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Policy updates and appointment
- Fleet policy: Council adopted revisions clarifying authorized drivers, minimum age and Georgia driver’s‑license requirements and delegating authority to the city manager to approve take‑home vehicles. Motion carried 5–0.
- Purchasing policy: Council approved revisions intended to standardize procurement processes and documentation; vote 4–1.
- Purchasing card (P‑card) policy: Council approved revisions and added an amendment clarifying that, although state law allows elected officials P‑card access, the City of Stonecrest policy will not issue P‑cards to elected officials; motion carried 5–0.
- Travel policy: Council updated travel reimbursement rules to permit, in special circumstances and with prior approval, reimbursement for overnight lodging for elected officials traveling under 50 miles for training or city business; motion carried 4–1.
- Financial management policy: Council adopted the updated financial management policy as the city’s official finance policy document; motion carried 5–0.

Appointment: The city manager announced the appointment of Tanisha Boynton as the city’s purchasing agent/purchasing official. Staff said this appointment does not require council approval but was announced to the council and public.

Grants and capital projects
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Council accepted $500,000 in CDBG funding administered by DeKalb County for the Farrington Road sidewalk project; motion carried 4–0 (one council member temporarily absent). Planning staff said the grant funds will be used to construct sidewalks to improve walkability in an underserved area.
- Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP): Council authorized staff to apply to the Georgia Department of Transportation for a TAP grant to build a shared‑use path along Thompson Mill Road from Winding Grove Drive to the city limits at Stapfinger Creek Bridge. Staff estimated total project cost at $3.8 million with a proposed GDOT grant request of $3,040,000 and a city SPLOST2 match of $760,000; motion to apply carried 4–0.

Development approval
- Klondike Station preliminary plat (SDP 24‑001): Council approved the preliminary plat for a proposed development at 2955 Klondike Road. The application proposes a 72‑unit attached townhome development (three‑bedroom townhomes) on an 11.61‑acre parcel; the developer indicated the street right‑of‑way would be dedicated to the city and that utilities and some pavement are already in place. Motion to approve the preliminary plat carried unanimously.

Why it matters: The policy changes update internal controls and procurement procedures, clarify responsibilities for procurement and travel, and set the rules that will govern staff and departmental operations. The grants advance pedestrian and ADA‑accessible infrastructure projects. The plat approval moves a sizable housing project into the construction permitting phase.

Procedural notes: Council and staff said department directors and the city manager will produce or finalize administrative forms and processes (for example, a written request template for take‑home vehicles and training for P‑card management and travel rules) and that training for staff will follow adoption of the revised policies.

Votes at a glance (selected):
- Fleet policy revisions — Approved (5–0)
- Purchasing policy revisions — Approved (4–1)
- Purchasing card policy (with amendment clarifying elected officials will not hold P‑cards) — Approved (5–0)
- Travel policy revisions — Approved (4–1)
- Financial management policy revisions — Approved (5–0)
- CDBG acceptance (Farrington Road sidewalks) — Approved (4–0), amount $500,000 (DeKalb County administered)
- TAP grant application (Thompson Mill shared‑use path) — Authorized to apply (4–0); total project est. $3,800,000, grant request $3,040,000, city match $760,000 (SPLOST2)
- SDP 24‑001 Klondike Station preliminary plat (2955 Klondike Road) — Approved unanimously; project: 72 attached townhomes on 11.61 acres

Provenance: Each policy, grant and plat action appears in the staff reports and the council roll call recorded in the March 24 meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 6:00 PM 3-24-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved several policy revisions (fleet, purchasing, purchasing card with amendment, travel and financial management), authorized grant applications and acceptances (CDBG and TAP) and approved the Klondike Station preliminary plat. The council also announced the city manager’s appointment of Tanisha Boynton as purchasing agent.","taxTitle","Stonecrest, DeKalb County, Georgia","taxId",4249,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":74,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":75,"_41":76,"_43":77,"_45":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6275284,"Council defers rezoning request for Coffee Road parcel after public‑comment inconsistencies",279,6941000,7220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2775398-bb0fcf1c83e4e0da159135bd3a5aa8f4&start=6941&end=7220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2775398-bb0fcf1c83e4e0da159135bd3a5aa8f4/thumbnail_6941000.jpg","/articles/6275284/Stonecrest/DeKalb-County/Georgia/Council-defers-rezoning-request-for-Coffee-Road-parcel-after-publiccomment-inconsistencies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275284-70cf839f2288d3ccd924b77d8bc97e2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770951865&Signature=LNPWLC1YdREIX2e~AArIXQYfDvSHcr7pw80IEa9WBThv5XgsOpVCYemA2XY2Qqamji-G6ZJoMFj3M7DSwzEPljK1qpyWhCz8irneLOd9la8GSK2PGjr~QLCBIv2hqTF~kkzF9N3sw8XtdcTLDsx6cSUgAFB93~WUuRMG09fZTgpmvgXFiQIA2BWG52y3LBntkJ2ODftb-t9zvL3Wpg1ClSkSw3D1V8LrC6KVW-fiRvRj2~SDNRmpti3X7eGHMzuI9Y6g3MlIxg1Q49GmhwxjzXuswpV3OenGNYf224D-84AMkPFTYcFZpkhOjg~i9-Acc7Gzl6XJUVwIWA6j9zJ4tQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Stonecrest city council on March 24 voted to defer a rezoning and map amendment request for the parcel at 1810 Coffee Road (RZ 24‑0051810). Planning staff and the planning commission recommended a full‑cycle deferral after encountering inconsistent information provided during earlier public meetings.

