CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMarietta, GA · August 12, 2015
Agenda
205 Lawrence Street
City of Marietta Post Office Box 609
Marietta, Georgia 30061
Meeting Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
R. Steve Tumlin, Mayor
Stuart Fleming, Ward 1
Grif Chalfant, Ward 2
Johnny Walker, Ward 3
G. A. (Andy) Morris, Ward 4
Anthony Coleman, Ward 5
Michelle Cooper Kelly, Ward 6
Philip M. Goldstein, Ward 7
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 7:00 PM Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION:
Council Member Johnny Walker, Ward 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS:
20150728 Gem City Award - Dr. Dan Stephens
Mayor Tumlin honors Dr. Dan Stephens as a Gem City Award recipient and
recognizes his 20-plus years as a Board Member and Chairman of the Cobb
Douglas Public Health and Cobb Community Services Board.
20150750 Introduction of MHS Football Team Seniors and the Air Force Junior ROTC
Color Guard will present colors
Marietta City Schools Kickoff - Coach Scott Burton introduces his seniors for
the MHS football team and the MHS Air Force Junior ROTC Color Guard will
present colors for the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION BY THE
MAYOR, COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER:
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SCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes.
20150681 Ms. Cardellia Anderson
Lincoln Hills, Building #900 (unincorporated Cobb County)
20150749 Scheduled Appearance - Ms. Sandra Whyte
Home address: 2785 Brookcrest Court, Marietta (unincorporated Cobb County)
Business: 119-C Cobb Parkway North. Vendor at the North Cobb Antique
Mall, Ward 5
Wishes to address council about the requirement that vendors in the antique
mall must have a business license.
UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Consent agenda items are marked by an asterisk (*). Consent items are approved by
majority of council. A public hearing will be held only for those items marked by an
asterisk that require a public hearing (also noted on agenda).
MINUTES:
* 20150722 Regular Meeting - July 8, 2018
Review and approval of the July 8, 2015 regular meeting minutes.
Council member Goldstein abstaining.
* 20150723 Special Meeting - July 27, 2015
Review and approval of the July 27, 2015 special meeting minutes.
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS: (for informational purposes only)
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS:
ORDINANCES:
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20150616 Z2015-27 [REZONING] MICHAEL GOOD
Z2015-27 [REZONING] MICHAEL GOOD requesting rezoning for property
located in Land Lot 1168, District 16, Parcel 0640, 2nd Section, Cobb, Cobb
County, Georgia and being known as 296 Sourwood Drive from R-20 (Single
Family Residential - County) to R-2 (Single Family Residential - 2 units/acre).
Ward 5A.
The Planning Commission recommended approval: Vote: 7-0-0
Mr. Diffley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Vanderslice to recommend approval as
submitted. The motion carried 7-0-0.
PUBLIC HEARING (All parties are sworn in)
20150617 A2015-05 [ANNEXATION] MICHAEL GOOD
A2015-05 [ANNEXATION] MICHAEL GOOD requesting the annexation of
property located in Land Lot 1168, District 16, Parcel 0640 (also known as 296
Sourwood Drive), of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia consisting of 0.344
acres. Ward 5A.
The Planning Commission recommended approval: Vote: 6-1-0
Mr. Vanderslice made a motion, seconded by Ms. McCrae to recommend approval as
submitted. Mr. Poor opposed. The motion carried 6-1-0.
PUBLIC HEARING (All parties are sworn in)
20150618 CA2015-06 [CODE AMENDMENT]
CA2015-06 [CODE AMENDMENT] In conjunction with the requested
annexation of property in 1168, District 16, Parcel 0640 (also known as 296
Sourwood Drive), the City of Marietta proposes to designate the Future Land
Use of said property as IM (Industrial Manufacturing). Ward 5A.
The Planning Commission recommends approval: Vote: 7-0-0
Mr. Rosenbury made a motion, seconded by Mr. Diffley to recommend approval as
submitted. The motion carried 7-0-0.
PUBLIC HEARING (All parties are sworn in)
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* 20150561 Z2015-26 [REZONING] CITY OF MARIETTA
Z2015-26 [REZONING] CITY OF MARIETTA request rezoning for property
located in Land Lots 1212 & 1213, District 16, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb
County, Georgia and being known as Adams Circle, Beavers Street and Gunter
Street right-of-way from unzoned to PRD-SF [Planned Residential
Development - Single Family]. Ward 5A.
