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City Council Chambers
2006 Heritage Walk
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
6:00 pm
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order
3. Public Comment
4. Approval of Action Minutes
a) March 24, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting
5. Rezonings/Use Permits
a) RZ21-07 -14140 Freemanville Road by Vio Hodis to rezone from AG-1 to
CUP (Community Unit Plan) on 9.079 acres to develop a six (6) lot single
family residential subdivision.
b) U21-01/VC21-03 - 2105 Bethany Way (containing multiple parcels for a
total of 18.07 acres by The PFAJ Revocable Trust dated 2/17/2019 to
request a Use Permit for “Agricultural Related Activities”, Sec. 64-1797 and
a two-part concurrent variance:
1) To allow the existing parking areas, wood pavilion, horse
arenas, and driveways within the 100-foot activity setback
(Sec. 64-1797(d))
2) To allow the structures housing animals to be located within
100 feet of a property line (Sec. 64-1797(e))
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c) U21-02 – 2105 Bethany Way (containing multiple parcels for a total of
18.07 acres by The PFAJ Revocable Trust dated 2/17/2019 to request a Use
Permit for Rural Event Facility, Sec. 64-1842
d) U21-03/VC21-04 – 2105 Bethany Way (containing multiple parcels for a
total of 18.07 acres by the PFAJ Revocable Trust dated 2/17/2019 to
request a Use Permit for Festivals or Events, Indoor/Outdoor, Sec. 64-1812
and the following 7-part concurrent variance
1) To delete the requirement for an eight-foot-high 100-percent
opaque fence adjacent to residential districts or AG-1 Districts
used for single-family dwellings (Sec 64-1812(b)(2))
2) To allow the existing parking within the 100 feet from a
residential district or AG-1 districts used for single family
dwellings (Sec 64-1812(b)(4))
3) To eliminate the three-year period from the date of the city
council’s approval (Sec 64-1812(b)(6))
4) To allow the 10-foot-wide strip along all public streets to be
planted with the existing landscaping/vegetation along
Bethany Way and Hopewell Road (Sec 64-1142(a)(1))
5) To reduce or eliminate the 75-foot-wide undisturbed buffer or
alternative screening design, with a ten-foot improvement
setback adjacent to all AG-1 zoning districts where existing
structures, driveways, activity areas, and parking are shown
on the site plan (Sec. 64-1142(a)(3)b.)
6) To eliminate sidewalks along Bethany Way and Hopewell
Road (Sec. 64-1142(e))
7) To allow for a lighting plan without light pole installation (Sec.
64-1142 (f))
6. Text Amendments
a) RZ21-05 - Sec. 64-Article XIX Crabapple Form Based Code,
6-1 Definitions, Table 9 (As it relates to breweries/distilleries
b) RZ21-06 - Sec. 64-Article XX Deerfield Form Based Code,
6-1 Definitions, Table 10 (As it relates to breweries/distilleries)
7. Adjourn
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RZ21-07
PETITION NUMBER
RZ21-07
PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS 14140 Freemanville Road
DISTRICT, LAND LOT 2/2 771
OVERLAY DISTRICT Rural Milton
EXISTING ZONING AG-1 (Agricultural)
PROPOSED ZONING CUP (Community Unit Plan)
ACRES 9.079
EXISTING USE One Single Family Residence
PROPOSED USE Five Single Family Residential Units for a total of Six Units
PETITIONER Vio Hodis, represented by Rhonda Ledbetter – Engineering 303
ADDRESS 108 Allen St, Cumming, GA 30040
OWNER Marty Lock
ADDRESS 14140 Freemanville Road
Milton, GA 30004
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION – APRIL 28, 2021
RZ21–07 - DENIAL
INTENT
To rezone from AG-1 (Agricultural) to CUP (Community Unit Plan) on 9.079 acres to
develop a six (6) lot single family residential subdivision (minimum 1 acre lots).
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LOCATION MAP
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CURRENT ZONING MAP
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2035 FUTURE LAND USE MAP
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SITE PLAN SUBMITTED ON JANUARY 28, 2021
SUBJECT SITE AND BACKGROUND:
The subject site contains one existing single-family residence. The site is located
within the “Agricultural, Equestrian, and Estate Residential” designation of the
2035 City of Milton Comprehensive Plan Map.
The applicant is requesting to rezone to CUP (Community Unit Plan) to build 5
additional single-family residences and keep the existing single-family residence
for a total of six single family residences at an overall density of .66 units per
acre.
SITE PLAN ANALYSIS
Based on the applicant’s site plan submitted to the Community Development
Department on January 25, 2021, Staff offers the following considerations:
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – SEC. 64-897 - CUP (Community Unit Plan)
Development Standards Proposed Development
No building shall exceed 40 feet
in height
40 feet (See height discussion below under
Rural Milton Overlay District)
Minimum lot area as specified in
conditions
The minimum lot size shown is one (1) acre
Minimum CUP development size
shall be ten acres
The CUP development size is 9.079 acres
Maximum density allowed is 5
units per gross acre
The density of the subject site is .66 units per
acre
Minimum lot width (at building
line) per conditions
100 feet
Minimum CUP development
frontage shall be 35 feet
250 feet
Minimum lot frontage shall be
20 feet adjoining a street
35 feet minimum
Minimum heated floor area as
specified in conditions
2,400 square feet
Minimum perimeter setback as
specified
50 feet
The following are proposed building setbacks for individual lots (CUP allows for
applicant to specify building setbacks):
a) Front yard setback – 20 feet
b) Side yard setback – 10 feet
c) Side yard setback adjacent to a street – 20 feet
d) Rear yard- 35 feet
Rural Viewshed
Pursuant to Sec. 64-897 (p), a rural viewshed is required for subdivisions
containing more than three lots. The site plan submitted shows the required
primary (40 foot) and secondary (20 foot) rural viewsheds. Staff notes that to
install the new road, considerable grading within the entire depth of the
viewshed on the southwest side of the new road is shown. No disturbance within
the 40-foot primary and 20-foot secondary rural viewshed setback shall be
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allowed until a design review process is completed and the design of the rural
viewshed is approved by the design committee.
Development Plan
Pursuant to Sec. 64-696 (g) requires that a request for a CUP (Community Unit
Plan) that is not served by sanitary sewer shall provide a site plan to determine
the maximum number of lots on the subject site as follows:
The number of lots in a CUP development shall not exceed the number of lots
that can be reasonably created within an AG-1 zoned development at the
same site location. The following items shall be submitted to determine the lot
yield for the subject property:
(1) Indicate all bodies of water and the appropriate buffers;
(2) Provide a level 3 soil analysis;
(3) Provide a tree survey indicating specimen and heritage trees;
(4) Indicate the configuration of lots and associated minimum building setbacks;
and (5) Show approximate location of house footprint on each lot.
Although the submitted plans meet the above requirements, neither versions of
the development CUP or AG-1, comply with all the development requirements
for the site.
Below is the submitted AG-1 site plan for the site. The applicant has also
provided a tree survey of the site.
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OTHER SITE PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
Landscape Strips and Buffers
The proposed development shall comply with Article III, Tree Preservation and
Administrative Guidelines within the Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 64-237 (g) of the
Zoning Ordinance which states “Unless otherwise specified, lots developed with
single-family detached dwelling units are not required to provide landscape
areas or zoning buffers”.
Tree Canopy Ordinance
Pursuant to Sec. 60-54, if this application is approved for CUP (Community Unit
Plan), a minimum of 57% tree canopy coverage is required for the subdivision
and individual lots. The applicant will be required to submit the appropriate tree
canopy plan at the time of development permits.
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Steep Slopes – Sec. 64-2404
The City of Milton adopted a steep slopes ordinance in March of 2017 that
applies to any development proposal for property with a natural slope of 33
percent or more with a minimum of 5,000 square feet or more of contiguous
area.
If a lot exceeds the 33 percent, then they are required to be a minimum of 1.5
acres in size. The submitted site plan indicates only one lot that has a natural
slope (before grading) that exceeds 33 percent grade which is on lot #1. This lot
is 1.73 acres in size which meets the ordinance.
Staff notes that there are other areas on the site that after grading exceeds 33
percent but do not require a larger lot size. In general, although the site has
some topographic challenges, it complies with the Steep Slope ordinance.
Rural Milton Overlay District
Below are requirements for the single-family type uses within the Overlay District.
Stormwater
Sec. 64-1141(b) Stormwater management facilities.
(1) All facilities shall be in compliance with the Stormwater Management
Manual (chapter 20, article IV of the City Code).
(2) All facilities shall be designed to create a natural look.
(3) Stormwater better site designs and nonstructural stormwater management
practices shall be required unless allowed by the director of public works.
(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.
The proposed stormwater management facility is in the least conspicuous area
of the site and provides sufficient area around it for the ten-foot-wide landscape
strip. The actual stormwater facility does not create a natural look as it utilizes a
freestanding concrete retaining wall on three sides, which range in height from
zero to six feet, to impound stormwater and therefore does not meet the
requirements of the Rural Milton Overlay.
Building Height
(c) Height.
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(1) There shall be a maximum height limit of two stories with the
maximum height of 28 feet from average finished grade to
the bottom of the roof eave.
(2) Notwithstanding the height limit in subparagraph (1) above,
the maximum height may be increased in an amount based
on the calculations shown as examples in Table 1; however, in
no event shall the height be increased more than eight feet
pursuant to this subsection (2).
Although the application states that the height will not exceed 40 feet in height
per the AG-1 (Agricultural) district, the above requirement supersedes the 40-
foot maximum. All new structures will be required to meet the Rural Milton
Overlay requirement for height.
Environmental Site Analysis
The applicant has submitted the required ESA and states that there are no
wetlands, floodplain, no endangered wildlife species, or
archaeological/historical sites. There is a stream and stream buffer as indicated
on the site plan as well as slopes exceeding 25 percent and specimen trees.
Staff has discussed the City of Milton’s Steep Slope Ordinance above within
Other Site Plan Considerations.
Fire Marshal
-26’ BC/BC for step-curbing. 24’ BC/BC for rollback curbing.
-Cul-de-sac 48’ BC radius minimum.
-Show mail kiosk with one accessible space.
-Show hydrant locations in accordance with appendices B and C of the IFC.
-Flow test required at LDP.
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Fulton County Board of Education
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
On March 23, 2021 the applicant was present at the Community Zoning
Information Meeting (CZIM) held at the Milton City Hall which was held in person
and via Zoom. There were four people in attendance in person for the meeting
and three via Zoom.
Public Comments were the following:
• Do not support development of subdivision but support large lots and
horse farms.
• Too much traffic already in this area and will need another roundabout.
• Want to preserve the AG-1 zoning district.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT
The applicant held their Public Participation meeting on Wednesday, April 15,
2021 between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm at the Broadwell Pavilion and via Zoom.
There was one resident in attendance that voiced her opposition to the
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proposed development and development in general. There was no one in
attendance via Zoom.
CITY OF MILTON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD COURTESY REVIEW – APRIL 13, 2021
Comments:
• The DRB stated that they were not in support of the requested CUP and
would recommend that it be denied since it would set a precedence for
other properties to request a rezoning for a CUP.
Standards of Review
(Section 64-2104) Planning Staff shall, with respect to each zoning application,
investigate and make a recommendation with respect to factors 1 through 7,
below, as well as any other factors it may find relevant.
1. Whether or not the proposal will permit a use that is suitable in view of the
use and development of adjacent and nearby Property?
The proposed 6 lot single family residential subdivision developed at a
density of .66 units per acre is inconsistent with adjacent and nearby
properties that are zoned AG-1 (Agricultural) with larger estate lots or
small farms located to the southeast, south, west, and north of the subject
site. In addition, the use of a concrete retaining wall on three sides of the
facility at the back of the parcel that is an integral part of the stormwater
maintenance facility will have a negative impact on adjoining properties
to the north.
