Appendix B Community Engagement - Gwinnett County

Appendix BCommunity EngagementProject Charter ...................................................... B-2Public Hearings ..................................................B-22

Public Hearing 1 (December 19, 2017)...B-23Planning Commission Public Hearing (October 2, 2018) ..........................B-66Public Hearing 2 (October 23, 2018) ....B-108

Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) ......... B-150 ..............B-151

Photo Collage .............................................. B-152Meeting #1 .................................................... B-153Meeting #2 ....................................................B-197Meeting #3 ....................................................B-256Meeting #4 ...................................................B-331Meeting #5 ....................................................B-373

Advertising and Outreach ............................. B-391Gwinnett County Connection ............. B-392Events Newsletters .................................. B-407Flyers ............................................................. B-422Fact Sheets .................................................. B-425Facebook Posts .......................................... B-435Other Media ................................................ B-448

Community Open Houses .............................B-437Photo Collage ............................................. B-438Rounds #1 and #2 ......................................B-441Round #3 .......................................................B-586

Surveys and Other Engagement Tools ...... B-614Online Survey Input ................................. B-615Living Room Chat Input ......................... B-824Intercept Interviews .................................B-832Pop Up Events .............................................B-857

Gwinnett 2040 Unified Plan | Appendix B: Community Engagement B-1

PROJECT CHARTER


PROJECT CHARTERINTRODUCTION

By definition, a charter is a written instrument or contract executed in due form. As part of the development of Gwinnett County’s 2040 Unified Plan, the County has requested a Project Charter – in essence, a contract – to delineate project milestones and dates which the Pond Project Team will meet throughout the process of creating and developing the Plan. This Charter is intended to provide clarity for all parties involved, to manage expectations of work to be performed and deliverables that can be anticipated.

We also anticipate that this will be a living document – to act as a Project Management plan – that isadjusted and refined as the planning processprogresses. While no major changes to the processare anticipated, the Pond Project Team will bereflecting on our efforts – particularly as it pertains tocommunity engagement – and will adjust techniquesappropriately in order to maximize the successachieved.

HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT…

CONTACTS – Page 2

PLANNING PROCESS OVERVIEW – Page 3

KEY PROJECT MILESTONES & DELIVERABLES – Page 5

SCHEDULE – Page 6

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN – Page 7

SCOPE OF SERVICES – Page 12


PROJECT CHARTERCONSULTANT CONTACTS

Pond Project Manager Eric Lusher, AICP [email protected] Direct: 404.748.4853 Mobile: 678.708.9247

Pond Deputy Project Manager Lauren Blaszyk, AICP [email protected] Direct: 678.336.7740 ext. 4113 Mobile: 404.273.4524

Community Engagement Lead Inga Kennedy [email protected] Direct: 770.306.0100 Mobile: 678.428.2070

Economic Development Lead Jonathan Gelber [email protected] Direct: 404.845.3550

Principal-in-Charge Ron Osterloh [email protected] Direct: 404.748.4816 Mobile: 678.525.1632

Land Use Lead Bill Tunnell [email protected] Direct: 404.873.6730 ext. 112

Housing Lead Woody Giles, AICP, LEED AP [email protected] Direct: 404.873.6730 ext. 123

Transportation Lead Richard Fangmann, PE, PTOE [email protected] Direct: 404.748.4737 Mobile: 770.598.1142

QA/QC Bob Williams, PE, LEED AP BD+C [email protected] Direct: 404.748.4881 Mobile: 678.699.8779

Planner Andrew Babb [email protected] Direct: 404.748.4916

Planner David De Leon [email protected] Direct: 678.336.7740 ext. 4112


PROJECT CHARTERPLANNING PROCESS OVERVIEW

Our planning process is based around four major strategies consisting of eight steps, as indicated below. This information is intended to provide a summarized overview of our planning process. A detailed Scope of Services is provided beginning on Page 9 of this document.

Research

In Step 1, we will perform a variety of Fact Finding exercises to establish existing conditions, review recent trends, and anticipate a status-quo future to be used during…

Vision

Step 2, where we perform a substantial amount of community engagement. We put a significant value of our approach in reaching out to all of the members of our community and understanding its pulse, a process that we have detailed in the Scope of Services section on Page 10.

In Step 3 (which is based largely on the outreach of Step 2), we develop a Vision for the future of Gwinnett County based on identified Needs and Opportunities, developing Goals and Objectives, and preparing Planning Criteria to apply in…

Develop

Step 4, where we prepare a “Preservation and Change” analysis at the scale of Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZs) or Census Block Groups. This analysis will be identified through two main functions:

The Planning Criteria, which is likely to utilize factors such as a ratio of land value/cost to develop, transportation equity, and planned infrastructure investment to better understand where underlying forces may influence changes in development patterns A “Change or Preserve” exercise that we will ask the community to participate in during Step 2.

The compiled analysis will help us understand areas that fit into these four categories:


PROJECT CHARTERUnlikely to Change | Change Desired Likely to Change | Change Not Desired Unlikely to Change | Change Not Desired Likely to Change | Change Desired

The results of this process will help us define broad subareas for more granular study, and we will ask for Planning Advisory Committee insight and assistance before moving onto… Step 5, where we will perform a series of smaller area plans (with additional community engagement) in order to understand regulatory and Comprehensive Plan enacted changes that can be made to achieve the outcomes of each community.

In Step 6, we will compile the smaller area plans up to the County scale in order to identify Community Work Program items, long term initiatives, and changes appropriate for the County’s Future Development Map.

In Step 7, we will perform a final round of community outreach to receive feedback on the draft plan, before moving onto…

Document

Step 8, where we go through the steps of submitting the draft plan for review by ARC/DCA, respond to applicable comments, and submit the plan for consideration by the Gwinnett County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners.


PROJECT CHARTERKEY PROJECT MILESTONES & DELIVERABLES

Phase 1: Information Gathering, Stakeholder Engagement, and Project Planning

Deliverables o Detailed Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Plan – December 2017 o Detailed Project Plan – December 2017 o Comprehensive Environmental Scan – February 2018

Phase 2: Community Visioning and Priority Setting

Deliverables o Proposed Community Vision – March 2018 o Proposed Community Priorities – March 2018

Phase 3: Strategy Development

Deliverables o Character Area Map – April 2018 (to be reviewed and finalized via Round 2 meetings in

May 2018) o Prioritized List of Identified Needs & Opportunities – March 2018 o Proposed Strategies – April 2018

Phase 4: Tactical Planning

Deliverables o Proposed 5 Year Action Plan – June 2018 o Proposed 5 Year Capital Improvements Plan – July 2018

Phase 5: Submission and Review of Plan Document

Deliverables o Draft Unified Plan

Submittal to Gwinnett County for review by September 1, 2018 Submittal to ARC and Department of Community Affairs – BOC to approve on October 23, 2018

o Final Unified Plan To be adopted via Resolution by Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2019 Transmit to ARC and Department of Community Affairs – by February 6, 2019


PROJECT CHARTERSCHEDULE


PROJECT CHARTERPUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN

Traditional Outreach

Public Hearings

Three traditional public hearings will be held at Board of Commissioners’ meetings. The initial kickoff public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 7:00 PM. This first hearing represents the formal announcement of the Unified Plan effort to the County Commission as well as members of the general public. It will afford attendees the opportunity to learn about the planning process, including future meetings dates and how they can provide their input, as well as how the Unified Plan will benefit Gwinnett County.

The second public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM. In addition to presenting an overview of the recommendations and Character Area Map from the Plan, the Board of Commissioners will vote to submit the Plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review.

Adoption of the plan is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, 2019. The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Commissioners to formally adopt the Gwinnett 2040 Unified Plan.

In addition to hearings at Board of Commissioners’ meetings, the Plan will be presented to the Planning Commission for review at their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Then, on October 2, 2018, it is anticipated that the Planning Commission will hold a formal public hearing on the Plan and vote to recommend approval to the Board of Commissioners.

Community Meetings

Three rounds of community meetings are planned to be held in locations around the County. The Project Team has planned for five meetings per round, to allow one per each of the four Commission Districts, plus an additional meeting in a central location, likely at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC). Following is an overview of the content and purpose of each round of community meetings:

Round 1 (Held in January and February 2018): Open House style meetings, including the following stations for attendees to visit, staffed by Project Team members:

What is a Unified Plan? Presentation of a Timeline of Key Milestones in Gwinnett County, then the opportunity for attendees to answer, “What is your vision for Gwinnett’s future?” What’s the Big Idea? – Attendees will provide their input into the County’s Needs and Opportunities Plan the Future – “Preservation and Change” Exercise, as explained on pages 3 and 4 of this document, using the key words, “Preserve/Create/Change.” Urban Transect Exercise, to help inform the Character Area Map designations, descriptions, and locations

Round 2 (Held in May 2018):

Presentation of proposed Character Area Map Presentation of a draft County Vision Statement Presentation of a draft list of Needs and Opportunities

Round 3 (Held in August 2018):

Present the final Character Area Map


PROJECT CHARTERPresent final Plan Recommendations, including the Vision Statement, Needs, and Opportunities Present the Community Work Program

Planning Advisory Committee Meetings

The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will convene at key milestones during the project to help guide the development of the Unified Plan. They will also assist the Project Team in promoting events and community meetings. Four PAC meetings are anticipated, as follows:

Meeting #1 (January 11, 2018): o Review Environmental Scan o Perform SWOT Analysis o Begin initial list of County’s Needs and Opportunities, based on the SWOT analysis o Discuss questions for the Millennial Focus Groups

Meeting #2 (March 2018) o Review initial subarea planning o Review Policies and Needs & Opportunities

Meeting #3 (April 2018) o Review subarea planning results prior to community meeting o Review draft Character Area Map

Meeting #4 (June 2018) o Review draft Unified Plan

Online Survey An online survey will be developed, advertised, and made available from January 2018 through March 2018. The survey will ask broad questions and be used to gauge what issues residents feel are most important to ensure the preservation, enhancement, and physical development of the County. This information will help the Project Team understand the community’s vision and priorities.


PROJECT CHARTERNon-Traditional Outreach

Pop Up Events and Intercept Interviews

In keeping with the strategy of going out to meet stakeholders where they are, event opportunities will be identified where the project team can set up a display, talk to County residents to get their input into the Unified Plan, and distribute the survey and other printed materials. The County Communications Department will provide a calendar of events related to the Gwinnett Bicentennial, and with the assistance of the County Community Services Department, the Project Team will identify other opportunities as 2018 event calendars are populated.

Overall, the intent will be to hold up to 30 different events in some combination of either a Pop Up Event (more formalized and typically held at an event or central public locations) or an Intercept Interview (less formalized). As indicated in the ‘Targeted Outreach’ section on the following page, the Intercept interviews are anticipated as one of the main ways of engaging the Hispanic and Asian populations of Gwinnett County.

Events and locations include:

County Fair (January, September) Gwinnett Family Fest (April) Multicultural Festival (April) Private events (such as Night Market) Community Services events GJAC County Parks (potential targets below)

o Harbins Park o Shorty Howell Park o Lenora Park o Little Mulberry Park o Best Friend Park o Bogan Park o Bethesda Park o Rhodes Jordan Park o Pickneyville (Soccer Complex)

Santa Fe Mall Global International Mall Sugarloaf Mills Gwinnett Place Mall Mall of Georgia Senior Centers Hong Kong Supermarket Assi Plaza (Gwinnett Place area and/or Old Peachtree Road area) Super H Mart (Gwinnett Place area and/or Suwanee area) Nam Dae Mun (Gwinnett Place area and/or Lilburn area) Gwinnett County DMV Gwinnett Tech Georgia Gwinnett College Utility payment locations


PROJECT CHARTERLiving Room Chats

The Living Room Chat concept relies on interested stakeholders being willing to host small groups to discuss the Unified Plan and record questions, concerns, and ideas for the Project Team. Stakeholders will be provided with a Living Room Chat “kit” that will provide a few questions to spur discussion as well as an email address where feedback can be sent for compilation and consideration by the Project Team. Potential events for these kits to be distributed between February and May 2018 include:

Partnership Gwinnett Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) State of the County Address (February 2018) Planning & Development Department Sign up list at first round of community meetings in January/February 2018

Targeted Outreach

Business & Community Groups

Outreach to these groups will be timed to raise awareness of community meetings in January/February, May, and August 2018. Locations and groups will be developed in coordination with County staff and may include the following:

Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Partnership Gwinnett Redevelopment Task Force Gwinnett Citizens’ Academy (May 3, 2018) Rotary Club Kiwanis Club Lions Club

Hispanic Community Outreach

This outreach will be timed to raise awareness of community meetings in January/February, May, and August 2018. Locations and groups will be identified in coordination with County staff and the subconsultant (Vargas & Amigos) on the Project Team who will focus on outreach to the Hispanic community. It is anticipated that much of this outreach will be achieved through the intercept interviews indicated on the previous page at locations such as Sante Fe Mall and the Pickneyville Soccer Complex.

Asian Community Outreach

This outreach will be timed to raise awareness of community meetings in January/February, May, and August 2018. Locations and groups will be identified in coordination with County staff and the subconsultant (Dr. Anna Kim) on the Project Team who will focus on outreach to the Asian community. It is anticipated that much of this outreach will be achieved through the intercept interviews indicated on the previous page at locations such as Assi Plaza and Nam Dae Mun.

Getting the Word Out

Branding

The Project Team has worked with the County Communications Department to create a specific logo for the 2040 Unified Plan. This logo will provide a clear brand for this planning effort and will be used consistently on all documents and communications related to the Plan.


PROJECT CHARTERSocial Media and Internet

A project website (www.gwinnett2040unifiedplan.com) has been established. Information on the project will be provided to the County Communications staff for posting on the site. This website will allow stakeholders and County residents to provide continuous feedback on the Unified Plan, learn about public meetings, and keep up to the date on the progress of Unified Plan development. The web page will be updated with presentations, findings, results, ideas, surveys, and meeting information to foster an ongoing project conversation.

A Facebook Page (Gwinnett2040UnifiedPlan) is currently under development. Posts will be approved by the County’s Communications Department prior to going public. The Project Team will regularly monitor the Facebook page, provide general responses to common questions and comments from stakeholders, and identify relevant #hashtags to garner interest and interaction and boost followers to expand the reach of the Unified Plan public outreach effort.

Partnering with County Agencies – Technical Advisory Committee

Since the Unified Plan content touches multiple County departments, the Project Team will regularly meet with the Technical Advisory Committee, which consists of at least one liaison from each department affected by the Plan, to ensure that the recommendations align with department goals and objectives. It is also important that public outreach efforts reach stakeholders these departments have identified and worked with. This will be an important part of helping the community understand the rationale for and benefits of bringing the agency plans together under the Unified Plan umbrella. Stakeholders with varying key interests will be able to interact and enrich each other’s perspectives on the County’s future.


PROJECT CHARTERSCOPE OF SERVICES

Phase 1 Information Gathering, Stakeholder Engagement, and Project Planning At the onset of the planning process, Pond will work with our teaming partners and County staff to develop a detailed strategy to perform and publicize the plan. In our opinion, the key to managing a large planning project successfully is to resist the tendency to quickly begin working towards an internal deadline, relying on the advantage and luxury of having large resources to fill in the blank spaces as we go. Instead, we emphasize taking the time on the front end to strategically think about what will make sense in terms of the planning process. What times of the year are best to do community engagement? How does this affect our milestone dates? Are there other County initiatives or outside forces that we may need to be sensitive to? In this first phase, we will spend time with County staff proactively thinking about different options for timing and sensitivity so that we can anticipate the potential consequences of various options. This will save our collective team time and money.

Environmental Scan

The Project Team will prepare an Environmental Scan to document and understand the key issues facing the County. We propose that this include:

Review of the Key Findings report for the 2016 Unified Plan Update: Pond is at the advantage of having authored this document and can use its findings as the basis for additional research. Updated Review of Trends: As the information from the 2016 Unified Plan Update is a few years out of date, Pond will research the continuation of trends and updated facts and figures per the County’s direction.

The summary of this information will be used as the basis for conversation with County staff, project stakeholders, and the general public as appropriate.

Regional Water Plan Review

As dictated in the DCA regulations, the Project Team will coordinate with the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources to appropriately review the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Plans and the Rules for Environmental Planning Criteria.

Existing Plan Review

Similar to the Environmental Scan, the Project Team will review and coordinate as appropriate to understand the legacy of historic and ongoing planning in the County. This will include a review of the original adopted Unified Plan, the 2016 update, and the various plans for transportation, water resources, and housing that are ongoing or recently completed. Pond and other team members have been involved in many of these efforts and look forward to using our institutional knowledge as part of this process.

Stakeholder Engagement Planning

Stakeholder engagement is a critical component of the comprehensive planning process. Meaningful stakeholder input and feedback is necessary to ensure that the plan reflects the community’s needs and values. At the outset of the project and in concert with the Project Charter, the Project Team will develop a Public Involvement Plan (PIP) that will outline the types of public and stakeholder engagement strategies and schedule for the duration of the project. Led by Inga Kennedy of PEQ, the PIP establishes an outreach and communication strategy that will invite ownership of the plan by all. To effectively accomplish this, the Project Team will:

Leverage visualization tools, maps, infographics and interactive activities to convey complex planning processes and information in an easy to understand format Engage the public and stakeholders in places and at times convenient to them Personalize engagement activities and information to the target audience Support two-way, interactive engagement with stakeholders Utilize proven methods to engage underserved and underrepresented populations Utilize online digital information-gathering tools to broaden the outreach effort

The PIP is included in Pages 7 through 11 of this document.


PROJECT CHARTERPlanning and Technical Advisory Committees

The Planning Advisory Committee – or Steering Committee – will be established to help guide the 2040 Unified Plan. The Project Team will work closely with the Steering Team to identify members for the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) and Technical Advisory Team (TAT). The TAT will be comprised of County department representatives that bring a technical expertise and perspective to the development of the Plan. TAT members are likely to be chosen from key County departments such as public safety, recreation, transportation, and others as necessary.

The PAC is intended to provide a broad-based community perspective to the Unified Plan. PAC members may include representatives from the business community, community improvement districts (CIDs), neighborhood groups, senior citizen groups, minority groups, as well as others. The TAT and PAC will be invaluable to the identification of the project vision and goals and objectives. Project findings and recommendations will be presented to these committees for input and feedback.

Stakeholder and Public Engagement

The Project Team understands the critical nature of stakeholder and public input and feedback to the success of the Unified Pan. We have extensive experience working with Gwinnett County, Gwinnett municipalities, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, and the Gwinnett Community Improvement Districts (CIDs). These relationships have resulted in a deep understanding of social and economic issues facing the County. Our outreach effort will include stakeholder interviews intended to solicit more in-depth conversations regarding the needs of the County. We will work with the County to identify a broad range of stakeholders and community leaders, both public and private. These meetings will either be held as small groups or one-on-one as needed. For each stakeholder meeting, we will provide handouts and provide information that is packaged and easy for everyone to understand.

Development of Resources for Engagement Tactics Toolbox

Throughout public and stakeholder engagement, the Pond team will employ a language and theme that will invite ownership of the plan by all stakeholders and leverage visualization tools to assist in conveying abstract planning concepts to the general public that

have been successful in the past. The Project Team will use tactics that will:

Engage residents in places and at times convenient to them Support two-way, interactive engagement with stakeholders

It is becoming increasingly difficult to gather meaningful input and feedback at traditional public meetings. While these meetings still provide value, we believe in putting more emphasis on more innovative, and cost effective, outreach techniques to reach a broader audience. Non-traditional outreach techniques that we believe will provide input needed for decision making include the following:

Project Website. The Pond Team will develop and maintain a project website that is hosted by the County and linked to the County website. This website will be a place for stakeholders and County residents to provide continuous feedback and interact remotely. The website will be continuously updated with presentations, findings, results, ideas, surveys, and meeting information to foster an ongoing project conversation. Social Media (Facebook). As part of continuous engagement with the public, the Project Team will regularly monitor the project Facebook page (Gwinnett2040UnifiedPlan), respond with general posts to common questions and concerns, and identify relevant #hashtags to garner interest and interaction. In addition to continuous monitoring of this account, we will work to boost followers to expand the reach of the Unified Plan. Electronic Newsletters and Updates. Through all engagement activities, we will build a database of stakeholder email addresses to keep them abreast of project progress. Pond has received permission from County staff to use its e-blast capability to communicate with as many residents as possible. These e-blasts will include informational updates as well as links to interactive surveys and the project Facebook page. Surveys. To maximize input, qualitative and quantitative online surveys will be leveraged. These will be distributed to the comprehensive list of project stakeholders as well as through County outreach databases.


PROJECT CHARTERDigital surveys will be available one-click away via local interest media pages, and e-blasts to residents and businesses. “Living Room Chats.” The Project Team has developed a mechanism for neighbors and neighborhood groups to hold independent conversations regarding the Plan update amongst themselves. This format will include some basic plan information for participant context and a series of open ended questions to spark conversation and input. Intercept Interviews. The Project Team has successfully held several “on-the-street” interviews in order to reach out to community members simply going about their day. Often, this process can be used to target specific types of communities, as we often conduct these interviews at strategic times and locations (popular shopping locations, parent-teacher conference nights, at community events, etc.).

Elected Officials Engagement

Experience has taught us that the appropriate level of engagement with elected officials is vital to the preparation, adoption, and implementation of any plan. While DCA regulations require elected officials to be actively engaged in the Plan’s formal Stakeholder Committee, the Pond Team has worked closely with the County to identify the appropriate level and frequency of generalized engagement with elected officials.

Adjacent and Affected Jurisdictions Outreach

Since the planning process does not occur in a vacuum, the stakeholder and public engagement strategy will include coordination with adjacent and affected jurisdictions. This will include continuing coordination with all of the 16 Gwinnett municipalities to ensure the plan is generally consistent with neighboring communities. We will work closely with the County to determine the frequency and logistics for outreach with the Gwinnett municipalities.

Project Planning

As described earlier, an immediate step in the planning process will be the development of a Project Charter to strategize the overall approach and timing of the Plan update. We anticipate this Project Charter as the mechanism to spark conversation between the Pond team and County staff and will

encourage a work session for us to proactively consider the rollout of the plan.

Public Hearing Presentations

Pond will prepare a presentation to indicate the overall context and format for the Unified Plan to use at the DCA required 1st Public Hearing Presentation on December 19, 2017. We have worked with County staff to determine the appropriate amount of detail to include in this presentation and how it can be leveraged to encourage engagement in later planning activities.


PROJECT CHARTER Phase 2 Community Visioning and Priority Setting Defining the Community Vision

One of the first, and most important, steps of the Unified Plan is to define a community vision and refine the overarching County priorities that will guide the planning and decision making process. While the previous plans will be used as a starting point, this vision needs to be specific for this Unified Plan. The vision will be identified and defined early in the Unified Plan schedule and will be based on input and feedback from the County, Planning Advisory Committee, Technical Advisory Team, elected official input, stakeholder outreach and public meetings. The community vision and overarching priorities will help define the character areas and overall outcomes of the Unified Plan recommendations.

