CITY OF DOUGLASVILLE
CITY COUNCIL
Legislative Work Session August 30, 2007
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Safety Committee/Dennis McLain
Tabled from August 20, 2007:
a. Adopt a resolution authorizing Wisekidz Learning Solutions, LLC, to use certain City of Douglasville streets on Saturday, October 6, 2007, for a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk starting at 9:00 a.m.
New Business:
b. Request for an alcohol beverage license for Chaunce's for the on premises sale and consumption of wine, malt beverage, and spirituous liquor and for live entertainment at 9340 The Landing Drive. Application by The Chapel Hill Landings Restaurant Group, LLC.
c. Adopt a resolution providing for installation of stop signs for 3-way stops at the intersection of West Strickland Street and Cedar Mountain Road and of Cedar Mountain Road and Cedar Forest Drive.
d. Adopt a resolution providing for a City Police Precinct to be located in the downtown area following the move of the City Police Department to a new Public Safety and Municipal Court Building to be constructed on a site on Fairburn Road near Interstate 20.
5. Community & Economic Development Committee/John Schildroth
a. Adopt a resolution, as recommended by the City's Downtown Development Authority, to endorse and support the application by The Irish Bred Pub for a $170,000 loan from the Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to help with financing for a restaurant at Broad Street.
Editor's Note: This looks to be a local franchise. There's one in Rex , one in Atlanta, and one in Newnan. Website address is http://irishbredpub.com/ . It looks like it will mainly compete with Taco Mac as they also have biker nights, trivia nights, karaoke, pool, and live concerts.
b. Consider appointing an individual to the Post 1 position on the City's Downtown Development Authority to complete a term which extends through March 22, 2010.
c. Consider appointing two individuals to the City's Convention and Conference Center Authority, one to the Post 6 position for a five-year term which extends through June 1, 2012, and one to the Post 7 position to complete a five-year term which extends through June 1, 2010.
6. Planning & Zoning Committee/Michael Carter
Tabled from August 20, 2007:
a. Request for change in zoning from HG (Heavy Commercial District) in unincorporated Douglas County to CG (General Commercial District) in the City of Douglasville for approximately 3.44 acres at Thornton Road and Interstate West Parkway. Application by Nat Patidar.
b. Request for an amendment to the Future Land Use Plan from Commerce Center in unincorporated Douglas County to Regional Activity Center in the City of Douglasville for approximately 3.44 acres at Thornton Road and Interstate West Parkway. Application by Nat Patidar.
c. Request to annex approximately 3.44 acres at Thornton Road and Interstate West Parkway. Application by Nat Patidar.
d. Request for a change in zoning from R-2 (Single Family Residential District) to CG (General Commercial District) certain tracts through which the planned Bright Star Road Connector will pass on approximately 6.68 combined acres. Application by the City of Douglasville.
New Business:
e. Request approval of a revised final plat for Tributary at New Manchester Parcel D, Section 1 on Riverside Parkway. Application by Steve Osberbur of Douglasville Development.
7. Parks & Recreation Committee/Roy Mims
a. Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the City's agreement with Breedlove Land Planning, Inc., for preparation of more detailed plans for the City's planned new park on Bright Star Road.
8. Finance Committee/Henry Mitchell III
9. Information Technology Committee/Henry Mitchell III
a. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Domain Name Registration Agreement with NeuStar, Inc., for amended registration of the City of Douglasville's .us locality domain names due to change in website host.
10. Maintenance & Sanitation Committee/Charles Banks
a. Appoint Angela C. Smith to the Post 6 position on the Keep Douglasville Beautiful Board to complete a term which extends through December 31, 2007.
11. Transportation Committee/Michael Carter
a. Consider selection of a construction company to improve four intersections on Chapel Hill Road and one intersection on Stewart Mill Road, in accordance with the City's request for sealed bids which are to be opened August 30.
12. Personnel & Organization Committee/Roy Mims
13. Ordinances & Intergovernmental Committee/Callye B. Holmes
14. Other Business
15. City Attorney/Joel Dodson
16. Chief Assistant City Attorney/Suzan Littlefield
17. City Manager/Bill Osborne
18. Comments from Citizens and Delegates
CITY OF DOUGLASVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
August 30, 2007
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Planning & Zoning Committee/Michael Carter
a. 22-07-87 - Request the City of Douglasville Zoning Board to change the zoning from R-LD (Low Residential District) in unincorporated Douglas County to CG (General Commercial District) in the City for approximately 21.3 acres on Fairburn Road (Georgia Highway 92), located in Land Lot 82, District 1, Section 5, Parcel 1. Application by the City of Douglasville.
