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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-09 PacketPage 1 of 3 Milton City Hall City Council Chambers 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite E Milton, GA 30004 Persons needing special accommodations in order to participate in any City meeting should call 678-242-2500. CITY OF MILTON, GEORGIA Joe Lockwood, Mayor CITY COUNCIL Karen Thurman Julie Zahner Bailey Bill Lusk Burt Hewitt Tina D’Aversa Alan Tart Monday, October 19, 2009 Regular Council Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM INVOCATION – Tass Welch, Community Minster, Community of Christ Church 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) ROLL CALL 3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Led by the Mayor) 4) APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA (Add or remove items from the agenda) (Agenda Item No. 09-955) 5) PUBLIC COMMENT 6) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the September 28, 2009 Special Called Meeting Minutes. (Agenda Item No. 09-956) (Jeanette Marchiafava, City Clerk and Clerk of the Court) 2. Approval of the October 5, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes. (Agenda Item No. 09-957) (Jeanette Marchiafava, City Clerk and Clerk of the Court) 3. Approval of Financial Statements for the period ending September 2009. (Agenda Item No. 09-958) (Presented by Stacey Inglis, Finance Director) 7) REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS MILTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 19, 2009 – 6:00 PM Page 2 of 3 Milton City Hall City Council Chambers 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite E Milton, GA 30004 Persons needing special accommodations in order to participate in any City meeting should call 678-242-2500. 1. A Proclamation recognizing Milton High School Marching Band’s 60th Anniversary. (Presented by Councilmember Tina D’Aversa) 8) FIRST PRESENTATION (None) 9) PUBLIC HEARING ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION 1. Approval of Alcohol Beverage License Application for Casa De Tontos LLC d/b/a Sip Wine Tapas Restaurant located at 12635 Crabapple Road, Suite 110, Milton, Georgia. The applicant is John Foster Smith for consumption on the premises of wine/malt beverage/distilled spirits. (Agenda Item No. 09-959) (Presented by Stacey Inglis, Finance Director and City Treasurer) 10) ZONING AGENDA 1. RZ09-04 - An Ordinance to create Article 13 of the Milton Zoning Ordinance; to establish a historic preservation commission in the City of Milton to provide for the designation of historic properties or historic districts; to provide for issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness; to provide for an appeals procedure; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. (Agenda Item No. 09- 926) (First Presentation on September 9, 2009. Deferred on September 21, 2009.) (Presented by Tom Wilson, Interim Community Development Director) 2. ZM09-03 - Northwest corner of Webb and Morris Roads, Land Lots 1044, 1045, 1046, District 2/2. The application is Precision Design and Development (Bowen Family Homes) by Corbitt Woods to modify the following conditions: 1) To modify Condition 1.d (RZ05-022) - Site development shall be substantially consistent with the rendering and elevation submitted to the Fulton County Department of Environment and Community Development on June 27, 2005 except for lots identified as 136 through 216 on the revised site plan submitted on September 11, 2009 to the City of Milton Community Development Department. 2) To modify Condition 1.f. (RZ05-022) - The minimum heated floor area for a townhouse unit shall be 2,000 square feet except for those lots identified as 136 through 216 shall be a minimum heated floor area of 1,850 square feet. All units shall have a rear entry 2-car garage except for those lots identified as 136 through 216 on the revised site plan submitted on September 11, 2009 to the City of Milton Community Development Department. 3) To modify Condition 2.a. (ZM07-03) To replace the revised site plan submitted on July 2, 2007 to the City of Milton Community Development Department with the revised site plan submitted on MILTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 19, 2009 – 6:00 PM Page 3 of 3 Milton City Hall City Council Chambers 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite E Milton, GA 30004 Persons needing special accommodations in order to participate in any City meeting should call 678-242-2500. September 11, 2009 to the City of Milton Community Development Department. (Agenda Item No. 09-952) (First Presentation on October 5, 2009.) (Presented by Tom Wilson, Interim Community Development Director) 3. U09-01/VC09-01, 13120 Arnold Mill Road – The Applicant is Frank Schaffer, The Landscape Group Inc. is requesting a Use Permit for a Landscaping Business on 1.74 acres at a density of 3,908.04 square feet per acre (Article 19.4.27) and a 3 part concurrent variance: 1) To delete the 50’ buffer and 10’ improvement setback along the west property line from the right-of-way for a distance of 140’ (12H.3.1 Section C.1), 2) To delete the 50’ buffer and 10’ improvement setback along the east property line from the right-of-way for a distance of 40’, (12H.3.1 Section C.1) and 3) To allow a sign located less than 10’ from the right-of-way (Article 33, Section 21.C.) (Agenda Item No. 09-813) (First Presentation on March 2, 2009, Deferred on April 27, May 18, June 15, July 20, September 21, 2009) (Presented by Tom Wilson, Interim Community Development Director) 11) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (none) 12) NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of a Resolution to Adopt Amended Solid Waste Management Plan. (Agenda Item No. 09-960) (Presented by Carter Lucas, Principal Engineer) 2. Approval of a Resolution adopting the Community Assessment and the Community Participation Plan of the draft City of Milton 2008-2028 Comprehensive Plan. (Agenda Item No. 09-961) (Presented by Tom Wilson, Interim Community Development Director) 13) MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS 14) STAFF REPORTS 15) EXECUTIVE SESSION (If needed) 16) ADJOURNMENT (Agenda Item No. 09-962) The minutes will be Provided electronically City of Milton 13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite 107G Milton, Georgia 30004 1 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members From: Stacey Inglis, Finance Manager Date: Submitted on October 12 for October 19, 2009 City Council Meeting Agenda Item: Financial Status Report for Period 12 – September 2009 OVERVIEW and FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: In order to account for revenue shortfalls, the budget was amended on June 15, 2009 and again on September 21, 2009. The following financial reports reflect the budget changes. General Fund Revenue collections for the General Fund totaling $8,197,785 are approximately 3.07% lower than anticipated for the twelfth period of the fiscal year. Total expenditures to-date are $16,030,380 and are 10.23% less than expected. Capital Project Fund Expenditures within this fund continue to occur on a project-by-project basis. With a total project expenditure budget of $6,135,740, capital expenditures-to-date total $1,306,477. FINANCIAL OPERATIONS: Tree Replacement Fund: Balance: $12,800 Sidewalk Replacement Fund: Balance: $0 City of MiltonSTATEMENT OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURESGeneral FundFor the Period Ending September 2009Actual BudgetedVarianceover/(under)Actual BudgetedVarianceover/(under)Property Tax8,492,15915,555 758,661 (743,106) 882,745 1,664,210 (781,465)Motor Vehicle Tax490,00042,012 40,8331,179 455,861 449,1676,695Intangible Tax215,00015,047 17,917 (2,869) 203,031 197,0835,948Real Estate Transfer Tax35,0003,4032,91748635,568 32,0833,485Franchise Fees1,700,00059,0380 59,038 1,390,827 1,275,000 115,827Local Option Sales Tax3,400,000 329,195 283,333 45,861 3,045,353 2,833,333 212,019Alcohol Beverage Excise Tax254,00027,762 21,1676,596 253,048 211,667 41,381Business & Occupation Tax580,0003,17803,178 582,429 580,0002,429Insurance Premium Tax850,000000000Financial Institution Tax23,00000023,932 23,000932Penalties & Interest65,0001,7071671,54166,368 65,0001,368Alcohol Beverage Licenses122,0501290129 122,180 122,050130Other Non-Business Permits/Licenses15,0851,0021,173(170)17,301 15,0852,216Zoning & Land Disturbance Permits35,0005862,917 (2,331)33,354 35,000 (1,646)Building Permits60,0005,0965,0009660,242 60,000242Other Charges for Service359,29235,373 23,771 11,602 391,709 359,292 32,417Municipal Court Fines432,50058,804 36,042 22,762 506,879 432,500 74,379Interest Earnings29,1802,4122,432(20)52,371 29,180 23,191Contributions & Donations6,0100501(501)6,1896,010179Other Revenue47,72438,453 37,80365048,731 47,7241,007Other Financing Sources4,201,89619,665 19,667(1)19,665 19,667(1)Total Revenue21,412,896 658,417 1,254,299 (595,882) 8,197,785 8,457,051 (259,266)Actual BudgetedVarianceover/(under)Actual BudgetedVarianceover/(under)Mayor and Council330 38312 79532 643(19 848)277 869319 729(41 860)Current MonthYear-to-DateAnnual BudgetRevenueOperating ExpendituresAnnual BudgetCurrent MonthYear-to-DateMayor and Council330,38312,79532,643(19,848)277,869319,729(41,860)Clerk of the Council697,36917,729 54,839 (37,110) 637,144 694,685 (57,541)City Manager248,88034,890 16,022 18,868 192,866 240,890 (48,023)General Administration0 000 000Finance1,158,72711,7807,9033,877 1,082,826 1,157,892 (75,066)Legal180,00022,443 15,0007,443 154,505 165,000 (10,495)Information Technology994,8420 88,741 (88,741) 904,835 994,842 (90,007)Human Resources342,5220 29,381 (29,381) 314,826 342,522 (27,696)Risk Management190,0890 14,591 (14,591) 167,184 175,089 (7,905)Public Information & Marketing513,7830 44,071 (44,071) 472,237 513,783 (41,546)Municipal Court543,0278,817 52,974 (44,157) 503,482 540,811 (37,329)Public Safety6,506,440 556,699 475,303 81,396 5,730,467 6,370,688 (640,221)Public Works2,396,93253,635 202,151 (148,516) 2,063,701 2,396,932 (333,231)Parks & Recreation200,6198,050 12,073 (4,023) 154,848 200,619 (45,771)Community Development1,743,20061 151,590 (151,529) 1,556,646 1,743,200 (186,554)Debt Service - Capital Lease Payment709,395000 709,394 709,395(1)Debt Service - TAN Payment33,60000033,590 33,600(10)Operating Transfer to Capital Projects Fund4,118,139000 1,000,473 1,000,4730Operating Transfer to Capital Grant Fund290,66200073,485 73,4850Operating Transfer to Operating Grant Fund30,553000000Operating Transfer to Confiscated Assts Fd0000000Operating Reserve183,7340000 183,734 (183,734)Total expenditures21,412,896 726,898 1,197,279 (470,382) 16,030,380 17,857,369 (1,826,990)Net Income/(Loss)(68,481)(7,832,595)Fund Balance - Beginning7,127,688Fund Balance - Ending(704,907)10/12/20092 Original Budgeted Amounts Final Budgeted Amounts Current Period Actuals Year-to-Date Actuals Variance with Final Budget - Positive (Negative) REVENUES Contributions & Donations -$ -$ 1,300$ 7,700$ 7,700$ Interest Revenues - - - - - Holiday Card Sales - - - 405 405 T-shirt Sales - - - 440 440 Total revenues -$ -$ 1,300$ 8,545$ 8,545$ EXPENDITURES Current: Special Events 40,000$ 40,000$ -$ 33,451$ 6,549$ Total Expenditures 40,000$ 40,000$ -$ 33,451$ 6,549$ OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers in from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund 40,000$ 40,000$ 702$ 40,000$ -$ Total other financing sources and uses 40,000$ 40,000$ 702$ 40,000$ -$ Net change in fund balances -$ -$ 15,094$ Fund balances - beginning 3,356 - 3,356 Fund balances - ending 3,356$ -$ 18,450$ City of Milton Special Events Fund Statement of Revenues, Ependitures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual For the Period Ended September 30, 2009 3 Original Budgeted Amounts Final Budgeted Amounts Current Period Actuals Year-to-Date Actuals Variance with Final Budget - Positive (Negative) REVENUES Cash Confiscations $ - $ - $ - $ 43,763 $ 43,763 Interest Revenues - 7 47 47 Total revenues $ - $ - $ 7 $ 43,810 $ 43,810 EXPENDITURES Current: Public Safety $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Expenditures $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers in from General Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total other financing sources and uses $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Net change in fund balances $ - $ - $ 43,810 Fund balances - beginning - - - Fund balances - ending $ - $ - $ 43,810 City of Milton Confiscated Assets Fund Statement of Revenues, Ependitures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual For the Period Ended September 30, 2009 4 Original Budgeted Amounts Final Budgeted Amounts Current Period Actuals Year-to-Date Actuals Variance with Final Budget - Positive (Negative) REVENUES Wireless 911 Fees 570,000$ 570,000$ 62,953$ 660,572$ 90,572$ Total revenues 570,000$ 570,000$ 62,953$ 660,572$ 90,572$ EXPENDITURES Current: Public Safety 530,000$ 554,000$ 1,765$ 556,824$ (2,824)$ Total Expenditures 530,000$ 554,000$ 1,765$ 556,824$ (2,824)$ OTHER FINANCING USES Unallocated 40,000$ 16,000$ -$ -$ (16,000)$ Total other financing sources and uses 40,000$ 16,000$ -$ -$ (16,000)$ Net change in fund balances -$ -$ 103,749$ Fund balances - beginning - - - Fund balances - ending -$ -$ 103,749$ City of Milton E-911 Fund Statement of Revenues, Ependitures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual For the Period Ended September 30, 2009 5 Original Budgeted Amounts Final Budgeted Amounts Current Period Actuals Year-to-Date Actuals Variance with Final Budget - Positive (Negative) REVENUES Intergovernmental Revenues SAFER Grant 147,047$ 105,788$ -$ 76,735$ (29,053)$ Crabapple Festival Grant - - - 2,370 2,370 Total revenues 147,047 105,788$ -$ 79,104$ (26,684)$ EXPENDITURES Current: Public Safety 168,057$ 141,237$ -$ -$ 141,237$ Total Expenditures 168,057$ 141,237$ -$ -$ 141,237$ Excess of revenues over expenditures (21,010) (35,449) - 79,104 114,553 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers in from General Fund 21,010$ 35,449$ -$ -$ (35,449)$ Total other financing sources and uses 21,010$ 35,449$ -$ -$ (35,449)$ Net change in fund balances - - 79,104 Fund balances - beginning 2,670 - 2,670 Fund balances - ending 2,670$ -$ 81,774$ City of Milton Operating Grant Fund Statement of Revenues, Ependitures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual For the Period Ended September 30, 2009 6 Original Budgeted Amounts Final Budgeted Amounts Current Period Actuals Year-to-Date Actuals Variance with Final Budget - Positive (Negative) REVENUES Taxes Hotel/Motel Taxes 55,000$ 48,000$ 3,367$ 42,665$ (5,335)$ Total revenues 55,000$ 48,000$ 3,367$ 42,665$ (5,335)$ OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers out to General Fund (15,000) (8,000)$ (2,665)$ (2,665)$ 5,335$ Transfers out to Special Events Fund (40,000) (40,000) (702) (40,000) - Total other financing sources and uses (55,000)$ (48,000)$ (3,367)$ (42,665)$ 5,335$ Net change in fund balances - - - Fund balances - beginning - - - Fund balances - ending -$ -$ -$ City of Milton Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Statement of Revenues, Ependitures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual For the Period Ended September 30, 2009 7 Original Budgeted Amounts Final Budgeted Amounts Current Period Actuals Year-to-Date Actuals Variance with Final Budget - Positive (Negative) REVENUES Charges for Service Infrastructure Maintenance Fee 60,000$ 60,000$ 1,161$ 58,865$ (1,135)$ Landfill Host Fees 190,000 190,000 - 138,264 (51,736) Tree Recompense - 12,800 - 12,800 - Interest Revenue 5,000 2,000 - - (2,000) Sidewalk Replacement Account 70,558 70,558 - - (70,558) Total revenues 325,558 335,358$ 1,161$ 209,929$ (125,429)$ EXPENDITURES Capital Outlay City Council 180,000$ 12,800$ 7,053$ 10,387$ 2,413$ Public Safety 502,957 460,230 - 304,118 156,112 Public Works 3,419,953 3,853,453 104,401 976,979 2,876,474 Parks & Recreation 1,721,933 1,721,933 - 504 1,721,429 Community Development 310,897 323,697 1,600 14,489 309,208 Total Capital Outlay 6,135,740$ 6,372,113$ 113,054$ 1,306,477$ 5,065,636$ Excess of revenues over expenditures (5,810,182) (6,036,755) (111,893) (1,096,547) (5,191,065) OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers in from General Fund 4,001,896$ 4,188,139$ -$ 1,000,473$ (3,187,666)$ Budgeted Fund Balance 1,808,286 1,848,616 - - (1,848,616) Total other financing sources and uses 5,810,182 6,036,755 - 1,000,473 (5,036,282) Net change in fund balances - - (96,074) City of Milton Capital Project Fund Statement of Revenues, Ependitures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual For the Period Ended September 30, 2009 Fund balances - beginning 535,115 - 535,115 Fund balances - ending 535,115$ -$ 439,041$ 8 Original Budgeted Amounts Final Budgeted Amounts Current Period Actuals Year-to-Date Actuals Variance with Final Budget - Positive (Negative) REVENUES Intergovernmental Revenues Transportation Master Plan 400,000$ 360,000$ -$ 189,554$ (170,446)$ GDOT HPP Funds 560,000 560,000 - - (560,000) Bathroom Renovation - 17,500 - 17,500 - Interest Revenues - - - - - Contributions & Donations - - - - Total revenues 960,000 937,500$ -$ 207,054$ (730,446)$ EXPENDITURES Capital Outlay Public Works 1,903,240 1,853,240 65,240 338,138 1,515,102 Total Capital Outlay 1,903,240$ 1,853,240$ 65,240$ 338,138$ 1,515,102$ Excess of revenues over expenditures (943,240) (915,740) (65,240) (131,085) 784,655 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers in from General Fund 293,940$ 220,662$ -$ 73,485$ (147,177)$ Budgeted Fund Balance 649,300 695,078 - - (695,078)$ Total other financing sources and uses 943,240$ 915,740$ -$ 73,485$ (842,255)$ Net change in fund balances - - (57,600) Fund balances - beginning 695,078 - 695,078 Fdbl di 695 078$$637 478$ City of Milton Capital Grant Fund Statement of Revenues, Ependitures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual For the Period Ended September 30, 2009 Fund balances - ending 695,078$ -$ 637,478$ 9 WHEREAS, The Milton High School Marching Band, established in 1949, is  celebrating its 60th anniversary and is an integral part of what makes  Milton High School one of the premier schools in the State of  Georgia; and  WHEREAS, The Milton High School Marching Band has been a driving force in  significantly enhancing the overall educational experience of our  students, having a positive impact on our schools, our community,  our city and our state; and    WHEREAS, The Milton Band Program provides the opportunity for our students  to participate in a number of rewarding music programs including:  Marching Band, Performance Bands, Jazz Bands, Percussion  Ensembles, Winter Drum Line, Steel Drum Band, Color Guard, and  Winter Guard; and    WHEREAS, The Milton Band Program has achieved national recognition and  awards through their participation in distinguished events and  venues, including Guest performances at Carnegie Hall, the Music  Educators National Conference Convention in Salt Lake City, the  Fiesta Bowl Parade and Competition, and national ranking in the  Winter Drumline, as well as other regional and state competitions;  and  WHEREAS, It is appropriate that a day should be set apart this year for the  purpose of recognizing both current members and alumni of the  Milton High School Marching Band, its Director Ryan Borger,  Assistant Director Mark Kapral , Milton High School’s Principal Ron  Tesch and Assistant Principal Gene Dunn.  NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, hereby  proclaim October 19, 2009 as a day to celebrate the Milton High  School Marching Band’s 60th Anniversary , and do urge all citizens to  join in this celebration.    Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on the 19th day of  October, 2009.                                                      __________________________        Joe Lockwood,  Mayor    (Seal)  City of Milton 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107, Milton, Georgia 30004 1 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members From: Stacey Inglis, Finance Director Date: Submitted on September 29, 2009 for October 19, 2009 City Council Meeting Agenda Item: Approval of the Issuance of an Alcohol Beverage License to Casa De Tontos LLC dba Sip Wine Tapas Restaurant 12635 Crabapple Rd Ste. 110 City Manager’s Office Recommendation: Approve the issuance of an Alcohol Beverage License to Casa De Tontos LLC dba Sip Wine Tapas Restaurant for consumption on the premises of wine, malt beverage and distilled spirits. Background: City of Milton Ordinance Chapter 7 allows for the issuance of Alcohol Beverage Licenses to businesses that properly submit application for and meet all the legal requirements to hold such license. Discussion: Staff has processed the application for the following business and recommends issuance of the applicable license: Business Name: Casa De Tontos LLC dba Sip Wine Tapas Restaurant Owner(s) Name: John Foster Smith Business Address: 12635 Crabapple Rd Ste 110 Type of License to be Issued: Consumption on Premises – Wine/Malt Beverage/Distilled Spirits Concurrent Review: Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager Deb Harrell, Chief of Police Tom Wilson, Operations Director and Interim Director of Community Development City of Milton 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 Milton, GA 30004 1 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members From: Tom Wilson, Interim Community Development Director Date: October 8, 2009, for Submission onto the October 19, 2009, City Council Meeting (First Presentation September 9, 2009) Agenda Item: Text Amendment to add Article 13, “Historic Preservation” of the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance. CMO (City Manager’s Office) Recommendation: The Mayor and City Council to hear and approve the attached text amendment Article 13, “Historic Preservation” of the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance. Background: In 2007, a passionate group of residents presented to the Community Development Department a draft ordinance for the creation of a Historic Preservation Commission to help preserve the sites catalogued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Fulton County in 1996. Since that time, the Mayor and City Council established the Historic Preservation Committee in December of 2008 to develop an ordinance along with Staff to develop an ordinance to preserve Milton’s historic resources. After review by the City Attorney, Staff presented the Ordinance to the Mayor and City Council at the August 10, 2009 Work Session. At the meeting, there was extensive discussion about the Prior Use Recognition and how it would affect the potential sites and adjacent property’s future land use. The majority of the Mayor and City Council requested that the Ordinance be reviewed by the Design Review Board and go before the Planning Commission for their recommendation prior to the Mayor and City Council’s vote on September 21, 2009. At the September 21, 2009 Mayor and Council meeting, the item was deferred to the October 19, 2009 to be consistent with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for a deferral to further deliberate and make recommendations back to the Mayor and City Council. Attached are summaries of both the Design Review Board’s meeting and the Planning Commission’s meetings which took place in September. The Planning Commission discussed and made recommendations at two meetings on September 22 and a special called meeting on September 29. The discussions and recommendations occurred with four of the Historic Preservation Committee members present at both meetings. The recommendations of the Planning Commission are reflected in the attached ordinance. Staff notes that the Planning Commission had specific legal questions for the City Attorney to review and make recommendations. City of Milton 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 Milton, GA 30004 2 Discussion: The Committee and Staff worked over several months to create the Historic Preservation Ordinance, which is a based on the state model ordinance. The Ordinance establishes the criteria and process for how a property and/or district may be designated as historic. The language and structure of the Ordinance is established by the Georgia Historic Preservation Act and regulated by the Georgia Historic Preservation Division. Once this Historic Preservation Ordinance is adopted, a local Historic Preservation Commission may be created by the Mayor and City Council. The Historic Preservation Committee recommended including Prior Use Recognition which was not included in the state model ordinance. The purpose of the Prior Use Recognition is to increase the potential for a historic property in the AG-1 zoning district that previously had a non-residential use, provided the historic structure was lawful during its prior operation. The benefit of this Prior Use Recognition is to make preservation more attractive to owners of a historic property because it provides flexibility and economic opportunities. The use of this incentive requires the approval of the Historic Preservation Commission and the Mayor and City Council. Staff has identified two potential eligible properties for Prior Use Designation; the Hopewell and Thompson General Store and the Wash Chadwick Store on Arnold Mill Road. At its meetings, the Planning Commission recommended the deletion of the Prior Use Designation. The Ordinance will alter the authority of the existing Design Review Board in the following manner: 1) Apply new historical design guidelines to ALL contributory structures including single-family residential. 2) Place authority to regulate contributory structures under jurisdiction of HPC which will be comprised of experts and enthusiasts. 3) The DRB will continue to review plans for non-residential development of non-contributory structures in the Overlay Districts. When the Historic Preservation Ordinance is adopted, the next step is for the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to be appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Once the HPC is created, they would develop the Historic District Design Guidelines; conduct a public hearing for comments on the design guidelines, Mayor and City Council approves the Design Guidelines and at that time HPC would begin the process of nominating and designating properties/districts to be approved properties. The Planning Commission recommended that one member of the DRB be selected by the DRB to serve as one of the three ex-officio members of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). It was the Planning Commission’s opinion that by having a DRB member involved it will provide additional support to the HPC. Alternatives: The Mayor and City Council may choose to approve, deny or defer the Text Amendment to add Article 13, “Historic Preservation” of the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance. Concurrent Review: Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager Ken Jarrard, City Attorney City of Milton 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 Milton, GA 30004 3 ACTION REPORT Design Review Board Work Session August 19, 2009 6:00pm 1. Call to order 2. Members in attendance: Kathy Cook, Vic Jones, Vince Pisano, Darryl Jan Porter; Travis Allen, from the Historic Preservation Committee was also present. 3. Review of draft Historic Preservation Ordinance a. Comments from Board: • Concerned with Prior Use Recognition—should not be in HP Ordinance. Board stated that the section was modeled from Portland, OR ordinance whereby they allow this in their multi-family districts that have a density of 80-100 units per acre. Portland population is over 500,000 and is not similar to Milton and should not be used as a Milton model. o A former use may have been previously lawful but may not be appropriate for community today; The Historic Preservation Ordinance should discuss guidelines and identify the four major criteria for historic designation eligibility. One of the criteria a structure's association with historic people and/or events but never a use. Historic preservation should separate and distinct from zoning and does not serve the same purpose or carry the same authority, particularly as it involves land uses. o This is an inappropriate method for a change of zoning— ƒ Will there be public notice? Letters? Signs? ƒ If the community supports the use than they will state this at a public hearing as a zoning case. ƒ We are not sure of the complete implications and the possible legal issues. Are we positive there are only 1 or 2 sites that could use this section? o If the City is worried about creating spot zoning and want instead for uses to be approved through Historic Preservation, this is very concerning because it could circumvent the Public Hearing process. If the community believes a use is appropriate than they will support a change to the Future Land Use map. By having this section in the HP Ordinance the owner may have a legal challenge if not approved due to the challenge of interpretation. City of Milton 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 Milton, GA 30004 4 o Would this incentive really be appropriate for the Hopewell/Thompson store due to the extent of the renovations? This building has practically been rebuilt from new materials. Does that make it more valuable than a house that is in disrepair but still has existing materials, etc? • Ordinance needs more incentives to encourage participation. o Lower tax rates? Rebates? o Possibility of transferring previous use density to another location in exchange for keeping the structure. • Could the Design Review Board conduct the reviews for the Certificate of Appropriateness? The Board meets the requirements listed for membership. • Why isn’t a provision for undue hardship (for any required renovations) included? • The penalty for destroying historic property is not strong enough. 4. Adjournment City of Milton 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 Milton, GA 30004 5 Planning Commission Meeting – August 25, 2009 RZ09-04 – To adopt Article 13, Historic Preservation Ordinance Recommendations Members Present: Chairperson Paul Moore, Joe Creamer, Curtis Mills, Jennifer Fletcher, Fred Edwards. Members Absent: George Ragsdale and Cary Schlenke. Staff presented the proposed Ordinance. Travis Allen of the Historic Preservation Committee was present to answer any questions from the Planning Commission. • The Planning Commissioners present were concerned with Prior Use Recognition as well as not requiring the review/recommendation of the Planning Commission. Concerned how the uses could change with the change of property owners with the Prior Use Recognition. • Ordinance only addresses neglect by the owner, does not address abandonment. • Did not address violation of use, destruction of materials or demolition. Nothing punitive if these actions occur. • Would like more teeth when a property is neglected. • Concern with discrepancies in the Ordinance; for instance why is the Secretary of the Interior in the Ordinance (Page 13). What are the standards that are referred to? • Staff indicated that a majority of the City Council wanted to see the Ordinance on the September 21, 2009 meeting for consideration and that the Planning Commission could make a recommendation with or without the Prior Use Recognition, defer or deny the item. