SON co,,,, GEORGIA. Jackson County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes. June 18, : 00 P. M.

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1 rg SON co,,,, y 0, GEORGIA Jackson County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Monday, 6: 00 P. M. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, June 21, 2018 at 6: 00 p. m. in the Jury Assembly Room at the Jackson County Courthouse, located at 5000 Jackson Parkway, Jefferson, Georgia. Commissioners Present: Tom Crow, Chairman Jim Hix, Commissioner District 1 Chas Hardy, Commissioner District 2 Ralph Richardson, Commissioner District 3 Marty Seagraves, Commissioner District 4 Staff Present: Christopher Hamilton, County Attorney Kevin Poe, County Manager Gina Roy, Public Development Director Toni Harvey, Senior Planner Ericka Johnson, Deputy Clerk coo Media Present: Mike Buffington, Mainstreet News/ Jackson Herald A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tom Crow called the meeting to order at 6: 00 p. m. B. INVOCATION: County Manager Kevin Poe gave the invocation. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Tom Crow led the Pledge of Allegiance. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Board Meeting of May 21, 2018: Commissioner Hardy made the motion to approve the minutes for May 21, Commissioner Richardson seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. ( Vote 5 0) E. CITIZEN INPUT: Ilkir

2 Page 2 of 5 F. REPORTS: From County Manager Kevin Poe: Mr. Poe reminded members the board would have a retreat on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1: 00 p. m. at the Fire Training Center. G. RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & SPECIAL ITEMS: 1) Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging 2 Year Term: Lucille Law (Term expires December 31, 2018) Mrs. Law submitted her resignation on April 16, An appointment is needed to fill the unexpired term. There was no nomination. 2) SPLOST 6 Water & Sewer Oversight Committee: Thomas Gary Mr. Gary now serves on the Nicholson Town Council and is ineligible to serve on the Committee. There was no nomination. 3) SPLOST 6 Roads & Bridges Oversight Committee: Wes Lewis Mr. Lewis resigned from his appointment to the Committee. There was no nomination. H. CONSENT AGENDA: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: J. NEW BUSINESS: 1) Request to Dedicate Additional Right-of-Way on Maddox Road: Gina Roy) Staff recommends that the BOC accept the roadway as requested. Public Development Director Gina Roy presented the staff report. She said the subdivision did not own both sides of the road. The road and was in the City of Hoschton but, the City turn lanes were installed. The Road Department and Public Development had completed their inspections. Commissioner Richardson made the motion to approve the request to accept the additional right- of- way on Maddox Road, Commissioner Hix seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. ( Vote 5 0)

3 Page 3 of 5 2) Request to Dedicate Roadways in Traditions of Braselton Pod H Phase 1 Subdivision: Staff recommends that the BOC accept the roadway as requested. Gina Roy) Public Development Director Gina Roy presented the staff report. She advised a special tax district was approved in April. She said this was a request to accept all of the right- of-way. Ms. Roy also confirmed they had met all the criteria of the special tax district. Commissioner Richardson made the motion to approve the request in Traditions of Braselton Pod H Phase 1 Subdivision. Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. (Vote 5 0) 3) Sale of Surplus Property at Hwy. 124: Kevin Poe) To accept or reject the sale of surplus property located on Hwy County Manager Kevin Poe reported earlier the board had declared a one- acre tract of property located of off Hwy. 124 as surplus. Sealed bids were received and opened on June 5, The county received one sealed bid for 33, 500 from Chilhowee Enterprises of Braselton, GA. Chairman Crow made a motion to reject the bid and rebid it at a later date. Commissioner Richardson seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. ( Vote 5 0) K. ZONING BUSINESS: okur Unfinished Business: New Business: 4) MA Longleaf Communities, LLC, Hwy. 124 West, Hoschton, GA; acres, Future Land Use Map change from " Commercial" to " Residential". ( Map 105/ Parcel 001A) Planning Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission Recommendation: Senior Planner Toni Harvey addressed the board and presented the staff report. She advised the applicant proposed a 55+ community. She also said the request met the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. County Attorney Christopher Hamilton reviewed the guidelines for conducting the public hearing. He then opened the public hearing for comment. Ms. Jane Range introduced Mr. Richard Parvey, a member of Longleaf Communities, LLC and developer for the property. Ms. Range explained this was a request changing the property from commercial to residential. She said this would be an over 55 age restrictive subdivision to market to individuals near retirement or post retirement. Homes would start at a minimum of 1, 600 heated square feet. And, they would have porches, sunrooms, and upstairs bonus areas over the garage. Many of the homes would buildout between 2, 200 and 3, 000 square feet. It was proposed the development would be an open space subdivision and consist of 55 homes. The development will also have walking trails and a pavilion for