b. 22-07-88 - Request for an amendment to the Future Land Use Plan from Mixed Use Corridor in unincorporated Douglas County to Community Activity Center in the City of Douglasville for approximately 21.3 acres on Fairburn Road (Georgia Highway 92), located in Land Lot 82, District 1, Section 5, Parcel 1. Application by the City of Douglasville.
c. 22-07-89 - Request to annex approximately 21.3 acres on Fairburn Road (Georgia Highway 92), located in Land Lot 82, District 1, Section 5, Parcel 1. Application by the City of Douglasville.
d. 22-07-90 - Request the City of Douglasville Zoning Board to change the zoning from R-LD (Low Residential District) in unincorporated Douglas County and R-2 (Single Family Detached Residential District) in the City to CG (General Commercial District) in the City for approximately 99.58 acres on Bright Star Road and the planned Bright Star Road Connector, located in Land Lot 158, District 2, Section 5, Parcel 12, in Land Lot 162, District 2, Section 5, Parcel 22, and in Land Lot 163, District 2, Section 5, Parcel 12. Application by the City of Douglasville.
5. Information Technology Committee/Henry Mitchell III
a. 25-07-15 - Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) for placement of certain DPS radios on the City's 800 MHz radio communications system.
6. Maintenance & Sanitation Committee/Charles Banks
a. 26-07-17 - Adopt a resolution to submit a list of City of Douglasville streets to the Georgia Department of Transportation for consideration for funding assistance for resurfacing under GDOT's 2007 - 2008 Local Assistance Road Program (LARP).
7. Other Business
On Saturday, James Andrew Cagle, 64, Douglasville, Ga., was stopped by Lawrence County Sheriff's investigators Sgt. Dennis Sharp and Lt. Tim McWhorter on Ala. 157 for a traffic violation.
The vehicle was searched for contraband. Officers found a total of a half pound of marijuana individually packaged in one ounce amounts, rolling papers, digital scales and plastic sandwich bags.
Cagle is charged with first degree unlawful possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
His bond was set at $11,000 said Sheriff Gene Mitchell.
Police News : Police discover meth lab during drug roundup
By the Daily News (Bowling Green, KY)
Thursday, August 16, 2007 11:47 AM CDT
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
AUGUST 13, 2007
10:00 A.M. – CITIZENS HALL
BUSINESS
1. Approval of Benefit Committee recommendation of payment of claim and coverage limitation for appeal filed on behalf of 2 minor dependent children.
2. Clarification of the Retiree Health Benefit Plan as written in the SPD (Summary Plan Description) in Section III. Eligibility Provisions (Page 9). This is in compliance with the Defined Benefit Pension Plan enacted January 1, 2006.
Proposed: Employees (and spouses if applicable) must maintain Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B coverage to maintain the County's Medical Plan.
Current: Coverage is secondary to any available medical coverage.
Proposed: Delete.
3. Approval of amended SPLOST/Bond Resolution and related documents in order to meet publishing deadlines for the September 18, 2007 Referendum.
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
August 7, 2007
APPROVAL of MINUTES
July 3, 2007
S2007-39 Dr. Ajile Rahman/Islamic Center of West GA – Request for a Special Use Permit RENEWAL (permanent) to allow religious services at the property located at 4055 Anneewakee Road: Land Lot(s) 89, District 1, Section 5, Parcel(s) 14. Lot size: 3.28 acres.
Note: No opposition. Application approved. BOC approved it 4-1.
S2007-40 Wellstone Housing, LLC – Request for a rezoning from R-LD to R-TC for senior ranch condominiums at the property located at McKown Road: Land Lot(s) 632, District 18, Section 2, Parcel(s) 3. Lot size: 23.66 acres.
Note: This was moved to Tab 1 and was withdrawn without prejudice.
S2007-41 Shepherd of the Hills UMC – Request for a Special Use Permit to allow a church at the property located at Dorsett Shoals Road: Land Lot(s) 41, District 1, Section 5, Parcel(s) part of 1. Lot size: 24.47 acres.
Note: Three buildings planned and total sq ft will be over 100,000. Buildings will be built one at a time. P&Z is recommending approval with five stipulations. Detailed discussion from Joe Fowler about driveways, turn lanes, sidewalks, etc. Church does not want to build a sidewalk(this is one of the stipulations). No opposition. One of the P&Z board asks about the environmental impact regarding the trees. The pastor says he wants to keep as many trees as possible. Concerns about buffers--one BOC commissioner wants an extra five to ten feet of buffer due to a neighbor's concerns. The pastor says "absolutely." Application is unanimously approved by P&Z board and unanimously approved by the BOC.
S2007-42 Merritt & Barbara Gilbert – Request for a Special Use Permit to allow an in-law suite at the property located at 6532 Fox Run: Land Lot(s) 111, District 3, Section 5, Parcel(s) 12. Lot size: 5.12 acres.