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 unanimously to defer the ordinance to the next regular or special called meeting. 1 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE ARTICLE 13 OF THE MILTON ZONING CODE; TO ESTABLISH A HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC) IN THE CITY OF MILTON TO PROVIDE FOR DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES OR HISTORIC DISTRICTS; TO PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEALS PROCEDURE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MILTON CITY COUNCIL, OF MILTON, GEORGIA. Section I Purpose In support and furtherance of its findings and determination that the historical, cultural, and aesthetic heritage of the City of Milton, Georgia is among its most valued and important assets and that the preservation of this heritage is essential to the promotion of the health, prosperity, and general welfare of the people; In order to maintain the historic business districts and neighborhoods and to protect and enhance local historical and aesthetic attractions to residents and tourists and thereby promote and stimulate business; In order to enhance the opportunities for federal or state tax benefits under relevant provisions of federal or state law; and In order to provide for designation, protection, preservation, and rehabilitation of historic properties and historic districts and to participate in federal or state programs to do the same; The Milton City Council, Milton, Georgia hereby declares it to be the purpose and intent of this Ordinance to establish a uniform procedure for use in providing for the identification, protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of places, districts, sites, buildings, structures, objects, and landscape features having special historical, cultural, archeological, or aesthetic interest or value, in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance. Section II Definitions A. “Application for Designation” – A formal request in writing in a form specified by the Historic Preservation CommissionHPC that the commissionHPC consider a property or district for possible designation as a historic property or historic district. 2 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 B. “Building” - Any structure with a roof, designed or built for the support, enclosure, shelter, or protection of persons, animals, chattels, or property of any kind. C. “Certificate of Appropriateness” – A document evidencing approval by the Historic Preservation CommissionHPC of an application to make a material change in the appearance of a designated historic property or of a property located within a designated historic district. D. “Designation” – A decision by the City of Milton to designate a property or district as a “historic property” or as a “historic district” and thereafter prohibit all material change in appearance of such property or within such district prior to the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness by the preservation commissionHPC of the City of Milton. E. “Exterior Architectural Features” – The architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a building, structure, or object, including but not limited to the kind or texture of the building material and the type and style of all windows, doors, signs, and other appurtenant architectural fixtures, features, details, or elements relative to the foregoing. F. “Exterior Environmental Features” – All aspects of the landscape or the development of a site which affect the historical character of the property. G. “Historic District” – A geographically definable area, possessing a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, or objects united by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development. A district may also comprise individual elements separated geographically but linked by association or history. A Historic District shall further mean an area designated by the Milton City Council as a Historic District pursuant to the criteria established in Section IV B of this Ordinance. H. “Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition” – Permits the owner of a designated historic property in the AG-1 Zoning District to use a historic structure, with the approval of the City Council, for retail sales, service, or office use. All applicants for the Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition must establish to the satisfaction of the City of Milton Historic Preservation Commission that the historic structure had been in a non- residential use category and been lawful during its prior operation. I.H. “Historic Property” – An individual building, structure, site, or object designated by the Milton City Council as a Historic Property pursuant to the criteria established in Section IV C 1. of this Ordinance. 3 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 J.I. “Material Change in Appearance” – A change that will affect either only the exterior architectural, aesthetic or environmental features of a historic property or any building, structure, site, object, or landscape feature within a historic district, such as: 1. A reconstruction or alteration of the size, shape, or façade of a historic property, including but not limited to, relocation of any doors or windows or removal or alteration of any architectural features, details, or elements; 2. Demolition or relocation of a historic structure; 3. Commencement of excavation for construction purposes; 4. A change in the location or removal of advertising visible from the public right-of-way; or 5. The erection, alteration, restoration, or removal of any buildings or other structures within a historic property or district, including but not limited to, walls, fences, steps and pavements, or other appurtenant features. K.J. “Object” – A material thing of functional, aesthetic, cultural, historical, or scientific value that may be, by nature or design, movable yet related to a specific setting or environment. L.K. “Site” – The location of a significant event, a prehistoric or historical occupation or activity, or a building or structure, whether standing, ruined, or vanished where the location itself maintains historical or archeological value regardless of the value of any existing structure. M.L. “Structure” – A work made up of interdependent and inter-related parts in a definite pattern of organization. A work Cconstructed by man, it may be large or small in scale. Section III Creation of a Historic Preservation CommissionHPC A. Creation of the CommissionHPC. There is hereby created a commission whose title shall be “MILTON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION” (hereinafter “Commission (HPC”). B. CommissionHPC Position within the City of Milton. The CommissionHPC shall be part of the planning functions of the City of Milton. Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.25", No bullets or numbering Formatted: Font: (Default) Microsoft Sans Serif 4 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 C.B. CommissionHPC Members: Numbers, Appointment, Terms, and Compensation. The CommissionHPC shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor and City Council with each appointing one member whose term will be concurrent with the appointing Council member’s term. All members shall be residents of the City of Milton and shall be persons who have demonstrated special interest, experience, or education in history, architectural history, or the preservation of historic resources. Each appointee shall reside anywhere within the city and not be bound to a Councilperson’s respective council district. In addition, two (2) ex-officio members may be appointed by and to the serve at the discretion of the CommissionHPC who do not own property in the city limits, and who are not residents of the City of Milton, but have expressed interest in the surrounding communities and are regarded as valuable sources of information by consensus of the official members of the CommissionHPC. An additional ex-officio member shall be a member of the HPC serving as a member of the City Design Review Board and appointed by the City Design Reviw Board. Ex-officio members of the CommissionHPC shall not have voting rights, shall not hold office in the CommissionHPC, and shall not be counted for the purpose of determining whether a quorum of CommissionHPC members exists at any CommissionHPC meeting. To the extent available in the City of Milton, at least one (1) CommissionHPC member shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archeology, building construction, real property appraisal, or related professions. CommissionHPC members and ex-officio members shall serve terms as appointed by the Mayor and City Council. CommissionHPC members shall not receive a salary, although they may will be reimbursed for expenses with the prior -approval of the Milton City Council. D.C. Statement of the CommissionHPC’s Powers. The CommissionHPC shall be authorized to: 1. Prepare and maintain an inventory of all property within the City of Milton having the potential for designation as historic property; 2. Recommend to the Milton City Council specific districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects to be designated by ordinance as a historic property or historic district; 3. Recommend to the Milton City Council specific historic properties to be designated by ordinance as eligible to receive Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition; Comment [rhm1]: Based on Webster’s either archeology or archaeology are acceptable 5 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 4. Review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, and grant or deny same in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance; 5. Recommend to the Milton City Council that the designation of any district, site, building, structure, or object as a historic property or historic district be revoked or removed; 6. Restore or preserve any historic properties acquired by the City of Milton; 7. PromoteEncourage the acquisition by the City of Milton of façade easements and conservation easements as appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Uniform Conservation Easement Act of 1992 (O.C.G.A. § 44-10.1 through 5); 8. Conduct educational programs on historic properties located within the City of Milton and on general historic preservation activities; 9. Make such investigations and studies of matters relating to historic preservation including consultation with historic preservation experts, as the Milton City Council or the CommissionHPC itself may, from time to time, deem necessary or appropriate for the purposes of preserving historic resources; 10. Seek out local, state, federal, or private funds for historic preservation, and make recommendations to the Milton City Council concerning the most appropriate use of any funds acquired; 11. Submit to the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources a list of historic properties or historic districts designated; 12. Perform historic preservation activities as the official agency of the Milton historic preservation program; 13. Receive donations, grants, funds, or gifts of historic property and acquire and sell historic properties provided the Mayor and City Council have provided prior consent to do so. Donations, grants, funds, or gifts shall be accepted only if such acceptance does not violate the City of Milton Code of Ethics;. The Commission shall not obligate the City of Milton in any receipt or transaction without the prior consent of the Milton City Council; 14. Review and make comments to the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources concerning the nomination of properties within its jurisdiction to the National Register of Historic Places; 6 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 15. Participate in private, state, and federal historic preservation programs and with the consent of the Milton City Council enter into agreements to do the same; and 16. Recommend to the Milton City Council such sites, buildings, structures, or objects that shall be considered a “Historical Site of Interest” and by Milton City Council resolution shall adopt such designation. The Milton City Council will provide and appropriate historical marker to be displayed at the designated site. DE. CommissionHPC’s Power to Adopt Rules and Standards. The CommissionHPC shall adopt rules and standards for the transaction of business and for consideration of applications for designations and Certificates of Appropriateness, such as By-Laws., and design guidelines and criteria. The CommissionHPC shall have the flexibility to adopt such rules and standards without amendment to this Ordinance. The CommissionHPC shall provide for the time and place of regular meetings and a method for the calling of special meetings. The CommissionHPC shall select such officers as it deems appropriate from among its members. A quorum shall consist of a majority of these members. All rules shall be reviewed approved by the Milton City Council before going into use. FE. Conflict of Interest. The CommissionHPC shall be subject to all conflict of interest laws set forth in the Georgia statutes and in the City of Milton Charter. GF. CommissionHPC’s Authority to Receive Funding from Various Sources. The CommissionHPC shall have the authority to accept donations and shall ensure that these funds do not displace appropriated governmental funds. Donations shall be accepted only if such acceptance does not violate the City of Milton Code of Ethics. HG. Records of CommissionHPC Meetings. A public record shall be kept of the CommissionHPC’s resolutions, proceedings, and actions. Reports to the Milton City Council will also be made on a regular and timely basis. Section IV Recommendation & and Designation of Historic Districts and Properties A. Initial Historic Business District Boundaries. There will be no initial Historic Business Districts established by this Ordinance. 7 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 B.A. Preliminary Research by CommissionHPC. 1. CommissionHPC’s Mandate to Conduct a Survey of Local Historical Resources: The CommissionHPC shall compile and collect information of historic resources with the City of Milton. Records shall be stored in the City of Milton storage area. 2. CommissionHPC’s Power to Recommend Districts and Buildings to the Milton City Council for Designation: The CommissionHPC shall present to the Milton City Council recommendations for historic districts and properties. 3. CommissionHPC’s Documentation of Proposed Designation: Prior to the CommissionHPC’s recommendation of a historic district or historic property to the Milton City Council for designation, the CommissionHPC shall prepare a Report for Nomination consisting of: a. A detailed physical description of the proposed historic property or historic district; b. A statement of the historical, cultural, architectural, and/or aesthetic significance of the proposed historic property or historic district; c. A map showing district boundaries and classification (i.e. contributing, non-contributing) of individual properties therein, or showing boundaries of individual historic properties; d. A statement justifying district or individual boundaries; and e. Representative photographs. CB. Designation of a Historic District. 1. Criteria for Selection of Historic Districts: A historic district is a geographically definable area, possessing a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, or objects united by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development. A district may also comprise individual elements separated geographically but linked by association or history. A Historic District is deemed worthy of preservation by reason of value to the Nation, the State of Georgia, or the City of Milton for at least one of the following reasons: a. It is an outstanding example of Sstructures representative of its era;and; b. It contains the few remaining examples of a past architectural style or type over fifty (50) years old;or; 8 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 c. It is a place associated with an event or persons of historic or cultural significance to the City of Milton, State of Georgia, or the region; or d. It is the site of natural, archeological, or aesthetic interest that is continuing to contribute to the cultural or historical development and heritage of the municipality, county, state, or region. 2. Boundaries of a Historic District: Boundaries of a Historic District shall be included in the separate ordinances designating such districts and shall be shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Milton, Georgia. 3. Evaluation of Properties with Historic Districts: Individual properties within historic districts shall be classified as: a. Contributing (contributes to the district); or b. Non-Contributing (Does not contribute to the district as provided for in B. 1). DC. Designation of Historic Property. 1. Criteria for Selection of Historic Properties: An individual building, structure, site, or object deemed worthy of preservation by reason of value to the Nation, the State of Georgia, or the City of Milton for at least one of the following reasons: a. It is an outstanding example of a structure representative of its era and; b. It is one of the few remaining examples of a past architectural style or type over fifty (50) years old or; c. It is a place or structure associated with an event or persons of historic or cultural significance to the City of Milton, State of Georgia, or the region; or d. It is the site of natural, archeological, or aesthetic interest that is continuing to contribute to the cultural or historical development and heritage of the municipality, county, state, or region. 2. No building, structure, site or object shall be eligible to be designated as a Historic Property unless it existed on the same property since the incorporation of the City of Milton. E. Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition. 1. Purpose: Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition increases the potential for a historic property to be used, protected, renovated, and preserved. The Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition makes 9 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 preservation more attractive to owners of a historic property because it provides flexibility and economic opportunities. 2. Eligibility for Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition: Historic Properties are eligible to use the Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition in Subsection E.3 if the requirements of Subsections D and E.2 are met. Sites with structures identified as contributing to the significance of a Historic Property or District are eligible to use the Prior Use Recognition in Subsection E.3 if the following requirements are met: a. Requirements: Previous non-residential use required. The last use in the structure must have been in a non-residential use category and have been lawful when established. If part of the structure was in residential use, the proposal must include at least as many dwelling units as were part of the last allowed use or uses. If the last allowed use was residential only, the structure is not eligible for this Prior Use Recognition. 3. Prior Use Recognition: The following Prior Use Recognition is allowed if the Requirements of Article 13.4.E.2 are met: Nonresidential uses in the AG-1 Zoning District, up to 100 percent of the floor area of a structure may be approved for retail sales, service, and office through Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition Review. 4. Covenant: a. The owner(s) of the Historic Property must execute a covenant with the City of Milton. The covenant may not be revoked or rescinded. b. The covenant must: i. State that the owner(s), and subsequent owners, agree that the Historic Property will be subject to demolition review and the owner(s) will not demolish or relocate the Historic Property unless the City of Milton approves the demolition or relocation through demolition review. 5. Legal Basis and Public Policy: The legal basis for the Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition is the recognition by the City of Milton of a formerly lawful use and recognition of said use as a legal non- conforming use. Such recognition is undertaken to further the public policy objective of the City of Milton in promoting and preserving the City’s historical, cultural, and aesthetic heritage. No change to the City’s zoning ordinances shall occur as a result of a Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition, and in no event shall the grant of a Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition be used as a basis to justify the rezoning of the subject 10 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 property, or an adjacent or nearby property or as a basis to justify changes to any future land use map. F. Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition Review. 1. Purpose: These provisions increase the potential for a Historic Property and structures within a Historic District, and contributing structures, to be used, protected, renovated, and preserved. 2. Review Procedure: Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition Reviews for sites in the AG-1 Zoning District are processed through a Designation of Historic Property procedure, and consideration of same shall be made in conjunction with an Application for Designation of a Historic Property. 3. Approval Criteria: The use of a Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition will be approved if the City Council finds that all of the following approval criteria are met: a. Establishment of the use will not negatively impact the surrounding area; b. The structure will be in accordance with Article 4.3.1.C for nonconforming lots, uses, and structures; and c. Documentation must be submitted to establish non-residential prior use and historical significance. GD. Requirement for Adopting an Ordinance for the Designation of Historic Districts and Historic Properties. 1. Application for Designation of Historic Districts or Properties: Designations may be proposed by the Milton City Council, the CommissionHPC, or: a. for historic districts - a historical society, neighborhood association, or group of property owners; may apply to the Commission for designation; b. for historic properties - a historical society, neighborhood association, or property owner; may apply to the Commission for designation. c. Any group seeking designation for a property that does not include the property owner; such application must include a sworn affidavit that the property owner consents to the application for designation. 2. Required Components of a Designation Ordinance: Any ordinance designating any property or district as historic shall: Comment [a2]: Add - the Comment [a3]: Add – of a particular property 11 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 a. list each property in a proposed historic district or describe the proposed individual historic property; b. set forth the name(s) of the owner(s) of the designated property or properties; c. require that a Certificate of Appropriateness be obtained from the CommissionHPC prior to any material change in appearance of the designated property; and d. require that the property or district be shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Milton, Georgia and kept as a public record to provide notice of such designation. 3. Require Public Hearings: The CommissionHPC and the Milton City Council shall hold a public hearing on any proposed ordinance for the designation of any historic district or property. Notice of the hearing shall be published in at least one (1) issue of the principal newspaper of local circulation, and written notice of the hearing shall be mailed not less than ten (10) or more than twenty (20) days prior to the date set for the public hearing. A notice sent via the United States mail to the last-known owner of the property shown on the City of Milton tax digest and a notice sent via attention of the occupant shall constitute legal notification to the owner and occupant under this ordinance. 4. Notification of Historic Preservation Division: No less than thirty (30) days prior to making a recommendation on any ordinance designating a property or district as historic, the commissionHPC must submit the report, required in Section IV BA 3, to the Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Natural Resources. 5. Recommendations on Proposed Designations: A recommendation to affirm, modify or withdraw the proposed ordinance for designation shall be made by the CommissionHPC within fifteen (15) days following the Public Hearing and shall be in the form of a resolution to the Milton City Council. 6. Milton City Council Action on the CommissionHPC’s Recommendation: Following receipt of the CommissionHPC recommendation, the Milton City Council may adopt the ordinance as proposed, may adopt the ordinance with any amendments it deems necessary, or reject the ordinance. 7. Notification of Adoption of Ordinance for Designation: Within thirty (30) days following the adoption of the Ordinance for designation by the Milton City Council, the owners and occupants of each designated historic property, and the owners and occupants of each structure, site or work of art located within a designated historic district, shall be given written notification of such designation by the Milton City Council, which notice shall apprise said owners and occupants of the necessity of obtaining a 12 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 Certificate of Appropriateness prior to undertaking any material change in appearance of the historic property designated or within the historic district designated. A notice sent via the United States mail to the last-known owner of the property shown on the City of Milton tax digest and a notice sent via United States mail to the address of the property to the attention of the occupant shall constitute legal notification to the owner and occupant under this ordinance. 8. Notification of Other Agencies Regarding Designation: The CommissionHPCHPC shall notify all necessary agencies within the City of Milton of the ordinance designation. 9. Moratorium on Applications for Alteration or Demolition While Ordinance for Designation is Pending: If an ordinance for designation is being considered, the CommissionHPC shall notify the permitting division of the Community Development Department. No permit of any kind shall be issued for work which would constitute a material change in the appearance of a structure, site, or landscaping within the designated area until the proposed Ordinance is enacted or rejected by the City Council. The CommissionHPC must propose an Ordinance of designation to the City Council no more than 60 days after the permitting division denies a building permit based on the moratorium. Section V Application to Preservation CommissionHPC for Certificate of Appropriateness A. Approval of Material Change in Appearance in Historic Districts or Involving Historic Properties. After the designation by ordinance of a historic property or of a historic district, no material change in the appearance of such historic property, or of a contributing or non-contributing building, structure, site or object within such historic district, shall be made or be permitted to be made by the owner or occupant thereof unless or until the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness has been submitted to and approved by the CommissionHPC. A Building Permit shall not be issued without a Certificate of Appropriateness. B. Submission of Plans to CommissionHPC. An Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be accompanied by drawings, photographs, plans and documentation required by the CommissionHPC. C. Interior Alterations. In its review of applications for Certificates of Appropriateness the CommissionHPC shall not consider interior arrangement or use having no effect on exterior architectural features. Comment [rhm4]: George asked if this section is consistent with the Georgia Historic Preservation Act 44-10-26(b). See http://gashpo.org/assets/documents/Ga_Hist_Pres_A ct.pdf 13 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 D. Technical Advice. The CommissionHPC shall have the power to seek technical advice from outside its members on any application. E. Public Hearings on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, Notices, and Right to be Heard. The CommissionHPC shall hold a public hearing at which each proposed Certificate of Appropriateness is discussed. Notice of the hearing shall be published in the principal newspaper of local circulation in the city and written notice of the hearing shall be made by the CommissionHPC to all owners and occupants of the subject property. The written and published notice shall be provided in the same manner and time frame as notices are provided before a Public Hearing for Rezoning. The CommissionHPC shall give the property owner and/or applicant an opportunity to be heard at the Certificate of Appropriateness hearing. F. Acceptable CommissionHPC Reaction to the Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. CommissionHPC Action: The CommissionHPC may approve the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness as proposed, approve the Certificate of Appropriateness with any modifications it deems necessary or reject it. 1. The CommissionHPC shall approve the application and issue a Certificate of Appropriateness if it finds that the proposed material change(s) in the appearance would not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historic, or architectural significance and value of the historic property or the historic district. In making this determination, the CommissionHPC shall consider, in addition to any other pertinent factors, the following criteria for each of the following acts: a. Reconstruction, Alteration, New Construction or Renovation: The CommissionHPC shall issue Certificates of Appropriateness for the above proposed actions if those actions conform in design, scale, building material, setback and site features and to the United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. b. Relocation: A decision by the CommissionHPC approving or denying a Certificate of Appropriateness for the relocation of a building, structure, or object shall be guided by: Comment [rhm5]: Robyn is researching how this document is applied to the process. 