1 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:14,040 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. This is the uh planning and zoning December 2 00:00:09,360 --> 00:00:14,040 18th, 2025 meeting. 3 00:00:15,920 --> 00:00:23,199 We'd like to we'd like to uh start the uh planning and zoning commissioners 4 00:00:21,279 --> 00:00:27,119 regular meeting and regular meeting and public hearing. So, with that, we can go 5 00:00:25,519 --> 00:00:33,760 ahead and get started with the roll call of commissioners. 6 00:00:30,320 --> 00:00:37,480 Thank you. Thank you, Vice Chair. >> Commissioner Levit, 7 00:00:37,520 --> 00:00:42,480 » Commissioner Watson, >> present. 8 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:44,719 » Commissioner Styles, >> present. 9 00:00:43,520 --> 00:00:47,600 » Commissioner Presley, >> present. 10 00:00:45,600 --> 00:00:52,640 » Commissioner Mark Fields, >> present. 11 00:00:49,760 --> 00:00:58,680 Commissioner Chapman, >> Commissioner Anderson, 12 00:00:54,800 --> 00:00:58,680 » Commissioner Joseph Fields, 13 00:01:00,239 --> 00:01:07,559 » Vice Chair Miller, you have a quorum. >> Thank you, Director Smith. 14 00:01:08,240 --> 00:01:17,880 At this time, excuse me, I'm sorry. At this time, ladies and gentlemen, I would 15 00:01:12,880 --> 00:01:17,880 like to uh observe a moment of silence. 16 00:01:31,680 --> 00:01:39,159 Thank you. Now, I would like for us to all stand and do the pledge of 17 00:01:36,159 --> 00:01:39,159 allegiance. 18 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:48,159 I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the 19 00:01:45,200 --> 00:01:55,000 republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and 20 00:01:51,360 --> 00:01:55,000 justice for all. 21 00:02:00,799 --> 00:02:08,319 » Now, let's uh let's uh do a motion to adopt the agenda. 22 00:02:05,920 --> 00:02:15,760 » Mr. Mr. Chair, we need a motion to adopt the agenda with a with an amendment to 23 00:02:12,160 --> 00:02:20,000 item Roman numeral six, which currently reads approval of October minutes. It 24 00:02:18,160 --> 00:02:23,959 should read approval of November minutes. 25 00:02:20,959 --> 00:02:23,959 » Okay. 26 00:02:25,440 --> 00:02:30,080 » Co-chair, I make a motion to approve the November minutes. 27 00:02:29,040 --> 00:02:34,400 » Second. >> It's a motion to approve the agenda 28 00:02:32,720 --> 00:02:39,360 amendment to number six. All right. I make a 29 00:02:36,800 --> 00:02:43,680 motion to approve the agenda with an amendment to number six. 30 00:02:41,680 --> 00:02:49,200 » Second. >> It has been moved and seconded that we 31 00:02:46,160 --> 00:02:56,080 uh adopt the agenda for uh the December 18th meeting with the um changes to 32 00:02:52,480 --> 00:02:57,920 amendment um number six or excuse me, is it six? 33 00:02:57,040 --> 00:03:03,080 » Yes. >> Okay. 34 00:02:59,200 --> 00:03:03,080 » Okay. Great. Thank you. 35 00:03:05,200 --> 00:03:11,080 Let it be noted that uh Commissioner Fields has just joined us. 36 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:17,400 » I'd like to make a 37 00:03:20,879 --> 00:03:24,200 » Yeah. Um, 38 00:03:26,239 --> 00:03:29,239 » favorites. 39 00:03:31,519 --> 00:03:35,200 » I did not. >> All in favor say I. 40 00:03:34,560 --> 00:03:41,560 » I. >> All opposed. 41 00:03:37,360 --> 00:03:41,560 Seeing none, the eyes have it. 42 00:03:42,879 --> 00:03:50,879 » Okay. I at this time I would like to uh I would like to uh have a motion to 43 00:03:48,400 --> 00:03:53,840 approve the October minutes. Excuse me. The November minutes. 44 00:03:52,319 --> 00:03:58,400 » Motion to approve. >> Second. 