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REVISED AS OF 1/24/08
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Tuesday January 29, 2008, 7:00 pm
Agenda Item Description Meeting
Dates**
Staff
Recommendation
PC
Recommendation
I. Invocation
II. Call to Order
III. Pledge of
Allegiance
IV. Public Comment
V. Approval of
Minutes
Minutes from the December
19, 2007 Planning
Commission Meeting
Approval
VI. REZONINGS
New
RZ07-022/
VC07-016
Bethany Bend Road
Bajun American
Properties, LP.
Korey Jones
Rolader & Rolader
Merryl S. Mandus
To rezone from AG-1 and TR
(Townhouse Residential) to
TR (Townhouse Residential)
to develop 47 ranch-style
homes at a density of 4.67
units per acre. The applicant
is also requesting a
concurrent variance to
reduce the setback from 100
feet to 10 feet for pool
fencing (Article 19.3.12.B.3)
CZIM – 1/2/08
DRB- 1/8/08
PC- 1/29/08
Withdrawal
Withdrawal
VII. USE PERMITS
New
U07-011/
VC07-017
Hopewell Road
Monticello Real
Estate Invest, LLC
JT Adams
A Use Permit for a Private
School to be developed
with 5 buildings for a total of
63,400 square feet with a
maximum of 325 students for
Kindergarten – 8th graders.
The applicant is also
requesting the following 4-
part concurrent variance:
1) To reduce the building
setback along the north
property line from 100 feet to
85 feet (19.4.40.B.3)
2) To reduce the 75-foot
buffer and 10-foot
improvement setback to the
extent necessary to all the
septic field to encroach.
(Article 12H.3.1C.2.)
3) To increase the 20 foot
setback from the landscape
CZIM – 1/2/08
DRB- 1/8/08
PC- 1/29/08
Deferral 30 Days
Deferral 30 Days
**Meeting Codes: CZIM-Community Zoning Information Meeting; DRB-Design Review Board;
PC-Planning Commission; MCC-Mayor and City Council
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City of Milton
Deerfield Professional Centre 13000 Deerfield Parkway Building 100, Suite 107 C Milton, GA 30004
Agenda Item Description Meeting
Dates**
Staff
Recommendation
PC
Recommendation
strip to 500 feet. (12H.3.5.C.1)
4) To allow parking between
the right of way and the
building. (Article 12H.3.5.F.3)
VIII. TEXT
AMENDMENTS
New
A. RZ08-01 To amend Article 3.3.12,
definition of “Landscaping
Business” in the City of
Milton Zoning Ordinance
PC-1/29/08 Withdrawal
XI. ADJOURN
**Meeting Codes: CZIM-Community Zoning Information Meeting; DRB-Design Review Board;
PC-Planning Commission; MCC-Mayor and City Council
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RZ07-022/VC07-016
Bethany Summit
The applicant submitted an improper application for the proposed rezoning to be heard at
the 1/29/08 meeting. Further, because of the delay he is unable to continue with the
request and is asking for a WITHDRAWAL of the application.
A public hearing will be held since it was advertised but Staff supports the request of
WITHDRAWAL.
PETITION NUMBER(S):
U07-011/VC07-017
PROJECT NAME
The Academy
PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS 13620 Hopewell Road
DISTRICT, LAND LOT 2/2 909
OVERLAY DISTRICT Northwest Fulton Overlay
EXISTING ZONING AG-1 (Agricultural)
ACRES 22.15
EXISTING USE Single Family Residence
PROPOSED USE Use Permit for a Private School for Kindergarten through 8th
Grade up to 325 students (Article 19.4.40)
OWNER Jean Elizabeth Brown Smith & James Thomas Brown
ADDRESS 13620 Hopewell Road
PETITIONER/REPRESENTATIVE Monticello Real Estate Invest, LLC / J.T. Adams
ADDRESS 8480 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 200
Alpharetta, GA 30022
PHONE 678-679-0365
INTENT
To develop a Private School with 5 buildings for a total of 63,400 square feet with a
maximum of 325 students for Kindergarten – 8th graders. The applicant is also
requesting the following 4-part concurrent variance:
1) To reduce the building setback along the north property line from 100 feet to 85
feet (19.4.40.B.3)
2) To reduce the 75-foot buffer and 10-foot improvement setback to the extent
necessary to allow the septic fields to encroach. (Article 12H.3.1C.2.)
