District 3 Community
Town Hall Meeting
June 8th, 2017 7pm Ousley United Methodist Church
District 3 Delegation-Federal
Congressman Hank Johnson
Congressional District 4
District Office-Decatur
5240 Snapfinger Park Drive Suite 130
Decatur, Ga 30035
Phone:770-987-2291
Website: hankjohnson.house.gov
Committees- Judiciary Committee,
Transportation & Infrastructure
Committee
District 3 Delegation-State
State Rep. Doreen Carter
House District 92
State Office-Atlanta
509-D Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg
Atlanta, Ga 30334
Phone: 404-656-0220
Email: [email protected]
Committees- Code Revision, Education,
Small Business Development, Special
Rules
District 3 Delegation-State
State Rep. Vernon Jones
House District 91
State Office-Atlanta
607-B Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg
Atlanta, Ga 30334
Phone: 404-656-0287
Email: [email protected]
Committees- Budget & Finance Affairs
Oversight, Human Relations & Aging,
Transportation
District 3 Delegation-State
Senator Emanuel Jones
Senate District 10
State Office-Atlanta
420-D State Capitol
Atlanta, Ga 30334
Phone: 404-656-0502
Email: [email protected]
Committees- Banking & Financial
Institutions, Economic Development
and Tourism, Interstate Cooperation,
Special Judiciary, Veterans, Military
and Homeland Security
District 3 Delegation-State
Senator Tonya Anderson
Senate District 43
State Office-Atlanta
323-B Coverdell Legislative Bldg
Atlanta, Ga 30334
Phone: 404-463-2598
Email: [email protected]
Committees- MARTOC, Public Safety,
Retirement, Special Judiciary,
Veterans, Military and Homeland
Security
District 3 Delegation-County
Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson
DeKalb County District 5
County Office-Decatur
1300 Commerce Drive
Decatur, Ga 30030
Phone: 404-371-2159
Email: [email protected]
Committees: County Operations,
Employee Relations & Community Services,
Planning, Economic Development & Community
Services
*Christiana Clerk-Director of Constituent Services
Email: [email protected]
*Demetrius McCoy-Chief of Staff
Email: [email protected]
**County Board Meetings are held on
the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month @
9am
District 3 Delegation-County
Commissioner Gregory Adams
DeKalb County Super District 7
County Office-Decatur
1300 Commerce Drive
Decatur, Ga 30030
Committees: Employee Relations & Community
Services, Public Works & Infrastructure
*Ashlee Wright- District Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-371-6381
*Gina Mangham-Chief of Staff
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-371-2204
District 3 Delegation-Schools
School Board Member Vickie B. Turner
DeKalb County District 5
School Board Office
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard Stone
Mountain, Ga 30083
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 678-570-9886
*CCRPI scores coming out any day now. A few
Stonecrest Principals have been reassigned none in
District 3.
All meetings held on 2nd Mondays of the
month all open to the public
*Work Sessions are at 2:00pm
*Community Input Sessions are at 5:45pm
*Business Meetings are at 7pm
District 3 Delegation-City
City Council Member Jazzmin R. Cobble
Stonecrest District 3
City Office: TBA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-644-9805
www.stonecrestga.gov
www.cobbleforcouncilwoman.com
FB:@JazzminCobble,@CobbleforCouncilwoman
Twitter: @JazzminCobble
Campaign Email: [email protected]
District 3 Delegation-City
*City Council Meetings
are held on the 1st & 3rd
Mondays of the month
10am at the Stonecrest
Library
*Work Sessions are held
on the 1st & 3rd
Wednesdays of the
month 5pm at the
Stonecrest Library
Stonecrest Updates
Hires:
-CH2M as the City Service Vendor (to provide
Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, City
Operations, Economic Development)
-Interim City Manager Michael Harris (CH2M)
-Interim City Clerk Brenda James (CH2M)
-Coleman Talley and Fincher Denmark as the City
Attorney & Assistance Attorney
-T. Dallas Smith & Company as Interim City Broker
Stonecrest Updates
Ordinances/Resolutions:
-Regular City Council Meeting Schedule
(1st & 3rd Mondays Stonecrest Library 10am)
-District Council Committees
-92 day max moratorium on all planning & zoning (every effort
is being made to lift the moratorium well before 92 days)
-Fiscal Year (Jan.1-Dec.31)
-Resolution for expenditures & reimbursement by CH2M for
$50K maximum for equipment, furniture, software, etc.
