Mr. Green reviewed the information that was provided to Council during the
public hearing that was held on January 8th. Staff recommends approval with
three (3) conditions: 1) The use of the property shall be limited to the following
uses: rooming and boarding facilities, office/professional use, assisted living
services to include skilled nursing and life care services, daycare facilities,
funeral home, civic or fraternal clubs, banquet hall, religious facilities with
Conditional Use approval, neighborhood level retail sales and catering business;
2) The rooming and boarding structure shall be limited to a maximum of
twenty-four (24) residents not including staff personnel; and 3) All building and
life safety requirements shall be adhered to regarding any modification or
expansion of the structure. Mayor Grant clarified that under the current zoning a
treatment facility would be allowed however the applicant is seeking to rezone to
operate only a room and boarding facility. Mayor Grant requested that the
proposed second condition be specific that it is for the number of residents and
not the number of rooms. Councilor Tolan asked where the number 24 came
from for the number of residents. Mr. Green stated it was included in the
applicant’s Letter of Intent. Councilor Rice discussed the zoning history of the
property and stated that this property aligns closely with the Marietta Highway
Corridor. Councilor Rice made a motion to approve the request to rezone
property at 264 Marietta Highway from O-I (Office-Institutional) to GC (General
Commercial) with the conditions outlined by staff however limiting the number
of residents to twenty (20) and adding the requirement of fence along the North
Etowah connection. Councilor Roach seconded the motion. The motion
carried. Councilor Johnson voted against the motion.
D.
Discussion and Possible Action on the Award of Task Order 9 for the
Transportation Improvement Project Highway 140 at Reinhardt College
Parkway Intersection Improvement Project Design to Michael Baker
International in the Amount of $710,651.39 - City Engineer Bethany Watson
Attachments:
Ms. Watson stated this Task Order will take the project through final plans as
well as final coordination with utilities and right-of-way acquisition. The City is
responsible for 20% of the cost which is paid for using Impact Fees and SPLOST.
Councilor Johnson made a motion to approve Task Order 9 for the
Transportation Improvement Project Highway 140 at Reinhardt College Parkway
Intersection Improvement Project Design to Michael Baker International in the
amount not to exceed $710,651.39. Councilor Rice seconded the motion, and it
was approved unanimously.
12.
New Business
A.
Discussion and Possible Action on Request for an Appeal Hearing of Board of
Appeals Decision in APP2512-001 (Appeal of Community Development
Director's Decision) - Community Development Director Kevin Turner
Attachments:
Community Development Director Kevin Turner stated at the last Board of
Appeals meeting, the board upheld the Community Development Director’s
decision regarding the definition of a townhome. The appellant is now
requesting that Council hear their appeal. Mr. Turner stated that action is
requested now as required by the City’s code. Councilor Roach made a motion
to deny the request an appeal hearing of Board of Appeals decision in
APP2512-001. Mayor Pro Tem Yawn seconded the motion, and it was approved
unanimously.