Existing uses and zoning of nearby property
Location Zoning Petition Zoning / Name Approved Density
North AG-1 (Agricultural)
Large parcels
ranging from 3 to
5 acres in size
Northeast
AG-1 (Agricultural)
Chris Gray Minor Plat
1 unit per acre
East AG-1 (Agricultural)
Reddstone S/D
1 unit per acre
South/
Southwest
AG-1 (Agricultural)
Large parcels
ranging from 3 to
5 acres in size
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West AG-1 (Agricultural)
Sycamore Farms
Large parcels
ranging from 7 to
20 acres
2. Whether or not the proposal will adversely affect the existing use or
usability of adjacent or nearby property?
It is Staff’s opinion that the proposal will adversely affect existing use or
usability of the adjacent property to the north because of the concrete
retaining wall that is part of the stormwater maintenance facility that is
being proposed.
3. Whether the property to be affected by the proposal has a reasonable
economic use as currently zoned?
The subject site may have a reasonable use currently zoned AG-1
(Agricultural).
4. Whether the proposal will result in a use which will or could cause an
excessive or burdensome use of existing streets, transportation facilities,
utilities or schools?
Staff does not anticipate a significant impact on public services or utilities.
The estimated number of new students for the proposed rezoning which
will have an impact on the Birmingham Falls Elementary, Northwestern
Middle School, and Milton High School is minimal.
The subdivision will have a minimal impact on existing streets,
transportation facilities, or utilities.
5. Whether the proposal is in conformity with the policies and intent of the
land use plan?
2035 City of Milton Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan: Agricultural,
Equestrian, Estate Residential (AEE)
The site is located within the Central Milton Character Area and the CUP
(Community Unit Plan) zoning district is not a compatible zoning district for
the Agricultural, Equestrian, Estate Residential future land use designation.
The AEE future land use consists of scattered single-family homes, each
one at least one acre, but are typically on several acres. This land use
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promotes hobby farms, equestrian facilities, and large lot residential
estates including minimum 3 acre lots on gravel roads.
Proposed use/density:
Single Family Residential at .66 units per acre
Central Milton includes areas that are typical of the city’s distinct rural-
residential land use pattern. Equestrian estates co-exist with low density
residential land uses. Newer developments with private recreational
amenities have integrated with older, established open road
neighborhoods. New development should match the typical densities
found within this area and should minimize undesirable impacts on
surrounding rural/agricultural uses. Significant site features, such as view
sheds and environmentally sensitive areas, should be enlisted as amenities
that shape identity and character of new development within this
character area.
6. Whether there are other existing or changed conditions affecting the use
and development of the property which gives supporting grounds for
either approval or disapproval of the proposal?
The proposed subdivision includes concrete retaining walls that are part of
the stormwater maintenance facility as well as significant grading within
the rural viewshed are grounds for disapproval of the proposed rezoning
from AG-1(Agricultural) to CUP (Community Unit Plan) with six single family
residences.
7. Whether the zoning proposal will permit a use which can be considered
environmentally adverse to the natural resources, environment and
citizens of the City of Milton?
The proposed rezoning for six single family residences will be
environmentally adverse to the natural resources, environment and
citizens of the City based on the difficult topography, proposed walled
stormwater maintenance facility and grading within the rural viewshed to
construct the new road.
CONCLUSION
Since the proposed CUP (Community Unit Plan) is not consistent with the 2035
Future Land Use Plan Map and the Rural Milton Overlay District requirement for
stormwater facility, Staff recommends DENIAL of RZ21-07 to rezone from AG-1
(Agricultural) to CUP (Community Unit Plan).
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If the Mayor and City Council chooses to approve RZ21-07 a set of
recommended conditions are included below.
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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
If this petition is approved by the Mayor and City Council, the rezoning of
property located on Freemanville Road should be approved for CUP
(Community Unit Plan) 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) Single family detached dwellings and accessory uses and
structures.
b) No more than 5 total dwelling units at a maximum density of .55 unit
per acre, whichever is less, based on the total acreage zoned.
Approved lot/units totals are not guaranteed. The developer is
responsible through site engineering (at the time of application for a
Land Disturbance Permit) to demonstrate that all lots/units within
the approved development meet or exceed all the development
standards of the City of Milton. The total lot/units yield of the subject
site shall be determined by this final engineering.
2) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following:
a) Substantial compliance with the revised site plan received by the
Community Development Department on February 25, 2021
whereby the exact layout of the project may contain minor
deviations approved by the Community Development Director
provided the deviations remain consistent with the purpose and
intent of the Council’s approval of the Use Permit. Notwithstanding
the contents of the site plan, the project must meet or exceed the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, all other applicable city
ordinances and these conditions prior to the approval of a Land
Disturbance Permit. The site plan may be revised with the approval
of the Community Development Director in order to comply with
city codes and zoning conditions. Unless otherwise noted herein,
compliance with all conditions shall be in place prior to the
issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
b) All areas which are not part of an individual lot and held in common
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shall be maintained by a mandatory homeowner’s association,
whose proposed documents of incorporation shall be submitted to
the Director of Community Development for review and approval
prior to the recording of the first final plat.
3) To the owner’s agreement to the following site development considerations:
a) Minimum lot size – 43,560 square feet (1 acre)
b) Minimum lot width (at building line) – 100 feet
c) Minimum lot frontage – 35 feet
d) Minimum heated floor area per units – 2,400 square feet
f) Minimum front yard setback – 20 feet
g) Minimum side yard setback – 10 feet
h) Minimum side yard setback adjacent to a street – 20 feet
i) Minimum rear yard- 35 feet
j) Minimum perimeter setback – 50 feet
4) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following:
a) Access to the site and frontage improvements shall be subject to
the approval of City of Milton Department of Public Works, prior to
the issuance of a Land Disturbance Permit or Certificate of
Occupancy (whichever comes first). Entrance(s) and frontage
improvements shall conform to Chapter 48 Streets, Sidewalks and
Other Public Places of the City of Milton Code of Ordinances.
b) The entire site will be required to comply with the City of Milton
Stormwater Ordinance, Chapter 20 of the City Code.
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U21-01/VC21-03 Agricultural Related
PETITION NUMBERS:
U21-01/VC21-03
ADDRESS 2105 Bethany Way
DISTRICT, LAND LOT 2/2 892
OVERLAY DISTRICT Rural Milton Overlay District
EXISTING ZONING AG-1 (Agricultural)
PROPOSED USE PERMIT Agricultural Related Activities,
ACRES 18.07
EXISTING USES Single Family Residence, equestrian facility, winery
PROPOSED USE Agricultural Related Activities
OWNER/APPLICANT The PFAJ Revocable Trust dated 2.7.19
ADDRESS 2105 Bethany Way
Milton, GA 30004
REPRESENTATIVE Ellen Smith, Parker Poe & Bernstein LLP
1075 Peachtree Street, Suite 1500
Atlanta, GA 30309
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION – APRIL 28, 2021
U21-01 – APPROVAL CONDITIONAL
VC21-03, PARTS 1 AND 2 – APPROVAL CONDITIONAL
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LOCATION MAP
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EXISTING ZONING MAP
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2035 FUTURE LAND USE MAP
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U21-01/VC21-03 Agricultural Related
SITE PLAN SUBMITTED – FEBRUARY 25, 2021
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U21-01/VC21-03 Agricultural Related
SUBJECT SITE
The subject site is zoned AG-1 (Agricultural) with a total of seven tax parcels
totaling 17.82 acres. The applicant recently purchased 13760 Hopewell Road in
which the City of Milton will be constructing a portion of the new roundabout at
Hopewell Road and Bethany Bend. The site includes a single-family residence
with a detached garage, an additional garage with a residence, a small
cemetery, swimming pool, small wood pavilion used for entertainment, various
barns, two uncovered horse arenas, vineyards, and other accessory structures.
The Painted Horse Winery currently operates on the site which is allowed by right
within the AG-1 zoning district. There is a tasting room located within the
basement of the house as well as areas on the lawn behind the house to sit and
listen to background music. There are vineyards located on the property as well.
BACKGROUND AND REQUESTS
Based on the applicant’s letter of intent, Ms. Pamela Jackson and her family
acquired the first tracts of the property in 1991. In 1996, equine barns were built,
and horses were moved in, and in 2003, The Farm at Pamelot, Inc. was formally
incorporated. Starting in 1997, the Farm started hosting a variety of uses and
events including equine breeding, boarding, and training, animal husbandry, an
annual Easter egg hunt, ticketed live music events and various corporate events
and weddings at the property, including using valet services as needed. Starting
in 2002, and continuously since then, The Farm has hosted summer camp as a
weeklong day camp for children, birthday parties and other boy and girl scout
types of events. There have been a variety of ancillary uses to the farm
(including various fruit tree and apiary agricultural uses) historically for more than
twenty years.
In 2018, Ms. Jackson planted her first vineyards, and in 2019, the Farm became
licensed as the City’s and Fulton County’s first farm winery. The applicant states
that an additional four acres of vineyards are being added this year.
During the summer and fall of 2020, the City received various complaints
regarding an increased number of visitors to the site, issues with off premise
parking, and loud music coming from the property. The City asked to meet with
Ms. Jackson and her legal counsel to discuss their programming on the property.
The City (including the Community Development Director, Zoning Manager and
City Attorney) met with Ms. Jackson and Ms. Smith her legal counsel three times
total in November and December 2020.
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U21-01/VC21-03 Agricultural Related
The applicant asserted that the activities that she was holding were uses that
were “grandfathered” or potentially legally nonconforming uses and that she
did not need Use Permits to bring the variety of uses in compliance with the
City’s Zoning Ordinance.
As stated in the applicant’s letter of intent “These applications are being filed
submitted in good faith by Ms. Jackson, to further resolution of disputes between
Ms. Jackson and the City regarding permitted and potentially legally
nonconforming uses of the Property. These are being submitted without waiver
by Ms. Jackson of her rights, claims, interests, or defenses with respect to prior,
ongoing, or future events, uses or operations at or on the property and without
admission by owner of the need for such permits or variances. “
On April 21, 2021, the applicant submitted a revised set of proposed
conditions/uses for the Rural Event Facility. These will be discussed below within
each appropriate topic.
SITE PLAN ANALYSIS
Based on the applicant’s site plan submitted to the Community Development
Department on February 25, 2021and revised set of proposed conditions/uses
submitted on April 21, 2021, Staff offers the following considerations:
U21-01/VC21-03 - Agricultural-related activities (Sec. 64-1797)
It is the intent of this division to allow certain agricultural-related activities with a
use permit in compliance with the development standards below to preserve
the nature of agricultural areas. Such uses shall include, but not be limited to,
petting zoo, educational tours, dude ranches, picnicking, and pay fishing.
Required Standards Meets the
Standard
(1) Required districts. AG-1 Yes
(2) Standards.
a. Minimum lot size shall be five acres.
Yes
b. Permitted curb cut access shall not be from local streets.
Yes
c. Food services may be provided. Yes
d. A minimum of 100-foot setback is required from all property lines for
activity areas, including parking
No/see
concurrent
variance below
e. All structures housing animals shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet
from all property lines.
No/see
concurrent
variance below
f. All parking and access areas must be of an all-weather surface. Yes
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g. A maximum continuous sound level of 60 dBA and a maximum peak
sound level of 75 dBA shall not be exceeded at property lines of adjacent
residential districts or AG-1 districts used for single-family dwellings.
Yes
h. Hours of operation shall commence no earlier than 6:00 a.m. and cease
by 10:00 p.m.
Yes
i. If located adjacent to any residential district or an AG-1 district used for
single-family dwellings, the minimum buffers and landscape strips required
for the O-I district as specified in article III of this zoning ordinance shall be
required.
Yes
j. Sanitary facilities or trash receptacles shall be located a minimum of 100
feet from a property line of any residential district and/or AG-1 district used
for single-family dwellings.
Yes
Part 1 - 64-1797 (2)(d): Allow the existing parking areas, wood pavilion, horse
arenas, and driveways within the 100-foot activity setback.
