CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMarietta, GA · October 14, 2020
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, October 14, 2020 7:00 PM Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION:
Council Member Grif Chalfant, Ward 2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS:
20200836 2020 All-American City Hall of Fame Award
Presentation to the City of Marietta for the 2020 All-American City Hall of Fame
Award presented by The National Civic League. (Video Presentation by Mayor Patti
Garrett, Vice Chair of the National Civic League Board)
20200843 Public Safety Recognition
Recognition of Firefighter Ron Presley, receiving the 2020 Cobb Chamber of
Commerce Outstanding Community Commitment Award.
Recognition of Lieutenant Michael Goins, of the Marietta Police Department,
receiving the 2020 Cobb Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Community
Contribution Award.
Recognition of Sergeant Josh Liedke, Officer Joey Powell & K9 Officer Jacquo,
including the Crime Interdiction Unit, of the Marietta Police Department, receiving the
2020 Cobb Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION BY THE MAYOR,
COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER:
SCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes.
20200823 Scheduled Appearance
Scheduled Appearance - Larry Wills
20200838 Scheduled Appearance
Scheduled Appearance - Donald Barth
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:
* 20200800 Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2020
Review and approval of the September 9, 2020 regular meeting minutes.
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS: (for informational purposes only)
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS:
* 20200766 Board of Lights and Water Appointment
Reappointment of Michael G. Wilson to the Board of Lights and Water (Resident
Post) for a term of four (4) years, beginning October 12, 2020 and expiring October
13, 2024.
Michael G. Wilson has been on the board since October 2012.
* 20200814 Board of Zoning Appeals Appointment (Ward 1)
Appointment of Craig Smith to the Board of Zoning Appeals (Ward 1) for a three (3)
year term, expiring September 14, 2023.
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* 20200817 Planning Commission Appointment (Ward 4)
Reappointment of Byron “Tee” Anderson to the Planning Commission (Ward 4), for
a three-year term expiring October 14, 2023.
Byron “Tee” Anderson has been on the board since September 2017.
* 20200821 Planning Commission Appointment (Ward 5)
Reappointment of Brenda McCrae to the Planning Commission (Ward 5), for a
three-year term beginning immediately upon appointment and expiring October 14,
2023.
Brenda McCrae has been on the board since December 11, 2013.
ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR'S REPORT:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Economic/Community Development: Johnny Walker, Chairperson
2. Finance/Investment: Joseph R. Goldstein, Chairperson
* 20200142 Sprint Lease Extension for Property at Cell Site
Motion to approve the Contract agreement between the City of Marietta and the
Downtown Marietta Development Authority for the extension of the lease made on
March 9, 2000 with Sprintcom Inc. for property at cell site located at 805 Allgood
Road.
3. Judicial/Legislative: G. A. (Andy) Morris, Chairperson
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20200594 HB 879: Extension of Sunday Sales for Off Premise Consumption
Motion to amend the Chapter 8-8 Alcoholic Beverages of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Marietta, to extend the hours of Sunday sales for off premise consumption.
Council member Michelle Cooper Kelly disclosed that she is employed by a large
brewery that also owns several craft breweries.
First Reading
Public Hearing
* 20200822 Charter Amendment related to Municipal Court Judges & Prosecuting Attorneys
Motion to authorize advertisement of an Amendment to the Charter for the City of
Marietta Section 4.11 entitled “Municipal Court” and Section 6.6 entitled
“Prosecuting Attorney”.
20200432 Open Space in Residential Zones
Motion authorizing staff to advertise a code amendment for Development Regulations.
20200768 Detailed Plan - 521 Atlanta Street
Motion to approve the request by Pulte Homes for approval of a detailed site plan,
landscape plan, and townhome elevations for forty (40) units zoned PRD-SF
(Z2020-19), with the following stipulation:
1. The homes shall be “for sale” only, and no more than five percent (5%) of all the
homes within the residential development shall be allowed to be renter occupied at
any time. As part of the approval process, the Homeowner’s Association or other
governing body is hereby charged with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation
on all homeowners and owners of lots and property in the development. The
Homeowner’s Association shall enforce this regulation to ensure compliance with City
Ordinances with both the initial owner of the property as well as all subsequent
owners. Failure of the Homeowner’s Association to require and achieve compliance
may result in a civil penalty by the City of Marietta against the Homeowner’s
Association in the amount of $500.00.
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20200769 Detailed Plan - 1520, 1540, & 1560 Cunningham Road
Motion to approve the request by Venture Homes for approval of a detailed site plan,
landscape plan, and house elevations for fifty two (52) units on Cunningham Road
(Z2020-07), with the following stipulations:
1. The homes shall be “for sale” only, and no more than five percent (5%) of all the
homes within the residential development shall be allowed to be renter occupied at
any time. As part of the approval process, the Homeowner’s Association or other
governing body is hereby charged with the responsibility of enforcing this regulation
on all homeowners and owners of lots and property in the development. The
Homeowner’s Association shall enforce this regulation to ensure compliance with City
Ordinances with both the initial owner of the property as well as all subsequent
owners. Failure of the Homeowner’s Association to require and achieve compliance
may result in a civil penalty by the City of Marietta against the Homeowner’s
Association in the amount of $500.00.
