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www.peachtreecornersga.gov COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Mike Mason, Mayor Phil Sadd – Post 1, Council Member Jeanne Aulbach – Post 4, Council Member Eric Christ – Post 2, Council Member Lorri Christopher – Post 5, Council Member Alex Wright – Post 3, Council Member Weare Gratwick – Post 6, Council Member December 18, 2018 COUNCIL AGENDA 7:00 PM PEACHTREE CORNERS CITY HALL – Council Chambers 310 TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30092 A) CALL TO ORDER B) ROLL CALL C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D) MAYOR'S OPENING REMARKS E) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES – Approval of the October 20, 2018 Planning Retreat Minutes and the November 27, 2018 Council Minutes. F) CONSIDERATION OF MEETING AGENDA G) PUBLIC COMMENTS H) PUBLIC HEARING 1. O2018-11-137 Second Read and Consideration of SUP2018-007, WePartner Storage Facility, request to approve a special use permit to accommodate a mini-warehouse storage facility at 7112 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Dist. 6, Land Lot 277, Peachtree Corners, GA. 2. O2018-11-138 Second Read and Consideration of CIC2018-001, Holcomb Bridge Townhomes, request to change the conditions of rezoning case RZ2017-003 for a new 17-unit townhome development at 3926 Holcomb Bridge Road, Dist. 6, Land Lot 313, Peachtree Corners, GA. I) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. R2018-12-112 Consideration of Reappointing Planning Commission Members whose terms are set to expire. 2. R2018-12-113 Consideration of Reappointing Zoning Board of Appeals Members whose terms are set to expire. 3. R2018-12-114 Consideration of Reappointing Downtown Development Authority Members whose terms are set to expire. J) CITY MANAGER UPDATES K) EXECUTIVE SESSION L) ADJOURNMENT 2018-12-18 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA PAGE 2 OF 2 Minutes  CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS PLANNING RETREAT MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 2018 @ 8:00AM The Mayor and Council of the City of Peachtree Corners held a Planning Retreat at the ATDC Technology Business Center located at 75 Fifth Street, NW, Atlanta Georgia. The following were in attendance: Mayor Mike Mason Council Member Phil Sadd – Post 1 Council Member Eric Christ – Post 2 Council Member Alex Wright – Post 3 Council Member Jeanne Aulbach – Post 4 Council Member Lorri Christopher – Post 5 Council Member Weare Gratwick – Post 6 City Manager Brian Johnson City Clerk Kym Chereck City Attorney Bill Riley Community Dev. Dir. Diana Wheeler Finance Director Brandon Branham Public Works Dir. Greg Ramsey Communication Dir. Judy Putnam The Planning Retreat consisted of an update on the FY2019 Budget, an update on the FY2019 Capital Project, an update on the 5-year CIP Plan, and updated form the City Manager. During the FY2019 Capital Project update there was discussion on transportation improvements, the Town Center and the Town Green. It was stated that the Town Center should open in the Spring of 2019. No action was taken on any topics. 2018-10-20 Planning Retreat Minutes Page 1 of 2 Approved, Attest: ___________________________________ __________________________________ Mike Mason, Mayor Kymberly Chereck, City Clerk (Seal) 2018-10-20 Planning Retreat Minutes Page 2 of 2  CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2018 @ 7:00PM The Mayor and Council of the City of Peachtree Corners held a Council Meeting at City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092. The following were in attendance: Mayor Mike Mason Council Member Phil Sadd – Post 1 Council Member Eric Christ – Post 2 Council Member Alex Wright – Post 3 Council Member Jeanne Aulbach – Post 4 Council Member Lorri Christopher – Post 5 Council Member Weare Gratwick – Post 6 City Manager Brian Johnson City Attorney Bill Riley Community Dev. Dir. Diana Wheeler Finance Director Brandon Branham Public Works Dir. Greg Ramsey MAYOR’S OPENING REMARKS: Mayor Mason reminded the public that the Holiday Parade will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 1, 2018. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 23, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING. By: Council Member Sadd Seconded by: Council Member Gratwick Vote: (7-0) (Sadd, Gratwick, Mason, Christ, Wright, Aulbach, Christopher) CONSIDERATION OF MEETING AGENDA: There were no changes. 2018-11-27 Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Wayne Wright of Jacobs thanked the city for recently working with Jacobs to provide some assistance to another city. CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION ITEM Consideration of a construction contract for GDOT LMIG funded sidewalks. (This item was moved to under items for consideration as item number two.) APH 2018-07-74 Approval of Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 5215 Town Blvd., Ste. 650, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. By: Council Member Christ Seconded by: Council Member Christopher Vote: (7-0) (Christ, Christopher, Mason, Sadd, Wright, Aulbach, Gratwick) PUBLIC HEARING: O2018-10-134 Second Read and Consideration of SUP2018-006, Way Motor Works, request to approve a special use permit to accommodate an automobile repair shop in an existing building at 3020 Amwiler Road, Dist. 6, Land Lot 250, Peachtree Corners, GA. Mayor Mason opened the floor to anyone wanting to speak in favor or opposition of the Ordinance. There were no public comments. MOTION TO APPROVE O2018-10-134. By: Council Member Sadd Seconded by: Council Member Gratwick Vote: (7-0) (Sadd, Gratwick, Mason, Christ, Wright, Aulbach, Christopher) O2018-10-135 Second Read and Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6 (Package Sales). Mayor Mason opened the floor to anyone wanting to speak in favor or opposition 2018-11-27 Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 of the Ordinance. There were no public comments. MOTION TO APPROVE O2018-10-135. By: Council Member Christ Seconded by: Council Member Christopher Vote: (7-0) (Christ, Christopher, Mason, Sadd, Wright, Aulbach, Gratwick) O2018-10-136 Second Read and Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6 (Registered Agent). Mayor Mason opened the floor to anyone wanting to speak in favor or opposition of the Ordinance. There were no public comments. MOTION TO APPROVE O2018-10-136. By: Council Member Christopher Seconded by: Council Member Gratwick Vote: (7-0) (Christopher, Gratwick, Mason, Sadd, Christ, Wright, Aulbach) O2018-11-137 First Read and Consideration of SUP2018-007, WePartner