CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMarietta, GA · September 11, 2019
Agenda
City of Marietta 205 Lawrence Street
Post Office Box 609
Marietta, Georgia 30061
Meeting Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
R. Steve Tumlin, Mayor
Cheryl Richardson, Ward 1
Grif Chalfant, Ward 2
Johnny Walker, Ward 3
G. A. (Andy) Morris, Ward 4
Reggie Copeland, Ward 5
Michelle Cooper Kelly, Ward 6
Joseph R. Goldstein, Ward 7
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION:
Council Member Johnny Walker, Ward 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS:
PROCLAMATIONS:
20190792 2019 Public Power & Clean Water Week
Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Tumlin, presented to Heidi Dasinger on
behalf of Marietta Power & Water.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION BY THE MAYOR,
COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER:
SCHEDULED 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).
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MINUTES:
* 20190799 Regular Meeting - August 14, 2019
Review and approval August 14, 2019 regular meeting minutes.
* 20190800 Special Meeting - August 27, 2019
Review and approval of the August 27, 2019 special meeting minutes.
* 20190801 Executive Session Minutes
Review and approval of the following executive session minutes:
October 8, 2018 Agenda Work Session
October 30, 2018 Special Called City Council Meeting
November 12, 2018 Agenda Work Session
November 27, 2018 Special Called Agenda Work Session
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS: (for informational purposes only)
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS:
* 20190784 Historic Board of Review Appointment (Ward 4)
Appointment of Mark Kirk to the Historic Board of Review Ward 4 for a two (2)
year term, expiring September 11, 2021.
* 20190788 Board of Zoning Appeals Appointment - Ward 4
Reappointment of David Hunter to the Board of Zoning Appeals (Ward 4) for a term
of three (3) years expiring on September 11, 2022.
* 20190785 Historic Preservation Commission Appointment (Ward 4)
Appointment of Mark Kirk to the Historic Preservation Commission Ward 4 for a
term of three years, expiring September 11, 2022.
* 20190791 Historic Preservation Commission Appointment (Ward 7)
Reappointment of Martin C. Kendall to the Historic Preservation Commission (Ward
7), for a three-year term expiring September 11, 2022.
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ORDINANCES:
20190674 Z2019-27 [REZONING & SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT] MARIETTA
CHURCH OF GOD
Z2019-27 [REZONING & SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT] MARIETTA
CHURCH OF GOD is requesting the rezoning of approximately 15 acres located in
Land Lots 949 & 996, District 16, Parcel 0260 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County,
Georgia, and being known as 1083 Allgood Road from R-20 (Single Family
Residential - Cobb County) to R-2 (Single Family Residential - 2 units/acre - City)
with a Special Land Use Permit for a place of assembly. Ward 6B.
If Council approves the rezoning, the following variance would be incorporated as
conditions of zoning:
1. Variance to reduce the seventy-five (75) foot setback along the southern and
northern property lines for as-built conditions only. [§708.02 (E.1.b)].
The Planning Commission recommended for Approval.
Mr. Diffley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Davis, to recommend approval as
submitted. The motion carried 7-0-0.
Public Hearing (all parties are sworn in)
20190675 A2019-03 [ANNEXATION] MARIETTA CHURCH OF GOD
A2019-03 [ANNEXATION] MARIETTA CHURCH OF GOD is requesting the
annexation of properties located in Land Lots 949 & 996, District 16, Parcel 0260 of
the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being known as 1083 Allgood Road,
and any associated right of way, consisting of approximately 15 acres. Ward 6B.
The Planning Commission recommended for Approval.
Mr. Diffley made a motion, seconded by Mr. McClure to recommend approval as
submitted. The motion carried 7-0-0.
Public Hearing (all parties are sworn in)
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20190676 CA2019-03 [CODE AMENDMENT]
CA2019-03 [CODE AMENDMENT] In conjunction with the requested annexation
of property located in Land Lots 949 & 996, District 16, Parcel 0260 of the 2nd
Section, Cobb County, Georgia and being known as 1083 Allgood Road the City of
Marietta proposes to designate the Future Land Use of said property as CSI
(Community Service and Institutional). Ward 6B.
The Planning Commission recommended for Approval.
Mr. Diffley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hunter to recommend approval as
submitted. The motion carried 7-0-0.
Public Hearing (all parties are sworn in)
20190691 Z2019-28 [SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT] KELLY TOWERS III
(INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS)
Z2019-28 [SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT] KELLY TOWERS III
(INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS) is requesting a Special
Land Use Permit for a telecommunication tower at property located in Land Lots 434
& 503, District 17, Parcel 0050, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia and
being known as 1032 South Marietta Parkway, currently zoned LI (Light Industrial).