3) To increase the 20 foot setback from the landscape strip to 500 feet. (12H.3.5.C.1)
4) To allow parking between the right of way and the building. (Article 12H.3.5.F.3)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
U07-011 – DEFERRAL UNTIL FEBRUARY 19, 2008
VC07-017 – DEFERRAL UNTIL FEBRUARY 19, 2008
The applicant has requested a deferral to allow more time to work with the area
residents.
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LOCATION MAP
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CURRENT ZONING MAP
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SITE PLAN RECEIVED – DECEMBER 6, 2007
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SUBJECT SITE LOOKING NORTH
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SUBJECT SITE – LOOKING WEST
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SUBJECT SITE – LOOKING EAST FROM REAR PROPERTY LINE
SUBJECT SITE:
The subject site is a 22.15 acre tract of agriculturally zoned land, located on the
west side of Hopewell Road. The subject site is developed with a single-family
residence. It is located within the Agricultural, Forestry and Mining Land Use
designation on the Focus Fulton 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
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Existing uses and zoning of nearby property (See Map following table)
Location Parcel /
Zoning
Petition
Zoning / Name Approved
Density/Min.
Heated Floor
Area
Same land lot
as subject site
1
U01-13
AG-1 (Agricultural)
Chandler Academy
1,512.35 gross sq.
ft. per acre
Restricted to 60
students
East 2
(AG-1)
AG-1 (Agricultural)
Sandy Creek Farms
1 unit per acre
Est. 2,500 sq. ft.
East 3
(AG-1)
AG-1 (Agricultural)
Scattered homes
N/A
Northeast 4
(AG-1)
AG-1 (Agricultural)
North Park Subdivision
1 unit per acre
Est. 3,000 sq. ft.
North 5
(AG-1)
AG-1 (Agricultural)
Scattered homes
N/A
West/Northwest 6
(AG-1)
AG-1 (Agricultural)
The Lake at Cooper Sandy
1 unit per acre
Est. 3,000 sq. ft.
South 7
(AG-1)
AG-1 (Agricultural)
Scattered homes
N/A
Further South 8
Z94-127
R-2A (Single Family
Dwelling District)
Conditional
Brookshade
0.98 dwelling unit
per acre
2,500 sq. ft.
Same land lot
as subject site
9
(AG-1)
AG-1 (Agricultural)
Single-family
N/A
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EXISTING USES AND ZONING MAP
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In the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, the Mayor and City
Council may exercise limited discretion in evaluating the site proposed for a use
that requires a Use Permit. In exercising such discretion pertaining to the subject
use, the Mayor and City Council shall consider each of the following as outlined
in Article 19.2.4 of the Zoning Ordinance; Use Permit Considerations. Staff has
reviewed said items pertaining to the subject use, and, offers the following
comments:
A. Whether the proposed use is consistent with the land use or economic
development plans adopted by the Mayor and City Council:
Provided the applicant complies with the Recommended Conditions of
this petition and the Use Permit requirements of Article 19.4.40. of the
Zoning Ordinance, the proposed development is consistent with the intent
and following policies of the Comprehensive Plan:
• Encourage compatible institutional uses in neighborhoods and
communities.
• Encourage development consistent with the surrounding scale,
transition of densities and uses, and Comprehensive Plan policies,
where appropriate.
B. Compatibility with land uses and zoning districts in the vicinity of the
property for which the use permit is proposed;
If developed in accordance with Staff’s Recommended Conditions and
the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, the proposed private school is
expected to be compatible with other land uses in the surrounding area.
C. Whether the proposed use may violate local, state and/or federal statutes,
ordinances or regulations governing land development;
The proposed use does not violate any known local, state and/or federal
statutes, ordinances or regulations governing land development.
D. The effect of the proposed use on traffic flow, vehicular and pedestrian,
along adjoining streets;
The proposed use will generate an increase in traffic but should be
mitigated by the recommended conditions.