Identifying and Defining Character Areas

The Project Team will work with County staff and community leaders to evaluate existing Overlay Districts, Future Land Use, LCI Planning areas, designated redevelopment areas, and existing Character Areas, to develop recommendations for updated Character Areas that identify unique subareas of the county that have changed since the 2030 Unified Plan. To capture its extraordinary richness and diversity – the things that differentiate each unique part of the county from its neighbors – we believe it is essential to approach this aspect of the plan at a “subarea” level. The previous 2030 plan aggregated information in a county-wide mapping format, and projected growth scenarios based on a statistical “allocation” methodology. While this “big picture overview” perspective is essential, it needs to be compiled from a much more granular look at the dynamics of each of the county’s key “driver” areas. Understanding the development aspirations and potential of these areas in isolation from one another – in all respects (transportation, land use, and economics) - allows us to then build a meaningful picture of how they each can be strengthened and, in turn, can contribute to a stronger overall county development strategy. The eight Statistical Analysis Sub-Areas and “finer geography of TAZ’s” used in the 2030 plan may, in fact, be an appropriate mapping structure for defining subareas, since planning conclusions can then be compared with prior results. However, subarea boundaries might be adjusted based on important factors such as municipal boundaries, school districts, etc. The Project Team anticipates defining up to eight subareas within the County and proposes a much

more hands-on approach to the subarea analysis process, with a targeted stakeholder outreach effort tailored to each subarea. Mapping at the subarea level will analyze “Preservation and Change,” conflating likely concentrations of growth and redevelopment activity with community input on when such changes are desired (and not desired). Pre-existing plans, including those at the municipality, CID, and/or LCI level, will be factored into subarea growth scenarios. If preexisting studies have not done so, smaller area plans will be prepared illustrating the special attributes and potential of such areas. From these subarea building blocks, a “mosaic” will be assembled of how these subareas relate to one another and impact county-wide policies relating to transportation, growth management, and investment. We believe this approach will provide not only a more tangible management/decision-making tool, but also be more accessible to county citizens and businesses as we will build the Future Development Map and character areas from this process. Identify Potential Policy Changes

The Project Team will identify and develop potential policy changes that support the Community Goals of the Unified Plan building on previous goals and any shifting community directions that became apparent during the public participation process. Draft policies will become the starting point for the Implementation Plan and will be categorized by Character Areas, when possible, and include a detailed description, prioritization (either anticipated date of implementation, or a ranking to determine which policies should be implemented first and in what order), responsible parties, any associated costs, and monitoring.


PROJECT CHARTER Phase 3 Strategy Development Community SWOT Analysis

The Project Team anticipates using the information gathered from the Environmental Scan as an education piece before holding a series of SWOT exercises. Formally, the DCA requires a SWOT analysis with the formal stakeholder group, but we see the value of holding SWOT or SWOT like discussions in internal meetings with County staff and as part of the overall community engagement approach. Our team will use the cumulative results of this process to define the DCA required Needs and Opportunities component of the plan.

Economic Development Review

This task will overlap somewhat with components of the Environmental Scan, where we propose research on the micro and macro economic trends impacting the future of Gwinnett County. In terms of the plan development, we anticipate a deeper review of economic conditions within the eight subareas that we will define as part of the “Preservation and Change” analysis (as documented in the Phase 2 scope section Identifying and Defining Character Areas on Page 12) and the development of overall Economic Development and fiscal impact strategies as part of the smaller area plans.

Incorporation of CTP

The Transportation Element of the Unified Plan will largely be defined by the County’s ongoing CTP and other transportation studies in the County. Our team includes the institutional knowledge of the CTP’s prime firm (Kimley-Horn) and Pond (who led the technical travel demand modeling tasks and bicycle and pedestrian element) and Bleakly (who tied transportation investments to economic development). Our team will include the appropriate information from the CTP in the Unified Plan for consistency and cross-referencing.

Incorporation of Housing Plan

The Project Team will coordinate with the team developing the Consolidated Housing Plan to incorporate the appropriate detail and summarized information for inclusion in the Unified Plan.

Incorporation of Other Plans and Needs & Opportunities

The Project Team will also incorporate other applicable plans (LCIs, small area transportation studies, etc.) as appropriate for consideration in the Unified Plan process. Our proposed subarea process dovetails well with this need, as we can combine the outcomes of that process with these other individual plans to build the mosaic of an overall Unified Plan.

The DCA required Needs and Opportunities will be built directly from the SWOT analyses and will be used to prioritize the evaluation of recommended initiatives in the 5 Year Action Plan and other recommendations.

Creation of Character Area Map

Building from the mosaic of smaller area plans, the Project Team will develop a Character Area Map that graphically shows the different Character Areas in the county. The Character Area Map will be generated using GIS with data layers in the form of ESRI shapefiles. Prioritization of Needs and Opportunities We anticipate a formal PAC meeting where our team will collectively finalize the ‘official’ Needs and Opportunities to be documented in the Unified Plan. This process will also include a consensus building exercise to understand the relative importance (high, medium, or low) of each Need or Opportunity to the committee. As indicated previously, the resulting prioritization of needs and opportunities will be the basis for evaluating the various initiatives recommended in the Unified Plan. Strategy Development Building from the Needs and Opportunities and the subarea planning efforts, the Project Team will identify various initiatives to address the prioritized issues identified. These initiatives are anticipated to address all of the major elements of the plan as well as the various departments within the Gwinnett County government.


PROJECT CHARTER

Phase 4 Tactical Planning Creation of a 5-year Action Plan

As part of the Short-Term Work Program (STWP), the Pond team will take the initiatives identified in the Strategy Development phase of the planning process to develop specific actions for the County to consider and implement. Each action plan item shall include benchmarks to measure progress and address the needs and opportunities identified through the SWOT analysis. The action plan for each strategy will include the following:

Focal point of the activity, based on the required elements of the Unified Plan (i.e. land use, economic development, housing, etc.) with a brief description If applicable, the legal authorization for the activity Timeframe for accomplishing the strategy Party responsible for implementation of the strategy Estimated cost and appropriate funding source Key performance indicators

Compilation of 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan

As Gwinnett County does not currently have an impact fee ordinance, there is no regulatory requirement with DCA for the County to prepare a Capital Improvements Element as part of the Unified Plan. Nonetheless, the Pond Team will coordinate with County staff to determine the appropriateness of developing a Capital Improvement Plan and if determined to be appropriate, prepare the element.


PROJECT CHARTER

Phase 5 Submission and Review of Plan Document Writing the Draft Plan

The Project Team will compile the planning activities and document recommendations and results consistent with DCA requirements. In doing so, our Team recognizes that even the greatest planning effort and process can be thwarted if it is documented in a boring, static report. Our Team has a strong commitment to simplifying complicated information in accessible and informative ways and will prepare the Unified Plan to find the balance between documenting the process and communicating information so that the resulting plan doesn’t simply sit on your shelves for the next five years. In preparing the plan document, we consider that the plan has to be formatted and organized in a way that is useable by you (County staff and decision makers) as an ongoing reference. Second, it has to be engaging - often through infographics and mapping - to be understandable and accessible to engaged members of your community. In developing the plan document, we will apply the importance of aesthetics, effective layouts, and intuitive graphics.

Publicity of Approved Draft Plan

As indicated in our overall approach, we envision a specific round of community outreach to occur with the development of the draft plan to publicize its creation. Activities during these meetings will be developed to solicit final feedback on the overall recommendations and considerations in the Plan document and incorporated appropriately. Additionally, we anticipate exploring with County staff additional methods for publicity and input such as holding a public comment period, addressing the County Planning Commission, and holding work sessions with the Board of Commissioners.

Presentation of Plan at 2nd Public Hearing

Pond will summarize the plan’s recommendations and considerations as part of a presentation to be held as part of DCA’s required 2nd Public Hearing. Traditionally, this Public Hearing is used as a mechanism for the Board of Commissioners to approve submitting the plan for DCA and ARC review. As indicated previously, we believe a round of outreach prior to the 2nd Public Hearing will be appropriate to make sure final comments are incorporated and addressed appropriately into the planning document.

Submission of Approved Draft Plan

Pond will assist the County in submitting the Board of Commissioner’s Approved Draft Plan for ARC and DCA review. This will consist of submitting the actual planning document as well as any background materials or technical information such as GIS. The Project Team and County planning staff have identified October 23, 2018 as the target date for BOC approval of the draft plan for submittal.

Plan Revisions

Pond will coordinate with County staff to determine any appropriate revisions to incorporate based on ARC and DCA comments. Typically, these comments are arranged to indicate which comments are necessary to comply with DCA standards and which ones are merely suggestive. Certainly, our goal will be to minimize the number of comments received during this review. Nonetheless, the Project Team will refine the plan document to incorporate DCA comments as appropriate.

Preparation of Final Approved Plan for Board Adoption

Though unlikely, the Pond Team will coordinate with County staff to determine if any changes from the ARC/DCA review are substantive enough that the Board of Commissioners should be made aware of the pending refinements in order to gather any final input before the plan is prepared for Board adoption. The Project Team and County planning staff anticipate adoption of the final 2040 Unified Plan on February 5, 2019.


Gwinnett Justice & Administration CenterAuditorium75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 7:00 PM

I. Call To Order, Invocation, Pledge to Flag II. Opening Remarks by Chairman III. Approval of Agenda IV. Announcements V. Public Hearing - Old Business

1. Planning & Development/Kathy S. Holland

2017-5404 RZR2017-00023, Applicant: 4RNJ2, LLC, Owners: 4RNJ2, LLC and Linda Hokett, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R6163 006, 007, and 326, R-60 to TND; Traditional Neighborhood Development (Buffer Reduction), 5800 Block of Williams Road, 7.28 Acres. District 2/Howard (Tabled on 11/28/2017)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]

2017-5273 RZM2017-00010, Applicant: Capkey Gates at Sugarloaf Partners LLC, Owners: Capkey Gates at Sugarloaf Partners LLC and The Gates at Sugarloaf Unit Owners Association, Inc., Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R7155 550, 551 and 552, O-I to R-TH; Townhouses, 1300 Block of Satellite Boulevard, 3.55 Acres. District 1/Brooks (Tabled on 11/28/2017)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 1/3/2018]


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 7:00 PM Page 2 V. Public Hearing - Old Business 1. Planning & Development/Kathy S. Holland

2017-5276 RZR2017-00022, Applicant: CKK Development, Owners: Nooruddin Panjwani and Shereza Tajuddin, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5021 006C and 072, R-100 to R-60; Single-Family Subdivision, 500 Block of Arnold Road and 2400-2500 Blocks of Five Forks Trickum Road, 10.42 Acres. District 2/Howard (Tabled on 11/28/2017)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 1/3/2018]

2017-5403 RZR2017-00018, Applicant: CKK Development LLC, Owners: IH Kennedy Group LLC (Joe Kennedy), Stella Mooney, and Phillip and Holly Bagwell, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R7362 029, 030, 031, 069, and 070, RL to R-SR; Senior Oriented Residences, 6200-6300 Blocks of Old Shadburn Ferry Road, 1700 Block of Buford Dam Road, and 6500 Block of Old Garrett Road, 24.36 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 11/28/2017)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 1/3/2018]

2017-5267 RZC2017-00022, Applicant: Keyona Investment, LLC, Owner: Keyona Investment, LLC, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7073 143, R-100, C-1, and C-2 to C-1; Retail Center (Buffer Reduction), 1700 Block of Duluth Highway and 1700 Block of Racquet Club Drive, 1.63 Acres. District 1/Brooks (Tabled on 11/28/2017)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 2/6/2018]

2017-5405 RZR2017-00024, Applicant: Parkland Communities, Inc., c/o Advanced Engineering and Planning, Owner: SFI Development LLC c/o Advanced Engineering and Planning, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5149 323 and 327 and R5172 270 and 272, R-SR to TND; Traditional Neighborhood Development, 0-100 Blocks of Simonton Road and 800 Block of Brand South Trail, 38.26 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 11/28/2017)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 7:00 PM Page 3 V. Public Hearing - Old Business 1. Planning & Development/Kathy S. Holland

2017-5026 RZR2017-00011, Formerly 20170652 Applicant: Home South Communities, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: John T. Lamb, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7136 001, RA-200 to OSC; Single-Family Subdivision, 2400 Block of Sunny Hill Road and 2500 Block of Morgan Road, 86.15 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 11/28/2017)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 1/3/2018]

2017-5274 RZR2017-00020, Applicant: Bulk Buys Corporation, Owners: Sarah and Peggy Brodnax, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R6036 004, R-100 to OSC; Single-Family Subdivision, 2900 Block of Bethany Church Road, 33.74 Acres. District 3/Hunter (Tabled on 11/28/2017)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 2/6/2018]

VI. Public Hearing - New Business 1. Transportation/Alan Chapman

2017-5547 Approval of incorporation into the Gwinnett County Speed Hump Program Gatewood Drive. Total estimated cost is $7,139.00. This project is funded by the 2009 SPLOST Program. District 4/Heard (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

2. Change in Conditions

2017-5539 CIC2017-00021, Applicant: Taylor Morrison of Georgia LLC c/o Mitch Peevy, Owner: Taylor Morrison of Georgia LLC c/o Mitch Peevy, Tax Parcel No. R6261 012, Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned TND, 2800-2900 Blocks of Pleasant Hill Road, 3600 Block of Sunset Street, 3000 Block of Regal Park Court, and 3800 Block of Village Park Drive, 2.14 Acres. District 1/Brooks[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 1/3/2018]


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 7:00 PM Page 4 VI. Public Hearing - New Business 3. Special Use Permit

2017-5540 SUP2017-00053, Applicant: Camelia C. Grecu, Owner: Camelia C. Grecu, Tax Parcel No. R1001 442, Application for a Special Use Permit in a RA-200 Zoning District for Personal Care Home (Family), 3000 Block of Hamilton Mill Road, 2.28 Acres. District 4/Heard[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 1/3/2018]

2017-5541 SUP2017-00054, Applicant: Brian Jenabzadeh, Owner: Shah Investments 1, LLC, Tax Parcel No. R6164 243, Application for a Special Use Permit in a C-2 Zoning District for Auto Sales and Related Services, 4600 Block of Jimmy Carter Boulevard, 1.1 Acres. District 2/Howard[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Deny]

2017-5542 SUP2017-00055, Applicant: St. Mary’s Malankara Syriac Orthodox Church, Owners: Ted and Rhonda Brockett, Tax Parcel No. R5013 002, Application for a Special Use Permit in a R-100 Zoning District for Place of Worship, 2700 Block of Hutchins Road, 5.0 Acres. District 2/Howard[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]

2017-5543 SUP2017-00056, Applicant: MRK Snellville LLC, Owner: Britt and Camp LLC, Tax Parcel No. R6051 004, Application for a Special Use Permit in a MUR Zoning District for Carwash (Express Service), 3200 Block of Stone Mountain Highway, 2.19 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 7:00 PM Page 5 VI. Public Hearing - New Business 4. Rezonings

2017-5533 RZR2017-00025, Applicant: Edge City Properties, Inc., Owners: L. Williams, V. Williams, and Williams Family Holdings, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R1003 026, RA-200 to R-60; Single-Family Subdivision, 3200 Block of Friendship Road, 10.82 Acres. District 4/Heard[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]

2017-5534 RZR2017-00026, Applicant: Smithton Homes LLC, Owners: Dewey J. Bentley, Et al, Jerry W. Bentley, Jeffrey D. Cooper, and Karen Atha Cooper, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R4301 001, R-100 to OSC; Single-Family Subdivision, 2800 Block of Centerville Rosebud Road, 25.78 Acres. District 3/Hunter [Planning Department Recommendation: Deny] [Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 1/3/2018] 2017-5535 RZR2017-00027, Applicant: Smithton Homes LLC, Owner: Morgan Cline, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5200 003 and 012, RA-200 to OSC; Single-Family Subdivision (Buffer Reduction), 800 Block of Grayson New Hope Road, 54.28 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 1/3/2018]

2017-5536 RZR2017-00028, Applicant: Smithton Homes LLC, Owner: Steven Harrison Et al., Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5124 020 and 061, and R5133 004 and 033, R-100 to R-SR; Senior Oriented Subdivision, 500-600 Blocks of Cooper Road and 2800 Block of Langley Road, 41.8 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 1/3/2018]

2017-5537 RZR2017-00029, Applicant: Arrowhead Investors, LLC, Owner: Robbie Pruett, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7060 001, RA-200 to OSC; Single-Family Subdivision, 2300 Block of Old Peachtree Road, 31.65 Acres. District 4/Heard[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 1/3/2018]


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 7:00 PM Page 6 VI. Public Hearing - New Business 4. Rezonings

2017-5538 RZR2017-00030, Applicant: JLCS Enterprises, Inc., c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owners: Ellen C. Beavers, Richard Sorrell, and Lanskey Partnership, LLLP, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R7102 017, 025, and 027, RA-200 to R-60; Single-Family Subdivision, 2100-2200 Blocks of Sunny Hill Road, 20.55 Acres. District 4/Heard[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 1/3/2018]


2017-5504 Approval/authorization to initiate the process for the Gwinnett County 2040 Unified Plan. The Unified Plan is the County’s Comprehensive Plan, and incorporates the Consolidated Plan, and the master plans from the Departments of Transportation, Community Services, and Water Resources. The Unified Plan will consist of three primary tasks, undertaken by lead consultant Pond & Company. The plan will be carried out within a Stakeholder and Public Involvement Plan (PIP) framework. The PIP is a part of the planning process that will solicit community values and desires from County residents and stakeholders and ensure that a wide variety of voices are heard during the process. 2017-5569 Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute a revision to the Public Notification Policies for Zoning Applications in Unincorporated Gwinnett County, to amend the scope and geographic area of written notification to potentially affected neighbors, and to provide for amended zoning notice sign posting policies. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve]

2017-5565 UDOA2017-00001, amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance of Gwinnett County, Title 1: Administration, and Title 2: Land Use and Zoning, to provide new or revised definitions and requirements for Accessory Building, Structure and Use Standards. Subject to Approval by Law Department[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve]


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 7:00 PM Page 7 VII. Old Business 1. Law Department/William J. Linkous III

2017-5039 Approval/authorization Formerly, 20170606 for the Chairman to execute a resolution approving the exercise of eminent domain by use of the Special Master Method, O.C.G.A. Section 22-2-100 et seq., to acquire property owned by Dillard Worthington Corporation, consisting of 4.28 acres, more or less, Property Tax ID R5113 003, and 40.24 acres, more or less, Property Tax ID 5113 009, located at the intersection of Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and Old Norcross Road, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, for Discovery High School Cluster Park, including authority to execute any and all documents required to acquire the property, all documents being subject to review as to form by the Law Department. (Tabled on 10/24/2017)

VIII. New Business

2017-5544 Ratification of Plat approvals for November 01, 2017 thru November 30, 2017.

IX. Comments from Audience X. Adjournment


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7:00 p.m.Planning Commission Public HearingGwinnett County Justice and Administration Center Auditorium75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046


MUNICIPAL-GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA

GWINNETT JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M.

AS SET FORTH IN THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1992, THE GWINNETT COUNTY GOVERNMENT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND WILL ASSIST CITIZENS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS GIVEN PROPER NOTICE (SEVEN WORKING DAYS). FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION AT 770.822.8165. A. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE TO FLAG B. OPENING REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN AND RULES OF ORDER C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 MEETING) E. ANNOUNCEMENTS F. OLD BUSINESS 1. CASE NUMBER :RZR2017-00011 APPLICANT :HOME SOUTH COMMUNITIES, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE :RA-200 TO OSC

LOCATION :2400 BLOCK OF SUNNY HILL ROAD :2500 BLOCK OF MORGAN ROAD MAP NUMBER :R7136 001 ACREAGE :86.15 ACRES UNITS :112 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS


Planning Commission Agenda October 2, 2018 Page 2

2. CASE NUMBER :RZM2018-00006 (PUBLIC HEARING HELD) APPLICANT :EDGE CITY PROPERTIES, INC. CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000

ZONING CHANGE :R-75 TO R-TH LOCATION :1400 BLOCK OF FIVE FORKS TRICKUM ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R5084 001 & 524 ACREAGE :12.39 ACRES UNITS :79 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :TOWNHOUSES (BUFFER REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :DENIAL 3. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00017 APPLICANT :THE PROVIDENCE GROUP OF GEORGIA, LLC CONTACT :WARREN JOLLY PHONE NUMBER :678.218.1725

ZONING CHANGE :R-100 TO TND LOCATION :3200 BLOCK OF SUWANEE CREEK ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R7166 001, 043, 045 & 047 ACREAGE :49.73 ACRES UNITS :272 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :TRADITIONAL NEIGHBOORHOOD

DEVELOPMENT(BUFFER REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(1) BROOKS

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 4. CASE NUMBER :CIC2018-00011

APPLICANT :ARISTON GROUP, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM

PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING :MU-R LOCATION :2600 BLOCK OF MALL OF GEORGIA BOULEVARD :3100 BLOCK OF WOODWARD CROSSING BOULEVARD MAP NUMBER :R7177 047 ACREAGE :16.0 ACRES PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :DENIAL



5. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00019 APPLICANT :STONE MANOR HOLDINGS, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE :RA-200, R-75 MOD & C-2 TO TND

LOCATION :3100 BLOCK OF SOUTH PUCKETT ROAD :3400 BLOCK OF HAMILTON MILL ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R7182 009B, 033, 044 & 045 ACREAGE :27.84 ACRES UNITS :128 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (BUFFER

REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 6. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00020 APPLICANT :QUYP DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC CONTACT :MITCH PEEVY PHONE NUMBER :770.614.6511 ZONING CHANGE :RA-200 TO OSC

LOCATION :100 BLOCK OF AUBURN ROAD :3600 BLOCK OF BAILEY ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R2003 026 & 263 ACREAGE :56.58 ACRES UNITS :141 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 7. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00021 APPLICANT :PULTE GROUP, INC. CONTACT :MITCH PEEVY PHONE NUMBER :770.614.6511 ZONING CHANGE :R-100 & RA-200 TO OSC

LOCATION :3500 BLOCK OF RIVER DRIVE MAP NUMBERS :R6108 007, 201, 272 & 273 ACREAGE :21.8 ACRES UNITS :30 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION COMMISSION DISTRICT :(2) HOWARD




8. CASE NUMBER :RZC2018-00014 APPLICANT :FUQUA ACQUISITIONS II, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE :C-2, O-I & RA-200 TO MU-R

LOCATION :2900 BLOCK OF BUFORD DRIVE MAP NUMBERS :R7146 004 & 004B ACREAGE :64.16 ACRES SQUARE FEET :381,585 SQUARE FEET (NON-RESIDENTIAL) :499,000 SQUARE FEET (RESIDENTIAL) PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :REGIONAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 9. CASE NUMBER :SUP2018-00049 APPLICANT :FUQUA ACQUISITIONS II, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING :MU-R (PROPOSED)

LOCATION :2900 BLOCK OF BUFORD DRIVE MAP NUMBERS :R7146 004 & 004B ACREAGE :64.16 ACRES SQUARE FEET :65,000 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY (OUTDOOR) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 10. CASE NUMBER :RZC2018-00015 APPLICANT :FORREST MITCHELL CONTACT :MELODY GLOUTON PHONE NUMBER :770.822.0900 ZONING CHANGE :R-100 TO M-1