Ward 1A.
If Council approves the Special Land Use Permit, the following variances would be
incorporated as conditions of the Special Land Use Permit:
Variances:
1. Variance to waive the 50-foot landscape buffer and fence along the property line
adjacent to residentially zoned property (960 Hudson Road). [§712.07 (B.5)]
2. Variance to waive the required landscaping outside the perimeter fencing.
[§712.07 (B.6)]
The Planning Commission recommended for Approval.
Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to recommend approval as
submitted with the following variances. The motion carried 7-0-0.
Public Hearing (all parties are sworn in)
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20190692 Z2019-29 [REZONING & SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT] THE EXTENSION
INC.
Z2019-29 [REZONING & SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT] THE EXTENSION
INC. is requesting the rezoning of 1.42 acres located in Land Lots 941 & 942,
District 16, Parcels 0230 & 0080, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia,
and being known as 1503 & 1507 Church Street Extension from CRC (Community
Retail Commercial) to OI (Office Institutional) with an additional use as a homeless
shelter and Special Land Use Permit for a halfway house. Ward 5B.
If Council approves the rezoning, the following variances would be incorporated as
conditions of zoning:
Variances:
1. Variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 35 ft. to 20 ft. [§708.23 (H)]
2. Variance to reduce the number of parking spaces to 43. [§716.07 (E.)]
3. Variance to waive the required sidewalk along Loudermilk Drive. [§732.07]
The Planning Commission recommended for Approval.
Mr. Diffley made a motion, seconded by Mr. McClure, to recommend approval as
submitted. The motion carried 7-0-0.
Public Hearing (all parties are sworn in)
20190693 Z2019-30 [REZONING] BJF, JR., LLC
Z2019-30 [REZONING] BJF, JR., LLC is requesting the rezoning of 0.42 acres
located in Land Lots 215 & 218, District 17, Parcel 0700 of the 2nd Section, Cobb
County, Georgia, and being known as 11 Garrison Road from CRC (Community
Retail Commercial) to CRC (Community Retail Commercial) with an additional use
for light assembly and fabrication. Ward 1A.
If Council approves the rezoning, the following stipulations would be incorporated as
conditions of zoning:
Stipulations:
1. Letter of stipulations from Sams, Larkin, Huff & Balli, LLP, to Shelby Little,
Planning & Zoning Manager, for the City of Marietta, dated August 29, 2019.
The Planning Commission recommended for Approval as Stipulated.
Mr. Diffley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hunter, to recommend approval as
submitted including the letter of stipulation from Mr. Adam Rozen, Esq., to Ms. Little
dated August 29, 2019. The motion carried 7-0-0.
Public Hearing (all parties are sworn in)
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20190284 CA2019-04 [CODE AMENDMENT]
CA2019-04 [CODE AMENDMENT] Proposal to amend the Comprehensive
Development Code of the City of Marietta, Division 708, District Standards and
Permitted Uses, and Division 724.02, Division of Terms, regarding Mobile Food
Truck Establishments.
The Planning Commission recommended for Approval.
Mr. Davis made a motion, seconded by Mr. McClure, to recommend approval as
submitted. The motion carried 7-0-0.
Public Hearing (all parties are sworn in)
RESOLUTIONS:
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR'S REPORT:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Economic/Community Development: Johnny Walker, Chairperson
* 20190490 Envision LCI Update Draft
Motion to approve the Envision LCI Update Draft.
Council member Goldstein disclosed that members of his family and entities owned by
himself and members of his family own property in the LCI study area.
2. Finance/Investment: Joseph R. Goldstein, Chairperson
3. Judicial/Legislative: G. A. (Andy) Morris, Chairperson
* 20190752 Final Plat - Parkside East Phase 1
Motion to approve the final plat for Phase 1 of Parkside East at Allgood Road and
Lawanna Drive.
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* 20190759 Detailed Plan - Wylie Road Townhomes
Motion to approve the detailed plan for a 147-unit attached townhome development
off Wylie Road.
* 20190091 City Code amendment concerning Ethics Committee Appointments
Motion to amend Section 1-14-4-010 of City Code related to Ethics Committee
appointments to comply with Delay v. Sutton, 304 Ga. 338 (2018). The case
requires council appointment of all committee members.
Second Reading
* 20190640 Mobile Retail Food Establishment
Motion to approve changes to Article 8-12-27 of Business License Code to revise
Mobile Retail Food Establishment permit process and requirements.
Second Reading
Council Member Goldstein opposed
4. Parks, Recreation and Tourism: Michelle Cooper Kelly, Chairperson
* 20190602 Ordinance Adopting and Amending Park System Operating Hours
Motion adopting a new code for Section 10-4-230 - Hours of Operation for City
Parks and amending Section 10-4-120 - Use of bicycles, skates, skateboards, roller
blades or other similar devices, in public parks, the central business district, and on
any public property prohibited.