2. Maintenance of parking within the right of way will be the responsibility of the
homeowner’s association.
3. A walking trail to function as an active amenity will be provided.
20200770 Revised Detailed Plan - 1725 Stilesboro Rd
Motion to approve the house elevations for thirty seven (37) homes at 1725
Stilesboro Road, zoned PRD-SF.
20200789 Preliminary Plat - 1435 Cunningham Road
Motion to approve the preliminary plat for the 15-townhome unit development at
1435 Cunningham Road (Z2019-32).
* 20200815 Amendment of Chapter 8-39, Outdoor Cafes to address outdoor heaters
Motion to approve amendment to Chapter 8-39 regarding outdoor heaters used in
Outdoor Cafes.
Council Member Goldstein discloses that he, his family and/or entities owned by him
and/or his family own property in Downtown Marietta.
First Reading
4. Parks, Recreation and Tourism: Michelle Cooper Kelly, Chairperson
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* 20200776 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Pre-Application for Wildwood
Park
Motion adopting a resolution to submit a Land and Water Conservation Fund
(LWCF) grant pre-application requesting $500,000 for Wildwood Park
improvements to include expanded parking, restroom facilities, and construction of a
disc golf course estimated at $1,503,260, and; committing to match, if awarded, the
LWCF grant.
* 20200788 Brumby Hall Event Rental Fees
Motion to approve the event rental fees for the City of Marietta’s Brumby Hall.
5. Personnel/Insurance: Cheryl Richardson, Chairperson
6. Public Safety Committee: Reggie Copeland, Chairperson
* 20200758 Renewal of Smyrna Prisoner Housing Agreement
Motion approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Marietta,
Georgia and the City of Smyrna, Georgia for the housing of prison inmates.
* 20200792 Edward Byrne Memorial Grant Award
Motion to approve an Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2021 Grant Fund for the
Marietta Police Department to receive and appropriate a grant for the Edward Byrne
Grant Award from the Department of Justice for $17,832.00 to purchase general
equipment.
* 20200796 Noise Ordinance
Motion to affirm and support the purchase of new replacement certified sound meters
that will be utilized by the Marietta Police Department.
7. Public Works Committee: Grif Chalfant, Chairperson
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* 20200257 Renaissance Sidewalks Concept
Motion authorizing Public Works to proceed with the following options as selected by
Council:
• Segment 1: Alexander Circle from Lakewood Drive to Frasier Street - replace
the existing roll curb and 4-foot sidewalk with a header curb and 5-foot sidewalk.
Estimated cost is $125,000.
• Segment 2: Alexander Street from Frasier Street to Waterman Street - narrow
roadway width to 20 feet, install new curb and gutter, and install a new 8-foot wide
sidewalk. Estimated cost is $65,000.
• Segment 3: Alexander Street from 186 Alexander Street to 244 Roswell Street -
repair and replace existing sidewalk and widen sidewalk to 4.5-foot. Estimated cost
is $31,000.
Segments 1 & 2 ($190,000 total) will be funded from the TAD CCSR funds and
Segment 3 ($31,000 total) will be funded from the 2016 SPLOST Annual
Sidewalks/Trail account.
Council Member Goldstein discloses that PMG Family, LLC and JRG Marietta
Parkway, LLC own properties in the Center City South Renaissance Tax Allocation
District. Council Member Goldstein and members of his family are owners of both
PMG Family, LLC and JRG Marietta Parkway, LLC.
Council Member Goldstein Abstaining
* 20200784 Lakewood Drive & Manget Street Intersection Improvement Project
Motion authorizing Public Works to proceed with the revised concept for the
Lakewood Drive & Manget Street Intersection Project using the TAD CCSR funds
and the 2016 SPLOST funds.
Council Member Goldstein discloses that PMG Family, LLC and JRG Marietta
Parkway, LLC own properties in the Center City South Renaissance Tax Allocation
District. Council Member Goldstein and members of his family are owners of both
PMG Family, LLC and JRG Marietta Parkway, LLC.
Council Member Goldstein Abstaining
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* 20200522 Manning Road Traffic Calming
Motion authorizing Public Works to proceed with the following options as selected by
Council:
• Conversion of the Laurel Park and Manning Road intersection to a 4-way stop
intersection.
• Conversion of the Kimberly Way and Manning Road intersection to a 3-way stop
intersection. This will be coordinated with Marietta City Schools.
• Installation of a 6-foot brick landscaped median along Manning Road near
Kimberly Way.
• Installation of a mid-block pedestrian crossing near Queensboro Square with
beacons.
• Installation of an additional 3 driver feedback signs along Manning Road.
• Installation of lane narrowing with curbing and a grass strip between the
elementary school and high school.
The total estimated cost for these options is $141,000 and will be funded from the
2016 SPLOST General Streets/Drainage account.
* 20200704 Polk Street and Stewart Avenue Area Traffic Calming
Motion authorizing Public Works to proceed with the following options as selected by
Council:
• Installation of lane narrowing and striping on Polk Street, Stewart Avenue, and
Maple Avenue.