LOCATION :6700 BLOCK OF PANNELL ROAD :6700 BLOCK OF PASS ROAD MAP NUMBER :R7370 014 ACREAGE :11.06 ACRES SQUARE FEET :44,655 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SELF-STORAGE FACILITY (BOAT & RV) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(1) BROOKS




11. CASE NUMBER :RZM2018-00015 (PUBLIC HEARING HELD) APPLICANT :AAD DEVELOPMENTS, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE :C-2 TO R-TH

LOCATION :2900 BLOCK OF MORGAN ROAD MAP NUMBER :R7137 020 ACREAGE :18.61 ACRES UNITS :119 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :TOWNHOUSES (BUFFER REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 12. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00026 APPLICANT :CKK DEVELOPMENT CONTACT :DUNCAN CORLEY PHONE NUMBER :770.962.8456 ZONING CHANGE :R-100 TO R-TH

LOCATION :2800 BLOCK OF ROSEBUD ROAD MAP NUMBER :R5124 002 ACREAGE :8.06 ACRES UNITS :64 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :TOWNHOUSES (BUFFER REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 13. CASE NUMBER :SUP2018-00047 (PUBLIC HEARING HELD) APPLICANT :KIAOCO MCGHEE CONTACT :KIAOCO MCGHEE PHONE NUMBER :404.664.5687 ZONING :R-100

LOCATION :3600 BLOCK OF KILLARNEY TRAIL MAP NUMBER :R6015 121 ACREAGE :1.04 ACRES SQUARE FEET :3,000 SQUARE FEET

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :PERSONAL CARE HOME (FAMILY) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :DENIAL



G. NEW BUSINESS 1. CASE NUMBER :RZC2018-00016 APPLICANT :TIM LANDERS CONTACT :TIM LANDERS PHONE NUMBER :404.791.0975 ZONING CHANGE :R-100 TO C-2

LOCATION :3900 BLOCK OF FIVE FORKS TRICKUM ROAD MAP NUMBER :R6090 013 ACREAGE :0.72 ACRE SQUARE FEET :40,000 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SELF STORAGE (CLIMATE CONTROLLED) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(2) HOWARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 2. CASE NUMBER :SUP2018-00056 APPLICANT :TIM LANDERS CONTACT :TIM LANDERS PHONE NUMBER :404.791.0975 ZONING :C-2 (PROPOSED)


DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 3. CASE NUMBER :RZC2018-00017 APPLICANT :SHIV SAI HOSPITALITY, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE :RM TO C-2

LOCATION :800 BLOCK OF LEGACY PARK DRIVE MAP NUMBER :R7007 030 ACREAGE :1.65 ACRES SQUARE FEET :25,600 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :COMMERCIAL RETAIL USES (BUFFER REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(1) BROOKS




4. CASE NUMBER :RZM2018-00016 APPLICANT :BRAND PROPERTIES, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE :R-100 & C-2 TO RM-24

LOCATION :1800 BLOCK OF DULUTH HIGHWAY :5600 BLOCK OF SUGARLOAF PARKWAY MAP NUMBERS :R7081 148, R7081 149, & R7074 021 ACREAGE :8.55 ACRES UNITS :194 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :APARTMENTS (BUFFER REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(1) BROOKS

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 5. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00028 APPLICANT :MICHAEL J. CASWELL CONTACT :TAYLOR ANDERSON, PE PHONE NUMBER :678.804.8586 ZONING CHANGE :RA-200 TO R-75

LOCATION :2500 BLOCK OF BOLD SPRINGS ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R5326 002, R5326 025 & R5344 031 ACREAGE :58.55 ACRES UNITS :146 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS AS R-100 6. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00029 APPLICANT :CLAUDIU RATIU CONTACT :CLAUDIU RATIU PHONE NUMBER :678.772.4472 ZONING CHANGE :O-I TO R-100

LOCATION :3000-3100 BLOCKS OF HOG MOUNTAIN ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R3001 035 & 137 ACREAGE :3.05 ACRES UNITS :2 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER




7. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00030 APPLICANT :MAHAFFEY PICKENS TUCKER, LLP CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE : RA-200 & R-100 TO R-SR

LOCATION :300 BLOCK OF COOPER ROAD :500 BLOCK OF HOPE HOLLOW ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R5133 005 & 030 ACREAGE :52.07 ACRES UNITS :172 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SENIOR ORIENTED RESIDENCES COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 8. CASE NUMBER :CIC2018-00012

APPLICANT :SMITHTON HOMES LLC CONTACT :BERNIE SMITH

PHONE NUMBER :770.652.0044 ZONING :R-SR LOCATION :500-600 BLOCKS OF COOPER ROAD :2700 BLOCK OF LANGLEY ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R5133 004, R5133 033, R5124 020 & R5124 061 ACREAGE :42.08 ACRES PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :DENIAL 9. CASE NUMBER :CIC2018-00014

APPLICANT :CENTURY COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA, LLC CONTACT :MITCH PEEVY

PHONE NUMBER :770.614.6511 ZONING :R-SR LOCATION :1400 BLOCK OF AUBURN ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R2001G 122-141 & R3001J 132-168 ACREAGE :14.96 ACRES PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER




10. CASE NUMBER :SUP2018-00054 APPLICANT :ROBERT & KIM LAWRENCE CONTACT :ROBERT LAWRENCE PHONE NUMBER :309.267.1051 ZONING :R-140

LOCATION :4400 BLOCK OF ALPINE COURT :4400 BLOCK OF HAPSBURG WAY MAP NUMBER :R4320 040 ACREAGE :1.31 ACRES SQUARE FEET :1,200 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :ACCESSORY BUILDING GREATER THAN 1,000 SQUARE FEET COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 11. CASE NUMBER :SUP2018-00055 APPLICANT :JAMES BARNEY POWELL, JR. CONTACT :JAMES POWELL PHONE NUMBER :770.403.1549 ZONING :RL

LOCATION :1900 BLOCK OF MORGAN WAY MAP NUMBER :R7352 132 ACREAGE :0.90 ACRE SQUARE FEET :4,206 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :METAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURE GREATER THAN 550 SQUARE FEET COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS 12. CASE NUMBER :SUP2018-00057 APPLICANT :DANIEL L. CLARK CONTACT :DANIEL CLARK PHONE NUMBER :404.375.1789 ZONING :R-100

LOCATION :1600 BLOCK OF POUNDS ROAD :1600 BLOCK OF BRENDA WAY MAP NUMBER :R6076 093 ACREAGE :1.16 ACRES SQUARE FEET :3,332 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :METAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURE GREATER THAN 1,000 SQUARE FEET COMMISSION DISTRICT :(2) HOWARD




H. GWINNETT COUNTY 2040 UNIFIED PLAN - PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DOCUMENTS FOR

THE GWINNETT COUNTY 2040 UNIFIED PLAN. THIS PLAN WILL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

I. AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

1. UDOA2018-00002 - AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF GWINNETT COUNTY; TITLE 2 LAND USE & ZONING, SECTION 230-130 SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS, SUBSECTION 230-130.3, TO REVISE THE ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOMOBILE, TRUCK OR VEHICLE STORAGE LOTS.

2. UDOA2018-00003 - AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

OF GWINNETT COUNTY; TITLE 2 LAND USE & ZONING, CHAPTER 240 OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING EQUIPMENT IN COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENTS.

3. UDOA2018-00004 - AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

OF GWINNETT COUNTY; TITLE 2 LAND USE & ZONING, CHAPTER 220 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS, TO CREATE A NEW OVERLAY DISTRICT ENTITLED IVY CREEK OVERLAY DISTRICT, AND TO ADOPT AN ACCOMPANYING MAP DELINEATING THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE OVERLAY DISTRICT.

J. AUDIENCE COMMENTS

K. COMMITTEE REPORTS

L. COMMENTS BY STAFF AND PLANNING COMMISSION

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MUNICIPAL-GWINNETT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA

GWINNETT JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M.

AS SET FORTH IN THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1992, THE GWINNETT COUNTY GOVERNMENT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND WILL ASSIST CITIZENS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS GIVEN PROPER NOTICE (SEVEN WORKING DAYS). FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION AT 770.822.8165. A. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE TO FLAG B. OPENING REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN AND RULES OF ORDER C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PC Action: Approved Vote: 9-0 Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes (Second) Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes (Motion) Dixon Yes Crowe Yes

Still Yes D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 MEETING)

PC Action: Approved Vote: 9-0 Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes (Second) Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes (Motion) Dixon Yes Crowe Yes

Still Yes E. ANNOUNCEMENTS



F. OLD BUSINESS 1. CASE NUMBER :RZR2017-00011 APPLICANT :HOME SOUTH COMMUNITIES, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE :RA-200 TO OSC

LOCATION :2400 BLOCK OF SUNNY HILL ROAD :2500 BLOCK OF MORGAN ROAD MAP NUMBER :R7136 001 ACREAGE :86.15 ACRES UNITS :112 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS PC Action: Tabled to 11-7-18 Vote: 9-0

Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes Dixon Yes (Second) Crowe Yes (Motion)

Still Yes 2. CASE NUMBER :RZM2018-00006 (PUBLIC HEARING HELD) APPLICANT :EDGE CITY PROPERTIES, INC. CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000

ZONING CHANGE :R-75 TO R-TH LOCATION :1400 BLOCK OF FIVE FORKS TRICKUM ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R5084 001 & 524 ACREAGE :12.39 ACRES UNITS :79 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :TOWNHOUSES (BUFFER REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :DENIAL PC Action: Tabled to 11-7-18 Vote: 8-0-1


Still Yes



3. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00017 APPLICANT :THE PROVIDENCE GROUP OF GEORGIA, LLC CONTACT :WARREN JOLLY PHONE NUMBER :678.218.1725

ZONING CHANGE :R-100 TO TND LOCATION :3200 BLOCK OF SUWANEE CREEK ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R7166 001, 043, 045 & 047 ACREAGE :49.73 ACRES UNITS :272 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :TRADITIONAL NEIGHBOORHOOD

DEVELOPMENT(BUFFER REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(1) BROOKS


Hartsock Yes (Motion) Mitchell Yes (Second) Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes Dixon Yes Crowe Yes

Still Yes 4. CASE NUMBER :CIC2018-00011

APPLICANT :ARISTON GROUP, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM

PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING :MU-R LOCATION :2600 BLOCK OF MALL OF GEORGIA BOULEVARD :3100 BLOCK OF WOODWARD CROSSING BOULEVARD MAP NUMBER :R7177 047 ACREAGE :16.0 ACRES PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :DENIAL PC Action: Approval with Conditions Vote: 9-0

Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes Dixon Yes (Motion) Crowe Yes (Second)

Still Yes



5. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00019 APPLICANT :STONE MANOR HOLDINGS, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE :RA-200, R-75 MOD & C-2 TO TND

LOCATION :3100 BLOCK OF SOUTH PUCKETT ROAD :3400 BLOCK OF HAMILTON MILL ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R7182 009B, 033, 044 & 045 ACREAGE :27.84 ACRES UNITS :128 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (BUFFER

REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS PC Action: Tabled to 11-7-18 (Public Hearing Held) Vote: 9-0

Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes Dixon Yes (Motion) Crowe Yes (Second)

Still Yes 6. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00020 APPLICANT :QUYP DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC CONTACT :MITCH PEEVY PHONE NUMBER :770.614.6511 ZONING CHANGE :RA-200 TO OSC

LOCATION :100 BLOCK OF AUBURN ROAD :3600 BLOCK OF BAILEY ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R2003 026 & 263 ACREAGE :56.58 ACRES UNITS :141 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS PC Action: Approval with Conditions Vote: 9-0

Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes (Motion) Tullis Yes (Second) Dixon Yes Crowe Yes

Still Yes



7. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00021 APPLICANT :PULTE GROUP, INC. CONTACT :MITCH PEEVY PHONE NUMBER :770.614.6511 ZONING CHANGE :R-100 & RA-200 TO OSC

LOCATION :3500 BLOCK OF RIVER DRIVE MAP NUMBERS :R6108 007, 201, 272 & 273 ACREAGE :21.8 ACRES UNITS :30 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION COMMISSION DISTRICT :(2) HOWARD

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :DENIAL PC Action: Tabled to 11-7-18 Vote: 9-0

Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes (Motion) Zaman Yes (Second) Warbington Yes Tullis Yes Dixon Yes Crowe Yes

Still Yes 8. CASE NUMBER :RZC2018-00014 APPLICANT :FUQUA ACQUISITIONS II, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE :C-2, O-I & RA-200 TO MU-R

LOCATION :2900 BLOCK OF BUFORD DRIVE MAP NUMBERS :R7146 004 & 004B ACREAGE :64.16 ACRES SQUARE FEET :381,585 SQUARE FEET (NON-RESIDENTIAL) :499,000 SQUARE FEET (RESIDENTIAL) PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :REGIONAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD



Still Yes 9. CASE NUMBER :SUP2018-00049 APPLICANT :FUQUA ACQUISITIONS II, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING :MU-R (PROPOSED)

LOCATION :2900 BLOCK OF BUFORD DRIVE MAP NUMBERS :R7146 004 & 004B ACREAGE :64.16 ACRES SQUARE FEET :65,000 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY (OUTDOOR) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD


Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes Zaman Yes



Warbington Yes Tullis Yes Dixon Yes (Second) Crowe Yes (Motion)

Still Yes 10. CASE NUMBER :RZC2018-00015 APPLICANT :FORREST MITCHELL CONTACT :MELODY GLOUTON PHONE NUMBER :770.822.0900 ZONING CHANGE :R-100 TO M-1

LOCATION :6700 BLOCK OF PANNELL ROAD :6700 BLOCK OF PASS ROAD MAP NUMBER :R7370 014 ACREAGE :11.06 ACRES SQUARE FEET :44,655 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SELF-STORAGE FACILITY (BOAT & RV) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(1) BROOKS

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :DENIAL PC Action: Denial Vote: 9-0

Hartsock Yes (Second) Mitchell Yes (Motion) Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes Dixon Yes Crowe Yes

Still Yes 11. CASE NUMBER :RZM2018-00015 (PUBLIC HEARING HELD) APPLICANT :AAD DEVELOPMENTS, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE :C-2 TO R-TH

LOCATION :2900 BLOCK OF MORGAN ROAD MAP NUMBER :R7137 020 ACREAGE :18.61 ACRES UNITS :119 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :TOWNHOUSES (BUFFER REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD


Hartsock Out of Room Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes Dixon Yes (Second) Crowe Yes (Motion)

Still Yes



12. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00026 APPLICANT :CKK DEVELOPMENT CONTACT :DUNCAN CORLEY PHONE NUMBER :770.962.8456 ZONING CHANGE :R-100 TO R-TH

LOCATION :2800 BLOCK OF ROSEBUD ROAD MAP NUMBER :R5124 002 ACREAGE :8.06 ACRES UNITS :64 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :TOWNHOUSES (BUFFER REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER



Still Yes 13. CASE NUMBER :SUP2018-00047 (PUBLIC HEARING HELD) APPLICANT :KIAOCO MCGHEE CONTACT :KIAOCO MCGHEE PHONE NUMBER :404.664.5687 ZONING :R-100

LOCATION :3600 BLOCK OF KILLARNEY TRAIL MAP NUMBER :R6015 121 ACREAGE :1.04 ACRES SQUARE FEET :3,000 SQUARE FEET

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :PERSONAL CARE HOME (FAMILY) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :DENIAL

PC Action: Denial Vote: 9-0 Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes (Second) Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes (Motion) Dixon Yes Crowe Yes

Still Yes G. NEW BUSINESS



1. CASE NUMBER :RZC2018-00016 APPLICANT :TIM LANDERS CONTACT :TIM LANDERS PHONE NUMBER :404.791.0975 ZONING CHANGE :R-100 TO C-2




Still Yes 2. CASE NUMBER :SUP2018-00056 APPLICANT :TIM LANDERS CONTACT :TIM LANDERS PHONE NUMBER :404.791.0975 ZONING :C-2 (PROPOSED)




Still Yes 3. CASE NUMBER :RZC2018-00017 APPLICANT :SHIV SAI HOSPITALITY, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE :RM TO C-2

LOCATION :800 BLOCK OF LEGACY PARK DRIVE MAP NUMBER :R7007 030 ACREAGE :1.65 ACRES SQUARE FEET :25,600 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :COMMERCIAL RETAIL USES (BUFFER REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(1) BROOKS


Hartsock Yes (Second) Mitchell Yes (Motion) Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes



Dixon Yes Crowe Yes Still Yes 4. CASE NUMBER :RZM2018-00016 APPLICANT :BRAND PROPERTIES, LLC CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE :R-100 & C-2 TO RM-24

LOCATION :1800 BLOCK OF DULUTH HIGHWAY :5600 BLOCK OF SUGARLOAF PARKWAY MAP NUMBERS :R7081 148, R7081 149, & R7074 021 ACREAGE :8.55 ACRES UNITS :194 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :APARTMENTS (BUFFER REDUCTION) COMMISSION DISTRICT :(1) BROOKS


Hartsock Yes (Motion) Mitchell Yes (Second) Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes Dixon Yes Crowe Yes

Still Yes 5. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00028 APPLICANT :MICHAEL J. CASWELL CONTACT :TAYLOR ANDERSON, PE PHONE NUMBER :678.804.8586 ZONING CHANGE :RA-200 TO R-75

LOCATION :2500 BLOCK OF BOLD SPRINGS ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R5326 002, R5326 025 & R5344 031 ACREAGE :58.55 ACRES UNITS :146 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS AS R-100 PC Action: Tabled to 11-7-18 Vote: 9-0

Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes (Second) Tullis Yes (Motion) Dixon Yes Crowe Yes

Still Yes



6. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00029 APPLICANT :CLAUDIU RATIU CONTACT :CLAUDIU RATIU PHONE NUMBER :678.772.4472 ZONING CHANGE :O-I TO R-100

LOCATION :3000-3100 BLOCKS OF HOG MOUNTAIN ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R3001 035 & 137 ACREAGE :3.05 ACRES UNITS :2 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER



Still Yes 7. CASE NUMBER :RZR2018-00030 APPLICANT :MAHAFFEY PICKENS TUCKER, LLP CONTACT :SHANE LANHAM PHONE NUMBER :770.232.0000 ZONING CHANGE : RA-200 & R-100 TO R-SR

LOCATION :300 BLOCK OF COOPER ROAD :500 BLOCK OF HOPE HOLLOW ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R5133 005 & 030 ACREAGE :52.07 ACRES UNITS :172 UNITS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :SENIOR ORIENTED RESIDENCES COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER




APPLICANT :SMITHTON HOMES LLC CONTACT :BERNIE SMITH

PHONE NUMBER :770.652.0044 ZONING :R-SR LOCATION :500-600 BLOCKS OF COOPER ROAD :2700 BLOCK OF LANGLEY ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R5133 004, R5133 033, R5124 020 & R5124 061 ACREAGE :42.08 ACRES PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :DENIAL PC Action: Denial Vote: 8-0

Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes (Second) Zaman Yes



Warbington Yes (Motion) Tullis Out of Room Dixon Yes Crowe Yes


APPLICANT :CENTURY COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA, LLC CONTACT :MITCH PEEVY

PHONE NUMBER :770.614.6511 ZONING :R-SR LOCATION :1400 BLOCK OF AUBURN ROAD MAP NUMBERS :R2001G 122-141 & R3001J 132-168 ACREAGE :14.96 ACRES PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :CHANGE IN CONDITIONS OF ZONING COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER



Still Yes 10. CASE NUMBER :SUP2018-00054 APPLICANT :ROBERT & KIM LAWRENCE CONTACT :ROBERT LAWRENCE PHONE NUMBER :309.267.1051 ZONING :R-140

LOCATION :4400 BLOCK OF ALPINE COURT :4400 BLOCK OF HAPSBURG WAY MAP NUMBER :R4320 040 ACREAGE :1.31 ACRES SQUARE FEET :1,200 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :ACCESSORY BUILDING GREATER THAN 1,000 SQUARE FEET COMMISSION DISTRICT :(3) HUNTER



Still Yes 11. CASE NUMBER :SUP2018-00055 APPLICANT :JAMES BARNEY POWELL, JR. CONTACT :JAMES POWELL PHONE NUMBER :770.403.1549 ZONING :RL

LOCATION :1900 BLOCK OF MORGAN WAY MAP NUMBER :R7352 132 ACREAGE :0.90 ACRE SQUARE FEET :4,206 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :METAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURE GREATER THAN 550 SQUARE FEET COMMISSION DISTRICT :(4) HEARD





Still Yes 12. CASE NUMBER :SUP2018-00057

APPLICANT :DANIEL L. CLARK CONTACT :DANIEL CLARK PHONE NUMBER :404.375.1789 ZONING :R-100 LOCATION :1600 BLOCK OF POUNDS ROAD

:1600 BLOCK OF BRENDA WAY MAP NUMBER :R6076 093 ACREAGE :1.16 ACRES SQUARE FEET :3,332 SQUARE FEET PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT :METAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURE GREATER THAN

1,000 SQUARE FEET COMMISSION DISTRICT :(2) HOWARD DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION :APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS PC Action: Approval with Conditions Vote: 9-0


Still Yes H. GWINNETT COUNTY 2040 UNIFIED PLAN - PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DOCUMENTS FOR

THE GWINNETT COUNTY 2040 UNIFIED PLAN. THIS PLAN WILL BE TRANSMITTED TOTHE ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITYAFFAIRS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.PC Action: Approval Vote: 9-0Hartsock Yes (Motion) Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes (Second) Dixon Yes Crowe Yes Still Yes

I. AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

1. UDOA2018-00002 - AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCEOF GWINNETT COUNTY; TITLE 2 LAND USE & ZONING, SECTION 230-130SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS, SUBSECTION 230-130.3, TO REVISE THE ZONINGREQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOMOBILE, TRUCK OR VEHICLE STORAGE LOTS.PC Action: Approval Vote: 9-0Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes (Motion) Zaman Yes (Second) Warbington Yes Tullis Yes Dixon Yes Crowe Yes Still Yes

2. UDOA2018-00003 - AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCEOF GWINNETT COUNTY; TITLE 2 LAND USE & ZONING, CHAPTER 240 OFF-STREETPARKING STANDARDS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF

One public comment was received, in favor of the plan and discussing ways to implement the plan



ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING EQUIPMENT IN COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENTS.

PC Action: Approval Vote: 9-0 Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes Dixon Yes (Motion) Crowe Yes (Second) Still Yes

3. UDOA2018-00004 - AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF GWINNETT COUNTY; TITLE 2 LAND USE & ZONING, CHAPTER 220 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS, TO CREATE A NEW OVERLAY DISTRICT ENTITLED IVY CREEK OVERLAY DISTRICT, AND TO ADOPT AN ACCOMPANYING MAP DELINEATING THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE OVERLAY DISTRICT.