14 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 1. The historic character and aesthetic interest of the building, structure, or object contributes to its present setting; 2. Whether there are definite plans for the area to be vacated and what the effect of those plans on the character of the surrounding area will be; 3. Whether the building, structure, or object can be moved without significant damage to its physical integrity; 4. Whether the proposed relocation area is compatible with the historical and architectural character of the building, structure, site, or object. c. Demolition: A decision by the CommissionHPC approving or denying a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of buildings, structures, sites, or objects shall be guided by: 1. The historic, scenic, or architectural significance of the building, structure, site, or object; 2. The importance of the building, structure, site, or object to the ambiance of the district; 3. The difficulty or impossibility of reproducing such a building, structure, site, or object because of its design, texture, material, detail, or unique location; 4. Whether the building, structure, site, or object is one of the last remaining examples of its kind in the neighborhood or the city; 5. Whether there are definite plans for use of the property if the proposed demolition is carried out, and what the effect of those plans on the character of the surrounding area would be; 6. Whether reasonable measures can be taken to save the building, structure, site, or object from collapse; 7. Whether the building, structure, site, or object is capable of earning reasonable economic return on its value. G. Deadline for Approval or Rejection of Application for Certificate of Appropriateness. 1. The CommissionHPC shall approve or reject an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness within sixty (60) days after the filing thereof 15 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 by the owner or occupant of a historic property, or of a building, structure, site, or object located within a historic district. Evidence of approval shall be by a Certificate of Appropriateness issued by the CommissionHPC. Notice of the issuance or denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be sent by United States certified mail to the applicant and all other persons who have requested such notice in writing filed with the CommissionHPC. 2. Should the CommissionHPC fail to approve or reject an Application for Certificate of Appropriateness within said sixty (60) days the application for will be sent to the Milton City Council for a vote without comment by the CommissionHPC. H. Necessary Action to be Taken by CommissionHPC upon Rejection of Application for Certificate of Appropriateness. 1. In the event the CommissionHPC rejects an application, it shall state its reasons for doing so, and shall transmit a record of such actions and reasons, in writing, to the applicant. The CommissionHPC may suggest alternative courses of action it thinks proper if it disapproves of the application submitted. The applicant, if he or she so desires, may make modifications to the plans and may resubmit the application at any time after making said modifications. 2. In cases where the application covers a material change in the appearance of a structure which would require the issuance of a building permit, the rejection of the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness by the CommissionHPC shall be binding upon the building inspector or other administrative officer charged with issuing building permits and, in such a case, no building permit shall be issued. I. Requirement of Conformance with Certificate of Appropriateness. 1. All work performed pursuant to an issued Certificate of Appropriateness shall conform to the requirements of such certificate. In the event work is performed not in accordance with such certificate, the CommissionHPC may shall request that the City obtain issue a cease and desist order and all work shall cease. 2. The Milton City Council or the Commission may or at the request of the HPC request shall be authorized to institute any appropriate action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent any material change in appearance of a designated historic property or historic district, except those changes made in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance or to prevent any illegal act or conduct with respect to such historic property or historic district. J. Certificate of Appropriateness Void if Construction not Commenced. 16 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall become void unless construction is has commenced within six (6) months of date of issuance or completed within 18 months or the Certificate of Appropriateness shall be renewed. 2. Certificates of Appropriateness shall be issued for a period of eighteen (18) months and are renewable. K. Recording an Application for Certificate of Appropriateness. The CommissionHPC shall keep a public record of all applications for Certificate of Appropriateness, and of all the CommissionHPC’s proceedings in connection with said application. These records shall be maintained at City Hall. L. Acquisition of Property. The CommissionHPC may, where such action is authorized by the Milton City Council and is reasonablye necessary or appropriate for the preservation of a unique historic property, enter into negotiations with the owner for the acquisition by gift, purchase, exchange, or otherwise, to the property or any interest therein. M. Appeals. Any person adversely affected by any determination made by the CommissionHPC relative to the issuance or denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness may appeal such determination to the Milton City Council. Any such appeal must be filed with the Milton City Council within fifteen (15) days after the issuance of the determination pursuant to Section V. HG 1 of this Ordinance. or, in the case of a failure of the Commission to act, within fifteen (15) days of the expiration of the forty-five (45) day period allowed for the Commission action, Section V. H2 of this Ordinance. The Milton City Council may approve, modify, or reject the determination made by the CommissionHPC, if the governing body finds that the CommissionHPC. abused its discretion in reaching its decision. Appeals from decisions of the Milton City Council may be taken to the Superior Court of Fulton County in the manner provided by law for appeals from conviction for the City of Milton ordinance violations. Section VI Maintenance of Historic Properties and Building and Zoning Code Provision A. Ordinary Maintenance or Repair. Ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural or environmental feature in or on a historic property to correct deterioration, decay, or to sustain the existing form, and that does not involve a material change in design, material, or outer appearance thereof, does not require a Certificate of Appropriateness. 17 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 B. Failure to Provide Ordinary Maintenance or Repair. Property owners of historic properties or properties within historic districts shall not allow their buildings to deteriorate by failing to provide ordinary maintenance or repair. The CommissionHPC shall be charged with the following responsibilities regarding deterioration by neglect: 1. The CommissionHPC shall monitor the condition of historic properties and existing buildings in historic districts to determine if they are being allowed to deteriorate by-neglect. Such conditions as broken windows, doors and openings which allow the elements and vermin to enter, and the deterioration of a building’s structural system shall constitute failure to provide ordinary maintenance or repair. 2. In the event the CommissionHPC determines a failure to provide ordinary maintenance or repair, the CommissionHPC will notify the owner of the property and set forth the steps which need to be taken to remedy the situation. The owner of such property will have thirty (30) days in which to do this. 3. In the event that the condition is not remedied in thirty (30) days, the owner shall be punished as provided in Section VII of this Ordinance and, at the direction of the Milton City Council; the CommissionHPC may perform such maintenance or repair as is necessary to prevent deterioration by neglect. The owner of the property shall be liable for the cost of such maintenance and repair performed by the CommissionHPC. C. Affirmation of Existing Building and Zoning Codes. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed as to exempt property owners from complying with existing City or County building and zoning codes., except to the extent that a Historic Property is eligible for and receives Historic Preservation Prior Use Recognition. Section VII Penalty Provisions Violations of any provision of this Ordinance shall be punished in the same manner as provided for punishment of violations of validly enacted Ordinances of the City of Milton, Georgia set forth in Article 29.2 of the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance. Section VIII Severability In the event that any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, sentences, clauses, or Comment [rhm6]: Ken J. –The PC asked how can the city hold the property owner liable for repairs/maintenance if they were not in agreement to the building being a historic structure? Comment [rhm7]: The PC asked if larger fines can be given instead of what is outlined in the ZO? What about a fine for demolition of a historic property. 18 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 phrases of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part thereof. 19 RZ09-04 – Sept 29, 2009 Planning Commission edits RZ09-04 – For Mayor and City Council Meeting on Monday, October 19, 2009 Section IX Repealer All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section X Effective Date This Ordinance shall become effective on _____________. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Milton City Council does hereby ordain, resolve and enact the foregoing Historic Preservation CommissionHPC Ordinance for the City of Milton, Georgia. Adopted this __________________. Implementation: ____________________. APPROVED: MILTON CITY COUNCIL BY: _____________________ MAYOR ATTEST: ______________ Comment [rhm8]: The PC asked if this repealer should be taken out or the scope narrowed. Page 1 of 11 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting October 19, 2009 PETITION NUMBER(S): ZM09-03 PROJECT NAME Deerfield Green PROPERTY INFORMATION ADDRESS Northwest corner of Webb and Morris Roads DISTRICT, LAND LOT 2/2, 1044, 1045, 1046 OVERLAY DISTRICT State Route 9 EXISTING ZONING MIX (Mixed Use Development (RZ05-022 and ZM07-03) ACRES 32.029 EXISTING USE Townhouse Development OWNER Precision Design and Development (Bowen Family Homes) Corbitt Woods ADDRESS 6640 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 200 Duluth, GA 30097 INTENT 1) To modify Condition 1.d (RZ05-022) - Site development shall be substantially consistent with the rendering and elevation submitted to the Fulton County Department of Environment and Community Development on June 27, 2005 except for lots identified as 136 through 216 on the revised site plan submitted on September 11, 2009 to the City of Milton Community Development Department. 2) To modify Condition 1.f. (RZ05-022) - The minimum heated floor area for a townhouse unit shall be 2,000 square feet except for those lots identified as 136 through 216 shall be a minimum heated floor area of 1,850 square feet. All units shall have a rear entry 2-car garage except for those lots identified as 136 through 216 on the revised site plan submitted on September 11, 2009 to the City of Milton Community Development Department. 3) To modify Condition 2.a. (ZM07-03) To replace the revised site plan submitted on July 2, 2007 to the City of Milton Community Development Department with the revised site plan submitted on September 11, 2009 to the City of Milton Community Development Department. Page 2 of 11 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting October 19, 2009 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION ZM09-03 (Parts 1-3) - DENIAL Page 3 of 11 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting October 19, 2009 Location Map Page 4 of 11 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting October 19, 2009 REVISED SITE PLAN SUBMITTED 9/11/09 Page 5 of 11 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting October 19, 2009 View from Webb Road of existing rear entry garages Page 6 of 11 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting October 19, 2009 View from Webb Road of existing front facades View from Morris Road where units are proposed for front entry garages adjacent to retaining wall Page 7 of 11 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting October 19, 2009 Analysis and Recommendation: The subject site is currently under construction and has been approved for 256 town homes and 56,400 square feet retail/office zoned MIX (Mixed Use) pursuant to Z05-22 and ZM07-03. Staff notes that the applicant plans to build a total of 244 units, 12 units less than the approved zoning. A total of 55 units have been built. COMMUNITY ZONING INFORMATION MEETING – SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 There were a total of four attendees at the meeting, Corbitt Woods the applicant and three residents of Deerfield Green. They asked how the proposed changes to the site plan would affect their homes. It appeared that they were not opposed to changing the type of building type from rear entry to front entry garages. The residents asked Mr. Woods various questions regarding the future of the development. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING – OCTOBER 6, 2009 Staff asked the applicant to attend the DRB meeting for a courtesy review of the proposed townhouse with a front entry garage as well as the overall change of the site plan. Below are their comments: • Provide a continuous evergreen planting along the retaining wall adjacent to the front entry garage units as required by Article 12G4.C.3 . • Recommended front entry garages for lots 136-163 but not adjoining the amenity area. • Utilize same building materials as in the existing townhomes. Condition 1.d.- Site development shall be substantially consistent with the rendering and elevation submitted to the Fulton County Department of Environment and Community Development on June 27, 2005 except for lots identified as 136 through 216 on the revised site plan submitted on September 11, 2009 to the City of Milton Community Development Department. Below are the renderings that are conditioned in Condition 1.d. that depict the concept of the development. This request does not appear to be consistent with the original concept to provide a village like feel with alleys, on-street parking and rear entry garages. Therefore, Staff recommends DENIAL of Condition 1.d. It is Staff’s opinion that there is sufficient room to accommodate rear alley access on lots 186-216, where the units front the amenity area. This style will support the originally envisioned village concept, and will be in keeping with the style of the 55 units already constructed. Since these lots are located in a very visible part of the development, Staff believes that the original village concept should be maintained in this area. Page 8 of 11 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting October 19, 2009 Staff, however, could support the change to front entry on lots 136-163. These lots are located in front of a 15-foot tall retaining wall. Staff notes that similar front entry garage units have been built directly to the north of this development at the Views and Park at Morris Lake. This will promote a cohesive transition between developments, and allow for easier access to the homes on these lots. Page 9 of 11 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting October 19, 2009 Condition 1.f. - The minimum heated floor area for a townhouse unit shall be 2,000 square feet except for those lots identified as 136 through 216 shall be a minimum heated floor area of 1,850 square feet. All units shall have a rear entry 2-car garage except for those lots identified as 136 through 216 shall have a front entry 2-car garage per the revised site plan submitted on September 11, 2009 to the City of Milton Community Development Department. Pursuant to 2005Z-022 NFC, the entire development is required to have rear entry 2-car garages with a minimum heated floor area of 2,000 square feet. The applicant is requesting to change the units that are adjacent to the retaining wall and detention pond wall along the north property line adjacent to the existing townhome development and continuing around the amenity area. This request does not appear to be consistent with the original intent of the development to provide a village like feel with alleys, on-street parking and rear entry garages. Page 10 of 11 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting October 19, 2009 Therefore, Staff recommends DENIAL of Condition 1.f. to delete rear entry garages and provide a minimum heated floor area of 1,850 square feet for lots 136 through 216 as requested. It is Staff’s opinion that there is sufficient room to accommodate rear alley access on lots 186-216, where the units front the amenity area. This style will support the originally envisioned village concept, and will be in keeping with the style of the 55 units already constructed. Since these lots are located in a very visible part of the development, Staff believes that the original village concept should be maintained in this area. Staff, however, could support the change to front entry on lots 136-163. These lots are located in front of a 15-foot tall retaining wall. Staff notes that similar front entry garage units have been built directly to the north of this development at the Views and Park at Morris Lake. This will promote a cohesive transition between developments, and allow for easier access to the homes on these lots. In addition, based on input from the community Staff recommends that the front entry driveways allow adequate length to accommodate parked cars without blocking the sidewalk. Therefore, if this request is approved, Staff has provided a condition to provide a minimum of 20 feet from the edge of the sidewalk to the front façade of the townhouse for lots 136-163. Condition 2.a.(ZM07-03) - To replace the revised site plan submitted on July 2, 2007 to the City of Milton Community Development Department with the revised site plan submitted on September 11, 2009 to the City of Milton Community Development Department. The request to modify the site plan does not appear to be consistent with the original intent of the development to provide a village like feel with alleys, on-street parking and rear entry garages. Therefore, Staff recommends DENIAL of Condition 2.a. to replace the revised site plan with the revised site plan submitted on September 11, 2009. It is Staff’s opinion that there is sufficient room to accommodate rear alley access on lots 186-216, where the units front the amenity area. This style will support the originally envisioned village concept, and will be in keeping with the style of the 55 units already constructed. Since these lots are located in a very visible part of the development, Staff believes that the original village concept should be maintained in this area. Staff, however, could support the change to front entry on lots 136-163. These lots are located in front of a 15-foot tall retaining wall. Staff notes that similar front entry garage units have been built directly to the north of this development at the Views and Park at Morris Lake. This will promote a cohesive transition between developments, and allow for easier access to the homes on these lots. Page 11 of 11 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting October 19, 2009 CONCLUSION: Should the Mayor and City Council approve this petition, the recommended conditions (RZ05-03, ZM07-03) should be revised to read as follows: 1. To the owner's agreement to restrict the use of the subject property as follows: d. Site development shall be substantially consistent with the rendering and elevation submitted to the Fulton County Department of Environment and Community Development on June 27, 2005 except for lots identified as 136 through 163 on the revised site plan submitted on September 11, 2009 to the City of Milton Community Development Department. (ZM09-03) f. The minimum heated floor area for a townhouse unit shall be 2,000 square feet except for those lots identified as 136 through 163 shall be a minimum heated floor area of 1,850 square feet. All units shall have a rear entry 2-car garage except for those lots identified as 136 through 163 shall have a front entry 2-car garage per the revised site plan submitted on September 11, 2009 to the City of Milton Community Development Department. (ZM09-03) g. To provide a minimum of 20 feet from the edge of the sidewalk to the front of the garage for lots 136-163. 2. To the owner's agreement to abide by the following: a. To the revised site plan received by the City of Milton Community Development Department on September 11, 2009 Said site plan is not conceptual; the developer must strictly adhere to the site plan as submitted. Any changes to the site plan must be approved by the Director of Community Development and must meet or exceed the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and these conditions. Unless otherwise noted herein, compliance with all conditions shall be in place prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. (ZM09-03) Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 1 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 PETITION NUMBER(S): U09-01 VC09-01 PROJECT NAME The Landscape Group PROPERTY INFORMATION ADDRESS 13120 Arnold Mill Road DISTRICT, LAND LOT 2/2, 1018 OVERLAY DISTRICT Northwest Fulton Overlay EXISTING ZONING AG-1 ACRES 1.74 EXISTING USE Landscaping Business PROPOSED USE Use Permit for Landscaping Business (Article 19.4.27) OWNER Frank Schaffer ADDRESS 13120 Arnold Mill Road Milton, Georgia 30075 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION OCTOBER 19, 2009 U09-01 – DENIAL VC09-01 Parts 1-2 – DENIAL VC09-01 Part 3 - WITHDRAWAL INTENT To obtain a use permit for a landscaping business on 1.74 acres at a density of 3,908.04 square feet per acre (Article 19.4.27). Applicant is also requesting 3-part concurrent variance: 1) To delete the 50’ buffer and 10’ improvement setback along the west property line from the right-of-way for a distance of 140’ (12H.3.1 Section C.1). 2) To delete the 50’ buffer and 10’ improvement setback along the east property line from the right-of-way for a distance of 140’ (12H.3.1 Section C.1). 3) To allow a sign located less than 10’ from the right-of-way (Article 33 Section 21.C). Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 2 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION – SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 U09-01 – DEFERRAL TO OCTOBER 19, 2009 Parts 1-3 of VC09-01 – DEFERRAL TO OCTOBER 19, 2009 To allow the applicant to provide a survey/site plan that will provide the required information and would commence enforcement of illegal activity at that time if the information is not presented by that date. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION – JULY 20, 2009 U09-01 – DEFERRAL TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 Parts 1-3 of VC09-01 – DEFERRAL TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 To allow the applicant to provide a survey/site plan that will provide the required information. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION – JUNE 15, 2009 U09-01 – DEFERRAL TO JULY 20, 2009 Parts 1-3 of VC09-01 – DEFERRAL TO JULY 20, 2009 Prior to the June 15th meeting, the Community Development Staff recommended that the applicant submit a new survey to clarify exactly where the newer building (the warehouse which is close to the stream) and the location of the stream and its buffers. The Community Development Staff gave the applicant a list of qualified surveyors to provide a new survey. The applicant did not meet the deadline for the new survey. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION – MAY 18, 2009 U09-01 – DEFERRAL TO JUNE 15, 2009 Parts 1-3 of VC09-01 – DEFERRAL TO JUNE 15, 2009 Based on the lack of information from the Fulton County Health Department. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION – APRIL 27, 2009 U09-01 – DEFERRAL TO MAY 18, 2009 Parts 1-3 of VC09-01 – DEFERRAL TO MAY 18, 2009 Based on unresolved issues regarding the location of the existing well and above ground storage tank in relation to the septic tank and lines. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION – MARCH 24, 2009 U09-01 – APPROVAL CONDITIONAL Part 1 of VC09-01 – APPROVAL CONDITIONAL Part 2 of VC09-01 – APPROVAL CONDITIONAL Part 3 of VC09-01 – DENIAL PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION – FEBRUARY 24, 2009 U09-01 – DEFERRAL TO MARCH 24, 2009 Parts 1-3 of VC09-01 – DEFERRAL TO MARCH 24, 2009 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 3 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 LOCATION MAP Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 4 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 ZONING MAP Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 5 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 REVISED SITE PLAN SUBMITTED 10/5/09 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 6 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 REVISED SITE PLAN SUBMITTED 6-9-09 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 7 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 Revised Site Plan 3-2-09 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 8 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 SITE PLAN – January 8, 2009 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 9 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 TOPOGRAPHY Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 10 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 SOUTHEAST VIEW OF SITE SOUTHWEST VIEW OF SITE Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 11 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 MAIN OFFICE BUILDING ON SUBJECT SITE SUBJECT SITE The subject site is a 1.74 acre tract of agriculturally zoned land, located on the southern side of Arnold Mill Road. The subject site is developed with an 800 sq. ft. house which is used as an office and a two story 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse (3,000 sq. ft for each level). It is located within the Agricultural, Forestry and Mining Land Use designation on the Focus Fulton 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 12 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 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 Article 19.2.4 of the Zoning Ordinance; Use Permit Considerations. Staff has reviewed said items pertaining to the subject use, and, offers the following comments: A. Whether the proposed use is consistent with the land use or economic development plans adopted by the Mayor and City Council: The requested Use Permit is inconsistent with the intent and following policy of the Comprehensive Plan: • Encourage development consistent with the surrounding scale, transition of densities and uses, and Comprehensive Plan policies, where appropriate. Based on the applicant’s need for concurrent variances to reduce the undisturbed buffer from adjacent AG-1 (Agricultural)to the west and a residential use in AG-1 (Agricultural) to the east, it does not provide for appropriate transition of uses. B. Compatibility with land uses and zoning districts in the vicinity of the property for which the use permit is proposed; The proposed Landscaping Business is not compatible with land uses in the vicinity based on the need for reduction of undisturbed buffers that would provide the necessary protection of the adjacent properties. Staff notes that the Fulton County Board of Commissioners denied a request for a Landscape Business and concurrent variances in AG-1 on Birmingham Hwy pursuant to 2004U-08/2004VC-077. On December 17, 2007, the Milton City Council denied a request for a landscaping business in AG-1 with concurrent variances on Hopewell Road pursuant to U07-06/VC07-13. In addition, on November 17, 2008, Milton City Council approved a use permit for a landscaping business in AG-1 that did not require any variances at 13365 Arnold Mill Road pursuant to U08-06. Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 13 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 Location Parcel / Zoning Petition Zoning / Name Approved Density/Min. Heated Floor Area West 1 (AG-1) Agricultural Undeveloped 1 u/a Northwest 2 (AG-1) Agricultural Single-family home 1 u/a Northwest 3 (AG-1) Agricultural Single-family home 1 u/a North 4 (AG-1) Agricultural Single-family home 1 u/a Northeast 5 (AG-1 Agricultural Undeveloped 1 u/a Further East 6 (AG-1) Agricultural Sweet Apple Animal Hospital 1 u/a East 7 (AG-1) Agricultural Single-family home 1 u/a South 8 (AG-1) Agricultural Heydon Hall Subdivision City of Roswell 1 u/a Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 14 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 15 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 C. Whether the proposed use may violate local, state and/or federal statutes, ordinances or regulations governing land development; Some disturbance has occurred in the 50 foot undisturbed buffer as well as the 25 foot state buffer. Action has been taken concerning the disturbance of the 25 foot state buffer and has been adjudicated in the court. These areas will also need to be re-vegetated to buffer standards or apply to obtain a variance. D. The effect of the proposed use on traffic flow, vehicular and pedestrian, along adjoining streets; The proposed use will not generate a significant increase in traffic, but if this petition is approved, Staff recommends that only one entrance be utilized at the western side of the property based on site distance requirements along Arnold Mill Road. E. The location and number of off-street parking spaces; Article 18.2.1 requires the applicant to provide a minimum of 3 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of office space. Additionally, Article 18.2.1 requires the applicant to provide 1 parking space per 2,000 square feet of warehouse space. Article 19.4.10 requires the applicant to locate parking and storage of work vehicles outside of the minimum 60-foot front yard building setback. The applicant’s site plan indicates six parking spaces which meet the requirements of Article 18.2.1 and are located outside the 60-foot front yard building setback. In addition, the site plan indicates the handicapped space in an area that may be difficult to access the office building. F. The amount and location of open space; The applicant’s site plan indicates that approximately one half of the subject site is undeveloped. Staff notes that this open space is located behind the stream which bisects the property approximately in the middle. Although, the proposed development will provide adequate open space on the south side of the property, the portion north of the stream does not provide sufficient open space based on the applicant’s variance requests to reduce the buffers. Staff notes that the existing warehouse’s location within the 25-foot city stream buffer and 25-foot non-impervious setback is grandfathered, but it does eliminate possible open space to provide a more consistent development with adjacent properties. Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 16 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 G. Protective screening; The request for buffer variances does not provide sufficient screening for adjacent properties along portions of the east and west property lines. It is Staff’s opinion that the proposed use is too intense for this particular property based in part by the amount of equipment described in section H. H. Hours and manner of operation; The applicant states that the hours of operation are from 7:30am to 6:00pm. The business is a full landscape, maintenance, and design company. Equipment consists of mowers, leaf blowers, edgers, and trimmers, which are stored in boxed trucks. This business has two box trucks for lawn maintenance, two landscape trucks, two midsize pickup trucks for sales and service, one bobcat, and one box trailer. I. Streetscape lighting; At the time of issuance of a City of Milton Business License, the site shall be in compliance with Article 12H.3.4 of the Northwest Fulton Overlay District regarding outdoor lighting. Staff notes that the applicant does not have any plans for additional lighting on the property. J. Ingress and egress to the property. The applicant’s site plan indicates one curb cut on Arnold Mill Road. Staff notes that there are two existing entrances to the property. The applicant proposes to close one of these entrances due to the high volume of traffic on Arnold Mill Road. If this petition is approved, Staff will require the entrance on the east be closed to provide ingress and egress on the most western portion of the property. Based on the above Use Permit Considerations, the proposed use is not in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, Staff recommends the request for a Landscape Business, U09-01 be DENIED SITE PLAN ANALYSIS Based on the revised site plan submitted on October 5, 2009, Staff offers the following considerations: Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 17 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 STORMWATER ENGINEERING/INSPECTOR The subject site is an approximate 1.7 acre site located on Arnold Mill Road which is State Route 140. The lot is bisected by a perennial stream which limits access to the southern half of the lot. The southern half is also heavily wooded with several specimen trees. There are three buildings on the property, a single family residence and one large storage building and one small storage building. All were constructed prior to Milton becoming a city. The storage building is located within the 50 foot stream buffer and the impervious set back. It would be grandfathered by the existing ordinance. Since 2007, some grading and the addition of impervious surface have been added to the site. Some of the disturbance has occurred in the 50 foot undisturbed buffer as well as the 25 foot state buffer. Action has been taken concerning the disturbance of the 25 foot state buffer and has been adjudicated in the court. These areas will also need to be re-vegetated to buffer standards or obtain a variance. We have met with the applicant several times and provided comments concerning the content of the required plan. The applicant has submitted several revisions to the site and the current plan still needs to provide the following information: 1. Delineate areas of disturbance in the buffers. 2. Provide landscape plan including the buffer mitigation plan. Should the Use Permit be approved we have the following comments: 1. The applicant will be required to obtain a land disturbance permit prior to the issuance of a business license. 2. The proposed plan must demonstrate compliance with the stormwater ordinance. (Including recently installed impervious areas.) 3. The applicant must obtain approval from Fulton County Health department as it affects the existing septic system. 4. The plan shall include retaining walls as may be needed to clear the 50 foot buffer. 5. The plan shall be approved as required by DOT. 6. The plan shall include the first two items listed above. 7. Site and buildings shall meet accessibility codes. ARBORIST Much of the vegetation within the western buffer was removed prior to submission as well as vegetation within the 75’ non-impervious setback. The eastern portion of property was previously void of trees and is being used for parking and storage. Area of disturbance around the specimen pine tree appears to have been done previously. Buffers east and west of the Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 18 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 warehouse shall be planted to buffer standards and must be approved by the Arborist. Buffer plantings shall remain in perpetuity and with good vigor and shall be replaced if it dies. A bond will be required for the specimen pine tree along the east property line toward Arnold Mill Road to assure its vitality for two years. Northwest Fulton Overlay District BUILDING SETBACKS Article 12H.3.5 Section C.2 of the Northwest Overlay District requires a maximum 30-feet building setback from the edge of the required landscape strip and/or easements for all properties and lots located adjacent to public rights-of-way and from 0 to 400 feet from an intersection. In Staff’s opinion, it appears that the applicant has met this requirement. There are no additional structures proposed on the site. Although the site plan does not indicate a 60-foot front building setback or 25- foot side building setback, Article 5.1.3.C of the Milton Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front yard of 60 feet, a minimum side yard of 25 feet, and a minimum rear yard of 50 feet. The site plan appears to be in compliance with the remainder of the side and rear building setbacks. Staff notes that if this petition is approved, the existing house which is used as an office will be an approved non-conforming structure. Currently, the existing house encroaches into the 60-foot front setback adjacent to Arnold Mill Road. BUILDING HEIGHT Article 12H.3.5 Section D.1 of the Northwest Fulton Overlay District requires a maximum height limit of two stories with the maximum height 30 feet from average-finished grade to the bottom of the roof eave. It appears that the applicant meets this requirement. LANDSCAPE STRIPS AND BUFFERS Article 12H.3.1 Section A.1 states that all properties shall provide a minimum 10 foot-wide landscape strip along all public streets. It appears that the applicant has met this requirement. Furthermore, Article 12H.3.1 Section C.1 of the Northwest Overlay District requires a fifty (50) foot-wide undisturbed buffer and a 10’ improvement setback which shall be located adjacent to all AG-1 zoning districts and all property zoned, used, or developed for residential uses. Staff notes that the applicant is applying for two concurrent variances to delete the 50’ buffer and 10’ improvement setback on the east and west property lines. Since the original site plan submitted indicated a reduction for both sides along the east and west property lines for a distance of approximately 140 feet, the applicant has Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 19 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 submitted a revised site plan dated October 5, 2009 with the 50-foot buffer along the east property line for approximately 70 feet from the right-of-way to the south to the proposed turn-around is depicted on the plan as well as providing a 30-foot undisturbed buffer adjacent to the parking/turn around area along the east property line to further buffer the AG-1 property. The site plan does not show the 10-foot improvement setback but the applicant may choose to ask for an administrative variance from the Community Development Director. The revised site plan indicates the relocation of parking out of the buffer south of the fence and adjacent to the warehouse in a parallel pattern. In addition, a dumpster is shown on the western portion of the property. The entrance/exit has been relocated to the west side of the property as required by the Public Works Department. At the April City Council meeting, the issue of the distance between the six (6) inch drilled well and the septic tank/lines was questioned. The Fulton County Health Department requires working wells and septic tanks/lines to be a minimum of 100 feet apart. The applicant’s plumber has determined that the distance between the well and septic tank/lines are 106 feet. In addition, the plumber has stated that the lines are located west of the tank away from the well. The Fulton County Health Department tested the water quality with a satisfactory result (see report at the end of this report). In addition, the official comments from the Health Department are attached at the end of the report. It has been determined that although the well tank could be relocated inside the warehouse, the pump would need to remain and therefore be an obstacle to the truck turnaround area. Therefore, the site plan reflects a reduction of the undisturbed buffer and 10-foot improvement setback from 50 feet to 30 feet to allow the turnaround for equipment. It is Staff’s opinion that the Use Permit Considerations for the landscape business are not in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare and therefore recommends denial of the landscape business, Staff recommends DENIAL of VC09-01, Parts 1 and 2. If the City Council approves the Use Permit, the Public Works Department requires that the applicant relocate the property entrance to the western side of the property due to sight distance issues, the attached conditions will provide for the reduced buffer to provide a safe egress. If the City Council approves the Use Permit, the applicant must replant the eastern side of the property to buffer standards as prescribed by the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance. This will be reflected in the attached conditions. Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 20 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 PARKING REQUIREMENTS The following chart illustrates the parking required by Article 18 of the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance for the proposed use: Proposed Use Minimum Requirement Spaces Provided • General Office (800 sq. ft.) • Warehouse (6,000 sq. ft.) Total • 3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of building area (3 spaces) • 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. of building area (3 spaces) 6 spaces required • 6 spaces 6 spaces provided Staff notes that the applicant is providing six (6) parking spaces, which meets the required six (6) parking spaces required per Article 18 of the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance. One of the six parking spaces is required to be a handicapped space. The handicapped space does not appear to be accessible based on the topography of the site unless major grading and ramps are installed. It also appears that the site plan is in compliance with the landscape and layout requirements of Article 12H3.1.B SIGNAGE Article 33 Section 21.C of the Milton Zoning Ordinance states, “Unless a more restrictive setback is specified in conditions of zoning or otherwise in this Article, all signs shall set back the greater of 10 feet from the right-of-way or 20 feet from the edge of pavement if a private street and no sign shall project over the right- of-way.” The applicant has removed the sign from the site plan and they no longer need the concurrent variance. Therefore, Staff recommends WITHDRAWAL of Part 3 of VC09-01. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT On January 28, 2009 the applicant was present at the Community Zoning Information Meeting held at the Milton City Hall. There was one person at the meeting. Public Comments – During the initial public hearing on April 27, 2009, three citizens voiced their opposition to the landscaping business. City of Milton Design Review Board Meeting – February 4, 2009 • Front, and all side landscape strips shall be heavily planted with a mix of evergreens, per the approval of the City of Arborist, • The privacy fence shall be screened, Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 21 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 • Any fence visible from Arnold Mill Rd should be decorative (with brick or stone columns. City of Milton Design Review Board Meeting – March 3, 2009 ƒ Buffer should be minimum of 25’, possibly reduce turn around area, ƒ The Board approves of the gravel area, if applicant has obtained letters from adjacent property owners in support of the request and with no additional encroachment, ƒ Existing landscape buffers should be heavily planted, ƒ Show fence/gate detail, ƒ Dumpster shall be screened, ƒ No expansion of existing use/cleared area. Public Participation Plan and Report The applicant has met the requirements of the Public Participation Plan. The applicant will be required to submit the public participation report 7 business days prior to the Planning Commission meeting and an update 7 business days prior to the Mayor and City Council meeting. Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 22 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 SPECIMEN TREE LOCATION MAP Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 23 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 CONCLUSION Staff finds that the proposed use is not compatible with other uses in the area and is not in the public’s best interest, safety and welfare. In addition, it is Staff’s opinion that the proposed use is not the correct use for this particular property. Therefore, Staff recommends DENIAL of U09-01 and VC09-01, PARTS 1-2 and WITHDRAWAL of Part 3 of VC09-01. Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 24 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS If this petition is approved by the Mayor and City Council, it should be approved USE PERMIT for a landscape business (Article 19.4.27.) 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) Landscape business within the existing house and warehouse at a density of 2,246 square feet per acre or 3,908.04 square feet which ever is less. 2) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following: b) To the revised site plan received by the Milton Community Development Department on October 5, 2009. Said site plan is conceptual only and must meet or exceed the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and these conditions prior to the issuance of a City of Milton Business License. Unless otherwise noted herein, compliance with all conditions shall be in place prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. 3) To the owner’s agreement to the following site development considerations: a) Remove portions of concrete pad on eastern side of property as depicted on the revised site plan submitted on October 5, 2009 and replant to buffer standards as prescribed by the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance. Specimen pine tree in this area shall require a bond. b) Provide a minimum of a 10 foot landscape strip from the right-of- way approximately 140 feet south to the front of the warehouse, and that the remaining portion of the buffer area be planted to buffer standards along the west property line. Buffer plantings shall remain in perpetuity and with good vigor and shall be replaced if it dies. (VC09-01, Part 1) c) No expansions of existing use/cleared area. Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 25 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 d) Prior to the issuance of a City of Milton Business License, the applicant must obtain a land disturbance permit and complete the requirements of said land disturbance permit. e) The site and buildings must meet applicable accessibility codes. f) Provide a landscape plan including the buffer mitigation plan for the areas of the stream buffer that are disturbed. 4) To the owner’s agreement to abide by the following requirements, dedication and improvements: a) Provide any turn lanes as may be required by GDOT. b) Provide only one driveway location at the northwest end of the property based upon best sight distance as approved by the Director of Public Works and GDOT. i. Entrance shall meet the Community Service Policies and AASHTO guidelines, or be reconstructed to meet such criteria, at the approval of the Transportation Engineer for Milton and GDOT. c) Close additional driveway and remove concrete within the Right of Way located at the southeast end of the property. Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 26 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 27 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 28 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 29 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 Prepared by the Community Development Department for the Mayor and City Council Meeting on October 19, 2009 10/12/2009 Page 30 of 30 U09-01/VC09-01 City of Milton 13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite 107C Milton, Georgia 30004 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members From: Carter Lucas, PE, Principal Engineer Date: October 5, 2009 for the October 19, 2009 Council meeting Agenda Item: A Resolution to Adopt Amended Solid Waste Management Plan Background: Georgia’s Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act requires local governments to prepare and adopt a Solid Waste Management Plan. The Solid Waste Management Plan is intended to establish the policy and strategy for reducing the amount of solid waste going to landfills and other disposal facilities. Discussion: Following the initial adoption of the plan at the August 17, 2009 City Council meeting it was brought to our attention that some of the language within the report had been modified beyond the intention of the comments made by the Department of Community Affairs. While the majority of the language was changed to satisfy comments made by the Department of Community Affairs there was also language in Section 3 that was inadvertently changed as a result. The language in this section did not support the efforts of Milton Grows Green and the work they put forth in the development of this plan and the work they continue to perform in support of the city’s solid waste program. Staff feels that it would be in the city’s best interest to recognize these efforts and modify the language in Section 3 to reflect those efforts. All other changes that were made to the report during the review process will need to remain. Legal Review: N/A Attachments: A Resolution to Adopt the Amended Solid Waste Management Plan Amended Solid Waste Management Plan RESOLUTION NUMBER: STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2008 – 2018 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Milton, GA while in regular session on the 19th day of October 2009 at 6:00 p.m. as follows: SECTION 1. The Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act requires county and municipal governments to prepare a local solid waste management plan and periodically update said plan; and SECTION 2. The City adopted the original Solid Waste Management plan at the regularly scheduled meeting on August 17, 2009; and SECTION 3. The City of Milton, Georgia has completed an update to the 2008 – 2018 Solid Waste Management Plan for the City of Milton; and SECTION 4. The City Council of Milton Georgia hereby adopts the referenced 2008 – 2018 Solid Waste Management Plan; and, SECTION 5. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption. RESOLVED this _____ day of October 2009. Approved: ____________________________ Joe Lockwood, Mayor   Attest:        ____________________________ Jeanette R. Marchiafava, City Clerk AMENDED PLAN  City of Milton, Georgia                              Solid Waste Management Plan 2008 ‐ 2018  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group Page i    Table of Contents  1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Person Responsible for the Plan ............................................................................................... 3 1.2 Planning Area ............................................................................................................................ 3 1.3 Natural Resources ..................................................................................................................... 4 1.4 Population ................................................................................................................................. 4 1.5 Seasonal Population Variation .................................................................................................. 7 1.6 Number of Housing Units .......................................................................................................... 7 1.7 Economic Activity ...................................................................................................................... 8 1.7.1 Economic Trends ............................................................................................................. 10 1.8 Public Involvement During the Planning Process ................................................................... 10 2 Waste Disposal Stream Analysis ............................................................................................... 12 2.1 Disposal Rate ........................................................................................................................... 12 2.2 Amount of Waste Disposed .................................................................................................... 13 2.3 Waste Characterization ........................................................................................................... 14 2.4 Unique Conditions / Seasonal Variations ................................................................................ 14 2.5 Waste Generating Disaster ..................................................................................................... 15 2.6 Progress Toward Per Capita Reduction in MSW ..................................................................... 15 2.7 Projected Waste to be Disposed ............................................................................................. 15 3 Waste Reduction Element ......................................................................................................... 17 3.1 Inventory & Assessment of Waste Reduction Programs ........................................................ 17 3.1.1 Source Reduction Programs ............................................................................................ 17 3.1.2 Recycling Programs & Facilities ....................................................................................... 17 3.1.3 Yard Trimmings Programs & Facilities ............................................................................ 18 3.1.4 Special Materials Recycling ............................................................................................. 18 3.2 Assessment of Current Waste Reduction & Recycling Programs ........................................... 19 3.3 Needs & Goals ......................................................................................................................... 20 4 Waste Collection Element ......................................................................................................... 21 4.1 Inventory & Assessment of Collection Programs .................................................................... 21 4.1.1 Drop‐off Locations & Transfer Stations .......................................................................... 22 4.1.2 Yard Trimmings & Bulk Item Collection .......................................................................... 22 4.1.3 Illegal Dumping / Littering ............................................................................................... 22 4.2 Adequacy of Collection Programs ........................................................................................... 23 4.3 Contingency Strategy .............................................................................................................. 23 4.4 Needs & Goals ......................................................................................................................... 23 5 Waste Disposal Element ............................................................................................................ 25 5.1 Inventory & Assessment of Facilities Located in the City ....................................................... 25 5.1.1 Landfills ........................................................................................................................... 25 5.1.2 Transfer Stations ............................................................................................................. 25 5.2 Inventory & Assessment of Disposal Facilities Used by the City ............................................ 27 5.3 Assurance of 10‐Year Capacity ................................................................................................ 27 5.4 Contingency Strategy .............................................................................................................. 27 5.5 Needs & Goals ......................................................................................................................... 28 6 Land Limitations Element .......................................................................................................... 29 6.1 Natural & Environmental Limitations ..................................................................................... 29 City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group Page ii    6.1.1 Water Supply Watersheds .............................................................................................. 29 6.1.2 Groundwater Recharge Areas ......................................................................................... 29 6.1.3 Wetlands ......................................................................................................................... 30 6.1.4 River Corridors ................................................................................................................ 30 6.1.5 Protected Mountains ...................................................................................................... 30 6.1.6 Floodplains ...................................................................................................................... 30 6.1.7 Fault Zones, Seismic Impact Zones & Unstable Areas .................................................... 31 6.1.8 Significant Groundwater Recharge Areas ....................................................................... 31 6.2 Land Use & Zoning Limitations ............................................................................................... 33 6.2.1 Zoning Restrictions .......................................................................................................... 33 6.2.2 National Historic Sites ..................................................................................................... 33 6.2.3 Airport Safety .................................................................................................................. 33 6.2.4 Political Subdivisions ....................................................................................................... 33 6.3 Plan Consistency ..................................................................................................................... 35 6.4 Needs & Goals ......................................................................................................................... 36 7 Public Education and Involvement ........................................................................................... 37 7.1 Inventory of Public Education & Involvement Programs ........................................................ 37 7.2 Adequacy of current Public Education and Involvement Programs ....................................... 39 7.3 Needs & Goals ......................................................................................................................... 40 8 Implementation Program .......................................................................................................... 41 8.1 Summary of Needs and Goals ................................................................................................. 41 8.2 Implementation Strategy ........................................................................................................ 44 8.3 Plan Updates & Amendments ................................................................................................. 48         City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group Page iii    Tables and Figures    1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1  Figure 1.1. Location Map .................................................................................................... 2  Table 1.1.  Area Comparison of Milton and Surrounding Jurisdictions .............................. 3  Figure 1.2.  Planning Area ................................................................................................... 4  Table 1.2.  Historical Population Trends ............................................................................. 5  Table 1.3.  Population Numbers ......................................................................................... 6  Table 1.4.  Population Projections ...................................................................................... 6  Table 1.5.  Number of Housing Units (2000) ...................................................................... 7  Table 1.6.  Number of Households ..................................................................................... 7  Table 1.7a.  Types of Employment for Milton Residents (Male) ........................................ 8  Table 1.7b.  Types of Industries (Female) ........................................................................... 9  2 Waste Disposal Stream Analysis ............................................................................................... 12  Table 2.1.  MSW Disposal Rates (2005) ............................................................................ 12  Table 2.2.  C&D Disposal Rates (2005) ............................................................................. 13  Table 2.3.  Waste by Sector .............................................................................................. 13  Table 2.4.  Waste Composition Characterization of MSW Disposed ............................... 14  3 Waste Reduction Element ......................................................................................................... 17  Table 3.1.  Recycling Facilities / Drop off Sites ................................................................. 18  4 Waste Collection Element ......................................................................................................... 21  Table 4.1.  Residential Collection ..................................................................................... 21  Table 4.2.  Commercial Collection .................................................................................... 22  5 Waste Disposal Element ............................................................................................................ 25  Table 5.1.  Landfills ........................................................................................................... 25  Table 5.2. Transfer Stations .............................................................................................. 25  Figure 5.1.  Landfill, Transfer Stations, and Recycling Centers ......................................... 