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Work Session of the Milton City Council
Monday, May II, 2015 at 6:00 pm
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Publi c comments are noted and heard by Council, but not quoted Th is document include s limited
presentation by Council and invited speakers in summary form. This is an official record of the Milton
City Council Meeting proceedings. Official Meetings are audio and video recorded
The Work Session of the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton was held on May 11, 2015 at
6:00PM, Mayor Joe Lockwood, presiding.
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Karen Thurman, Councilmember Bill Lusk ,
Councilmember Matt Kunz, Councilmember Burt Hewitt, and Councilmember Rick Mohrig.
Councilmember Absent: Councilmember Joe Longoria
Mayor Joe Lockwood:
• Work Sessions are an informal setting to update Council on business items.
• No votes will be taken during these sessions.
• There are five (5) items on our Agenda tonight.
• Public comment is allowed that is germane to an Agenda Item.
• If you wish to speak you are required to fill out a comment card and turn it into the City Clerk
staff.
• Public comment will be allowed for a total of 10 minutes per agenda item and no more than 2
minutes per person.
• Public comment will be heard at the beginning of each Item.
• Once the item is called, no other comment cards will be accepted.
Agenda Item #1 was read.
1. Demonstration of the "LUCAS 2 CPR" Device.
(Robert Edgar, Fire Chief)
Bob Edgar, Fire Chief
The council asked us to demonstrate the LUCAS 2 CPR device. This is just another tool in our tool box
to be able to save li ves. This device doe s perfect CPR. In 2014, we had 15 cardiac arrests. This year,
we have already had seven. We had one yesterday in a neighborhood down the street where our crews
responded , were on the scene quickly, and saved a life. We can have this device on a patient within
thirty seconds. CPR is very exhausting for an individual to perform. This device will run for
approximately 40 minutes without needing to change the battery. It is like having another person on
hand to help save a life. It is programmed to perform 100 beats per minute.
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Agenda Item #2 was read.
2. Presentation Regarding GA 400 McGinnis Ferry Interchange.
(John Cunard, Director of Forsy th Co un ty En g in eer ing Dep artm ent)
Carter Lucas, Assistant City Manager
As you are aware , Forsyth County has been working on developing an interchange at McGinnis-Ferry
and GA 400. Tonight, representati ves from Moreland Altobelli are here to give you a presentation on
the status of this project.
SR 400/McGinnis Ferry Road Interchange
Project No.: GDOT Project 0007526
Description of the proposed project: The proposed project would consist of constructing a full-
diamond interchange on SR 400 at McGinnis Ferry Road . The project would add a northbound and
southbound auxiliary lane on SR 400 between Windward Parkway ramps and the McGinnis Ferry Road
ramps and between the McGinnis Ferry Road ramps and the McFarland Parkway ramps. SR 400
southbound would be widened one additional lane from 1,900 feet south of the southbound McFarland
Parkway exit ramp to 3,500 feet north of the southbound McFarland Parkway exit ramp. The project
would replace the existing bridge over SR 400 and widen McGinnis Ferry Road from Bethany Bend
through the intersection of Union Hill Road/Ronald Reagan Blvd. McGinnis Ferry Road would be
widened to four lanes from Bethany Bend to SR 400 and to six lanes from SR 400 through the
intersection of Union Hill Road/Ronald Reagan Blvd. The typical section would include curb and gutter
and five-foot sidewalks and/or a multi-use path along the entire length of McGinnis Ferry Road.
Additional right-tum lanes and left-tum lanes would be provided along McGinnis Ferry Road at the
major intersections of the project. The proposed bridge would be designed to span future managed lanes
on SR400.
The overall project length is estimated at 4.98 miles which includes the project length along SR 400
which is 3.28 miles and McGinnis Ferry Road and other minor side road improvements total1.7 miles in
length. The 2008 update to the Forsyth County Bic ycle Transportation & Pedestrian Walkways 2025
Plan includes a 10-foot wide multi-use path , which will be incorporated into the project.
Accident Statistics (2007-2009): McGinnis Ferry Road had 57 total crashes for those three years
with 31 injuries. SR 400 had 852 total crashes for those three years
with 250 injuries.