45 00:03:56,239 --> 00:04:01,599 » It has been moved and seconded that we approve the November minutes. All in 46 00:04:00,400 --> 00:04:06,319 favor say I. >> I. 47 00:04:02,239 --> 00:04:10,040 » All opposed say nay. The eyes have it. 48 00:04:11,760 --> 00:04:20,079 » Madam chair, do we have old business to discuss tonight? 49 00:04:15,920 --> 00:04:28,960 » Yes, Mr. Chair. Um, your old business number one that uh staff can sound. 50 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:32,720 » Thank you. In reference to item number one under old business, case number 51 00:04:30,880 --> 00:04:38,440 P2025U- 002-08, 52 00:04:34,880 --> 00:04:38,440 case number P2025VC-001-08, 53 00:04:40,080 --> 00:04:48,440 case number P2025U- 003-08, 54 00:04:44,720 --> 00:04:48,440 and case number P2025VC-002-8. 55 00:04:49,680 --> 00:04:57,840 The applicant is Henry Bailey Jr. The location of the property is 1688 Empire 56 00:04:54,800 --> 00:05:02,479 Avenue and 1692 Empire Avenue, also known as Zerwood Avenue. The applicant 57 00:05:00,320 --> 00:05:06,479 is requesting a use permit for concurrent variances for the purpose of 58 00:05:04,560 --> 00:05:10,960 operating a concrete manufacturing facility and the development and 59 00:05:08,479 --> 00:05:17,160 operations of a warehouse use per section 10- uh 10-2079D 60 00:05:18,880 --> 00:05:28,240 and the associated concurrent variances from sections 10-2150.6A1 61 00:05:24,080 --> 00:05:33,120 6A1 to operate a warehouse within 5,280 ft of a residential property in the I1 62 00:05:31,199 --> 00:05:37,440 light industrial zoning district and a variance to allow for some of the use to 63 00:05:35,520 --> 00:05:41,479 be located outside of the building in accordance with section 10-2150.682. 64 00:05:43,199 --> 00:05:48,520 Case type is a use permit with concurrent variances. 65 00:05:49,199 --> 00:05:54,199 For case number old business case number P2025U-002-08 66 00:05:55,840 --> 00:05:59,160 and P2025VC-001- 67 00:06:00,400 --> 00:06:04,759 08 P205U-003- 68 00:06:05,520 --> 00:06:12,120 08 and P 69 00:06:09,120 --> 00:06:12,120 2025VC-00208. 70 00:06:14,160 --> 00:06:19,680 Can I have a motion to open the public hearing? 71 00:06:16,400 --> 00:06:23,280 » Acting u Mr. vice chair for giving um staff um informed me that we had a 72 00:06:21,680 --> 00:06:25,360 public hearing on this case already in October. 73 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:28,960 » Okay. >> Business and so it's not advertised 74 00:06:27,360 --> 00:06:30,240 today for another public hearing which it didn't need to be. 75 00:06:29,919 --> 00:06:35,440 » Okay. >> So it's just before you guys to hear 76 00:06:32,560 --> 00:06:40,160 staff's recommendation and um for there to be a vote of this body. 77 00:06:37,280 --> 00:06:43,520 » Okay. Perfect. Thank you. >> Staff, can I can we sign the 78 00:06:41,759 --> 00:06:49,120 recommendation for that please? >> Thanks. In reference to uh item number 79 00:06:46,400 --> 00:06:55,240 one on the agenda, staff recommends to accept the applicant's request to 80 00:06:51,600 --> 00:06:55,240 withdraw their application. 81 00:06:55,919 --> 00:07:00,960 » You've heard staff's recommend You've heard staff's recommendation. Can I get 82 00:06:59,759 --> 00:07:04,960 a motion on that? >> I move we um approve staff 83 00:07:03,759 --> 00:07:08,639 recommendation. >> Can I get a second on that? 84 00:07:06,479 --> 00:07:14,000 » Second. It has been moved and uh seconded that we accept staff's excuse 85 00:07:11,199 --> 00:07:19,599 me that we accept staff's recommendation to for the item to be pulled. Thank you. 86 00:07:18,240 --> 00:07:23,479 » All in favor? >> I. 87 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:23,479 » All opposed. 