26  Table 5.3.  Breakdown of Disposal Locations and Projected Tonnage ............................. 27  6 Land Limitations Element .......................................................................................................... 29  Figure 6.1.  Natural and Environmental Limitations......................................................... 32  Figure 6.2 – Land Use Limitations ..................................................................................... 34  7 Public Education and Involvement ........................................................................................... 37  Table 7.1.  Public Education .............................................................................................. 37  Table 7.2.  Public Involvement ......................................................................................... 38  8 Implementation Program .......................................................................................................... 41  Table 8.1. Summary of Needs and Goals .......................................................................... 41  Table 8.2.  Implementation Strategy ................................................................................ 44  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group Page iv    **NOTE**    The future status of the Cobb County Composting Plant as a disposal facility for the City of Milton has  become uncertain throughout the process of preparing this document.  It is likely the facility will  continue to operate under a different name, but may or may not continue to be used as a site for  disposal by the City.      Definitions      "ARC"   Atlanta Regional Commission.    "Comprehensive Plan"     Any plan by a county or municipality covering such county or municipality or any plan by  a Regional Development Center covering the center's region proposed or prepared  pursuant to the minimum standards and procedures for preparation of comprehensive  plans and for implementation of comprehensive plans, established by the Department  in accordance with the O.C.G.A. § 50‐8‐7.1(b) and §50‐8‐7.2.    "Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan"   Any solid waste management plan by a county or municipality, any group of local  jurisdictions agreeing to plan together, or any local or regional solid waste authority, or  any plan by a Regional Development Center on behalf of a member county or  municipality, covering such county or municipality individually or in conjunction with  other local governments prepared pursuant to the minimum standards and procedures  for comprehensive solid waste management plans and for implementation of  comprehensive solid waste management plans, established by the Department in  accordance with O.C.G.A. § 12‐8‐31.1.    “Composting”   The controlled biological decomposition of organic matter into a stable, odor‐free  humus.    "DCA"   The Georgia Department of Community Affairs.    "DNR"   The Georgia Department of Natural Resources.      City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group Page v    "EPD"   The Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.    “Household Hazardous Waste” (HHW)   Unwanted household products that are labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive, or  reactive.  “Holocene Time”   The Holocene is a geologic epoch which began approximately 11,700 years ago.  "Implementation Strategy"   The narrative and year‐specific description that each county and municipality must  submit as an element of a comprehensive solid waste management plan.  An  implementation strategy describes how each local government intends to implement its  comprehensive solid waste management plan through a ten‐year period, including a  listing of public actions to be undertaken by the community toward implementation of  the comprehensive solid waste management plan and the related costs of such actions.   For regional plans, the implementation strategy must also detail solid waste  management activities to be undertaken by any regional entity, or by any local  government on behalf of other local governments through contracts or other formal  arrangements.    "Landfill"   Also referred to as a dump, is a site used for the disposal of waste materials.  "Leachate"   The liquid that drains (or leaches) from a landfill.  "Materials Recovery Facility"   A specialized facility that receives, separates and prepares recyclable materials for  marketing to end‐user manufactures.  "Minimum Standards and Procedures"   The minimum standards and procedures, including the minimum elements which shall  be addressed and included for preparation of local, multi‐jurisdictional, and regional  solid waste management plans, for implementation of local comprehensive plans, and  for participation in the coordinated and comprehensive planning process.  Minimum  standards and procedures may include any elements, standards, and procedures for  such purposes prescribed by a Regional Development Center for counties and  municipalities within its region and approved in advance by the department, in  accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50‐8‐1 et seq. and the rules and guidelines developed by the  Department.    “Mulch”    A byproduct typically comprised of materials from land clearing and yard trimmings that  have been size‐reduced by grinding, chipping, or shredding and used on top of the soil to  retain moisture around vegetation or for aesthetic purposes.  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group Page vi      "Municipal Solid Waste" (MSW)   Any solid waste derived from households, including garbage, trash, and sanitary waste  in septic tanks and means solid waste from single family and multifamily residences,  hotels and motels, bunkhouses, campgrounds, picnic grounds, and day use recreation  areas.  The term includes yard trimmings and commercial solid waste but does not  include recovered materials, or solid waste from mining, agricultural, or silvicultural  operations or industrial processes or operations.    "Operating Costs"   Any costs incurred during the normal course of the operation of a business,  government, or organization, including expenditures for items such as salaries, wages,  and benefits; supplies and utilities; and gas, oil, and maintenance.    “Recycling”   Any process by which materials that would otherwise become solid waste are collected,  separated, or processed and reused or returned to use in the form of raw materials or  products.     "Short Term Work Program"   The portion of the Implementation Strategy that lists the specific actions to be  undertaken annually by the local government over the upcoming five years to  implement the approved comprehensive solid waste management plan.    "Solid Waste"   Any garbage or refuse; sludge from a wastewater treatment plant, water supply  treatment plant, or air pollution control facility; and other discarded material including  solid, semisolid, or contained gaseous material resulting from industrial, commercial,  mining, and agricultural operations and community activities, but does not include  recovered materials; solid or dissolved materials in domestic sewage; solid or dissolved  materials in irrigation return flows or industrial discharges that are point sources subject  to permit under 33 U.S.C. § 1342; or source, special nuclear, or by‐product material as  defined by the Federal Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (68 Stat. 923).    "Solid Waste Handling"   The storage, collection, transportation, treatment, utilization, processing, or disposal of  solid waste, or any combination of such activities.    "Solid Waste Handling Facility"   A facility of which the primary purpose is the storage, collection, transportation,  treatment, utilization, processing, or disposal, or any combination thereof, of solid  waste.    City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group Page vii    "Solid Waste Handling Permit"   Written authorization granted to a person by the Director of the Georgia Environmental  Protection Division to engage in solid waste handling.    “Source Reduction”   Actions taken to prevent the generation of waste in the first place.    “Transfer Station”   A building used for the temporary deposition of waste.    "Waste Stream Analysis"   An inventory and analysis of the solid waste stream, including amounts of waste being  generated and/or disposed, the source of the waste (i.e., residential, commercial), and a  characterization of the waste by composition (i.e., paper, food, yard trimmings).  A  waste stream analysis also includes a percentage accounting of the waste stream by  source and by composition.      City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 1    1. Introduction    In an effort to adhere to the rules and requirement of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs  (DCA), Minimum Planning Standards and Procedures for Solid Waste Management, The City of Milton  has completed the following Solid Waste Management Plan for the planning period beginning in 2008  and ending in 2018.  The City’s Solid Waste Plan is defined by the city limit boundaries of Milton and is  illustrated in Figure 1 below 1.1.    The City of Milton is scheduled to complete their Comprehensive Plan update in August 2009.  The  following Solid Waste Management Plan for the City of Milton is being completed in conjunction with  ongoing planning efforts.  One goal of the City’s Solid Waste Plan is to demonstrate the City’s dedication  to waste reduction by conducting an assessment of current solid waste practices and activities in the  City.   The plan will ultimately lead to a better understanding of how waste is currently being handled in  the City.       The Minimum Planning Standards and Procedures have been broken down into five core elements as  listed below:    • Waste Reduction  • Collection  • Disposal  • Land Limitation  • Education & Public Involvement    An assessment of each of the solid waste planning elements will be conducted for the City of Milton.  A  waste disposal stream analysis and an implementation plan are also included within the contents of this  Plan.  The waste disposal stream analysis examines current practices and trends in the City and  ultimately results in the projection of waste to be disposed of during the planning period of this report.   The implementation plan identifies specific activities the City will undertake to achieve the goals set  forth in this document.         City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 2    Figure 1.1. Location Map    City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 3      1.1 Person Responsible for the Plan    The person responsible for updating the Solid Waste Management Plan is indicated below:    Public Works Director   13000 Deerfield Parkway   Building 100 – Suite 107 C/D   Milton, Georgia 30004   Phone: (678) 242 – 2500   Fax: (678) 242 ‐2499    Any questions related to the contents of this plan or to request additional information should be  directed to the person listed in the table above.    1.2 Planning Area    The Solid Waste Management Plan for Milton covers all areas within the city limits of the City.  The City  of Milton covers an area of roughly 25,000 acres or 39 square miles and is located in the northern part  of Fulton County.  The City is bordered by Roswell and Alpharetta to the south, Forsyth County to the  east, and Cherokee County to the North/North West.  Milton accounts for approximately 7.3% of the  total land area in Fulton County.  Table 1.1 compares the acreage of Milton with others jurisdictions in  the North Fulton County vicinity.          Table 1.1.  Area Comparison of Milton and Surrounding Jurisdictions  Name Square Miles Acres  Milton 39 25,053.1  Woodstock 10 6,658.5  Mountain Park 1 331.5  Alpharetta 27 17,433.8  Johns Creek 31 20,088.8  Roswell 42 26,670.8      Figure 1.1 illustrates the location of the Milton planning area within the State of Georgia.  The planning  area is illustrated in closer detail in Figure 1.2 on the next page.          City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 4    Figure 1.2.  Planning Area      1.3 Natural Resources    The City of Milton contains a unique collection of natural resources. The proper management,  consideration, and protection of these resources is important as the City moves forward with  development of this Solid Waste Plan.    The City of Milton is approximately 39 square miles or 25,053 acres and contains an array of natural  resources.  The City of Milton contains roughly 65 miles of streams and waterways. The major  waterways in the city are Little River, which runs along the western border of the City, Copper Sandy  Creek, and Chicken Creek, both of which are centrally located in Milton.  The City contains 1,770 acres in  the 100‐year flood zone, which accounts for only 7% of the total land area in the City.      The Land Limitations Assessment (Section 6) contains a more detailed assessment of environmental  constraints in the City and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulations and restrictions for  development in these areas.    1.4 Population    Population growth in the City of Milton is projected to grow steadily during the planning period of this  plan and is the driving factor behind many of the issues and policies outlined within this document.  The  population projections calculated in this section become the foundation for the City’s Solid Waste  Management Plan.  These numbers are used to determine the estimated tonnage to be disposed of in  the City during the 10‐year planning period of this report.     City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 5    The City of Milton is a new City, which makes specific historical population numbers difficult to  accurately determine.  The City utilized the best available datasets to examine historical population  trends in Fulton County.  Since no data specific to Milton was obtainable for past Census years, the City  studied county‐wide patterns of growth as well as jurisdictional trends within the County.      Population growth in the north part of the County has occurred much faster than growth in South Fulton  County.  Based on the information presented in Table 1.2, it is likely that population growth in the cities  of Roswell and Alpharetta most closely parallel trends of population growth in Milton.  Table 1.2 also  shows the percentage of growth in Unincorporated Fulton County between 1980 and 2000.  The  population in Unincorporated Fulton County more than tripled in the 20 year period displayed below.   During these Census years, the cities of Milton, Sandy Springs, and Jones Creek were all part of the  unincorporated county and as a result have experienced significant population growth over the past 30  years.         Table 1.2.  Historical Population Trends  Jurisdiction Geography 1980 1990 2000 Increase 1980 - 1990 Increase 1990 - 2000 Alpharetta North Fulton 3,128 13,002 34,854 315.7% 168.1% Roswell North Fulton 23,337 47,923 79,334 105.4% 65.5% Mountain Park North Fulton 378 554 506 46.6% -8.7% Atlanta Central 425,022 394,017 416,474 -7.3% 5.7% East Point South Fulton 37,486 34,402 39,595 -8.2% 15.1% College Park South Fulton 24,632 20,457 20,382 -16.9% -0.4% Fairburn South Fulton 3,466 4,013 5,464 15.8% 36.2% Union City South Fulton 4,780 8,375 11,621 75.2% 38.8% Hapeville South Fulton 6,166 5,483 6,180 -11.1% 12.7% Palmetto South Fulton 2,086 2,612 3,400 25.2% 30.2% Unincorporated Fulton County N/A 59,423 118,113 198,196 98.8% 67.8% Fulton County N/A 589,904 648,951 816,006 10.0% 25.7% Source: Department of Community Affairs (DCA), US Census Bureau   In order to best project population over the planning period of the Solid Waste Management Plan, it is  important to determine an accurate count for the existing population. Milton is currently in the process  of completing the City’s first Comprehensive Plan. Through ongoing planning efforts in the City, a  detailed analysis was completed to calculate past and future population numbers for the City. Using  data from the US Census, research conducted by the City of Milton Community Development  Department, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), and the Fulton County Department of  Environment and Community Development (DE&CD), the City concluded that the 2008 population in the  City is 30,008.  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 6    Table 1.3.  Population Numbers  Census Bureau 1990 (count) D.E.&C.D. 1995 (estimate) Census Bureau 2000 (estimate) D.E.&C.D. 2005 (estimate) D.E.&C.D. 2008 (forecast) City of Milton 7,242 13,988 15,464 27,281 30,008 Source: City of Milton Comprehensive Plan – Data Assessment (revised 4/9/08)     The City of Milton Community Development Department conducted demographic research and  determined the 2008 population to be 30,008. This number has been accepted by the City and is the  basis for the population projections below. The detailed population projections developed during the  Data Assessment component of the City’s Comprehensive Plan were made for the next 20 years on a  five year basis. These numbers along with those collected by the Community Development Department  have been applied to the Solid Waste Plan to determine the year‐by‐year population numbers. The 2008  population number from the City’s Community Development Department was used as the starting point  and a forecasted number for 2018 population was used as the end point. Based on current and  predicted development patterns and the ESRI forecasting model, the City is estimating a growth rate of  roughly 5% per year through 2013 and roughly 2% per year for the remaining five years of the planning  period.    Table 1.4.  Population Projections  Year Milton 2008 30,008 2009 31,538 2010 33,147 2011 34,837 2012 36,614 2013 38,490 2014 39,251 2015 40,036 2016 40,837 2017 41,653 2018 42,487 Source: City of Milton Comprehensive Plan, City of Milton Department of Community Development    City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 7    1.5 Seasonal Population Variation    The City of Milton does not hold any major events that would result in a significant seasonal population  increase.  A number of smaller events take place annually in the City, which have the potential to slightly  increase the city population.  The first annual Milton Roundup was held in September 2007 and  attracted more than 2,000 people.  The City anticipates that the 2008 event will have an even bigger  draw.        The Crabapple Antique and Art Festival is also held in Milton on an annual basis.  This regional attraction  draws antique dealers, artists, and musicians from a number of states and takes place in the historic  Crabapple community.      1.6 Number of Housing Units    Residential development trends in the City of Milton have been in the form of large lot single‐family  developments.  According to the 2000 U.S. Census and the City of Milton’s Comprehensive Plan, there  were 7,351 housing units in Milton.  Table 1.5 compares the number of owner‐occupied housing units  with renter‐occupied units.   As the table depicts, the majority of people in Milton reside in homes which  they own.           Table 1.5.  Number of Housing Units (2000)   Milton Percent of City  Total Housing Units 7,351 100.0%  Owner‐occupied housing units 6,407 87.2%  Renter‐occupied housing units 944 12.8%  Source: Department of Community Affairs (DCA), US Census Bureau, City of Milton Comprehensive Plan   Since the year 2000, the number of households in the City of Milton has nearly doubled. It is important  for the City to understand these types of trends to ensure they continue to provide a high level of  service to residents. Table 1.6 compares the number of households in the City in the year 2000 with  2008.   Table 1.6.  Number of Households   2000 2008 Percent Change  Milton Households 5,613 11,119 98.10%  Source: City of Milton Community Development Department     City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 8    1.7 Economic Activity    Tables 1.7a and 1.7b provide a classification of employment of City residents by gender and type of  industry.  The percentage is calculated by the number of people employed by a particular industry  versus the total civilian employed population. As the table demonstrates, the economy that makes up  Milton, as determined through the 2000 Census, is not dependant on any particular industry type and  would therefore be less subject to downturns in a single industry. The major employers of males living in  Milton include: professional, manufacturing, retail trade, education, information, and finance.  These  industries collectively account for the employment of over 40% of the total employed male population.   The percentage employed in these industries in Milton is higher than the percentage employed in these  same industries in Fulton County and in most cases exceeds the statewide averages as well.  Table 1.7a.  Types of Employment for Milton Residents (Male)  Milton % Milton Fulton County % F.C. Georgia % GA Total Workforce 9948 100.00% 392,627 100.00% 3,839,756 100.00% Total Male 5862 58.93% 211,687 53.92% 2,051,523 53.43% Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining: 8 0.08% 838 0.21% 43,887 1.14% Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 0.08% 768 0.20% 38,216 1.00% Mining 0 0.00% 70 0.02% 5,671 0.15% Construction 475 4.77% 18,450 4.70% 275,824 7.18% Manufacturing 861 8.66% 22,272 5.67% 374,200 9.75% Wholesale trade 524 5.27% 10,532 2.68% 102,257 2.66% Retail trade 596 5.99% 22,187 5.65% 231,473 6.03% Transportation and warehousing, and utilities: 334 3.36% 15,183 3.87% 171,096 4.46% Transportation and warehousing 277 2.78% 13,874 3.53% 140,714 3.66% Utilities 58 0.58% 1,309 0.33% 30,382 0.79% Information 553 5.56% 14,111 3.59% 73,877 1.92% Finance, insurance, real estate and rental and leasing: 543 5.46% 19,688 5.01% 102,418 2.67% Finance and insurance 368 3.70% 12,673 3.23% 64,644 1.68% Real estate and rental and leasing 175 1.76% 7,015 1.79% 37,774 0.98% Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services: 1188 11.94% 37,907 9.65% 202,461 5.27% Professional, scientific, and technical services 971 9.76% 27,328 6.96% 120,241 3.13% Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.07% 239 0.06% 1,165 0.03% Administrative and support and waste management services 210 2.11% 10,340 2.63% 81,055 2.11% Educational, health and social services: 287 2.89% 16,276 4.15% 151,462 3.94% Educational services 141 1.42% 7,926 2.02% 82,001 2.14% Health care and social assistance 146 1.47% 8,350 2.13% 69,461 1.81% Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services: 262 2.63% 19,292 4.91% 125,524 3.27% City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 9    Milton % Milton Fulton County % F.C. Georgia % GA Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 0.22% 3,713 0.95% 25,969 0.68% Accommodation and food services 241 2.42% 15,579 3.97% 99,555 2.59% Other services (except public administration) 149 1.50% 8,380 2.13% 93,919 2.45% Public administration 80 0.80% 6,571 1.67% 103,125 2.69% Source: Department of Community Affairs (DCA), US Census Bureau, City of Milton Comprehensive Plan   The major employers of females in the City of Milton include: educational, professional, retail trade,  health care, and finance.  These industries collectively account for over 40% of the total employed  female population.  Table 1.7b.  Types of Industries (Female)  Milton % Milton Fulton County % F.C. Georgia % GA Total Workforce 9948 100.00% 392,627 100.00% 3,839,756 100.00% Total Female 4085 41.06% 180,940 46.08% 1,788,233 46.57% Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining: 9 0.09% 219 0.06% 9,314 0.24% Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9 0.09% 184 0.05% 8,586 0.22% Mining 0 0.00% 35 0.01% 728 0.02% Construction 103 1.04% 2,339 0.60% 28,886 0.75% Manufacturing 270 2.71% 10,679 2.72% 194,630 5.07% Wholesale trade 130 1.31% 4,837 1.23% 45,769 1.19% Retail trade 530 5.33% 20,228 5.15% 228,075 5.94% Transportation and warehousing, and utilities: 144 1.45% 7,844 2.00% 60,208 1.57% Transportation and warehousing 126 1.27% 7,117 1.81% 51,658 1.35% Utilities 17 0.17% 727 0.19% 8,550 0.22% Information 256 2.57% 10,350 2.64% 61,619 1.60% Finance, insurance, real estate and rental and leasing: 430 4.32% 18,752 4.78% 148,822 3.88% Finance and insurance 276 2.77% 12,862 3.28% 110,679 2.88% Real estate and rental and leasing 154 1.55% 5,890 1.50% 38,143 0.99% Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services: 687 6.91% 28,206 7.18% 159,953 4.17% Professional, scientific, and technical services 543 5.46% 19,215 4.89% 100,703 2.62% Management of companies and enterprises 24 0.24% 262 0.07% 1,494 0.04% Administrative and support and waste management services 121 1.22% 8,729 2.22% 57,756 1.50% Educational, health and social services: 1037 10.42% 42,886 10.92% 524,131 13.65% Educational services 555 5.58% 19,663 5.01% 231,495 6.03% Health care and social assistance 482 4.85% 23,223 5.91% 292,636 7.62% City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 10    Milton % Milton Fulton County % F.C. Georgia % GA Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services: 202 2.03% 17,132 4.36% 148,913 3.88% Arts, entertainment, and recreation 60 0.60% 2,944 0.75% 19,089 0.50% Accommodation and food services 142 1.43% 14,188 3.61% 129,824 3.38% Other services (except public administration) 236 2.37% 9,162 2.33% 87,910 2.29% Public administration 52 0.52% 8,306 2.12% 90,003 2.34% Source: Department of Community Affairs (DCA), US Census Bureau, City Comprehensive Plan   1.7.1 Economic Trends    Major Employers.  The major employers in the City of Milton are listed alphabetically below:  • Home Depot  • Milton, City of   • Target  • Wal‐Mart  • Verizon  • Fry’s Electronics    Significant Areas of Development.  Residential development has steadily taken place in the City of  Milton.  However, the most significant trends of development with regard to solid waste are related to  commercial development.  The Deerfield development in Milton has become the primary retail area and  commercial center for the City.  Other notable commercial developments in the City are Birmingham  Crossroads and Crabapple Crossroads.      1.8 Public Involvement During the Planning Process    The City of Milton has exceeded the minimum requirements for Public Involvement set forth by the  DCA.  The City held two public hearings, formed a stakeholder committee, and used additional  methods to keep the public informed throughout the planning process of this report.  The first  public hearing was held in January February 2009 to introduce the Plan and field questions about  the process.  Once the preliminary draft was completed, the Solid Waste Management Plan was  presented to the City Council to inform residents on the status of the Plan and to provide an  opportunity for residents to make suggestions, additions, and revisions.  The final public hearing was  held in March April of 2009 to ask the City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of  the draft plan.  The additional avenues used by the City to inform residents about the Plan are  summarized below.      • Trash and Recycling Advisory Committee (TARA).  The TARA Committee was formed by the City  to oversee production of the Solid Waste Management plan.  The committee was made up of  City staff, consultants, waste haulers, as well as seven members appointed by the City Council  and Mayor.  The committee met six times throughout the course of this process.  Please see  Appendix A for meeting agendas and meeting summaries from the six TARA meetings.  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 11    • Website.  The City’s website contains a page dedicated to the Solid Waste Management Plan.   The page was updated on a regular basis and contains the draft plan, corresponding maps,  summaries from the TARA Committee meetings, and other documents related to the Solid  Waste Plan.    • Handouts.  The City also produced a handout (available at City Hall) that provided general  information about the Solid Waste Management Plan.  The handout was also available at the  public meetings.  Additional handouts were created to advertise the public hearings.  • Advertising.  Advertising for the public meetings was done in accordance with the City’s policy  for public meetings.  Meeting agendas were made available to the public at least one week prior  to the meetings.    A sample of public education materials, meeting agendas from the public hearings, and the Public  Participation Plan are included in Appendix A.      City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 12      2 Waste Disposal Stream Analysis    2.1 Disposal Rate    Municipal Solid Waste  Table 2.1 below compares the estimated disposal rate for the City of Milton and the State of Georgia as  a whole.  The City of Milton calculated the disposal rate by comparing statewide trends with those of  the City.  The disposal rate for Georgia of 6.39 pounds per day per person was calculated in the  Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan.  Lacking historical data as a method to account for disposal  patterns in the City, Milton elected to use this number as the basis of calculations in this waste stream  analysis.      The adjusted annual tonnage of waste in the state was multiplied by 2000 to convert the tonnage to  pounds.  The resulting number was then divided by the statewide population and then by 365 to  determine the per capita (pounds per person per day) number.  Given the population numbers for  Milton and the per capita rate, the annual tonnage was calculated.  This number was calculated by  multiplying the per capita number (6.39) times 365 to determine pounds per person per year.  The  resulting number was multiplied by the population and then divided by 2000 to convert pounds to tons.    By means of comparison, the average tall kitchen trash bag (13 gallon)  generally weighs 15 to 20 pounds.  Using this number to compare the per  capita number for Milton (6.39) is similar to stating that the average  household in Milton disposes of roughly 4 tall kitchen trash bags a week.             The City believes the statewide per capita number is consistent with the  regional trends and is a good number to use for the basis of the waste  projections in this report.  It should be noted that the table below is  comparing population numbers from the year 2005.  In an effort to ensure  consistency, the population numbers in the table below include the 2005 population projection for  Milton, which was calculated as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.      Table 2.1.  MSW Disposal Rates (2005)  Jurisdiction Tons Per Year Population Per Capita (pounds per day) State of Georgia 10,282,942 8,817,666 6.39 Milton 31,814 27,281 6.39 Source: Georgia Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan, 2005   It is difficult to determine an exact tonnage of municipal solid waste disposed annually by the City of  Milton because residents are given the choice of selecting a waste hauler.  When dealing with  contracted haulers, loads are generally not differentiated based on jurisdictional boundaries.  In many  cases, loads being disposed of contain waste from more than one jurisdiction.  