The site plan indicates existing driveways, barns, portions of horse arenas and
small fenced in areas primarily along the eastern portion of the site that are
associated with equestrian uses.
(1) Relief, if granted, would not offend the spirit or intent of this zoning
ordinance.
Since these structures and activity areas already exist and are primarily
associated with the equestrian use of the property this request would not offend
the spirit or intent of this zoning ordinance.
(2) There are such extraordinary and exceptional situations or conditions
pertaining to the particular piece of property that the literal or strict application
of this zoning ordinance would create an unnecessary hardship due to size,
shape or topography or other extraordinary and exceptional situations or
conditions not caused by the variance applicant.
The required 100 feet activity setback would limit the usable area for the existing
equestrian uses on the property. Staff notes that the proposed parking should be
located outside of the 100-foot activity setback.
(3) Relief, if granted would not cause a substantial detriment to the public good
and surrounding properties.
As mentioned above, the equestrian related structures and uses currently exist
and have been used on the property and would not cause a substantial
detriment to the public good and surrounding properties as there are similar uses
nearby.
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(4) That the public safety, health and welfare are secured, and that substantial
justice is done.
The location of the primary activity areas for the requested use permit are
outside of the 100-foot setback. In addition, there is existing vegetation on the
property to help ameliorate the proposed use from adjacent and nearby
properties and therefore the public safety, health and welfare are secured.
Therefore, Staff recommends Approval Conditional of Part 1 of VC21-03 to allow
the existing structures and activity areas to remain as shown on the site plan
received by the Community Development Department on February 25, 2021
except for any proposed new parking spaces.
Part 2 - Sec. 64-1797 (e) - All structures housing animals shall be set back a
minimum of 100 feet from all property lines.
The site plan indicates structures housing animals on the site plan. They are small
in size and located within the eastern portion of the property.
(1) Relief, if granted, would not offend the spirit or intent of this zoning
ordinance.
Since these structures housing animals are small in size, already exist and are
associated with the equestrian use of the property this request would not offend
the spirit or intent of this zoning ordinance.
(2) There are such extraordinary and exceptional situations or conditions
pertaining to the particular piece of property that the literal or strict application
of this zoning ordinance would create an unnecessary hardship due to size,
shape or topography or other extraordinary and exceptional situations or
conditions not caused by the variance applicant.
Since these structures housing animals already exist and are small in size and are
an integral part of the business of providing equestrian activities for the
community, this is an extraordinary and exceptional condition not caused by
the applicant.
(3) Relief, if granted would not cause a substantial detriment to the public good
and surrounding properties.
As mentioned above, the structures housing animals currently exist and have
been used on the property and would not cause a substantial detriment to the
public good and surrounding properties as there are similar uses nearby.
(4) That the public safety, health and welfare are secured, and that substantial
justice is done.
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The structures are small in size and in some instances, there is existing vegetation
to screen them from adjacent property owners to help ameliorate the existing
structures from adjacent and nearby properties and therefore the public safety,
health and welfare are secured.
Therefore, Staff recommends Approval Conditional of Part 2 of VC21-03 to allow
the existing structures housing animals to remain as shown on the site plan
received by the Community Development Department on February 25, 2021
Rural Milton Overlay District
The proposed site plan as shown meets the requirements of the Rural Milton
Overlay District for Agricultural type uses pursuant to Sec. 64-1144.
The applicant submitted a revised set of proposed conditions/uses for the
Agricultural Related Activities on April 21, 2021 as outlined below:
Uses: *Summer and other school children school break camps
* Birthday parties
*Agricultural/Farm/Equine-based Educational Events (boy / girl
scouts or other community or church organized events)
* Art-related Events (painting classes)
*Limited farm animal petting (primarily associated with other events)
no more than once per week for a limit of three (3) hours (the
‘barnyard experience’)
* Events not expressly ancillary to single family residence, farm winery
or equestrian permitted uses, but tied to agriculture
Prohibited: *No Exotic Animals
*No Kennel
*No overnight camps or events
Hours of Operation: *8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (reduction from § 64-1797 6:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m.)
Capacity Limitation: *Maximum attendees for a single event not to exceed 100 people
*Children Camp/Birthday Party/Educational Event: maximum 35
children per event
*Note: Section 64-1797 (g) provides maximum continuous sound levels of 60 dBA and a
maximum peak sound level of 75 dBA at property lines. This will be met. Similarly, sanitary facilities
and trash receptacles shall be located at least 100 feet from any property line as required by
Section 64-1797(j).
City Arborist
The canopy coverage calculations and any Specimen Tree recompense will be
calculated when they submit for the land disturbance permit. The proposed
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parking locations do appear to involve tree removal but appears not to be any
specimen trees involved. Based on the size of the parcel prior to a combination
plat, the canopy coverage requirement will be 25%.
Development Engineer
Stormwater runoff from all new impervious surfaces created by the construction
of new buildings, gravel parking areas and miscellaneous structures maybe
managed by stormwater facilities located either within the parcel boundaries or
a shared facility off-site.
Fire Marshal
-12,000 sq ft structure to be fully sprinklered.
-Hydrant required within 100’ of remote FDC location. Show remote FDC
location.
-There must be a hydrant within 600’ of the proposed structure.
-Show existing and proposed (if needed) hydrants.
-Flow test required at LDP.
-Fire access road shall extend to 150’ of all portions of the structure.
-ADA accessibility.
-Gravel drive 24’ width minimum. 20’-24’ is ok with fire lane signage every 50’
and on both sides of the road.
-Gate width 15’ minimum with Knox switch access.
-Auto turn apparatus from Bethany Bend to proposed structure.
-Show accessible spaces in close proximity to proposed structure.
-Incorporate a fire department turnaround since the new entrance does not
appear to fully connect with the Bethany Way entrance.
-Plan subject to an in-depth review at the time of application of LDP
Transportation
Site improvements including driveway locations, fencing and stormwater pond
are to be coordinated with underway Hopewell Road at Bethany Bend/Way
intersection improvement project.
Environmental Site Analysis
The Environmental Site Analysis (ESA) report was completed. On the site, there is
a stream on the property which identifies the appropriate state and city buffers.
Further, there are no floodplain, steep slopes, archeological/historical sites,
endangered vegetation, or wildlife on the site. The applicant has not submitted
tree survey but will be required to meet the Tree Canopy Ordinance at the time
of Land Disturbance.
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Public Involvement
Community Zoning Information Meeting
On March 23, 2021, the applicant was present at the Community Zoning
Information Meeting held at the Milton City Hall and via Zoom. There were
approximately 8 members of the community who signed the attendance sheet.
There appeared to be more in the audience. The meeting was also held via
Zoom.
• Traffic caused by the various current events and concern over the speed
of existing traffic on Bethany Way.
• Noise coming from music at the winery impacting enjoyment of nearby
property owners.
• Parking off site at the Bethany Oaks subdivision pool area.
• Concerned with people leaving the venue intoxicated.
• Do not mind the children related events like birthday parties, painting
horses, day camps and equestrian related business.
City of Milton Design Review Board Meeting Courtesy Review – April 13, 2021
The following comments were made at the meeting:
• The majority of members expressed supporting the existing uses on the
property such as the winery, equestrian related uses, children’s activities,
but not to expand the uses as requested.
Public Participation Plan and Report
The applicant submitted the Public Participation Report on April 21, 2021. The
public participation meeting was held on April 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at 3105
Bethany Way. There were 16 people in attendance that signed the attendance
sheet. Their concerns were the following: noise primarily during ticketed live
events, traffic congestion, off-site parking at Bethany Oaks S/D swimming pool.
Response from applicant were indicated on the Public Participation Report:
measure noise levels at events, propose conditions to on-site parking. mitigate
noise including additional limits on allowable dB, hours of operation, frequency
of events, and numbers of ticketed attendees. Request on social media,
through parking attendants and off-duty police for on-site parking. Attendees
not to park off-site and coordinate with Bethany Oaks HOA.
USE PERMIT CONSIDERATIONS
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
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use, the Mayor and City Council shall consider each of the following as outlined
in Sec. 64-1552 of the Zoning Ordinance: Use Permit Considerations. Staff has
reviewed said items pertaining to the subject use, and offers the following
comments:
1. Whether the proposed use is consistent with the land use or economic
development plans adopted by the Mayor and City Council:
The proposed development is within the Agricultural, Equestrian, Estate
Residential (AEE) land use category on the City of Milton 2035
Comprehensive Plan Map contained in the City of Milton Comprehensive
Plan Update 2016. The proposed use permit for a Rural Event Facility is
permitted in the AG-1 (Agricultural). In addition, the following Plan
Objectives are consistent with the proposed use:
o We will encourage the preservation of natural resource areas and
preserve contiguous green open spaces development of land in
appropriately designated areas as development occurs.
o We will seek opportunities to provide pleasant, accessible, public
gathering places and parks throughout the community.
o We will encourage development that is sensitive to the overall
setting of the community and will contribute to our community’s
sense of place.
2. Compatibility with land uses and zoning districts in the vicinity of the
property for which the use permit is proposed:
The adjacent uses to the north and northeast are large lots developed
with single family residences as well as equestrian related facilities. Staff
notes that a Festival, Event Indoor/Outdoor was approved at 13895
Hopewell Road to be used as a wedding facility in 2014 but has not been
operated in that capacity. To the east are scattered single family
residences and the Bethany Oaks Subdivision zoned AG-1 (Agricultural)
and Northpark Subdivision. To the south are large lots developed with
single family residences and equestrian related facilities. To the southwest
is Cooper Sandy Subdivision zoned AG-1 developed with single family
residences. To the west are large lots developed with single family
residences and equestrian related facilities zoned AG-1. Based on these
surrounding uses and zoning, it is Staff’s opinion that the proposed Rural
Event Facility is compatible with surrounding land uses if approved with
the Recommended Conditions.
The applicant has included a list of uses that they agree that shall not
occur on the property which include, exotic animals, kennels or no
overnight camps or events. These will be included in the Recommended
Conditions.
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3. Whether the proposed use may violate local, state and/or federal statutes,
ordinances or regulations governing land development:
The proposed use does not appear to violate any ordinances or
regulations governing land development if approved with the
recommended conditions and development requirements.
4. The effect of the proposed use on traffic flow, vehicular and pedestrian,
along adjoining streets:
The proposed use’s effect on the traffic flow, vehicular and pedestrian,
along adjoining streets should be limited based on the variety of activities
spread throughout the day and will not to exceed 100 attendees each
and children camp/birthday party/educational event shall not exceed a
maximum of 35 children per event. In addition, this use should not be
allowed during an event permit allowed under the Rural Event Facility or
Festivals, Indoor/Outdoor Use Permits. This would cause a burden on the
adjacent and nearby streets.
5. The location and number of off-street parking spaces:
The locations of the off-street parking are scattered around the
approximately 18 acres. There are twelve spaces near the western portion
of the site and an additional six spaces to the north of the twelve. Based
on aerials, the six spaces appear to be where trees would be cut but
based on the overall tree canopy coverage, it would not impact the
overall site if they were located there. In addition, there are 37 spaces
located on the north, central and eastern portion of the site of which
portions of these spaces are located within the required 100-foot setback
for activity areas which includes parking. It appears that there is sufficient
room to relocate the spaces that are within this 100-foot setback as
required in Sec. 64-1797 (2)d.
Staff notes that the Agricultural Related Activities use permit does not
have a specific off-street parking requirement, but Staff will use the same
requirement as a Rural Event Facility use permit which requires one space
per 2.5 attendees. The applicant has indicated that the maximum number
will be 100 and therefore, 40 parking spaces will be required.
In addition, there are two other use permits being considered as well as
the existing winery which may require that parking be provided for these
other uses concurrently.
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6. The amount and location of open space:
The proposed site provides adequate open space since there is
approximately 18 acres including a stream that cuts through it and
provides the required 75-foot buffer on either side of the creek as well as
pastures, vineyards, and other open spaces.