Storage Facility, request to approve a special use permit to accommodate a mini- warehouse storage facility at 7112 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Dist. 6, Land Lot 277, Peachtree Corners, GA. (Second Read and Public hearing December 18, 2018) O2018-11-138 First Read and Consideration of CIC2018-001, Holcomb Bridge Townhomes, request to change the conditions of rezoning case RZ2017- 003 for a new 17-unit townhome development at 3926 Holcomb Bridge Road, Dist. 6, Land Lot 313, Peachtree Corners, GA. (Second Read and Public hearing December 18, 2018) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: R2018-11-111 Consideration of a Resolution Approving and Adopting a Voluntary 1% Public Art Initiative Program and Plan in the City of Peachtree Corners, GA. 2018-11-27 Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4  MOTION TO APPROVE R2018-11-111. By: Council Member Aulbach Seconded by: Council Member Christopher Vote: (7-0) (Aulbach, Christopher, Mason, Sadd, Christ, Wright, Gratwick) ACTION ITEM Consideration of a construction contract for GDOT LMIG funded sidewalks. MOTION TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR GDOT LMIG FUNDED SIDEWALKS. By: Council Member Gratwick Seconded by: Council Member Aulbach Vote: (7-0) (Gratwick, Aulbach, Mason, Sadd, Christ, Wright, Christopher) CITY MANAGER UPDATES: There were no City Manager updates. EXECUTIVE SESSION: There was no executive session. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:25 PM. By: Council Member Gratwick Seconded by: Council Member Christopher Vote: (7-0) (Gratwick, Christopher, Mason, Sadd, Christ, Wright, Aulbach) Approved, Attest: ___________________________________ __________________________________ Mike Mason, Mayor Kymberly Chereck, City Clerk (Seal) 2018-11-27 Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 O2018-11-137  STATE OF GEORGIA ORDINANCE 2018-11-137 GWINNETT COUNTY CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS ZONING MAP PURSUANT TO SUP2018-007, WEPARTNER STORAGE FACILITY, REQUEST TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ACCOMMODATE A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY AT 7112 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD., DIST. 6, LAND LOT 277, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA. WHEREAS: Notice to the public regarding said public hearing has been duly published in The Gwinnett Daily Post, the Official News Organ of Peachtree Corners; and WHEREAS: Public Hearings were held by the Mayor and City Council of Peachtree Corners on November 14, 2018 and December 18, 2018; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the governing authority of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia while in Regular Session on December 18, 2018 that Zoning Case SUP2018-007, WePartner Storage Facility, is hereby approved for the above referenced property with the following enumerated conditions: 1. The special use permit for the self-storage facility shall be limited to the property at 7112 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard with amended boundaries as shown on the submitted survey; 2. The property shall be designed to accommodate the required parking as dictated by the formula in the Zoning Ordinance and the building developed on the site shall be designed in a manner to accommodate required development regulations without the need for variances. 3. Required inspections and interior finish permits shall be obtained before occupancy; 4. All storage shall occur within the building; no outdoor storage shall be permitted. 5. If building construction (as evidenced by the completion of the foundation) has not started by 12/31/21, the Special Use Permit shall become void. 6. Hours of operation shall be limited to the following: Office hours – Monday through Saturday 9AM to 6PM; Card Access – Every day 6AM through 10PM. 7. Dumpster shall be located within the building; no outside dumpster shall be permitted. Effective this 18th day of December, 2018. So Signed and Witnessed Approved : this _______day of __________, 2018 Attest: _______________________ ___________________________ Kymberly Chereck, City Clerk Mike Mason, Mayor VOTE:YNA Sadd / YNA Christ / YNA Wright / YNA Mason / YNA Aulbach / YNA Christopher / YNA Gratwick  CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SPECIAL USE PERMIT ANALYSIS PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2018 CITY COUNCIL DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2018 CASE NUMBER: SUP2018-007 APPLICATION REQUEST: Self-Storage Facility LOCATION: 7112 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. PROPERTY SIZE: 1.09 Acres ZONING: C-2 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MAP: Preferred Office APPLICANT: Yichao “Q” Qian 7094 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Ste. 275 Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 CONTACT: Yichao “Q” Qian 678-878-3885 OWNER: WePartner 7094 PIB, LLC 7094 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Ste. 275 Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 RECOMMENDATION: Approval with Conditions PROJECT UPDATE: At the Planning Commission meeting, questions were asked about the project and the property owner’s plans for the site. There were three speakers at the public hearing, all of whom were associated with the Vietnamese senior citizen center next door, and all of whom were opposed to the project because of traffic concerns, the proposed height of the building, and the feeling that a storage facility is not compatible with a senior center. The Commission voted unanimously 4-0 (with 1 absent) to recommend approval of the special use permit with staff conditions plus two additional Planning Commission conditions. These are conditions #6 and #7 relating to hours of operation and dumpster location. Since the Planning Commission meeting, the applicant has revised the site plan to address some of the concerns expressed during the meeting. A letter of opposition has also been received from the owners of a nearby office property.  