88 00:07:23,599 --> 00:07:30,639 It has been moved and seconded that we accept staff's recommendation. 89 00:07:28,560 --> 00:07:33,639 So it looks like now we've got new business. 90 00:07:35,280 --> 00:07:43,720 staff, can you sound the case of the first case? No, excuse me. I need to 91 00:07:38,479 --> 00:07:43,720 read the uh Sorry about that. 92 00:07:43,840 --> 00:07:49,599 » At this time, I'm going to read the uh public hearing rules. 93 00:07:47,440 --> 00:07:55,120 » Motion to open public. >> I'm read after. 94 00:07:52,800 --> 00:08:01,520 » The public rule public hearing rules are as follows. People both favoring and 95 00:07:58,160 --> 00:08:06,639 opposing the uh the proposed case. Um, people both favoring and opposing the 96 00:08:03,520 --> 00:08:12,000 the proposed case will be provided an opportunity to address a commission. The 97 00:08:09,680 --> 00:08:16,479 applicant for the zoning case or the applicant's designated representative, 98 00:08:13,919 --> 00:08:21,520 if any, will be entitled to speak first, followed by other speakers in favor of 99 00:08:18,639 --> 00:08:26,960 the proposal for a total time of 15 minutes. Those who oppose the proposed 100 00:08:24,319 --> 00:08:31,360 zoning case will be will be permitted to speak for a total of 15 minutes. By 101 00:08:29,440 --> 00:08:36,159 majority vote, the commission can increase the total time of speakers 102 00:08:34,479 --> 00:08:40,240 provided that each side is given the same amount of time. If there's more 103 00:08:38,320 --> 00:08:44,480 than one speaker for a side, the the chair or the presiding officer may limit 104 00:08:42,320 --> 00:08:49,040 the time allotted to each speaker, individual speaker other than the uh 105 00:08:46,800 --> 00:08:54,720 zoning applicant. The zoning applicant may reserve a 106 00:08:51,200 --> 00:08:59,440 portion of his or her allotted time and speakers must adhere to the rules of 107 00:08:56,800 --> 00:09:05,120 decorum. Prior to speaking, each speaker shall identify him or herself and state 108 00:09:02,240 --> 00:09:09,519 his or hers current address. Each speaker will speak only to the merits of 109 00:09:06,959 --> 00:09:14,959 the proposed zoning ordinance under commi under consideration. shall address 110 00:09:12,399 --> 00:09:18,399 remarks only to the uh commission and shall refrain from making personal 111 00:09:16,880 --> 00:09:22,560 attacks on any other speaker. The pres the 112 00:09:20,640 --> 00:09:29,680 providing excuse me the presiding officer may refuse the speaker the right 113 00:09:24,880 --> 00:09:33,200 to continue if any after being for if if after being cautioned the speaker 114 00:09:31,600 --> 00:09:36,560 continues to violate the rules of decorum. 115 00:09:34,800 --> 00:09:42,720 Ladies and gentlemen, you have heard our rules for public speaker. 116 00:09:39,519 --> 00:09:46,240 Um, now I'm open the public hearing. Right. 117 00:09:44,720 --> 00:09:48,959 » I'd like to have a motion to open the public hearing. 118 00:09:46,959 --> 00:09:52,000 » I move we open the public hearing. >> Second. 119 00:09:49,839 --> 00:09:56,320 » It has been moved and properly seconded that we open the public hearing in case 120 00:09:54,080 --> 00:10:00,680 number um P2025RZ-001-11. 121 00:10:04,240 --> 00:10:12,000 Is the applicant here? >> Yes. Sir, would you come to the front? 122 00:10:09,600 --> 00:10:16,000 » All in favor say I. I. >> All opposed. 