First Reading
5. Personnel/Insurance: Cheryl Richardson, Chairperson
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* 20190755 Pension Plan Amendments
Motion approving an ordinance amending the defined benefit pension plans to comply
with HB 196 regarding education requirements for pension plan trustees. This item is
forwarded from the Pension Board for consideration.
Item passed unanimously by the Pension Board at its August 14, 2019, meeting by a
vote of 9-0-0
First Reading
* 20190757 2020 Employee Group Benefits Program Administration
Motion approving the renewal of group health and dental plan administration and
stop-loss coverage with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, enrollment in the
Medicare Advantage plan with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for
Medicare-eligible retirees, the renewal of the pharmacy benefit management services
with PharmAvail, and the renewal of the administrative services agreements with all
employee-funded ancillary providers for calendar year 2020, with attorney review on
an as-needed basis. Additionally, this motion approves the contribution rate structure
listed in Exhibit A of the item, and the plan designs listed in Exhibit B.
* 20190758 2020 Flexible Benefit Plan
Motion approving the 2020 Flexible Benefit Plan, Summary Plan Description, and the
increase of the maximum allowable health contribution from $2,650 to $2,700 with
Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC).
6. Public Safety Committee: Reggie Copeland, Chairperson
7. Public Works Committee: Grif Chalfant, Chairperson
* 20190685 Church Street Streetscapes
Motion authorizing Public Works to proceed with design and construction of the
Church St Streetscape project utilizing 2016 General Streets and Drainage Funds.
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* 20190766 Fairgate Road and Heathersett Drive Utilities
Motion authorizing a variance from the Underground Utilities ordinance to allow the
installation of fiber to be over lashed on existing fiber along Fairgate Rd from
Heathersett Dr to Powder Springs St. This motion does not grant a perpetual
variance. MCIMetro/Verizon must relocate underground at their expense if other
utilities at the location are moved underground.
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* 20190767 Allgood Road and Cobb Pkwy N. Utilities
Motion authorizing a variance from the Underground Utilities ordinance to allow the
installation of fiber to be over lashed on existing fiber along Allgood Rd from Cobb
Pkwy North to Foot Path Lane. This motion does not grant a perpetual variance.
MCIMetro/Verizon must relocate underground at their expense if other utilities at the
location are moved underground.
* 20190770 Kassandra Drive Traffic Calming
Motion authorizing Public Works to install driver feedback signs on Kassandra Drive
using Ward 7 funds.
* 20190771 Collins Road Parking
Motion authorizing a no parking zone to be installed along Collins Road from Canton
Road for the entire length of Collins Road.
* 20190772 Cameron Glen Subdivision Traffic Calming
Motion authorizing Public Works to install additional speed limit signage throughout
the subdivision and to install additional stop signs at the following intersections for the
Cameron Glen subdivision: Testaroa Way/Cameron Creek; Crown Terrace/Cameron
Creek; and both intersections of Crown Terrace/Cameron Glen Dr.
* 20190774 Waverly Way Project AT&T ROW Donation
Motion accepting the donation of right-of-way, permanent easement, and temporary
easement at 33 Powder Springs St from AT&T.
OTHER BUSINESS:
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20190814 Disability Retirement Appeal Hearing
The City Council will hear an appeal from David Jenkins regarding the Pension
Board’s decision to deny his disability retirement application.
The Pension Board decision to deny the application was approved February 14,
2019, by a vote of 8-0-0, with one member absent, and upheld at an appeal hearing
on June 28, 2019, by a vote of 8-0-0, with one member absent.
THIS ITEM WILL FOLLOW THE LAST PUBLIC HEARING
* 20190842 292 Vance Circle
Motion to hear the appeal of Chris Campbell at 292 Vance Circle regarding the
request to grant a Certificate of Approval for a demolition permit and to approve the
rebuilding of the structure at 292 Vance Circle.
* 20190803 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
Motion to approve the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Award for
the YELLS program and the accompanying FY2020 Budget Amendment.
* 20190838 234 Forest Avenue Settlement
Motion to approve Settlement, Release, and Covenant Not to Sue Agreement among
Riley Tasker, Daphne Hill, the City of Marietta, and the Board of Lights and Water
subject to the final approval of the Municipal Judge for the City of Marietta and the
City Prosecutor for the City of Marietta. This motion authorizes the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said document.
* 20190830 BLW Actions of September 9, 2019
Review and approval of the September 9, 2019, actions and minutes of Marietta
Board of Lights and Water.
UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes.
ADJOURNMENT:
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