SUP2018-007 PROJECT DATA: The applicant requests a Special Use Permit on a 1.09-acre vacant parcel zoned C-2 (General Business District) to permit a self-storage facility in a new building. The business will be an indoor storage facility with no outdoor storage. A small parking area is shown adjacent to the building. Although the site is addressed along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, it actually fronts Amwiler Road just east of Winters Chapel Road. The site is predominately located within an industrial area along Amwiler Road south of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The adjacent properties in the flex office park are also zoned C-2 but other adjacent properties are zoned M-1 (Light Industry District). The applicant has provided a conceptual site plan and elevations showing a three-story building made of brick and stucco with glass storefront and windows. The access to the building is provided from the existing Amwiler Road driveway. The site is proposed to have 6 parking spaces immediately adjacent to the building. The Zoning Ordinance requires 2 parking spaces plus an additional 1 space per every 5000 square feet for a storage facility. With the applicant’s proposed building of just over 33,000 square feet per floor, this is a 100,000 square foot building, thus requiring at least 22 parking spaces. In addition to the conceptual site plan not showing the required parking, it also does not account for required landscape strips adjacent to property lines. As shown, the building appears to be too large for the site. The size of the building will, therefore, need to be reduced in order to comply with development regulations. The site is located within the Employment Corridor Character Area on the Future Development Map. The Employment Corridor is intended to “provide an ideal location for diverse employment- and revenue-generating businesses, both professional and industrial, along attractive gateway and thoroughfares.” Office, light industrial, and small-scale retail (where existing or at a major node) are considered appropriate uses. The City’s Zoning Resolution requires that a self-storage facility obtain a Special Use Permit to operate in the C-2 zoning district. The purpose of the Special Use Permit review is to ensure that any potentially detrimental aspects of the proposed land use are mitigated through site- specific conditions. ZONING HISTORY: The property is currently zoned C-2 (General Business District) and is an mostly-vacant lot with some unused parking spaces. In 1974, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners rezoned the property from C-1 to C-2 to permit the development that exists today. This rezoning was not subject to any special conditions. 2  SUP2018-007 ZONING STANDARDS: Zoning Code Section 1702 identifies specific criteria that should be evaluated when considering a zoning decision. These criteria are enumerated as ‘A’ through ‘F’, below. Following each item is the applicant’s response followed by Staff’s comment. A. Will this proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions permit a use that is suitable in view of the use and development of adjacent and nearby property? Applicant’s Response: The proposed warehouse is very much suitable and compatible with surrounding office and industrial uses. Staff’s Comment: The subject property is located within the Employment Corridor and is surrounded by similarly-zoned C-2 and M-1 properties. The use is suitable for the Amwiler Road area. B. Will this proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby property? Applicant’s Response: The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties. It is located on an approved lot in a commercial subdivision and the access patterns in the area were designed to accommodate development on the site. Staff’s Comment: The proposed use should not adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby property as it will be located in an area with light industrial uses and the property will have sufficient parking. C. Does the property to be affected by a proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions have reasonable economic use as currently zoned? Applicant’s Response: The site has been vacant for 40 years under the present zoning, as no retail or office uses have ever been economically viable at this location. Staff’s Comment: The property has a reasonable economic use as currently zoned. D. Will the proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions result in a use which will or could cause an excessive or burdensome use of existing streets, transportation facilities, utilities, or schools? Applicant’s Response: This use would not produce a significant increase in the use of existing road or utility infrastructure and, as a non-residential use, would have no impact on schools. Staff’s Comment: The impacts of the proposed use on streets, transportation facilities, or utilities are unlikely to be excessive or burdensome. Although the intersection of Amwiler Road and Winters Chapel Road is congested, this use will add a negligible amount of new traffic, likely during off-peak hours. There will be no impact on schools. E. Is the proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions in conformity with the policy and intent of the land use plan? 3  SUP2018-007 Applicant’s Response: Yes, the use is in conformity with the future land use plan’s vision for the site as Preferred Office, as it is compatible with the office and professional uses desired for the area. Staff’s Comment: See Comprehensive Plan heading, next page. F. Are there are other existing or changing conditions affecting the use and development of the property which give supporting grounds for either approval or disapproval of the proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions? Applicant’s Response: The area surrounding the site is in need of investment and revitalization. This new use would represent a significant investment in the area and have a positive effect on property values. Staff’s Comment: The Comprehensive Plan’s support for adaptive reuse of underutilized properties in the Employment Corridor combined with the fact that there are several vacancies in Amwiler area gives supporting grounds for approval of the Special Use Permit. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The 2040 City of Peachtree Corners Character Area Map indicates that the property is located within the Employment Corridor Character Area. Policies for this area encourage office, light industrial, and small-scale retail (where existing or at major nodes). While self-storage facilities are not specifically addressed in this character area, it fits with the broader industrial and small retail-type uses that are encouraged. A Special Use Permit for a self-storage facility in this location would meet the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and would serve the surrounding community. DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS: The subject property is a 1.09-acre site located at 7112 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The property is surrounded by C-2 (General Business) and M-1 (Light Industry) zoning. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan indicates that the parcel lies within the Employment Corridor Character Area. This character area encourages the adaptive reuse of existing underutilized properties. The proposed use conforms to this development guideline. The request to permit this use would be consistent with the policies of the Character area and would put a vacant lot into productive use. However, the size of the building proposed appears to exceed the capacity of the site. Since no variance requests were included with the application, the building design will need to be modified in order to accommodate setbacks, landscaping, parking, and other development requirements. RECOMMENDATION: 4  SUP2018-007 After review of the applicant’s proposal and other relevant information, it is recommended that SUP2018-007 be approved with the following conditions: 1. The special use permit for the self-storage facility shall be limited to the property at 7112 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard with amended boundaries as shown on the submitted survey; 2. The property shall be designed to accommodate the required parking as dictated by the formula in the Zoning Ordinance and the building developed on the site shall be designed in a manner to accommodate required development regulations without the need for variances. 3. Required inspections and interior finish permits shall be obtained before occupancy; 4. All storage shall occur within the building; no outdoor storage shall be permitted. 5. If building construction (as evidenced by the completion of the foundation) has not started by 12/31/21, the Special Use Permit shall become void. 6. Hours of operation shall be limited to the following: Office hours – Monday through Saturday 9AM to 6PM; Card Access – Every day 6AM through 10PM. 7. Dumpster shall be located within the building; no outside dumpster shall be permitted. 5 11/6/2018 GwinnettTaxCommissioner > View/Pay Your Taxes > Account Detail > Bill Detail  BILL DETAIL View/Pay Your Taxes / Account Detail / Bill Detail Tax Account Mailing Address: SITUS: WEPARTNER 7094 PIB LLC 7112 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 7094 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 275 Tax District: PEACHTREE CORNERS , GA 30071-1008 PEACHTREE CORNERS Parcel ID Property Type Last Update R6277 135 Real Property 11/6/2018 11:04:19 AM Legal Description TRACT E PEACHTREE EXECUTIVE OFFICE PARK Tax Values Description Market Value Assessed Value Land $50,000.00 $20,000.00 Improvement $14,500.00 $5,800.00 Total $64,500.00 $25,800.00 Class Codes 320-Commercial Auxiliary Imp https://gwinnetttaxcommissioner.publicaccessnow.com/ViewPayYourTaxes/AccountDetail/BillDetail.aspx?p=R6277%20135&a=33308784&b=2368583… 1/3 11/6/2018 GwinnettTaxCommissioner > View/Pay Your Taxes > Account Detail > Bill Detail Assessments Operation Net Tax Savings School Taxes $510.84 $0.00 STATE OF GEORGIA TAXES $0.00 $0.00 City of Peachtree Corners $0.00 $0.00 County Incorporated with Police $334.34 $0.00 Sub Total $845.18 $0.00 Bond Net Tax Savings School Taxes $50.31 $0.00 County Incorporated with Police $0.00 $0.00 Sub Total $50.31 $0.00 Special Assessment Net Tax Savings PEACHTREE CORNERS STORMWATER FEES $688.80 $0.00 Sub Total $688.80 $0.00 Total Tax $1,584.29 $0.00 Tax Installment Information Period Bill Number Due Date Tax Year Tax Penalty/Fee Interest Total Due INST 1 23685838 10/15/2018 2018 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total Due: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Payment History Tax Year Bill Number Receipt Number Amount Paid Last Paid 2018 23685838 B18.76510 $1,584.29 10/9/2018 https://gwinnetttaxcommissioner.publicaccessnow.com/ViewPayYourTaxes/AccountDetail/BillDetail.aspx?p=R6277%20135&a=33308784&b=2368583… 2/3 11/6/2018 GwinnettTaxCommissioner > View/Pay Your Taxes > Account Detail > Bill Detail  BILL DETAIL View/Pay Your Taxes / Account Detail / Bill Detail Tax Account Mailing Address: SITUS: AMWILER PARTNERS LLC 3039 AMWILER RD 7094 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 275 Tax District: PEACHTREE CORNERS , GA 30071-1008 PEACHTREE CORNERS Parcel ID Property Type Last Update R6277 029 Real Property 11/6/2018 11:07:26 AM Legal Description AMWILER RD Tax Values Description Market Value Assessed Value Land $740,500.00 $296,200.00 Improvement $959,500.00 $383,800.00 Total $1,700,000.00 $680,000.00 Class Codes 397-O ce Warehouse https://gwinnetttaxcommissioner.publicaccessnow.com/ViewPayYourTaxes/AccountDetail/BillDetail.aspx?p=R6277%20029&a=1119286&b=23496121… 1/3 11/6/2018 GwinnettTaxCommissioner > View/Pay Your Taxes > Account Detail > Bill Detail Assessments Operation Net Tax Savings School Taxes $13,464.00 $0.00 STATE OF GEORGIA TAXES $0.00 $0.00 City of Peachtree Corners $0.00 $0.00 County Incorporated with Police $8,812.12 $0.00 Sub Total $22,276.12 $0.00 Bond Net Tax Savings School Taxes $1,326.00 $0.00 County Incorporated with Police $0.00 $0.00 Sub Total $1,326.00 $0.00 Special Assessment Net Tax Savings PEACHTREE CORNERS STORMWATER FEES $4,270.56 $0.00 Sub Total $4,270.56 $0.00 Total Tax $27,872.68 $0.00 Tax Installment Information Period Bill Number Due Date Tax Year Tax Penalty/Fee Interest Total Due INST 1 23496121 10/15/2018 2018 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total Due: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Payment History Tax Year Bill Number Receipt Number Amount Paid Last Paid 2018 23496121 B18.55285 $27,872.68 9/27/2018 https://gwinnetttaxcommissioner.publicaccessnow.com/ViewPayYourTaxes/AccountDetail/BillDetail.aspx?p=R6277%20029&a=1119286&b=23496121… 2/3 View from Amwiler Road View internal to the site, facing proposed building location  December 10, 2018 Mayor Mike Mason Councilor Phil Sadd, Post 1 Councilor Eric Christ, Post 2 Councilor Alex Wright, Post 3 Councilor Jeanne Aulbach, Post 4 Councilor Lorri Christopher, Post 5 Councilor Weare Gratwick, Post 6 City of Peachtree Corners 310 Technology Parkway Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 Dear Mayor Mason and Members of the City Council: I represent WePartner 7094 PIB, LLC, the owner/applicant for a proposed self-storage development at 7112 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard (PIB) in Peachtree Corners. We acquired this site in 2016 along with the purchase of two adjacent office buildings at 7094 PIB. To date, we have invested in excess of $1 million to make significant improvements to these properties. Under our ownership and management, we have increased the occupancy of the two buildings from 40% to 100% and made significant and positive