123 00:10:14,480 --> 00:10:18,880 Sir, if 124 00:10:16,160 --> 00:10:26,040 » you come up and um introduce yourself and give us your address, please first. 125 00:10:22,800 --> 00:10:26,040 My name is 126 00:10:28,240 --> 00:10:32,839 Terrace, Georgia. 127 00:10:33,760 --> 00:10:41,040 » Thanks for coming. Um you are welcome to um you're welcome to speak and if you 128 00:10:38,959 --> 00:10:45,120 have any kind of visuals please let us know. 129 00:10:42,079 --> 00:10:52,560 » Okay. Um I'll go ahead and talk through it. My visuals support um what's also on 130 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:55,560 the screen there. Just give me a quick moment. 131 00:10:56,800 --> 00:11:12,480 Okay. So, uh, our application, um, is to request zoning, um, reszoning from the 132 00:11:06,160 --> 00:11:18,839 existing RL residential limited to a R2 two family dis uh, two family dwelling 133 00:11:15,839 --> 00:11:18,839 district. 134 00:11:19,360 --> 00:11:30,320 the current zoning which is RL Residential Limited. Um, one of the 135 00:11:26,320 --> 00:11:37,279 purposes of us looking to reszone as R2 is the RL does not support the current 136 00:11:34,240 --> 00:11:45,040 permitted does not support our current land use. The current land use is a two 137 00:11:40,399 --> 00:11:52,720 family dwelling currently. Um, so in an effort to be in line with the land use, 138 00:11:48,560 --> 00:11:59,839 we're looking to reszone as a R2. Um, and that proposed reszoning, it is 139 00:11:56,320 --> 00:12:05,920 consistent with the 2022 city of East Points comprehensive land use update. 140 00:12:04,320 --> 00:12:13,200 Um, we've had this property for a few years 141 00:12:08,480 --> 00:12:18,880 now. It is fully occupied um on two sides. Um 142 00:12:16,320 --> 00:12:24,399 as you can see from this visual here, three other properties on the same 143 00:12:21,200 --> 00:12:29,760 street have gone ahead through this same process and presented in front of this 144 00:12:26,320 --> 00:12:35,040 board and have been approved. So, our property, which is highlighted in the 145 00:12:31,839 --> 00:12:41,519 blue, um we're looking to do a similar, if not same process as the rest of the 146 00:12:37,920 --> 00:12:49,120 neighbors, and have our property also reszoned as a R2. Um, 147 00:12:46,079 --> 00:12:52,320 that's generally it I believe, but happy to answer any questions if that's how 148 00:12:50,880 --> 00:12:55,760 this works. >> Thank you very much, sir. 149 00:12:54,560 --> 00:13:02,360 » Okay. Do we have any other speakers tonight to 150 00:12:58,320 --> 00:13:02,360 speak in favor of this case? 151 00:13:02,720 --> 00:13:10,079 Do we have any speakers tonight speaking in favor of this case? 152 00:13:08,240 --> 00:13:16,240 Do we have any speakers who might be here to speak against this case? 153 00:13:13,760 --> 00:13:21,519 Do we have any speakers who are here to speak against this case? 154 00:13:19,040 --> 00:13:27,720 Seeing no additional speakers, I would like to make a motion, have somebody 155 00:13:23,200 --> 00:13:27,720 make a motion to close a public hearing. 156 00:13:28,560 --> 00:13:34,880 » It has been moved and properly seconded that we close the public hearing. Staff, 157 00:13:33,440 --> 00:13:38,399 may we please? >> Oh, excuse me. Sorry. All in favor say 158 00:13:37,680 --> 00:13:42,240 I. >> I. 159 00:13:39,040 --> 00:13:46,880 » All oppose, nay. It has been 160 00:13:44,560 --> 00:13:52,320 madam to We're closing the public hearing. Madame chair, I mean madame um 161 00:13:50,240 --> 00:13:56,200 director, when would you would you please do staff's recommendation? 