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November 3, 2009

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AGENDA

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners

NOVEMBER 3, 2009 REGULAR MEETING CHEROKEE HALL 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER CHAIRMAN

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CHAIRMAN
Veterans of U.S. military service may proudly salute the flag while not in uniform based on a change in the governing law on 25 July
2007

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Notification received from DCA regarding Approved Status of Opportunity

Zone in SW Cherokee County-Chairman

Garland Mountain Horse & Hiking Trails will have a soft opening on Saturday,
November 21 around noon-Chairman
APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 20, 2009
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 20, 2009
PUBLIC COMMENT

PUBLIC HEARING

Consideration of request by Byron Kizer to modify a condition of zoning on Case
No. 02-09-029 (Eric Ratner) Vicki Taylor Lee

REQUESTS

(1)
Request to set a public hearing on December 1, 2009 to consider removal of
the condition on Case No. 92-07-054, Bank of Canton, which stipulates for
bank use only. Request is from potential purchaser Connelly Realty-Vicki
Taylor Lee
(2)
Request to set a public hearing on December 1, 2009 to consider the
adoption of an application and fee schedule for requests for modifications
and waivers of conditions of zoning-Vicki Taylor Lee
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(3)
Request to set a public hearing on December 1, 2009 to consider the
adoption of a fee schedule for requests for Zoning Certifications-Vicki
Taylor Lee
OLD BUSINESS-ZONINGS FROM OCTOBER 20, 2009

CASE NUMBER : 09-09-015
APPLICANT : Crim Development, Inc.
ZONING CHANGE : R-40 to GC
LOCATION : 2475 and 2559 Cumming Hwy
MAP & PARCEL NUMBER : 14N23A, Parcel 015 & 016
ACRES : 4.54
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT : Retail Development
COMMISSION DISTRICT : Post 1
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MAP : Suburban Growth/Neighborhood Village

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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval to NC with
conditions:

1.
Development of the property shall include a 30 curb and gutter to
current Georgia Department of Transportation standard along the Ga. Hwy.
20 frontage.
2.
Development of the property shall include a minimum 4-foot wide grass-
strip along the length of the Ga. Hwy. 20 frontage, immediately adjacent
to the curb described in Condition #1 above.
3.
Development of the property shall include a minimum 6-foot wide
concrete sidewalk with 20 foot on center expansion joints along the
length of the Ga. Hwy. 20 frontage immediately adjacent to the grass strip
described in Condition #2 above.
4.
Development of the property shall include a minimum 10-foot wide
landscape strip along the length of the Ga. Hwy. 20 frontage,
immediately adjacent to the sidewalk described in Condition #3 above.
The landscape strip described in this condition shall contain the following:
a. Sugar Maple trees (either Legacy or Green Mountain variety)
with a minimum caliper of 3 at a point 6 above ground level and
minimum height of 14 feet, planted not less than every 65 along
the length of the Ga. Hwy. 20 frontage.
b. Not less than 2 understory trees from the list attached as Exhibit
A for each tree required in (a) above.
c. Not less than 30% ground coverage utilizing shrubs from the list
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
5.
In addition to the Countys existing sign regulations, signage on the
property shall comply with the following (where there is a conflict
between this condition and the Countys Zoning Regulations, the more
restrictive provision shall apply):
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a. Any freestanding sign shall be monument style with an 18-24
brick base (or a reasonably similar alternative material approved
by the Zoning Administrator).
b. The total height of any freestanding sign (including the base) shall
not exceed 5 feet, if the sign is less than 10 feet from the right-of-
way of Hwy. 20.
c. The total height of any freestanding sign (including the base) shall
not exceed 8 feet, if the sign is at least 10 feet from the right-of-
way of Hwy. 20.
d. The maximum sign area of any freestanding sign shall be 32
square feet per face.
e. No freestanding sign shall have more than two faces.
f. All signs on the property shall be interior illuminated.
g. No changeable copy boards shall be allowed.