E. The location and number of off-street parking spaces;
Article 18.2.1 requires the applicant to provide the larger of 2 per
classroom or one per 35 sq. ft. in largest assembly area, whichever is
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larger. There will be a total of 20 classrooms (40 spaces) and the largest
assembly area is 6,000 square feet (171 spaces). Article 19.4.10 requires
the applicant to locate parking outside of the minimum 60-foot front yard
building setback. The applicant has provided approximately 70 spaces,
which does not meet the required number of spaces.
F. The amount and location of open space;
The applicant’s site plan indicates that approximately half of the subject
site is undeveloped. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed
development will provide adequate open space for the proposed
development.
G. Protective screening;
If developed in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance and the Northwest Fulton Overlay District, the buffer and
landscape strip requirements will provide adequate screening for the
proposed development. Staff notes that later in the report the requested
variance to reduce the buffer is being recommended for denial.
H. Hours and manner of operation;
The applicant indicates that the hours of operation will be 7:00 am to 7:00
pm, Monday through Friday.
I. Outdoor lighting;
At the time of Land Disturbance Permit the site shall be in compliance with
Article 12H.3.4 of the Northwest Fulton Overlay District regarding outdoor
lighting. Staff notes that the subject site’s required buffers, and existing
screening, will help mitigate the impact of lights on the adjacent
properties.
J. Ingress and egress to the property.
The applicant’s site plan indicates one curb cut on Hopewell Road. Staff
is of the opinion that the proposed development will have limited impact
upon the community if developed with the recommended conditions.
Staff is of the opinion that a private school is an appropriate use for this
location based on the above consideration. Therefore, Staff recommends
APPROVAL CONDITIONAL of U007-011
SITE PLAN ANALYSIS
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Based on the applicant’s site plan submitted to the Community Development
Department on December 6, 2007, Staff offers the following considerations:
USE PERMIT STANDARDS
The applicant’s site plan meets all of the special use standards required for
private schools, except for Article 19.4.40 Section B.3 which states that buildings
and refuse areas shall not be located within 100 feet of a residential district
and/or AG-1 district used for single family. It is Staff’s opinion that the private
school may be arranged in a manner to accommodate the required one-
hundred (100) foot setback from residential and AG-1 districts. The applicant
has not shown evidence of a hardship that is not self-imposed. Therefore, Staff
recommends DENIAL of Part 1 of the Concurrent Variance VC07-017.
Northwest Overlay District
BUILDING HEIGHT
Article 12H.3.5 Section D.1 of the Northwest Overlay District requires a maximum
height limit of two stories with the maximum height 30 feet from average-finished
grade to the bottom of the roof eave. The applicant’s letter of intent has
indicated that they will remain within these requirements.
LANDSCAPE STRIPS AND BUFFERS
Article 12H.3.1 Section A.1 of the Northwest Overlay District requires a 10-foot
wide strip along the road. It is not shown on the site plan but it appears there is
sufficient area to meet this standard.
Article 12H.3.1 Section C.1 of the Northwest Overlay District requires a seventy-
five (75) foot-wide undisturbed buffer, with a 10’ improvement setback, shall be
located adjacent to all AG-1 zoning districts and all property zoned, used, or
developed for residential uses. The applicant has stated that the septic fields
are needed in the locations indicated on the site plan. Staff is of the opinion
that the septic fields should be relocated so that the appropriate buffer is
provided to protect the adjacent residences. The applicant has not shown
evidence of a hardship that is not self-imposed. Therefore, Staff recommends
DENIAL of Part 2 of the Concurrent Variance VC07-017
BUILDING SETBACKS
Article 12H.3.5 Section C of the Northwest Overlay District requires a maximum
20-foot building setback from the edge of the required landscape strip and/or
easements for all properties and lots located adjacent to public rights-of-way
that are 0 to 400 feet from an intersection. The applicant’s site plan does not
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show compliance with the requirement. It appears that the building could be
reconfigured in such a way as to meet this requirement. The applicant has not
yet shown evidence of a hardship that is not self-imposed. Therefore, Staff
recommends DENIAL of Part 3 of the Concurrent Variance VC07-017.
