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City of Lilburn
City Council Meeting Agenda


December 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Lilburn City Hall, 340 Main St., Lilburn, GA 30047

Council Members:
Johnny Crist, Mayor
Brian Burchik, Post 1
Scott Batterton, Post 2
Eddie Price, Post 3
Tim Dunn, Post 4
I.

Executive Session (if necessary)

II.

Call to Order

III.

Roll Call

IV.

Pledge to the Flag

V.

Approval of Agenda

VI.

Announcements

1.

City Events

Mayor's Town Hall Meeting
December 17, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Lilburn City Hall
VII.

Ceremonial Matter

VIII.

Public Comment

IX.

Approval of Minutes

1.

City Council Draft Meeting Minutes from November 12, 2018

Presenter:
Melissa Penate, City Clerk
Staff Recommendations:
Motion to approve the City Council Draft Meeting Minutes from November 12, 2018.
Documents:
  1. 11_12_2018 - Minutes.pdf
X.

Public Hearing

XI.

Agenda

1.

Lilburn Comprehensive Plan 2019-2023

Every 5 years municipalities are required to update their Comprehensive Plan. Working with the Atlanta Regional Commission, Lilburn Steering Committee and staff compiled the document to satisfy the minimum requirements to maintain the City’s Qualified Local Government status as determined by the Department of Community Affairs. 

DCA approved the draft document without any necessary revisions, public comments were received through October 31, 2018, and minor revisions were incorporated for City Council adoption prior to the February, 2019 DCA deadline.

Public Hearing (Y/N)
N
Department:
Planning & Economic Development
Presenter:
Joellen Wilson, City Planner
Staff Recommendations:
Motion to Approve Resolution #2018-08 to adopt the Lilburn, Georgia Comprehensive Plan Update.
Department Head Approval:
Doug Stacks
Mayor's Signature Required:
Yes
Documents:
  1. Agenda Item 1 - AGENDA FORM - Comp Plan Update 2019.pdf
  2. Agenda Item 1 - ATTACH 1 - Lilburn Comprehensive Plan Draft 10.11.2018.pdf
  3. Agenda Item 1 - ATTACH 2 - Resolution 2018-08 - Adopt Lilburn Comprehensive Plan 2019.pdf
2.

Stream Buffer Ordinance Text Amendments and Adoption Of “Lilburn Riparian Buffer Restoration Guidelines”

The Lilburn City Code, SubPart A, General Ordinances, Chapter 109, Article VII, Stream Buffer Protection was last amended in 2005.  Some of the applicable definitions, land development requirements, exemptions, variances, appeals, and enforcement procedures are updated to comply with State laws and reflect the City’s standard procedures in administration of the code.  

Also, the 2005 Ordinance does not address mitigation or provide standards for revegetation in areas of impact due to violations.  To provide flexibility in addressing encroachments and mitigation for variances or violations, planning staff developed the Lilburn Riparian Buffer Restoration Guidelines (Guidelines) based on common practices in the Metro North GA Water Planning District, but which is unique to Lilburn.

Staff recommends adoption of text amendments into the Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance, and adoption of the Guidelines as may be revised or amended from time to time.


Public Hearing (Y/N)
N
Department:
Planning & Economic Development
Presenter:
Joellen Wilson, City Planner
Staff Recommendations:
A motion to approve Ordinance #2018-530 to adopt text amendments to the Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance and associated Lilburn Riparian Buffer Restoration Guidelines, effective January 1, 2019.
Department Head Approval:
Doug Stacks
Mayor's Signature Required:
Yes
Documents:
  1. Agenda Item 2 - AGENDA FORM - Stream Buffer Protection Ordinance-Text Amendments and Riparian Buffer Restoration Guidelines.pdf
  2. Agenda Item 2 - ATTACH 1 - Ordinance 2018-530 -ARTICLE VII_Stream Buffer Protection_Text Amendments.pdf
  3. Agenda Item 2 - ATTACH 2 - 2019 Lilburn Stream Buffer Restoration Guidelines.pdf
3.

Floodplain Management/Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Repeal and Replace

The Lilburn City Code, SubPart A, General Ordinances, Chapter 109, Article III, Floodplain Management and Flood Damage Prevention was last amended in 2007.  Meanwhile the Metro North GA Water Planning District (MNGWPD) adopted a “District Model Floodplain Management/Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance” in 2013 and Gwinnett County updated their Floodplain Management Chapter 700 of UDO in April, 2015 as an acceptable equivalent to the Model Ordinance. 

While City has the option to adopt either, in keeping with the City’s IGA with Gwinnett County, and to maintain consistency in the administration of regulations related to floodplain areas, staff recommends adopting text amendments to provide the “acceptable equivalent”. 

Since there were significant changes in the organization of the document (which result in text amendments to every page), staff further recommends a repeal and replacement of all applicable Divisions of the existing ordinance. 
Public Hearing (Y/N)
N
Department:
Planning & Economic Development
Presenter:
Joellen Wilson, City Planner
Staff Recommendations:
A motion to approve Ordinance #2018-531 to repeal and replace the Floodplain Management/Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, with an effective date of January 1, 2019.
Department Head Approval:
Doug Stacks
Mayor's Signature Required:
Yes
Budgeted:
No
Documents:
  1. Agenda Item 3 - AGENDA FORM - Floodplain Management and Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance 2019.pdf
  2. Agenda Item 3 - ATTACH 1 - Ordinance 2018-531 -ARTICLE III FLOODPLAIN MANAGMENT-FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION -Text Amendments.pdf
XII.

Adjournment

As set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Lilburn does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Doug Stacks, 340 Main Street, Lilburn, GA 30047 has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in section 13.107 of the Department of Justice regulations, information concerning the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided thereunder, are available from the ADA coordinator.

The City of Lilburn will assist citizens with special needs given proper notice (seven working days).  Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open meeting, program or activity of the City of Lilburn should be directed to Doug Stacks, 340 Main Street, Lilburn, GA 30047, telephone number 770-921-2210.