Stonecrest Updates
Ordinances in working progress:
-Zoning Codes & Maps (including SOBs, Alcohol, Fees for
business, alcohol and other licenses, Hotel/Motel tax)
-Millage Rate Set at 0 for 2017
-Overlays (Stonecrest, I-20 Panola)
Stonecrest Updates: Planning & Zoning Timeline
QUESTION PRESENTED:
What is the timeline for the adoption of the zoning ordinance for the City of Stonecrest?
ANSWER:
The moratorium expires on August 8, 2017. Therefore, the zoning ordinance’s second read must be adopted no later than the
August 7, 2017 meeting.
Proposed Timeline:
May 31, 2017- Work Session on Review of DeKalb County’s Zoning Ordinance and Sign Ordinance
June 7, 2017- Work Session: Cont. Review of Proposed Revisions to Zoning Ordinance and Sign Ordinance
June 28, 2017- Work Session: Review of Sign Ordinance; Status update on Zoning Map
No later than June 31, 2017- Obtain Zoning Map information and prepare draft of Zoning Map
Stonecrest Updates: Planning & Zoning Timeline
Advertisement must be posted no earlier than June 16, 2017 (45 days) and no later than Sunday, July 16, 2017 (15
days).
-Advertisement must meet requirements of ZPL and advertise the adoption of the zoning ordinance, zoning map, sign
ordinance, DeKalb County’s Comprehensive Plan, and policies and procedures for zoning hearing.
-Advertisement should also indicate when and where proposed versions will be available for review.
July 2017- Begin Accepting Applications
-Determine Logistics for Processing of Applications and Zoning review
-Obtain Historical data for zoning cases
-Determine availability of training for public officials
-Finalize IGAs if needed
-Post proposed Ordinances and Zoning Map and/or make them available for Public Review
Stonecrest Updates: Planning & Zoning Timeline
July 1, 2017- Request Applications from Citizens (if council decides to have applications for appointees to Planning
Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals).
July 12, 2017- Work Session: Discuss Proposed Ordinances (additional work sessions if needed)
July 31, 2017 Meeting-Adopt Procedures for Zoning Hearings
-First Read and Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance
-First Read and Public Hearing on Sign Ordinance
August 7, 2017 Meeting-Second Read on Zoning Ordinance
-Second Read on Sign Ordinance
-Adopt Zoning Calendar
-Appoint Members to Boards;
District 3 News-Meeting Schedule &
Committees
Meeting Schedule
-District Wide Town Hall Meetings- quarterly
-District 3 Community Committee Meetings-Monthly
District 3 Committees:
1. C.E.P.S. (Code Enforcement/Beautification & Public Safety)
2. FEBE (Education-Fairington Elementary Bouie Elementary)
3. Businesses/Owners of District 3 (Economic Development/Redevelopment)
4. Charter Review
5. GEN X & Y (the kiddos)
6. SOD3 (Seniors of District 3)
7. Parks at District 3 (Parks & Recs/Environmentally Friendly Initiatives)
*We need 2 representatives from District 3 to serve on the Planning Commission
and Board of Appeals. More info coming soon.
District 3 News- Projects
1. Community Clean-Up with Commissioner Johnson
2. "Stay Fit With Me In District 3“ Wellness Expo
(Fairington Park & Arabia Mountain)
3. District 3 Neighborhood Business Directory
4. Environment Friendly City Campaign (Join DeKalb
County Recycling Program & Tree City USA)
Questions & Answers