Planning and Development - Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2010 2009 Thousands PLG DEV YTD 1,673 44,581...

Planning and Development

gwinnettcounty, georgia

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Aaron Bovos

Board of Commissioners

County Administration

Charlotte Nash

Commission Chairman

Shirley Lasseter

District 1 Commissioner

Lynette Howard


Mike Beaudreau


John Heard


Glenn Stephens

County Administrator Deputy County Administrator/CFO

Chairman Charlotte Nash and Commissioners Lynette Howard and John Heard took office in 2011.


Planning and Development Director (Acting) Bryan Lackey

Office Services Coordinator Melissa Vaughan

Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division Donna Joe

Economic Analysis and Planning Division

Economic Analysis Alan Durham Candice McKieCurrent Planning Jeff WestLong-Range Planning Nancy LovingoodPlanning Data Services Patrick Quinn

Development Division

Division Director of Development Kathy Holland

Plan Review

Section Manager Dana BaitesBuilding Plan Review Marcus CanadaDevelopment Plan Review Michael JennessFire Plan Review Steve CollinsStormwater Plan Review Adena FullardWater and Sewer Plan Review Charli Young

Permits and Inspections

Building Permits Shlaine CollinsBuilding and Development Inspections Joel RodriguezLicense and Revenue David O’Kelley

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Administration Division

Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division

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MissionMission

To enhance the quality of life and property values in Gwinnett County by plan-ning for growth and enforcing construction and environmental standards for de-velopment in new and revitalizing residential and non-residential neighborhoods.

To protect the natural environment and facilitate the creation of a built environ-ment desired by the citizens of Gwinnett County through planning and develop-ment review.

IntegrityWe are committed to conducting business responsibly with integrity through planning, reviewing, and monitoring of development.

ResponsivenessWe will endeavor to provide quality service to our customers in a timely manner.

ExcellenceWe will strive to maintain an excellent standard of service to our customers while committing ourselves to act with courtesy and professionalism.

TeamworkWe will encourage and support an environment where team members bring individual strengths and talents to work together to meet our unified goal of superior customer service.

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Organization Chart


Major Accomplishments

Water and Sewer Master PlanningThe Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division is leading the effort to develop the Gwinnett County Water and Wastewater Master Plan. This plan, required by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, will recommend future water and wastewater infrastructure (pipelines, pump stations, plants, etc.) that will be necessary to serve our citizens as growth occurs over the next 30 years. The plan will be fully aligned with the 2030 Unified Plan, being based on the population and employment projections developed in that plan. It will be implemented using water and wastewater flow triggers in order to ensure the most effective and efficient use of funds to design and construct infrastructure as it is needed.

Unified Development Code and Sector Plan Request for ProposalThe Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) will compile many of the department’s existing regulations including the Zon-ing Resolution, Development Regulations, Sign Ordinance, and others into one unified, streamlined document which will be more accessible and understandable for the building and development community as well as the general public. Two Sector Plans (small area studies) are being conducted including the Rural Estate Sector Plan and the Research and Development Corridor Sector Plan to supplement the overall UDO plan.

APA National County Award for the Unified PlanThe County Planning Division of the American Planning Association and the National Association of County Planners pre-sented Gwinnett County with APA’s first annual award in “Excellence in County Planning” at its meeting in New Orleans in April 2010. Gwinnett County received this honor for its completion of the 2030 Unified Plan that incorporates extensive data and implementation steps for addressing various issues with a high-growth area. Nancy Lovingood accepted the award along with the project’s consultant Holiday Collins Storck from PB Placemaking.

Revenue Discovery and Revenue Audit ProgramThe Revenue Discovery and Revenue Audit Program was established to assist the County in the discovery of new revenue collections for business occupation tax, alcohol excise tax, E-911 fees, and cable television franchise fees. The contract went into effect February 2010, with new revenue discovery of $1,197,614. The revenue audit program yielded $70,796.

HUI TZ TempleA Certificate of Occupancy was issued August 4, 2010, for the Hui Tz (means wisdom and mercy) faith temple located on Satellite Boulevard, about a mile north of Old Peachtree Road. This Chinese-style temple was erected by members who immi-grated to this area from Taiwan which is said to be the largest such temple on the Eastern Sea-board, if not the entire continent.