PC Action: Approval Vote: 9-0 Hartsock Yes Mitchell Yes Edinger Yes Zaman Yes Warbington Yes Tullis Yes Dixon Yes (Motion) Crowe Yes (Second) Still Yes

J. AUDIENCE COMMENTS

K. COMMITTEE REPORTS

L. COMMENTS BY STAFF AND PLANNING COMMISSION

M. ADJOURNMENT


Gwinnett Justice & Administration CenterAuditorium75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM

I. Call To Order, Invocation, Pledge to Flag II. Opening Remarks by Chairman III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes:

Work Session: October 16, 2018 Informal Business Discussion 12:00 p.m.: October 16, 2018 Executive Session: October 16, 2018 Business Session: October 16, 2018 Informal Business Discussion 3:00 p.m.: October 16, 2018

V. Announcements:

Proclamation: Naming Nick Blakely Field at Rhodes Jordan Park

VI. Public Hearing - Old Business


2018-1079 CIC2018-00011, Formerly 20180764 Applicant: Ariston Group, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: Ariston Group, LLC, Tax Parcel No. R7177 047, Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned MU-R, 2600 Block of Mall of Georgia Boulevard and 3100 Block of Woodward Crossing Boulevard, 16.0 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 2 VI. Public Hearing - Old Business 1. Planning & Development/Kathy S. Holland

2018-1203 SUP2018-00047, Applicant: Kiaoco McGhee, Owner: Kiaoco McGhee, Tax Parcel No. R6015 121, Application for a Special Use Permit in a R-100 Zoning District for a Personal Care Home (Family), 3600 Block of Killarney Trail, 1.04 Acres. District 3/Hunter (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Deny] 2018-1193 RZC2018-00014, Applicant: Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: WB Holdings-Gwinnett, LLC, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R7146 004 and 004B, C-2, O-I and RA-200 to MU-R; Regional Mixed-Use Development, 2900 Block of Buford Drive, 64.16 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]

2018-1194 SUP2018-00049, Applicant: Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: WB Holdings-Gwinnett, LLC, Tax Parcel Nos. R7146 004 and 004B, Application for a Special Use Permit in a MU-R (Proposed) Zoning District for a Recreation and Entertainment Facility (Outdoor), 2900 Block of Buford Drive, 64.16 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]

2018-1195 RZC2018-00015, Applicant: Forrest Mitchell, Owner: Forrest Mitchell, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7370 014, R-100 to M-1; Self-Storage Facility (Boat and RV), 6700 Block of Pannell Road and 6700 Block of Pass Road, 11.06 Acres. District 1/Brooks (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Deny]



2018-1106 RZM2018-00006, Formerly 20180604 Applicant: Edge City Properties, Inc. c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: Richard Craig, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5084 001 & 524, R-75 to R-TH; Townhouses (Buffer Reduction), 1400 Block of Five Forks Trickum Road, 12.39 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]

2018-1196 RZM2018-00015, Applicant: AAD Developments, LLC, Owner: Gwinnett Community Bank, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7137 020, C-2 to R-TH; Townhouses (Buffer Reduction), 2900 Block of Morgan Road, 18.61 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]

2018-1122 RZR2017-00011, Formerly 20175026 & 20170652 Applicant: Home South Communities, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: John T. Lamb, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7136 001, RA-200 to OSC; Single-Family Subdivision, 2400 Block of Sunny Hill Road and 2500 Block of Morgan Road, 86.15 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]

2018-1139 RZR2018-00020, Applicant: Quyp Development Services, LLC c/o Alliance Engineering and Planning, Owners: Dwain N. Kilgore and Grace N. Kilgore c/o Alliance Engineering and Planning, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R2003 026 and 263, RA-200 to OSC; Single-Family Subdivision, 100 Block of Auburn Road and 3600 Block of Bailey Road, 56.58 Acres. District 3/Hunter (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]



2018-1143 RZR2018-00016, Applicant: Smithton Homes LLC, Owner: Frances Thomas Carrol, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5064 007 and 041, RA-200 to R-75; Single-Family Subdivision, 1900 Block of Lenora Road, 4100 Block of Pate Road and 4200 Block of Gresham Road, 35.58 Acres. District 3/Hunter (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions As R-100]

2018-1148 RZR2018-00019, Applicant: Stone Manor Holdings c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owners: Stone Manor Holdings, LLC, Mary Imogene Fowler, JML Rev. Trust U/T/A and Timothy J. Boyle, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R7182 009B, 033, 044, and 045, RA-200, R-75 MOD and C-2 to TND; Traditional Neighborhood Development (Buffer Reduction), 3100 Block of South Puckett Road and 3400 Block of Hamilton Mill Road, 27.84 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]

2018-1161 RZR2018-00017, Formerly 20180762, Applicant: The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC, Owners: Myron and Linda Baynes, Baynes Family, LLC and Yuling Hayter, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R7166 001, 043, 045 and 047, R-100 to TND; Traditional Neighborhood Development (Buffer Reduction), 3200 Block of Suwanee Creek Road, 49.73 Acres. District 1/Brooks (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]

2018-1199 RZR2018-00026, Applicant: CKK Development, Owner: Charlotte Chaffin, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R5124 002, R-100 to R-TH; Townhouses (Buffer Reduction), 2800 Block of Rosebud Road, 8.06 Acres. District 3/Hunter (Tabled on 09/25/2018)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 5 VII. Public Hearing - New Business 1. Support Services/Angelia Parham

2018-1462 Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to abandon, declare as surplus, and to authorize disposition of 61,698 square feet (1.416 acres) of right-of-way formerly used as a public road known as Clark Lake Estates Drive located in Land Lot 136 of the 5th Land District in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 32-7-2 and O.C.G.A. § 32-7-4. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. District 3/Hunter (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

2018-1463 Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to abandon 10,771 square feet (0.247 acres) of right-of-way formerly used as a public road known as Sugarloaf Parkway located in Land Lot 205 of the 7th Land District, Duluth, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 32-7-2, and to exchange it for 10,851 square feet (0.249 acres) of real property located at 2146 Buford Highway, Duluth, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-9-3. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. District 1/Brooks (Staff Recommendation: Approval)


2018-1431 CIC2018-00012, Applicant: Smithton Homes LLC, Owner: Steve Harrison, Et al, Harriet Harrison, Vinson Harrison and Mark and Danita Harrison, Tax Parcel Nos. R5133 004, R5133 033, R5124 020 and R5124 061, Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned R-SR, 500-600 Blocks of Cooper Road and 2700 Block of Langley Road, 42.08 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Deny]

2018-1432 CIC2018-00014, Applicant: Century Communities of Georgia, LLC c/o Alliance Engineering and Planning, Owner: Century Communities of Georgia, LLC c/o Alliance Engineering and Planning, Tax Parcel Nos. R2001G 122-141 and R3001J 132-168, Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned R-SR, 1400 Block of Auburn Road, 14.96 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 6 VII. Public Hearing - New Business 3. Special Use Permit

2018-1433 SUP2018-00054, Applicant: Robert and Kim Lawrence, Owners: Robert and Kim Lawrence, Tax Parcel No. R4320 040, Application for a Special Use Permit in a R-140 Zoning District for an Accessory Building Greater than 1,000 Square Feet, 4400 Block of Alpine Court and 4400 Block of Hapsburg Way, 1.31 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]

2018-1434 SUP2018-00055, Applicant: James Barney Powell, Jr., Owner: James Barney Powell, Jr., Tax Parcel No. R7352 132, Application for a Special Use Permit in a RL Zoning District for a Metal Accessory Structure Greater than 550 Square Feet, 1900 Block of Morgan Way, 0.90 Acre. District 4/Heard[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]

2018-1435 SUP2018-00057, Applicant: Daniel L. Clark, Owner: Daniel L. Clark, Tax Parcel No. R6076 093, Application for a Special Use Permit in a R-100 Zoning District for a Metal Accessory Structure Greater than 1,000 Square Feet, 1600 Block of Pounds Road and 1600 Block of Brenda Way, 1.16 Acres. District 2/Howard[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]

4. Rezonings

2018-1424 RZC2018-00016, Applicant: Tim Landers, Owner: Billy Landers, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R6090 013, R-100 to C-2; Self-Storage (Climate Controlled), 3900 Block of Five Forks Trickum Road, 0.72 Acre. District 2/Howard[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 7 VII. Public Hearing - New Business 4. Rezonings

2018-1425 SUP2018-00056, Applicant: Tim Landers, Owner: Billy Landers, Tax Parcel No. R6090 013, Application for a Special Use Permit in a C-2 (Proposed) Zoning District for Self-Storage (Climate Controlled), 3900 Block of Five Forks Trickum Road, 0.72 Acre. District 2/Howard[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]

2018-1426 RZC2018-00017, Applicant: Shiv Sai Hospitality, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: Shiv Sai Hospitality, LLC, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7007 030, RM to C-2; Commercial Retail Uses (Buffer Reduction), 800 Block of Legacy Park Drive, 1.65 Acres. District 1/Brooks[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]

2018-1427 RZM2018-00016, Applicant: Brand Properties, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owners: Sugarloaf Land Investments, LLC, Sugarloaf Marketplace Phase I, LLC & Sugarloaf Marketplace, LLC, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R7081 148, R7081 149 and R7074 021, R-100 and C-2 to RM-24; Apartments (Buffer Reduction), 1800 Block of Duluth Highway and 5600 Block of Sugarloaf Parkway, 8.55 Acres. District 1/Brooks[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]

2018-1428 RZR2018-00028, Applicant: Michael J. Caswell, Owner: DWE Investments LLLP, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5326 002, R5326 025 and R5344 031, RA-200 to R-75; Single-Family Subdivision, 2500 Block of Bold Springs Road, 58.55 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions As R-100][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 8 VII. Public Hearing - New Business 4. Rezonings

2018-1429 RZR2018-00029, Applicant: Claudiu Ratiu, Owner: Claudiu Ratiu, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R3001 035 and R3001 137, O-I to R-100; Single-Family Subdivision, 3000-3100 Blocks of Hog Mountain Road, 3.05 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions]

2018-1430 RZR2018-00030, Applicant: Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owners: Charles William Nix and James E. Nix, Jr., Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5133 005 and 030, RA-200 and R-100 to R-SR; Senior Oriented Residences, 300 Block of Cooper Road and 500 Block of Hope Hollow Road, 52.07 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018]


2018-1389 UDOA2018-00003 Approval/authorization to amend the Unified Development Ordinance of Gwinnett County; Title 2 Land Use & Zoning, Chapter 240 Off-Street Parking Standards, to provide requirements for installation of electric vehicle charging equipment in commercial and multifamily developments. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve]

2018-1390 UDOA2018-00002 Approval/authorization to amend the Unified Development Ordinance of Gwinnett County; Title 2 Land Use & Zoning, Section 230-130 Supplemental Use Standards, Subsection 230-130.3, to revise the zoning requirements for automobile, truck or vehicle storage lots. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. [Planning Department Recommendation: Approve][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve]


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 9 VII. Public Hearing - New Business 5. Planning & Development/Kathy S. Holland

2018-1391 UDOA2018-00004 Approval/authorization to amend the Unified Development Ordinance of Gwinnett County; Title 2 Land Use & Zoning, Chapter 220 Overlay Zoning Districts, to create a new overlay district entitled Ivy Creek Overlay District, and to adopt an accompanying map delineating the geographic boundaries of the overlay district. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. [Planning Department Recommendation: Approve][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve]

2018-1387 Approval/authorization of a Resolution to modify portions of the Gwinnett County land development and other services fee schedule previously approved by the Board of Commissioners. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. 2018-1451 Approval/authorization to execute a Resolution and Letter to transmit the Gwinnett County 2040 Unified Plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission for regional and state review. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

VIII. Old Business 1. Commissioners

2018-1155 Approval Formerly 2018-0860, of appointment to the Animal Control Hearing Board. Term expires July 31, 2019. District 3/Hunter (Tabled on 10/16/2018)

2. Law Department/William J. Linkous III

2018-1225 Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an Amendment to the Gwinnett County Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Ordinance. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Tabled on 09/04/2018)


Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 10 IX. New Business 1. Commissioners

2018-1516 Approval to accept the resignation of Carla Brown from the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council. Term expires December 31, 2019. District 3/Hunter

2018-1517 Approval to fill the unexpired term of Carla Brown from the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council. Term expires December 31, 2019. District 3/Hunter


2018-1515 Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an Agreement of Lease with Pike Center, LLC, to lease 9,395 square feet of office space located at Pike Center, 595 Old Norcross Road, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and a Rental Agreement to sub-lease the office space to the State Properties Commission for use by the Department of Community Supervision as a Day Reporting Center, including authority to execute any and all other documents necessary to complete the transaction. All documents subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.


2018-1436 Ratification of Plat approvals for September 01, 2018 thru September 30, 2018.

X. Comments from Audience XI. Adjournment


Unofficial Public Hearing Minutes

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Present: Charlotte J. Nash, Jace Brooks, Lynette Howard, Tommy Hunter, John Heard

I. Call To Order, Invocation, Pledge to Flag II. Opening Remarks by Chairman III. Approval of Agenda

{Action: Approved Motion: Hunter Second: Howard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

IV. Approval of Minutes:

Work Session: October 16, 2018 Informal Business Discussion 12:00 p.m.: October 16, 2018 Executive Session: October 16, 2018 Business Session: October 16, 2018 Informal Business Discussion 3:00 p.m.: October 16, 2018 {Action: Approved Motion: Hunter Second: Howard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

V. Announcements:

Proclamation: Naming Nick Blakely Field at Rhodes Jordan Park


Public Hearing Unofficial Minutes Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 2 VI. Public Hearing - Old Business 1. Planning & Development/Kathy S. Holland

2018-1079 CIC2018-00011, Formerly 20180764 Applicant: Ariston Group, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: Ariston Group, LLC, Tax Parcel No. R7177 047, Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned MU-R, 2600 Block of Mall of Georgia Boulevard and 3100 Block of Woodward Crossing Boulevard, 16.0 Acres. District 4/Heard[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions - Date: 10/02/2018] {Action: Approved with Stipulations Motion: Nash Second: Brooks Vote: 4-0-1; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Abstained}

2018-1203 SUP2018-00047, Applicant: Kiaoco McGhee, Owner: Kiaoco McGhee, Tax Parcel No. R6015 121, Application for a Special Use Permit in a R-100 Zoning District for a Personal Care Home (Family), 3600 Block of Killarney Trail, 1.04 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Deny - Date: 10/02/2018] {Action: Denied Motion: Hunter Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1193 RZC2018-00014, Applicant: Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: WB Holdings-Gwinnett, LLC, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R7146 004 and 004B, C-2, O-I and RA-200 to MU-R; Regional Mixed-Use Development, 2900 Block of Buford Drive, 64.16 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Heard Second: Hunter Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}



2018-1194 SUP2018-00049, Applicant: Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: WB Holdings-Gwinnett, LLC, Tax Parcel Nos. R7146 004 and 004B, Application for a Special Use Permit in a MU-R (Proposed) Zoning District for a Recreation and Entertainment Facility (Outdoor), 2900 Block of Buford Drive, 64.16 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Heard Second: Hunter Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1195 RZC2018-00015, Applicant: Forrest Mitchell, Owner: Forrest Mitchell, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7370 014, R-100 to M-1; Self-Storage Facility (Boat and RV), 6700 Block of Pannell Road and 6700 Block of Pass Road, 11.06 Acres. District 1/Brooks[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Deny - Date: 10/02/2018] {Action: Denied without Prejudice Motion: Brooks Second: Howard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1106 RZM2018-00006, Formerly 20180604 Applicant: Edge City Properties, Inc. c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: Richard Craig, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5084 001 & 524, R-75 to R-TH; Townhouses (Buffer Reduction), 1400 Block of Five Forks Trickum Road, 12.39 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Heard Second: Hunter Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1196 RZM2018-00015, Applicant: AAD Developments, LLC, Owner: Gwinnett Community Bank, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7137 020, C-2 to R-TH; Townhouses (Buffer Reduction), 2900 Block of Morgan Road, 18.61 Acres. District 4/Heard[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Approved with Stipulations Motion: Heard Second: Hunter Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}



2018-1122 RZR2017-00011, Formerly 20175026 & 20170652 Applicant: Home South Communities, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: John T. Lamb, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7136 001, RA-200 to OSC; Single-Family Subdivision, 2400 Block of Sunny Hill Road and 2500 Block of Morgan Road, 86.15 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 7 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Heard Second: Hunter Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1139 RZR2018-00020, Applicant: Quyp Development Services, LLC c/o Alliance Engineering and Planning, Owners: Dwain N. Kilgore and Grace N. Kilgore c/o Alliance Engineering and Planning, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R2003 026 and 263, RA-200 to OSC; Single-Family Subdivision, 100 Block of Auburn Road and 3600 Block of Bailey Road, 56.58 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions - Date: 10/02/2018] {Action: Approved with Change Motion: Hunter Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1143 RZR2018-00016, Applicant: Smithton Homes LLC, Owner: Frances Thomas Carrol, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5064 007 and 041, RA-200 to R-75; Single-Family Subdivision, 1900 Block of Lenora Road, 4100 Block of Pate Road and 4200 Block of Gresham Road, 35.58 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions As R-100] {Action: Approved with Change as R-100 Motion: Brooks Second: Howard Vote: 4-0-1; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Abstained & Out of Room; Heard-Yes}



2018-1148 RZR2018-00019, Applicant: Stone Manor Holdings c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owners: Stone Manor Holdings, LLC, Mary Imogene Fowler, JML Rev. Trust U/T/A and Timothy J. Boyle, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R7182 009B, 033, 044, and 045, RA-200, R-75 MOD and C-2 to TND; Traditional Neighborhood Development (Buffer Reduction), 3100 Block of South Puckett Road and 3400 Block of Hamilton Mill Road, 27.84 Acres. District 4/Heard (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Heard Second: Hunter Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1161 RZR2018-00017, Formerly 20180762, Applicant: The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC, Owners: Myron and Linda Baynes, Baynes Family, LLC and Yuling Hayter, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R7166 001, 043, 045 and 047, R-100 to TND; Traditional Neighborhood Development (Buffer Reduction), 3200 Block of Suwanee Creek Road, 49.73 Acres. District 1/Brooks (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Brooks Second: Howard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1199 RZR2018-00026, Applicant: CKK Development, Owner: Charlotte Chaffin, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R5124 002, R-100 to R-TH; Townhouses (Buffer Reduction), 2800 Block of Rosebud Road, 8.06 Acres. District 3/Hunter (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Hunter Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}


Public Hearing Unofficial Minutes Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 6 VII. Public Hearing - New Business 1. Support Services/Angelia Parham

2018-1462 Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to abandon, declare as surplus, and to authorize disposition of 61,698 square feet (1.416 acres) of right-of-way formerly used as a public road known as Clark Lake Estates Drive located in Land Lot 136 of the 5th Land District in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 32-7-2 and O.C.G.A. § 32-7-4. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. District 3/Hunter (Staff Recommendation: Approval) {Action: Approved Motion: Hunter Second: Heard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1463 Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to abandon 10,771 square feet (0.247 acres) of right-of-way formerly used as a public road known as Sugarloaf Parkway located in Land Lot 205 of the 7th Land District, Duluth, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 32-7-2, and to exchange it for 10,851 square feet (0.249 acres) of real property located at 2146 Buford Highway, Duluth, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-9-3. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. District 1/Brooks (Staff Recommendation: Approval) {Action: Approved Motion: Brooks Second: Howard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}


2018-1431 CIC2018-00012, Applicant: Smithton Homes LLC, Owner: Steve Harrison, Et al, Harriet Harrison, Vinson Harrison and Mark and Danita Harrison, Tax Parcel Nos. R5133 004, R5133 033, R5124 020 and R5124 061, Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned R-SR, 500-600 Blocks of Cooper Road and 2700 Block of Langley Road, 42.08 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Deny][Planning Commission Recommendation: Deny] {Action: Approved with Change Motion: Hunter Second: Brooks Vote: 3-2; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-No; Hunter-Yes; Heard-No}


Public Hearing Unofficial Minutes Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 7 VII. Public Hearing - New Business 2. Change in Conditions

2018-1432 CIC2018-00014, Applicant: Century Communities of Georgia, LLC c/o Alliance Engineering and Planning, Owner: Century Communities of Georgia, LLC c/o Alliance Engineering and Planning, Tax Parcel Nos. R2001G 122-141 and R3001J 132-168, Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned R-SR, 1400 Block of Auburn Road, 14.96 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Approved with Change Motion: Hunter Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

3. Special Use Permit

2018-1433 SUP2018-00054, Applicant: Robert and Kim Lawrence, Owners: Robert and Kim Lawrence, Tax Parcel No. R4320 040, Application for a Special Use Permit in a R-140 Zoning District for an Accessory Building Greater than 1,000 Square Feet, 4400 Block of Alpine Court and 4400 Block of Hapsburg Way, 1.31 Acres. District 3/Hunter (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Hunter Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1434 SUP2018-00055, Applicant: James Barney Powell, Jr., Owner: James Barney Powell, Jr., Tax Parcel No. R7352 132, Application for a Special Use Permit in a RL Zoning District for a Metal Accessory Structure Greater than 550 Square Feet, 1900 Block of Morgan Way, 0.90 Acre. District 4/Heard[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Approved with Change Motion: Heard Second: Howard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}


Public Hearing Unofficial Minutes Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 8 VII. Public Hearing - New Business 3. Special Use Permit

2018-1435 SUP2018-00057, Applicant: Daniel L. Clark, Owner: Daniel L. Clark, Tax Parcel No. R6076 093, Application for a Special Use Permit in a R-100 Zoning District for a Metal Accessory Structure Greater than 1,000 Square Feet, 1600 Block of Pounds Road and 1600 Block of Brenda Way, 1.16 Acres. District 2/Howard[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Approved with Stipulations Motion: Howard Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

4. Rezonings

2018-1424 RZC2018-00016, Applicant: Tim Landers, Owner: Billy Landers, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R6090 013, R-100 to C-2; Self-Storage (Climate Controlled), 3900 Block of Five Forks Trickum Road, 0.72 Acre. District 2/Howard (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Howard Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1425 SUP2018-00056, Applicant: Tim Landers, Owner: Billy Landers, Tax Parcel No. R6090 013, Application for a Special Use Permit in a C-2 (Proposed) Zoning District for Self-Storage (Climate Controlled), 3900 Block of Five Forks Trickum Road, 0.72 Acre. District 2/Howard (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held) [Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Howard Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}


Public Hearing Unofficial Minutes Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 9 VII. Public Hearing - New Business 4. Rezonings

2018-1426 RZC2018-00017, Applicant: Shiv Sai Hospitality, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owner: Shiv Sai Hospitality, LLC, Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R7007 030, RM to C-2; Commercial Retail Uses (Buffer Reduction), 800 Block of Legacy Park Drive, 1.65 Acres. District 1/Brooks[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Approved with Stipulations Motion: Brooks Second: Heard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1427 RZM2018-00016, Applicant: Brand Properties, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owners: Sugarloaf Land Investments, LLC, Sugarloaf Marketplace Phase I, LLC & Sugarloaf Marketplace, LLC, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R7081 148, R7081 149 and R7074 021, R-100 and C-2 to RM-24; Apartments (Buffer Reduction), 1800 Block of Duluth Highway and 5600 Block of Sugarloaf Parkway, 8.55 Acres. District 1/Brooks (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Brooks Second: Howard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1428 RZR2018-00028, Applicant: Michael J. Caswell, Owner: DWE Investments LLLP, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5326 002, R5326 025 and R5344 031, RA-200 to R-75; Single-Family Subdivision, 2500 Block of Bold Springs Road, 58.55 Acres. District 3/Hunter (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions As R-100][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Hunter Second: Heard Vote: 4-0-1; Nash-Abstained; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}