• Conversion of the Polk Street and Lindley Avenue intersection to a 3-way stop
intersection.
• Conversion of the Mountain View Road and Mountain View Circle intersection
to a 3-way stop intersection.
• Conversion of the Stewart Avenue and Camp Street intersection to a 4-way stop
intersection.
• Installation of a bike lane on Polk Street instead of striping.
• Installation of driver feedback signs on Polk Street, Mountain View Road, and
Stewart Avenue. The driver feedback signs were previously approved by Council to
be purchased and only the installation costs are included in this estimate.
The total estimated cost for these options is $220,000 and will be funded from the
2016 SPLOST General Streets/Drainage account.
Mayor Tumlin opposed and Council Member Chalfant against
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* 20200785 Polk Street and Mountain View Road Intersection Improvement
Motion authorizing the Public Works to proceed with the intersection realignment
concept for Polk Street and Mountain View Road.
Mayor Tumlin opposed and Council Member Chalfant against
* 20200754 Cole and Fort Street Right-of-Way Donation
Motion authorizing the Public Works to receive the donation of right-of-way located
at the corner of Fort and Cole Streets per the Quitclaim Deeds from Fort & Cole
Street LLC and Copperleaf Partners LLC.
* 20200781 GDOT South Marietta Parkway Pedestrian Bridge Maintenance Agreement
Motion authorizing the execution of the Maintenance Agreement for the South
Marietta Parkway Pedestrian Bridge with the Georgia Department of Transportation.
* 20200782 GDOT Whitlock Avenue Maintenance Agreement
Motion authorizing the execution of the Maintenance Agreement for Landscaped
Medians on Whitlock Avenue with the Georgia Department of Transportation.
OTHER BUSINESS:
20200638 V2020-31 [VARIANCE] BHULLAR HOLDINGS, LLC
V2020-31 [VARIANCE] BHULLAR HOLDINGS, LLC is requesting variances for
property located in Land Lot 1134, District 16, Parcel 0100, 2nd Section of Cobb
County, Marietta, Georgia and being known as 1860 (aka 1850) Roswell Road.
Ward 7A.
1. Variance to increase the allowable impervious surface from 80% to 95%;
2. Variance to allow planter islands in lieu of the 10 foot planted border area along
Roswell Road as shown on site plan dated 6/9/20;
3. Variance to waive the 10 foot planted border area along the South Marietta
Parkway frontage as shown on site plan dated 6/9/20;
4. Variance to reduce the landscape buffer as shown on site plan dated 6/9/20;
5. Variance to allow a detention pond within a buffer;
6. Variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 35’ to 11’ for the existing building;
7. Variance to reduce the setback from 2’ to 0’ and allow a 6’ tall chain link fence
along the Roswell Road frontage.
Public Hearing (All parties are sworn in)
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20200733 V2020-37 [VARIANCE] PEACOCK PARTNERSHIP INC
V2020-37 [VARIANCE] PEACOCK PARTNERSHIP INC is requesting
variances for property located in Land Lot 360, District 17, Parcel 0200, 2nd
Section of Cobb County, Marietta, Georgia and being known as 557 South Marietta
Parkway. Ward 1A.
1. Variance to increase the maximum front setback from 75 feet to 138’;
2. Variance to eliminate the 6’ sidewalk zone to allow the existing remain;
3. Variance to reduce the planted strip/border area along South Marietta Parkway
from 10’ to 5’;
4. Variance to waive the pedestrian lighting fixtures required every 60.’
Public Hearing (All parties are sworn in)
* 20200816 CCSR TAD Budget Amendment
Motion to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $36,588.00 for the purpose
of infrastructure improvements within the CCSR Tax Allocation District.
Council Member Goldstein discloses that PMG Family, LLC and JRG Marietta
Parkway, LLC own properties in the Center City South Renaissance Tax Allocation
District. Council Member Goldstein and members of his family are owners of both
PMG Family, LLC and JRG Marietta Parkway, LLC.
Council Member Goldstein Abstaining
* 20200841 Powder Springs Streetscape - Sandtown Rd to S Marietta Parkway
Project Parcel 16 - Star Tune of America Inc. (Teresa C. Bowles) - 598 Powder
Springs Street
Motion authorizing acquisition of a portion of property and easements at 598 Powder
Springs Street from Star Tune of America Inc. (Teresa C. Bowles) for the purpose of
constructing the Powder Springs Streetscape - Sandtown Rd to S Marietta Parkway
Project in exchange for $61,800.00.
* 20200842 Bouldercrest Drive Sidewalk Enhancements
Project Parcel 2 - Rebecca Nash Paden & William R. Paden, Jr - 489 Bouldercrest
Drive
Motion authorizing acquisition of the easements at 489 Bouldercrest Drive from
Rebecca Nash Paden & William R. Paden, Jr for the purpose of constructing the
Bouldercrest Drive Sidewalk Enhancements project in exchange for $2,005.00.
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* 20200801 BLW Actions of October 12, 2020
Review and approval of the October 12, 2020, actions and minutes of Marietta
Board of Lights and Water.
UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes.
ADJOURNMENT:
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