Community Planning Information

COMMUNITY PLANNING INFORMATION MEETING MINUTES SUMMARY Stonecrest City Hall- 6:00 PM *Spoke-in-Person Meeting October 12, 2023 As set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Stonecrest will assist citizens with special needs given notice (7 working days) to participate in any open meetings of the City of Stonecrest. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office via telephone (770-224-0200) Citizens wishing to actively participate and make a comment during the public hearing portion of the meeting please submit a request via email address planning-zoning@stonecrestga.gov by noon the day of the hearing October 12, 2023. The Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you, or you can also submit comments and questions to the same email address by the same deadline to be read into the record at the meeting. I. Introductions: Senior Planner Tre’Jon Singletary and Planning Administrative Technician Cobi Brown were in attendance. II. Presentations: Upcoming Cases Presented by Senior Planner Tre’Jon Singletary. • RZ23-005 • RZ23-006 • SLUP23-009 III. Presentations Senior Planner Tre’Jon Singletary Presented RZ23-005, RZ23-006, and SLUP23-009 Purpose and Intent An informational meeting that allows staff and applicants to inform the public of upcoming developments/projects; Allow the citizens, business owners, and developers of Stonecrest opportunities to review all petitions, ask questions of all applicants, and express any preliminary concerns; Bridge the relationships between developers, residents, and staff Occurrence Every 2nd Thursday of each month RZ23-005 1982 Phillips Road Lucretia Ramsey Petitioner is seeking to modify zoning condition(s) from CZ-85127 to allow attached dwellings (duplex). Facts and Background- • Subject property was rezoned under Dekalb County in 1985. Page 1 of 12  • Subject property is currently vacant/undeveloped • Applicant desires to developed a duplex (attached dwelling) • The current zoning of subject property (RSM), permits attached dwellings. • Conditions from rezoning case, CZ-85127 prevents applicant from constructing a duplex Future Land Use- Suburban Neighborhood (SN) Zoned- RSM- Small Lot Residential Mix CZ-85127 Conditions Page 2 of 12 Two-Family Dwelling Permitted Zoning Districts Aerial Map and Submitted Site Plan- Page 3 of 12 Zoning Modification Process Page 4 of 12 Lucretia Ramsey the applicant was called to the stand. She mentions that she has been a real estate agent for 39 years. The duplex will look similar to the design of a townhouse. She plans to have her daughter in one side of the dwelling. She would like the condition to be removed so she can enhance the Stonecrest community. Both dwellings will have three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a one- car garage. Eric Huff a resident who lives right across from the location of the proposed development came to the stand. He asked about the number of dwellings proposed to be placed on the land with consideration of the 4.5 acreage Lucretia Ramsey stated that it will be one. Rosetta Taylor a resident of the city came to the stand and asked if the condition that was established by Dekalb County (before the incorporation of the city in 2017) supersedes the City’s code. Tre’Jon Singletary Senior Planner answered that it does. RZ23-006 7467 Covington Highway Floyd Sullivan Petitioner is seeking to rezone subject property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot -75) to C-1 (Local Commercial). Facts and Background- • Applicant is proposing to rezone to operate electrical business and use as office space • Surrounding uses are: • Place of Worship • Tire Shop • Auto Parts Retail Store Future Land Use- City Center (CC) Future Land Use/Character Area Permitted Districts Page 5 of 12 Zoned- R-75 Residential Medium Lot Aerial Map and Site Photos- Submitted Site Plan- Page 6 of 12 Page 7 of 12 Rezoning Process- Floyd Sullivan owner of the business came the stand. He mentions that he has enhanced the property and modified the building after purchasing so it will no longer be an eyesore in the area. He just needs it to be rezoned so he can operate legally. Rosetta Taylor his representative added that the rezone will bring future employment opportunities to the area and apprenticeships for the youth to learn about electrical services. It will be great for the community. There were no attendees to speak for or against the petition. SLUP23-009 3309 and 3313 Panola Road Darrell Johnson of JDM Consultants, LLC on the behalf of CCC Christ Gospel Parish Petitioner is seeking a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to develop a Place of Worship. Facts and Background- • Applicant is proposing to operate a Place of Worship (POW) at subject property • The POW will be approximately 10,500 sq ft • The POW will have approximately 300 seats • Total acres is 3.7 +/- • Vacant/undeveloped land Future Land Use- Suburban Neighborhood (SN) Page 8 of 12 Zoned- R-100 – Residential Medium Lot POW Permitted Zoning Districts Aerial Map and Submitted Site Plans- Sec. 4.2.42. – Places of Worship, Convents; Monasteries; Temporary Religious Meetings Page 9 of 12 Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) Process Micheal Ajibade a representative came to the stand. He stated that the structure will beautify the environment and be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. There were no attendees to speak for or aganist the pettion. Page 10 of 12 Upcoming Meetings • Public Hearing will be held for presented items during: • Planning Commission • November 7, 2023 (tentatively change to Nov. 8th due to Election Day) • 6 PM • Council Chamber • Mayor & Council • November 27, 2023 • 6 PM • Council Chamber Meeting ended at 6:22 p.m Page 11 of 12 APPROVED: 01/02/2024 ____________________________________________________________________________________ PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT MANAGER Date ATTEST: _____________________________________________________________________________________ SECRETARY Date Page 12 of 12