Public Hearing Unofficial Minutes Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 10 VII. Public Hearing - New Business 4. Rezonings

2018-1429 RZR2018-00029, Applicant: Claudiu Ratiu, Owner: Claudiu Ratiu, Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R3001 035 and R3001 137, O-I to R-100; Single-Family Subdivision, 3000-3100 Blocks of Hog Mountain Road, 3.05 Acres. District 3/Hunter[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Approved with Stipulations Motion: Hunter Second: Heard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1430 RZR2018-00030, Applicant: Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP, Owners: Charles William Nix and James E. Nix, Jr., Rezoning of Tax Parcel Nos. R5133 005 and 030, RA-200 and R-100 to R-SR; Senior Oriented Residences, 300 Block of Cooper Road and 500 Block of Hope Hollow Road, 52.07 Acres. District 3/Hunter (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 11/27/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions][Planning Commission Recommendation: Tabled - Date: 11/7/2018] {Action: Tabled Motion: Hunter Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}


2018-1389 UDOA2018-00003 Approval/authorization to amend the Unified Development Ordinance of Gwinnett County; Title 2 Land Use & Zoning, Chapter 240 Off-Street Parking Standards, to provide requirements for installation of electric vehicle charging equipment in commercial and multifamily developments. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve] {Action: Approved Motion: Howard Second: Brooks Vote: 4-1; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-No; Heard-Yes}


Public Hearing Unofficial Minutes Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 11 VII. Public Hearing - New Business 5. Planning & Development/Kathy S. Holland

2018-1390 UDOA2018-00002 Approval/authorization to amend the Unified Development Ordinance of Gwinnett County; Title 2 Land Use & Zoning, Section 230-130 Supplemental Use Standards, Subsection 230-130.3, to revise the zoning requirements for automobile, truck or vehicle storage lots. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve] {Action: Approved Motion: Howard Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1391 UDOA2018-00004 Approval/authorization to amend the Unified Development Ordinance of Gwinnett County; Title 2 Land Use & Zoning, Chapter 220 Overlay Zoning Districts, to create a new overlay district entitled Ivy Creek Overlay District, and to adopt an accompanying map delineating the geographic boundaries of the overlay district. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 12/18/2018 p.m.)(Public hearing was not held)[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve][Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve] {Action: Tabled Motion: Heard Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1387 Approval/authorization of a Resolution to modify portions of the Gwinnett County land development and other services fee schedule previously approved by the Board of Commissioners. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. {Action: Approved Motion: Howard Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1451 Approval/authorization to execute a Resolution and Letter to transmit the Gwinnett County 2040 Unified Plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission for regional and state review. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. {Action: Approved Motion: Howard Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}


Public Hearing Unofficial Minutes Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 12 VIII. Old Business 1. Commissioners

2018-1155 Approval Formerly 2018-0860, of appointment to the Animal Control Hearing Board. Term expires July 31, 2019. District 3/Hunter - Appoint Carla Brown {Action: Approved Motion: Hunter Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}


2018-1225 Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an Amendment to the Gwinnett County Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Ordinance. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Tabled on 10/23/2018) (Tabled to 12/18/2018 p.m.) {Action: Tabled Motion: Howard Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

IX. New Business 1. Commissioners

2018-1516 Approval to accept the resignation of Carla Brown from the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council. Term expires December 31, 2019. District 3/Hunter {Action: Approved Motion: Hunter Second: Brooks Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

2018-1517 Approval to fill the unexpired term of Carla Brown from the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council. Term expires December 31, 2019. District 3/Hunter - Appoint Sharon Cassidy {Action: Approved Motion: Hunter Second: Heard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}


Public Hearing Unofficial Minutes Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM Page 13 IX. New Business


2018-1515 Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an Agreement of Lease with Pike Center, LLC, to lease 9,395 square feet of office space located at Pike Center, 595 Old Norcross Road, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and a Rental Agreement to sub-lease the office space to the State Properties Commission for use by the Department of Community Supervision as a Day Reporting Center, including authority to execute any and all other documents necessary to complete the transaction. All documents subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. {Action: Approved Motion: Howard Second: Nash Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}


2018-1436 Ratification of Plat approvals for September 01, 2018 thru September 30, 2018. {Action: Approved Motion: Brooks Second: Howard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}

X. Comments from Audience XI. Adjournment

{Action: Adjourn Motion: Brooks Second: Howard Vote: 5-0; Nash-Yes; Brooks-Yes; Howard-Yes; Hunter-Yes; Heard-Yes}


Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) Meetings


PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY

January 11, 2018 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MEETING ATTENDEES Sign-in sheets are included with this meeting summary. SUMMARY:

As committee members entered the meeting room, they viewed the display of a Gwinnett Timeline, which highlighted milestones through the history of Gwinnett County, from its founding in 1818 through the present day. At the end of the timeline display, attendees were asked to write their responses to the following statement on a display board: “Tell us what you think is going to happen between now and 2040…” (A scan of the original document is included as an attachment to this summary.):

o Redevelopment in several key areas: Gwinnett Place/Duluth o Possible tax incentives to attract new industries, in particular entertainment and tech! o Development and sewer infrastructure in the Harbins Road/Dacula [area] – to attract

potential business for the tax base and homes o Say goodbye to Gwinnett Place Mall o Passenger rail (transit extension) in Gwinnett o Densify o Transportation o More development – Gwinnett o Gwinnett Place redevelopment o Significant redevelopment o Improved transportation o Redevelopment of Gwinnett Place Mall o Densification o Population growth and traffic o Pedestrian friendly in Gwinnett Unincorporated (Duluth) o All aspects of improved transportation

Nancy Lovingood, Gwinnett County Interim Planning Division Director, opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and thanking them for their attendance at the first Planning Advisory Committee meeting for Gwinnett’s 2040 Unified Plan. She then introduced Eric Lusher, POND’s Project Manager, and other Gwinnett Planning & Development staff present: Todd Hargrave and James Pugsley. Eric introduced himself and the other POND Project Team members present: Lauren Blaszyk (POND, Deputy Project Manager); Andrew Babb (POND Transportation Engineer); Inga Kennedy (PEQ); Richard Fangmann (POND Director of Transportation Planning); Jonathan Gelber (Bleakly Advisory Group); and Woody Giles (TSW). PAC members then introduced themselves to the group. Eric gave his presentation (included with this summary), which included the following:

o Maps of Gwinnett County showing the history of its development from 1960 – 2010 o A brief explanation of the purpose of the Unified Plan and POND’s process for its creation o The purpose of the Planning Advisory Committee and tentative future meeting dates and

topics o A review of data:

Population trends from 1960 – 2016 and population forecasts Demographics ESRI Tapestry data for Gwinnett, which illustrates its socioeconomic and demographic diversity, as well as residents’ attitudes regarding land use, housing preferences, and their relationship to physical surroundings.



Employment Trends Transportation Housing & Affordability Adopted Future Development Map

Following is a summary of discussion, questions/responses, and comments during the presentation: o Will the cities be involved in the Unified Plan process? Eric responded that there will be

coordination with the cities, but the County cannot plan land use for the cities and vice versa. o What is the total population of the cities? Approximately 250,000 people o What about including the schools? Nancy responded that there is a PAC member

representative from Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), but they could not attend tonight’s meeting. Eric stated that the Unified Plan does not specifically include planning for schools.

o The new laws affecting undocumented workers have caused a decrease in population in the Jimmy Carter Boulevard area.

o Are there numbers for homelessness? Eric stated it is difficult to get an accurate count of homeless people.

After these questions and comments had been addressed, Eric explained the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) Exercise. Inga Kennedy with PEQ led the exercise and asked all attendees for their participation and responses. Responses as written on display boards are included with this summary document.

o STRENGTHS Cities are becoming denser, walkable Large, diverse workforce School system, especially high schools Growing population Diversity Preponderance of single family, low-rise, and low density Prosperity Good [development] approval process Economic development activity and recruitment Parks & recreation Libraries (written response) Infinite Energy Center (written response) Minor League baseball park (written response) Space for growing in eastern part of County Water and sewer system/F. Wayne Hill Water Treatment Plant (written response) Trail system Colleges Affordable housing inventory Hospital/health/EMS system Public safety system Location in metro Atlanta/Proximity to Atlanta (written response) Leadership Academy Involved citizenry Great restaurants Good government (written response) Presence of regional go-to locations (Mall of Georgia, Coolray Field, Infinite Energy Center) and nodes (written response)

o WEAKNESSES Sewer does not extend out to Harbins area for commercial growth and residential development



Lack of sanitary sewer (written response) NIMBYism – especially regarding transit Lack of anti-poverty programs Lack of mass/public transit Lack of accessibility to regional locations (Mall of Georgia, Coolray Field, Infinite Energy Center) and other areas throughout the County (written response) Lack of density Difficult permitting and regulatory environment I-85 traffic Lack of active media and tech neighborhoods Need to attract Millennials Time lost to congestion East side – traffic without amenities Poor performing schools Housing affordability, especially renting Need better retention of police, EMS 30% poverty level (written response) Poverty concentration along 85 Corridor (written response) Lack of a comprehensive trail program (written response) Distribution of household income (written response) Pockets of wealth and pockets of poverty (written response)

o OPPORTUNITIES Increase density Leverage diversity Include diverse communities and population groups in a unified whole (written response) Create an area for film/entertainment industry Incubators for technology industry Millennials Redevelopment Aging population – need for senior housing Millennials and seniors have similar housing wants Harbins area – mixed use development near Archer High School Protect green, open, low density Newer office development – promote it more Location Job/trade training – to keep young people here or have them return Trails – connect activity centers CIDs – provide/create downtowns for unincorporated Gwinnett Hwy. 316 – Create Biomedical Corridor between Georgia Tech and UGA Maybe seek federal grants and funds to fund infrastructure improvements – sewer, water, roads (written response) Agricultural land is declining/being converted – we should protect areas where there is farming, perhaps for small farms to continue sustainably to ensure local, affordable, fresh food (written response) Setting aside natural resources (written response) Space and availability around regional go-to places and nodes (written response) Areas of familiarity (Gwinnett Place) that would be great locations for mixed use (written response)

o THREATS Septic system – potential failure



Lack of communication between diverse communities Extended stay hotels – underground economy Decaying neighborhoods – need incentives to encourage development NOT encouraging redevelopment Lack of senior housing opportunities – seniors may be forced to leave the County Gang activity/drug use Some school clusters are failing Affordable rent – hard to find Everybody leaves Gwinnett County (Harbins area) to go to Barrow County for shopping/eating (written response) Setting aside natural resources (written response) Smart development – eastern part of the County (written response) Younger population (written response) Senior population (written response) Lack of focus on the south and southeastern section of County (written response) Lack of response to redevelopment by the County vs. cities (written response) Need to improve retention of Public Safety employees (written response) Keep commercial/industrial/residential balance in tax base (written response) Broad engagement of citizens (written response) Differing opinions of varying groups with different wants and needs (written response)

During the SWOT Exercise, Kathy Holland, Gwinnett County Planning & Development Director, joined the meeting and thanked everyone for attending and their participation on the PAC. Following the SWOT Exercise, Eric asked everyone to visit each of the five stations displaying the themes from the 2030 Unified Plan, and use their voting dots to indicate whether each policy listed is “still relevant,” “no longer relevant,” or “needs refinement.” The results of this exercise are included with this document. Finally, Eric stated that part of the scope of work for the Unified Plan includes focus groups with young people/Millennials who live outside of Gwinnett County to find out their perceptions about Gwinnett County. Eric asked each attendee to write down at least one question under four topics:

o Perceptions of Gwinnett What makes Gwinnett cool? What makes Gwinnett uncool? What are the strengths or weaknesses of living in Gwinnett? On a scale of 1 to 10, what is your perception of Gwinnett? (1 is poor, 10 is great) Is Gwinnett County an attractive place to relocate to? On a scale of 1 to 10, how good is Gwinnett’s school system/parks system/transportation system? Do you feel Gwinnett is diverse racially and economically? Why do you or would you come to Gwinnett County? What is your perception of education and race relations in Gwinnett County? What do you think of people who live in Gwinnett? Do you want to live in Gwinnett? Why or why not? What do you think of the Gwinnett County population? How well do you think Gwinnett takes care of its residents based on income? Are services and infrastructure equitably distributed based on geography? Based on population? Is there anything to do in Gwinnett County? Are there any young people in Gwinnett County? What would cause you to move to Gwinnett? What is the first amenity you think of associated with Gwinnett?



What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Gwinnett”? What type of industries are you interested in being employed in? What is ONE word you associate with Gwinnett County? What is the greatest strength associated with Gwinnett County? What do you identify as the greatest challenges facing Gwinnett? Do you think Gwinnett County would be a “cool” place to live? What have you heard about Gwinnett? Does it fit your idea of a good place to live? Do you find Gwinnett as a place you would live in after graduation? What are your perceptions of Gwinnett? What comes to mind when you think of Gwinnett? Why do you live/not live in Gwinnett? What best defines Gwinnett for you? What do you and your family really enjoy in life? Do you think Gwinnett is a good place to raise a family? Do you consider Gwinnett County to be a progressive, regressive, or stagnant county? Do you envision having a family with children? What type of person do you think lives in Gwinnett? Is Gwinnett an affluent community? Do you think it is important to find a job easily? Not safe – I was warned not to move to Gwinnett County part of Duluth (3 years ago)

o Attitudes Towards Housing Where would you live? Where would you live if something were different? What amenities are you looking for toward housing? Do you intend to buy a house in the near future? If so, when? 1, 5, 10 years from now? Does Gwinnett County have adequate housing options (types) for all ages and interests? What type of housing (single family detached, single family attached, multi-family) would you prefer to live in? Do you feel that Gwinnett has affordable and value driven housing? When not working, what activities do you choose to do? What factors would impact choosing not to do that activity? What are the main factors, outside of affordability/cost, for deciding where to live? Higher density What size house do you want to live in? How much of your income should you pay for housing? What would be your ideal housing choice given your current situation? Is it currently attainable for you? Do you ultimately want a house? Is walkability to shopping/restaurant/entertainment important? What is your preferred housing type? What type of housing would you see yourself in? What types of amenities/resources are you looking for in your community? How far are you willing to commute to work? Does Gwinnett provide you opportunities for housing choices you prefer? Do you see Gwinnett as an affordable housing community?



Does Gwinnett County have the walkable, green, sustainable housing community where you would like to live? Do you feel that Gwinnett provides a housing stock that meets your needs? Do you find Gwinnett housing stock affordable? 20 years from now, would you still live in Gwinnett? What do you look for when deciding where to live (cost, access to transportation, community amenities, etc.)? Do you feel that there is adequate housing for seniors? Do you feel like there is adequate and affordable rental housing available? Is the type of housing you would like to live in available? Is it affordable for you? Do you think the housing in Gwinnett County meets your ideal requirements? If not, what is missing? What are your sources for a down payment? Do you want to rent or own your primary residence? Does Gwinnett have the housing you will want in 2040? Do you feel that housing is affordable? Affordable – can be promoted in the Asian/Indian community

o Desired Community Amenities What do you use? What would you use? What is Gwinnett County missing to attract you in the form of amenities? What kinds of community amenities should Gwinnett have that it currently does not? Do you know about Gwinnett County’s great parks and recreation areas? Are trails and transit important amenities to you? What retail stores/services do you want near your home? What are the most important community amenities/assets to you? Which do you prefer – affordability or accessibility? Do you want sports venues – soccer, cricket? Do you desire proximity to bars and restaurants? What would cause you to miss an amenity in Gwinnett? What amenity would you like to see in the County? What type of amenities would you like to see in your community? What type of activities do you like to participate in? What amenities would draw you to live, work, play in Gwinnett County? What do you see as the main amenities currently available in Gwinnett? Do you want Gwinnett County to create a mass transit system that connects to MARTA? How important is greenspace and passive protective areas to you? What type of amenities is Gwinnett lacking? What modes of transportation do you want to have access to (driving, walking, biking, transit)? What type of entertainment facilities would you like to see in your area? What types of entertainment/activities are important to you? Do they need to be within a 10 minute walk? Do you prefer to work out indoors and/or outdoors? What is a “deal breaker” for not moving to a community? Are there enough attractions and fun or relaxing things to do?

o What participants hope for their lives to include in the year 2040 Would you walk more if Gwinnett County had a more walkable community? Would you use passenger rail if Gwinnett County had that option? Describe what you will be doing in 2040?



Describe what you will have accomplished (work, education) by 2040? Easily accessible amenities that pair well with a good work/home/life balance? Do you desire a walkable, higher quality of life in 2040? Where do you want to live? Why? How much income do you want to make? Where do you want to work? Do you desire to own a house? Kids? What is your willingness to commute? Where and what would you hope for if you lived in Gwinnett? Where do you see yourself living in 2040? Near family? Near your job? Where do you see yourself living (community style/characteristics) now? 10 years from now? Based on your perception of Gwinnett County today, would you see yourself living in Gwinnett County in 2040? Do you hope to own your own home in 2040? Do you see yourself living here in the near future? What would you most like to see available in Gwinnett in 20 years that is not here now? Do you want to sit in a fully automated vehicle? How do you and your family wish for you to live when it comes to restrictions from HOA? Totally self-contained, safe, vibrant, diverse; pedestrian friendly in unincorporated Gwinnett

Other written comments received are as follows: o Maybe break down needs and improvement opportunities based on six different areas in

County (North, Central, South, Southwest, West, East) – use these for Land Use Character Areas

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:15 PM.


March 8, 2018 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM As PAC members arrived, they were asked to sign-in (provided in Attachment A) Nancy Lovingood (Interim Planning Director, Gwinnett County) convened the meeting and welcomed everyone, then introduced Eric Lusher (Project Manager, Pond). opening presentation Eric Lusher (Project Manager, Pond) thanked attendees for coming to the meeting. With the assistance of Inga Kennedy (PEQ) and Lauren Blaszyk (Deputy Project Manager, Pond), Eric gave a presentation, included in Attachment B, addressing the following topics.

An update on the Project Schedule and where the Project Team is in the process Review of Community Engagement approach (Inga Kennedy) Vision Development (Lauren Blaszyk)

interactive exercises The PAC meeting then focused on Interactive Exercises – PAC members visited each of the five tables in a random order indicated on an instruction card that were received when signing in, to participate in the following five exercises (results are attached to this meeting summary):

Urban Scale Change & Preserve Policy Review Needs & Opportunities Living Room Chat

Urban Scale In this exercise, PAC members used dots correlated to the scale below to indicate the type of development intensity they felt appropriate in considering the future of Gwinnett County. Results were mapped and analyzed as indicated on the map on the following page.


PAC Urban Scale Exercise Results


Change & Preserve In this exercise, PAC members placed green dots to indicate areas of the County they believe should be preserved the way they are and placed red dots to indicate areas of the County they saw an opportunity or desire for changing into something different. Results were mapped and analyzed as indicated below. PAC Change & Preserve Exercise Results


Policy Review In this exercise, PAC members viewed a series of sheets (provided in Attachment C) summarizing the policies from the currently adopted Unified Plan and the percentage of PAC members, general public members, and Citizens’ Academy members that believed they were still relevant. In small groups, PAC members discussed their thoughts on those policies where overall consensus or agreement was not indicated. Policy 1.2 – Protect Large, Well-Located Parcels/Areas for Office Use through Proactive Zoning Discussion: PAC members indicated that the office park model is no longer viable, and it is not necessary to proactively zone land specifically for office use. Workers want a mixed-use environment now, with offices within walking distance of restaurants and small retail (convenience store/snack shop, newsstand, dry cleaners, etc.), preferably within the same development. Policy 1.4 – Use Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) for Rural-Estate Housing in the East Discussion: Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) has been abandoned by the County. Overall, PAC members advised that this policy should be removed. Policy 1.5 – Revise Current Millage Rates Discussion: At the time the County was creating the 2030 Unified Plan, the Board of Commissioners had been lowering the rate for political reasons, and there was concern the County would not generate enough income to operate. Overall, PAC members advised that this policy should be removed. Policy 1.6 – Promote University Parkway (SR 316) as Gwinnett’s Research & Development Belt Discussion: The groups had various opinions on Hwy. 316 as Gwinnett’s Research & Development Belt. One group stated that once Gwinnett County abandoned expansion of its airport, it removed the possibility of 316 becoming a viable R&D corridor. Another group felt that promoting this concept west of Lawrenceville, near Gwinnett Technical College, would work. A final group felt that if the County changes its sewer policy to include expansion of the system to the east towards Athens, the R&D Corridor will grow, and the County should keep this as a policy. Policy 1.8 – Obtain Appropriate Balance of Retail Discussion: At the time of the 2030 Unified Plan’s adoption, the U.S. economy was coming out of the Great Recession, so there was more of a focus on the need to grow retail. The general feeling amongst all the groups is that the focus should be on retail as part of mixed use developments vs. retail centers and shopping malls. The increase in online shopping will also affect the need for store fronts for retail businesses. Policy 2.5 – Allow “Corner Stores” within Specific Medium/Higher Density Areas as “Floating Zones” Discussion: PAC members felt that members of the public may not have understood what this policy meant. The policy of promoting retail stores (grocery/convenience stores, or otherwise) to be within walking distance or a short drive from residential areas, regardless of the density, is a good one. Policy 4.1 – Establish and Provide Access to More Executive Housing Areas Discussion: PAC members agreed that it is no longer necessary to proactively zone large “swaths” of land for low density or estate residential. Policy 5.8 – Use Development Regulations to Create Local Parks Policy 5.9 – Acquire Surplus Industrial or Commercial Sites for Open Space/Recreation Discussion: PAC members felt that the County has already done a great job of carving out park space, and it is not necessary to actively promote large parks or buy out land otherwise zoned for other uses to create parks. Instead, the County should work towards creating connections to the existing parks through trails.


Needs & Opportunities In this exercise, PAC members reviewed a series of ‘needs’ & ‘opportunities’ identified by the PAC, members of the general public, and other assorted outreach events the planning team had participated in. PAC members were provided dots and were asked to place them accordingly next to the identified ‘needs’ and ‘opportunities’ they felt were most critical. The results are indicated in the tables below and on the following page.