Projected Traffic: Build ADT
McGinnis Ferry Road
Georg ia 400
Current Year (2013)
11 ,500 vpd
90 ,400 v pd
Open Year (2020)
38 ,500 vpd
13 0,400 vpd
Design Year (2040)
45 ,800 vpd
162 ,800 vpd
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2040 No-Build Level of Service (LOS):
2040 Build Level of Service (LOS):
Major Structures:
· McGinnis Ferry Road Bridge over Georgia 400
McGinnis Ferry Road Bridge over Camp Creek
Georgia 400 over Camp Creek Tributary
McGinnis Ferry Road from Tidwell Drive to Ronald
Blvd-LOS F
McGinnis Ferry Road from Tidwell Drive to Ronald
Blvd-LOS D
McFarland Parkway over Georgia 400-no modifications
Union Hill Road over Georgia 400 -no modifications
Design Speed:
McGinnis Ferry Road : Posted:
Design:
SR 400 Mainline: Posted:
Design :
Project Costs: CST:
R/W:
UTIL:
PE:
TOTAL:
40MPH
45 MPH
65 MPH
65 MPH
$25.2 million
$12.7 million
$ 3.8 million
$ 2.0 million
$43 .7 million
Number oflmpacted Parcels: 21 Displacements: None
Estimated Construction Time: 24 months
Reagan
Reagan
Traffic Control During Construction: Stage Construction and traffic control devices will be utilized to maintain
traffic during construction. Temporary lane closures may be required during stage construction.
SR 400/McGinnis Ferry Road Interchange Project Timeline
GDOT PI #0007526
Completed Milestones to date:
• Interchange Feasibility Report (IFR) GDOT approval -March 7, 2010
• Interchange Justification Report (IJR) GDOT approval -February 21 , 2013
• Concept Report GDOT approval-November 19 ,2014
Projected Milestone Dates:
• Public Information Open House -October 2015
• Environmental approval -December 2016
• Right of Way Acquisition completion-February 2018
• Construction let date -May 2018
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Agenda Item #3 was read.
3. Discussion of RZlS-10 -To Amend Article VII , Division 6, Section 64-1141 -Single Family
Uses as it Relates to Lot Coverage.
(Kathleen Field, Community Developm ent Director)
Robyn MacDonald, Zoning Manager
This item was brought forward based on discussions about a previous text amendment regarding lot
coverage. Council requested that staff initiate this text amendment to provide limited flexibility to the
current maximum of 20% lot coverage for single family residences within the Rural Milton Overlay.
Staff originally proposed a text amendment that allowed the Community Development Director to grant
an administrative variance up to 5% in addition to the 20% lot coverage maximum. After discussions
with the City Attorney , staff is proposing to increase the maximum lot coverage from 20% to 25% and
not to allow the Community Development Director to administratively increase the lot coverage an
additional5%. Staff also proposes to include onl y AG-1 , R-1 , R-2 , and CUP Zoning Districts within the
Rural Overlay District and exclude properties within the Birmingham Overlay District except for
properties zoned AG-1. At the April 22 , 2015 Planning Commission Meeting , the Planning
Commission voted unanimously 6-0 to deny the proposed text amendment based on their opinion that
the current 20% lot coverage remain. The Planning Commission stated that this amendment is targeted
for only a few situations and property owners should build the appropriate sized house on the associated
lot.
Sec. 64-1141.-Single-family type uses.
(a) Landscaping.
( 1) Rural viewshed.
a. Provide a 40-foot undisturbed buffer and an additional 20-foot no improvement
setback for single-family lots adjacent to exterior streets. Where sparsely vegetated ,
replant the undisturbed buffer in a natural fashion , per the approval of the city arborist.
Submit landscape plan to arborist for the preservation ofthe rural view shed.
b . For structures located on lots adjacent to a rural viewshed , architectural elevations
shall be reviewed and approved by the city architect prior to the issuance of a building
permit. These structures shall be designed with 360-degree architecture and shall meet
the intent of section 64-1155.
(2) Clear cutting is prohibited, however, land clearing , timber harvesting , tree farming and
agricultural clearing may be allowed within the context of a development clearing permit.
(3) No removal of protected trees (chapter 60 , article II) is permitted on the site prior to the
issuance of a land disturbance permit, building permit, development clearing permit, or tree
removal permit.
