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Gwinnett County Planning Division Change in Conditions Application

Last Updated 12/2015

CHANGE IN CONDITIONS APPLICATION AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA

APPLICANT INFORMATION PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION*

NAME: Roman International LLC NAME: Roman International LLC

ADDRESS: 2451 Cumberland Pkwy. SE ADDRESS: 3591 Stone Mountain Hwy.

ciTY: Atlanta ciTY: Snellville

STATE: GA ZIP: 30339 STATE: GA ZIP: 30039 PHONE: 404.578.3448 PHONE: 404.578.3448

CONTACT PERSON: Alex Roman PHONE: 404.578.3448

coNTAcTs E-MAIL: [email protected]

APPLICANT IS THE:

OowNER's AGENT l■ I PROPERTY OWNER OcoNTRACT PURCHASER ZONING DISTRICTS(S): C-2 PRIOR ZONING CASE: SUP-0?-085

PARCEL NUMBER(S): 6052 006C ACREAGE: 1 · 708 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3515 Stone Mountain Hwy. Snellville, GA 30039

PROPOSED CHANGE IN CONDITIONS: Keep existing billboard and switch to digital

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT:

NO. OF LOTS/DWELLING UNITS: NO. OF BUILDINGS/LOTS: 1

DWELLING UNIT SIZE (Sq. Ft.): TOTAL GROSS SQUARE FEET: 3,400

GROSS DENSITY: DENSITY:

NET DENSITY:

PLEASE ATTACH A LETTER OF INTENT EXPLAINING WHAT IS

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EXHBITA . (Legal Deserlption)

All that tract or parcel of lane l lying and being in Land Lot 52 of 1he Qth District of Gwinnett County, Georgia at .d being more particularly desen"bed q _ follows:

Beginning at an iron pin fow:d located on the n?rthwesteriy ri~t of.way of Highway 7&. (apparent 100 foot right of way)> said iron pm beittg located at the southern.most com.er of property of property now or f :>nne~)'. George GiBJ?llOkO$atas CDeect:B_ook J 7825, Page 146> GWiJm.ett CoUDty, Georjiareoor~s)~ said iron pin.found also b&g located atthe common corner. of property n )W or formerly George Giannokosatas ancN)avid R. Wentt; running thence alon.g the nort 1westerly right of way of Highway 78 soutb. 59 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds west, a dhtanoe of 159.87 feet to m open top pipe found; running thence along the northeaster!) line of property now oi: formerly Lyn.wood P. Clea:veland (Deed Book 41234. Page 65. Jwinne1.t_County, G'Winnett County, Geotgia records) n0t1 h. 58 $grees 19 minutes 57 seconds east a dhf$nce of 163 .1 O feet to an fron pin set; ~unning thence along propel'ty now or formerly Alli.son · Machinery Co. (Deed Book 2' 1668, Page 215, Gwjnnett County, Georgia records) and property now or formerly Geo·rge Oianuokosatas (Deed Book l 7825 •. Page 146, Clwinnett County~ Georgia r&oords) south. 29-de~ees 19 mm:utes 36 seconds east a d.ismnee of 462.42 to an iron pin found an :i the ~~_int ofbegittturig,

Said tract being depicted in 011 that certain plat of survey for Amm.Ilg Autos> dated· 07/12/2005, prepa:red by Gord,n Story and Associates, Gordon C. Story, Jr., 'R.LS 2076.

CENE BY

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GORDON STORY & ASSOCIATES 3205 INDUSTRIAL WAY, SUITE 500

SNELLVILLE,GA 30039 ENGINEERING • LAND SURVEYING

IPF = 1 /2" REBAR FOUND . IPS • 1/2" REBAR PIN SET LL= LAND LOT L.LL = LAND LOT LINE P.L .., PROPERTY LINE CL = CENTERLINE B.L = BUILDING LINE R/W .., RIGHT-OF-WAY S.S.E. = SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT D.E. = DRAINAGE EASEMENT MH • MANHOLE C.B. • CATCH BASIN J.B. = JUNCTION BOX

' HW C HEADWAil. D.I. - DROP INLET PP = POWER/UTILITY POLE F.H. ,., FIRE HYDRANT I.E. = INVERT ELEVATION F.F.E. = FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION F.F.B. = FINISHED FLOOR BASEMENT F.F.G. = FINISHED FLOOR GARAGE BOC ,., BACK OF CURB EP = EDGE OF PAVEMENT N/F = NOW OR FORMERLY P.O.B. = POINT OF BEGINNING -SS- = SANITARY SEWER LINE/PIPE -X-X-X- = FENCE LINE -0- = FLOOD HAZARD ZONE LINE ~ = STORM SEWER LINE/PIPE -W- - WATER LINE -G- "" Gf-S LINE CM -= CONCRETE MONUMENT C.E. - CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT C&G = CURB HlD GUTTER LS = LIGHT STANDARD OTP = OPEN TOP PIPE FOUND CTP = CRIMP TOP PIPE FOUND