Why it matters: The request would have changed the parcel from heavy industrial to light industrial. Staff said inconsistent public comments, and additional information submitted during the planning commission process, warranted restarting the review so staff can present a consistent, updated analysis to council.

The applicant’s representative attended the meeting and said he intended to present but acknowledged a deferral would be appropriate given the unresolved issues. The city attorney and planning staff told council that a deferral would allow staff to gather updated analysis and ensure the public and council receive the same, complete record when the case returns.

Councilmember Tara Graves moved to defer the item for a full cycle; the motion was seconded and carried 4–1. The item will return to the calendar after the planning department completes its updated review and the applicant has the opportunity to address the planning commission’s concerns.

Votes at a glance: Motion to defer RZ 24‑0051810 (1810 Coffee Road) for a full cycle — Mover: Councilmember Tara Graves; Vote: 4 in favor, 1 opposed; outcome: deferred.

Provenance: The planning staff presentation and public‑comment summary for RZ 24‑0051810 begin in the meeting packet and the council recorded the deferral vote in the meeting transcript.","The council voted to defer (full‑cycle) a rezoning and map amendment for 1810 Coffee Road after staff and the planning commission identified inconsistent public input; vote 4–1 to defer.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6275288,"Stonecrest council votes down special land‑use permit for Thompson Mill personal care home after safety and site‑plan concerns",2311,4611000,6922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2775398-bb0fcf1c83e4e0da159135bd3a5aa8f4&start=4611&end=6922","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2775398-bb0fcf1c83e4e0da159135bd3a5aa8f4/thumbnail_4611000.jpg","/articles/6275288/Stonecrest/DeKalb-County/Georgia/Stonecrest-council-votes-down-special-landuse-permit-for-Thompson-Mill-personal-care-home-after-safety-and-siteplan-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275288-10a3c2518e03ebad39647f55fb51e653/orig.mp4?Expires=1770951865&Signature=O-0ZrsxZO7IHfM9Es1m1LwAgbgbVa-Sic8696nVcRUgAvEv2U~p15zl47dWez1LZGOmdGxYUOg-XbjVtduOv5H-JxMBMDZW~2UyctZqb1yLiV-wqoivqW9ED~6kv~c3TXK34YlDncoxxRlWwREF4TYWM~YAecgHHxF1sW3HWg6Coy0Mt3XQhhWxXN0MsYaCO8ViXQEoO7dXNzAk55KBO4WJ-aAXwhiMKnXE0zOVAZ3VNPhRP4zP5TWFhTyJo~5yetuYe2ReEF1QXamU6LfDx4rHSqh9ahhn~~JH6ezte8HvKoaPeNH-SH0nNt5plspn6OfUGjAeX9TlvjSfCcsH3lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Stonecrest on March 24 voted down a special land‑use permit (SLUP 25‑001) to operate a type‑2 home occupation personal care home at 4989 Thompson Mill Road. A motion to approve the permit failed by a 3–2 margin after council members expressed concerns over the proposed site layout and operational details.

Why it matters: The proposed facility would have housed residents needing daily assistance and could have filled a local need for elder and memory care services. Councilmembers said they could not approve the application without clearer documentation that the house and driveway safely support the proposed resident count, staffing and emergency access.

Planning staff presented the application and recommended approval with conditions. Staff’s conditions included standard requirements: the owner or identified administrator must reside in the personal care home (or administration must meet residency requirements if the owner is an entity), issuance of a City of Stonecrest license along with required state permits before operation, building‑code compliance for the personal care occupancy type, conspicuous display of state and city licenses, prohibition on exterior signage inconsistent with sign rules, non‑transferability of city licenses, and adherence to state rules for admission and operation.

The applicant described the proposed operation as a 24‑hour care setting with two staff on duty per shift, a nurse visiting during the day and a plan to provide on‑site activities and transport services. The applicant and supporters told council the property is single‑story with driveway access and that ambulances could reach the site; a supporter highlighted proximity to nearby hospitals and emergency services.

Council members raised detailed questions about interior floor plans and bed placement, how staff would enter and move through the house, where caregivers would rest, whether bedrooms are distinct rooms with closets and private access, parking and turnaround space for emergency vehicles, and whether the proposed residents would be ambulatory or bedridden — which affects staffing and the level of nursing care required under state rules. One council member asked whether the proposed residents would be able to drive; the applicant answered that residents are not expected to drive and the facility would provide transport as needed.