(b) Storm water management facilities.
(1) All facilities shall be in compliance with the Stormwater Management Manual (chapter 20 ,
article IV ofthe City Code).
(2) All facilities shall be designed to create a natural look.
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(3) Stormwater better site designs and nonstructural stormwater management practices shall be
used whenever possible.
(4) All detention facilities shall have a minimum ten-foot-wide landscape strip planted to buffer
standards with evergreen plantings exterior to any required fence and/or required access area.
(5) Detention facilities shall be located in the least conspicuous area of the site as engineering
standards will allow .
(6) The creation of shared stormwater management facilities are encouraged.
(c) Height.
(1) There shall be a maximum height limit of two stories with the maximum height of28 feet from
average finished grade to the bottom of the roof eave.
(d) Lot coverage.
(1) Lot coverage shall not exceed 25 percent for each individual lot zoned AG-1, R-1 , R-2 and
CUP .
(2) Lots that are both (a) located within the Birmingham Crossroads Overlay District and (b) not
zoned AG-1 are exempt from the lot coverage requirements of subsection (d)(1) above.
(e) Prohibited building components.
(1) The following building components shall be prohibited: metal gates , burglar bars, chain link
fence, metal roll down curtains.
(f) Fencing and height.
(1) In yards adjacent to an exterior street an equestrian fence is required.
(2) Fences in yards adjacent to an exterior street shall not exceed 60 inches from finished grade.
(3) Retaining walls shall be constructed of block or poured concrete with natural stone veneer or
solid stucco and brick only. If viewed from the street, walls shall provide a 360-degree veneer
as described above . Retaining walls above three feet high shall have a continuous planting of
evergreens.
(4) Opaque fences are prohibited in yards adjacent to an exterior street.
(Ord. No. 14-06-207 , § 1, 6-16-2014)
Agenda Item #4 was read.
4. Discussion of Revisions to Milton City Code , Chapter 22, Fire Prevention and Protection.
(Matt Marietta, Fire Marshal)
Matt Marietta, Fire Marshal
I have created a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the changes that we are recommending to the Milton
City Code , Chapter 22 , Fire Prevention and Protection.
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Organizational Changes to Chapter 22:
Structural changes within the fire department to reflect current practice:
• Fire Marshal appointed by the Fire Chief instead of the City Manager.
• Addition of a public education component to the encoded ordinance.
Code Enforcement Changes to Chapter 22
Addition of Milton code references to special inspections:
• Tents ,
• Outdoor burning,
• Special Events, and
• Fireworks .
• Edit of outdoor burning standards to reflect current codes and state regulations.
• Knox Box only on buildings with monitored systems instead of all commercial buildings.
Fire Lanes and Fire Department Access Codes on EMS calls
For example, in the case of cardiac arrest:
• 4 to 6 minutes possible brain damage ,
• 6 to 1 0 minutes likely brain damage ,
• After 10 minutes , brain damage is irreversible.
In fires and other emergencies
• The benchmark response time is 4 minutes ...
• Our first unit usually arrives around 6 minutes ,
• This is due to station distribution , drive-time, etc.,
• Full alarm arrival is usually between 10 and 15 minutes (this is who usually sets up the ladders
for rescue, etc.).
• In a 2004 NIST study, the room of fire origin reached "flashover" (around 1100 degrees F) in 3
to 4 minutes.
• Roof collapse occurred at around 17 minutes .
Firefighting, Rescue, and EMS take a lot of room
The more time we spend:
• Maneuvering around parked cars ,
• Making 3 point turns at intersections , and
• Finding creative ways to hook up hoses ,
The longer it takes to start a rescue.
• There are two rows of townhomes that are only accessible by an "alley" with 13' 1 0" of asphalt
to support the truck.
• The three-story townhomes will then be around a car 's length away from this street.
• A structure fire at this proximity would likely burn the fire truck.
Proposed Changes to 22
We are now setting the stage for how our community can be served for the next 50 years .
This code change is about removing barriers where we can, realizing that development trends,
economics, and other factors are weighed against fire codes .
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Change Highlights
• Roads shall be a minimum of 26 feet wide where there are no designated on-street parking
spaces.