Identified Needs & PAC Preferences

Category # of Dots Land Use

Create activity centers that are walkable/mixed use 13 Redevelopment and revitalization of Gwinnett Place Mall area 14 Less focus on shopping centers/big box stores 3 Development of entertainment nodes 5 Placement of business/residential communities in relationship to schools 4 Repurpose dead retail space 9 Stricter zoning for signs and look/feel of commercial properties 8 Not letting developers abuse OSC requirements for land they can't use 2

Economic Development Build a more specific and closer relationship between county and Gwinnett Tech 5 Jobs for college graduates 6 Incentives to attract/keep business 9 Incentives to encourage development 5 Public/private partnerships 7 Create activity centers that are walkable/mixed use 9 Redevelopment and revitalization of Gwinnett Place Mall area 20 Less focus on shopping centers/big box stores 4 Attract millennial workforce through work & play developments 8 Automaker in Gwinnett 2

TransportationAlternative modes of mass transit (heavy rail, light rail, etc.) 23 Additional bus service (weekend and after hours) 1 Address traffic congestion on major facilities 16

Housing Affordability in housing 7Placement of business and residential communities in relation to schools 3 More senior housing 5 Anti-poverty programs 1

Infrastructure and Community Facilities Consideration of complete streets policies 10 Develop multi-use trails 11 Extended sewer system in country 1 Free/low cost community spaces 3 Places for teens to socialize 10 Accessibility and Sidewalks 4 Renew water supply system 3 Smoother roads; improved striping 12 Stormwater runoff management 2 Timely road maintenance 6


Identified Opportunities & PAC PreferencesCategory # of Dots

Land Use Create area focused around film/entertainment sectors 1 Disincentivize retailers to vacate to new locations 0 Repurpose vacant shopping centers to community spaces 7 Promote reuse of existing developed sites 13 Preserve rural & agricultural properties within the county 3 Reduce number of commercial storage units on major areas ripe for mixed use 8Protect green/low density development 2 Provide/create downtowns for unincorporated Gwinnett 5 Gwinnett Harbins area - mixed use development near Archer High School 6 Open land for development 6

Economic Development Create area focused around film/entertainment sectors 1 Desensitize retailers to vacate to new locations 2 Repurpose vacant shopping centers to community spaces 7 Adaptive re-use for empty shopping strips 7 Minimize abandoned retail buildings 4 SPLOST 6

TransportationConnect transit to neighboring counties 12 Develop improved mass transit 10 Plan for impact of self-driving cars and electric vehicles 6 Alternative traffic controls -> roundabouts 5 Implement autonomous names on: Pleasant Hill, Jimmy Carter, Sugarloaf, PIB 3 Work with coalition to expand transit to serve more of Gwinnett 8 Increase Gwinnett's Walkability Index Score 8

Housing Tear down big box stores - apartments/condos 7 Aging population -> need for senior housing 3 Millenials/seniors have similar housing wants 5 Develop mixed-age communities where shopping and services are available and affordable 1 Infrastructure and Community Facilities More community gardens 7 Small parks/parklets in towns/cities 10

Living Room Chat In small groups, PAC members completed their own Living Room Chats, an outreach discussion tool developed by the planning team. These ‘chats’ are intended to spur discussion over the course of seven questions covering Gwinnett County’s past, present, and future. The raw results are provided in Attachment D and have been entered into a database with other Living Room Chats being conducted as part of the planning process.


concluding presentation The PAC reconvened for a final presentation indicating preliminary results of the analysis process developed for the plan called ‘Opportunity for Change’. These preliminary results were collected from the first round of community meetings and were compared to the Urban Scale and Change & Preserve exercises conducted with the PAC earlier in the evening. The meeting concluded with a summary of next steps and announcements related to the project’s online survey, encouragement for PAC members to hold their own Living Room Chats, and the upcoming open houses scheduled to begin in late April.


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1.2 – PAC members indicated that the office park model is no longer viable, and it is not necessary to proactively zone land specifically for office use. Workers want a mixed-use environment now, with offices within walking distance of restaurants and small retail (convenience store/snack shop, newsstand, dry cleaners, etc.), preferably within the same development. 1.4 – Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) has been abandoned by the County. This policy should be removed. 1.5 – At the time the County was creating the 2030 Unified Plan, the Board of Commissioners had been lowering the rate for political reasons, and there was concern the County would not generate enough income to operate. This policy should be removed. 1.6 – The groups had various opinions on Hwy. 316 as Gwinnett’s Research & Development Belt. One group stated that once Gwinnett County abandoned expansion of its airport, it removed the possibility of 316 becoming a viable R&D corridor. Another group felt that promoting this concept west of Lawrenceville, near Gwinnett Technical College, would work. A final group felt that if the County changes its sewer policy to include expansion of the system to the east towards Athens, the R&D Corridor will grow, and the County should keep this as a policy. 1.8 – At the time of the 2030 Unified Plan’s adoption, the U.S. economy was coming out of the Great Recession, so there was more of a focus on the need to grow retail. The general feeling amongst all the groups is that the focus should be on retail as part of mixed use developments vs. retail centers and shopping malls. The increase in online shopping will also affect the need for store fronts for retail businesses. 2.5 – PAC members felt that members of the public may not have understood what this policy meant. The policy of promoting retail stores (grocery/convenience stores, or otherwise) to be within walking distance or a short drive from residential areas, regardless of the density, is a good one. 4.1 – PAC members agreed that it is no longer necessary to proactively zone large “swaths” of land for low density or estate residential. 5.8 & 5.9 – PAC members felt that the County has already done a great job of carving out park space, and it is not necessary to actively promote large parks or buy out land otherwise zoned for other uses in order to create parks. Instead, the County should work towards creating connections to the existing parks through trails.


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April 26, 2018 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM As PAC members arrived, they were asked to sign-in (provided in Attachment A) Nancy Lovingood (Interim Planning Director, Gwinnett County) convened the meeting and welcomed everyone, then introduced Eric Lusher (Project Manager, Pond). opening presentation Eric Lusher (Project Manager, Pond) thanked attendees for coming to the meeting and gave a presentation, included in Attachment B, addressing the following topics:

Community Outreach (summary of online survey, intercept interviews, focus groups, and upcoming open houses) Policy Discussion (interactive breakout table exercise) Emerging Guiding Philosophies Future Development Map Considerations Defining Community Assets Next Steps

interactive exercises The PAC meeting’s interactive exercises focused on the following topics. The attachments referenced indicate where results can be found in this summary document.

Refinement of the 2040 Unified Plan’s policies (Attachment C) Emerging guiding philosophies (Attachment D) Future Development Cap considerations (Attachment E) Community Assets (Attachment F)

concluding presentation Once PAC members had visited the three interactive exercise stations, they were free to leave the meeting. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:00 PM.


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are

as

with

cle

ar d

efin

ition

of

scal

e:

A.R

egio

nal M

ixed

Use

to fo

cus

on

maj

or r

egio

nal n

odes

(Jim

my

Car

ter/

I-85,

Gw

inne

tt Pl

ace,

Su

garlo

af, a

nd M

all o

f G

eorg

ia)

B. C

orrid

or M

ixed

Use

to e

ncom

pass

ad

ditio

nal m

ajor

cor

ridor

s

C. C

omm

unity

Mix

ed U

se to

dev

elop

ne

ighb

orho

od s

cale

d ce

nter

s at

id

entif

ied

node

s (e

xam

ple

= F

ive

Fork

s Tr

icku

m, H

amilt

on M

ill)


Con

side

r re

mov

ing

or

refin

ing

Pref

erre

d O

ffic

e ca

tego

ry.

Opt

ions

:

D. R

oll s

ome

area

s in

to e

ither

Re

gion

al o

r C

orrid

or M

ixed

Use

E. C

reat

e a

new

Cha

ract

er A

rea

calle

d “E

mpl

oym

ent C

ente

r” to

re

fer

to c

once

ntra

tions

of

empl

oym

ent t

hat a

re n

ot

nece

ssar

ily o

ffic

e or

ient

ed


Refr

ame

Mix

ed H

ousi

ng

Type

sch

arac

ter

area

as

“Inf

ill H

ousi

ng”:

F. To

enc

ompa

ss a

reas

gen

eral

ly

boun

ded

by B

ufor

d H

ighw

ay

to th

e no

rth,

US

29 to

the

sout

h, a

nd P

leas

ant H

ill to

the

east

.

G. A

lso u

se th

is ch

arac

ter

area

to

act a

s a

buff

er b

etw

een

mor

e tra

ditio

nally

res

iden

tial a

reas

an

d m

ixed

use

d ar

eas


Split

Exi

stin

g an

d Em

ergi

ng S

ubur

ban

area

in

to tw

o ne

w c

hara

cter

ar

eas:

H.

“Est

ablis

hed

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

ds”

I.“E

mer

ging

Sub

urba

n”


Reta

in R

ural

/Est

ate

Are

as:

J. to

pre

serv

e ea

ster

n pa

rts

of th

e C

ount

y. R

enam

e ch

arac

ter

area

to “

Con

serv

atio

n an

d Es

tate

Are

as”


Purp

ose:

Sta

rt to

def

ine

the

dist

inct

com

mun

ities

th

at m

ake

up

unin

corp

orat

ed G

win

nett

Nee

d as

sista

nce

with

na

mes

Nee

d to

dra

w o

ut w

hat i

s un

ique

abo

ut e

ach

of

thes

e co

mm

uniti

esN

eed

to f

urth

er d

efin

e vi

sion

for

the

futu

re


Proj

ect T

eam

Com

mun

ity O

pen

Hou

ses

(May

)Re

fine

Polic

y an

d FD

M C

hang

es.

Expl

ore

tool

s an

d de

velo

p fr

amew

ork

to a

ddre

ss F

DM

Cha

nges

.

June

14,

201

8 –

Fina

l sch

edul

ed P

AC M

eetin

g (te

ntat

ive)

Early

Aug

ust –

poss

ible

PAC

ope

n ho

use

to r

evie

w f

inal

re

com

men

datio

ns.


Gui

ding

Phi

loso

phie

sFu

ture

Dev

elop

men

t Map

Con

sider

atio

nsC

omm

unity

Ass

ets


Attachment C

Policy Review


Polic

y Re

view

Res

ults

2030

Uni

fied

Plan

Pol

icy

Plan

ning

Tea

mRe

com

men

datio

n/Re

finem

ent

Gro

up R

ecom

men

datio

n

1.1

Prom

ote

Maj

or M

ixed

-Use

D

evel

opm

ent

Prom

ote

Mix

ed-U

se, N

odal

Dev

elop

men

t Alo

ng

Maj

or C

orrid

ors

Agr

ee–

Cou

nty

shou

ldm

ore

aggr

essiv

ely

prom

ote

mix

ed-

use.

1.2

Prot

ect L

arge

, Wel

l-Loc

ated

Pa

rcel

s/A

reas

for

Off

ice

Use

thro

ugh

Proa

ctiv

e Zo

ning

Prom

ote

Off

ice

Use

as

Part

of

Larg

er, M

ixed

U

se D

evel

opm

ents

Agr

ee–

Skys

crap

ers/

tall

build

ings

OK

with

cond

ition

s.

1.3

Stra

tegi

c Pl

acem

ent o

f Se

wer

Coo

rdin

ate

with

DW

R on

pla

cem

ent o

f w

ater

an

d se

wer

in c

onju

nctio

n w

ith S

ewer

Mas

ter

Plan

.

Five

grou

psag

reed

;one

did

not.

1.4

Use

of

Tran

sfer

of

Dev

elop

men

t Ri

ghts

(TD

R) fo

r Ru

ral-E

stat

e H

ousin

g in

th

e Ea

st

DEL

ETE

Agr

eew

ithde

letio

n.

1.5

Revi

se C

urre

nt M

illag

e Ra

tes

DIS

CU

SSA

gree

–m

illag

era

tesh

ould

refle

ctC

ount

y’s

need

svs

.cu

rren

tpol

itics

;kee

plo

wim

pact

tose

nior

citiz

ens.

1.6

Prom

ote

Uni

vers

ity P

arkw

ay (S

R 31

6) a

s G

win

nett’

s Re

sear

ch &

D

evel

opm

ent B

elt

Mai

ntai

n th

is po

licy.

1.7

Empl

oy D

ebt F

inan

cing

of

Maj

or

Infr

astr

uctu

reD

ISC

USS

Agr

ee–

bigg

erro

ads

don’

tnec

essa

rily

solv

etra

nspo

rtat

ion

prob

lem

s.Pe

rG

win

nett

DO

T–

Cou

nty

cons

ider

ing

tolli

ngop

tion

toun

derw

rite

cost

ofSu

garlo

afPk

wy.

Exte

nsio

n.Pe

rhap

sin

clud

epo

licy

whi

chin

clud

esC

ount

y’s

will

ingn

ess

toem

ploy

user

fees

,pub

lic-p

rivat

epa

rtne

rshi

ps,o

ther

optio

nsto

fund

infr

astr

uctu

re.

1.8

Obt

ain

App

ropr

iate

Bal

ance

of

Reta

ilEn

cour

age

Rede

velo

pmen

t/Re

nova

tion

of

Exist

ing,

Agi

ng R

etai

l Cen

ters

, and

Pro

mot

e N

ew R

etai

l as

Part

of

Mix

ed U

se D

evel

opm

ents

Five

grou

psag

reed

;one

indi

cate

dth

ispo

licy

isa

“was

teof

time.

”

Mai

ntai

n Ec

onom

ic D

evel

opm

ent a

nd F

isca

l Hea

lth


Polic

y Re

view

Res

ults

2030

Uni

fied

Plan

Pol

icy

Plan

ning

Tea

mRe

com

men

datio

n/Re

finem

ent

Gro

up R

ecom

men

datio

n

2.1

Inst

itute

a V

arie

ty o

f Re

deve

lopm

ent

Ince

ntiv

es a

nd B

onus

esM

aint

ain

this

polic

yA

gree

–C

ount

yne

eds

todo

mor

e!W

eha

ven’

tse

enm

uch

done

abou

tthi

s.

2.2

Prom

ote

Den

sific

atio

n in

Spe

cific

A

reas

Des

igna

ted

for

Mix

ed U

se

Thro

ugh

TDRs

, Rez

onin

g, a

nd In

crea

sed

Infr

astr

uctu

re C

apac

ity

Rem

ove

refe

renc

e to

TD

Rs; t

his

ties

in to

Pol

icy

1.1

refin

emen

t to

prom

ote

noda

l dev

elop

men

tA

gree

–w

ould

like

tose

eso

me

actio

nsin

clud

ed.

2.3

Use

Tax

Allo

catio

n D

istric

ts (T

AD

s)M

aint

ain

this

polic

y; p

erha

ps s

peci

fic a

reas

w

here

a T

AD

wou

ld b

e he

lpfu

l can

be

liste

d:

Gw

inne

tt Pl

ace,

Jim

my

Car

ter

Boul

evar

d

Agr

ee–

Cou

nty

need

sto

bem

ore

proa

ctiv

eab

out

mar

ketin

gth

isop

port

unity

toth

ede

velo

pmen

tcom

mun

ity.

2.4

Prom

ote

Shar

ed In

fras

truc

ture

Fa

cilit

ies

Mai

ntai

n th

is po

licy

Gen

eral

agre

emen

t,bu

tth

ere

need

sto

becl

arifi

catio

nab

outw

hatt

his

mea

ns.

2.5

Allo

w “

Cor

ner

Stor

es”

with

in

Spec

ific

Med

ium

/Hig

her

Den

sity

Are

as

as “

Floa

ting

Zone

s”

Allo

w C

orne

r C

onve

nien

ce S

tore

s in

Def

ined

Re

siden

tial N

odes

Five

grou

psag

reed

;one

did

not.

Fost

er R

edev

elop

men

t


Polic

y Re

view

Res

ults

2030

Uni

fied

Plan

Pol

icy

Plan

ning

Tea

mRe

com

men

datio

n/Re

finem

ent

Gro

up R

ecom

men

datio

n

3.1

Enha

nce

Sign

al C

oord

inat

ion

and

Inte

llige

nt T

rans

port

atio

n Sy

stem

s (IT

S)M

aint

ain

this

polic

yA

gree

–w

ork

with

mor

eC

IDs,

citie

s,or

any

will

ing

part

ner.

3.2

Man

age

Acc

ess

on A

rter

ials

Prom

ote

Inte

r-Pa

rcel

Acc

ess

on A

rter

ials

in N

ew

Dev

elop

men

t and

Red

evel

opm

ent,

to C

ut D

own

on C

urb

Cut

s

Agr

ee–

prov

ide

ince

ntiv

esfo

rin

ter-

parc

elac

cess

.

3.3

Enha

nce

Inci

dent

Man

agem

ent

Traf

fic C

ontro

l Cen

ter

Mai

ntai

n th

is po

licy

Agr

ee(A

coup

leof

grou

psin

dica

ted

they

did

not

know

wha

tthi

sm

eans

.)

3.4

Esta

blish

a R

oad

Con

nect

ivity

Re

quire

men

t for

New

Dev

elop

men

tM

aint

ain

this

polic

yA

gree

3.5

Cre

ate

Tran

sit O

rient

ed

Dev

elop

men

t (TO

D) a

t App

ropr

iate

Si

tes

Thro

ugh

Proa

ctiv

e Zo

ning

Cre

ate

Tran

sit O

rient

ed D

evel

opm

ent (

TOD

) at

Prop

osed

Tra

nsit

Stat

ions

/Hub

sA

gree

3.6

Esta

blish

a M

ore

Exte

nsiv

e Tr

ansit

Sy

stem

Supp

ort t

he R

ecom

men

datio

ns a

nd P

olic

ies

in

the

TDP

Agr

ee

3.7

Purs

ue S

trate

gic

Road

Wid

enin

g an

d N

ew A

lignm

ents

Ado

pt a

nd P

rom

ote

Land

Use

Pol

icie

s th

at

Supp

ort R

ecom

men

datio

ns a

nd P

olic

ies

in th

e C

TP

Agr

ee(A

coup

leof

grou

psin

dica

ted

they

did

not

know

wha

tthi

sm

eans

.)

Mai

ntai

n M

obili

ty &

Acc

essi

bilit

y


Polic

y Re

view

Res

ults

2030

Uni

fied

Plan

Pol

icy

Plan

ning

Tea

mRe

com

men

datio

n/Re

finem

ent

Gro

up R

ecom

men

datio

n

4.1

Esta

blish

and

Pro

vide

Acc

ess

to

Mor

e Ex

ecut

ive

Hou

sing

Are

asC

ombi

ne w

ith P

olic

y 4.

2 –

DIS

CU

SSFo

urgr

oups

agre

e;tw

odi

sagr

ee.

4.2

Pres

erve

Exi

stin

g W

orkf

orce

H

ousin

gPr

omot

e Po

licie

s Th

at E

ncou

rage

Wor

kfor

ce

Hou

sing

for

All

Inco

me

Leve

lsFo

urgr

oups

agre

e–

“as

long

asth

ere

isa

dive

rsity

ofho

usin

gty

pes;

”tw

ogr

oups

indi

cate

dth

eydi

dno

tun

ders

tand

the

reco

mm

enda

tion.

4.3

Expa

nd M

aint

enan

ce a

nd

Reha

bilit

atio

n A

ssist

ance

to H

omeo

wne

rs

and

Smal

l Bus

ines

ses

Mai

ntai

n th

is po

licy

Four

grou

psag

ree

–cl

arifi

catio

n/cl

ear

defin

ition

isne

eded

;tw

ogr

oups

indi

cate

dth

eydi

dno

tund

erst

and

the

polic

y.

4.4

Expa

nd S

enio

r H

ousin

g O

ptio

nsM

aint

ain

this

polic

yA

gree

–ne

eds

clar

ifica

tion.

Prov

ide

Mor

e H

ousi

ng C

hoic

es


Polic

y Re

view

Res

ults

2030

Uni

fied

Plan

Pol

icy

Plan

ning

Tea

mRe

com

men

datio

n/Re

finem

ent

Gro

up R

ecom

men

datio

n

5.1

Impr

ove

the

Wal

kabi

lity

of

Gw

inne

tt’s

Act

ivity

Cen

ters

and

N

eigh

borh

oods

Mai

ntai

n th

is po

licy

Agr

ee–

shou

ldin

volv

em

ore

than

just

sidew

alks

,but

rath

erlo

okat

impl

emen

ting

“com

plet

est

reet

s”co

ncep

tac

ross

the

Cou

nty.

5.2

Supp

ort a

nd P

rom

ote

the

Expa

nded

Fo

ur Y

ear

Col

lege

Mai

ntai

n th

is po

licy

Agr

ee

5.3

Inve

st in

You

th E

nric

hmen

t Pro

gram

sM

aint

ain

this

polic

yA

gree

5.4

Enha

nce

Dev

elop

men

t Aes

thet

ics

Dra

ft D

esig

n G

uide

lines

for

Are

as T

hat A

re

Read

y fo

r Re

deve

lopm

ent o

r N

ew D

evel

opm

ent

Agr

ee–

shou

ldge

tin

put

from

stak

ehol

ders

and

vary

byun

ique

need

sof

the

area

.

5.5

Prov

ide

Venu

es to

Cel

ebra

te

Gro

win

g C

ultu

ral D

iver

sity

of th

e C

ount

yM

aint

ain

this

polic

y, b

ut d

elet

e “G

row

ing”

Agr

ee

5.6

Expa

nd P

rese

nce

of “A

rts

Com

mun

ity”

Mai

ntai

n th

is po

licy

Agr

ee–

rem

ove

quot

esar

ound

Art

sC

omm

unity

;ea

rmar

kfu

ndin

gto

mak

eth

isha

ppen

.

5.7

Prov

ide

Ince

ntiv

es fo

r En

hanc

ed

Ope

n Sp

ace

& T

rails

Mai

ntai

n th

is po

licy

Agr

ee–

wha

tinc

entiv

es(if

any)

are

ther

e?

5.8

Use

Dev

elop

men

t Reg

ulat

ions

to

Cre

ate

Loca

l Par

ksC

reat

e Tr

ail C

onne

ctio

ns B

etw

een

Exist

ing

Park

s, Sc

hool

s, Li

brar

ies,

and

Oth

er C

omm

unity

Fa

cilit

ies

as A

ppro

pria

te

Agr

ee–

crea

tem

ore

urba

nst

yle

pock

etpa

rks.

5.9

Acq

uire

Sur

plus

Indu

stria

l or

Com

mer

cial

Site

s fo

r O

pen

Spac

e/Re

crea

tion

Con

sider

Del

etio

n -

DIS

CU

SSD

isagr

ee/D

oN

otD

elet

e;th

ew

ord

“sur

plus

”is

too

vagu

eto

unde

rsta

ndde

velo

ped

vs.

unde

velo

ped

land

.Pa

rks

may

notb

eas

usef

ulfo

rth

ese

lots.

Kee

p G

win

nett

a “P

refe

rred

Pla

ce”


Attachment D Emerging Guiding Philosophies


June 14, 2018 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM As PAC members arrived, they were asked to sign-in (provided in Attachment A). Kathy Holland (Planning & Development Director, Gwinnett County) convened the meeting and welcomed everyone, stating that this is the fourth and final meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC). She thanked the committee members for their service, emphasizing the importance of the Unified Plan to help shape the County over the next several years. She added that there is another round of community open houses in August as well as an open house for PAC members where they will be invited to review displays showing a summary of the content of the final draft of the plan. She then introduced Eric Lusher (Project Manager, Pond). opening presentation Eric Lusher thanked attendees for coming to the meeting and then gave a presentation, included in Attachment B, addressing the following topics:

Project Recap Results of Round 2 Meetings Review of Character Areas and Future Development Map Changes Next Steps

interactive exercise Towards the end of the presentation, Eric invited PAC members to view four posters (Attachment C) displayed on the walls around the conference room which described the proposed Character Areas and illustrated the areas of the County where they are located on the Future Development Map. PAC members were invited to provide comments on post-it notes or express their comments or concerns to members of the Consultant Team stationed at each poster. The Character Areas fall into the following categories:

Activity Centers Employment Centers Residential Neighborhoods Low Density Living

conclusion of presentation The PAC reconvened for a few minutes for Eric to go over the next steps in the Unified Plan process. He also announced that the PAC Open House would be held on Tuesday, August 7th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, and encouraged members to attend one of the community open houses, and to help spread the word about them to their respective networks. He thanked everyone again for attending the meeting.