After discussion, a motion to approve SLUP 25‑001 was moved and seconded; the motion failed with three council members voting no and two in favor. Council did not adopt the staff recommendation as presented.

Votes at a glance: Motion to approve SLUP 25‑001 (4989 Thompson Mill Road) — Mover: Councilmember Terry Fye; Vote: 2 in favor, 3 opposed; outcome: failed.

Next steps: Because the motion failed, the applicant would need to revise the proposal and address specific site‑access and operational questions (staffing levels, bed placement, circulation and emergency access) before returning for consideration. The staff record will remain available to guide any reapplication.

Provenance: Planning presentation and public hearing for SLUP 25‑001 begin with the staff report in the meeting packet and public comments; the council vote and results are recorded later in the meeting transcript.","A proposal to operate a personal care home at 4989 Thompson Mill Road failed after council members raised concerns about site layout, resident mobility, staffing and emergency vehicle access. The motion to approve failed, 3–2.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6275293,"Stonecrest council approves special land‑use permit for Panola Road day care center",947,1689000,2636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2775398-bb0fcf1c83e4e0da159135bd3a5aa8f4&start=1689&end=2636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2775398-bb0fcf1c83e4e0da159135bd3a5aa8f4/thumbnail_1689000.jpg","/articles/6275293/Stonecrest/DeKalb-County/Georgia/Stonecrest-council-approves-special-landuse-permit-for-Panola-Road-day-care-center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275293-435f9e2b0a7dbd226d594830fa9f454d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770951865&Signature=bV2A1ndFvL9UWRJ3Y09HXizuqTTPkSFc7JtXDWWu8IJd7ugrPOP7uEf540gIiOgdSbKjXqUA0cz8cp1G6AUIvTpxy3Rcv8yyIW8yTTZBjQahFt9lPDsX62joCpRzK8YY--i2glh5NdhqdUqtHZ8SEdsouucbeMWUwRJVN4~CXXikevN54pn7SGyVE6TxR2aXO~K4ZXSNdJVQ8YbmXdfzLAFTNFQiua2ybqOsbcytnJtic6thCD7Zfnrh-wpXviK0hetT~uTps6JzFBIlEg3cSxOigMvgdvF7fUB9pTXTB4WwfA8-R9y7JCNBQjTfzbC9Xy5cd8nL~HCMkBDjT6gCZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Stonecrest on March 24 approved Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) 24‑009, authorizing a type‑2 home occupation to operate as a child day care center at 3356 Panola Road. Council voted 5–0 to adopt the permit and associated conditions.

City officials and planning staff said the applicant has operated a child‑care business at the address for many years and holds a state license. Planning staff described the parcel as zoned R‑100 (residential, medium lot) with a suburban neighborhood future land‑use designation and recommended approval subject to standard licensing and site conditions.

Why it matters: The vote resolves a long‑running compliance question about an existing operation that moved from unincorporated DeKalb County into the City of Stonecrest. Granting the SLUP as a child day care center aligns Stonecrest’s approval with the provider’s state credentialing and avoids requiring the operator to seek a new county permit.

Council members and speakers focused on whether the operation should remain a “facility” (six or fewer children) or be designated a “center” (seven or more). Planning staff told council the state license authorizes up to 12 children based on the residence’s square footage; staff analysis and the applicant’s representations led them to recommend approval as a day care center. Planning staff also noted the last state monitoring report (October 2024) documented eight children on site.

Supporters including neighbors and a representative for the applicant told council the operation has a long local history, that children are kept at the rear of the property and that no complaints have been lodged to date. The applicant’s representative said the operator would comply with any conditions imposed and would maintain all required state licensing and the required City of Stonecrest business license.

The council’s approval carries the conditions read into the record by planning staff: compliance with all applicable Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning rules and regulations; possession and maintenance of a City of Stonecrest business license prior to operation; compliance with minimum area, play‑area and fencing requirements before issuance of a city license; provision of required off‑street parking and an adequate on‑site turnaround; maintenance of a residential exterior appearance in the R‑100 district; and the requirement that no child care center be located within 1,000 feet of another child care center. Staff said these are the standard conditions for a child care center in Stonecrest’s code.

The motion to approve SLUP 24‑009 as a child day care center was made by Councilmember Alicia Washington and seconded; the motion passed 5–0. The ordinance language and final permit documents will be corrected for consistent terminology before final enactment.

The council and staff noted they will continue refining administrative procedures so similar long‑standing providers can be processed administratively when appropriate, rather than requiring a public SLUP hearing.

Votes at a glance: Motion to approve SLUP 24‑009 (3356 Panola Road) as a child day care center — Mover: Councilmember Alicia Washington; Second: (recorded) — Vote: 5 in favor, 0 opposed; outcome: approved.

Provenance: The planning presentation of SLUP 24‑009 begins in the public hearing segment introduced by planning staff at the March 24 meeting; the council vote appears later in the meeting record.","The City of Stonecrest approved a special land use permit allowing a long‑running home‑based child day care at 3356 Panola Road to operate as a day care center, aligning city permission with the provider’s state license; the vote was 5–0.","actionData","errors"]

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