• If the road is between 20 feet and 26 feet , it should be marked as fire lanes.
• A road with designated on-street parking can be 20 feet.
• In no case will a fire apparatus access road be less than 20 feet wide.
• Alleyways are permitted ... provided that no structure is more than 150 feet from a full-sized fire
department access road (this is current state code).
• Cul -de -sacs shall have a minimum turning radius of 48 feet.
• Gates on fire department access roads shall have a minimum of 15 feet.
• Comers shall be at a radius of 35 feet.
• Multi-family residential developments with more than 200 units and one-and two-family
residential developments with more than 30 dwelling units shall be provided with at least two
separate fire department access roads.
• Hydrant location/distribution shall be governed by 2012 IFC Appendices Band C (which need to
be specifically adopted).
• This code shall not apply to driveways leading to one or two single-family homes (this IS
reflected in current state code as well).
Over the past 8 years , Milton firefighters have had access and maneuvering problems on fires and other
emergencies. We have also had complaints from existing subdivisions built with these tight roadway
configurations .
Conclusion
• The proposed changes are based on observed problems in access over the past 8 years.
• Seconds count in fires , especially with modem furnishings and construction techniques.
• Seconds count during a heart attack or other medical emergency.
• These changes to Chapter 22 allow us to establish infrastructure standards that will maximize our
ability to serve our community members at their most desperate need .
A genda Ite m #5 w as re ad .
5. Discussion Regarding the Historic Preservation Commission.
(C hris Lagerb/oom, City Manager)
Chris L agerbloom, City M anager
I am here tonight to ask for your guidance on the future of the Historic Preservation Commission. As
you know, the commission is down to two members appointed by the council which does not give the
commission the ability to meet. We need at least two more members for the commission to meet. I
discussed with a few councilmembers about the need for training board members and whether or not
other cities compensate their board members. In addition , our code enforcement officers have traveled
throughout the city and documented what we believe to be the remaining historic structures in the city
based upon the 1995 study and the 2008 review of that list. We will have that information for you
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within the next week or so. We believe there are approximately 70-80 historic structures still remaining
in the city.
Mayor Lockwood
I would like the commission to continue but let's hear everyone else's opinion.
Councilmember Hewitt
I would support us continuing some form of Historic Preservation Commission.
Councilmember Kunz
I agree that we need some type of committee to look out for our historic structures, however, I voted
against the formation of the HPC initially because I do not think a group of individuals should have the
power to tell a property owner what they can or cannot do with a structure on their own personal
property.
Councilmember Mohrig
I would like for the city to continue to have some type of Historic Preservation Commission.
Councilmember Thurman
We need a group to look out for the historic structures in the city but does it need to be a commission, a
society , or what type?
City Manager Lagerbloom
If we want a group to decide on the zoning of a particular structure then that is handled by a commission
which is formed as a matter of law. A society documents historic structures and puts up signs in front of
them. I hope that if we chose to form a society that we certainly look to the Design Review Board 's
recommendation on the demolition of structures.
Councilmember Lusk
I have been on the Alpharetta Historical Society for several years and we are the ones that place the
historic markers in front of historical structures. It has become a status symbol which is certainly an
incentive to citizens to maintain their historical structures. In addition , I believe you also need the legal
aspect of preserving historical structures which would be our DRB or a commission.
City Manager Lagerbloom
Most societies are formed outside of the governance of a city .
City Attorney Jarrard
Yes, most societies have power not because of by law or ordinance but because of their advocacy role in
the community. They do not have the power of the local government but they have the power to
influence the local government to act on their behalf.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Travis Allen, 13095 Region Trace, Milton, Georgia 30004
I now understand the state 's position; commission versus society . A commission is an enforcer and a
society is an advocate. There is a conflict of interest in people being a part of both groups . In addition ,
you can 't declare a structure historic without a Historic Preservation Commission. Council cannot do it
on their own from my understanding of the state law.
Mayor Lockwood
It sounds like the majority of the council would like to see the HPC remain an active commission. So ,
the council will need to appoint new members to the HPC so there will be enough members for them to
meet. And , in addition, possibl y encourage willing citizens to form a Historical Society at some point in
the future.
Date Approved: June 1, 2015