Brookhaven, GA

City Council Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items. The most consequential item is an ordinance replacing the current occupancy-based approach for late-night establishments with a risk-based, data-driven enforcement framework, including off-duty law enforcement staffing requirements and a nuisance establishment classification process. The council will also consider rezoning and a special land use permit for 4+ household living at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road, a $100,000 mural contract, a $50,000 appropriation for a Chamber of Commerce strategic plan, and a $50,000 risk assessment study, among other items.

• Rezoning and special land use permit for 4+ household living at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road (ORDRZ 2026-08-01)
• Ordinance to overhaul late-night establishment public safety requirements with risk-based enforcement
• Contract with Hey Elise for mural installation at NorthDruid Hills MARTA Wall, not-to-exceed $100,000
• Appropriation of $50,000 from General Fund for Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce strategic plan
• Contract with Blount Construction for ADA sidewalk work, not-to-exceed $140,790

City Council Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council is holding a work session to receive department reports and review upcoming agenda items. Two presentations are scheduled: a project update on Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III concept options and a facility utilities cost program presentation. No votes or final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Project Update: Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III Concept Options
• Facility Utilities Cost Program Presentation

Planning Commission Work Session

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

Mayor John Park Town Hall Meeting

Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting

Advisory Audit Committee Meeting

Board of Appeals Work Session

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Meeting

Planning Commission Work Session

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Mayor John Park Town Hall Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting

Board of Appeals Work Session

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

City Council Work Session Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

Mayor John Park Town Hall Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

Planning Commission Work Session

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Work Session Meeting

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

Board of Appeals Work Session

City Council Regular Meeting

Mayor John Park Town Hall Meeting

Advisory Audit Committee

City Council Work Session Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

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City Council Special Called Meeting

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Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and consider action on eight variance requests, mostly to reduce required stream buffers, setbacks, and other zoning standards. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive business is listed.

• VAR26-00025: Kevin Grass – reduce 75-foot stream buffer at 1129 Hampton Hall Drive
• VAR26-00026: Judd Ledet – remove specimen tree and reduce rear setback at 3846 Granger Drive
• VAR26-00027: Benjamin McMillan – multiple variances including stream buffer and setbacks at 2950 Saint Clair Court
• VAR26-00028: Kevin and Jamie O'Donnell – reduce 75-foot stream buffer at 1449 Ragley Hall Road
• VAR26-00029 through VAR26-00033: various setback variances at Cynthia Drive, Cove Circle, Ashford Road, and Ragley Hall Road

Board of Appeals Work Session

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will hold a work session to review eight variance requests from property owners seeking relief from city codes, including stream buffer reductions, setback reductions, and a specimen tree removal. The board will also handle routine items such as approving minutes and organizational matters. All items are under unfinished or new business, meaning they are pending decisions or discussions.

• VAR26-00025: Kevin Grass – variance to reduce 75-foot stream buffer at 1129 Hampton Hall Drive
• VAR26-00026: Judd Ledet – variances to remove a specimen tree and reduce rear setback at 3846 Granger Drive
• VAR26-00027: Benjamin McMillan – variances for stream buffer, stormwater mitigation waiver, side setback, and accessory structure separation at 2950 Saint Clair Court
• VAR26-00028: Kevin and Jamie O’Donnell – variance to reduce 75-foot stream buffer at 1449 Ragley Hall Road
• VAR26-00031: variance to reduce average front yard setback at 2582 Ashford Road

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals held a work session on August 19, 2026, during which they discussed eight variance requests (four under unfinished business and four under new business) but took no formal votes. The board also introduced a new staff member, Planner I Subhashi Karathunarathne. No decisions were made; all items were listed as 'DISCUSSED [0 TO 0]'.

• Discussed VAR26-00025 (stream buffer variance, 1129 Hampton Hall Dr) - no action
• Discussed VAR26-00026 (tree removal and rear setback variances, 3846 Granger Dr) - no action
• Discussed VAR26-00027 (stream buffer, stormwater, side setback, accessory structure variances, 2950 Saint Clair Ct) - no action
• Discussed VAR26-00028 (stream buffer variance, 1449 Ragley Hall Rd) - no action
• Discussed VAR26-00029 (side street setback variance, 2987 Cynthia Dr) - no action
• Discussed VAR26-00030 (side street setback variance, 2485 Cove Cir) - no action
• Discussed VAR26-00031 (front yard setback variance, 2582 Ashford Rd) - no action
• Discussed VAR26-00033 (rear and front yard setback variances, 1498 Ragley Hall Rd) - no action

Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Arts and Culture Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss two new business items: DeKalb County's 'The Cows are Coming' art project and the City Centre Artist Wall. The commission will also receive staff updates on the North Druid Hills Road mural installation and wall art for the Public Safety and PEP buildings. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Discussion of DeKalb County's 'The Cows are Coming' art project
• Discussion of City Centre Artist Wall
• Staff update on North Druid Hills Road mural art installation
• Staff update on wall art for Public Safety and Planning, Engineering, and Public Works (PEP) buildings

Planning Commission Work Session

The Brookhaven Planning Commission will hold a work session to organize leadership and review two rezoning requests. The meeting includes procedural items such as electing a chairperson and vice chairperson, followed by discussions on unfinished and new business. No decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• TA26-001: Ordinance to amend zoning for workforce housing regulations
• TA26-002: Ordinance to amend nonconforming structures and uses rules
• LUP25-00001: Rezoning 2973, 2979, 2981, and 2881 Woodrow Way from RS-100 to RS-85 with variances
• LUP26-00001: Rezoning 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road from O-I to O-I

The Brookhaven Planning Commission met for a work session on August 5, 2026, and discussed organizational and procedural items, including the election of a chairperson and vice chairperson, as well as unfinished and new business items. No formal votes or decisions were made; all items were marked as 'discussed' with a 0-0 vote tally. The meeting adjourned without taking action on any rezoning or ordinance amendments.

• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson discussed, no vote taken (0-0)
• TA26-01 household living and workforce housing regulations discussed, no vote taken (0-0)
• TA26-02 nonconforming structures and uses discussed, no vote taken (0-0)
• LUP25-00001 rezoning at Woodrow Way discussed, no vote taken (0-0)
• LUP26-00001 rezoning at Ashford Dunwoody Road discussed, no vote taken (0-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding workforce housing and nonconforming structures. The body will also consider rezoning requests for properties on Woodrow Way and Ashford Dunwoody Road.

• ORD 2026-08-04 TA26-01: Amendment to household living and workforce housing regulations
• ORD 2026-08-05 TA26-02: Amendment to nonconforming structures and uses
• LUP25-00001: Rezoning 2973, 2979, 2981, and 2881 Woodrow Way from RS-100 to RS-85
• LUP26-00001: Rezoning 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road from O-I to O-I
• Election of Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Brookhaven Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road from O-I to O-I with conditions, and deferred several other items, including workforce housing and nonconforming structures ordinances, to September 2, 2026, and a Woodrow Way rezoning to October 7, 2026. The commission also approved prior meeting minutes and elected new officers.

• Approved April 1, 2026 work session minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 1, 2026 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 3, 2026 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Sherean Malekzadeh as Chairperson (4-0, Malekzadeh abstained)
• Approved Andrew Plant as Vice-Chairperson (4-0, Plant abstained)
• Deferred workforce housing ordinance to 09/02/26 (5-0)
• Deferred nonconforming structures ordinance to 09/02/26 (5-0)
• Deferred Woodrow Way rezoning to October 7, 2026 (5-0)

City Council Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a special called meeting to consider a resolution requesting a special election for a referendum on increasing homestead exemptions from city AD valorem taxes for seniors. The resolution, presented by City Attorney Jeremy Berry, will be the only action item under new business.

• Consideration and approval of resolution for special election on senior homestead tax exemption referendum

The City Council approved a resolution requesting a special election to submit a referendum to citizens. The referendum concerns legislation from the Georgia General Assembly to increase ad valorem tax exemptions for senior homestead property owners in Brookhaven.

• Approved resolution for special election referendum on senior property tax exemptions (3-0)

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Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will meet to consider four variance requests that would reduce stream buffers and setbacks for properties on Hampton Hall Drive, Granger Drive, Saint Clair Court, and Ragley Hall Road.

• VAR26-00025: Reduce 75-foot stream buffer at 1129 Hampton Hall Drive
• VAR26-00026: Remove specimen tree and reduce rear setback at 3846 Granger Drive
• VAR26-00027: Reduce stream buffer, interior side setback, and structure separation at 3950 Saint Clair Court
• VAR26-00028: Reduce 75-foot stream buffer at 1449 Ragley Hall Road

Board of Appeals Work Session

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will hold a work session to discuss four variance requests regarding stream buffers, tree removal, and setbacks. The meeting will be held at 2665 Buford Highway and is accessible via Zoom with real-time translation services available.

