Coweta County public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board voted to object to the annexation of property north of Rock House Road due to concerns over increased density and infrastructure burdens. Other key actions included approving several land acquisitions for a park and road improvements, and granting a new alcohol license.
- Intent to object to annexation of 108.13± acres into City of Senoia (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,740,817 purchase of 133.909± acres for a new park (Unanimous)
- Approved $850,000 purchase of 6.759± acres for US 29/SR 154 intersection improvements (Unanimous)
- Granted new package malt beverage and wine license to Southforks (Unanimous)
- Confirmed $1,501,715 agreement with Headley Construction for Canongate Community Center (Unanimous)
- Instructed staff to demolish unsafe structure at 230 Belk Road (Unanimous)
- Approved $40,000 budget amendment for portable restroom trailer at fire training center (Unanimous)
- Executed amendment to County Code regarding Commissioners' health insurance benefits (Unanimous)
Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority
The Authority requested funding for a runway obstruction clearance project with 90% FAA reimbursement. The board also approved two lease assumptions for airport properties and set the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Requested funding up to $850,000 for Runway Obstruction clearance project (Unanimous)
- Executed lease assumption and amendment for 68 Dale Pepper Drive to 1533 Aviation, LLC (Unanimous)
- Executed lease assumption and amendment for 55 Nation Drive to Avion, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting dates for 2023 and early 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 27, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Instructed staff to correct a scrivener's error in December 16, 2021 minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals voted to recommend that the Board of Commissioners approve five separate variance requests concerning building setbacks, road frontage, and construction materials. All recommendations passed, including one for a tractor-trailer storage facility that passed 4-1.
- Recommended approval of barn setback variance for Robert Norris at 80 Allen Spur Road (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of road frontage reduction for Carey Jackson at 60 Fox Hollow Run (4-0)
- Recommended approval of buffer variance for Coweta Pine Road Ventures, LLC tractor-trailer storage (4-1)
- Recommended approval of front setback variances for Daniel and Tracy Rosemont at Al Roberts and E. Rocky Mount Rd (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of materials and roof variances for Celebration Village (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board adopted a new Mixed-Use Plan Development Project Ordinance effective January 3, 2023. They also approved the rezoning of 7.07 acres for a senior living facility and filed an intent to object to an annexation request by the City of Senoia.
- Adopted Mixed-Use Plan Development Project Ordinance (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 7.07 acres on East Hwy 34 to Office-Institutional for assisted living facility (Unanimous)
- Filed intent to object to City of Senoia annexation of 82.10 acres (Unanimous)
- Granted $5,000 administrative fee and 13.3-foot front yard setback variance at 37 East Lake Drive (4-1)
- Approved $22,500 civil engineering contract for Leroy Johnson Park Community Center (Unanimous)
- Approved temporary closure of Line Creek Road on Dec 5, 2022, for Netflix filming (Unanimous)
- Granted buffer and stormwater variances for Grace Premier Senior Living (Unanimous)
- Approved donation of 2012 Chevrolet 1500 to Haralson County Sheriff’s Office (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board denied a rezoning request for a 580.59-acre active adult community and its associated variance petitions. The Board approved Phase I of a new Public Safety Training Complex and awarded a $1.5M contract for the Canongate Community Center.
- Denied rezoning of 580.59 acres for Pulte Home Co. (dba Del Webb) 55+ community (3-2)
- Denied variance petitions VAR 22-45 and VAR 22-58 for Pulte Home Co. (3-2)
- Approved Phase I of Public Safety Training Complex and directed staff to find funding (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,501,715 contract with Headley Construction for Canongate Community Center (Unanimous)
- Approved $700,000 SPLOST contract with American Engineers for transportation designs (Unanimous)
- Approved $37,604 SPLOST for flashing beacons on Old Hwy 85 (Unanimous)
- Granted buffer reduction for Jason Fields at Marion Beavers Road (Unanimous)
- Granted front yard setback reduction for Billie Jo DeLong at 1353 Johnson Road (Unanimous)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Commissioners approve three separate setback reductions for residential properties. Two other variance requests were withdrawn. The Board also agreed to maintain its current meeting schedule for 2023.