Administration Division

Division Overview

Department Director Bryan LackeyDivision Director – Development Kathy HollandPlan Review Manager Dana BaitesInspections Manager Joel RodriguezPlanner II Patricia HuguenardOffice Services Coordinator Melissa VaughanAdministrative Support Associate III Martha NashAdministrative Support Associate II Vicki HarrodAdministrative Support Associate II Cathy KuhlAdministrative Support Associate II Deborah ReevesAdministrative Support Associate II Pamela SiegmundAdministrative Support Associate II Amanda Street

Under the guidance of the Planning and Development Acting Director, Management and Administration is responsible for:• Overseeing the management of planning and development by developing vision, mission, and strategic plans to imple-

ment Board of Commissioners’ goals and objectives• Providing exceptional service to residents, visitors, property owners, and businesses of the County• Administering policies and procedures for compliance and enforcement of the ordinances and regulations• Assisting the County Administrator’s Office with special projects• Providing administrative support to department management staff• Managing day-to-day activities of the Planning and Development Department, including the preparation and administra-

tion of the annual department budget, annual and monthly reports, payroll, personnel, procurement, and management information reporting

• Providing administrative support to the Strategic Infrastructure Planning, Economic Analysis and Planning, and Develop-ment divisions


2010 vs. 2009 Visitors to Planning and Development (Annually)

2010 vs. 2009 Visitors to Planning and Development (Monthly)

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YTD 2010: 46,254YTD 2009: 34,393

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec3,627 5,018 5,616 4,226 3,774 3,685 3,365 3,626 3,443 3,522 3,395 2,9572,572 2,788 3,100 2,933 2,635 3,085 3,062 2,976 2,733 2,977 2,674 2,858

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Planning and Development Revenue 2010 Actual vs. 2009 Actual

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Miscellaneous

40704002 $ 21,969 $ 11,279

Planning

40404002 $ 92,630 $ 56,890

Fire/Planning and Development

40407002 $ 526,336 $ 344,388

Land Development

40404001 $ 217,100 $ 83,750

40704001 247,456 69,024

Total $ 464,556 $ 152,774

Building Construction

40407001 $ 1,802,009 $ 1,460,941

Planning and Development Total $ 2,907,500 $ 2,026,272

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Division Overview

Manager of Economic Development Alan DurhamProgram Analyst II Candice McKieCurrent Planning Manager Jeff WestPlanner III Andrew MendzefPlanner I Todd HargravePlanner I Alicia McElheneyLong-Range Planning Manager Nancy LovingoodPlanner III James PugsleyPlanning Data Services Manager Patrick QuinnGIS Associate III Mike Pappas

Under the guidance of the Planning and Development Acting Director, the Economic Analysis and Planning Division is responsible for:• Attracting new businesses, providing expansion incentives for existing firms, increasing jobs for Gwinnett• Optimizing the residential/non-residential balance in the tax digest• Increasing income and wealth demographics for Gwinnett• Encouraging revitalization and redevelopment• Developing and maintaining forecast models for long-term planning including revenue, expenditure, and population; pro-

viding economic analysis and research in support of County management; publishing Gwinnett County Economic Indicators depicting the County’s economic climate

• Handling rezonings and Special Use Permits and preparing staff analyses to be used by the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners in conducting public hearings

• Maintaining files and records; providing staff support for the Municipal Gwinnett County Planning Commission• Maintaining official zoning maps and street name changes• Preparing, updating, and refining the Unified Plan and its components, e.g., land use, long range transportation, and public

facilities plans• Providing current statistical information, forecasts, and other data used by other agencies and the public


2010 vs. 2009 Rezoning Applications Accepted

2010 vs. 2009 Special Use Permits

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Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division

Division Overview Division Director Donna Joe Section Manager Todd Cleaver

Under the guidance of the division director of the Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division, the division is responsible for:• Coordinating long-range infrastructure planning efforts in multiple County departments (most particularly Planning and

Development, DWR, Transportation, and Community Services) as well as between the County and other planning enti-ties to ensure that various infrastructure projects are all in alignment with long-term objectives of the 2030 Unified Plan



Division Overview

Building Plan Review

Planning Manager Marcus Canada Architect Don Alford Construction Manager I Monica Fenderson Architect John Powell Engineer III Claudia Reit Engineer IV Prem Shah