Attachment A

Sign-in Sheet


Attachment B

Presentation


Plan

ning

Adv

isory

Com

mitt

eeJu

ne 1

4, 2

018


1.Pr

ojec

t Rec

ap2.

Resu

lts o

f Ro

und

2 M

eetin

gs3.

Revi

ew C

hara

cter

Are

as a

nd F

utur

e D

evel

opm

ent M

ap C

hang

es4.

Disc

uss

Nex

t Ste

ps


over

all p

roce

ssm

ajor

del

iver

able

spo

licie

sne

eds

& o

ppor

tuni

ties

elem

ents

STW

Pfu

ture

dev

elop

men

t map


rese

arch vi

sion

deve

lop

docu

men

t adop

t


| m

ajor

del

iver

able

spo

licie

s

1.M

aint

ain

Econ

omic

D

evel

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August 7, 2018 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM As PAC members arrived, they were asked to sign-in (provided in Attachment A) meeting format The fifth and final meeting of the PAC was an open house which allowed members to stop in at their convenience to review the emerging recommendations for the 2040 Unified Plan. A sign in sheet is provided as Attachment A. Lunch was provided. County Planning and Development staff and members of the Project Consultant Team were available to answer questions and discuss any of the recommendations with PAC members who attended. Following is a list of display stations available at the meeting (Attachment B):

Overview Research & Trends Our Vision Plan Development Implementation


Attachment A

Sign-in Sheet


Attachment B

Meeting Displays


Overview

SCHEDULE

REACH OUT

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1818 Gwinnett County formed by an act of the Georgia General Assembly

1885 Historic Gwinnett County courthouse constructed

1871 The Danville and Piedmont Air Line railroad (now Norfolk

Southern) is built, inducing the founding of Norcross, Duluth,

Suwanee, and Buford

1891 The Georgia, Carolina, and Northern Railway (now CSX) is built First U.S.

Census including Gwinnett County; Population: 4,589

Population: 11,257

American Civil War Population: 25,585

Population: 72,349

Population: 166,903

Population: 352,910

Population: 920,260

Population: 43,541

1965 Section of I-85 between South Carolina and Suwanee completed

1956 The gates of Buford Dam are closed,

creating Lake Lanier

Pearl Harbor attacked, USA enters WWII

1963 Kennedy assassination

Gwinnett Place Mall opens

1996 Atlanta and Georgia host the Centennial Summer Olympics

1999 Mall of Georgia opens

Gwinnett County Transit begins operations

Discovery Mills (now Sugarloaf Mills) opens

Gwinnett Arena (now Infinite Energy Arena) opens

Gwinnett Stadium (now Coolray Field) opens

Gwinnett County celebrates its bicentennial

Population estimates range from 1.31 to 1.56 million

Population: 808,719

First iPhone Released

1988 Gwinnett Justice and Administration

Center opens

Gwinnett County is the fastest growing county in the United States with a population over 100,000

Population: 588,448

25%

39%

36%

OUR STORY

WHO WE ARE


ONLINE SURVEY FINDINGS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

LOCATIONS

Intercept Interview Locations

Pop Up Events

Five Forks Library

Round 1 Community Open Houses

Dacula Park Activity Building

Round 2 Community Open Houses

1

1

3

3

5

6

7

8

9

6

6

6

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LCI Areas targetedfor Town Centerdevelopment

DULUTH

BERKELEY LAKE

PEACHTREE CORNERS

NORCROSS

LILBURN

LAWRENCEVILLE

DACULA

GRAYSON

SNELLVILLELOGANVILLE

BRASELTON

SUWANEE

SUGAR HILL

BUFORD

REST HAVEN

Neighborhood Nodesshould allow for small,mixed-use developments,which can be accessedby nearby residents viawalking, rather than drivingfor quick trips

Regional Acitivty Centersoffer the opportunity to

use and walkable environmentsthat many young professionals desire

Hamilton Mill/Highway 124 Overlay District

Centerville Overlay District

Highway 20 Overlay District

Mall of Georgia Overlay District

Civic Center Overlay District

Venture Drive Overlay District

Gwinnett Place TAD

Indian Trail TAD

Jimmy Carter TAD

Lake Lucerne TAD

Park Place TAD

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6

12

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Tax Allocation Districts (TADs)Overlay Districts

1

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Gateway 85

Gwinnett Place

Norcross

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3

Opportunity Zones

1

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Coolray Field

Environmental Heritage Center (EHC)

Center

Georgia Gwinnett Collegeand Gwinnett Tech can bea means to create a more

local labor force.

Lake Lanier and Chattahoochee River,in conjunction with trail extensions,

can be used as opportunities forrecreational activity.

Core Trail Network

Chattahoochee Trail Network

Priority Trails

Trails with Partners

University Parkway (SR 316),if marketed as Gwinnett’sInnovation District, can take advantage of growing medical center and post-secondary institutions.

Placement and timing ofsewer extensions and pumpstations for low density livingareas to control/preventanticipated development intraditionally unsewered areas.

Regional Activity Centersoffer the opportunity to

uses into the mixed-use andwalkable environments thatmany young professionals desire.

Emory EastsideMedical Center

Gwinnett MedicalCenter

Heavy Rail Transit

Rapid Bus

Direct Connect Major Roadway ProjectsLocal Bus

Express

Bus Rapid Transit

The Connect Gwinnett Transit Plan provides a framework for future transit expansion and improvement in Gwinnett County, including rail and bus services.

The Gwinnett County Comprehensive Transportation Plan includes several major roadway improvements, among other projects, enhancing and preserving mobility throughout the County and to other parts of the region.

Executive housing areason and along the Chattahoochee River

The Vibrant Communities CharacterArea allows for a broader mix of hous-ing types and income levels and phases of life. These areas are also

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to surround the areas designatedas Activity Centers in the plan tomaximize accessibility to commerce, jobs, and entertainment.

The Established NeighborhoodCharacter Area addresses areasthat are largely single familyoriented neighborhoods that actas the backbone for Gwinnett tocontinue to attract families seeking a traditionally suburban lifestyle.

Suburban Estate Living Character Area has been designated to help with preservation of remaining low intensity development areas of the county where infrastructure (i.e. road, sewer) is limited.

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gwinnettcountyUna publicación mensual del gobierno del condado de Gwinnett

CONNECTIONFEBRERO de 2018

ARTÍCULO DESTACADO

Ayude a diseñar el futuro del condado a través del Plan Unificado 2040 de GwinnettEl momento para ejercer la mayor influencia es mientras los planes se forman. El condado de Gwinnett se encuentra en las primeras etapas de elaboración de su Plan Unificado 2040, que determinará cómo el uso de la tierra, el transporte, la vivienda y el desarrollo económico trabajan en conjunto en el condado.

El Plan Unificado, denominado plan integral en otras jurisdicciones, combina otros planes diferentes en unmodelo coordinado y operativo para ayudar a muchas agencias del condado a diseñar políticas futuras. Para crear mejor un plan que refleje los anhelos de la comunidad, el condado de Gwinnett reco-gerá opiniones del público para tener una visión amplia y a largo plazo a fin de guiar el crecimiento y desarrollo durante los próximos 22 años, así como una lista a corto plazo de proyectos y programas.

Haga oír su voz a través de una de las diferentes jornadas de puer-tas abiertas, encuestas en línea o conversaciones de salón.

Para ver las fechas y los horarios de las jornadas de puertas abiertas o para obtener más información sobre el plan,

visite www.Gwinnett2040UnifiedPlan.com y siga a Gwinnett 2040 Unified Plan en Facebook. Envíe sus inquietudes por correo

electrónico a [email protected].

Haga su propio barril para aguas pluviales y ahorre agua, dinero en efectivoEl riego representa casi la mitad del consumo promedio de agua de un propietario durante el verano. Si está buscando maneras de reducir el consumo de agua, no use agua potable para regar las plantas; junte agua de lluvia en un barril y use esa agua para regar.

Los barriles para aguas pluviales son fáciles de instalar y mantener. Muchos ya vienen armados desde la tienda o bien, puede comprar un kit y un barril para hacer uno. El Departamento de Recursos Hí-dricos de Gwinnett puede incluso ayudarlo a hacer uno en nuestros talleres de barril para aguas pluviales. Instale el barril al lado de un bajante pluvial en forma de canaleta y cerca de plantas que se deban regar regularmente. Pinte el barril para conservarlo y bloquear el sol. Puede ser una capa simple de imprimador, o puede convertirlo en un proyecto de arte. Drene y limpie el barril con una pequeña canti-dad de lejía una vez al año. Durante el invierno, posiblemente desee desconectar el barril para aguas pluviales o, al menos, drenarlo no bien se llene para evitar el congelamiento.

Una vez instalado su barril para aguas pluviales, está listo para of-recer agua de lluvia renovable y sin costo para regar el césped o el jardín. Usar un barril para aguas pluviales para el riego ayuda a mejorar la calidad del agua en arroyos y lagos dado que reduce las escorrentías de las aguas pluviales, que también ayuda a proteger los bancos de los arroyos de la erosión y permite reducir las inun-daciones localizadas. Dado que de la manguera del jardín sale agua tratada y potable, usar un barril para aguas pluviales ayuda a conser-var nuestro recurso principal de agua potable, Lake Lanier.

Si está interesado en obtener más información sobre los barriles para aguas pluviales, venga al taller de barriles para aguas pluviales que dicta el Departamento de Recursos Hídricos el 17 de febrero en Grayson Senior Center. Para registrarse, visite la página “Even-tos” en www.gwinnetth2o.com o inscríbase en el taller de barriles para aguas pluviales que se dictará en julio.

LA PROTECCIÓN DE NUESTROS RECURSOS


Nuevos servicios para Alexander ParkUn nuevo parque para perros, un área para los días de campo, un patio de juegos y más espacios se agregarán al parque Alexander Park de 132 acres de Gwinnett en Old Snellville Highway, sur de Lawrenceville.

El proyecto incluye una nueva entrada desde Scenic Highway, 325 lugares de estacionamiento adicionales, un pabellón, un patio de juegos, nuevas conexiones de tren, una edificación de baños y un refugio para pasar un día de campo. El parque para perros de dos acres contará con un área separada para perros pequeños. La finan-ciación provendrá de los programas SPLOST 2014 y 2017aprobados por los votantes.

Los planes futuros para el parque incluyen la creación de una reser-va natural en aproximadamente 40 acres de tierra que el condado compró el año pasado. Aún no se ha definido un cronograma para ese proyecto.

El gobierno del condado de Gwinnett auspicia muchos eventos, clases y talleres para sus residentes. Vea estos y otros eventos en

la página web www.gwinnettcountyevents.com.

Parknership | ¡GRATIS!3 de marzo • 9:00am – 1:00pm

E.E. Robinson Park650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Sugar Hill

678.277.0903

Exposición para niñas de quince | ¡GRATIS!11 de marzo • 11:00am – 3:00pm

Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center4650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Berkeley Lake

678.277.0920

Exposición de huevos de Pascua | ¡GRATIS!29 de marzo • 10:30am – mediodía

OneStop Centerville3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville

678.277.0228

Desayuno con el conejo de Pascua31 de marzo • 8:30am – 10:30am

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse185 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville

770.822.5450

Actualización de prueba de emisionesPara 2018, todos los camiones a gasolina y de servicio liviano de 8500 libras o menos, modelo 1994 a 2015 requieren una prueba de emis-iones para su registro y renovación. Para conocer los lugares donde se realizan las pruebas y obtener más información, visite www.cleanair-force.com. Una vez que su vehículo haya pasado la prueba, realice la renovación en línea en www.GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com.

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Acuérdese de su mascota en un desastreLa mayoría de nosotros consideramos a las mascotas parte de la familia. Nos hacen compañía, nos ayudan a mantenernos en forma y en nuestro sano juicio. Pero en caso de una emergencia, suele no estar permitido que las mascotas acompañen a sus familias a un refugio. Es bueno tener un plan para nuestros amigos de cuatro patas cuando uno queda atrapado por un desastre o cuando debe abandonar la ciudad de forma imprevista. Considere la posibilidad de armar también un bolso de viaje con los objetos esenciales para su mascota.

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• Recuerde empacar granulado higiénico para mascotas y una caja para granulado, si corresponde.

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Pague su factura del servicio de agua desde su teléfono inteligenteVisite www.gwinnetth2o.com desde su teléfono inteligente para pagar su factura del servicio de agua en cualquier lugar. Simple-mente debe contar con su nombre de usuario o número de cuenta del servicio de agua y una contraseña ya definida. Puede usar este práctico servicio solo para realizar pagos por única vez

y no recurrentes.


Para el Mes de la Historia Afroestadounidense, le presentamos algu-nos libros sobre la valiente lucha por los derechos civiles por todos los estadounidenses. Léalos y prepárese para sentirse inspirado.

Kennedy and King: The President, the Pastor, and the Battle Over Civil Rights, de Steven Levingston

Great Speeches by African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, Jr. and Others, ed-itado por James Daley

Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement: 1944-1968, de Karcheik Sims-Alvarado

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Departamento de Recursos Hídricos

Talleres sobre el agua en marzo de 2018

Taller sobre reparación de goteras Aprenda a detectar goteras en su casa, cómo

encontrarlas, y cómo repararlas usted mismo.

10 de marzo de 2018 • 11:00 a. m. – 12:30 p. m. Suwanee Library, 361 Main Street, Suwanee

13 de marzo de 2018 • 6:00 p. m. – 7:30 p. m. Centro de Justicia y Administración de Gwinnett

Sala de conferencias A, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville

Presentado por: Jackie Valett, condado de Gwinnett Departamento de Recursos Hídricos

Los asistentes recibirán un kit de conservación del agua para realizar reparaciones en el interior y exterior.

Tres maneras de registrarse: Visite la página de educación pública en www.

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Dirija sus preguntas o comentarios a la dirección electrónica: [email protected].

Oficina de Comunicaciones del Condado de Gwinnett 75 Langley Drive • Lawrenceville, GA 30046 770.822.7180 • www.gwinnettcounty.com

¿Tiene preguntas sobre su factura del servicio de agua? Llame al 678.376.6800.

Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy acepta solici-tudes de los curiosos¿Por qué los camiones de bomberos responden a emergencias médi-cas? ¿Cómo deciden dónde colocar las señales de tránsito? ¿Qué hace realmente toda esta gente en el tribunal del condado? Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy responde esas preguntas y más.

Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy, un programa de 12 semanas que ofrece a los participantes una mirada del detrás de escena del gobi-erno del condado, está aceptando solicitudes para la sesión de prima-vera. Los participantes se reúnen una noche a la semana con líderes del condado, visitan las instalaciones del condado y aprenden cómo y por qué trabaja el gobierno. Para presentar una solicitud, visite www.Gwinnett101.com hasta el 9 de marzo.

La muestra de arte del bicentenario recorrerá el condado de Gwinnett en 2018Como parte de las celebraciones por el bicentenario de Gwinnett, una muestra de arte en la que expondrán artistas locales recorrerá el condado hasta el 18 de diciembre de 2018, con proyectos que rep-resentarán la vida en el condado de Gwinnett. La muestra presenta arte original y fotografías de Peggy Sullens, varios artistas de Kudzu Art Zone y la difunta Charlotte Edwards Howerton. También incluye un documental ilustrado del histórico condado de Gwinnett.

Las piezas de la muestra rotarán entre cinco lugares: Gwinnett His-toric Courthouse en el centro de Lawrenceville, George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center en Suwanee, Bethesda Park Senior Center en Lawrenceville, Peachtree Corners Branch Library y Pinck-neyville Park Community Recreation Center en Norcross. Para ob-tener más información, visite www.gwinnettcounty.com.

La Secretaría de Tránsito de Gwinnett equipará autobuses con wifi para los usuariosEn respuesta a los comentarios de los usuarios, a partir de esta pri-mavera, la Secretaría de Tránsito de Gwinnett brindará servicio de wifi a los usuarios de autobuses locales, exprés y autobuses para el traslado de personas con discapacidades. El proyecto de $520,000 aprobado por la Junta de Comisionados incluirá a los 83 vehículos en la flota para finales del año. La red será pública, pero algunos sitios web estarán restringidos.

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Una publicación mensual del gobierno del condado de Gwinnett

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La presidente Nash pronuncia el Discurso del Estado del Condado de 2018Los casi dos siglos de la rica historia del Condado de Gwin-nett proporcionaron el telón de fondo para la presentación

presidenta del Consejo de Comisionados, Charlotte Nash, el

“Doscientos años después de nuestra fundación, seguimos siendo una comunidad de pioneros, formada por muchos

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SPLOST: La nueva playa de estacionamiento anuncia el proyecto de ampliación del palacio de justicia

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COMISIONADO FISCAL

Cuidado con las estafas telefónicas

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El gobierno del Condado de Gwinnett auspicia muchos

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Clases de horticultura

[email protected]

Recorrido en un autobús del transporte público por el Condado de Gwinnett:

Georgia Gwinnett College

Festival multicultural de Gwinnett ycelebración de Día de los Gobernadores del Condado

Venta anual de plantasde los maestros jardineros del Condado de Gwinnett

Festival ecológico de Gwinnett

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Pague su factura del servicio de agua des-de su teléfono inteligente

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Departamento de Recursos Hídricos

Talleres sobre el agua en abril de 2018

Limpieza de primavera Gestión de los residuos domésticos peligrosos

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Jardines de lluvia* Cree su propio jardín de lluvia para ayudar a proteger la calidad del agua y renueve el aspecto de su jardín.

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CONNECTIONARTÍCULO DESTACADO

El Plan Maestro de Vías de Gwinnett prevé una red de caminosUn borrador revelado recientemente del Plan Maestro de Senderos del Condado de Gwinnett proyecta una red de sen-deros que conectan los del condado con los de otras jurisdic-ciones para crear una red interconectada de caminos para

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Muchos de las Senderos de Autor se incluyeron en la Red

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hasta Peachtree Corners.

Protejamos nuestros ríos y arroyos: Solo agua en el desagüe

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manualidades, juegos y «Touch-A-Truck». El personal de varios departamentos del Condado y socios comunitarios

estarán presentes para responder preguntas.

Centro de Justicia y Administración del Condado de Gwinnett,

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los Avisos Anuales de Tasación de bienes inmuebles

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puestos estimados utilizan las tasas de impuestos aplicadas

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August 1, 2018

In this issue:

Commissioners adopt transit plan; set date for referendum

Gwinnett earns top marks from bond companies

School starts Monday; stop for school buses

Dispose of household hazardous waste for free

2040 United Plan maps, policies on display at community open house meetings

Animal shelter offers deals on pets for August

Gwinnett PD accepting Citizens Academy applications

Bicentennial Moment-Courthouse graves

Dear Homeowner,

As a resident of Gwinnett County, you know there is always a lot going on in the community. Gwinnett County Government would appreciate your help keeping your neighbors informed by sharing the following information through your homeowner association newsletter, website, and emails and by talking to your friends and family.

What's new on TVgwinnett?

Gwinnett County brings you the latest news and happenings about your community through Eye on Gwinnett, our bi-weekly news program.

What you'll see in this episode: - Property tax bills going out by August 15 - Graves Park to receive new soccer field, pavilion and other improvements - Gwinnett County Transit to test door-to-door service in Snellville - County lifeguards win top honors in state competition - Youth commissioners learning Gwinnett operations

County Commission approves contract to expand transit, sets voter referendum date


The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved a contract with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority to operate and expand Gwinnett's transit system in accordance with the recently approved Connect Gwinnett Transit Development Plan. The board also passed a motion putting the contract on the ballot in a March 19, 2019, special election for voter consideration. Voters in March 2019 will be asked to say yes or no to the contract negotiated with the Authority. As dictated by state law, the ballot question shall read: "Gwinnett County has executed a contract for the provision of transit services, dated as of August 2, 2018. Shall this contract be approved? YES ___ NO ___." If voters approve the contract, a 1 percent sales tax then would be assessed starting July 1, 2019, to help cover the cost of operations, improvements, and equipment. The sales tax proceeds combined with federal funds and fare box collections will fund the transit expansion. Bonds are also allowed and can help spread the costs for large capital projects. The bond debt would be repaid over time with proceeds from the transit sales tax. Under the contract, future transit projects would follow the Connect Gwinnett Transit Development Plan, which took into account input from residents, businesses, a technical committee of experts, stakeholders, planners, and others. The transit plan was approved by the Board of Commissioners on July 17 of this year.

Bond rating agencies give Gwinnett County top grades for management, fiscal policies

All three bond rating agencies have once again given Gwinnett County a AAA/Aaa bond rating, the highest possible, placing Gwinnett in the top 2 percent of counties in the nation for fiscal soundness. This marks the 21st consecutive year Gwinnett has held this distinction. The stellar rating allows the County to issue or refinance bonds at favorable rates, which reduces the interest paid by taxpayers. Gwinnett County is one of fewer than 50 counties of approximately 3,000 counties nationwide to have a Triple AAA bond rating. The latest rating came after the County's financial management practices and financial results went through intense review by analysts from S&P Global, Moody's Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings. In determining a government's ratings, the rating agencies do a thorough review of a government's finances, operations, and policies. The rating review came as the County, through its Development Authority, seeks to go to the bond market to issue $96.1 million in bonds to fund construction at the Infinite Energy Center, including expansion of the conference center, a new parking deck, and other improvements on the campus. This is the first construction bond issue by Gwinnett County in nearly 10 years.

School starts Monday so don't pass stopped buses and watch for kids at bus stops


Gwinnett County Public Schools kicks off the 2018-2019 school year on Monday, August 6, and motorists are advised to give GCPS buses plenty of room and time to pick up and drop off students before and after school. Watch for amber and red flashing lights that indicate a stopped school bus. GCPS has placed cameras on about 300 buses to photograph drivers who illegally pass school buses. When the school bus amber or red lights are flashing, the system automatically detects vehicles passing the stopped school bus and records the violation. The violator will receive a citation in the mail. In spring 2018, GCPS bus drivers conducted a one-day count of vehicles that

passed stopped buses. They counted more than 2,000 violations in just one day. For more information, please see our video on school bus safety.

Gwinnett to offer free disposal of household hazardous waste on August 11

Household hazardous waste materials can potentially contaminate water resources and pollute the air. To help protect the environment and ease the burden on Gwinnett residents, the County's Fiscal and Solid Waste Management Division, Department of Water Resources, and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful are partnering to host the County's first Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event on August 11. Residents can drop off five containers each of household hazardous waste for free. The event is limited to Gwinnett residents and proof of residency may be required. Materials accepted at the event include cleaners, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and ballasts, lawn care products, oils, paints, and pesticides. The event runs from 9:00am to noon at the Department of Water Resources Central Facility at 684 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville. For a full list of acceptable items, visit www.gcsolidwaste.com.

