country Barbecue
Mr. Wright stated this is a request for installation of a temporary building and that staff
recommends approval subject to certain conditions.
Mr. Suddreth provided details to those present concerning the request under consideration. Mr.
Suddreth recapitulated the conditions of the permit approval for those present.
Mayor Pro Tern Lnenicka stated this is a public hearing and asked for public comment. There
was none.
MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to approve a temporary building permit at
2000 South Pioneer Drive for Low Country Barbecue subject to the following conditions:
I. The temporary building shall only be allowed for a period 18 months after the
date of approval. If the applicant shall need the temporary building for a longer
period of time, the applicant shall reapply for approval of the temporary building.
2. The location of the temporary building shall be in substantial compliance with
the site plan submitted for approval. The temporary building shall not be located
closer than 5' from the eastern property line.
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The motion was seconded by Council Member McNabb. Motion was approved 4 - O.
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(B) Public Hearing- Approval of a temporary building permit - 3130 Atlanta Road - The
Covenant Christian School
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Mr. Wright stated this is a request for installation of a temporary building and that staff
recommends approval subject to certain conditions.
Mr. Suddreth provided details to those present concerning the request under consideration. Mr.
Suddreth recapitulated the conditions of the permit approval for those present.
Mayor Pro Tern Lnenicka stated this is a public hearing and asked for public comment and the
oath was administered to at least one person by Mr. Cochran.
Mayor Pro Tern Lnenicka recognized Mr. Dan Hall, representing Covenant Christian School
(CCS), and Mr. Hall stated the proposed temporary structure will meet all fire codes and other
pertinent regulations. Mr. Hall stated the building will feature front and rear doors, a water
fountain, landscaping, restroom and camera security system. At Council Member McNabb's
request, Mr. Hall provided background information concerning CCS to those present. Mr. Hall
pointed out that modular buildings such as the one proposed are made to conform to State and
local building codes and should not be confused with house trailers that only meet HUD require-
ments. In response to a question from Council Member McNabb, Mr. Hall stated the modular
building may eventually be relocated to the soccer fields near the subject location to be used as a
changing room for students and a storage area for physical education equipment. Mr. Hall stated
there are other future potential uses for the modular structure. Mr. Hall stated it could take
several years to raise money for a permanent classroom structure. Council Member McNabb
emphasized that the measure to be considered at this meeting would allow CCS to erect the
temporary structure with a sloped roof. Council Member McNabb stated that if this requirement
for a particular roof configuration must be deferred for some reason, then a separate variance
would be needed. Mayor Pro Tern Lnenicka asked Mr. Hall to be mindful of the ongoing water
restrictions and their potential impact on the installation of landscaping. Mayor Pro Tern
Lnenicka thanked Mr. Hall for his efforts to address concerns raised by nearby residents
concerning the operation ofCCS.
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Mayor Pro Tern Lnenicka recognized Mr. Pat Terry, residing at 3305 Dunn Street, and Mr. Terry
commented favorably about Mr. Hall and CCS. Mr. Terry stated that anything which can be done
to make the proposed temporary structure more aesthetically compatible with the surrounding
residential area would be appreciated. Mr. Terry asked that the trustees of CCS continue to be
sensitive to the needs of the nearby residents, particularly regarding traffic, as the school
continues to grow and expand.
MOTION: Council Member McNabb made a motion to approve a temporary building permit at
3130 Atlanta Road for The Covenant Christian School subject to the following conditions:
1. The temporary building shall only be allowed for a period 24 months after the
date of approval. If the applicant shall need the temporary building for a
longer period of time, the applicant shall reapply for approval of the temporary
building.
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The location of the temporary building shall be in substantial compliance with
the site plan submitted for approval. This plan shall include fire suppression equipment
inside the structure, fire alarms inside the structure, a second emergency exit from the
building, and male and female restrooms inside the building.
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3.
The exterior fayade of the modular building shall be significantly similar to the
renderings of the elevations submitted for approval with the addition of a
pitched roof per condition #4 below.
4. The applicant shall comply with Section 717.172(c) of the Zoning Ordinance,
which requires all new structures in the Atlanta Road Corridor Design District
to have sloped roofs of at least 6/12 pitch.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Pritchett. Motion was approved 4 - O.
PRIVILEGE LICENSE:
There were none.
FORMAL BUSINESS:
(A) Appointment of Member to the Smyrna Education Task Force
MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to appoint Mr. Ziad Salameh to the Smyrna
Education Task Force. The motion was seconded by Council Member Pritchett. Mr. Salameh
stated he is looking forward to working with the Smyrna Education Task Force. Motion was
approved 4 - O.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
(A)
Approval of a commercial building permit for Salon Suites - 2365 Spring Road
Mr. Wright stated the applicant proposes to build a single-story structure comprising 7,200 s.f. at
the subject location.
MOTION: Council Member Pritchett made a motion to approve a commercial building permit
for Salon Suites at 2365 Spring Road. The motion was seconded by Council Member Anulewicz.
Motion was approved 4 - O.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Adoption of EPD Drought Restriction Modification
(C) Google ROW encroachment license agreement
(D) Approval of the City of Smyrna Return to Work Program
(E) Approval of use of Council Chamber April 1,2008, 7:00-9:00 p.m. for Bennett Woods
Neighborhood meeting
(F) Approval of use of Council Chambers for a meeting of the Oak Ridge Estates HOA on
Tuesday, March 11,2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
(G) Approval of February 18, 2008 minutes
MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to approve the consent agenda, excluding
item B (Approval of the Cobb County Comprehensive Transportation Plan), with the excluded
item to be considered subsequently. The motion was seconded by Council Member Pritchett.
Motion was approved 4 - O.
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CONSENT AGENDA (continued):
(B)
Approval of the Cobb County Comprehensive Transportation Plan
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Mr. Williams provide details to those present concerning the Cobb County Comprehensive
Transportation Plan (CCCTP). Mr. Williams stated the CCCTP includes efforts to predict
transportation needs of Cobb County over the next several decades.
MOTION: Council Member Wood made a motion to table approval of the Cobb County
Comprehensive Transportation Plan until the March 17,2008 meeting. The motion was seconded
by Council Member McNabb. Motion to table the measure was approved 4 - O.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
There were none.
CITIZENS INPUT:
There was none.
Council Member Pritchett yielded the floor with no report.
Council Member Anulewicz yielded the floor with no report.
Council Member McNabb commented about the increasing focus and attention that education is
receiving in this community.
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Council Member Wood yielded the floor with no report.
Mayor Pro Tem Lnenicka provided details to those present regarding a planning retreat attended
by City staff and officials this weekend. Mayor Pro Tern Lnenicka reminded those present about
the upcoming meeting of the Oak Ridge Estates HOA. Mayor Pro Tem Lnenicka provided
details to those present regarding the recent annual meeting of the Creatwood at Vinings HOA
meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Lnenicka provided details to those present regarding an upcoming
event at Ward Park to honor the members of the 1958 Campbell High School champion baseball
team.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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A. MAX BACON, MAYOR
TERI ANULEWICZ, WARD 3
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CHARLES PETE WOOD, WARD 7
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RON NEWCOMB, WARD 2
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WADE S. LNENICKA, WARD 6