7. Protective screening:
It is Staff’s opinion that existing vegetation that is located on the property
and in most places located along or near its exterior property lines, is
sufficient to provide screening for the proposed 100 person, four times a
week Rural Event Facility.
8. Hours and manner of operation:
The applicant has proposed the following days, times of operation:
Sunday through Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Although these times are less than the allowed per the standards of the
use permit, Staff will recommend that a further reduction in hours of
operation occur on Sundays, which should be 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on
Sundays. This will be reflected in the Recommended Conditions.
9. Outdoor lighting:
The applicant has not indicated any additional lighting on the site except
If lighting is required for life/safety and will comply with the Night Sky
Ordinance.
10. Ingress and egress to the property:
There are two existing curb cuts on the property along Bethany Way. A
future curb cut will be built by the City at the time of the new roundabout
is completed at Hopewell Rod and Bethany Bend. The number and
location of the entrances/exists will be sufficient for the use unless
otherwise shown through a traffic study required by the Public Works
Director.
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CONCLUSION
If approved with the Recommended Conditions, the proposed rural event
facility is consistent with the City of Milton Comprehensive Plan Update 2016 and
Objectives. In addition, it is Staff’s opinion that the proposed use provides a way
to help preserve the large lots within the City and contribute to the overall rural
character if approved with the recommended conditions. Therefore, Staff
recommends that U21-02 be APPROVED CONDITIONAL. In addition, Staff
recommends that VC21-03, Parts 1 and 2 be APPROVED CONDITIONAL.
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Roundabout at Bethany Bend and Hopewell Road
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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
If this petition is approved by the Mayor and City Council, a Use Permit would be
approved for an Agricultural Related Activities (Sec 64-1797) subject to the
owner’s agreement to the following enumerated conditions.
1) To the owner’s agreement to restrict the use of the subject property as
follows:
a) Agricultural Related Activities excluding Exotic Animals, Kennels,
and overnight camps or events on 18.06 acres.
2) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following:
a) Substantial compliance with the Site Plan received by the
Community Development Department on February 25, 2021, and
whereby the exact layout of the project may contain minor
deviations approved by the Community Development Director
provided the deviations remain consistent with the purpose and
intent of the Council’s approval of the Use Permit. Notwithstanding
the contents of the site plan, the project must meet or exceed the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, all other applicable city
ordinances, and these conditions. The site plan may be revised with
the approval of the Community Development Director in order to
comply with city codes and zoning conditions. 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 use requirements:
a) Days and hours of operation shall be the following:
i. Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
ii Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
b) There shall be no more than 100 attendees for any single event and
up to 35 children for camps, birthday parties, educational events.
c) Limited farm animal petting (primarily associated with other events)
no more than once per week for a limit of three (3) hours (the
‘barnyard experience’)
d) Maximum continuous sound levels of 60 dBA and a maximum peak
sound level of 75 dBA at property lines.
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4) To the owner’s agreement to the following site development considerations:
a) Provide adequate temporary bathroom facilities, including
handicapped accessible until which time permanent bathroom
facilities can be provided. Said facilities shall be located at least 100
feet from any property line and out of view from Bethany Way or
Hopewell Road.
b) Trash receptacles shall be located at least 100 feet from any
property line.
c) Allow the existing parking areas, wood pavilion, horse arenas, and
driveways within the 100-foot activity setback (Sec. 64-1797 (d))
d) Allow the structures housing animals to be located within 100 feet of
a property line (Sec. 64-1797 (e)).
5) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following requirements,
dedication and improvements:
a) Access to the site and frontage improvements shall be subject to
the approval of City of Milton Department of Public Works, prior to
the issuance of a Business License, Land Disturbance Permit,
Subdivision Plat or Certificate of Occupancy (whichever comes
first). Entrance(s) and frontage improvements shall conform to
Chapter 48 Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places and Chapter
64 Zoning of the City of Milton Code of Ordinances.
b) If at such time the Director of Public Works determines that the
traffic generated by the site impacts the operations of Bethany Way
or Hopewell Road, he/she may require the owner to conduct a
traffic study to determine if the development warrants any
additional improvements at no cost to the city. If improvements are
determined to be warranted, owner shall install those at no cost to
the city.
c) A stormwater management concept plan shall be submitted and
approved by Milton Public Works Department prior to submission of
land disturbance application if required.
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PETITION NUMBERS:
U21-02
ADDRESS 2105 Bethany Way
DISTRICT, LAND LOT 2/2 892
OVERLAY DISTRICT Rural Milton Overlay District
EXISTING ZONING AG-1 (Agricultural)
PROPOSED USE PERMIT Rural Event
ACRES 18.07
EXISTING USES Single Family Residence, equestrian facility, winery
PROPOSED USE Rural event facility
OWNER/APPLICANT The PFAJ Revocable Trust dated 2.7.19
ADDRESS 2105 Bethany Way
Milton, GA 30004
REPRESENTATIVE Ellen Smith
Parker Poe & Bernstein LLP
1075 Peachtree Street, Suite 1500
Atlanta, GA 30309
INTENT
To request a Rural Event Facility on 18.07 acres. (Sec 64-1842)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION – APRIL 28, 2021
U21-02 – APPROVAL CONDITIONAL
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LOCATION MAP
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EXISTING ZONING MAP
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2035 FUTURE LAND USE MAP
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SITE PLAN SUBMITTED – FEBRUARY 25, 2021
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SUBJECT SITE
The subject site is zoned AG-1 (Agricultural) with a total of seven tax parcels
totaling 17.82 acres. The applicant recently purchased 13760 Hopewell Road in
which the City of Milton will be constructing a portion of the new roundabout at
Hopewell Road and Bethany Bend. The site includes a single-family residence
with a detached garage, an additional garage with a residence, a small
cemetery, swimming pool, small wood pavilion used for entertainment, various
barns, two uncovered horse arenas, vineyards, and other accessory structures.
The Painted Horse Winery currently operates on the site which is allowed by right
within the AG-1 zoning district. There is a tasting room located within the
basement of the house as well as areas on the lawn behind the house to sit and
listen to background music. There are vineyards located on the property as well.
BACKGROUND
Based on the applicant’s letter of intent, Ms. Pamela Jackson and her family
acquired the first tracts of the property in 1991. In 1996, equine barns were built,
and horses were moved in, and in 2003, The Farm at Pamelot, Inc. was formally
incorporated. Starting in 1997, the Farm started hosting a variety of uses and
events including equine breeding, boarding, and training, animal husbandry, an
annual Easter egg hunt, ticketed live music events and various corporate events
and weddings at the property, including using valet services as needed. Starting
in 2002, and continuously since then, The Farm has hosted summer camp as a
weeklong day camp for children, birthday parties and other boy and girl scout
types of events. There have been a variety of ancillary uses to the farm
(including various fruit tree and apiary agricultural uses) historically for more than
twenty years.
In 2018, Ms. Jackson planted her first vineyards, and in 2019, the Farm became
licensed as the City’s and Fulton County’s first farm winery. The applicant states
that an additional four acres of vineyards are being added this year.
During the summer and fall of 2020, the City received various complaints
regarding an increased number of visitors to the site, issues with off premise
parking, and loud music coming from the property. The City asked to meet with
Ms. Jackson and her legal counsel to discuss their programming on the property.
The City (including the Community Development Director, Zoning Manager and
City Attorney) met with Ms. Jackson and Ms. Smith her legal counsel multiple
times during late 2020.
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The applicant asserted that the activities that she was holding were uses that
were “grandfathered” or potentially legally nonconforming uses and that she
did not need Use Permits to bring the variety of uses in compliance with the
City’s Zoning Ordinance. The City did not agree with the applicant’s conclusion
and asked them to apply for the appropriate use permits that would potentially
bring them in compliance if ultimately approved by the Mayor and City Council.
As stated in the applicant’s letter of intent “These applications are being filed in
good faith by Ms. Jackson, to further resolution of disputes between Ms. Jackson
and the City regarding permitted and potentially legally nonconforming uses of
the property. These are being submitted without waiver by Ms. Jackson of her
rights, claims, interests or defenses with respect to prior, ongoing, or future
events, uses or operations at or on the property and without admission by owner
of the need for such permits or variances.”
On April 21, 2021, the applicant submitted a revised set of proposed
conditions/uses for the Rural Event Facility. These will be discussed below within
each appropriate topic.
Site Plan Considerations
Based on the site plan received on February 25, 2021 and revised proposed
conditions and uses chart received on April 21, 2021 Staff offers the following site
plan considerations.
U21-02 – Rural Event Facility (Sec. 64-1842)
Rural Event Facility means a permanently established facility to include indoor or
outdoor and indoor/outdoor or both sites utilized on a regular or seasonal basis
for public and private gatherings. The facility takes advantage of special rural
characteristics such as natural features, historic structures and landscapes,
special views, open vistas, or a secluded pastoral locale. Types of uses may
include but are not limited to weddings, corporate events, retreats, community
events, private parties, and family gatherings/reunions.
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Required Standards Meets the
Standard
(a) Required districts. AG-1, R-1, R-2, and R-2A Yes
(b) Standards.
1. Minimum lot size shall be five acres.
Yes
2. Permitted curb cut access shall not be from local streets.
Yes
3. Parking.
a. Parking areas for event attendees must be constructed of concrete,
asphalt, and/or gravel or as approved by the department of public works or
other materials that prevents erosion of the parking area.
b. One parking space per 2.5 attendees is required.
c. Parking areas shall be screened from roads and adjacent properties.
Yes
4. Noise levels measured at the property line shall be in accordance with
chapter 20, article VII, division 2 of the City Code.
Yes
5. Activity areas such as outdoor dining, entertainment areas, including
parking shall be at least 100 feet from any lot line unless the special event
facility and adjacent lot are in single ownership.
Yes
6. The maximum number of attendees and hours of operation will be
evaluated by the mayor and city council on a case-by-case basis for each
site to protect the public's health, safety and welfare.
Yes
7. Tents used for any event may be set up no more than 24 hours in advance
and must be taken down within 24 hours after such event.
Yes
8. Location and dimensions of undisturbed buffers, if needed to ameliorate the
visual and audio effects of the facility, will be evaluated, and determined by
mayor and city council on a case-by-case basis for each site.
Yes
9. The design of newly constructed structures is to be consistent with the
"building and other structure design (subsection 64-1142(f)) of the Rural Milton
Overlay Zoning District.
Yes
The above development requirements are addressed within the Use Permit
Considerations below with the exception of 4. Noise and 6. Number of
Attendees. The applicant’s revised proposed conditions state the following
regarding noise:
Live music to end no later than 10:00 p.m.
Maximum continuous sound levels of 60 dBA and a maximum peak sound
level of 75 dBA at property lines.
The City’s requirement for Noise is the noise control ordinance in Chapter 20 of
the City Code. Regarding this situation, the following regulations apply:
This is based on the definition of commercial establishments that would consider
the Rural Event Facility as a commercial establishment.
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Sec. 20-661 .1. - Outdoor amplification and music at commercial
establishments.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any commercial establishment (including but not
limited to a restaurant, bar, or nightclub) to operate or allow the
operation of sound amplification equipment out of doors or directed out
of doors or to allow live acoustic music out of doors or directed out of
doors other than during the times listed below or so as to create sounds
registering in excess of:
(1) 85 dB(A) Sunday through Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
(2) 60 dB(A) Sunday through Thursday between 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
the following day;
(3) 85 dB(A) Friday or Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.; or
(4) 60 dB(A) between 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. the following day.
For purposes of this section, hotels, motels, other short-term
accommodations shall be considered residentially occupied property.
(b)The decibel limits prescribed in this section shall be measured at the
property line of the commercial property at which the sound is being
generated.
Although the proposed noise levels are below the maximum permitted, Staff
recommends that the applicant’s submitted noise levels be included in the
recommended conditions.