contributions to the appearance, employment base, and taxable valuation of Peachtree Corners. We have also moved our company headquarters to 7094 PIB and now employ more than 50 people here. We have been extremely pleased with the results of our investments at this key gateway location to Peachtree Corners and have great confidence in the viability of this location for future investments. Through another LLC, we also recently invested $5 million to acquire the adjoining flex/warehouse building at 3039 Amwiler Road (which is also 100% occupied) and we have been actively exploring how to improve this entire area. We are keenly aware of the traffic situation in the area surrounding the complicated intersection at PIB, Winters Chapel, and Amwiler. We are also aware that the site at 7112 PIB is a small site with limited visibility that has been vacant since the subdivision was created in 1974. Given the size and limitations of this site, we concluded that most of the allowable uses under the city’s Zoning Ordinance would not be economically supportable. In the course of owning and managing our properties we have fielded many requests from our tenants asking if we had any space available for storage, but we do not. Realizing that we already had demand for storage space we decided to further explore the possibility of a self-storage building on our site. We commissioned a market study to examine the market potential for a self-storage facility at this site. The study, which was completed by Self Storage 101 from Birmingham, AL, a leading national expert in this property type, found that a new building on our site would be economically viable. Upon completion of this study, we entered into a partnership with Adevco, a company with a long track record of developing successful self-storage buildings and filed our application for a Special Use Permit for a self-storage facility. Over the past few months, we have coordinated very closely with Diana Wheeler, Jeff Conkle, and other City staff to ensure that our proposed development would be in line with your Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map, and Zoning Ordinance. We have come up with a plan that is consistent and compliant with all of these standards and the Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve our application at their November 14 meeting. At 7094 Peachtree Industrial Blvd · Suite 275 · Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 the PC meeting we agreed to conditions that would allay the concerns of our neighbors, including limiting the hours of operation of the business, prohibiting any outdoor trash disposal, and ensuring that all of the storage units will be accessed from inside the building. In addition to these conditions, we also propose to undertake the following efforts to significantly improve the situation for our neighbors and ourselves: • Remove the barrier that blocks access to the 3039 Amwiler property from the main entrance on PIB (this is shown on our proposed site plan); • Remove the wooden fence between 3039 Amwiler and 7112 PIB; • Erect a new, permanent monument sign on Amwiler that will include signage for our neighbors; and • Erect directional signage on our properties for the benefit of our neighbors. At the November 14 meeting several representatives of Quality Real Estate Holdings, LLC (the owner of the adjacent office building at 7116 PIB) spoke in opposition to our proposed development. We spoke to these individuals immediately after the meeting and have made multiple attempts since then to arrange a face-to-face discussion with them to ensure that their concerns have been addressed. They have thus far refused to engage with us and instead approached another neighbor—the Chapel Crossing commercial condominium—to convince them to oppose our project. We believe that the conditions proposed by the PC and our additional improvements will be more than sufficient to address Quality’s concerns about our proposed development. Our proposed self-storage development represents an attractive and appropriate use of a property that has sat in a vacant and unproductive state for more than 40 years. After several months of careful study, City staff concluded that our proposal is consistent with local plans and ordinances, and the Planning Commission unanimously agreed. We are eager to move forward with an investment of $8 million that would increase the amount of local tax revenue generated by the site from its current level of just $900 per year to an estimated $112,000 per year. It would also enhance the attractiveness of the older commercial and multi-family properties in the surrounding area, as their tenants would have easy access to clean, secure, and climate-controlled storage space that does not currently exist. On behalf of WePartner, I encourage you to consider the many benefits of our proposed development to the City of Peachtree Corners. I also extend an invitation to visit our property and see the situation for yourself in advance of the Council vote on December 18. Please contact me if you would like to arrange a visit in the next week. Best Regards, David Versel Vice President of Development The WePartner Companies Telephone: 678-878-3885 Email: development@wepartnerusa.com  CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 147 Technology Parkway, Suite 200, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 Tel: 678.691.1200 | www.cityofpeachtreecornersga.com PROPERTY LOCATION MAP WePartner Storage Facility CASE NUMBER: SUP2018-007 PLANNING CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL COMMISSION 1ST READING 2ND READING HEARING DATES: NOV. 14, 2018 NOV. 27, 2018 DEC. 18, 2018 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7112 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. O2018-11-138  STATE OF GEORGIA ORDINANCE 2018-11-138 GWINNETT COUNTY CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS ZONING MAP PURSUANT TO CIC2018-001, HOLCOMB BRIDGE TOWNHOMES, REQUEST TO CHANGE THE CONDITIONS OF REZONING CASE RZ2017-003 FOR A NEW 17-UNIT TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT AT 3926 HOLCOMB BRIDGE ROAD, DIST. 6, LAND LOT 313, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA. WHEREAS: Notice to the public regarding said public hearing has been duly published in The Gwinnett Daily Post, the Official News Organ of Peachtree Corners; and WHEREAS: Public Hearings were held by the Mayor and City Council of Peachtree Corners on November 14, 2018 and December 18, 2018; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the governing authority of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia while in Regular Session on December 18, 2018 that Zoning Case CIC2018-001, Holcomb Bridge Townhomes, is hereby approved for the above referenced property with the following enumerated conditions: 1. The site development shall not exceed 17 single-family townhomes with a minimum 2-car attached garage and a minimum unit width of 24-feet. 2. The property shall be developed in general conformance with the site plan prepared by O’Leary Design Group dated October 24, 2018 and submitted with this application with revisions to meet these conditions and the requirements of all city codes and ordinances. 