Community Planning Information

CITY OF STONECREST, GEORGIA Community Planning Information Meeting (CPIM) Summary Minutes February 13, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. Planning-zoning@stonecrestga.gov *IN-PERSON MEETING Stonecrest's YouTube Broadcast Link Citizens wishing to actively participate and comment during the public hearing portion of the meeting may comment in person. You may also submit your request including your full name, address, and position on the agenda item you are commenting on (for or against) via email to Planning-zoning@stonecrestga.gov by 2 p.m. the day before the meeting to be read into the record at the meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS: Deputy Director Ellis Still, Senior Planner Ramona Eversley, Planner Felleshia Blair, Zoning Administrative Technician Abeykoon Abeykoon, and Cobi Brown, Planning Administrative Technician were in attendance. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. II. REVIEW OF THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE COMMUNITY PLANNING INFORMATION MEETING AND RULES OF CONDUCT – Ramona Eversley III. Item(s) of Discussion: PETITION: RZ24-005 PETITIONER: Michele Battle of Battle Law, P.C LOCATION: 1810 Coffee Rd PETITIONER’S REQUEST: The request is for a rezoning and map amendment of the parcel from M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to M (Light Industrial). Jordan Battle of Battle Law, P.C. came up to speak. It was stated that the rezoning is for the consolidation of two adjacent parcels for the development of a paved truck storage lot. The location is behind the existing PepsiCo building. Renee Kale a resident asked about the type and amount of trucks that will be that will be parked in the storage area. She stated her concern for the surrounding residents. Jordan Battle stated that they did not have a set time for the trucks to be parked in one of the twenty proposed spaces that deliver products for the company. It was also stated that the parcel is over 750 feet away from the nearby residential parcels. PETITION: SLUP24-009 PETITIONER: Leatha Spivey of Peaches and Cream Academy, Inc LOCATION: 3356 Panola Road PETITIONER’S REQUEST: The petitioner is seeking a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to operate as a Type 2 Home Occupation for a child daycare business. Thomas Dortch came up to speak for Ms. Spivey. He stated that the business has been in operation for three decades. Countless families have trusted her to take care of their children and many of the students have excelled in higher education as well as careers later in their lives. The academy has also contributed to the community by hosting back-to-school drives and other events. She has been in good standing with the State  CITY OF STONECREST, GEORGIA regulations. Carol Dortch mother of Thomas Dortch stated that Ms. Spivey has done well for many years and she has many testimonials to prove it. She also stated that there was confusion due to Ms. Spivey having an up-to- date state license. PETITION: SLUP25-001 PETITIONER: Rufaro Moyo of Moyo Capital, Inc LOCATION: 4989 Thompson Mill Road PETITIONER’S REQUEST: The petitioner is seeking a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to operate as a Type 2 Home Occupation for a personal care home business. Rufaro Moyo the applicant came up to speak. The proposal will cater to those in the elderly community who are in need of assistance with day-to-day tasks. He stated that the parcel is in a good location considering that Thomspon Mill Rd has minimum traffic and the home is also near several shopping centers, pharmacies, and the hospital. Samantha Verver a neighbor of the applicant stated that she is in support of the petition and that personal care homes are needed in the community. Pam Alimanzi a resident also stated that she supports the petition. She has been a CNA for 20 years and from her experience in the industry knows that the proposed use is a need for the community. IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m. Americans with Disabilities Act The City of Stonecrest does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities, and employment practices. If you need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (such as a sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device or print material in digital format) or reasonable modification to programs, services or activities contact the ADA Coordinator, Sonya Isom, as soon as possible, preferably 2 days before the activity or event. APPROVED: ________________________________________________________2/17/2025_____________ DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PLANNING & ZONING DATE ATTEST: 02/17/2025 _______________________________________________________________________________ SECRETARY DATE