The Planning Commission recommends approval: Vote: 7-0-0
Mr. Vanderslice made a motion, seconded by Mr. Poor to recommend approval as
submitted. The motion carried 7-0-0.
PUBLIC HEARING (All parties are sworn in)
* 20150382 Z2015-16 [REZONING] SONDRA ROWAN (SUSAN RAPER)
Z2015-16 [REZONING] SONDRA ROWAN (SUSAN RAPER) requesting
rezoning for property located in Land Lot 1146, District 16, Parcel 0370, 2nd
Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia and being known as 319 Church Street
from RM-8 (Multi Family Residential - 8 units / acre) to R-4 (Single Family
Residential - 4 units/ acre). Ward 4
Motion to Table this matter until the August 12, 2015 City Council meeting.
The Planning Commission recommends approval. Vote: 5-1-0
Mr. Vanderslice made a motion, seconded by Ms. McCrae to recommend approval as
submitted with the stipulation that ownership issues be resolved before the City Council
meeting. Mr. Rosenbury opposed.
PUBLIC HEARING (All parties sworn in.)
This item was tabled from the July 8, 2015 City Council Meeting.
RESOLUTIONS:
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR'S REPORT:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Economic/Community Development: G. A. (Andy) Morris, Chairperson
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2. Finance/Investment: Stuart Fleming, Chairperson
* 20150669 National League of Cities (NLC)
Motion approving travel and training for members of Council who wish to
attend the NLC Annual Congress of Cities in Nashville, TN, November 4-7,
2015 or the NLC Leadership Summit in Orlando, FL September 16-19, 2015.
3. Judicial/Legislative: Philip M. Goldstein, Chairperson
* 20150475 Amendment to the Detailed Plans for Manget Phases II-IV
Motion to approve amendments, enumerated in the attached letter from Ralph
Davia, P.E. to Brian Binzer dated June 18th, 2015, to the detailed plan for
Manget Phases II-IV in order to avoid conflicts with existing overhead utility
poles.
All other previously approved conditions of the detailed plan and zoning
stipulations and shall remain in effect.
* 20150683 Church Cherokee Historic District
Motion to approve the request from the Historic Preservation Commission to
pursue a locally designated historic district for the Church Cherokee
neighborhood area.
In accordance with the Historic Preservation Ordinance that was revised in
March 2010, the Historic Preservation Commission is hereby granted approval
from the Mayor and City Council to begin the process to pursue a locally
designated historic district in the Church Cherokee neighborhood area.
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* 20150684 Assisted Living Facility at 900 Burnt Hickory Rd
Motion to approve a request by Aspire Development Partners for minor
modifications to the site plan approved with Z2013-09 and specifically:
1. Increase the memory care wing by 5,000 square feet in the southeastern
corner.
a. The addition would be one-story only and would change the overall square
footage of the
building from 76,000 s.f. to 81,000 and the floor area ratio from 0.439 to
0.468.
b. The addition would still be outside of the standard setbacks for OI and
would not reduce or
change the approved buffer and fencing against the townhomes to the east.
2. Larger memory impairment courtyard.
3. Loss of visible detention area, indicating a change to underground detention.
4. Minor reconfiguration of tree islands in the parking area, with no change to
the overall
number of spaces (48 maximum).
The following requirements, as shown on the attached plan QL-1 by Foresite
Group and dated 7/29/15, shall also be adopted in order to ensure Marietta Fire
Department can access the rear of the building:
1. Three water cannons with individual shut off valves on top of retaining wall
placed by AHJ
2. Three additional free standing dry stand pipes placed by AHJ at the rear of
the structure
3. A clearly marked adequate hydrant inlet near the front of the structure placed
by AHJ to
supply remote hydrants and the deluge system
4. The deluge system must be piped in conjunction with remote hydrants
5. The owner/management must be aware of the annual inspection / testing
requirements of the
life safety systems and maintain those documents for inspection
6. The structure must have a complete 13 sprinkler system
7. Ensure water supply will be adequate to properly supply all systems
All other stipulations and variances associated with Z2013-09 would remain in
effect.