Consequently, Milton  opted to use the statewide average as the base disposal rate for the purposes of this report.       City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 13      The City is exploring ways to better identify the source of waste being collected and the methodology  for which it is being reported.  This may be a difficult task because it will take a great deal of cooperation  from the contracted haulers and may require them to alter the way waste gets collected and reported at  landfills.  The City of Milton charges a quarterly infrastructure fee to waste haulers operating in the City.   Waste Haulers are required to submit an infrastructure maintenance fee form that includes an  estimated tonnage of waste collected during the specified reporting period.  Currently, this system is not  strongly enforced, but has the potential to be a valuable tool for the City in determining the estimated  annual tonnage of waste produced in the City.  The City also has a solid waste ordinance (#06‐11‐04)  (#07‐11‐54).  Section 8.1.4 of this ordinance requires a waste hauler licensed in Milton to report  information about quantities of wasted collected upon request from the City.       Construction and Demolition (C&D)  The methodology discussed above was used to determine the disposal rate at C&D landfills.  Based on  this methodology, an average of 2.24 pounds per person per day of waste is disposed of at C&D landfills.   The statewide average was again applied to the City and will be used for later calculations because no  accurate datasets are available to indicate a different per capita number.          Table 2.2.  C&D Disposal Rates (2005)  Jurisdiction Tons Per Year Population Per Capita (pounds per day) Total Tonnage in Georgia 3,604,049 8,817,666 2.24 Milton 11,152 27,281 2.24 Source: Georgia Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan, 2005   2.2 Amount of Waste Disposed    The Table 2.3 below estimates the total amount of waste disposed of by sector for the City of Milton.   The methodology used to generate the total tonnage of waste for both Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)  and Construction and Demolition (C&D) landfills is based on the information provided in the Georgia  Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan, adopted May 3, 2006.  The statewide tonnage from this plan  was used to determine the percent of solid waste disposed by economic sector. This number was then  applied to the City of Milton on a per capita basis.  Using these numbers, it is estimated that  approximately 40% of waste delivered to MSW landfills from the City of Milton is generated by the  residential sector.  The second largest sector contributing waste to MSW landfills is the commercial  sector, which accounts for roughly 27% of waste disposed.  Industrial, C&D, and Sludge and Biosolids  account for 14%, 12%, and 7% respectively.     Table 2.3.  Waste by Sector  Sector Tons to MSW Landfill Tons to C&D Landfill Total Tons Residential 12,503 39.30%  12,503 29% Commercial 8,685 27.30%  8,685 20% City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 14    Sector Tons to MSW Landfill Tons to C&D Landfill Total Tons Industrial 4,454 14.00%  4,454 10% C&D 3,913 12.30% 11,152 15,065 35% Sludge & Biosolids 2,259 7.10%  2,259 5% Total 31,814 100.00%  42,966 100% Source: Georgia Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan, 2005   The methodology used to generate the total tonnage delivered to MSW and C&D landfills is discussed in  greater detail below.      2.3 Waste Characterization    The Georgia Statewide Waste Characterization Study conducted by R.W. Beck for the DCA in 2005  breaks down the percentages by type of material disposed of in a MSW landfill for the area covered by  the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC).  The ARC encompasses a 10‐county area that includes  Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale Counties.   The percentages developed in the DCA study were generalized and used to determine the estimated  composition of the municipal solid waste generated annually within the City of Milton.      Table 2.4.  Waste Composition Characterization of MSW Disposed  Material Average Percentage Tonnage Paper 40.0% 12,726 Plastic 15.8% 5,027 Glass 3.8% 1,209 Metal 5.5% 1,750 Organics 26.2% 8,335 C&D 5.5% 1,750 Inorganics 3.2% 1,018 TOTAL 100.0% 31,814 Source: Statewide Waste Characterization Study, 2005 *Note – Milton numbers calculated based on the percentages in this document   2.4 Unique Conditions / Seasonal Variations    The months during spring and summer typically result in an increase in yard trimmings and leaves that  are disposed of in local inert landfills.  Waste haulers serving Milton are required to provide yard  trimmings services to customers in the City.  Yard trimmings programs are discussed in greater detail in  the collection element below.  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 15    2.5  Waste Generating Disaster    A major disaster has the potential to result in a significant increase in the amount of waste disposed of  on an annual basis.  However, it is difficult to project the additional amount of waste that would be  generated should such a disaster occur.  The types of disasters most likely to occur in Milton are  hurricanes, tornados, ice storms, and major rain events.  The procedures for collection and disposal of  waste resulting from disaster are addressed later in the report.         2.6 Progress Toward Per Capita Reduction in MSW    As a recently incorporated jurisdiction, Milton does not have a great deal of historical data for the City  related to solid waste.  Fulton County completed a county‐wide Solid Waste Management Plan in 2005,  which included the City of Milton as part of the unincorporated county.  There was no comprehensive  data specific to Milton in this plan.  In addition, the City believes the development patterns in Milton are  unique to the general development patterns of unincorporated Fulton County.      The City of Milton requires that any waste hauler servicing citizens and businesses in the City provide  recycling.  Recycling is not mandatory in the City, but it is believed that many residents take part in  recycling and are committed to waste reduction in the City.  As the City moves forward with  implementation of the Solid Waste Management Plan, the City is confident they will be able to achieve  the 10% waste reduction goal established for this plan.            2.7 Projected Waste to be Disposed    The City of Milton has established a goal of 10% waste reduction over the next ten years.  While a  quantitative number (10%) is being used as the reduction goal, the focus of reduction efforts during the  planning period of the report will be through recycling programs, yard trimmings recycling, source  reduction, etc.      The estimated 6.39 pounds per person per day was used to project the total tonnage of waste to be  disposed of over the 10‐year planning period.  The City intends to achieve the 10% reduction by  reducing total waste disposed of per capita by 1% per year which equates to 0.064 pounds per person  per day.  The projected tonnage based on this goal is shown in the table below.      Table 2.5.  MSW Disposal Projections  Year Disposal Rate Population Projected Tonnage 2008 6.39 30,008 34,995 2009 6.33 31,538 36,434 2010 6.26 33,147 37,869 2011 6.2 34,837 39,418 2012 6.14 36,614 41,028 City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 16    Year Disposal Rate Population Projected Tonnage 2013 6.08 38,490 42,709 2014 6.02 39,251 43,123 2015 5.96 40,036 43,547 2016 5.9 40,837 43,971 2017 5.84 41,653 44,394 2018 5.78 42,487 44,817 TOTAL   452,305 Source: Census Bureau & City Datasets   It is estimated that 452,305 tons of waste from the City of Milton will be disposed of in MSW landfills  over the next ten years.  The assurance letter from landfills where waste is disposed of in the City is  based on this calculated tonnage.    City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 17      3 Waste Reduction Element    3.1 Inventory & Assessment of Waste Reduction Programs    3.1.1 Source Reduction Programs    Source reduction refers to the actions and programs a jurisdiction has in place to reduce the amount of  waste generated by the consumer.  The City of Milton encourages source reduction through website  communication and in supporting the works of Milton Grows Green by producing informational  handouts to residents.  The City also supports efforts and participates in programs facilitated by Keep  North Fulton Beautiful.  This group is the local affiliate to the Keep America Beautiful program and  provides information and involvement opportunities related to solid waste, waste reduction, litter  prevention, and recycling..  Programs related to source reduction are described Source reduction  programs and volunteer opportunities are discussed in greater detail in the Section 7: on Public  Education and Involvement.       3.1.2 Recycling Programs & Facilities    The City of Milton’s Solid Waste Ordinance (07‐11‐54) Section 4.7 requires that all waste haulers provide  a recycling service to customers.  This waste reduction program is designed to limit the quantities of  waste being disposed of in landfills.  According to the ordinance, customers are to be charged for the  recycling program regardless of whether or not they are actively participating in recycling.      Residents in the City also have the option of using various drop‐ off locations and recycling centers in the area.  Available Drop  off locations and recycling centers available to residents of  Milton are listed in the table below and illustrated in Figure 5.1  (Section 5 – Waste Disposal Element).  Recycling facilities  utilized by waste haulers operating in Milton are also listed in  Table 3.1 and shown on Figure 5.1.  Recyclables accepted by the  various haulers and facilities include the following: glass (clear,  brown, green), tin, aluminum, plastics (1 and 2), newspapers,  magazines, and phone directories.  It should be noted that some haulers and facilities might accept  additional recyclables.  As a result, it is advised to contact the respective haulers and facilities for a  complete list of materials accepted.         The City of Milton has taken a proactive approach to waste reduction by implementing a recycling  program at City Hall.  Community Waste Services (CWS) out of Alpharetta has provided the City with  bins and cans for the recycling of office paper, cans, plastics, etc.  CWS collects and transports the  recyclables collected in the City to Pratt Industries, located in East Point, Georgia.    City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 18      Table 3.1.  Recycling Facilities / Drop off Sites  Name Address City State  Pratt Industries 1169 Oakleigh Drive East Point GA  Riverview Recycling 5703 Riverview Rd Mableton GA  SP Recycling 4600 Frontage Rd Forest Park GA  Cobb County Composting Plant 1897 County Services Pkwy Marietta GA  Roswell Recycling Center 11570 Maxwell Road Alpharetta GA  Keep North Fulton Recycling Center 470 Morgan Falls Road Sandy Springs GA    Due to their proximity to the City, the Roswell and Keep North Fulton Beautiful Recycling Centers are the  facilities most likely to be used by residents of Milton.  The Roswell facility is open Monday thru  Thursday from 8:30AM – 5:30PM, Friday from 8:30AM – 5:00PM, Saturday from 8AM – 5PM, Sunday  from 11AM – 5PM, and is closed on Holidays.  The following materials are accepted at the Roswell  Recycling Center; glass (clear, brown, green), paper (newspaper, office paper, computer paper,  magazines, phone books, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, hard back books), metal (aluminum, tin),  and other miscellaneous items.  Please see the City of Roswell website or contact the facility directly at  770.442.8822 for more information.      The Keep North Fulton Beautiful (KNFB) Recycling Center is open Monday thru Saturday from 8AM –  4PM and Sunday from 9AM – 4PM.  Items accepted at this facility include the following; aluminum cans,  plastic bottles (1 and 2), cardboard, magazines, phone books, office paper, glass bottles and jars,  electronics, steel cans, batteries, cell phones, grocery bags, printer cartridges, and good will donations.   This facility also accepts computers, televisions, and other bulk items for a small fee.  See the KNFB  website or contact the facility at 770.551.7766 for more information.          3.1.3 Yard Trimmings Programs & Facilities    According to the Minimum Planning Standards developed by the DCA, Georgia law (effective 9/1/96)  specifies that each city, county, or solid waste management authority shall impose restrictions on yard  trimmings which are generated in or may ultimately be disposed of in its area of jurisdiction.  These  restriction include; yard trimmings are not to be placed or mixed with MSW and the banned of yard  trimmings to be disposed of at MSW facilities.       Yard waste generally includes grass clippings, leaves, shrubs, brush, tree trimmings, and other vegetative  materials generated from general maintenance of yards, lawns, and landscaping.  Yard waste collection  in the City of Milton is handled based on the contracts individual residents have with their waste  haulers.  Waste haulers operating in Milton are not required to collect yard trimmings from customers.   However, some waste haulers in the City do offer routine collection of yard trimmings while others  collect yard trimmings on an appointment basis only.  Yard trimmings collected in the City are to be  properly disposed of at inert landfills.     3.1.4 Special Materials Recycling    City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 19    The City of Milton does not have a formal program for the recycling of special materials.  However,  residents of Milton have the option to drop off certain items at the Roswell Recycling Center and the  Keep North Fulton Beautiful Recycling Center.  Items accepted at these facilities include household  items, batteries, electronics, used motor oil, etc.  The City also participates in Bulky Trash Amnesty Day  with Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Johns Creek.  This event is held twice a year in the spring  and fall and gives citizens the opportunity to drop off large appliances, white goods, and other bulk  items.           Additional programs put on by Keep North Fulton Beautiful Milton Grows Green and are discussed in  Section 6 7 – Public Education and Involvement.        3.2 Assessment of Current Waste Reduction & Recycling Programs    The City of Milton has a lot of opportunities to improve source and waste reduction in the City.   Currently, recycling is available to residents, but not mandatory.  As a result, it is difficult to determine  the number of households that participate in recycling.        The City offers public education about the benefits of source reduction to residents through the City’s  website and Keep North Fulton Beautiful Milton Grows Green.  Continued implementation and  expansion of these elements will be required in order to achieve the 10% reduction goal established as  part of this plan.  If the City does not take a more proactive approach to waste reduction, it is likely that  per capita numbers will increase over the planning period of this report.        City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 20    3.3 Needs & Goals    A 10% per capita waste reduction goal over the planning period of this report has been established.  In  addition, the City has identified the following needs and goals:      Goals:   • Achieve the waste reduction goal established in the Solid Waste Management Plan  • Increase participation in residential and commercial recycling  • Reduce the generation of solid waste through source reduction  • Encourage / increase waste reduction in schools    Needs  • Implement mandatory recycling for residents and business  • Explore and encourage participation in programs that promote the re‐use of items otherwise  sent to landfills  • Conduct a survey of businesses to determine what types of recycling programs they would likely  participate in  • Update site plan requirements to include recycling areas and solid waste areas  • Study the feasibility of the City establishing a single‐stream recycling program  • Investigate a pay‐as‐you‐throw program for the City  • Coordinate with the City of Roswell Recycling Center  • Identify potential drop off location for recyclables in the City  • Establish a rewards/recognition program for businesses that recycle  • Ensure/require haulers to include recycling in their cost of service  • Better track quantities of waste collected and progress toward the waste reduction goal  • Encourage the use of household compactors  • Work with schools to establish waste reduction / recycling competitions  • Pursue solid waste and waste reduction grants        City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 21    4 Waste Collection Element    4.1  Inventory & Assessment of Collection Programs    Residential Collection  Residential collection in the City is open competition where  residents have the option of selecting their own hauler.   Residents may also elect to self‐haul waste to private facilities  and other drop‐off locations.  Waste Haulers operating in the  City of Milton must be approved by the City and are required to  adhere to the rules set forth in the City’s Solid Waste Collection  Services Ordinance (07‐11‐54).          Table 4.1 below identifies waste haulers providing residential collection services to residents of Milton.   Also included in the table is the estimated percentage each hauler accounts for in the City as well as the  services offered by the hauler.       Table 4.1.  Residential Collection  Name Percent of City Services Provided  Waste Management 50% Collection / Recycling / Yard  Trimmings  Robertson Sanitation 18% Collection / Recycling / Yard  Trimmings  Community Waste Services 8% Collection / Recycling / Yard  Trimmings  Custom Disposal 3% Collection / Recycling / Yard  Trimmings  Other 21% Collection / Recycling / Yard  Trimmings    Commercial Collection  Commercial collection is open competition where businesses within the City have the option to select  the service that best suits their needs.  Businesses have the option for a roll‐out cart or a dumpster.   Dumpsters are available in different sizes ranging from four cubic yards to 30.  Pickup frequency also  varies depending on the needs of the given customer.  The frequency of pickups ranges from weekly to  daily pickups (five times a week).      Table 4.2 identifies waste haulers providing commercial collection to businesses in Milton and includes  the number of customers and services provided.       City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 22        Table 4.2.  Commercial Collection  Name Commercial  Customers Service Provided  United Waste 29 Collection/Recycling/Roll‐off bins  Waste Management 48 Collection/Recycling/Roll‐off bins        C&D Collection  C&D waste collection in the City is open competition where the business or developer has the option to  select their own hauler.   Options for C&D waste are to self‐haul waste to a transfer station/landfill or  contract services from a private service.        4.1.1 Drop‐off Locations & Transfer Stations    Residents in Milton may also choose to deliver solid waste to various transfer stations that operate in  the County.  Transfer stations and drop‐off locations are discussed in greater detail in the next section  on Disposal.      4.1.2 Yard Trimmings & Bulk Item Collection    Yard waste generally includes grass clippings, leaves, shrubs, brush, tree trimmings, and other vegetative  materials generated from general maintenance of yards, lawns, and landscaping.  Yard waste collection  in the City of Milton is handled based on the contracts individual residents have with their waste  haulers.  Some waste haulers in the City provide routine collection of yard trimmings while others collect  yard trimmings on an appointment basis only.     The City of Milton does not currently have a formal program in place for the collection of bulk items.   Bulk item collection is handled through individual contracts residents have with their selected waste  hauler.  Residents in Milton can also hire private contractors to pick up bulk items in the event that their  waste hauler does not offer the service.       4.1.3 Illegal Dumping / Littering    Illegal dumping and/or littering are not perceived to be a major concern in the City of Milton.  However,  the City does have a Public Works Ordinance (08‐03‐04) that prohibits illegal dumping and littering.   Defined in Section 5 of this ordinance are types of activities that constitute a violation, enforcement  actions, and penalties. The City exercises the power of Code Enforcement to enforce illegal dumping and  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 23    littering in the City.  Any person in violation of the Ordinance may be fined and in some cases the  violator may be required to reimburse the City for the reasonable cost of removing the litter.       4.2 Adequacy of Collection Programs    The main objectives with regard to waste collection in the City are to ensure that sufficient services are  provided to all residents in a manner that is consistent, efficient, cost effective, and resourceful.  In the  event that the current arrangement for waste collection in the City is no longer meeting these  objectives, the City is empowered to contract with one or more private haulers and charge residents for  these services (as stated in the Public Works Ordinance 08‐03‐04).     Since waste collection is not currently administrated by Milton, it is the responsibility of the City to  educate residents with regard to recycling, mulching, and waste reduction programs in order to meet  the City’s 10% waste reduction goal established for the 10‐year planning period of this report.      4.3 Contingency Strategy    The City of Milton has a number of options in the event that one of the existing waste haulers is no  longer able to conduct collection in the City.  Since there are a number of waste haulers approved to  work in the City, residents affected by this type of situation have the ability to contract with a different  company if the current company becomes unavailable.  The estimated time frame for this option to take  effect would be determined by the contracted company, but the City anticipates that collection could  begin within one cycle since the newly hired company is already conducting routine collection in the  City.     As discussed above, the City is empowered to contract with one or more private haulers and charge  residents for these services (as stated in the Public Works Ordinance 08‐03‐04).  In the event where  multiple waste haulers can no longer service the residents of Milton, the City may elect to exercise the  rights defined in this ordinance.  In this case, it is difficult to determine the actual timeframe for  implementation of a city facilitated collection program.  If the City were to pursue this type of program,  residents would be informed via the City website and mailings and an interim plan for collection using  existing haulers would be established to minimize the disruption of service to residents.          4.4 Needs & Goals    The City has identified the following needs and goals for waste collection:      Goals:   • Ensure that waste collection is consistent and efficient  • Provide easy and convenient service to residents  • Ensure ordinances for solid waste are clear, enforceable, and reflect the goals of this plan  • Ensure franchise fees are collected and used for solid waste related activities and infrastructure      City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 24    Needs:  • Identify potential locations for a recycling facility  • Establish a local drop off facility for recyclable in Milton  • Evaluate and revise existing ordinances related to solid waste  • Better enforce reporting requirement for haulers operating in the City  • Ensure all haulers operating in the City are doing so legally  • Conduct regular cleanups of areas with litter and known hot spots for illegal dumping  • Look into ways to make collection more efficient and to reduce traffic related to waste  collection in the city  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 25    5 Waste Disposal Element    5.1 Inventory & Assessment of Facilities Located in the City  5.1.1 Landfills    The City of Milton produced a brief survey to gather information from waste haulers operating in the  City.  Based on the results of this survey, four landfills are used by haulers to dispose of waste collected  in the City.  Table 5.1 below identifies the MSW and C&D landfills utilized by waste haulers operating in  the City of Milton.        Table 5.1.  Landfills  Facility Name Permit Number Facility Description Address City State  Chadwick Landfill 060‐072D(L) C&D 13700 Chadwick Farm Rd Roswell GA  Cobb County Composting Plant 033‐095P(CO) MSW / C&D 1897 County Services Pkwy Marietta GA  Eagle Point Landfill 058‐012D(MSWL) MSW 8880 Old Federal Rd Ballground GA  Pine Bluff Landfill 028‐039D(SL) MSW 13809 East Cherokee Dr Ballground GA  Source: Survey of Waste Haulers conducted by the City of Milton & Environmental Protection Division (EPD)   Figure 3 5.1 illustrates the locations of landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers utilized by waste  haulers operating in the City.       5.1.2 Transfer Stations    According to the information provided in the survey, the following four transfer stations are being  utilized by haulers collecting waste in the City of Milton.  These transfer stations and permit numbers  are listed in Table 5.2 below.      Table 5.2. Transfer Stations  Facility Name Permit Number Address City State  Alpharetta Transfer Station PBR‐060‐238TS 11465 Maxwell Rd Alpharetta GA  Mauldin Transfer Station PBR‐058‐168TS 175 Mauldin Dr Alpharetta GA  BJ Sanitary Landfill & Recycling Center PBR‐067‐168TS 6461 Corley Rd Norcross GA  Sanifill of Georgia, INC. PBR‐033‐18TS 207 Plant Atkinson Rd Smyrna GA  Source: Survey of Waste Haulers conducted by the City of Milton & Environmental Protection Division (EPD) City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 26    Figure 5.1.  Landfill, Transfer Stations, and Recycling Centers    Figure 5.1  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 27      5.2 Inventory & Assessment of Disposal Facilities Used by the City    A number of different disposal facilities handle waste collected in the City of Milton.  As a result, these  facilities collectively will have more than enough capacity to handle MSW from the City of Milton  throughout the 10‐year planning period of this report.    5.3 Assurance of 10‐Year Capacity    Based on the information provided in the solid waste survey,  approximately 80% of MSW collected in the City is being  disposed of at the Pine Bluff Landfill.  The Eagle Point Landfill  handles 15% of waste collected in the City and the Cobb  County Composting Plant handles roughly 5%.  The assurance  letters are based on the projected 452,305 tons of waste over  the next ten years (as determined in the Waste Stream  Analysis).   The City has broken down this tonnage over the 10‐ year planning period based on the percentages above and has  received assurance letters from Pine Bluff Landfill and Eagle  Point Landfill.  The future status of the Cobb County Composting Plant as a disposal facility for the City of  Milton has become uncertain throughout the process of preparing this document.  As a result, the City  received assurance letters from Pine Bluff (80%) and Eagle Point (20%)    Table 5.3 below shows the  current the breakdown of waste projected to be disposed of at each facility.  It should be noted that  these assurance letters assume that each facility will account for roughly the same percentage of waste  collected in the City over the next ten years.        Table 5.3.  Breakdown of Disposal Locations and Projected Tonnage   Percent Projected Tonnage  Total Projected Waste 100.0% 452,305  Pine Bluff Landfill 80% 361,844  Eagle Point Landfill 15% 67,846  Cobb County Composting Plant 5% 22,615      Included in Appendix B are the assurance letters from the landfills accepting waste from Milton.      5.4 Contingency Strategy    Natural and/or Manmade Disaster    A major disaster, whether natural or manmade has the potential to produce debris in the form of trees,  sand, gravel, building/construction materials, vehicles, personal property, etc.  The total quantity and  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 28    type of debris generated is a function of the location, type of event, magnitude, duration, and intensity.   These factors collectively determine the approach the City will take to address the debris problem as  well as the associated costs and timeframe for removal.  In an effort to be better prepared for such a  situation, the City has adopted an Emergency Operations Plan which provides a detailed and  comprehensive action plan for Milton’s first responders and support staff.  In summary, the City will  address any and all “hot spot” areas first.  These areas include major routes, emergency services  transportation routes, and any other areas that pose a threat to safety and/or health.  Staging areas  have been established throughout the City for the temporary storage of debris.  These areas in include  City owned property, parks, large parking lots, etc.  The City’s action plan is to be in place within 48  hours of the event and will continue until routine operations can resume.  Please note that the existing  condition of land used as a temporary staging area will be assessed and returned to its original  conditional at the end of debris operations. The site(s) selected in the event of a disaster will be based  on the size requirements of the disaster, the projected quantity of debris, and the proximity to the  affected areas.  The sites will be used until permanent disposal sites are identified and available.         Current Landfill is Unable to Accept Waste from the City  There are a number of landfills within a close proximity to the City of Milton.  In addition, the City of  Milton has multiple waste haulers operating in the City.  These waste haulers transport waste to a  variety of landfills and/or waste handling facilities in the area, which makes the City less dependent on  one particular site for disposal.  In the event in which one of the existing facilities is no longer able to  accept waste, the City (and the waste haulers) will arrange for temporary disposal at one of these  facilities.       The City anticipates that there would be a seamless transition in disposal from the perspective of  residents since the resident’s contracted hauler would still be conducting collection.  However, the  transition from the existing disposal facility to a new and/or temporary facility would take place with the  goal of uninterrupted service to customers.  Information would be posted to the City’s website and  available at City Hall to inform residents and businesses about the change in service.         