In regard to the number of attendees, the applicant has proposed to have a
maximum of 100. It is Staff’s opinion that if this permit is approved with a
maximum of 100 attendees, it would be an appropriate number based on the
size of the property and frequency of events and will be included in the
recommended conditions.
The applicant submitted a revised set of proposed conditions/uses for the Rural
Event Facility on April 21, 2021 as outlined below:
Uses: Events not primarily associated with the agricultural operations, farm,
equestrian or farm winery use of the property including, for example,
weddings, corporate events (holiday parties, picnics, team building);
yoga or other exercise / physical activity events; book clubs
Restrictions on Uses *substantial compliance with site plan
*substantial compliance with events traffic management (parking
and circulation plan to be provided)
Months, Days and
Hours of Operation:
*Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
*Friday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
*Facility to be closed at 11:00 p.m.
*No more than four (4) events per week
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Noise: *Live music to end no later than 10:00 p.m.
*Maximum continuous sound levels of 60 dBA and a maximum peak
sound level of 75 dBA at property lines [being reviewed to reduce]
Alcohol: *Alcohol service shall cease 15 minutes before music or event
ending.
Police: *For any single event over 75 people, at least one off-duty police
officer
Capacity Limitations: *Attendees not to exceed 100 for any single event.
Site Development
Considerations:
(a) provide adequate temporary bathroom facilities, including
handicap accessible facilities outside of any required setbacks and
in an inconspicuous area not visible from Bethany Way or Hopewell
Road
(b) no lighting except in accordance with night sky ordinance and
as required for life/safety
(c) if, at such time as the Director of Public Works determines that
traffic generated by the property consistently adversely impacts the
Hopewell Road / Bethany Way rights of way, he/she may require
owner to conduct a traffic study to determine if any additional
improvements are appropriate at no additional cost to the city.
(d) Sanitary facilities and trash receptacles shall be located at least
100 feet from any property line
City Arborist
The canopy coverage calculations and any Specimen Tree recompense will be
calculated when they submit for the land disturbance permit. The proposed
parking locations do appear to involve tree removal but appears not to be any
specimen trees involved. Based on the size of the parcel prior to a combination
plat, the canopy coverage requirement will be 25%.
Development Engineer
Stormwater runoff from all new impervious surfaces created by the construction
of new buildings, gravel parking areas and miscellaneous structures maybe
managed by stormwater facilities located either within the parcel boundaries or
a shared facility off-site.
Fire Marshal
-12,000 sq ft structure to be fully sprinklered.
-Hydrant required within 100’ of remote FDC location. Show remote FDC
location.
-There must be a hydrant within 600’ of the proposed structure.
-Show existing and proposed (if needed) hydrants.
-Flow test required at LDP.
-Fire access road shall extend to 150’ of all portions of the structure.
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-ADA accessibility.
-Gravel drive 24’ width minimum. 20’-24’ is ok with fire lane signage every 50’
and on both sides of the road.
-Gate width 15’ minimum with Knox switch access.
-Auto turn apparatus from Bethany Bend to proposed structure.
-Show accessible spaces in close proximity to proposed structure.
-Incorporate a fire department turnaround since the new entrance does not
appear to fully connect with the Bethany Way entrance.
-Plan subject to an in-depth review at the time of application of LDP
Transportation
Site improvements including driveway locations, fencing and stormwater pond
are to be coordinated with underway Hopewell Road at Bethany Bend/Way
intersection improvement project.
Rural Milton Overlay District
The proposed site plan as shown meets the requirements of the Rural Milton
Overlay District for Agricultural type uses pursuant to Sec. 64-1144.
Environmental Site Analysis
The Environmental Site Analysis (ESA) report was completed. On the site, there is
a stream on the property which identifies the appropriate state and city buffers.
Further, there are no floodplain, steep slopes, archeological/historical sites,
endangered vegetation, or wildlife on the site. The applicant has not submitted
but will be required to meet the Tree Canopy Ordinance at the time of Land
Disturbance.
Public Involvement
Community Zoning Information Meeting
On March 23, 2021, the applicant was present at the Community Zoning
Information Meeting held at the Milton City Hall and via Zoom. There were
approximately 8 members of the community who signed the attendance sheet.
There appeared to be more in the audience. The meeting was also held via
Zoom.
• Traffic caused by the various current events and concern over the speed
of existing traffic on Bethany Way.
• Noise coming from music at the winery impacting enjoyment of nearby
property owners.
• Parking off site at the Bethany Oaks subdivision pool area.
• Concerned with people leaving the venue intoxicated.
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• Do not mind the children related events like birthday parties, painting
horses, day camps and equestrian related business.
City of Milton Design Review Board Meeting Courtesy Review – April 13, 2021
The following comments were made at the meeting:
• The majority of members expressed supporting the existing uses on the
property such as the winery, equestrian related uses, children’s activities,
but not to expand the uses as requested.
Public Participation Plan and Report
The applicant submitted the Public Participation Report on April 21, 2021. The
public participation meeting was held on April 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at 3105
Bethany Way. There were 16 people in attendance that signed the attendance
sheet. Their concerns were the following: noise primarily during ticketed live
events, traffic congestion, off-site parking at Bethany Oaks S/D swimming pool.
Response from applicant were indicated on the Public Participation Report:
measure noise levels at events, propose conditions to on-site parking. mitigate
noise including additional limits on allowable dB, hours of operation, frequency
of events, and numbers of ticketed attendees. Request on social media,
through parking attendants and off-duty police for on-site parking. Attendees
not to park off-site and coordinate with Bethany Oaks HOA.
USE PERMIT CONSIDERATIONS
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 Sec. 64-1552 of the Zoning Ordinance: Use Permit Considerations. Staff has
reviewed said items pertaining to the subject use, and offers the following
comments:
1. Whether the proposed use is consistent with the land use or economic
development plans adopted by the Mayor and City Council:
The proposed development is within the Agricultural, Equestrian, Estate
Residential (AEE) land use category on the City of Milton 2035
Comprehensive Plan Map contained in the City of Milton Comprehensive
Plan Update 2016. The proposed use permit for a Rural Event Facility is
permitted in the AG-1 (Agricultural). In addition, the following Plan
Objectives are consistent with the proposed use:
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o We will encourage the preservation of natural resource areas and
preserve contiguous green open spaces development of land in
2appropriately designated areas as development occurs.
o We will seek opportunities to provide pleasant, accessible, public
gathering places and parks throughout the community.
o We will encourage development that is sensitive to the overall
setting of the community and will contribute to our community’s
sense of place.
2. Compatibility with land uses and zoning districts in the vicinity of the
property for which the use permit is proposed:
The adjacent uses to the north and northeast are large lots developed
with single family residences as well as equestrian related facilities. Staff
notes that a Festival, Event Indoor/Outdoor was approved at 13895
Hopewell Road to be used as a wedding facility in 2014 but has not been
operated in that capacity. To the east are scattered single family
residences and the Bethany Oaks Subdivision zoned AG-1 (Agricultural)
and Northpark Subdivision. To the south are large lots developed with
single family residences and equestrian related facilities. To the southwest
is Cooper Sandy Subdivision zoned AG-1 developed with single family
residences. To the west are large lots developed with single family
residences and equestrian related facilities zoned AG-1. Based on these
surrounding uses and zoning, it is Staff’s opinion that the proposed Rural
Event Facility is compatible with surrounding land uses if approved with
the Recommended Conditions.
3. Whether the proposed use may violate local, state and/or federal statutes,
ordinances or regulations governing land development:
The proposed use does not appear to violate any ordinances or
regulations governing land development if approved with the
recommended conditions and development requirements.
4. The effect of the proposed use on traffic flow, vehicular and pedestrian,
along adjoining streets:
The proposed use’s effect on the traffic flow, vehicular and pedestrian,
along adjoining streets should be limited based on the frequency of a
maximum of four events not to exceed 100 attendees each. In addition,
this use should not be allowed during an event permit allowed under the
Agricultural Related Activities or Festivals, Indoor/Outdoor Use Permits. This
would cause a burden on the adjacent and nearby streets.
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5. The location and number of off-street parking spaces:
The locations of the off-street parking are scattered around the
approximately 18 acres. There are twelve spaces near the western portion
of the site and an additional six spaces to the north of the twelve. Based
on aerials, the six spaces appear to be where trees would be cut but
based on the overall tree canopy coverage, it would not impact the
overall site if they were located there. In addition, there are 37 spaces
located on the north, central and eastern portion of the site of which
portions of these spaces already exist and are located within the required
100-foot setback for parking. It appears that there is sufficient room to
relocate the existing spaces that are within this 100-foot setback as well as
relocate the proposed spaces outside of the 100-foot setback as required
in Sec. 64-1842 (b)5.
Staff notes that the Rural Event Facility use permit requires one space per
2.5 attendees. The applicant has indicated that the maximum number will
be 100 and therefore, 40 parking spaces will be required.
In addition, there are two other use permits being considered as well as
the existing winery which may require that parking be provided for these
other uses concurrently.
6. The amount and location of open space:
The proposed site provides adequate open space since there is
approximately 18 acres including a stream that cuts through it and
provides the required 75-foot buffer on either side of the creek as well as
pastures, vineyards, and other open spaces.
7. Protective screening:
It is Staff’s opinion that existing vegetation that is located on the property
and in most places located along or near its exterior property lines, is
sufficient to provide screening for the proposed 100 person, four times a
week Rural Event Facility.
8. Hours and manner of operation:
The applicant has proposed the following days, times of operation:
Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Facility to be closed at 11:00 p.m.
Music will end at 10 p.m.
No more than four (4) events per week
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9. Outdoor lighting:
The applicant has not indicated any additional lighting on the site except
If lighting is required for life/safety and will comply with the Night Sky
Ordinance.
10. Ingress and egress to the property:
There are two existing curb cuts on the property along Bethany Way. A
future curb cut will be built by the City at the time of the new roundabout
is completed at Hopewell Rod and Bethany Bend. The number and
location of the entrances/exists will be sufficient for the use unless
otherwise shown through a traffic study required by the Public Works
Director.
CONCLUSION
If approved with the Recommended Conditions, the proposed rural event
facility is consistent with the City of Milton Comprehensive Plan Update 2016 and
Objectives. In addition, it is Staff’s opinion that the proposed use provides a way
to help preserve the large lots within the City and contribute to the overall rural
character if approved with the recommended conditions. Therefore, Staff
recommends that U21-01 be APPROVED CONDITIONAL.
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Roundabout at Bethany Bend and Hopewell Road
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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
If this petition is approved by the Mayor and City Council, a Use Permit would be
approved for a Rural Event Facility (Sec. 64-1842) subject to the owner’s
agreement to the following enumerated conditions.
1) To the owner’s agreement to restrict the use of the subject property as
follows:
a) Rural Event Facility on 18.06 acres.
2) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following:
a) Substantial compliance with the Site Plan received by the
Community Development Department on February 25, 2021, and
whereby the exact layout of the project may contain minor
deviations approved by the Community Development Director
provided the deviations remain consistent with the purpose and
intent of the Council’s approval of the Use Permit. Notwithstanding
the contents of the site plan, the project must meet or exceed the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, all other applicable city
ordinances, and these conditions. The site plan may be revised with
the approval of the Community Development Director in order to
comply with city codes and zoning conditions. 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 use requirements:
a) Days and hours of operation shall be the following:
i. Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
ii Friday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
iii. Facility to be closed at 11:00 p.m.
iv. All music will end at 10 p.m.
v. No more than four (4) events per week
vi. Alcohol service shall cease 15 minutes before event ending.
b) There shall be no more than 100 attendees for any single event.
c) Maximum continuous sound levels of 60 dBA and a maximum peak
sound level of 75 dBA at property lines.
d) For any single event over 75 people, at least one off-duty police
officer will be required.