162 00:13:57,279 --> 00:14:04,440 Thank you, vice chair. In reference to item number one under new business, case 163 00:14:01,199 --> 00:14:04,440 number P2025RZ-001-11, 164 00:14:05,680 --> 00:14:13,680 the applicant, Mr. Darnell Delair, the property is located at 2461 McAlpen 165 00:14:11,600 --> 00:14:20,240 Terrace. The applicant is requesting a resoning from RL residential limited 166 00:14:16,959 --> 00:14:25,600 district to R2 to family district. Case type is a resoning. Staff has 167 00:14:23,519 --> 00:14:28,600 recommended approval of this application. 168 00:14:30,800 --> 00:14:37,760 Commissioners, you've heard the applicant. We've had nobody else speak 169 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:43,839 for or against. You heard staff's recommendation. 170 00:14:39,360 --> 00:14:47,600 Um at this point um would somebody can I have somebody make a motion? 171 00:14:45,120 --> 00:14:50,639 » Motion to accept staff recommendation. >> Second. 172 00:14:48,720 --> 00:14:55,519 » It has been uh moved and properly seconded that we accept staff's 173 00:14:52,560 --> 00:15:00,760 recommendation. All in is there any discussion on this particular item among 174 00:14:57,600 --> 00:15:00,760 the commissioners? 175 00:15:02,160 --> 00:15:09,839 » Great. Um >> all in favor? 176 00:15:07,040 --> 00:15:14,639 All opposed. It has been it has been moved and 177 00:15:12,720 --> 00:15:21,360 approved that we accept staff's re recommendation on this particular item. 178 00:15:18,639 --> 00:15:26,440 Seeing no additional new business, we do we have any announcements to be made for 179 00:15:23,279 --> 00:15:26,440 the body. 180 00:15:26,800 --> 00:15:34,800 Um, in reference to the zoning ordinance 181 00:15:30,800 --> 00:15:40,720 rewrite, um, the council did approve for the city to go into contract with the, 182 00:15:38,560 --> 00:15:46,639 uh, planning firm. The name of the firm is Inspire Placemaking Collective 183 00:15:42,880 --> 00:15:52,800 Incorporated. So, we will be moving um into contract for that firm to start our 184 00:15:50,079 --> 00:15:58,160 complete zoning ordinance rewrite. and we will keep you up to date and in tune 185 00:15:55,199 --> 00:16:05,519 with the um schedule moving forward into the new year. So that's some semi 186 00:16:01,680 --> 00:16:08,639 exciting news coming for the new year. >> Director Smith, what would be the 187 00:16:07,040 --> 00:16:13,839 turnaround time for this? >> The contract is for 12 to 18 months and 188 00:16:11,680 --> 00:16:18,560 so they're going to provide a timeline for us and we will keep you up to date 189 00:16:15,920 --> 00:16:22,160 on that timeline once we meet with them and get it confirmed. 190 00:16:20,079 --> 00:16:26,079 » Okay, great. Thank you. Do we have any other announcements from the body? 191 00:16:23,920 --> 00:16:31,920 » I do have a couple of questions and good evening everyone and my apologies for 192 00:16:28,480 --> 00:16:38,160 being late but it could not be avoided. Um, Director Smith, 193 00:16:35,279 --> 00:16:44,959 you may have told us and if so, do you mind reminding us what the what the work 194 00:16:42,560 --> 00:16:52,320 is going to entail? And is that going to be a review of all of the ordinances? 