Development Plan Review

Planning Manager Michael Jenness Planner I Sharon Cook Business Officer Thuy Hotle Planner II Maria Serban Planner I Lauren Tidwell

Fire Plan Review

Fire Planning Manager Steven Collins Fire Planner II Jim Egan Fire Planner II Kenneth Ferguson Fire Planner II Shawn Gaunt

Stormwater Plan Review

Engineer V Adena Fullard Engineer II Cornelius Ani Development Inspector II Scott Medders Contract Inspector Associate III Gary Nicely Administrative Support Associate II Maja Radovic

Water and Sewer Plan ReviewPlanning Manager Charli Young Planner I Leslie McCoy Planner III Debra McKee



Under the guidance of the Development Division director, the division is responsible for regulation, plan review, and inspec-tion of land development and building construction activity in unincorporated Gwinnett County. The division also performs code enforcement for construction within incorporated areas of Gwinnett County limited to plan review and inspection of work associated with utility construction permits for water and sewer installation and plan review of commercial construc-tion projects for issuance of fire permits. The division enforces requirements of the development regulations, construction and fire codes, Floodplain Management Ordinance, Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Ordinance, Buffer, Landscape and Tree Ordinance, and the Metropolitan River Protection Act. Major responsibilities by section include:

• Building Plan Review: Performing construction code compliance review and authorizing issuance of building permits for commercial construction projects located in unincorporated Gwinnett County which includes enforcement of condi-tions of rezoning and special use permits that impact building design

• Development Plan Review: Performing plan review, authorizing and permitting all civil site plans, final plats, signs and various other land development activities located in unincorporated Gwinnett County; assigning street and subdivision names, issuing street addresses, approving location plans for new residences and additions to existing homes, reviewing Chattahoochee River Corridor plans, and providing administrative and technical support for the Zoning Board of Ap-peals (ZBA) and the Tree Advisory Committee (TAC)

• Fire Plan Review: Performing plan review for compliance with fire and accessibility codes and ordinances and authorizing issuance of fire permits for commercial construction projects located in Gwinnett County (unincorporated and incorpo-rated) which include fire sprinkler systems, racking, fire alarm and detection systems, commercial hoods and suppression systems, hazardous materials, and pyrotechnics

• Stormwater Plan Review: Performing plan review, authorizing, and inspecting all stormwater facilities for developer-installed projects; facilitating flood prevention, proper stormwater drainage, and protecting and enhancing water quality in streams and lakes in Gwinnett County

• Water and Sewer Plan Review: Performing plan review, authorizing, and inspecting all water and sewer mains and facili-ties for developer-installed projects including unincorporated Gwinnett County as well as the cities in Gwinnett; assisting developers and consultants during the design and construction phase of projects to ensure outstanding water and sewer facilities for the County



Division Overview

Building Permits

Permits Supervisor Shlaine Collins Service Associate III April Herren Service Associate I Peggy Jackson Service Associate I Leah Law Service Associate I Mary Rooks Service Associate I Helen Sessom

Building Inspections

Building Inspector III Andy Blalock Building Inspector III John Brown Building Inspector II Clay Felton Chief Building Inspector Todd Herget Building Inspector II Charles Hoffmeyer Building Inspector II Gill Johnson Chief Building Inspector Ray Leach Chief Building Inspector Johnny Lyons Building Inspector III Joe Martin Building Inspector III Buck Scharfnorth Building Inspector III Tony Smith

Development Inspections

Development Inspector III Ricky Britt Development Inspector III Mickey Burns Chief Development Inspector Bruce Erskine Development Inspector III Dougal Young

License and Revenue

Financial Manager David O’Kelley Financial Support Associate III Brandi Everett Financial Support Associate III Sandy Forrester Financial Support Associate III Cathy Malone



• Building Permits: Issuing building permits, handling building permit revisions, building permit renewals and extensions, temporary Certificate of Occupancy/Completion, replacement of permit cards, payment of re-inspection fees, subcon-tractor affidavits, contractor name changes, and subcontractor name changes

• Building Inspections: Inspecting all building construction including commercial structures, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and erosion and sediment controls to ensure adherence to applicable construction design plans, codes, standards, and zoning conditions; responding to citizen complaints; supporting the Board of Construction Adjustments and Appeals (BCCA)