4 Page 4 of 5 outdoor activities. The applicant proposed this would be a master planned development with private roads for a gated community. Ms. Range stated the development would be coveted and homes maintenance free. Maintenance of lawns, painting, roofs will be under a homeowner' s association. The average price of the homes will be $ 285, 000 to $ 300, 000. Under the covenants, no children under the age of 18 would be allowed for residency. There was a brief discussion that the development would be a part of the Overlay district. Ms. Range told the board this would be a quality development, represent retirees, and have minimal impact to services. There was a brief discussion regarding the concept plan. was no opposition to the request and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Richardson made the motion to approve MA Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. ( Vote 5 0) There 5) MA Gary S. Harvin, Jr. Geiger Rd., Jefferson, GA; acres; change the Character Area Map from " Suburban" to " Agricultural and change the Future Land Use Map from " Residential" to " Agricultural/ Forestry". ( Map 083/ Parcel 015) Planning Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission Recommendation: Public Development Director Gina Roy presented the staff report. She said the applicant requested a map change from Suburban to Agricultural and change the Future Land Use Map from Residential to Agricultural/ Forestry. This portion of property was to have been another phase of Finch Landing Subdivision. Ms. Roy explained the applicant did not want to have it a part of the subdivision. County Attorney Christopher Hamilton declared a public hearing on the request. Gary Harvin, 246 Geiger Road, Jefferson, GA addressed the board in support of the request. There was no opposition to the request and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hix made a motion to approve MA Commissioner Seagraves seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. ( Vote 5 0) 6) RZ Benjamin Roberts, 653 Whites Bottom Rd., Pendergrass, GA; acres; rezone from PCFD to A- 2. ( Map 111/ Parcel 004A) Planning Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission Recommendation: Public Development Director Gina Roy addressed the board and presented the staff report. She advised the board with the acreage the owner had, he was unable to subdivide the property. However, under the A- 2 rezoning, he could subdivide the property. The applicant planned to have a family member build a home on the rear of the property. County Attorney Christopher Hamilton opened the public hearing for comment. Benjamin Roberts, 653 Whites Bottom Road addressed the board in support of the request. Mr. Roberts wanted to divide the property into two tracts. He would retain one tract for himself and his parents who were moving to the area, would build on the second tract. There was no opposition to the request and the public hearing was closed.

5 Page 5 of 5 Lio, Commissioner Richardson made the motion to approve RZ Commissioner Hix seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. ( Vote 5 0) L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: M. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tom Crow declared the meeting adjourned at 6: 39 p. m. All printed material/ documentation presented is filed in Board Minute Addendum Book No (Year 2018) and hereby becomes a part of these official minutes. Minutes Approved: Monday, July 16, COUN y JACKSON COUNTY : OARD OF COMMISSIONERS c- om Crow, Chairman L G t. lei Dis ri t C. missioner 0 Chas ORGIPI _ rdy, I i st ri Commissioner Attest: Jr, A / _ 0 1 alp on, Jr. i 3 Commissio er Richt- Ericka Johnson, Del Clerk Marty : eagrav- s, istrict 4 mmi sinner L

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