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Home My WebLink AboutPublic Comment Card CC - 11/19/2018 - RZ18-13 / VC18-07 (25)5 U, P 5>-P- � 1. Please print. 2. Give the card to the City Clerk BEFORE THE COUNCIL MEETING BEGINS. 3. When your name is called, approach the podium and speak directly into the microphone and state your name and address. TODAY'S DATE: Aln I/ • / t otPl e NAME: -? & AJD 6- ADDRESS: /6-57 0A90045`7' 46-AP- 2>( , *14.7-0,)1,L4 PHONE: 30ooSc Agenda Item No.: / /-/ &Z JY-13 / OR General Comment (EXAMPLE: 1&001 I/G18-0`_ ject ❑ 1 WANT TO SPEAK about this Agenda Item S V� ❑ 1am in SUPPORT of this Item N G �Gj U-i a1am in OPPOSITION of this Item IR'f DO NOT want to speak but I would like the following comme is read into the record. You must be present at the meeting to have your comments re ❑ 1 am speaking on behalf of a Group or Neighborhood*** ❑ YES (please complete below) ❑ NO Name of Group/Neighborhood Bleod4c AIAJOC ***You are require to fill out an Affidavit before speaking on behalf of the group you are representing. **Please read the following RULES regarding Public Comment: • Public Comment is allowed on any Agenda Item or a General Public Comment can be made about something that is not on the Agenda. • All General Public Comments are allowed a total of five minutes. • ALL Public Comments in SUPPORT of a Zoning Agenda Item are allowed a TOTAL of ten minutes. ALL people who wish to speak in SUPPORT have a total of ten minutes as a group. • ALL Public Comments in OPPOSITION of a Zoning Agenda Item are allowed a TOTAL of ten minutes. ALL people who wish to speak in OPPOSITION have a total of ten minutes as a group. If you have made any campaign contributions to a Councilmember aggregating $250.00 or more, please check "yes" or "no" : ❑ Yes ❑ No. When you have completed this card, please give it to the CITY CLERK before the meeting begins. Please see the CITY CLERK if you have any questions regarding this Public Comment Card. www.cityofmiltonga.us Revision Date: 06.2018 ❑ 1 am speaking on behalf of a Group or Neighborhood*** ❑ YES (please complete below) ❑ NO Name of Group/Neighborhood Bleod4c AIAJOC ***You are require to fill out an Affidavit before speaking on behalf of the group you are representing. **Please read the following RULES regarding Public Comment: • Public Comment is allowed on any Agenda Item or a General Public Comment can be made about something that is not on the Agenda. • All General Public Comments are allowed a total of five minutes. • ALL Public Comments in SUPPORT of a Zoning Agenda Item are allowed a TOTAL of ten minutes. ALL people who wish to speak in SUPPORT have a total of ten minutes as a group. • ALL Public Comments in OPPOSITION of a Zoning Agenda Item are allowed a TOTAL of ten minutes. ALL people who wish to speak in OPPOSITION have a total of ten minutes as a group. If you have made any campaign contributions to a Councilmember aggregating $250.00 or more, please check "yes" or "no" : ❑ Yes ❑ No. When you have completed this card, please give it to the CITY CLERK before the meeting begins. Please see the CITY CLERK if you have any questions regarding this Public Comment Card. www.cityofmiltonga.us Revision Date: 06.2018 MILTON'Ilk HOMEOWNERS ASSOCATION, ORGANIZATION, OR GROUP AFFILIATION I, PE-TCX A 110tN411'4 Z , do hereby warrant and represent that I am a member of the "8 kco sc—',!Mz u- 140 4 and in that capacity have been duly authorized by this organization to speak on behalf of the organization before the City Council, Planning Commission, or the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Milton with respect to Zoning Petition(s) #9 s-7 This L_ day of / `I d Jac a�'L 20/,? u Signature TO BE COMPLETED BY NOTARY PUBLIC ONLY: State of Georgia, County of CuL�r0Aj On this / ? day of ko 41,K y13E 2 , 20 7 8 personally appeared before me. Who is personally known to me. ti Whose identity I proved on the basis of Q'y�•�5 r� fie—' Whose identity I proved on the oath/affirrngtion of , a credible witness. j Sworn to and subscribed before me this / day of U� � g. Notary Public: (SEAL) My Commission Expires: �l . liyz Z This form is to be filed in the OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, City of Milton, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia 30004. www.cityofmiltonga.us Revision Date: 05.2018 November 19, 2018 To: Milton City Council From: Peter Hernandez, President Brookshade Homeowners Association Subject: RZ18-13 / VC18-0713090 Hopewell