- Recommended approval of rear building setback reduction (40-ft to 20-ft) for Samuel Birts (4-0)
- Recommended approval of front setback reduction (50-ft to 36.7-ft) for Humberto Tabares, subject to a $1,335 fine (4-0)
- Recommended approval of 9-foot rear setback reduction for Ben W. and Vacienta W. Respress (4-0)
- Approved minutes from October 27, 2022, public hearing (4-0)
- Recorded withdrawal of ROW reduction request by Coweta Legacy 180, LLC
- Recorded withdrawal of building design standards request by Coweta Legacy 180, LLC
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners unanimously executed a Memorandum of Understanding for 'Project Nova' (Freyr). The project involves a manufacturing plant with a projected $2.57 billion capital investment and at least 723 full-time employees by 2029.
- Executed Memorandum of Understanding for Project Nova economic development project (Unanimous)
Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan
The Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan met on November 9, 2022, but did not have a quorum present. Consequently, no official action was taken on items requiring a vote, including the approval of previous minutes.
- Approval of August 10, 2022 minutes deferred (no vote)
Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan
The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan approved a change to one of its investment funds. The DFA World ex US Government Fixed Income I Fund will be replaced by the PIMCO International Bond Fund (US Dollar-Hedged) Institutional Class in January 2023.
- Approved minutes from August 10, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved replacing DFA World ex US Government Fixed Income I Fund with PIMCO International Bond Fund (US Dollar-Hedged) Institutional Class (Unanimous)
- Scheduled next meeting for February 22, 2023 (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a professional office rezoning in Sharpsburg and denied a commercial rezoning in Newnan. They also executed several service contracts for the 911 Center and public safety systems. A public hearing for a Mixed-Use Plan Development Ordinance was continued to December 1.
- Approved rezoning of 1.7± acres to Office Institutional for RC & CL Investments, LLC (Unanimous)
- Denied rezoning of 9.80± acres to Commercial Minor Shopping District for GX Development, LLC (4-0)
- Executed $12,337,404.44 contract amendment for Coweta County at Shenandoah project (Unanimous)
- Approved $23,950 agreement for 911 Center office space architectural services (Unanimous)
- Approved $49,000 agreement with Mission Critical Partners for CAD system needs assessment (Unanimous)
- Approved temporary closure of Line Creek Road for Netflix Productions filming (Unanimous)
- Accepted roadways and drainage for Poplar Village Phase 2B-2 and 3B (4-0)
- Reappointed John Bermingham to the Coweta County Board of Health (Unanimous)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously recommended approval for several variance requests involving business buffers, residential retirement community standards, and senior living facilities. These recommendations will be sent to the Board of Commissioners for final action.
- Recommended approval of buffer variance for RJ Performance on Marion Beavers Road (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of minimum floor area reduction for Pulte Home Co. retirement community (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of right-of-way reduction for Pulte Home Co. (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of tree preservation variance for Pulte Home Co. (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of parking increase for Pulte Home Co. amenity center (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of buffer reduction for Grace Premier Senior Living on SR 34 (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of stormwater facility location for Grace Premier Senior Living (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of front building setback variance for 1353 Johnson Road (Unanimous)
Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority
The Authority approved the minutes from the September 29, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on fuel sales, financials, and the start of steel work for two 14,000 square foot hangars. The board also entered an executive session to discuss a real estate issue.
- Approved September 29, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved entry into Executive Session to discuss real estate (Unanimous)
- Approved return to Regular Session (Unanimous)
- Approved execution of Affidavit and Resolution for Executive Session (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning petitions and a fee schedule amendment. The session includes decisions on several variance requests, bid awards for property ordinance enforcement, and the initiation of SPLOST-funded transportation projects.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development Fee Schedule
- Rezoning petitions by Frazier Properties, Inc. at Old Hwy 85/Morgan Road and SR 16 East/Former Old Hwy 85
- Request to initiate transportation improvement projects funded by SPLOST
- Bid awards for rank plant growth and trash accumulation enforcement at four properties
- Right-of-way acquisitions for the SR 16 and SR 54 intersection improvement project
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes introductions of municipal officials and a presentation regarding LOST.
- Introduction of elected officials and staff from municipalities
- LOST Presentation
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider four petitions for zoning variances. These requests involve reductions in setbacks and buffers for residential and commercial properties.
- VAR # 22-000020: Rear yard setback reduction of 4 feet at 164 Waters Edge Lane
- VAR 22-000018: Pool distance reduction from 10 feet to 5 feet at 125 Arbor Garden Cir
- VAR 22-000022: Buffer reduction from 75 feet to 25 feet at SR 16 and Old Hwy 85
- VAR # 22-000017: Front setback reduction of 45 feet from the required 75 feet at 29 Herring Road