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4) To the owner’s agreement to the following site development considerations:
a) Provide adequate temporary bathroom facilities, including
handicapped accessible until which time permanent bathroom
facilities can be provided. Said facilities shall be located at least 100
feet from any property line and out of view from Bethany Way or
Hopewell Road.
b) Trash receptacles shall be located at least 100 feet from any
property line
5) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following requirements,
dedication and improvements:
a) Access to the site and frontage improvements shall be subject to
the approval of City of Milton Department of Public Works, prior to
the issuance of a Business License, Land Disturbance Permit,
Subdivision Plat or Certificate of Occupancy (whichever comes
first). Entrance(s) and frontage improvements shall conform to
Chapter 48 Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places and Chapter
64 Zoning of the City of Milton Code of Ordinances.
b) If at such time the Director of Public Works determines that the
traffic generated by the site impacts the operations of Bethany Way
or Hopewell Road, he/she may require the owner to conduct a
traffic study to determine if the development warrants any
additional improvements at no cost to the city. If improvements are
determined to be warranted, owner shall install those at no cost to
the city.
c) A stormwater management concept plan shall be submitted and
approved by Milton Public Works Department prior to submission of
land disturbance application if required.
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PETITION NUMBERS:
U21-03/VC21-04
ADDRESS 2105 Bethany Way
DISTRICT, LAND LOT 2/2 892
OVERLAY DISTRICT Rural Milton Overlay District
EXISTING ZONING AG-1 (Agricultural)
PROPOSED USE PERMIT Festivals or events -indoor/outdoor
ACRES 18.07
EXISTING USES Single Family Residence, equestrian facility, winery
PROPOSED USES festivals or events – indoor/outdoor
OWNER/APPLICANT The PFAJ Revocable Trust dated 2.7.19
ADDRESS 2105 Bethany Way
Milton, GA 30004
REPRESENTATIVE Ellen Smith
Parker Poe & Bernstein LLP
1075 Peachtree Street, Suite 1500
Atlanta, GA 30309
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION – APRIL 28, 2021
U21-03 - APPROVAL CONDITIONAL
VC21-04, Parts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 - APPROVAL CONDITIONAL
Part 2 - DENIED
Part 3 - WITHDRAWN
INTENT
To request a Use Permit for Festivals or Events, Indoor/Outdoor, Sec. 64-1812 and the
following 7-part concurrent variance to:
1) Delete the requirement for an eight-foot-high 100-percent opaque fence
adjacent to residential districts or AG-1 Districts used for single-family dwellings
(Sec. 64-1812 (b)(2))
2) Allow the existing parking within the 100 feet from a residential district or AG-1
districts used for single family dwellings (Sec. 64-1812 (b)(4))
3) Eliminate the three-year period from the date of the city council’s approval (Sec.
64-1812 (b)(6))
4) Allow the 10-foot-wide strip along all public streets to be planted with the existing
landscaping/vegetation along Bethany Way and Hopewell Road (Sec 64-1142
(a)(1))
5) Reduce or eliminate the 75-foot-wide undisturbed buffer or alternative screening
design, with a ten-foot improvement setback adjacent to all AG-1 zoning districts
where existing structures, driveways, activity areas, and parking are shown on the
site plan (Sec.64-1142 (3)b.)
6) Eliminate sidewalks along Bethany Way and Hopewell Road (Sec. 64-1142 (e))
7) Allow for a lighting plan without light pole installation (Sec. 64-1142 (f))
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LOCATION MAP
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EXISTING ZONING MAP
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2035 FUTURE LAND USE MAP
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SITE PLAN SUBMITTED – FEBRUARY 25, 2021
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SUBJECT SITE
The subject site is zoned AG-1 (Agricultural) with a total of seven tax parcels
totaling 17.82 acres. The applicant recently purchased 13760 Hopewell Road in
which the City of Milton will be constructing a portion of the new roundabout at
Hopewell Road and Bethany Bend. The site includes a single-family residence
with a detached garage, an additional garage with a residence, a small
cemetery, swimming pool, small wood pavilion used for entertainment, various
barns, two uncovered horse arenas, vineyards, and other accessory structures.
The Painted Horse Winery currently operates on the site which is allowed by right
within the AG-1 zoning district. There is a tasting room located within the
basement of the house as well as areas on the lawn behind the house to sit and
listen to background music. There are vineyards located on the property as well.
BACKGROUND
Based on the applicant’s letter of intent, Ms. Pamela Jackson and her family
acquired the first tracts of the property in 1991. In 1996, equine barns were built,
and horses were moved in, and in 2003, The Farm at Pamelot, Inc. was formally
incorporated. Starting in 1997, the Farm started hosting a variety of uses and
events including equine breeding, boarding, and training, animal husbandry, an
annual Easter egg hunt, ticketed live music events and various corporate events
and weddings at the property, including using valet services as needed. Starting
in 2002, and continuously since then, The Farm has hosted summer camp as a
weeklong day camp for children, birthday parties and other boy and girl scout
types of events. There have been a variety of ancillary uses to the farm
(including various fruit tree and apiary agricultural uses) historically for more than
twenty years.
In 2018, Ms. Jackson planted her first vineyards, and in 2019, the Farm became
licensed as the City’s and Fulton County’s first farm winery. The applicant states
that an additional four acres of vineyards are being added this year.
During the summer and fall of 2020, the City received various complaints
regarding an increased number of visitors to the site, issues with off premise
parking, and loud music coming from the property. The City asked to meet with
Ms. Jackson and her legal counsel to discuss their programming on the property.
The City (including the Community Development Director, Zoning Manager and
City Attorney) met with Ms. Jackson and Ms. Smith her legal counsel multiple
times during late 2020.
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The applicant asserted that the activities that she was holding were uses that
were “grandfathered” or potentially legally nonconforming uses and that she
did not need Use Permits to bring the variety of uses in compliance with the
City’s Zoning Ordinance. The City did not agree with the applicant’s conclusion
and asked them to apply for the appropriate use permits that would potentially
bring them in compliance if ultimately approved by the Mayor and City Council.
As stated in the applicant’s letter of intent “These applications are being filed in
good faith by Ms. Jackson, to further resolution of disputes between Ms. Jackson
and the City regarding permitted and potentially legally nonconforming uses of
the property. These are being submitted without waiver by Ms. Jackson of her
rights, claims, interests, or defenses with respect to prior, ongoing or future
events, uses or operations at or on the property and without admission by owner
of the need for such permits or variances. “
On April 21, 2021, the applicant submitted a revised set of proposed
conditions/uses for the Festivals or Events, Indoor/Outdoor. These will be
discussed below within each appropriate topic.
Site Plan Considerations
Based on the site plan submitted to the Community Development Department
on February 25, 2021 and the revised conditions and uses by the applicant on
April 21, 2021, Staff offers the following site plan considerations.
Festivals or events; indoor/outdoor (Section 64-1812)
This section includes, but is not limited to, horse shows, carnivals, dog shows, arts
and crafts shows, music festivals, etc.
Required Standards Meets the
Standard
(a) Required districts. AG-1, O-I, MIX, C-1, C-2, M-1A, M-1, and M-2. Yes
(b) Standards.
(1) Permitted curb cut access shall not be from local streets.
Yes
(2) Eight-foot-high 100-percent opaque fencing shall be provided adjacent
to residential districts or AG-1 districts used for single-family dwellings.
No
(3) Hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. when
adjacent to residential districts or AG-1 districts used for single-family
dwellings.
Yes
(4) Activity areas, including parking, shall be at least 100 feet from a residential
district or AG-1 districts used for single-family dwellings.
No
(5) A maximum continuous sound level of 60 dBA and a maximum peak sound
level of 75 dBA shall not be exceeded at property lines of adjacent to land
Yes
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which is used for residential districts or AG-1 districts used for single-family
dwelling purposes.
(6) The festival or event shall be limited to a three-year period from the date
of the city council's approval not to exceed a total of 180 consecutive days
in a calendar year.
Yes, based on
new request
Applicant’s request for Festivals or Events, Indoor/Outdoor
Uses: Festivals or events including ticketed live music concerts and events that are
not merely background accompaniment to augment the permitted agricultural
operations, farm, equestrian or farm winery permitted uses; community
events like an annual Easter egg hunt
Restrictions on Uses *Maximum stage and area for ticketed live music events: (a) maximum 250
square feet for live music stage (wood pavilion shown on site plan), and (b)
maximum 7,500 square foot area for live music lawn / concert attendees
(including covered picnic / winery shelter)
*substantial compliance with site plan
*substantial compliance with events traffic management (parking and
circulation plan to be provided)
*No temporary tents over 400 square feet
*No portable generators, portable electrical cables or other open temporary
electrical systems on site
*No pyrotechnics, fireworks or other open flame devices
*Only food to be sold on site through ‘cue Barbecue
*Only alcohol to be sold will be through ‘cue Barbecue off-site catering
license (beer only) and through The Farm at Pamelot (farm winery wine only)
*No temporary or other event signage to be used
Months, Days and
Hours of Operation:
*Only the following Saturdays, after which this Use Permit will terminate:
(1) June 12, 2021
(2) July 13, 2021
(3) August 8, 2021
(4) September 18, 2021
(5) October 10, 2021
(6) November 14, 2021
(7) December 12, 2021
*Musicians to arrive at 4:30
*Gates to ticketed attendees to open at 5:00 p.m.
*Music to be performed between 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
*Facility to be closed at 11:00 p.m.
Noise: *Live music to end no later than 10:00 p.m.**
*Maximum continuous sound levels of 60 dBA and a maximum peak sound
level of 75 dBA at property lines (§ 64-1812(b)(5)) *UNDER REVIEW TO
LOWER
Alcohol: *Alcohol service shall cease 15 minutes before music event ending.
Police: *At least two off-duty police officers on site for each of the requested 7
events
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Capacity Limitations: *Attendees not to exceed 200 for any single event.
Site Development
Considerations:
(a) provide adequate temporary bathroom facilities, including handicap
accessible facilities outside of any required setbacks and in an inconspicuous
area
(b) no lighting except in accordance with night sky ordinance and as required
for life/safety
(d) Sanitary facilities and trash receptacles shall be located at least 100 feet
from any property line
**Note: Section § 64-1812(b)(5) provides maximum continuous sound levels of 60 dBA and a maximum
peak sound level of 75 dBA at property lines.
Part 1 – Sec. 64-1812(b)(2): Delete the requirement for an eight-foot-high 100-
percent opaque fence adjacent to residential districts or AG-1 Districts used for
single-family dwellings.
The required eight-foot opaque fence would be inappropriate for the rural
landscape that is indicative of Milton. The subject site already has an equestrian
style fence surrounding most of the property. An opaque, eight-foot-high fence
is not an allowed type of fence where it can be seen from the right-of-way.
(1) Relief, if granted, would not offend the spirit or intent of this zoning ordinance
Based on the intent of the area to be rural in character by utilizing an equestrian
style fence and existing landscaping instead of an 8-foot opaque fence, the
request does not offend the spirit or intent of this zoning ordinance.
(2) There are such extraordinary and exceptional situations or conditions
pertaining to the particular piece of property that the literal or strict application
of this zoning ordinance would create an unnecessary hardship due to size,
shape or topography or other extraordinary and exceptional situations or
conditions not caused by the variance applicant.
The amount of eight-foot-high opaque fencing surrounding the 18 plus acre
property will negatively impact the bucolic, rural atmosphere that currently
exists on the property. The requirement for an eight-foot-high opaque fence in
this situation is an extraordinary and exceptional situation or condition not
caused by the applicant.
(3) Relief, if granted would not cause a substantial detriment to the public good
and surrounding properties.
The actual activity for the music venue is located inside the property and the
proposed equestrian fence and existing landscaping provides a demarcation of
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the site and so as not to cause a substantial detriment to the public good and
surrounding properties.
(4) That the public safety, health and welfare are secured, and that substantial
justice is done.
The proposed fencing and landscaping provide for the public safety, health
and welfare, and that substantial justice is done.
Therefore, Staff recommends Approval Conditional of Part 1 of VC21-04
Part 2 – Sec. 64-1812 (b)(4): Allow the existing parking within the 100 feet from a
residential district or AG-1 districts used for single family dwellings.