2040 Unified Plan maps, policies on display at open houses August 13 through August 30

The 2040 Unified Plan and the Future Development Map are scheduled to be available for viewing, review, and public feedback during a series of community open house sessions from August 13 to August 30. The Department of Planning and Development and its consultant Pond & Company will present draft goals or themes relating to economic development, redevelopment, transportation, and other issues along with

policies to help achieve those goals. This presentation is a big-picture look at how the county could develop over the next 22 years. There will be maps of various areas of the county that will include broad descriptions of uses allowed, such as residential and commercial levels and possible transportation improvements. The community open houses will also feature displays showing the Needs and Opportunities, recommendations, policies, and Future Development Map that will be included in the plan. This input process is not just limited to the general public. Gwinnett County has gained input from elected officials, interviews with residents, business and community leaders, various committees, County sponsored booths at community events, and more.


To view the dates of the community open house meetings and learn more about the plan, visit www.Gwinnett2040UnifiedPlan.com and follow Gwinnett 2040 Unified Plan on Facebook. Email questions to [email protected].

Gwinnett animal shelter offering August adoption specials, including Free Fridays

The Gwinnett County animal shelter is offering a $20 adoption special in August for dogs and cats ready to take home. Specials also include free adoptions every Friday. Adoption fees are typically $90 for dogs and $30 for cats. Many dogs and cats up for adoption at the shelter have already been examined by Animal Welfare staff veterinarians, vaccinated, and neutered or spayed, so they are ready to go home on the day of adoption. The shelter is extending its hours on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm into the fall. Ice cream socials will be held on the last Thursday of each month through October where visitors can meet available pets and enjoy free ice cream.

Gwinnett Police accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy

There's still time for apply for the next Citizens Police Academy, which will run August 21 to October 11. Classes will take place on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Residents who participate in the academy will have a behind-the-scenes look at their police department. Topics covered during the academy include crime prevention, E-911, criminal investigations, SWAT, crime scene investigations, and more.

Applications are due by August 17. To apply, visit the Citizens Police Academy website at www.gwinnettcpa.com. They can also be submitted by mail to P.O. Box 602, Lawrenceville, 30046, or by email to [email protected].

Gwinnett County Bicentennial Moment - Graves at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse

The bodies of eight militia soldiers killed fighting the Creek Indians are buried in the northwest corner of the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse. In the early 19th century, white settlers in Gwinnett County had pushed the native Creek Indians across the Chattahoochee River. In 1836, the Creeks began attacking settlements along Georgia-Alabama border. Georgia Governor William Schley called for volunteers. Capt. Hammond Garmany and his mounted volunteers left Lawrenceville on May 26, 1836, and was mustered into the United States Army after arriving June 3. A few days later, 25 militiamen were dispatched to a fort about 40 miles south of Columbus. On June 9, 1836, the militia heard shots and went to investigate. They found the Creek were about to attack. During the ensuing battle, Garmany was seriously wounded. Reinforcements arrived and attacked the Native Americans, killing 30 or more. Eight of Garmany's company were killed and four wounded. The dead Gwinnett County volunteers were buried with military honors in a common grave on February 17, 1837, in the northwest corner of the courthouse yard. In 1840, a marble monument was erected on the site. Visit the Gwinnett Historical Society webpage at www.gwinnetths.org to learn more about Gwinnett County history.


Home of the Holidays


Gwinnett County is in the early stages of crafting its 2040 Unified Plan, which will contemplate how land use, transportation, housing, and economic development can combine and work together in the County. Please join us at one of our upcoming community open houses to learn more about the purpose of the Unified Plan, review initial findings, and provide input that will be used to develop an overall vision for the future of the County.

Five open house opportunities, all from 5 PM to 7 PM:

HELP US SHAPE THE FUTURE!

To learn more about the plan, visit us at: www.Gwinnett2040UnifiedPlan.comor follow us on Facebook at Gwinnett2040UnifiedPlan.

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

January 25, 2018Five Forks Library2780 Five Forks Trickum RoadLawrenceville, GA

January 29, 2018Dacula Library265 Dacula RoadDacula, GA

February 1, 2018Lilburn Activity Building788 Hillcrest RoadLilburn, GA

February 12, 2018OneStop Centerville3025 Bethany Church RoadSnellville, GA

February 22, 2018Bogan Park2723 North Bogan RoadBuford, GA

What is your visionfor Gwinnett

County?


All sessions are open to the public.


INFORMATION SESSION OPEN HOUSES

GWINNETT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

For additional information, please visit

George Pierce Park55 Buford Highway

Suwanee

OneStop Centerville3025 Bethany Church Road

Snellville

Five Forks Library2780 Five Forks Trickum Road

Lawrenceville

Best Friend Park6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard

Norcross

Dacula Park Activity Building2735 Old Auburn Avenue

Dacula

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Category Community Name Gwinnett 2040 Unified Plan Username [email protected] Start Date December 19, 2019 Email [email protected] Website www.Gwinnett2040UnifiedPlan.com Story The Gwinnett County Department of Planning & Development has begun

work on the County’s 2040 Unified Plan. The purpose of the Unified Plan is to provide a framework of how the County’s residents and other stakeholders want to see it grow and develop over the next 20+ years. While future land use is an important aspect of the Plan, it also addresses the County’s needs, opportunities, goals, and vision; community work program; transportation, housing, and economic development; natural and cultural resources; and community facilities and capital improvements.

Posts, Shares, and Events Date: 9/20/18 (Posted 9/20/18) Type: Post Content:

We are pleased to announce that the final draft of the Gwinnett 2040 Unified Plan is available for review! Click here to view the document online: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/planninganddevelopment/gwinnett2040unifiedplan/draft2040unifiedplan Hard copies are also available in all branches of the Gwinnett County Public Library. Please ask the Reference Desk staff to see it!

Photos: Front Cover of Document Approval(s)

Nancy Lovingood Kathy Holland Doug Nurse

Date: 9/25/18 (Posted 9/25/18) Type Post Content: The Municipal-Gwinnett Planning Commission will hold its public hearing on the 2040

Unified Plan next Tuesday, October 2 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC). The hearing will include a brief presentation of the recommendations from the Plan followed by Commission feedback and opportunity for public comment.

Photos: Plan Purpose (p. 4 of Plan document) Approval(s) Nancy Lovingood

Kathy Holland Doug Nurse

Date: 10/2/18 (Posted 10/2/18) Type Post Content: The Planning Commission public hearing on the 2040 Unified Plan is tonight at 7:00pm in

the Auditorium at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC). It will include a brief presentation of the recommendations from the plan as well as an opportunity for


FACEBOOK PAGEpublic comment.

Photos: Plan Development Chapter Puzzle Graphic (see p. 199 of Plan document) Approval(s) Nancy Lovingood


Date: 10/3/18 (Posted 10/3/18) Type Post Content: Last night, the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the 2040 Unified

Plan! The Board of Commissioners will hold the final public hearing on the Plan on Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00pm in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC) Auditorium. Following this hearing, the Plan will be submitted to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review and comment. Once comments from ARC and DCA are addressed, final County adoption of the Plan is anticipated in February 2019.

Photos: Future Development Map (see pp. 43 and 291 of Plan document) Approval(s) Nancy Lovingood


Date: 10/17/18 (Posted 10/17/18) Type Post Content:

The Board of Commissioners will hold its public hearing on the 2040 Unified Plan next Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC). The hearing will include a brief presentation of the recommendations from the Plan followed by Commissioner feedback and opportunity for public comment. To view the draft plan, click here: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/planninganddevelopment/gwinnett2040unifiedplan/draft2040unifiedplan

Photos: Community Outreach Summary page from draft Plan document (p. 21) Approval(s)

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Date: 10/23/18 (Posted 10/23/18) Type Post Content: The Board of Commissioners’ public hearing on the 2040 Unified Plan is tonight at 7pm in

the Auditorium at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC). It will include a brief presentation of the recommendations from the plan as well as an opportunity for public comment

Photos: Community Outreach Photo page from draft Plan document (p.104) Approval(s) Nancy Lovingood x

Kathy Holland Doug Nurse x


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Date: 10/24/18 (Posted 10/24/18) Type Post Content: We are pleased to announce that the Board of Commissioners has approved transmittal

of the 2040 Unified Plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Department of Community Affairs for review and comment! Thank you to everyone who participated in the plan development process by attending a community open house, inviting us to come speak to their group, completing the online survey, or taking the time to talk to us at an event or during an intercept interview. We anticipate final adoption of the Plan in February 2019.

Photos: Plans logo page showing the Unified Plan logo and logos/names from the various plans considered as part of the process (p. 7)

Approval(s) Nancy Lovingood Kathy Holland Doug Nurse


Community


Community Open Houses


Overview As part of the Gwinnett Unified 2040 Plan public involvement strategy, three rounds of community open houses have been scheduled to occur at various stages of the project schedule. The following memo provides an overview of the Round 1 and Round 2 meetings, including an overview of the information presented, exercises held, as well as general results from the meeting exercises. Additional information, including sign-in sheets, board scans, and photos, can be found in the appendices attached. Attendance Close to 200 people attended the ten meetings of the Round 1 and Round 2 Community Open Houses. Table 1 below provides a breakdown the meeting dates and locations, and Table 2 breaks down the attendees by meeting. Appendix A includes the Sign-in sheets from the individual meetings.

The first two rounds of community meetings, marketed as “Community Open Houses,” for the Gwinnett 2040 Unified Plan were held in early 2018. Each round was comprised of five meetings, which were held at various locations throughout the county. The locations for meetings were selected after conversations with County staff and based on venue availability. Figure 1 and Figure 2 below show the locations of Round 1 and Round 2 Community Open Houses. All meetings were held from 5:00 pm- 7:00 PM.

Table 2. Attendance by Meeting Round Meeting Attendees

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Five Forks Library 14 Dacula Library 20

Lilburn Activity Building 17 OneStop Centerville 20

Bogan Park 28

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Dacula Park Activity Building 12

Lenora Park 11 Rhodes Jordan Park Recreation Center 18

George Pierce Park Recreation Center 21

Lucky Shoals Park Recreation Center 23

Table 1. Round 1 and 2 Meeting Locations Round Date Meeting

Round 1

Tuesday, January 25th 2018 Five Forks Library Monday, January 29th 2018 Dacula Library

Thursday, February 1st 2018 Lilburn Activity

Building Monday, February 12th 2018 OneStop Centerville

Thursday, February 22nd 2018 Bogan Park

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Monday, April 30th 2018 Dacula Park Activity

Building Monday, May 7th 2018 Lenora Park

Thursday, May 10th 2018 Rhodes Jordan Park Recreation Center

Monday, May 14th 2018 George Pierce Park Recreation Center

Thursday, May 17th 2018 Lucky Shoals Park Recreation Center


Once dates were selected for each round of meetings, information regarding the open houses was disseminated to the public using various social media platforms and other marketing tools. The meeting dates were published on the Gwinnett 2040 Unified Plan website, as well as publicized through several posts on the plan’s Facebook page. Fact sheets were designed for each round of meetings in both English and Spanish and distributed at Unified Plan events or other county initiatives. Advertisements for the meetings were also published in the Gwinnett Daily Post and several community newsletters. Table 3 below provides a breakdown on how attendees were informed of the community meetings.

Table 3. How Did You Hear About Us?

Source % Word of Mouth 16.3

Community Newsletter 19.0

Facebook 15.2 Other 45.7

All the community meetings were held in an “open house” format, where attendees were encouraged to come by at their leisure and participate in the exercises provided. No formal presentations were given at the community open houses. Below is a description of the stations and exercises conducted during the round one community open houses. Scans of the exercise boards are included in Appendix B.


Round 1 Community Open Houses Station 1. What’s a Unified Plan? This introductory station provided attendees with general information regarding the Gwinnett 2040 Unified Plan. This information included an overview of the unified plan process, project schedule, and demographic trends gathered as part of the plan’s environmental scan. Station 2. Tell Us Your Vision (Exercise #1) This station was geared at obtaining preliminary feedback on the county’s vision, particularly in terms of the specific policies related to the previous plan’s five elements. Using dots, participants were asked to read the policies from the 2030 unified plan and indicate whether each policy was:

“Still Relevant” – Policy is still relevant today “No Longer Relevant” – Policy is no longer relevant today “Needs Refinement” – Policy is still relevant, but needs to be reexamined

Table 4 below presents the results of the vision exercise, particularly in terms of how respondents agreed with the 2030 plan policies.


Table 4. Vision Exercise Results 2030 Unified Plan Policy % Agree

Maintain Economic Development and Fiscal Health Promote Major Mixed-Use Development 70

Protect Large, Well-Located Parcels/Areas for Office Use through Proactive Zoning 55

Strategic Placement of Sewer 83 Use Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) for Rural-Estate Housing in the East 22 Revise Current Millage Rates 51 Promote University Parkway (SR 316) as Gwinnett's Research & Development Belt 71

Employ Debt Financing of Major Infrastructure 58 Obtain Appropriate Balance of Retail 75

Foster Redevelopment Institute a Variety of Redevelopment Incentives and Bonuses 78 Promote Densification in Specific Areas Designated for Mixed-Use through TDRs, Rezoning and Increased Infrastructure Capacity 67

Use Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) 68 Promote Shared Infrastructure Facilities 78 Allow "Corner Stores" Within Specific Medium/High Density Areas as "Floating Zones" 47

Maintain Mobility and Accessibility Enhance Signal Coordination and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) 83 Manage Access on Arterials 75 Enhance Incident Management Traffic Control Center 75 Establish a Road Connectivity Requirement for New Development 82 Creation of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) at Appropriate Sites through Proactive Zoning 82

Establish a More Extensive Transit System 73 Pursue Strategic Road Widening and New Alignments 69

Provide More Housing Choices Establish and Provide Access to More Executive Housing Areas 22 Preserve Existing Workforce Housing 62 Expand Maintenance and Rehabilitation Assistance to Homeowners and Small Businesses 90

Expand Senior Housing Options 78 Keep Gwinnett a ‘Preferred Place’

Improve the Walkability of Gwinnett's Activity Centers and Neighborhoods 88 Support and Promote the Expanded Four-Year College 70 Invest in Youth Enrichment Programs 86 Enhance Development Aesthetics 75 Provide Venues to Celebrate Growing Cultural Diversity of the County 67 Expand Presence of the "Arts Community" 89 Provide Incentives for Enhanced Open Space & Trails 87 Use Development Regulations to Create Local Parks 77 Acquire Surplus or Commercial Sites for Open Space/Recreation 75


Station 3. Big Ideas (Exercise #2) In this station, participants were shown a list of needs and opportunities that were identified by the Unified Plan Planning Advisory Committee (PAC). They were asked to provide additional needs and/or opportunities that they felt were relevant today. Participants were also asked to place dots next to any needs or opportunities they agreed with. Table 5 and Table 6 below shows the Top 10 Needs and Opportunities selected by attendees of the Round 1 and 2 Community Open Houses.

Table 5. Top 10 Needs Element Need

Land Use & Economic Development Redevelopment and revitalization of Gwinnett Place Mall area

Transportation Alternative modes of mass transit (heavy rail, light rail, etc.)

Land Use & Economic Development Create activity centers that are walkable/mixed use

Land Use Repurpose dead retail space

Transportation Address traffic congestion on major facilities

Infrastructure and Community Facilities

Accessibility and sidewalks

Economic Development Jobs for college graduates

Housing Affordability in housing


Develop multi-use trails

Economic Development Incentives to attract business


Table 6. Top 10 Opportunities Element Opportunity

Land Use & Economic Development

Repurpose vacant shopping centers to community spaces / Adaptive re-use for empty shopping strips / minimize abandoned retail buildings

Land Use Promote reuse of existing developed sites

Land Use Reduce number of commercial storage units on major areas ripe for mixed use

Transportation Develop improved mass transit

Land Use Protect green/low density development


Trail systems to connect activity centers

Land Use Preserve rural/agricultural properties within the county

Transportation Connect transit to neighboring counties

Land Use Disincentivize retailers to vacate to new locations

Economic Development Minimize abandoned retail buildings

Station 4. Plan the Future (Exercise #3). This station was comprised of two exercises, titled “Change & Preserve” and “Urban Scale”. In the “Change & Preserve” exercise, attendees were shown an aerial map of Gwinnett County, labeled with various landmarks and points on interest for context. Participants were asked to place green dots in areas where they believed the existing character of the county should be preserved, and red dots in areas where the existing character should change. In the ‘Urban Scale’ exercise, participants were asked to provide further feedback on the areas in the county they identified during the “Change & Preserve” activity. Participants were first shown a diagram of the conservation to urban transect, a visual representation of land use and density at various scales. Figure 3 below is of the transect. It is important to note that the scales reflected in the transect are simply a general represenation of development and density.


Using dots associated with each level of development, participants were asked to indicate on a county aerial map the scale of development they thought was appropriate in certain areas. Figure 4 and Figure 5 below present maps of the aggreate results of the Change & Preseve and Urban Scale Exercises during the Round 1 Community Open Houses. The results of this exercise from the individual meetings is included in Appendix B.

Overall, strong preferences for change were noted in areas in the Western portion of the county, particularly along the I-85 corridor and near notable points of interest (i.e. Gwinnett Place Mall, Infiinte Energy Arena, etc.). Other notable corridors (US 78, SR 20) were also identified as areas with the most opportunity to change. This is in contrast to the northern portion of the county, where there was the least preference for change.

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In terms of land use and density preferences, the results from the first round of meetings illustrate that denser development is desired in the Western portion of the county. Extreme eastern and Southern portions of the county are desired to be maintained as relatively low-density development. When these results are compared to those of the Change & Preserve exercise, some similarites are evident. The areas indicated as most likely to change were also areas identified as having the most dense level of development (i.e. urban scale). Alternatively, areas with strong prefences for conservation were also areas that received higher prefernece for a rual-type character. Timeline Exercise As attendees emtered or existed the meeting, they were encouraged to take a look at a timeline of the county’s history, and provide thoughts on how they envision Gwinnett County in 2040. Figure 6 and Figure 7 below show the timelines from the Round 1 and Round 2 meetings.


Round 2 Community Open Houses Several of the stations and exercises during round 1 of community open houses (i.e. What’s a Unified Plan, Tell Us Your Vision, Plan the Future) were also held during round 2 to gather as much feedback as possible. The following stations discussed relate to the new exercises unique to this round of meetings. Participants who attended round one meetings and participated in previous exercises were not required to participate again. Below are descriptions of the new exercises. Station. Guiding Philosophies In this exercise, participants were shown a list of six guiding philosophies that were developed from conversations with county staff and the Planning Advisory Committee. They were then asked to vote on whether they agreed or disagreed with each Guiding Philosophy as written. If participants had any additional comments related to the guiding philosophies, they were asked to write them on comment forms provided. Table 7 provides a list of the guiding philosophies, and Figure 8 shows how the guiding philosophies were received by attendees.


Table 7. Guiding Philosophies

G1. Encourage redevelopment in key areas while still allowing for greenfield development opportunities G2. Preserve the character of areas that are still relatively undeveloped G3. Encourage development to be more nodal than linear G4. Incorporate and integrate ‘office’ areas into mixed use districts G5. Use character areas to establish transitional areas G6. Use ‘urban scale’ to communicate and articulate implied densities and character

Station. Future Development Map Considerations The purpose of this station was to present attendees with various preliminary considerations the planning team has developed regarding updating the county’s future development map (FDM). Five preliminary considerations were presented, and attendees had the opportunity to indicate additional changes they thought should be made to the FDM. Station. Community Assets – Names In this exercise, participants were provided a map of the county with 22 unincorporated areas of the county. For each area, several names were shown, many of which relate to historic town centers, points of interest, and other attractions. Participants were asked to vote on which names they believed were most relevant to each area or add additional names where appropriate. Overall, the purpose of this exercise was to develop a better understanding of unincorporated areas of Gwinnett County. Figure 9 below shows the names of each unincorporated area that received the highest number of votes.

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Station 7. Community Assets – Resources In this exercise participants were asked to identify any assets or resources they found advantageous to the 22 unincorporated areas of the county. Station 7. Community Assets – Vision For this exercise, participants were asked to note any changes they had in terms of amenities, area character, and overall development for the 22 unincorporated areas throughout the county previously identified Next Steps A final round of community meetings will be held in August 2018 at the following locations:

Monday, August 13th – George Pierce Park Thursday, August 16th – OneStop Centerville Monday, August 20th – Five Forks Library Thursday, August 23rd – Best Friend Park Thursday, August 30th – Dacula Park Activity Building


To be Included in Appendix

1) Sign in sheets from Round 1 and Round 2 Meetings; unified ambassador sign-up sheets 2) What’s a Unified Plan Boards 3) Change & Preserve, Urban Scale Exercise Maps from individual meetings 4) Board scans from exercises in meetings 5) Photos


Overview As part of the Gwinnett Unified 2040 Plan public involvement strategy, three rounds of community open houses have been scheduled to occur at various stages of the project schedule. The following memo provides an overview of the Round 3 meetings. Additional information, including sign-in sheets, board scans, and photos, can be found in the appendices attached. Attendance Close to 50 people attended the 5 Community Open Houses of Round 3. Table 1 below provides a breakdown the meeting dates and locations, and Table 2 breaks down the attendees by meeting. Appendix A includes the Sign-in sheets from the individual meetings and Appendix B includes comments received from the meetings.

All the community meetings were held in an “open house” format, where attendees were encouraged to come by at their leisure. No formal presentations were given at the community open houses. Below is a description of the four stations of information presented during the third round of community meetings. Scans of the boards shown are included in Appendix C. Station 1. Overview/Research & Trends This station provided attendees with general information regarding the plan. This information included a timeline of the plan as well as demographic and historical information of the County. Station 2. Our Vision This station presented information related to the plan’s vision, particularly the results of several exercises conducted during the first two rounds of open houses. The top needs and opportunities, and popular results from the online survey were shown, as well as the Unified Plan’s updated “Five Themes” Station 3. Plan Development This station included information related to the several elements addressed in the Unified Plan, particularly Economic Development, Housing, and Transportation. Recommendations from several related county initiatives (i.e. Connect Gwinnett Transit Plan, Gwinnett Trails Master Plan) were shown, in addition to the results of the Opportunity for Change analyses and a draft version of the Future Development Map (FDM).

Table 1. Round 3 Meeting Locations Date Meeting

Monday, August 13th, 2018 George Pierce Park Thursday, August 16th, 2018 OneStop Centerville Monday, August 20th, 2018 Five Forks Library Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 Best Friend Park

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Station 4. Implementation This station provided a breakdown of the character areas in the updated Future Development Map. The information included descriptions for each character area as well as examples of potential building types, street sections, and park spaces associated with the character areas. The county’s updated Short-Term Work Program was also shown. Next Steps Following the third round of meetings, the draft plan will be finalized by the project team and submitted to both the County and Board of Commissioners for subsequent transmittal to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. A final public hearing regarding the unified plan is scheduled for October 26th, 2018.


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Appendix B Community Engagement - Gwinnett County

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