PARKING REQUIREMENTS
The following chart illustrates the parking required by Article 18 of the City of
Milton Zoning Ordinance for the proposed use:
Proposed Use Minimum Requirement Spaces Provided
Private school with
approximately twenty (20)
classrooms and 6,000 sq.
ft. assembly space
• Greater of 2 spaces per
classroom (40 spaces) or
one per 35 sq. ft. in largest
assembly area (171
spaces)
171 spaces required
• 70 paved spaces
70 spaces provided
Staff notes that the applicant is providing seventy (70) parking spaces, which
does not meet the required one-hundred seventy-one (171) parking spaces
required per Article 18 of the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance. It also appears
that the site plan is not in compliance with the landscape and layout
requirements of Article 12H.3.1 Section B. The applicant may request an
administrative variance to reduce the parking by 17 spaces. In addition, they
can request a variance to reduce the parking from the Board of Zoning Appeals
at a later date.
LOCATION OF PARKING
The applicant has requested a concurrent variance to allow parking between
the street and the building. It appears that there is sufficient room to locate the
parking to the rear of the main building. It is Staff’s opinion that the applicant
has not shown a hardship that is not self-imposed. Therefore, Staff recommends
DENIAL of Part 4 of the Concurrent Variance VC07-017.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
The applicant has provided the following as additional building information:
Administrative Building +/- 16,000 sq. ft.
Classroom Wings +/- 41,000 sq. ft.
Chapel/Auditorium +/- 6,000 sq. ft.; seating for 300 persons
Historic Structure TBD +/- 400 sq. ft.
Number of classrooms +/- 20
Number of students Kindergarten thru eighth grade +/-325
Number of staff +/- 25
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CITY ARBORIST
The proposed development will not affect any specimen trees on the site.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
On January, 2, 2008 the applicant was present at the Community Zoning
Information Meeting held at the Milton City Hall. There were forty-four people in
attendance from the community. One community member was concerned
about the proposed developed, citing many unanswered questions. The
applicants presented their plan to the Milton Design Review Board on January 8,
2008.
Public Comments – Staff has received one phone call in opposition to the
proposal from the owner of Chandler Academy that is located to the south of
the subject site.
City of Milton Design Review Board Meeting – January 8, 2008
The following recommendations were made by the DRB:
• Increase buffer between septic field and adjacent property
• Comply with Northwest Overlay requirements
• No review by Board of hardships, only site plan.
Public Notice Requirements
The use permit petition was advertised in the Milton Herald on January 23, 2008
and the sign was installed before the required date of January 2, 2008 along the
frontage of Hopewell Road. The notice of rezoning was sent, to adjacent
property owners, on January 14, 2008.
Public Participation Plan and Report
The applicant has met the requirements of the Public Participation Plan. The
applicant will be required to submit the public participation report 7 days prior
to the Mayor and City Council meeting.
CONCLUSION
The proposed private school is consistent with Council and Plan Policies and
compatible with the surrounding area, if developed in accordance with the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and Staff’s Recommended Conditions.
Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL CONDITIONAL of the proposed Use
Permit for the private school. Staff however recommends DENIAL of PARTS 1, 2,
3, AND 4 of Concurrent Variance VC07-017.
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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
If this petition is approved by the Mayor and City Council, it should be approved
USE PERMIT for a private school (Article 19.4.40) CONDITIONAL subject to the
owner’s agreement to the following enumerated conditions. Where these
conditions conflict with the stipulations and offerings contained in the Letter of
Intent, these conditions shall supersede unless specifically stipulated by the
Mayor and City Council.
1) To the owner’s agreement to restrict the use of the subject property as
follows:
a) Restrict the use of the subject property to a private school and
accessory uses at a maximum density of 2,862.3 square feet per
acre zoned or a total of 63,400 square feet, whichever is less.
b) Restrict the number of students to 325.
2) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following:
a) To the site plan received by the Milton Community Development
Department on December 6, 2007. Said site plan is conceptual only
and must meet or exceed the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance and these conditions prior to the approval of a Land
Disturbance Permit. Unless otherwise noted herein, compliance
with all conditions shall be in place prior to the issuance of the first
Certificate of Occupancy.
