Roswell Council Minutes

Posted Thursday, November 16, 2006

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Prepared: Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Prepared by: Kimberly Johnson, 770.594.6282

kjohnson@ci.roswell.ga.us Zoning Meeting of the Mayor and City Council, Monday, November 13, 2006, 7:30 p.m.

The Council Brief is produced at the request of the Mayor’s Office and City Administration. Public comments are noted as heard by Council but not quoted or paraphrased. This document includes limited presentation by Council and invited speakers in summary form.

Mayor Jere Wood presiding

Council members present: Lori Henry, Kent Igleheart, Terry Joyner, Jerry Orlans, David Tolleson and Paula Winiski.

Welcome – Mayor Jere Wood

Pledge of Allegiance - Alisha Kasam and the Sons of the Revolutionary War

 

 

1. Approval of October 2, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes (detailed minutes to replace Council Brief Minutes adopted on October 9, 2006) and approval of November 6, 2006 Council Brief Minutes. Administration and Finance

· Item deferred for further review of meeting tapes.

2. Approval to authorize the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a contract with Pride Roofing, Inc. for roofing repairs to the Roswell River Landing and the Community Activity Building in the amount of $31,800. Recreation and Parks

3. Approval of a Change in Scope to a FY 2006 Transportation Enhancement (TE) Grant awarded by the Georgia Department of Transportation for $800,000.00 in Federal funds. The Change in Scope relocates the Multi-Use Trail Connection Project from Holcomb Bridge Road to Mansell Road. Recreation and Parks

Councilman Tolleson moved approval of the consent agenda. Councilman Igleheart seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

 

 

 

Mayor’s Report

Reading of a Proclamation for Veteran’s Day

· Mayor Wood read the proclamation and saluted all Veteran’s for the sacrifices they have made for our country.

Community Development – Councilman Jerry Orlans

1. Approval of an Ordinance to Annex Chattahoochee Nature Center (2nd Reading)

· Annexation would eliminate the Chattahoochee Nature Center as an unincorporated island.

· Effective date is December 1, 2006.

· Area of annexation is 16.30 acres.

· The Chattahoochee Nature Center is exempt from property taxes.

· Public comment invited.

Councilman Orlans moved approval. Councilman Igleheart seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

2. Approval of an Ordinance to Annex Holcomb Center (2nd Reading)

· Holcomb Center is an unincorporated island.

· Area of annexation is 14.93 acres.

· Effective date of annexation is January 1, 2007.

· Gross property tax will be approximately $108,815.

· Public comment invited.

Councilman Orlans moved approval with the condition that TJ’s Sports Bar & Grill be able to honor the Fulton County alcohol pouring license for 2007. Councilwoman Henry seconded and the motion passed 4-2 with Orlans, Tolleson, Henry and Igleheart voting for the motion and Joyner and Winiski voting against the motion.

Rezonings & Intent to Annex

1. RZ06-29 & Intent to Annex, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Willeo Rd., Land Lots 270, 271, 295, 296, 333, 334, R-1 Nature Center.
   • RZ06-29 is the rezoning to FC-A (Fulton County-Annexed) of the unincorporated area of the Chattahoochee Nature Center.
   • Public comment invited.

Councilman Orlans moved approval. Councilman Igleheart seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

1. RZ06-24, Chattahoochee Nature Center/Ann Bergstrom, Executive Dir., 9135 Willeo Road, R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-1 Nature Center, Land Lots: 270, 271, 295, 296, 333, 334.
   • RZ06-24 and CU06-04 is a rezoning request by the Chattahoochee Nature Center to consolidate the zoning districts of the property.
   • The request is to allow the Nature Center as a conditional use in the R-1 zoning district.
   • Public comment invited

Councilman Orlans moved approval with recommended conditions. Councilman Igleheart seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

1. RZ06-31 & Intent to Annex, Holcomb Center, Holcomb Bridge Rd., Land Lots 832,833, FC-A (Fulton County Annexed).
   • RZ06-31 is the rezoning to FC-A (Fulton County Annexed) of the Holcomb Center.
   • Public comment invited.