5.5 Needs & Goals    The City has identified the following needs and goals for waste disposal:      Goals:   • Ensure space is available at landfills used by City haulers and transfer stations  • Ensure the City has in place a plan in the event of emergencies     Needs:  • Confirm debris management sites in the City  • Obtain applicable permits and variances for staging areas  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations  • Conduct an audit of haulers to determine where waste collected in the City of going  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 29    6 Land Limitations Element    There are a number of different factors that must be taken into consideration when selecting a suitable  site for development of new landfills and/or other waste handling facilities.  Demographic factors, land  use factors, and environmental factors collectively  place limitations and pose challenges with regard  to finding an appropriate site.      Sites selected for landfills and other related  facilities should not diminish the overall quality of  life for residents in a community.  These sites  should also have a minimal impact on the natural  environment.  The factors discussed in this section  are not designed to prohibit development within  any of these areas.  Rather, this discussion is  included to provide guidance and consideration in an effort to minimize the adverse effects that could  result from selecting a site.    6.1 Natural & Environmental Limitations    This section discusses some of the restrictions with regard to where a solid waste facility can be located  within a City based on federal, state, and local policy.  The items discussed in this section are illustrated  in Figure 4 6.1.  Unless otherwise specified, the City will follow existing state regulations as they apply to  the items defined below.     6.1.1 Water Supply Watersheds    “DNR Rule 391­3­16­.01(7)(c)1 requires that at any location within a small water supply  watershed, new solid waste landfills must have synthetic liners and leachate collection systems.”    The City of Milton is intersected by two water supply watersheds: the Etowah River Watershed and the  Chattahoochee River Watershed.  The Etowah River Watershed accounts for the majority of land area in  Milton, covering roughly 23,300 acres or 93% of the City.  The Chattahoochee River Basin covers roughly  1,700 acres (7%) in the south east corner of the City near the border of Alpharetta.  Synthetic liners and  leachate collection systems will be required as part of any proposed solid waste landfill, per the DNR  rule above.      6.1.2 Groundwater Recharge Areas    “DNR Rule 391­3­16­.02(3)(a) requires that in significant groundwater recharge areas, DNR shall  not issue permits for new solid waste landfills not having synthetic liners and leachate collection  systems.”  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 30      A groundwater recharge area is a surface land area where water that enters an aquifer is first  absorbed into the ground.  The southern portion of the City of Milton falls within the border of a  groundwater recharge area.  This area covers approximately 1,100 acres and accounts for 4% of the City.   In accordance with the DNR rule above, any proposed solid waste landfill will be required to contain  synthetic liners and leachate collection systems.       6.1.3 Wetlands    “DNR Rule 391­3­16­.03(3)(e) establishes that solid waste landfills may constitute an  unacceptable use of a wetland.”    “DNR Rule 391­3­4­.05(1)(e) prohibits the development of solid waste landfills in wetlands, as  defined by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, unless evidence is provided by the applicant to EPD that  use of such wetlands has been permitted or otherwise authorized under all other applicable state and  federal laws and rules.”    The City of Milton contains roughly 1,200 acres of wetlands, which accounts for roughly 5% of the total  land area in the City.  Applicable DNR rules will be referenced and applicants will be required to obtain a  Section 404 Permit prior to getting a Land Disturbance Permit.  6.1.4 River Corridors    “DNR Rule 391­3­16­.04(4)(h) prohibits the development of new solid waste landfills within  protected river corridors.”    The Little River flows along the western border of Milton and Cherokee County.  The City will ensure  that development be prohibited along this protected river corridor.     6.1.5 Protected Mountains    “DNR Rule 391­3­16­.05(4)(l) prohibits the development of new solid waste landfills in areas  designated as protected mountains.”    There are no protected mountains in the City of Milton.  6.1.6 Floodplains    “DNR Rule 391­3­4­.05(1)(d) stipulates that any solid waste landfill located in the 100­year  floodplain shall not restrict the flow of the 100­year flood, reduce the temporary water storage  capacity of the floodplain, or result in a washout of solid waste so as to pose a threat to human health  or the environment.”    The City of Milton contains roughly 1,770 acres of land that falls within the boundaries of the FEMA 100‐ year flood plain.  All applicants proposing development within the 100‐year floodplain are required to  obtain a Section 404 Permit prior to receiving a Land Disturbance Permit.  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 31      6.1.7 Fault Zones, Seismic Impact Zones & Unstable Areas     “DNR Rule 391­3­4­.05(1)(f) focuses on fault areas and requires that new landfill units and lateral  expansions of existing landfills not be located within 200 feet of a fault that has had a displacement in  Holocene time, unless an alternative setback distance of less than 200 feet will prevent damage to the  structural integrity of the landfill and will protect human health and the environment.”    “DNR Rule 391­3­4­.05(1)(g) prohibits the development of new landfills and lateral expansions of  existing landfills in seismic impact zones, unless all landfill containment structures, including existing  landfill liners, leachate collection systems, and surface water control systems, are designed to resist the  maximum horizontal acceleration in lithified earth material for the site.”    “DNR Rule 391­3­4­.05(1)(h), existing landfills and lateral expansions of existing landfills located  in an unstable area must demonstrate that engineering measures have been incorporated into the  landfill’s design to ensure that the integrity of the structural components of the landfill will not be  compromised.”    An engineer (P.E.) or registered geologist is required to conduct a hydro‐geological assessment at the  proposed location of any new solid waste disposal facility.  The potential for problems to result from  development on fault zones, areas susceptible to seismic activity, and unstable ground are evaluated as  part of this assessment.  The DNR rules for each of these items are listed above.       6.1.8 Significant Groundwater Recharge Areas    “DNR Rule 391­3­4­.05(1)(j) requires new solid waste landfills or expansions of existing facilities  within two miles of a significant groundwater recharge areas to have liners and leachate collection  systems, with the exception of facilities accepting waste generated from outside the county in which  the facility is located. In that case, the facility must be totally outside of any area designated as a  significant groundwater recharge area.”    The southern portion of the City of Milton falls within the border of a significant groundwater recharge  area.  This area covers approximately 1,100 acres and accounts for 4% of the City.  Synthetic liners and  leachate collection systems will be required as part of any existing or proposed solid waste facility within  two miles of the recharge area.  If the facility accepts waste from outside the county, the facility will not  be permitted within the groundwater recharge area, per the DNR rule above.          City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 32    Figure 6.1.  Natural and Environmental Limitations    City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 33      6.2 Land Use & Zoning Limitations  6.2.1 Zoning Restrictions    “DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1)(a) requires that the site must conform to all local  zoning/land use ordinances, and that written verification of such be submitted to EPD.”    Landfills, recycling collection centers, and transfer stations are permitted in the M‐2 zoning classification  as stated in Section 10.1 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.  Based on the existing zoning data from the City,  there are no areas currently zoned M‐2.  It should be noted, while current zoning classifications may  prohibit or limit development of solid waste facilities, the possibility of granting a variance or other  exception still exists.  As a result, it is important for decisions makers to consider land uses and  environmental conditions when reviewing the proposed locations of solid waste facilities.   6.2.2 National Historic Sites    No nationally listed historic sites are located in the City of Milton.  6.2.3 Airport Safety    “DNR Rule 391­3­4­.05(1)(c) requires that new solid waste landfill units or lateral expansions of  existing units shall not be within 10,000 feet of any public use or private use airport runway end used  by turbojet aircraft or within 5,000 feet of any public use or private use airport runway end used by  only piston type aircraft.”    The City of Milton is not within the airport buffers discussed in the DNR rule above.  6.2.4 Political Subdivisions    According to the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act, it is prohibited to develop an  MSW landfill within one‐half mile of an adjacent county’s border without the approval of the governing  authority.  The City of Milton is bordered by Cherokee County to the West and Forsyth County to the  East.  Areas of the City affected by this regulation are depicted in Figure 5 6.2.      City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 34    Figure 6.2 – Land Use Limitations    City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 35    6.3 Plan Consistency    Prior to the EPD issuing a permit for a new solid waste handling facility the facility or facility expansion  must be consistent with the Solid Waste Management Plan.  Milton will use the following to determine  if a proposed facility is consistent with the City’s Solid Waste Management Plan as well as the  community vision as defined in the Comprehensive Plan.    It will be the responsibility of the site owner/operator to submit a written document to the City 60 days  prior to filing for a solid waste handling permit.  In short, the document must address: (1) how the  proposed facility meets the goals and objectives identified in the Solid Waste Management Plan; and (2)  the impact the facility will have on the community.  These items and the other requirements are listed  below.    1. Any proposed facility shall meet the specific goals identified in the Solid Waste Management  Plan, specifically the impact on current solid waste facilities, collection, disposal, and existing  reduction and recycling efforts in the City.    2. Any proposed facility and its operations plan shall minimize its impact on the community  according to the following areas:  a. Transportation.  The impact to vehicle traffic and public safety around the proposed  facility and throughout the City shall not reduce the level of service by more than one  letter for all roadways and intersections within 2,000 feet (without improvements).  b. Natural & Cultural Resources.  The impact of the facility to natural and cultural  resources in the City not already covered shall be minimized to the greatest extent  practicable.  c. Rates.  The impact to residential and commercial solid waste management rates shall  not cause an increase in collection or disposal rates.    3. Any proposed facility shall provide financial assurance to address potential environmental  issues.    4. Any proposed facility shall meet the geographic site limitations defined in this Solid Waste  Management Plan.    5. Any proposed facility shall be an allowable use based on existing zoning.    The City Council will hold at least one public hearing on the proposed facility to get feedback from City  residents.  Notification of the public hearing will be done in accordance with the City’s policy.   Additionally, the meeting agenda for the hearing will be made available at City Hall and on the City’s  website one week prior to the hearing.     Based on the results of the initial public hearing, City Council  can decide whether additional public meetings are necessary.  Following the public meeting(s), the City  Council will evaluate the proposed facility and all related documentation for consistency with the Solid  Waste Management Plan and goals established in the Comprehensive Plan.  The applicant will be  notified within 30 days regarding the status of the review.  The City Council will either determine that  the proposed facility is consistent with the Solid Waste Management Plan or document any  inconsistencies.  The applicant will have the opportunity to address any inconsistencies and resubmit  the application to City Council for review.  Once a proposed facility is considered acceptable by the City,  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 36    the Council will issue a letter to the applicant stating the facility is consistent with the Solid Waste  Management Plan.       6.4 Needs & Goals    The City has identified the following needs and goals with regard to land limitations:      Goals:   • Ensure that any new or expanded facilities are compliant with State and federal regulations as  well as local requirements.  • Ensure that regulations, codes, and policies are consistent with the community’s vision and  desire for new facilities    Needs:  • Coordinate the Solid Waste plan with CPAC  • Identify any additional limiting factors  • Maintain maps/GIS datasets related to land limitations  • Evaluate and eliminate loopholes in the City’s zoning code that could result in the development  of unwanted facilities  • Ensure zoning requirements are consistent with SWMP  • Use Solid Waste Plan to enforce siting requirements for new facilities  • Identify potential sites for recycling center and/or drop off location for recyclables            City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 37    7 Public Education and Involvement    7.1 Inventory of Public Education & Involvement Programs    A number of educational opportunities, events and programs are available to the residents of Milton.  Listed below are some of the main organizations offering education and involvement opportunities to  residents and businesses in the City:  • City of Milton  • Milton Grows Green  • Keep North Fulton Beautiful  • Hopewell Middle School Environmental Program  • Milton High School Environmental Club   The table below includes the name, description, organization that facilitates the program/event, and the  target audience.      Table 7.1.  Public Education  Program/Activity Description  PUBLIC EDUCATION Website The City's website contains information about trash collection, recycling, yard trimming pickup, water and fire restrictions, and other services offered by the City. The City’s of Milton website may be found at http://cityofmiltonga.us. E-mail On an as-required basis, the City will e-mail bulletins specific to an immediate communication need. Examples include drought and burning restrictions, Council meetings, committee openings, special events, etc. Citizens may request being added to the City’s distribution list by sending an e-mail to info@cityofmiltonga.us. News Organizations The Milton Herald, The Beacon, Milton Neighbor and Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) provide printed news regarding the City of Milton and surrounding areas. Local affiliates of ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX carry televised news stories. City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 38    Program/Activity Description  PUBLIC EDUCATION Public Events Milton holds numerous “fun” events throughout the year offering citizens the opportunity to be a part of the City while fostering the sense of a close-knit community. Popular annual events include the annual Milton-Round-Up and the Milton Christmas Festival. Both offer opportunities to educate and involve citizens in eco-friendly activities such as Christmas tree recycling, water harvesting and committee volunteer positions. Recycling bins are provided at all public events, coordinated through the efforts of Milton Grows Green. Further, Bell Memorial Park, Hopewell Baseball and Community Waste Services (CWS) partnered to provide recycling containers throughout the park at no cost to the City.     Table 7.2.  Public Involvement  Program/Activity Description PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Milton Grows Green As the 2008 recipient of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s CREATE Award, and by proclamation of Milton City Council on October 6, 2008, Milton Grows Green (MGG) advocates responsibly managed growth by conserving and protecting resources, while preserving Milton’s heritage and natural landscape for future generations. With a Governing Board consisting of thirteen volunteer citizens from across all districts and business partners, MGG will assist the city in identifying and implementing a variety of environmental activities. These include identifying and encouraging greener building practices, protecting natural resources, raising awareness through education, working towards a “green” designation for Milton and pursuing grants in coordination with other city and community initiatives. For more information or to volunteer, contact Milton Grows Green at MiltonGrowsGreen@earthlink.net. Adopt-A-Road The Adopt-A-Road program offers residents, businesses and organizations the opportunity to get more involved in keeping Milton’s roadsides litter free. A newly designed Milton specific Adopt-A-Road sign clearly identifies the adopting individual, business or organization by placing a plaque under the main sign. Milton’s Adopt-A-Road program is administered by Milton Grows Green and may be contacted at MiltonGrowsGreen@earthlink.net for adoptee information. City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 39    Program/Activity Description PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Rivers Alive Sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Rivers Alive is an annual volunteer cleanup event, generally held in October, targeting Georgia’s 70,150 miles of waterways including streams, rivers, lakes, beaches and wetlands. Concentrating on Little River, Chicken Creek and other waterways in the Etowah and Coosa Basins, for over twelve years, Bailey Farm and Gardens, Inc. has organized hundreds of volunteers from scouts, church groups, schools and other civic minded organizations in cleaning up Milton waterways. For more information about Rivers Alive programs in Milton, contact MiltonGrowsGreen@earthlink.net or Bailey Farm and Gardens, Inc. at BaileyFarmAndGardens@mindspring.com. Adopt-A-Stream With over 14,000 statewide volunteers, the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program, through the Water Protection Branch of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, collects data and monitors water quality elements in Georgia’s creeks and streams. Locally, the Milton Grows Green Environmental School Program piloted at Hopewell Middle School, with assistance from TAG Science teacher, Mr. Tom Sewell, and in conjunction with Bailey Farm and Gardens, Inc., has trained numerous students, parents and teachers in water monitoring techniques. For more information or to get involved, contact MiltonGrowsGreen@earthlink.net. Bring One For The Chipper The state’s annual Christmas tree recycling program, locally sponsored by Milton Grows Green, Freeman Tree Care and the Milton Public Safety Department, Christmas tree recycling promotes eco-friendly alternatives to disposing trees in local landfills. Recycled trees are used for mulch, fuel and fish habitats. Since 1991, more than 2,000,000 tree seedlings have been distributed to Christmas tree recyclers. For more information contact MiltonGrowsGreen@earthlink.net. Storm Drain Marking Coordinated by Milton Grows Green, with the goal of educating citizens on the proper use of our storm drain systems, the initial Milton-specific pilot recruited volunteers from the Girl Scouts, Eco-Explorers and Hopewell Middle School in placing more than 100 markers on storm drains throughout Milton’s many neighborhoods. This is expected to be an ongoing project with over 300 storm drains scheduled to be marked by the end of 2009. For more information or to get involved, contact MiltonGrowsGreen@earthlink.net.   7.2 Adequacy of current Public Education and Involvement Programs    Current programs in Milton place the majority of focus on education and volunteerism.  The website,  newspaper, and brochures are all great methods of providing residents with information.  However, as  illustrated in the table above, Milton offers a number of public involvement opportunities with little cost  to the City.  As Milton moves forward with implementation of the Solid Waste Plan, a more coordinated  approach to public involvement should be pursued in order to facilitate the 10% waste reduction goal  established for this plan.        City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 40    7.3 Needs & Goals    The City has identified the following needs and goals with regard to public education and involvement:    Goals:   • Increase avenues of public education and involvement  • Increase awareness of existing opportunities for recycling and proper solid waste disposal.   • Encourage a reduction in generation of household waste through education.    Needs:  • Hold Amnesty Day and Household Amnesty Day  • Establish an email blast to promote education and involvement opportunities  • Add/update the City’s website to recognize businesses that recycle  • Add/Update the City’s website with related links  • Produce an informational packet for new residents  • Explore potential for composting site in the City  • Use TARA (or other Committee) to educate other groups on solid waste topics  • Explore organics recycling program / facility    City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 41      8 Implementation Program    8.1 Summary of Needs and Goals    The needs and goals identified in the waste reduction, collection, disposal, land limitations, and public  education and involvement sections are summarized below.    Table 8.1. Summary of Needs and Goals   Reduction Goals  Achieve the waste reduction goal established in the Solid Waste Management Plan  Increase participation in residential and commercial recycling  Reduce the generation of solid waste through source reduction  Encourage / increase waste reduction in schools  Needs  Implement mandatory recycling for residents and business  Explore and encourage participation in programs that promote the re‐use of items otherwise sent to  landfills  Conduct a survey of businesses to determine what types of recycling programs they would likely participate  in  Update site plan requirements to include recycling areas and solid waste areas  Study the feasibility of the City establishing a single‐stream recycling program  Investigate a pay‐as‐you‐throw program for the City  Coordinate with the City of Roswell Recycling Center  Identify potential drop off location for recyclables in the City  Establish a rewards/recognition program for businesses that recycle  Ensure/require haulers to include recycling in their cost of service  Better track quantities of waste collected and progress toward the waste reduction goal  Encourage the use of household compactors  Work with schools to establish waste reduction / recycling competitions  Pursue solid waste and waste reduction grants    City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 42     Collection Goals  Ensure that waste collection is consistent and efficient  Provide easy and convenient service to residents  Ensure ordinances for solid waste are clear, enforceable, and reflect the goals of this plan  Ensure franchise fees are collected and used for solid waste related activities and infrastructure  Needs  Identify potential locations for a recycling facility  Establish a local drop off facility for recyclable in Milton  Evaluate and revise existing ordinances related to solid waste  Better enforce reporting requirement for haulers operating in the City  Ensure all haulers operating in the City are doing so legally  Conduct regular cleanups of areas with litter and known hot spots for illegal dumping  Look into ways to make collection more efficient and to reduce traffic related to waste collection in the city         Disposal Goals  Ensure space is available at landfills used by City haulers and transfer stations  Ensure the City has in place a plan in the event of emergencies  Needs  Confirm debris management sites in the City  Obtain applicable permits and variances for staging areas  Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations  Conduct an audit of haulers to determine where waste collected in the City is going         Land Limitations Goals  Ensure that any new or expanded facilities are compliant with State and federal regulations as well as local  requirements  Ensure that regulations, codes, and policies are consistent with the community’s vision and desire for new  facilities  Needs  Coordinate the Solid Waste plan with CPAC  Identify any additional limiting factors  Maintain maps/GIS datasets related to land limitations  Evaluate and eliminate loopholes in the City’s zoning code that could result in the development of  unwanted facilities  Ensure zoning requirements are consistent with SWMP  Use Solid Waste Plan to enforce siting requirements for new facilities  Identify potential sites for recycling center and/or drop off location for recyclables    City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 43     Education / Involvement Goals  Increase avenues of public education and involvement  Increase awareness of existing opportunities for recycling and proper solid waste disposal  Encourage a reduction in generation of household waste through education  Needs  Hold Amnesty Day and Household Amnesty Day  Establish an email blast to promote education and involvement opportunities  Add/update the City’s website to recognize businesses that recycle  Add/Update the City’s website with related links  Produce an informational packet for new residents  Explore potential for composting site in the City  Use TARA (or other Committee) to educate other groups on solid waste topics  Explore organics recycling program / facility        City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 44    8.2 Implementation Strategy    This section identifies the specific tasks/activities, timeframe for implementation, responsible party,  estimated costs and funding source for the items identified in this report.  The short‐term work program  is defined as the first five years of the implementation strategy and is designed to ensure that the City of  Milton moves forward with the goals and more specifically, the projects identified in this plan.  The  short‐term work program will be submitted to the DCA every five years to demonstrate that the City has  implemented the tasks outlined below.      Table 8.2.  Implementation Strategy  Activity 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year to Complete Responsible Party Cost Estimate Funding Source Waste Reduction  Make curbside recycling mandatory  for residents   X         2010 PWD To Be  Determined  Capital  Fund  Make recycling mandatory for  businesses   X         2010 PWD To Be  Determined  Capital  Fund  Milton should participate in  “Freecycle.org” or similar program  that promotes the re‐use of items  otherwise sent to landfills    X X X X X X X X X 2009  Volunteer  / Citizen  groups  Volunteer/  Committee Volunteer  Survey the existing businesses to see  what recycling programs they  participate in or would like to have  available to them.    X         2010 City Staff $10,000 Capital  Fund  Require recycling and solid waste  areas in the site plans for new  commercial development   X          2009 City Staff Staff Time Capital  Fund  Study the feasibility for the City to  collect fees and establish a City  coordinated single‐stream recycling  program   X X         2010 PWD $25,000 Capital  Fund  Investigate the potential for a “pay‐as‐ you‐throw” program   X         2010 PWD Volunteer/  Committee  Capital  Fund  Coordinate with the City of Roswell  Recycling Center to explore  opportunities for Milton to utilize this  facility.   X X         2010 PWD Staff Time Capital  Fund  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 45    Activity 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year to Complete Responsible Party Cost Estimate Funding Source Identify potential drop off locations for  recyclables and bulk items within the  City.    X X        2011 City Staff Volunteer/  Committee  General  Fund  Establish an award / recognition  program for businesses that recycle  (either through the City or MGG).    X         2010  PWD /  MGG /  TARA  $15,000 Capital  Fund  Require haulers to include recycling in  their cost of service  X X         2010 City Staff Staff Time Capital  Fund  Set up a system to better track  tonnage collected and progress  toward the reduction goal   X X         2010 City Staff $15,000 Capital  Fund  Encourage the use of household trash  compactors  X X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff Staff Time General  Fund  Work with the Milton Schools to  establish quarterly waste reduction /  recycling competitions    X         N/A PWD /  TARA  Volunteer/  Committee  General  Fund  Set up of “Task Force” that could  include both City staff and volunteers  to evaluate and enforce reporting  requirements    X         2010 City Staff To Be  Determined  Capital  Fund  Pursue grants related to waste  reduction   X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff Volunteer/  Committee  Capital  Fund  Waste Collection  Identify potential locations for a  recycling facility.   X         2010 City Staff Volunteer/  Committee  Capital  Fund  Establish a local facility in Milton to  accommodate recycling drop off.  Coordinate with the Roswell Recycling  Facility.    X         2010 City Staff To Be  Determined  Capital  Fund  Evaluate and revise existing solid  waste ordinance to ensure it is  adequate and enforceable   X X         2010 Planning  / Zoning  To Be  Determined  General  Fund  Enforce reporting requirements for  haulers  X X X X X X X X X X N/A PWD Staff Time Capital  Fund  Conduct regular cleanups in areas with  litter and known hot spots for illegal  dumping   X X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff $500 per  location  Capital  Fund  Audit haulers in the City to determine  if any are operating illegally.  X X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff Staff Time Capital  Fund  Consider one or more of the following:   City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 46    Activity 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year to Complete Responsible Party Cost Estimate Funding Source 1. Require Homeowners association to  contract with one hauler.   