3) To the owner’s agreement to the following site development
considerations:
a) All building entrances shall have a direct connection to the
sidewalk network.
b) The site plan must provide adequate fire truck access to all
buildings on site, in alleys and one-way conditions; as acceptable
to the Transportation Engineer and Fire Marshal.
c) Provide one multi bay bicycle rack at every building.
4) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following requirements,
dedication and improvements:
a) Prior to the approval of a Land Disturbance Permit, reserve the Right
of Way along property frontage of Hopewell Road as necessary to
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provide compliance with the Transportation Master Plan and the
adjacent developments, according to the definitions in the Right of
Way Ordinance.
b) Prior to the approval of a Land Disturbance Permit, dedicate at no
cost to the City of Milton, sufficient land as necessary to provide the
Right of Way for the approved final site plan including the following:
i. Provide the following road improvements and necessary
striping as approved by the Transportation Engineer for Milton:
1. SB Right turn lane on Hopewell Road at site driveway
2. NB Left turn lane on Hopewell Road at site driveway
3. Provide overlay and striping for full width of Hopewell
Road the length of property lines plus any additional
taper lengths necessary.
ii. Provide at least 10.5 feet of right-of-way from the edge of
pavement of all abutting road improvements, along the
entire property frontage, as well as allow the necessary
construction easements while the rights-of-way are being
improved.
iii. Provide easements along Hopewell Road as required for the
Milton Trail, as required by the Community Development
Director.
iv. Provide ten foot wide asphalt multi-use trail along the entire
Hopewell Road frontage of the property to be located at the
back of the Right of Way.
v. Provide a black four-board equestrian style fence adjacent
to the trail as approved by the Director of Community
Development.
vi. Provide six foot wide concrete sidewalk connecting the multi-
use trail on Hopewell Road to the buildings on the site.
c) Any new required entrances shall meet the Community Service
Policies and AASHTO guidelines, or roads be reconstructed to meet
such criteria, at the approval of the Transportation Engineer for
Milton.
i. The existing driveway at 13620 Hopewell Road shall be
modified to provide access to the school and the existing
structure at this location. There shall be no other access
driveways allowed for this site.
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ii.)The Hopewell Road access driveway to the school shall be a
right/left in, left out, and right out driveway. This 3 lane section
shall extend a minimum of 200’ or the 95% queue length,
whichever is greater.
5) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following:
a) The developer’s Professional Engineer shall demonstrate to the City
by engineering analysis submitted with the LDP application, that the
discharge rate and velocity of the storm water runoff resulting from
the development is restricted to seventy-five percent (75%) of the
pre-development conditions. Locations shall be as approved by the
Stormwater Engineer.
b) The water quality and detention facilities shall utilize earthen
embankments, where possible. Walled structures are not
encouraged. If walled structures are proposed, they must meet the
acceptable design standards of the Department of Community
Development.
i. Detention facility shall have a six foot high, five-board
equestrian style fence with two inch by four inch welded wire
constructed around it.
c) The Developer shall utilize GASWCC limited application controls. All
water quality and detention facilities shall have vegetated surfaces
to be regularly maintained by the owner.
d) Provide a maximum 75 percent impervious, per drainage basin, at
maximum build-out.
e) Provide for maximum slopes of 3:1 and a maximum disturbed area
of sixteen acres open at any time as shown on the LDP phasing
plan, as approved by the Stormwater Engineer.
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APPENDIX A
Comments on Public Services and Utilities
Note: Various City and/or County departments that may or may not be affected by the
proposed development provide the following information. Comments herein are based on the
applicant’s conceptual site plan and are intended as general non-binding information and in
no manner suggest a final finding by the commenter. All projects, if approved are required to
complete the City of Milton Plan Review process prior to the commencement of any
construction activity.
Transportation:
• Site plan does not show all proposed improvements to site entrances including turn lanes
• Analysis indicated drive on site plan does not meet spacing minimums
• Show trip generation rates used for each land use in table
• Parking analysis indicates 40 parking spaces are required and 70 spaces are provided
• Drive location should be shifted to the north as recommended in the study to meet
minimum spacing requirements.