195 00:16:49,839 --> 00:16:58,639 The zoning ordinance rewrite is for a complete rewrite of all of the zoning 196 00:16:55,279 --> 00:17:04,319 codes that um the city has to abide by in reference to development and 197 00:17:00,240 --> 00:17:09,839 permitted uses in the city. Um, as far as the pro process and what this body 198 00:17:07,120 --> 00:17:16,000 would um have entail, they're going to be multiple meetings where they would 199 00:17:12,160 --> 00:17:22,160 check in with this body um for opinions, recommendations, and feedback based on 200 00:17:19,039 --> 00:17:26,720 um sections of the code that they finish um with drafts. So, it's going to come 201 00:17:24,240 --> 00:17:31,520 before this body for feedback and recommendations multiple times because 202 00:17:29,120 --> 00:17:37,120 we have yet to meet with them. Um we're unaware of the exact concise timeline of 203 00:17:34,240 --> 00:17:42,960 when it it's going to be, but the planning commission that's one of its 204 00:17:39,200 --> 00:17:48,720 main functions is to um oversee and look at and provide feedback and uh 205 00:17:45,919 --> 00:17:53,120 recommendations for not only our zoning ordinance, but our comprehensive plan. 206 00:17:51,280 --> 00:17:56,400 And I know that you work through the comprehensive plan rewrite. So, it's 207 00:17:54,799 --> 00:17:59,679 going to be similar to that, but I think a little bit more detailed because it's 208 00:17:58,080 --> 00:18:04,400 dealing with all of the policies and codes and ordinances for for zoning. 209 00:18:02,640 --> 00:18:07,520 » Thank you. And so, will the community have an opportunity to have an input as 210 00:18:06,880 --> 00:18:12,640 well? >> The community will also have the 211 00:18:09,360 --> 00:18:17,760 opportunity for input. We have actually um thanks to our new project manager, we 212 00:18:15,039 --> 00:18:23,120 already have um a zoning uh steering committee um in place. So, we are 213 00:18:20,799 --> 00:18:26,640 revving up and ready to go. And how would that take place? The the input 214 00:18:25,840 --> 00:18:30,080 from the uh >> the steering committee that's going to 215 00:18:28,320 --> 00:18:33,280 be embedded into the process. We're going to be working handinhand with the 216 00:18:31,600 --> 00:18:37,360 consultants. >> Okay. Thank you. 217 00:18:34,640 --> 00:18:41,360 » Thank you. >> So, no more announcements. 218 00:18:40,080 --> 00:18:44,720 » Happy holidays. >> Happy holidays to y'all. Merry 219 00:18:42,880 --> 00:18:47,039 Christmas. Can I please get a motion to adjurnn? 220 00:18:45,520 --> 00:18:49,520 » I move we adjourn. >> Second. 221 00:18:47,760 --> 00:18:54,400 » It has been moved and properly second that we adjourn. and merry Christmas. 222 00:18:53,280 --> 00:18:57,600 » All in favor? >> All in favor? 223 00:18:55,600 --> 00:19:02,160 » I I >> All opposed. 224 00:18:59,280 --> 00:19:07,520 » Oh, excuse us. Excuse us. >> Just one last announcement 225 00:19:04,720 --> 00:19:12,000 » in reference to um and I just wanted to say thanks to to all of the all of your 226 00:19:10,320 --> 00:19:17,919 work for all of the year. We have a few of the commissioners that are going out 227 00:19:15,120 --> 00:19:23,039 um three to be exact. And I just want to be clear and provide clarity that your 228 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:26,559 services are still needed um until appointments have been made. So 229 00:19:25,679 --> 00:19:29,679 please continue to >> Except Marilyn. 230 00:19:28,720 --> 00:19:32,480 » Oh, except me. >> No, you can't do both. 231 00:19:30,960 --> 00:19:36,960 » Except madame mayor. Yes. 232 00:19:35,679 --> 00:19:40,640 » But everybody else, you still got to come. 233 00:19:38,080 --> 00:19:43,520 » So your appointment in unless you're, you know, unless you're replaced by the 234 00:19:42,400 --> 00:19:46,480 council member >> until we hear something. We'll see you 235 00:19:45,280 --> 00:19:50,679 in January. That's right. >> Thank you. 236 00:19:47,200 --> 00:19:50,679 » Meeting is adjourned.