3. That the side yard setback is reduced to 25-feet on the north (side) property line, 20-feet on the south (side) property line, and that encroachment is permitted into the 50-foot front setback to accommodate a portion of one townhouse at the front of the property. 4. Building elevations shall be in general conformance with the renderings prepared by O’Leary Design Group dated October 2, 2017, and submitted with this application with revisions, as needed, to be submitted to the Community Development Director for review and approval. 5. The green space at the front center of the development shall be used and maintained as landscaped, common, open space with at least one amenity feature provided. An amenity area plan, that includes a landscape plan, is required to be submitted and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director. 6. Development shall include no more than one driveway on Holcomb Bridge Road, aligned with Primrose Hill Court directly across Holcomb Bridge Road. This access shall allow a left turn-in, right turn-in, and right turn-out movements. Left-out turn movements shall also be permitted. 7. Sidewalks shall be provided as shown on the conceptual site plan. 8. A 50-foot wide landscaped strip shall be provided along the Holcomb Bridge Road frontage, allowing for the one townhouse encroachment and shall include a decorative fence/wall and entrance monument to be approved by Staff. 9. Interior streets shall be private and maintained by the Homeowners Association. VOTE:YNA Sadd / YNA Christ / YNA Wright / YNA Mason / YNA Aulbach / YNA Christopher / YNA Gratwick  STATE OF GEORGIA ORDINANCE 2018-11-138 GWINNETT COUNTY CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS 10. Existing trees in buffers shall be preserved and buffers shall be enhanced with additional trees where sparse. 11. Storm water retention facilities may be open-air at surface-level. The retention facility shall be screened with decorative fencing, evergreen plantings, and landscaping as show on the plans dated October 24, 2018 and submitted with this application. Effective this 18th day of December, 2018. So Signed and Witnessed Approved : this _______day of __________, 2018 Attest: _______________________ ___________________________ Kymberly Chereck, City Clerk Mike Mason, Mayor VOTE:YNA Sadd / YNA Christ / YNA Wright / YNA Mason / YNA Aulbach / YNA Christopher / YNA Gratwick  CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CHANGE IN CONDITIONS ANALYSIS PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2018 CITY COUNCIL DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2018 CASE NAME: HOLCOMB BRIDGE ROAD TOWNHOMES CASE NUMBER: CIC2018-001 CURRENT ZONING: C-1 LOCATION: 3926 HOLCOMB BRIDGE ROAD MAP NUMBERS: 6th DISTRICT, LAND LOT 313 ACREAGE: 2.16 ACRES PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: CHANGE IN CONDITIONS TO PREVIOUS REZONING TO ACCOMMODATE A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MAP: CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AREA APPLICANT: R. W. LAMAR PROPERTIES, INC. 1101 SAINT CHARLES PL ATLANTA, GA 30306 CONTACT: WAYNE LAMAR 404-597-1761 OWNER: POWL INVESTMENTS, LLC 5339 GARNABY LN PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30092 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS PROJECT UPDATE: At the Planning Commission meeting, questions were asked about the project and the property owner’s plans for the site. There were no speakers at the public hearing. The Commission voted 3-1 (with 1 absent) to recommend approval of the change in conditions with staff conditions with one Planning Commission amendment. Planning Commissioners removed the prohibition on left turns out of the site in staff condition #6. The City’s Engineering staff believes that a left turn out of this proposed development across Holcomb Bridge Rd. would be  CIC2018-001 dangerous and they recommend against allowing this turning movement. However, the majority of the Planning Commission agreed with the applicant that not allowing left turns out of this proposed development would motivate mid-block U-turns and other ‘creative driving’ maneuvers that could also be dangerous. PROJECT DATA: The applicant is seeking to change the conditions of a past rezoning case (RZ2017-003) for property consisting of a 2.16-acre parcel located along the east side of Holcomb Bridge Road approximately 1500 feet south of Spalding Drive. The property adjoins single-family homes to the rear with commercial property to the sides and front, across Holcomb Bridge Road. The applicant requests to modify the previously approved zoning conditions in order to make three changes. The three requests are as follows: 1. to permit a surface retention pond (instead of underground retention required by the rezoning); 2. to change the front yard setback variance for one unit at the front right corner of the property (as viewed from Holcomb Bridge Road); and 3. to permit a full access driveway from Holcomb Bridge Road into the site. The concept plan previously approved for the property includes 17 townhomes in a gated community with a small resident amenity area along the front of the site. Each proposed home contains a two-car garage and is three stories tall. Additional guest parking is also provided. An existing wooded buffer at the rear will be preserved; additional landscaping will be provided around the perimeter of the site. PARCEL DESCRIPTION The property is a 2.16-acre C-1 zoned parcel located on the east side of Holcomb Bridge Road approximately 1500 feet south of Spalding Drive. The parcel is between an office development to the south and a former single-family home that was converted to commercial use to the north. The proposal includes one entrance to the townhouse development from Holcomb Bridge Road which aligns with Primrose Hill Court directly across Holcomb Bridge Road. The R-TH zoning classification permits a development density of up to 8 units per acre. The proposed project is designed at a density of 7.8 units per acre. ZONING HISTORY: The subject property was rezoned from O-I to C-1 by Gwinnett County Case REZ1990-125 in December 1990. At the same time, a special use permit for a restaurant was denied. In 2004, a rezoning request and special use permit were denied by Gwinnett County. That request, RZC2004-017, was to rezone from C-1 to C-2; the special use permit was for an automobile service facility. The applicant was granted a rezoning (RZ2017-003) to R-TH to allow for the townhome development in late 2017. ZONING STANDARDS: 2  CIC2018-001 Zoning Code Section 1702 identifies specific criteria that should be evaluated when considering a zoning decision. These criteria are enumerated as ‘A’ through ‘F’ below. The applicant’s responses and staff’s comments are below: A. Will this proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions permit a use that is suitable in view of the use and development of adjacent and nearby property? Applicant’s Response: Yes. Staff’s Comment: The surface-level retention pond is suitable for this site if it is designed in a way that creates an amenity or focal point for the community. B. Will this proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby property? Applicant’s Response: No. Staff’s Comment: The proposal will have minimal impact on adjacent O-I zoned properties. Additionally, the single-family properties to the rear will still be buffered by existing wooded areas. The request for a full access driveway to Holcomb Bridge Road may cause changes in the traffic movements in this particular area. C. Does the property to be affected by a proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions have reasonable economic use as currently zoned? Applicant’s Response: Yes Staff’s Comment: The property has a reasonable economic use as currently zoned but the inability of the site to handle underground retention causes this particular project to be difficult to build. D. Will the proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions result in a use which will or could cause an excessive or burdensome use of existing streets, transportation facilities, utilities, or schools? Applicant’s Response: No. Staff’s Comment: Holcomb Bridge Road at rush hour peaks is difficult to navigate. As stated in the previous rezoning staff report, although this project will not add significant traffic to the road, there will likely need to be turn restrictions put in place at the project’s entrance. Left turns out of the development will be difficult to make during peak traffic periods. City staff still maintains that turn restrictions are appropriate given the surrounding conditions. E. Is the proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions in conformity with the policy and intent of the land use plan? 3  CIC2018-001 Applicant’s Response: Yes. Staff’s Comment: (see Comprehensive Plan heading, below.) F. Are there other existing or changing conditions affecting the use and development of the property which give supporting grounds for either approval or disapproval of the proposed rezoning, special use permit, or change in conditions? Applicant’s Response: The current ground water levels in combination with a very shallow site create a financial burden to the project to maintain the underground detention. Staff’s Comment: The long-term vision for this area is for it to be an integral part of the redevelopment of the Holcomb Bridge Corridor and that is still achievable with the surface- level retention pond. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The 2040 City of Peachtree Corners Character Area Map indicates that the property is located within the Holcomb Bridge Corridor Character Area. Policies for this area encourage evolution into “a mixed-use corridor” with single-uses, including townhouses, located along the corridor between higher-intensity nodes. DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS: The proposed 2.16-acre development is located on the east side of Holcomb Bridge Road and is currently vacant. The project adds a residential component to an area that already has a mix of uses. The proposal to have surface-level retention would not adversely affect surrounding residential properties as a 35-foot buffer with mature trees is provided along the rear property line. This buffer complies with the requirement in Zoning Ordinance Section 606. While the development is also unlikely to have a negative impact on existing streets, the City’s traffic engineering staff believes that left turns out of the site allow too many opportunities for vehicular conflict and would create a dangerous condition. As a result, the engineering staff does not support this vehicular movement at the property and recommends that access be limited to right-in, right-out, and left-in movements only. Staff recommends approval with conditions of the proposed project as it still meets the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, is suitable in view of the use and development of adjacent and nearby property, and if approved, would not adversely affect the existing use of said properties. RECOMMENDATION: After review of the applicant’s proposal and other relevant information, it is recommended that CIC2018-001 be approved with the following conditions: 4  CIC2018-001 1. The site development shall not exceed 17 single-family townhomes with a minimum 2- car attached garage and a minimum unit width of 24-feet. 2. The property shall be developed in general conformance with the site plan prepared by O’Leary Design Group dated October 24, 2018 and submitted with this application with revisions to meet these conditions and the requirements of all city codes and ordinances. 3. That the side yard setback is reduced to 25-feet on the north (side) property line, 20- feet on the south (side) property line, and that encroachment is permitted into the 50- foot front setback to accommodate a portion of one townhouse at the front of the property. 4. Building elevations shall be in general conformance with the renderings prepared by O’Leary Design Group dated October 2, 2017, and submitted with this application with revisions, as needed, to be submitted to the Community Development Director for review and approval. 5. The green space at the front center of the development shall be used and maintained as landscaped, common, open space with at least one amenity feature provided. An amenity area plan, that includes a landscape plan, is required to be submitted and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director. 