X         2010 PWD Staff Time Capital  Fund  2. Break the city into zones and  contract with one hauler for each  zone.    X         2010 PWD Staff Time Capital  Fund  3. The City will contract with one or  more haulers to perform solid waste  pickup in the City.    X         2010 PWD Staff Time Capital  Fund  4. The City will contract with one or  more haulers to pick up recycling, yard  waste and/or bulk items.    X         2010 PWD Staff Time Capital  Fund  Waste Disposal  Identify and confirm Debris  Management sites in Milton.  X X         2010 City Staff Staff Time General  Fund  Perform environmental permitting and  get applicable land use variances for  these sites in accordance with EPD  requirements.   X X         2010 City Staff $20,000 General  Fund  Comply with state and federal  regulations that deal with facilities and  operations   X X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff Staff Time General  Fund  Audit the private haulers to determine  where they are disposing of the waste  collected.   X X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff $15,000 General  Fund  Land Limitations  Coordinate this plan with the Milton  CPAC committee.  X X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff Staff Time General  Fund  Identify any additional limiting factors  that the City wishes to consider  beyond that which is required by EPD.   X X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff Staff Time General  Fund  Maintain City maps/GIS database with  regard to environmental, land use, and  zoning limitations for solid waste  facilities within the City.   X X X X X X X X X X N/A GIS Staff Time General  Fund  Explore and eliminate any loopholes in  the City’s zoning code and special use  permit requirements  that will allow  for the siting of unwanted solid waste  facilities.   X X X X X X X X X X N/A Planning  / Zoning Staff Time General  Fund  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 47    Activity 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year to Complete Responsible Party Cost Estimate Funding Source Enforce siting requirements for any  new facility based on the consistency  with the Solid Waste Management  Plan   X X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff Staff Time General  Fund  Conduct an inventory of sites in the  City that have the potential to be used  as a drop off location for recyclables  and/or bulk items.   X X         2010 GIS Volunteer/  Committee  General  Fund  Ensure zoning requirements and  allowances are consistent with the  solid waste management plan   X X X X X X X X X X N/A Planning  / Zoning Staff Time General  Fund  Identify potential sites for a recycling  center and ensure that its zoning is  consistent with this use.   X X         2010 Planning  / Zoning  Volunteer/  Committee  General  Fund  Public Education  Add information to the City’s website  to recognize businesses in the  community that do a good job of  recycling and reducing waste.   X X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff Staff Time General  Fund  Hold an Amnesty Day in the City twice  a year  X X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff $10,000 per  year  Capital  Fund  Establish an email blast to get the  word out about public education and  involvement opportunities.   X X X X X X X X X X N/A Various  Groups  Staff / Civic  Groups  General  Fund  Produce an information packet for  new residents to educate people  about City services as well as waste  reduction, recycling, composting, and  disposal/drop off locations    X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff $5,000 General  Fund  Explore the potential for a composting  site in the City  X          2009 City Staff Volunteer/  Committee  General  Fund  Have the TARA committee speak to  various groups about solid waste  related topics   X X X X X X X X X X N/A TARA Volunteer/  Committee  General  Fund  Explore a organics recycling program /  facility    X        2011 City Staff Volunteer/  Committee  General  Fund  Hold a Household Hazardous Amnesty  event   X         2010 City Staff  / MGG  $20,000 per  year  General  Fund  Add links to the City’s website for  related websites, such as school,  Homeowners Associations, etc.   X X X X X X X X X X N/A City Staff Staff Time General  Fund  City of Milton  Solid Waste Management Plan    Ecological Planning Group  Page 48      8.3 Plan Updates & Amendments    The City will review the implementation strategy on an annual basis to ensure the short‐term work  program is on schedule.  The implementation strategy and short‐term work program will be updated  every few years as necessary to account for unforeseen needs and goals that were not identified in the  initial Solid Waste Management Plan.       City of Milton 13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite 107C Milton, GA 30004 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members From: Tom Wilson, Community Development Director Date: October 8, 2009 for Submission onto the October 19, 2009 City Council Meeting Agenda Item: A Resolution adopting the Community Assessment and the Community Participation Plan of the draft City of Milton 2008-2028 Comprehensive Plan COM (City Manager’s Office) Recommendation: To approve the attached resolution seeking approval of the Community Assessment and the Community Participation Plan. Background: The preparation of the City’s first Comprehensive Plan was initiated in 2007. Utilizing the new Georgia Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning, both the Community Participation Plan (CPP) and the Community Assessment portions of the Plan are completed. The state planning regulation requires three basic sections of the Comprehensive Plan: 1. Community Assessment; 2. Community Participation Plan; and 3. Community Agenda In a letter dated May 28, 2008, ARC and DCA agreed that the Community Assessment and the Community Participation Plan were developed in accordance with the state regulations and authorized the City of Milton to proceed with the final phase of the plan which is the Community Agenda. Discussion: There are tw0 documents that now need to be approved by the City. This resolution is asking the Mayor and City Council to officially approve the: 1. Community Assessment; and 2. Community Participation Plan Although both, the Community Assessment and the Community Participation Plan, were certified as compliant back in May of 2008, they were never formally adopted by the City of Milton. Adoption of these plans is a necessary step at this time. To do otherwise may cause problems when the Community Agenda is submitted to ARC and DCA later this year. City of Milton 13000 Deerfield Parkway Suite 107C Milton, GA 30004 CPAC and Staff continue to work with the community-based involvement process toward the completion of the Community Agenda, the final phase for the City of Milton Comprehensive Plan initiative. In addition, the CPAC has reviewed the comments outlined in the compliance letter regarding the Partial Plan Update and will incorporate them in the Community Agenda. Concurrent Review: Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager CPAC Attachment: • ARC compliance letter dated May 28, 2008-Community Assessment and Community Participation Plan STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON RESOLUTION NO. 09- RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT AND THE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PLAN OF THE DRAFT CITY OF MILTON 2008-2028 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council and the Mayor of the City of Milton, GA while in a Regular Meeting on October 5, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. as follows: WHEREAS, the City, established in 2006, currently operates under the Fulton County’s Focus Fulton 2025 Comprehensive Plan, originally adopted by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in November 2005 and adopted by the City of Milton on November 1, 2006; and WHEREAS, the preparation of the City’s first Comprehensive Plan was initiated in 2007. Utilizing the new Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning adopted by the Department of Community Affairs in 2005 as the underlying foundation for the task of developing the City’s first Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, a 16-person Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) was appointed by Mayor and City Council to facilitate the development of the City Comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, state planning regulation requires three basic sections of the Comprehensive Plan: (1) the Community Assessment, (2) the Community Participation Plan, and (3) the Community Agenda; and WHEREAS, in 2008, the City of Milton completed the first two components, the Community Assessment and the Community Participation Plan as part of the City’s first Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, on April 14, 2008, the Mayor and City Council reviewed and approved the submittal of the Community Assessment and the Community Participation Plan to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Atlanta Regional Commission for review and consideration; and WHEREAS, on May 28, 2008, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Atlanta Regional Commission determined that the Community Assessment and the Community Participation Plan met the Local Planning compliance requirements; and WHEREAS, it is obligatory for the City Council of the City of Milton to adopt the Community Assessment and the Community Participation Plan components well in advance of the City’s transmittal of the third component, the Community Agenda NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council and the Mayor of the City of Milton does hereby approve; 1. The Community Assessment; and 2. The Community Participation Plan RESOLVED this ______ day of October 2009. Approved: ____________________________ Joe Lockwood, Mayor Attest: ____________________________ Jeanette R. Marchiafava, City Clerk May 28,2008 The Honorable Joe Luckwood, Mayor City of Milton 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 Milton, GA 30004 RE: Comprehensive Plan Update Dear Mayor Lockwood: We have completed the regional review of the City of Milton's Community Assessment. We are pleased to inform you that the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has determined that the Comrnunity Assessment and Community Participation Plan meet the Local Planning compliance requirements. The scope of the Atlanta RegionaI Commission's (ARC) review focuses on the adequacy of issue- identification and regonal planning issues of the Community Assessment. Please review the attached coinments from ARC and BCA. You do not need to re-submit your Community Assessment for review, but we strongly recommend that you consider these comments as you move forward in the planning process. I commend you and the City of Johns Creek for your commitment to the comprehensive planning process. Please contact Jon Tuley at 404-463-5581 if you have any questions or if we can provide further assistance. Charles Krautler Director Enclosures: 3 C: Jim Frederick, Georgia Department of Community Affairs Tom Wilson, Community Development Director ARC REVIEW FINDINGSREPORT City of Milton -Communitv Assessment Accorcling fo the Minimum Planning Stundnrds, f he Atlanta Regional Cornrnissia~~ revietts the Cornrnrini@ Assessment +forifs udeqzmcy in identzhing poten tial issues and uppurrunities to be dealt with in the subsequent porfions of the plan. ARC also reviews fhe Coalmiinity Assessment to identi& potential opporhcnities for interjr~risdilictionaI/regianalsolutions to common issues. In addifion,ARC wiJI compile and reviett!comarents received from other interested parties. Comments received from interested parties: Attached are comments from ARC'S Environmental Plannii~gDivision and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Adequacy in identifying issues: The City of Milton has generally done an adequate job in identifying issues to be addressed in the comprehensive plan. Items that did not appear to be adequately addressed or that may need revision include: Section A: Issues and Opportunities The issues and opportunities section covers most topics that the city should address, however, the section has several topics that are hard to understand and even confusing. While the topics themselves are appropriate, many should be reworded and done so in a way that anyone, planner or everyday citizen, can pick up the plan and understand what is being discussed. o For reference, a few topic discussions that should be improved are: Page A-1 0, "(6) Development parterns don't encourage interaction with neighbors" Page A-1 4, (1) Regional and multi-jurisdictional coordination and cooperation'" The importance rankings seem to be missing from most of the issues and opportunities, if this is intentional it should be explained. a At the end of "a. Development Patterns Issues" en page A-5, an issue could be added stressing the growth pressures on the city that will make it difficult to slow or prevent growth in the areas identified as rural. Maybe called "Maintaining Rural Character in designated parts of the City". To coincide with the above added issue. At the end of '%. Development Patterns Opportunities" on page Ad, an issue could be added discussing the opportunity to focus development in already developed areas thus relieving pressure on the less developed areas. Otha opportunities could include growth of the tax base and the use of existing infrastructure instead of building new capacity where it is not wanted. Pages A-8 -A-9, regarding the discussion on "No sense of place.. .",the city should talk with the other new cities in the region that have gone through this same process. The location of Milton's city hall should be a highly visible and highly accessible location. -Page A-1 1, "(8) Not enough affordable housing", first sentence of the fourth paragraph should not include, "or close by." The City cannot control what other jurisdictions do and must do its part in creating affordable housing in the region. It is helpful to show whatlwhere affordable housing is already available in the City and compare to neighboring jurisdictions. o The plan could also mention the congestion issues associated with this inability to provide affordable housing close to jobs. Page A-1 8, "b. Preservation/Conservation Opportunities", introductory paragraph needs to include language about preserving environment not just providing recreational facilities. City could identify areas that are available for presen/ation/conservation. Page A-1 8, "b. PreservatiodConservation Opportunities", another opportunity is the development or adoption of zoning supportive of preservation and consesvation. o There are several conservation subdivision codes in the Atlanta regon that can be adapted to Milton's specific needs. o Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) have been implemented in south Falton county and the city of Chattahoochee Hills and could be a viable option for protecting environmentaTly sensitive areas or rural properties that the City desires to keep in its current developed state. Page A-20, "b. Mobility Opportunities", the City should review the ARC Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan to identify potential conflicts and solutions. m Page A-2 1 -A-22, '"13) Not enough affordable housing", as stated before, the City cannot depend on other jurisdictions to provide affordable housing for its workers. Page A-2 1, "6. Economic Development", the City should consider parhering with the City of Alpharetta to earn hnds for an LC1 study in the Windward area as this is the City's best option for dense, mixed-use and multi-modal development-771eEnviro-onmentnl!Division at ARC It as several important comments on this section, see attaclzment. Potential inter-jurisdictionaVre~ona1solutions: Based on the issues affecting Milton, these are a few potential interjurisdicational and regional solutions that should be explored when debeloping the-remainder of the comprehensive plan. These include: Section I -City Projle-Work with o~ganizationssuch as PEDS to coordinate safe routes to school programs. * Continue coordination with MARTA, GRTA and ARC to ensure existing and future bus routes/stops are appropriately planned for and incorporated in the regional transportation network and land use plan. Take into consideration circulation from proposed future transit stations including shuttles, bike, and pedestrian facilities. Other Comments: On page D4-5, the plan discusses cost-burdened households. This section is a good narrative about cost-burdened households but it needs to include statistics for Milton and the North Fulton area. Attached are the cost-burdened statistics for the two census tracts in Milton (1 15.01 and 1 16.04) from the American FactFinder website. While this data is not completely accurate for the City, it is a good estimate to work from. Page D4-4, Table 4.7 -Jobs-Housing Balance does not display jobs-housing balance for the City of Milton. Use total l~ouseholdsand employment to calculate the correct ratio. Page D8-11 references MPO area as 10 counties but needs to say 18 counties Pages DX-12 and DS-13 reference Mobility 2030 RTP but should be using Envision 6 RTP and FY 2008-201 3 TP Page D8-13 should say RTP required to be updated every 4 years. How long does Milton plan to rely on assistance from other local governments for public facilities and services? The plan makes no mention of current or planned service areas for city/county services; this is a vital part of the plan and should be inwrporated both in the text as well as in the map. What perfomance measures or evaluation process does the City have in place regarding use of a "privatization" model? Is the City coordinating with other new cities in North Fulton using the same model to share lessons learned? The Iocnl government is encouraged to revise #he Community Assessment to address ll~eserecommendations. For further assistance with adcir~ssingthese recornnzendatiesrs, pIease conract Jon Tdey at 404-463-5581. ARC Environmental Planning Division Comments City of Milton Community Plan May 2,20Q8 ARC Environmental Planning Division has the following comments on the City of Milton Community Assessment Plan: r Part D: Data Appendix. Section 5: Natural and CulturaI Resources, Subsection 5.2, Environmental Planning Criteria. Water Suppl~Watersheds. Page D5-1 : This section discusses the Water Supply Watershed Criteria under the Georgia Part 5 Environmental Planning Criteria. 11 states that the Etowah is not a water supply watershed and that the portion of the City within the Big Creek Watershed is subject to the Part 5 criteria. It is correct that the Little River flows into the Etowah downstream of all water intakes, but the River flows into Lake Allatoona, which is a water suppIy source. However, it is a Corps of Engineas lake and Corps lakes are exempt from the watershed criteria under the current Part 5 Criteria. For Big Creek, the local governments in the watershed developed the Big Creek Watershed Study, which was completed in 2000 and provides alternate protection measures for the watershed, The City may wish to consider the a1 ternate criteria. * Part D: Data Appendix, Section 5: Natural and Cultural Resources, Subsection 5.2, Environmental Planning Criteria, Protected Rivers, Pa~e D5-2: The Etowah is a protected river, as defined in the Criteria, but the Little River is not. This does not prevent the City fiom adopting the protected river criteria, or stricter criteria, if it wishes. Part D: Data Appendix, Section 5: Natural and CuIturaF Resources, Subsection 5.4, Significant Natural Resources, Programs, Rules and Remlations, Metropolitan River Protection Act (MRPAI, Page D5-8: No part of the City is within the River Corridor. The only MRPA requirements that apply in the City are for the adoption of soil erosion and sedimentation and tributary buffer ordinances for areas in the drainage basin of the Chattahoochee River. The City-wide ordinances required under other legislation already meet these criteria. Part D: Data Appendix. Section 5: Natural and Cultural Resources, Subsection 5.4, Significant Natural Resources, Programs, Rules and Regulations, Page D5-9: This paragraph is untitled but refers to the plans and requirements of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. This paragraph needs to updatjng by stating that in September 2003, the District Board adopted three comprehensive plans to ensure adequate supplies of drinking water, to protect water quality and to minimize the impacts of development on the District's watersheds and downstream water quality and that the City will coordinate with the Atlanta Fulton 'County Water resources Comimissien in implementing the District Plans. Also, the adoption status of the six model ordinances should be addressed. The stream buffer ordinance is discussed in a separate paragraph at the bottom of Page D5-9. The other ordinances should also be cited. Part D:Data Appendix, Section 7: Intergovernmental Coordination, Subsection 7.6, Federal, State, Regional and County Programs, Water Planning Districts, Metropolitan North Geosca Water Planning Dish-ict, Page D7-5: As stated in the previous paragraph, this section needs to reference the current status of the plans. We would like to propose the following language to clarify the Plan status: In September 2003, the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Board adopted three comprehensive plans to ensure adequate supplies of drinking water, to protect water quality and to minimize the impacts of development on the District's watersheds and downstream water quality. The City of Milton will coordinate with the Atlanta Fulton County Water resources Commission in implementing the District PIans. Part E: Compliance with Environmental.Planning Criteria, River Conidor Protection Page E-5: No part of the City is subject to the requirements of the Cha~ahoocheeCorridor Plan. The only Metropolitan River protection Act requirements that apply in portion of the City within the Chattahoochee (Big Creek) Basin are the requirements fox adoption of erosion control and stream buffer ordinances. -- - --- - - - -- Detailcd Tables -American EactFinder Page 1 of 2 HCT882. HOUSEH.0LDJEIGQME..IN~999 BY SELECTED MONTHLY OWNER COSE AS-A PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN 1999.[571-Universe-Specified-owner_+ccupied ho_u_singuni$ Data Set: Census 200O&mrnarv File 4 (SF 4) -Sample Data NOTE Data based on a sample. For information an confidentialityprotection, sampling ermr, nonsampllng error, defin~t~ons, seeand count corred~ons M~facSfinder,ce~us.gov/homelenldatanoleslex~sf4htrn. --_ ---- - ---- Census Tmct I 15.01, Fulton County, Georgia Census Tract 116.04, ful&-Eounty, Georgia Total: 3.498 3,609 Less than $10,000: -_ _ -9 1 2--_ -_ -_ ---------85 Less Ihan 20 percent n n 20 to 24-percent _ 25 to 29 percent 30 to 34 percent 35 percent or mare Not computed $10.000 to $19.999: Less than 20 percent -16, 8 20 to 24 percent v ..-18 -9 25 to 29 percent 10 9 30 to 34 percent 0 8 35 percent or more -". "___ ---78 _ __..-_ ---37 Not computed s20.000 to $34,999. Less than 20 percent 20 to 24 percent 25 to 29 percent 30 to 34 percent 35 percent or more Not computed 535.~00to 549.999 Less than 20 percent 20 to 24 percent 25 to 29 percent 30 lo 34 percent 35 percent or mom , A 79-a -.,", -" ---156 Not wmputed $50.000 lo $74.999: Less Ihan 20 percent 20 to 24 percent 25 to 29 percent 30 to 34 percent 35 percent or mom Not computed $75.000 to $99,999. Less than 20 percent 1928 -284 A -20 to 24 percent . -_ --136 ....... _ ..-_ _ ..-..175 25 to 29 percent 45 . --. 116 30 to 34 percent -70' 30 35 percent or more 79 59 Not computed $100.000 to $149.999: Less Ihan 20 percent 20 to 24 percent 25 to 29 percent 30 to 34 percent 35 percent or more Not computed S?50.000or more. Less than 20 percent 20 to 24 percent 25 to 29 percent 30 to 34 percent _ - 35 percent or more Not computed U.S. Census Bureau Sonny Perdue Mike Balatty Governor Cornrniss~oner May 29,2008 Mr. Charles Krautler Executive Director Atlanta Regonal Commission 40 Courtland Street, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. 'Krautlex: Our staff has reviewed the draft Community Assessment and Community Participation Program for the City of Milton and finds that both adequately address the Local Planning Requirements. The City may therefore immediately proceed with development of its Community Agenda. Please include the enclosed listing of planning assistance resources with your report of findings and recommendations to the local government. Our records indicate that the Service Delivery Strategy for Fulton County and its cities must be updated by October 31, 2009. We. recommend that you remind these jurisdictions to renew or renegotiate their Strategy prior to this date in order to remain in compliance with the Service Delivery Strategy Law. Smes R.Fredmck, Director Office of Planning and Quality Growth JFJjwh Enclosure cc: Tom Weyandt, Atlanta Regional Commission Planning Director Jon West, DCA Area Planner RESOURCES FOR LOCAL PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND QUALITY GROWTH Who can help? DCA's Office of Planning and Quality Growth (OPQG) offers a variety of assistance for developing and implementing your local plan and for carrying out quality growth initiatives. This includes: o Facilitation of key plan stakeholder meetings. o Quality community objectives assessment for your city or county. o Facilitated Priority Setting Meetings to get you started with implementing your plan. In these meetings, local officials are guided through an interactive process of identifying which plan implementation activities should be undertaken first and what's needed to get these underway. o Direct: hands-on technical assistance for specific implementation projects. o Resource teams to help develop ideas for your community vision or to develop detailed plans for particular character areas identified in your community vision. Call OPQG at (404) 679-5279 or visit www.georpiaplanning.coin for more infomation about the above assistance resources. E OPQG and its partner organizations offer periodic workshops on a wide variety of planning or quality growth topics, including: o How to develop community vision o Good community participation processes o Alternatives to zoning for regulating development o Impact fees o Effective site plan review Call (404) 679-5279 or visit wvvw.georr;iaplanning~cornfor details and schedule of upcoming training events. You may take your planning and implementation questions directly to the experts by signing up for OPQG-sponsored Quality Growth Advisory Clinics, offered at regular conferences of Georgia Municipal Association and Association County Commissioners of Georgia. Call (404) 679-5279 or visit www.geor~iaplannin~.comfor details and schedule of upcoming events. Review our guidebook on "Selecting a Plan Preparer," available at www.georgiaplanni~.corn,or by calling (404) 679-5279. Many of OPQG's partner organization offer assistance with planning and quality growth issues. Visit the assistance menu at htt~>:/l~.dca.state~~a~us/toolkit/di~for details. Getting good ideas * The State Planning Recommendations are intended to give you good ideas for all aspects of your planning and plan implementation process. They include lists of issues and opportunities; recommended character areas and development strategies for each; suggested stakeholders and public participation techniques; recommended deveIopment patterns to encourage; implementation best practices; and suggested policies. They are available on our website at: htt~://www.dca.state.~a.us/development/Plan~~in~QuaIit~ndex.asp * OPQG provides examples of good local plans that we've previously reviewed on the Georgia Planning website at www.georgiaplanning.cnm. The Quality Growth Toolkit provides a clearinghouse of information and resources about a broad range of implementation tools. It can be accessed through the Georga Quality Growth website at www .geor~aqualitv.~owth.com. Peruse the Qualjty Growth Resource Team Reports to see recommendations made by our team of experts on visits to various communities around the state. These can be accessed by choosing the "Resource Teams" link on ow Georgia QuaIity Growth website at wzvw.~eor~iaaualitvmowth.com. The requirements, plain and simple OPQG's requirements for content and process of deveIoping the required plan updates are found on the web at ww~v.~eor~aplannin~.~om.These include: o Local Planning Requirements -Qualified Local Government (QLG) designation is linked to the successful completion of the update of your Comprehensive Plan in accordance with these requirements. QLG designation enabIes your local government to maintain its eligbility for grants and loans from DCA, the Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority as well as other state agency assistance. o Minimum Planning Sfandardsfor Solid WasfePlanning. Eligibility for solid waste grants, loans and permits from the State, depends upon your local government's Solid Waste Management Plan, which must be prepared in accordance with these standards. o Revising an Existing Sewice Delivery Strategy -provides details about reviewing and/or revising your existing Service Delivery Strategy. o Capital Improvemertcs E!emenl-in order to legally charge impact fees, a local government must include a Capital Improvements Element (CIE) in its Comprehensive Plan. A local government that does not currently include a CIE in its plan can amend the Comprehensive Plan to include a CIE at any time if it wishes to initiate an impact fee program. Gaidebooks am! other rc-~ources OPQG offers several guidebooks on various aspects of plan development and implementation, including: o "Why Do We Plan?" provides an overview of planning, its benefits, and why it is important. o "Planning for Community Involvement'Vfocuses on tools. techniques and best practices for effectively involving stakeholders and the general public in your local planning process. o "Discovering and Flaming Your Community Character" describes character areas, provides tools and techniques for identifying character areas, and discusses the processes for developing a vision for your community. These guidebooks are available at www.georgiaplanning.com or by calling (404) 479-5279. If you're looking for help with selling your community on planning and quality growth ideas, visit our "Selling Planning and Quality Growth" webpage at www.dca.state,~a.us/developmentlPlannin~QualE~Gro~Wpro~ams/seI1in~.asp Digital data and maps specific to your community are provided for download and use atwww.~mrgiaplanning.com. * A Quality Communii;v Objectives Assessment tool is available to assist with evaluating the community's current policies, activities and development pattans for consistency with DCA's Quality Community Objectives. It can be accessed at ww.~eor~aplannin~.com. w The Model Development Code provides a number of viable alternatives to conventional zoning. The code is presented as a relatively simple, modular, set of land use management techniques that can be pieced together to create unique regulations tatbred to fit local circumsta:~ces. Model Ccde may be accessed at ww.~e~s~iaplanninfi.~~m.