Note: This was moved to Tab 2 and the application was withdrawn.
Z2007-43 United Retail Development Company, LLC– Request for a rezoning from R-LD to C-G for a retail establishment (Walgreen’s) at the property located at Central Church Road & Chapel Hill Road: Land Lot(s) 59, District 1, Section 5, Parcel(s) 15, 16, 17 & 18. Lot size: 1.87 acres.
Note: P&Z recommends approval with 11 conditions. It sounds like they're trying to landscape it so it will try to "blend in", but this is a mostly residential community. And there is a pharmacy right across the street at Kroger. Joe Fowler says the subdivision has been there for over twenty years. Fowler claims the Future Land Use map labels that area as community village center and drugstores are apparently allowed under this label. He holds up a framed picture of the planned Walgreen's and claims it is a newer prototype of Walgreen's. The county wants the entrance to line up with Blockbuster across the street so it will look "neater." Detention will be underground.
Fowler says the developer has concerns with two stipulations. Walgreen's uses channel lighting and wants to use channel lighting instead of the recommended halo effect lighting. They have an alignment issue with the exit onto Central Church and claim that they would have to have a variance approved later on. DOT says they will have to put in a left turn lane--they were notified about this last Friday. They say this left turn lane is very expensive and wants to use the DOT's contractor to build the turn lane to save money.They had a meeting with neighbors who are concerned about traffic. Fowler says there will not be a traffic problem. Some want the entire subdivision to be rezoned commercial.Amy Brumbelow adds a twelfth condition to the stipulations.
The only person to speak in opposition has two questions. One is about forcing a left turn signal at the intersection. He says some of his property will be taken by the turn lane. DOT says there is a current project to widen Central Church Road.I cannot believe no one showed up to speak in opposition. I heard several people online saying this drug store did not need to be built there--why didn't they go to the meeting to speak in opposition?
It sounds like Walgreen's is having a problem accepting that they will have to build a left turn lane. One of the BOC members says they should not have to accept a piggybacking deal with the DOT as a condition of rezoning. He says "it would be a mistake." So Walgreen's is having a problem with three of the conditions. Amy Brumbelow says channel lighting is not allowed. The developer says they will "reluctantly consent" to the halo lighting, then says they will consent to the other two conditions. The developer tries to make excuses by saying there is channel lighting across the street and then says "I'm not going to lose a deal over this."
Amy Brumbelow rereads conditions three and four to make them clear.
One of the BOC members, Charlie Camp, is concerned about speeding around the curve. He wants the speed limit lowered to 25 on Central Church Road. He says it is a congested area and there is "a lot of traffic there." He said they couldn't put a traffic signal there. He wants Walgreen's to pay $75,000 to pay for the signalization--he doesn't believe taxpayers should have to pay for it and says it should be included in the stipulations. The DOT says including it would make them have to do a lot more work and they don't have the time to include it. Mr. Camp is concerned about the turn lane being a stacking lane, which the DOT representative says it is. Mr. Camp repeats that the taxpayers should not have to pay for it. He says the developer needs to pay for part of it--he said if it was his decision he would want them to pay for the whole thing. The turn lane will cost $150,000 and is funded with SPLOST funds. A lot of murmuring now.
A motion is made to approve the application with the TWELVE conditions. Two on the P&Z board oppose the application. It's then passed to the BOC, who makes a motion to approve the application. Mike Mulcare says he received emails of concern from citizens about traffic. Mulcare says he is confident that the "traffic issues are going to be resolved." He also says he opposes encroachment into residential areas and opposed the Kroger and Blockbuster across the street. Mr. Camp doesn't feel it's proper or right to subsidize a development. He says the county needs to stop subsidizing. He's disappointed in it. Mulcare says he's disappointed too. Worthan says they've been pushing for impact fees for years now. He says they should be talked about in the developmental meeting, not the P&Z meeting. The application is approved by the BOC 4-1.
I have a feeling this is going to be a bad intersection once the Walgreen's is built.
S2007-44 Robert P. Brown – Request for a Special Use Permit to allow a 2,400 square foot storage building at the property located at Tyree Road: Land Lot(s) 190, District 3, Section 5, Parcel(s) part of 3. Lot size: 4.99 acres.
Removed: Use was not allowed under Unified Development Code.
Other Business: Consider the following amendments to the Unified Development Code:
Article 3, Section 345 (c) – Retail sales of seasonal items
--this is regarding produce sales from stands--the county wants to require produce stands to get permits so they know exactly where all the stands are. They then want to put a $100 fee on those produce stands who want to sell produce out of season. No one opposes this. Tom Worthan asks Amy Brumbelow to explain the changes again. The amendment changes are approved.
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