Councilman Orlans moved approval. Councilman Tolleson seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

Rezonings

1. RZ06-22, Just People Inc./Willeo 120 Investment Group, Marietta Highway, O-Pc (Office Professional) conditional to O-Pc (Office Professional) conditional, Land Lot: 332, tennis courts.
   • RZ06-22 is a rezoning request to change a condition of the original zoning to allow for one tennis court on the property.
   • Public comment invited.

Councilman Orlans moved for approval. Councilman Tolleson seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

 

1. RZ06-23, Avis Budget Car Rental/John Lundeen, 875 Mansell Rd., C-3c (Highway Commercial) conditional to C-3 (Highway Commercial) Land Lot: 505, car rental.
   • RZ06-23 is a rezoning to C-3 (Highway Commercial) to change a condition of zoning to allow for a rental car facility.
   • Public comment invited.

Councilman Orlans moved approval with conditions. Councilman Tolleson seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

Text Amendment

8. RZ06-21, Text Amendment to the Roswell Zoning Ordinance regarding the additional screening requirements for recreational vehicles located on corner lots. (2nd Reading)

· This amendment places additional restrictions on the parking of recreational vehicles, boats, campers and other recreational vehicles.

· Proposal only affects corner lots.

· Public comment invited.

Councilman Orlans moved approval. Councilwoman Winiski seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

1. RZ06-28, Text Amendment to the Roswell Zoning Ordinance to allow for the addition of R-5 to the family definition. (1st Reading)

· RZ06-28 is a text amendment to the Roswell Zoning Ordinance to add the R-5 zoning district classification to the “Family” definition and to amend Chapter 5.11 to add Section 5.11.5 Limited Number of Unrelated Persons.

· Public comment invited.

Councilman Orlans moved approval. Councilwoman Winiski seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

 

Final Plats

1. Windfaire West, Eves Circle, Land Lot 627

· The property is zoned FC-A (formerly AG-1 in Fulton County) and is being developed using the requirements of the E-2 (single family residential) zoning district.

· This is a companion development to Windfaire East which has been previously final platted.

· Public comment invited.

Councilman Orlans moved for approval. Councilman Tolleson seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

 

City Attorney’s Report

11. Recommendation for Closure to discuss personnel.

Councilman Joyner moved approval. Councilman Igleheart seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

Addendum to Agenda

12. Approval of Resolution to initiate procedures for the annexation of Cagle-Etris Property. David Davidson, City Attorney

· The Cagle-Etris property consisting of 231.744 acres has submitted a petition for annexation into the City of Roswell using the 60% method.

· More than 60% of the owners and registered electors approve.

· Resolution initiates the annexation and zoning process.

· If approved, this annexation would be effective on December 1, 2006.

· Public comment invited.

Councilman Orlans moved approval. Councilwoman Henry seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

Adjournment of Meeting

The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.

Work Session of the Mayor and City Council, Monday, November 13, 2006

The Council Brief is produced at the request of the Mayor’s Office and City Administration. Public comments are noted as heard by Council but not quoted or paraphrased. This document includes limited presentation by Council and invited speakers in summary form.

Mayor Jere Wood presiding

Council members present: Lori Henry, Kent Igleheart, Terry Joyner, Jerry Orlans, David Tolleson and Paula Winiski.

The Work Session was called to order at 9:10 p.m.

Discussion of Committee Structure

· Councilman Igleheart led the discussion.

· Councilman Igleheart proposed a new committee structure that would change the current six committees into two committees-Operations & Community Service.

· The focus of the new structure would be to eliminate multiple committee meetings.

· Mayor and Council agreed that more details need to be worked out before any kind of new structure could be put in place.

· A follow-up work session is tentatively scheduled for December 18, 2006.

 

Adjournment of Work Session

The work session adjourned at 10:10 p.m.

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