CASE NUMBER : 09-09-016
APPLICANT : Crim Development, Inc.
ZONING CHANGE : R-40 to GC
LOCATION : 2333 Cumming Hwy
MAP & PARCEL NUMBER : 14N23A, Parcel 017
ACRES : 9.01
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT : Retail Development
COMMISSION DISTRICT : Post 1
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MAP : Suburban Growth/Transition Corridor
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval to NC with
conditions:

1.
Development of the property shall include a 30 curb and gutter to
current Georgia Department of Transportation standard along the Ga. Hwy.
20 frontage.
2.
Development of the property shall include a minimum 4-foot wide grass-
strip along the length of the Ga. Hwy. 20 frontage, immediately adjacent
to the curb described in Condition #1 above.
3.
Development of the property shall include a minimum 6-foot wide
concrete sidewalk with 20 foot on center expansion joints along the
length of the Ga. Hwy. 20 frontage immediately adjacent to the grass strip
described in Condition #2 above.
4.
Development of the property shall include a minimum 10-foot wide
landscape strip along the length of the Ga. Hwy. 20 frontage,
immediately adjacent to the sidewalk described in Condition #3 above.
The landscape strip described in this condition shall contain the following:
a. Sugar Maple trees (either Legacy or Green Mountain variety)
with a minimum caliper of 3 at a point 6 above ground level and
minimum height of 14 feet, planted not less than every 65 along
the length of the Ga. Hwy. 20 frontage.
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b. Not less than 2 understory trees from the list attached as Exhibit
A for each tree required in (a) above.
c. Not less than 30% ground coverage utilizing shrubs from the list
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
5.
In addition to the Countys existing sign regulations, signage on the
property shall comply with the following (where there is a conflict
between this condition and the Countys Zoning Regulations, the more
restrictive provision shall apply):
a. Any freestanding sign shall be monument style with an 18-24
brick base (or a reasonably similar alternative material approved
by the Zoning Administrator).
b. The total height of any freestanding sign (including the base) shall
not exceed 5 feet, if the sign is less than 10 feet from the right-of-
way of Hwy. 20.
c. The total height of any freestanding sign (including the base) shall
not exceed 8 feet, if the sign is at least 10 feet from the right-of-
way of Hwy. 20.
d. The maximum sign area of any freestanding sign shall be 32
square feet per face.
e.
No freestanding sign shall have more than two faces.
f.
All signs on the property shall be interior illuminated.
g.
No changeable copy boards shall be allowed.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
CHAIRMAN L. B. AHRENS
Airport Authority appointment to replace Bob Davis
ARC Volunteer Program
COMMISSION POST 1 HARRY B. JOHNSTON
Discussion of Park Bond Program Budget and Priorities - Recreation Advisory
Board Recommendation
COMMISSION POST 2 JIM HUBBARD
COMMISSION POST 3 KAREN BOSCH
Amendment to National Sign Plazas Agreement for Kiosk Signage
Discussion of Catering Approval Policy for the Conference Center

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Discussion of accommodations for Food Lion, Bells Ferry Road

VICE CHAIR/COMMISSION POST 4 DEREK V. GOOD

CONSENT AGENDA

1.
Acceptance of rights-of-way, roadways and appurtenant drainage structures
within Heritage Plantation on the Etowah subdivision for County
maintenance, including all or part of: Heritage Plantation Drive, Heritage
Creek Trail and Cain Creek Overlook
2.
Request approval of 2010 CDBG Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
3.
Request approval for the renewal of Inmate Commissary Services from
Southern Sheriffs Supply for Cherokee County Sheriffs Office Adult
Detention Center
4.
Consideration and approval of an Encroachment Agreement with the
Development Authority of Cherokee County to allow the installation of an
entrance monument and landscaping in the Airport Industrial Drive right-ofway
5.
Consideration and approval of Local Aid Agreement between Cherokee
County and the Georgia Department of Transportation for the 2010 LARP
Resurfacing of various County roads
6.
Consider renewal of Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
7.
Consider renewal of lease between Cherokee County and Revolution Church
for a period of one year for $4,000/month
COUNTY MANAGER

8.
Request approval of 2010 GDOT 5311 Rural Transportation ARRA Capital
Contract in the amount of $301,500. No match required
9.
Approval and award of bid and contract with Consolidated Telecom of
Dallas, Texas for the provision of telephone service and equipment for use
by the inmates of the Cherokee County Sheriffs Office Adult Detention
Center
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10.
Consideration and approval of a proposal from F.E. Sims Enterprises, Inc. for
the installation of an additional sediment pond and erosion control devices at
the Cherokee County Soccer Complex for $34,130
11.
Consider approval of Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Administrative Services
Agreement for Cherokee County Inmate Program
12.
Consideration and approval of PSA with ABUCK, Inc. for repairs to building;
install new HVAC and replace damaged concrete pad at Fire Station 3 for a
total of $21,898
12a.
Consideration and approval of PSA with Atlas Environmental Services, LLC
for asbestos abatement and mold clearance at Fire Station 3 for a total of
$2,500

COUNTY ATTORNEY

ADJOURN

The Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled for November 3, 2009.

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