SURVEY FOR:

AMAZING AUTOS OFF: 770.979.7663 FAX: 770.736.8268 I 3515 HIGHWAY 1178 REVISION: __________ ,LAND LOT: 52 LOT: _NLA_ BLOCK:~

DISTRICT: 6TH SUB: --'N-'-/-'-A.;.__ ____ _ ------------- __illlllN~ COUNTY

GEORGIA FIELD DATE: 07/ I I /06 AREA = I. 708 ACRES

REF. PLAT: PB. ---- P. ------=,jPLAT DATE: _QW.uQ9_ JOB No. 06-07-260 --------------------------------------------------™Ct:IVEDBV

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CHANGE IN CONDITIONS APPLICANT'S RESPONSE STANDARDS GOVERNING THE EXERCISE OF THE ZONING POWER

PURSUANT TO REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FINDS THAT THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS ARE RELEVANT IN BALANCING THE INTEREST IN PROMOTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALITY OR GENERAL WELFARE AGAINST THE RIGHT TO THE UNRESTRICTED USE OF PROPERTY AND SHALL GOVERN THE EXERCISE OF THE ZONING POWER.

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS IN THE SPACE PROVIDED OR USE AN ATTACHMENT AS NECESSARY:

(A) WHETHER A PROPOSED CHANGE IN CONDITIONS WILL PERMIT A USE THAT IS SUITABLE IN VIEW OF THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF ADJACENT AND NEARBY PROPERTY:

(B) WHETHER A PROPOSED CHANGE IN CONDITIONS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT THE EXISTING USE OR USABILITY OF ADJACENT OR NEARBY PROPERTY:

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(C) WHETHER THE PROPERTY TO BE AFFECTED BY A PROPOSED CHANGE IN CONDITIONS HAS REASONABLE ECONOMIC USE AS CURRENTLY ZONED:

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(D) WHETHER THE PROPOSED CHANGE IN CONDITIONS WILL RESULT IN A USE WHICH WILL OR COULD CAUSE AN EXCESSIVE OR BURDENSOME USE OF EXISTING STREETS, TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, UTILITIES, OR SCHOOLS:

(E) WHETHER THE PROPOSED CHANGE IN CONDITIONS IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE POLICY AND INTENT OF THE LAND USE PLAN:

(F) WHETHER THERE ARE OTHER EXISTING OR CHANGING CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY WHICH GIVE SUPPORTING GROUNDS FOR EITHER APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CHANGE IN CONDITIONS:

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Letter of Intent

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

I'm referring to the matter regarding back in 2008. When I decided to build a new building to become a dealership for cars, sales and service, I filed for an SUP.

In the board meeting, Mr. Micheal Beudrough refused to issue my permit, unless he added a new condition, which was to remove an existing billboard that I have in my current

dealership on 3515 Hwy 78.

Mr. Micheal Beudrough also asked me to donate some of my rear parcel property in order to

have an access road.

I was completely shocked and confused at that moment, trying to figure out why he would

ask me to do that. I asked him if he would consider changing these conditions, but he

refused.

At that time, I had no other options, because I have already closed on the property and spent so much money with Pro building companies such as drawing , engineering etc ... So I felt that I was forced to agree, and I did.

I am kindly asking the board to change this condition for a few reasons, and before I go ahead and talk about the reasons, I would like to give you a small history about the property that has the Billboard on it.

I leased that property in 1999 from Mr Wentz under an impression of purchasing it. We kept

going back and forth for many years, and he finally agreed to sell in 2007, under one condition, which increases the selling price with $75,000.00, in order to switch the billboard lease agreement from his name to my name.

So for me, removing the billboard means 2 huge losses in a very tough time the United States is going through. First losing $75000, and losing about $10000 in yearly income. I

don't think you would want to harm me like that while the government is giving away forgiveness loans and SBA loans, in order to keep small businesses like us, with almost 20 employees above the water.

I am kindly asking the board to change this condition for a few reasons:

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1. The billboard was there way before I bought that property. It brings an income of

$850, which barely covers up my property taxes. I am paying $12094 a year. I suffered a lot during the 2008 recession, as the property stayed vacant for many

years. On top of that, the COVID-19 recession has hit us hard, just like everybody else, so this is the worst time to request such a proposition.

2. We have never received any complaints from our neighbors or any driver, as the Billboard is as strong as a rock, and it will never cause any danger in the area. As a matter of fact, I applied for another change of conditions back in 2011, regarding the

same issue. Upon this, the board met, merely asking me to do a face lift to the

building, and to repaint the billboard again. I of course did both, and removing it was not in the picture .