There are 13 parking spaces that exist within 100 feet of the property line.
(1) Relief, if granted, would not offend the spirit or intent of this zoning
ordinance.
Based on the small number of existing parking spaces and large area to
relocate the parking to other locations the existing parking in the 100-foot
setback would offend the spirit or intent of this zoning ordinance.
(2) There are such extraordinary and exceptional situations or conditions
pertaining to the particular piece of property that the literal or strict application
of this zoning ordinance would create an unnecessary hardship due to size,
shape or topography or other extraordinary and exceptional situations or
conditions not caused by the variance applicant.
The location and number of parking spaces can easily be relocated elsewhere
on the property and therefore there are no extraordinary and exceptional
situation or condition not caused by the applicant.
(3) Relief, if granted would not cause a substantial detriment to the public good
and surrounding properties.
By allowing the existing parking within the 100-foot setback it would cause a
substantial detriment to the public good and surrounding properties based on
the location near adjacent property lines.
(4) That the public safety, health and welfare are secured, and that substantial
justice is done.
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There are only 13 parking spaces located within 100 feet of adjacent properties
and the applicant has sufficient area to relocate them and therefore the public
safety, health and welfare are not secured.
Therefore, Staff recommends DENIAL of VC21-04, Part 2 to allow the existing
parking to remain within 100 feet of adjacent property lines.
Part 3 – Sec. 64-1812(b)(6): To eliminate the three-year period from the date of
the city council’s approval.
Based on the applicant’s revised proposed use of the property to cease
operations of the venue for concerts after the December 2021 concert, Staff
recommends WITHDRAWAL of VC21-04, Part 3.
Rural Milton Overlay District
The proposed site plan meets the requirements of the Rural Milton Overlay
District as required pursuant to Sec. 64-1142 except for the following requested
concurrent variance.
This proposed Use Permit falls under the “Commercial” Type Uses in the Use
Chart within the Rural Milton Overlay District and therefore the need to request
the following concurrent variances.
Part 4 – Sec. 64-1142(a)(1) – To allow the 10-foot-wide strip along all public
streets to be planted with the existing landscaping/vegetation along Bethany
Way and Hopewell Road.
(1) Relief, if granted, would not offend the spirit or intent of this zoning
ordinance.
There is significant vegetation/landscaping that exists along these two roads
that over time has become very natural and organic to the area and is very
“rural” in character. Therefore, the existing vegetation does not offend the spirit
or intent of this zoning ordinance.
(2) There are such extraordinary and exceptional situations or conditions
pertaining to the particular piece of property that the literal or strict application
of this zoning ordinance would create an unnecessary hardship due to size,
shape or topography or other extraordinary and exceptional situations or
conditions not caused by the variance applicant.
The amount of road frontage to install a new 10-foot-wide landscape strip would
be onerous to the applicant as well as the existing vegetation provides the
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intent of the ordinance. It is staff’s opinion that this requirement would be
extraordinary and exceptional not caused by the applicant.
(3) Relief, if granted would not cause a substantial detriment to the public good
and surrounding properties.
The existing vegetation along Bethany Way and Hopewell Road will not cause a
substantial detriment to the public good and surrounding properties.
(4) That the public safety, health and welfare are secured, and that substantial
justice is done.
It is Staff’s opinion that the public safety, health and welfare are secured, and
that substantial justice is done if the concurrent variance is approved to allow
the existing vegetation to replace the 10-foot landscape strip.
Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL CONDITIONAL of VC21-04, Part 4.
Part 5 - 64-1142(a)(3)(b): To reduce the 75-foot-wide undisturbed buffer or
alternative screening design, with a ten-foot improvement setback adjacent to
all AG-1 zoning districts where existing structures, driveways, activity areas, and
parking are shown on the site plan.
(1) Relief, if granted, would not offend the spirit or intent of this zoning
ordinance.
The approximate 18-acre site contains both pastures and a large amount of tree
cover of which some are adjacent to the exterior property lines. In addition,
where the primary activity areas are located near the northeastern property
lines, there is some trees that abut the adjacent properties that provide some
screening. Adjacent to the west and southern property lines there is an 85-foot
setback of which a large majority provides significant screening to adjacent
parcels. Therefore, it is Staff’s opinion that relief, if granted, would not offend the
spirit or intent of this zoning ordinance. Staff notes that the existing parking within
the buffer should be relocated outside of the 100-foot activity setback as
required on the Agricultural Related Activities Use Permit.
(2) There are such extraordinary and exceptional situations or conditions
pertaining to the particular piece of property that the literal or strict application
of this zoning ordinance would create an unnecessary hardship due to size,
shape or topography or other extraordinary and exceptional situations or
conditions not caused by the variance applicant.
The required 75-foot undisturbed buffer and 10-foot improvement setback
would create unreasonable constraints on the property given the large size of
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the lot and possibly render the equestrian and vineyard areas usable and
therefore are exceptional situations not caused by the applicant.
(3) Relief, if granted would not cause a substantial detriment to the public good
and surrounding properties.
The existing large setbacks and existing vegetation along some of the adjacent
property lines would not cause a substantial detriment to the public good and
surrounding properties.
(4) That the public safety, health and welfare are secured, and that substantial
justice is done.
It is Staff’s opinion that the public safety, health and welfare are secured, and
that substantial justice is done if the concurrent variance is approved with the
submitted site plan.
Therefore, Staff Recommends APPROVAL CONDITIONAL of VC21-04, Part 5.
Part 6 – (Sec. 64-1142(3)) To eliminate sidewalks along Bethany Way and
Hopewell Road.
(1) Relief, if granted, would not offend the spirit or intent of this zoning
ordinance.
The elimination of the sidewalks would not offend the spirit or intent of this zoning
ordinance because there are no public parks or public schools within a quarter
mile of the site which is the metric used when evaluating if a sidewalk is required
for non-commercial type uses.
(2) There are such extraordinary and exceptional situations or conditions
pertaining to the particular piece of property that the literal or strict application
of this zoning ordinance would create an unnecessary hardship due to size,
shape or topography or other extraordinary and exceptional situations or
conditions not caused by the variance applicant.
Although the Use Permit is considered a commercial type of use, it is located
within a large lot, equestrian type area of the city where there are no existing
sidewalks on the same side of Bethany Way and Hopewell Road and to
construct sidewalks for the entire two frontages would create an unnecessary
hardship due to size not caused by the applicant.
(3) Relief, if granted would not cause a substantial detriment to the public good
and surrounding properties.
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Based on the fact that there are no sidewalks already existing on the south side
of Bethany Way and the west side of Hopewell Road, it would not cause a
substantial detriment to the public good and surrounding properties.
(4) That the public safety, health and welfare are secured, and that substantial
justice is done.
It is Staff’s opinion that the public safety, health and welfare are secured, and
that substantial justice is done if the concurrent variance is approved without
the sidewalks constructed.
Therefore, Staff Recommends APPROVAL CONDITIONAL of VC21-04, Part 6 with
the following conditions:
Part 7 – (Sec. 64-1142 (f)): To allow for a lighting plan without light pole
installation.
The Overlay district requires parking lot lighting with light poles. The applicant
intends to keep the parking areas informal, and they are scattered throughout
the property. The intent is to only provide lighting that is needed for safety and
accessibility.
(1) Relief, if granted, would not offend the spirit or intent of this zoning
ordinance.
The applicant will only install low to the ground and/or required lighting for
safety and accessibility that will still provide a minimum amount of lighting to
blend in with the rural character of the area and therefore, would not offend
the spirit or intent of this zoning ordinance.
(2) There are such extraordinary and exceptional situations or conditions
pertaining to the particular piece of property that the literal or strict application
of this zoning ordinance would create an unnecessary hardship due to size,
shape or topography or other extraordinary and exceptional situations or
conditions not caused by the variance applicant.
Based on the rural character and small areas of parking this is an exceptional
situation to require light poles for parking not caused by the applicant.
(3) Relief, if granted would not cause a substantial detriment to the public good
and surrounding properties.
By not installing traditional parking lot lights on poles but low to the ground
lighting, it would not cause a substantial detriment to the public good and
surround properties.
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(4) That the public safety, health and welfare are secured, and that substantial
justice is done.
It is Staff’s opinion that the public safety, health and welfare are secured, and
that substantial justice is done if the concurrent variance is approved without
the use of parking light poles.
Therefore, Staff Recommends APPROVAL CONDITIONAL of VC21-04, Part 7.
City Arborist
The canopy coverage calculations and any Specimen Tree recompense will be
calculated when they submit for the land disturbance permit. The proposed
parking locations do appear to involve tree removal but appears not to be any
specimen trees involved. Based on the size of the parcel prior to a combination
plat, the canopy coverage requirement will be 25%.
Development Engineer
Stormwater runoff from all new impervious surfaces created by the construction
of new buildings, gravel parking areas and miscellaneous structures maybe
managed by stormwater facilities located either within the parcel boundaries or
a shared facility off-site.
Fire Marshal
-12,000 sq ft structure to be fully sprinklered.
-Hydrant required within 100’ of remote FDC location. Show remote FDC
location.
-There must be a hydrant within 600’ of the proposed structure.
-Show existing and proposed (if needed) hydrants.
-Flow test required at LDP.
-Fire access road shall extend to 150’ of all portions of the structure.
-ADA accessibility.
-Gravel drive 24’ width minimum. 20’-24’ is ok with fire lane signage every 50’
and on both sides of the road.
-Gate width 15’ minimum with Knox switch access.
-Auto turn apparatus from Bethany Bend to proposed structure.
-Show accessible spaces in close proximity to proposed structure.
-Incorporate a fire department turnaround since the new entrance does not
appear to fully connect with the Bethany Way entrance.
-Plan subject to an in-depth review at the time of application of LDP
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Transportation
Site improvements including driveway locations, fencing and stormwater pond
are to be coordinated with underway Hopewell Road at Bethany Bend/Way
intersection improvement project.
Environmental Site Analysis
The Environmental Site Analysis (ESA) report was completed. On the site, there is
a stream on the property which identifies the appropriate state and city buffers.
Further, there are no floodplain, steep slopes, archeological/historical sites,
endangered vegetation, or wildlife on the site. The applicant has not submitted
but will be required to meet the Tree Canopy Ordinance at the time of Land
Disturbance.
Public Involvement
Community Zoning Information Meeting
On March 23, 2021, the applicant was present at the Community Zoning
Information Meeting held at the Milton City Hall and via Zoom. There were
approximately 8 members of the community who signed the attendance sheet.
There appeared to be more in the audience. The meeting was also held via
Zoom.
• Traffic caused by the various current events and concern over the speed
of existing traffic on Bethany Way.
• Noise coming from music at the winery impacting enjoyment of nearby
property owners.
• Parking off site at the Bethany Oaks subdivision pool area.
• Concerned with people leaving the venue intoxicated.
• Do not mind the children related events like birthday parties, painting
horses, day camps and equestrian related business.
City of Milton Design Review Board Meeting Courtesy Review – April 13, 2021
The following comments were made at the meeting:
• The majority of members expressed supporting the existing uses on the
property such as the winery, equestrian related uses, children’s activities,
but not to expand the uses as requested.
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Public Participation Plan and Report
The applicant submitted the Public Participation Report on April 21, 2021. The
public participation meeting was held on April 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at 3105
Bethany Way. There were 16 people in attendance that signed the attendance
sheet. Their concerns were the following: noise primarily during ticketed live
events, traffic congestion, off-site parking at Bethany Oaks S/D swimming pool.
Response from applicant were indicated on the Public Participation Report:
measure noise levels at events, propose conditions to on-site parking. mitigate
noise including additional limits on allowable dB, hours of operation, frequency
of events, and numbers of ticketed attendees. Request on social media,
through parking attendants and off-duty police for on-site parking. Attendees
not to park off-site and coordinate with Bethany Oaks HOA.