• Development Inspections: Inspecting sites of approved development plans in unincorporated Gwinnett County including new streets, nonresidential driveways, stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control, stream buffer protection, grassing, curbing, paving, landscaping, buffers, tree save areas, and applicable conditions of rezoning or Special Use Permit approval; responding to citizen complaints

• License and Revenue: Administering the Occupation Tax and Business Regulation Ordinance, Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance, Adult Entertainment Ordinance, Cable and Video Service Ordinance, Hotel/Motel Ordinance, Pawn Shop Ordinance, and Video Store Ordinance; collecting taxes and fees for occupation applications and renewals, Alcoholic Beverage License appli-cations and renewals, Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Mixed Drink Tax, Financial Institution Tax, Rental Motor Vehicle Tax, Hotel/Motel Tax, Cable TV Franchise fees, and Commercial Solid Waste Regulatory fees

Building Plan Review

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Development Review

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226 223 223 214 161 194 169 276 206 221 206 1851,162 1,144 1,036 1,106 1,017 1,320 1,088 887 985 1,040 145 280


2010 vs. 2009 Final Plats Development Inspections (Monthly)

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2010 vs. 2009 Replanted Acres

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YTD 2010: 3.20YTD 2009: 1.06

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec52.49 12.96 12.12 34.80 69.69 47.94 19.50 49.05 6.01 13.31 1.10 .36180.56 4.21 139.68 74.37 16.82 245.96 40.57 54.18 63.67 29.21 26.84 6.18

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YTD 2010: 6,603YTD 2009: 12,317

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec354 184 267 1,005 998 1,091 27 414 397 1,790 61 15

1,310 19 1,469 1,802 315 1,278 1,663 1,298 994 300 1,727 142

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License and Revenue

2010 vs. 2009 Commercial Licenses Issued

2010 Actual Revenue vs. 2009 Actual

2010 Actual 2009 Actual

Alcoholic Beverage Excise Taxes

40107002; 40107003; 40107004; 40107005 $ 5,376,010 $ 5,503,901

Alcoholic Beverage License Fees

40401003; 40401004; 40401005; 40401006; 40401008 $ 2,784,177 $ 2,443,023

Cable Television Franchise Fees

40101100 $ 3,757,154 $ 3,397,925

Financial Institutions Business License Tax

40110002 $ 744,478 $ 820,831

Hotel/Motel Occupancy Taxes

40107001 $ 6,033,377 $ 5,686,904

Occupancy Taxes

40101200; 40401009 $ 13,541,906 $ 14,994,493

Rental Motor Vehicle Excise Tax

40107016 $ 806,580 $ 799,144

Solid Waste Fees, Regulatory and Tipping

40101110; 41301002 $ 777,842 $ 1,114,371

License and Revenue Total $ 33,821,524 $ 34,760,592

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2010 vs. 2009 Home-Based Licenses Issued

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YTD 2010: 22,220 YTD 2009: 22,951

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec1,618 4,376 5,210 2,653 688 487 308 417 5,277 339 579 268

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Retain Planning and Development’s strategic core staff functions while evaluating the outsourcing of non-core functions, such as permit reviews and inspection servicesThe department has studied various outsourcing scenarios and will continue to look at how outsourcing future increases in workload will assist in meeting future demands. This will allow the department to staff for existing volume, while still incor-porating the flexibility to meet market demands when and as they grow.

License and review – The County should look at ways of identifying non-licensed and non-compliant business operating in the countyThe County entered into a contract with a private vendor in February 2010. This vendor has been successful in finding ap-proximately $1 million in revenue owed to the County over the past three years.

Freeze salariesNo salary increases were given in 2010, and none are planned for 2011. In addition, a 2011 Employee Benefits and Com-pensation Task Force was created to study the County’s financial position and make recommendations on all aspects of employee compensation.

Board of Commissioners should maintain current permitting, processing, and plan-review service levels. Keep Gwinnett competitive for the time when growth returnsThe Planning and Development Department plans to maintain current staffing and service levels that were established after reductions in workforce over the past few years.

Planning and Development should re-evaluate its fees on an annual basisFees were studied and restructured in 2010. The review of revenues, particularly those associated with “Charges for Service” and “Licensing and Revenue,” will be completed on a regularly scheduled basis moving forward.


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