3. Finally, Ladies and Gentlemen, when I bought the property in 2007, my plan was to build the dealership on the front half, following with the construction of about 1 O

small industrial offices on the back parcel. Mr. Micheal Beudrough asked me to donate some of this property, which I did indeed agree to. However, the biggest dilemma began where the initial plan was to make the access road made in a certain area, by having an intersection. Based on Pro building's estimations after starting the project, drawings, and installation for the sewage system, it ended up costing more than $20k to connect both parcels together and we even planted trees on both sides

of future street. Pro building started collecting some information, come to find out that the plans were changed from making an intersection, to round about. This was going in 2008. As you know, we are in 2021, and still, the project hasn't progressed.

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is my status. In the last 12 years, I could have built my dream

project, and probably paid it off by now in full. Instead, I have succumbed to merely paying off property tax and interest.

I'm aware that you may be wondering why this spontaneous request has popped up. The fact of the matter is, I have tried before, and have been rejected. This is yet another push to make change in the conditions and necessities regarding this matter. A person who is

falsely accused of a murder can't just please non-guilty once, and never again when the opportunity rises. This is the opportunity to make such changes. Aiding me in such a matter would not be anything against the law in the slightest. I hope you guys see that, and believe in my justifications I am kindly asking you to be fair on me, have some more mercy/leeway, and keep this existing billboard. I have plans to switch to digital if permitted, in order to make up for some

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of the many losses I have suffered during the last recession, and the present one. All to aid

me in keeping a roof over my head, and my 15 employees' heads.

Thank you - Alexander Roman

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CHANGE IN CONDITIONS APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION

THE UNDERSIGNED BELOW IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE THIS APPLICATION. THE UNDERSIGNED IS AWARE THAT NO APPLICATION OR REAPPLICATION AFFECTING THE SAME LAND SHALL BE ACTED UPON WITHIN 12 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF LAST ACTION BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNLESS WAIVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. IN NO CASE SHALL AN APPLICATION OR REAPPLICATION BE ACTED UPON IN LESS THAN SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF LAST ACTION BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

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Type or Print Name and Title

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Gwinnett County Planning Division Change in Conditions Appli.cation


CHANGE IN CONDITIONS PROPERTY OWNER'S CERTIFICATION

THE UNDERSIGNED BELOW, OR AS ATTACHED, IS THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY CONSIDERED IN THIS APPLICATION. THE UNDERSIGNED IS AWARE THAT NO APPLICATION OR REAPPLICATION AFFECTING THE SAME LAND SHALL BE ACTED UPON WITHIN 12 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF LAST ACTION BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNLESS WAIVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. IN NO CASE SHALL AN APPLICATION OR REAPPLICATION BE ACTED UPON IN LESS THAN SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF LAST ACTION BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

Sign~~ Date

Typ~ or Print Name and Title

Date

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION FOR CHANGE IN CONDITIONS

The undersigned below, making application for a change in conditions, has complied with the Official Code of Georgia Section 36-67 A-1, et. seq, Conflict of Interest in Zoning Actions. and has submitted or attached the required information on the forms provided.

Signature of Applicant's Attorney or Representative

Date

Date

DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS

Have you, within the two years immediately preceding the filing of this application, made campaign contributions aggregating $250.00 or more to a member of the Board of Commissioners or a member of the Gwinnett County Planning Commission? '

DvEs LJNo Your Name

If the answer is yes, please complete the following section:

Attach additional sheets if necessary to disclose or describe all contributions.

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VERIFICATION OF CURRENT PAID PROPERTY TAXES FOR CHANGE IN CONDITIONS

THE UNDERSIGNED CERTIFIES THAT ALL GWINNETT COUNTY PROPERTY TAXES BILLED TO DATE FOR THE PARCEL LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL TO THE TAX COMMISSIONER OF GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA. IN NO CASE SHALL AN APPLICATION OR REAPPLICATION FOR REZONING BE PROCESSED WITHOUT SUCH PROPERTY VERIFICATION.

* NOTE: A SEPARATE VERIFICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH TAX PARCEL INCLUDED IN THE REZONING REQUEST.

PARCEL I.D. NUMBER: (Map Reference Number)

~~ District Land Lot

Sign~ofApplicant

4l.:£i,(Clrti-e.v- !Zoi71a"l I f2- re:J. Type or Print Name and Title I

Parcel

***PLEASE TAKE THIS FORM TO THE TAX COMMISSIONERS OFFICE AT THE GWINNETT , JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATION CENTER, 75 LANGLEY DRIVE, FOR THEIR APPROVAL

BELOW.***

TAX COMMISSIONERS USE ONLY

(PAYMENT OF ALL PROPERTY TAXES BILLED TO DATE FOR THE ABOVE REFERENCED PARCEL HAVE BEEN VERI~'-~ RRENT AND CONFIRMED BY THE SIGNATURE BELOW) _ . ~

(Jess ti 'ft' M 'i)v . e_ - ._\ S_'-y}-____ _ NAME TITLE

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C'IC'2100 JAN O 4 2021

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