USE PERMIT CONSIDERATIONS
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 Sec. 64-1552 of the Zoning Ordinance: Use Permit Considerations. Staff has
reviewed said items pertaining to the subject use, and offers the following
comments:
1. Whether the proposed use is consistent with the land use or economic
development plans adopted by the Mayor and City Council:
The proposed development is within the Agricultural, Equestrian, Estate
Residential (AEE) and Mixed Use/Living Working (MLW) land use categories
on the City of Milton 2035 Comprehensive Plan Map contained in the City
of Milton Comprehensive Plan Update 2016. The proposed use permit for
a festival/event, indoor or outdoor is permitted in the AG-1 (Agricultural)
which is an acceptable zoning district for the AEE land use category. In
addition, the following Plan Objectives are consistent with the proposed
use:
o We will encourage the preservation of natural resource areas and
preserve contiguous green open spaces development of land in
appropriately designated areas as development occurs.
o We will seek opportunities to provide pleasant, accessible, public
gathering places and parks throughout the community.
o We will encourage development that is sensitive to the overall
setting of the community and will contribute to our community’s
character and sense of place.
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2. Compatibility with land uses and zoning districts in the vicinity of the
property for which the use permit is proposed:
The adjacent uses to the north and northeast are large lots developed
with single family residences as well as equestrian related facilities. Staff
notes that a Festival, Event Indoor/Outdoor was approved at 13895
Hopewell Road to be used as a wedding facility in 2014 but has not been
operated in that capacity. To the east are scattered single family
residences and the Bethany Oaks Subdivision zoned AG-1 (Agricultural)
and Northpark Subdivision. To the south are large lots developed with
single family residences and equestrian related facilities. To the southwest
is Cooper Sandy Subdivision zoned AG-1 developed with single family
residences. To the west are large lots developed with single family
residences and equestrian related facilities zoned AG-1. Based on these
surrounding uses and zoning, it is Staff’s opinion that the proposed Rural
Event Facility is compatible with surrounding land uses if approved with
the Recommended Conditions.
3. Whether the proposed use may violate local, state and/or federal statutes,
ordinances or regulations governing land development:
The proposed use does not appear to violate any ordinances or
regulations governing land development if approved with the
recommended conditions and development requirements.
4. The effect of the proposed use on traffic flow, vehicular and pedestrian,
along adjoining streets:
The proposed use’s effect on the traffic flow, vehicular and pedestrian,
along adjoining streets should be limited based on the applicant’s request
to have only one event per month but ceasing after December 2021. The
maximum number of attendees proposed is 200. In addition, this use
should not be allowed during an event permit allowed under the
Agricultural Related Activities or Rural Event Facility Use Permits. This would
cause a burden on the adjacent and nearby streets.
5. The location and number of off-street parking spaces:
The location of the 55 off-street parking spaces is scattered around the
approximate 18 acres. There are twelve spaces near the western portion
of the site and an additional six spaces to the north of the twelve. Based
on aerials, the six spaces appear to be where trees would be cut but
based on the overall tree canopy coverage, it would not impact the
overall site if they were located there. In addition, there are 37 spaces
located on the north, central and eastern portion of the site of which
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portions of these spaces already exist and are located within the required
100-foot setback for parking. It appears that there is sufficient room to
relocate the existing spaces that are within this 100-foot setback as well as
relocate the proposed spaces outside of the 100-foot setback as required
in Sec. 64-1842 (b)5.
Staff notes that the use permit requires music festivals related seating to
provide 2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of seating area. The applicant has
stated that there is 7,500 sq. ft. of seating area, which would require 15
parking spaces.
In addition, the existing winery may require that parking concurrently with
the music venue.
6. The amount and location of open space:
The proposed site provides adequate open space since there is
approximately 18 acres including a stream that cuts through it and
provides the required 75-foot buffer on either side of the creek as well as
pastures, vineyards, and other open spaces.
7. Protective screening:
It is Staff’s opinion that existing vegetation that is located on the property
and in most places located along or near its exterior property lines, is
sufficient to provide screening for the proposed limited impact of the
requested Use Permit.
8. Hours and manner of operation:
The applicant has proposed the following days, times of operation:
Only the following Saturdays, after which this Use Permit will terminate:
(1) June 12, 2021
(2) July 13, 2021
(3) August 8, 2021
(4) September 18, 2021
(5) October 10, 2021
(6) November 14, 2021
(7) December 12, 2021
Musicians to arrive at 4:30
Gates to ticketed attendees to open at 5:00 p.m.
Music to be performed between 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Live music to end no later than 10:00 p.m.
Facility to be closed at 11:00 p.m.
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9. Outdoor lighting:
The applicant has not indicated any additional lighting on the site and
has requested a concurrent variance to eliminate the lighting plan
without light pole installation for the parking lots, except If lighting is
required for life/safety and will comply with the Night Sky Ordinance.
10. Ingress and egress to the property:
There are two existing curb cuts on the property along Bethany Way. A
future curb cut will be built by the City at the time of the new roundabout
is completed at Hopewell Rod and Bethany Bend. The number and
location of the entrances/exists will be sufficient for the use unless
otherwise shown through a traffic study required by the Public Works
Director.
CONCLUSION
If approved with the Recommended Conditions, the proposed music venue is
consistent with the City of Milton Comprehensive Plan Update 2016 and
Objectives. Therefore, Staff recommends that U21-03 be APPROVED
CONDITIONAL and further VC21-04, Parts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 be APPROVED AND Part 2 be
DENIED, and Part 3 be WITHDRAWN.
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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
If this petition is approved by the Mayor and City Council, a Use Permit would be
approved for Festivals or events, outdoor/indoor (Sec. 64-1812) subject to the
owner’s agreement to the following enumerated conditions.
1) To the owner’s agreement to restrict the use of the subject property as
follows:
a) Festivals or events, outdoor/indoor which shall cease operation
after December 12, 2021.
b) Existing structures indicated on the site plan but excluding structures
associated with the winery.
2) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following:
a) Substantial compliance with the Site Plan received by the
Community Development Department on February 25, 2021, and
whereby the exact layout of the project may contain minor
deviations approved by the Community Development Director
provided the deviations remain consistent with the purpose and
intent of the Council’s approval of the Use Permit. Notwithstanding
the contents of the site plan, the project must meet or exceed the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, all other applicable city
ordinances and these conditions. The site plan may be revised with
the approval of the Community Development Director in order to
comply with city codes and zoning conditions. 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 use requirements:
a) Months, Days, and hours of operation shall be the following:
Only the following Saturdays, after which this Use Permit will
terminate:
(1) June 12, 2021
(2) July 13, 2021
(3) August 8, 2021
(4) September 18, 2021
(5) October 10, 2021
(6) November 14, 2021
(7) December 12, 2021
(8) Musicians to arrive at 4:30
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(9) Gates to ticketed attendees to open at 5:00 p.m.
(10) Music to be performed between 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(11) Live music to end no later than 10:00 p.m.
(12) Facility to be closed at 11:00 p.m.
(13) Alcohol service shall cease 15 minutes before music event
ending.
b) There shall be no more than 200 attendees at any given time for
each concert/performance.
c) At least two 0ff-duty police officers on site for each of the requested
7 events.
d) Stage and area for ticketed live music events:
(1) Maximum 250 square feet for live music stage (wood pavilion
shown on site plan).
(2) Maximum 7,500 square foot area for live music lawn / concert
attendees (including covered picnic / winery shelter).
e) Only food and alcohol to be sold on site through ‘cue Barbecue
off-site catering license (beer only) and through The Farm at
Pamelot (farm winery wine only.
4) To the owner’s agreement to the following site development considerations:
a) Provide adequate temporary bathroom facilities, including
handicapped accessible until which time permanent bathroom
facilities can be provided. Said facilities shall be placed outside of
any required setbacks and located in an inconspicuous area of the
property.
b) No temporary tents over 400 square feet.
c) No portable generators, portable electrical cables, or other open
temporary electrical systems on site.
d) No pyrotechnics, fireworks, or other open flame devices.
e) No temporary or other event signage to be used.
f) no lighting except in accordance with night sky ordinance and as
required for life/safety.
g) Sanitary facilities and trash receptacles shall be located at least 100
feet from any property line
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h) Delete the requirement for an eight-foot-high 100-percent opaque
fence adjacent to residential districts or AG-1 Districts used for
single-family dwellings. (VC21-04, Part 1)
i) To allow the 10-foot-wide strip along all public streets to be planted
with the existing landscaping/vegetation along Bethany Way and
Hopewell Road. (VC21-04, Part 4)
j) To reduce the 75-foot-wide undisturbed buffer or alternative
screening design, with a ten-foot improvement setback adjacent to
all AG-1 zoning districts where existing structures, driveways, and
activity areas, are shown on the site plan but relocating existing
parking outside of the 75-foot-wide undisturbed buffer and ten-foot
improvement setback. (VC21-04, Part 5)
k) To eliminate sidewalks along Bethany Way and Hopewell Road.
(VC21-04, Part 6)
l) To allow for a lighting plan without light pole installation. (VC21-04,
Part 7)
5) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following requirements,
dedication and improvements:
a) Access to the site and frontage improvements shall be subject to
the approval of City of Milton Department of Public Works, prior to
the issuance of a Land Disturbance Permit or Certificate of
Occupancy (whichever comes first). Entrance(s) and frontage
improvements shall conform to Chapter 48 Streets, Sidewalks and
Other Public Places of the City of Milton Code of Ordinances.
b) If at such time the Director of Public Works determines that the
traffic generated by the site impacts the operations of Bethany Way
or Hopewell Road, he/she may require the owner to conduct a
traffic study to determine if the development warrants any
additional improvements at no cost to the city. If improvements are
determined to be warranted, owner shall install those at no cost to
the city.
c) A stormwater management concept plan shall be submitted and
approved by Milton Public Works Department prior to submission of
land disturbance application if required.
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REVISIONS
To: City of Milton Planning Commission
From: Sarah LaDart, Economic Development Manager
Date: April 21, 2021
Agenda Item: RZ21-05 and RZ21-06 - Revision to Chapter 64, Crabapple Form-
Based Code Table 9 and to Deerfield Form-Based Code Table 10 to
add Breweries, Micro-breweries, Distilleries, and Micro-distilleries as
Uses allowed by Warrant in most zones currently allowing Chapter 4
licenses/permits by Right.
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For purposes on this memo, when “brewery” is used, it is meant to include breweries,
micro-breweries, distilleries, and micro-distilleries.
When the Crabapple and Deerfield Form-Based Codes were written, the growth of the
brewery industry was not anticipated. As Milton has grown and developed, we have
been approached by multiple breweries that would like to create a footprint in our city
– and have two actively hopeful for the allowance of breweries in T4-Open now!
We recommend adding breweries, micro-breweries, distilleries, and micro-distilleries as
Uses allowed by Warrant in the Crabapple and Deerfield Form-Based Codes in most
zones currently allowing Chapter 4 licenses/permits by Right (see chart below).
To apply for a Warrant, applicants would be required to submit the same information and
pay the same fees as if they were applying for an Administrative Variance. The Warrant
process ensures that the Community Development Director has the ability and
responsibility to assess the Use and determine if the land is appropriate for such Use. By
making it a Warrant versus by Variance, you remove the burden of a long process;
similarly, by making it a Warrant versus by Right, ensures professional oversight.
Recommended additions are in red on the respective charts below:
RZ21-05 - Crabapple Form-Based Code – Table 9
d. Retail T2 T3 T4-R T4 T4-O T5
Where qualified, all uses
licensed and/or
permitted
under chapter 4
R R R
Breweries, Micro-
breweries, Distilleries,
and Micro-distilleries
W W
RZ21-06 - Deerfield Form-Based Code – Table 10
d. Retail T2 T3 T4 T4-P T4-O T5 T6
Where qualified, all uses
licensed and/or
permitted
under chapter 4
R R R R R
Breweries, Micro-
breweries, Distilleries,
and Micro-distilleries
W W W