6. Development shall include no more than one driveway on Holcomb Bridge Road, aligned with Primrose Hill Court directly across Holcomb Bridge Road. This access shall allow a left turn-in, right turn-in, and right turn-out movements. Left-out turn movements shall also be permitted. 7. Sidewalks shall be provided as shown on the conceptual site plan. 8. A 50-foot wide landscaped strip shall be provided along the Holcomb Bridge Road frontage, allowing for the one townhouse encroachment and shall include a decorative fence/wall and entrance monument to be approved by Staff. 9. Interior streets shall be private and maintained by the Homeowners Association. 10. Existing trees in buffers shall be preserved and buffers shall be enhanced with additional trees where sparse. 11. Storm water retention facilities may be open-air at surface-level. The retention facility shall be screened with decorative fencing, evergreen plantings, and landscaping as show on the plans dated October 24, 2018 and submitted with this application. 5 DIAGRAM OF APPLICANT’S REQUESTED CHANGES 3. Request to permit encroachment of one unit over setback line 2. Request to permit full-access movements 1. Request to permit at driveway instead of surface retention prohibiting left-out turns instead of underground  R-100 R-100 R-100 6’ H FENCE TREE SAVE AREA PROPERTY LINE WALL O-I 6’ H FENCE 25’ SETBACK 20’ SETBACK WALL TOWNHOME TREE SAVE AREA O-I RETAINING WALL 50’ SETBACK 6’ H FENCE FRONT FENCE PROPERTY LINE RID GE ROAD VIEW MB B HOLCO NOTE: EACH UNIT HAS 4 PARKING SPACES 2 - IN GARAGE, AND 2 IN DRIVEWAY 5 ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL GUEST N TOTAL ACREAGE = 2.16 0 15 30 60 TOTAL UNITS = 17 DENSITY = 7.87 Units/Acre Holcomb Bridge Road Tract - Masterplan Owner: POWL Investments LLC October 24th, 2018  Stone Cap on Brick Veneer Column 6’ H Picket Fence Evergreen Trees Ornamental Grasses Signage on Rustic Timber Arm Seasonal Color Lawn Sidewalk Holcomb Bridge Road Tract - Entry Sketch Owner: POWL Investments LLC October 24th, 2018  Evergreen Trees 5’-0” Aluminum Picket Fence Right of Way Sidewalk Dentention Pond Retaining Wall 0 1 2 4 Scale: 1/2” = 1’-0” Holcomb Bridge Frontage Section Owner: POWL Investments LLC October 24th, 2018  Canopy Tree Evergreen Tree 5’-0” Aluminum Picket Fence Evergreen Hedge Right of Way Dentention Pond Retaining Wall 0 1 2 4 Scale: 1/2” = 1’-0” Holcomb Bridge Entry Drive Section Owner: POWL Investments LLC October 24th, 2018 View across Holcomb Bridge Rd View of adjacent office site  CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 147 Technology Parkway, Suite 200, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 Tel: 678.691.1200 | www.cityofpeachtreecornersga.com PROPERTY LOCATION MAP Holcomb Bridge Townhomes CIC2018-001 CASE NUMBER: PLANNING CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL COMMISSION 1ST READING 2ND READING HEARING DATES: NOV. 14, 2018 NOV. 27, 2018 DEC. 18, 2018 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3926 Holcomb Bridge Road R2018-12-112  STATE OF GEORGIA CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS RESOLUTION 2018-12-112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS, GEORGIA REAPPOINTING CERTAIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS ARE SET TO EXPIRE. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission was constituted in September, 2012 with five members having staggered terms; and WHEREAS, certain Planning Commission members have terms which will expire on January 15, 2019; and WHEREAS, these Planning Commission members have served the City well and the City Council wishes to extend their tenure on the Planning Commission by reappointment to a two-year term; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council that the following Planning Commission members shall be reappointed as shown: 1. Mark Willis new term expires 1/15/21 2. Matt Houser new term expires 1/15/21 SO RESOLVED AND EFFECTIVE, this the 18th day of December, 2018. Approved: ________________________ Mike Mason, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Kym Chereck, City Clerk Seal VOTE: YNA Sadd / YNA Christ/ YNA Wright / YNA Mason / YNA Aulbach / YNA Christopher / YNA Gratwick R2018-12-113  STATE OF GEORGIA CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS RESOLUTION 2018-12-113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS, GEORGIA REAPPOINTING CERTAIN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS ARE SET TO EXPIRE. WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals was constituted in September, 2012 with five members having staggered terms; and WHEREAS, certain Zoning Board of Appeals members have terms which will expire on January 15, 2019; and WHEREAS, these Zoning Board of Appeals members have served the City well and the City Council wishes to extend their tenure on the Zoning Board of Appeals by reappointment to a two-year term; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council that the following Zoning Board of Appeals members shall be reappointed as shown: 1. Amreeta Regmi new term expires 1/15/21 2. James Blum new term expires 1/15/21 3. Matthew Gries new term expires 1/15/21 SO RESOLVED AND EFFECTIVE, this the 18th day of December, 2018. Approved: ________________________ Mike Mason, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Kym Chereck, City Clerk Seal VOTE: YNA Sadd / YNE Christ / YNA Wright / YNA Mason / YNA Aulbach / YNA Christopher / YNA Gratwick R2018-12-114  STATE OF GEORGIA CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS RESOLUTION 2018-12-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS, GEORGIA REAPPOINTING CERTAIN MEMBERS TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WHOSE TERMS ARE SET TO EXPIRE. WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority was constituted in April, 2013 with seven members having staggered terms; and WHEREAS, certain Downtown Development Authority members have terms that will expire on February 27, 2019; and WHEREAS, these DDA members have served the City well and would like to be reappointed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council that the following shall be reappointed to the Downtown Development Authority as shown: 1. Dan Graveline (6 year term) term expires 2/27/25 2. Ruth Strickland (6 year term) term expires 2/27/25 3. L.C. Johnson (6 year term) term expires 2/27/25 4. Aaron Kappler (2 year term) term expires 2/27/21 5. Tim Le (2 year term) term expires 2/27/21 SO RESOLVED AND EFFECTIVE, this the 18th day of December, 2018. Approved: ________________________ Mike Mason, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Kym Chereck, City Clerk Seal VOTE: YNA Sadd / YNE Christ / YNA Wright / YNA Mason / YNA Aulbach / YNA Christopher / YNA Gratwick