Road Kai Chiang Su Dynasty' The residents of Brookshade respectfully ask that the City Council deny the zoning change and concurrent variance because higher density development on Hopewell Road would: 1.) create safety and environmental hazards that would not exist if the current zoning remains unchanged, 2.) decrease the value of every home in Brookshade, and 3.) violate the founding principles of the City of Milton and CLUP that were adopted to preserve its rural character.2 a a s Brookshade is located in a peaceful wooded setting in North Fulton County, in the City of Milton. The southeast gateway to Milton is surrounded by single family homes and small communities nestled among tall forests and neighboring horse farms. Brookshade was developed by Chatham Holdings, with homes featuring top quality craftsmanship on lots that average 0.91 acres. With towering canopies of shade trees and a crystal clear brook winding through the property, Brookshade is naturally suited for rural family living. A carefully planned walking trail takes residents on an enjoyable journey throughout the scenic property and provides them with an opportunity to admire the sights and tranquil sounds. Su Dynasty's rezoning request must be denied because it would irreparably damage the Brookshade community's ethos and diminish the aesthetic and financial value to homeowners. When Dr. Su purchased the original land, it was zoned as AG1.Over the decades that the family has lived here, they sold unwanted parcels to developers and created a private oasis where they have enjoyed their forested surroundings. Now Su Dynasty wants the City of Milton to change the zoning so they can sell the remaining parcel to a developer whose primary goal would be to maximize profit by building higher density housing without regard to the adverse impact it would have on their adjacent long- time neighbors. The addition of 73 new households on these 47 acres would require Fulton County to provide access to the existing sewer system. The immediate impact would be to destroy at least one Brookshade resident's property with an unwanted barren easement in perpetuity and create an added burden for the Fulton County Water Treatment Authority. This easement and increased sewage utilization would not occur if the current AG1 designation remains unchanged.6 As noted at the outset, Brookshade homeowners request that the proposed zoning change and variances be denied. Thank you for the opportunity to voice our objections. Brookshade Homeowners Association, Inc. 701 Brookshade Parkway Milton, Georgia 30004 ' Petitioner Kai Chiang Su Dynasty is asking the City of Milton to rezone from AG-1(Agricultural) to R-3A (Single Family) to develop 73 single family lots on 47.1145 acres at a density of 1.55 units per acre and a 2 part concurrent variance to 1) reduce the rural trail from 10 feet to 5.2 feet (Sec 48-674 (1)) and 2) to reduce the stream setback from 25 feet to 0 feet (Sec. 20-426 (2)). 2 This higher density would decrease the value of the 138 homes in the Brookshade community to the homeowners and the city. Conversely, maintaining AG1 zoning would help retain their value and promote the construction of more valuable homes at the southeastern gateway to Milton. 3 The City of Alpharetta has adopted land use polices that maximize the value of residential construction less than one mile south of the Milton city border. Rather than minimize value by increasing zoning density. Milton should accomplish the same goal by maintaining the AGl designation for the Su property. ° As stated succinctly by the Milton Design Review Board October 2, 2018, "We don't see anything viable about this proposal." 5 Community Development Department staff (August 23, 2018): The proposed 73 lot single family subdivision is inconsistent with the City of Milton's Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update 2016 Map for "Agricultural, Equestrian, and Estate Residential" and Plan Policies. In addition, Staff recommends WITHDRAWAL of VC-18-07-Part 1 and DENIAL of VC38-07-Part 2. Therefore, Staff recommends DENIAL of RZ18-13 to rezone from AG-1(Agricultural) to R- 3A (Single Family Residential). 6 In the event the City Council overrides staff recommendation and considers granting the proposed zoning change and/or variances to Su Dynasty, the City of Milton must insist that Fulton County demand a detailed environmental impact statement pursuant to all germane federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.