• Current GDOT practice on Traffic Signal Warrants is to exclude right turning volume when
a separate right turn lane exists. At both intersections that signals are recommended, the
significant majority of the volume is right turning. With the right turn volume, these
intersections would likely meet signal warrants, but without the right turn volumes, it is
likely that they would not meet warrants. A full warrant analysis should be done on these
two intersections.
• Site plan does not clearly indicate building uses.
• Underground detention is shown. Why are the lakes not used?
• Water quality features should be placed to protect the lake.
• What is the wetland study area?
• Septic system area on north property line does not seem like an appropriate area.
• Provide a combination plat.
• Show correct buffers on both lakes and on stream.
• Clearly denote flood zones AE and X.
• Provide bus route or drop off route.
• Is Olen B. Davis & Tamara Davis property in or out?
• Site plan does not show current conditions on the existing site south of this project
including the right turn lane and sidewalk.
• Delineate between vehicular and pedestrian paths on plan.
• Is there a bridge/culvert over the wetland area? Is this a buffered stream?
Fulton County Health Department:
• This department recommends that the applicant be required to connect the proposed
development to public water available to the site.
• Due to the inaccessibility of public sewer to serve the proposed development, this
department recommends that individual onsite sewage management systems be
utilized. However, the “Design Limits for conventional or chamber Septic Tank Systems”
for County Health Department as defined by Georgia Department of Natural Resource
(DNR) are limited by size and subsurface introduction of effluents. Onsite sewage
management systems having a septic tank capacity of greater than ten thousand
(10,000) gallons, or where the total length of absorption trenches required, would exceed
three thousand (3000) linear feet, or where the total absorption trench bottom area
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required, would exceed nine thousand (9000) square feet, will be governed and placed
under the statutory authority and jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources.
• Due to the inaccessibility of public sanitary sewer to sewer the proposed development,
this department recommends that individual onsite sewage management systems be
utilized. However, this department will require all necessary percolation and soil data,
required layouts, and supportive data be submitted for review and determined
acceptable prior to preliminary plat and/or Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) approval.
• Since this proposed development constitutes a premise where people work, live, or
congregate, onsite sanitary facilities will be mandatory, prior to use or occupancy.
• Since this development utilizes an onsite sewage management system, the owner must
obtain approval from this department prior to issuance of a building permit and before
building construction or renovation.
• This facility must comply with the Fulton County Clean Indoor Air Ordinance.
• If this proposed development includes a food service facility, the owner must submit
kitchen plans for review and approval by this department before issuance of a building
permit and beginning construction. The owner must obtain a food service permit prior to
opening.
• This department is requiring that all existing structures to be demolished must be
inspected by a certified pest control operator to insure that the premise is rat free. If
evidence of rodent infestation is found, the property must be baited prior to demotion.
• If this proposed development includes an existing individual onsite sewage management
system(s), and the system(s) will be abandoned, it shall be abandoned in accordance
with Fulton County regulations.
• If this proposed development includes an existing individual onsite water supply
system(s), and the system(s) will be abandoned, it shall be abandoned in accordance
with Fulton County regulations.
Fulton County Tax Assessor:
Property Tax ID#: 22 -4770-0909-030-3
City of Milton Fire Marshal:
Comments:
• For the Hopewell private school-Possible increase in call volume for emergency services,
water consumption demands will increase, traffic increase could slow response times,
and access to the proposed building needs to be around the entire building and to
allow parking between the building and right of way could pose a problem for
emergency access.
Public Safety
• The public safety impact would be primarily traffic related, specifically during drop-off
and pick-up times in the morning and afternoon. The projected enrollment of 325
students means up to 325 additional cars on Hopewell between 7:00 and 9:00 in the
morning and 2:00 and 4:00 in the afternoon which may increase traffic congestion in the
area. The school must have some means of managing parent-student traffic that does
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not result in traffic backing up and potentially blocking Hopewell Rd during these time
periods. As a two lane road, the daily influx of these vehicles can adversely impact
traffic in the area if the school has not developed a means of keeping the road clear of
waiting parents before and after school. Potential traffic hazards include increased
accidents, and restricted emergency vehicle access during these times due to the
nature of the roads and traffic patterns on Hopewell Rd. Otherwise, the impact on
public safety will be negligible.
Prepared by the Community Development Department for the
Planning Commission Meeting on January 29, 2007
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