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* 20150717 Parking Deck
Motion authorizing staff to assist with the study of a possible parking deck at
the Mill Street lot. Further, to authorize Mayor Tumlin to draft a letter
regarding the purchase of the land from the state by the Downtown Marietta
Development Authority (DMDA).
* 20150729 Rezoning of 849 and 861 Franklin Road
Motion authorizing advertisement for rezoning of property located at 849 and
861 Franklin Road. The properties are currently zoned PRD-MF and
recommended zoning would be PCD (Planned Commercial Development).
20150627 Alcohol Ordinance
Approval of amendments to Code Section 8-8-2-280 Ancillary Wine Tasting
License and 8-8-2-290 Ancillary Malt Beverage Tasting License.
Council member Goldstein disclosed that the Marietta Wine Market and/or its
owners (Karen and/or Randell Heard) are tenants of his at 14, 16 and 18 Powder
Springs Street. Any changes to the ordinance will affect all businesses that are
similarly situated.
20150685 Ethics Codes for City Boards
Approval of amendments to Article 1-14-2 General Provisions, Ethics Code,
and Article 1-14-4 Administration.
4. Parks, Recreation and Tourism: Michelle Cooper Kelly, Chairperson
* 20150700 Lewis Park Dog Park Improvements
Motion to authorize the installation of the following additional improvements to
the Lewis Park Dog Park: a dog wash station, additional benches, a message
board, sodding of bare areas, and pressure washing that could be completed in
house. Funding for items will come from the Lewis Park project of the 2009
Parks Bond and shall not exceed $4,500.00.
5. Personnel/Insurance: Johnny Walker, Chairperson
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* 20150664 Updated Deferred Compensation Service Agreements and Roth IRA
contribution option
Approval of the City of Marietta/BLW deferred compensation plan service
agreements and addition of Roth IRA contribution option per the terms as set
forth herein.
* 20150682 Property & Casualty/Miscellaneous Coverage
Motion approving the City of Marietta/BLW property & casualty and other
miscellaneous coverage, premiums, and companies utilized for the policy period
of August 17, 2015, to August 17, 2016.
6. Public Safety Committee: Anthony Coleman, Chairperson
7. Public Works Committee: Grif Chalfant, Chairperson
* 20150660 Chicopee Street Driver Speed Feedback Sign
Motion to install driver speed feedback sign on Chicopee Street.
* 20150689 Sandy Plains Road QuikTrip Right of Way
Motion accepting the donation of a portion of right of way at the QuikTrip
development at 825 Sandy Plains Road. Final acceptance of right of way is to be
completed in conjunction with the approval of the Final Site Plan for said
property.
* 20150450 Rigby Street Parking Restrictions
Motion authorizing a time restricted no parking zone on the north side of Rigby
Street on Sundays between 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM, leaving the existing no
parking zone along the south side of Rigby Street.
* 20150575 Allgood Road Sidewalks
Motion to install sidewalks on the south side of Allgood Road between Cobb
Parkway and Fairground Street round-a-bout.
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* 20150696 Beaver Street, Gunter Street, and Adam Circle Right of Way Abandonment
Motion authorizing advertising for a Public Hearing for the abandonment and
exchange of portions of Right of Way on Beaver Street, Gunter Street, and
Adam Circle.
* 20150698 Powder Springs Street Concept
Motion authorizing Powder Springs Streetscape Improvement project concept
from Sandtown Road to South Marietta Parkway.
OTHER BUSINESS:
20150727 Height Ordinance Amendment for Residential Homes
Motion to authorize advertisement of changes to the zoning ordinance regarding
building height.
* 20150755 GMA Regional Training Class
Motion to approve training expenses for Council members who wish to attend
the GMA Regional Training Class October 21, 2015.
* 20150756 Property Acquisition - 16 Hedges Street
Motion authorizing advertising for a Public Hearing for the exchange and/or
sale of a portion of 16 Hedges Street.
* 20150724 BLW Actions of August 10, 2015
Review and approval of the August 10, 2015 actions and minutes of Marietta
Board of Lights and Water.
UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes.
ADJOURNMENT:
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