• VAR26-00025: Kevin Grass – Variance to reduce 75-foot stream buffer – 1129 Hampton Hall Drive
• VAR26-00026: Judd Ledet – Variance to remove a specimen tree and reduce rear yard setback – 3846 Granger Drive
• VAR26-00027: Benjamin McMillian – Variance to reduce stream buffer, interior side setback, and separation distance – 3950 Saint Clair Court
• VAR26-00028: Kevin and Jamie O’Donnell – Variance to reduce 75-foot stream buffer – 1449 Ragley Hall Road

City Council Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $375,556 contract for storm sewer inventory and assessment, granting easements for a DeKalb County sewer project, and accepting a property donation. New business includes an application for the Georgia Federal Opportunity Zone Benefits Program.

• $375,556 contract with RK&K for MS4 inventory and assessment (Consent Item 3)
• Granting easements on seven city-owned parcels for N Fork Peachtree Creek Sanitary Sewer Trunk Project (Consent Item 4)
• Donation agreement for Lenox Overlook HOA property (Consent Item 5)
• Amendment to RedSpeed PSA (Consent Item 2)
• Application to Georgia DCA Federal Opportunity Zone Benefits Program (New Business Item 1)

The Brookhaven City Council approved all six action items on the agenda, including a consent agenda with five items and a new business section with six items. All votes were unanimous (4-0 or 3-0), with no dissenting votes recorded. The most notable decisions included approving a storm sewer assessment contract, accepting a land donation for a public park, and approving a memorandum of understanding with Emory University.

• Approved consent agenda including RedSpeed agreement amendment, MS4 storm sewer assessment contract ($375,556), and employee handbook update (4-0)
• Approved RES 2026-07-01 application to Georgia DCA Federal Opportunity Zone Benefits Program (4-0)
• Approved ORD 2026-07-02 amending CIP, SPLOST II, and URA fund budgets for FY 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Emory University and City of Brookhaven (4-0)
• Approved ORD 2026-07-03 establishing policies for the Audit Committee of the City Council (4-0)
• Approved RES 2026-07-02 accepting donation of property at 1578 Lenox Overlook Road for public park use (4-0)
• Approved RES 2026-07-03 calling 2026 special election for District 2 Councilmember seat (3-0)

City Council Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hear presentations on the Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III alternatives, the ADA Transition Plan draft, and a facility utilities cost program. This work session also includes a review of upcoming regular meeting agenda items.

• Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III alternatives presentation
• ADA Transition Plan draft presentation
• Facility Utilities Cost Program presentation
• Pre-regular meeting agenda review
• Executive session if needed

The Brookhaven City Council held a work session on July 14, 2026, with no substantive decisions made. The only presentation was a draft ADA Transition Plan by Public Works Capital Projects Manager Matt Risher, which was informational. The meeting adjourned by acclamation.

• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

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Brookhaven Development Authority - Virtual Meeting

The Brookhaven Development Authority will consider and vote on authorizing the Deputy City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Blue Sky Peachtree, LLC and Emory University. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, announcements, and adjournment.

• Authorize signature of Memorandum of Understanding with Blue Sky Peachtree, LLC and Emory University

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Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting

The Arts and Culture Commission will discuss new business items including the 2026 International Festival Installation, Dashboard Public Art Installation, and North Druid Hills Road Outdoor Mural Wall Art Installation. Staff will provide updates on Art Boxes, signage for the Community Garden Art Installation, and City Centre Art.

• Discussion of 2026 International Festival Installation
• Discussion of 2026 Dashboard Public Art Installation
• Discussion of North Druid Hills Road Outdoor Mural Wall Art Installation
• Staff update on Art Boxes
• Staff update on signage for Community Garden Art Installation

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Brookhaven Development Authority Special-Called Virtual Meeting

The Brookhaven Development Authority will hold a special-called virtual meeting on July 7, 2026. They will consider approving a memorandum of understanding with Blue Sky Peachtree, LLC and Emory University. Also up for vote is an ordinance to amend the FY2026 budget. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes.

• Consideration and approval of MOU with Blue Sky Peachtree, LLC and Emory University
• Ordinance to amend the FY2026 budget
• Approval of May 14, 2026 special called meeting minutes

The Development Authority approved an ordinance to amend the FY2026 budget. A memorandum of understanding involving Blue Sky Peachtree, LLC and Emory University was deferred. The board also approved the May 14, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approved May 14, 2026, special meeting minutes (6-0)
• Deferred memorandum of understanding with Blue Sky Peachtree, LLC and Emory University (6-0)
• Approved ordinance to amend FY2026 budget (6-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Planning Commission Work Session

2026 Advance

The Brookhaven City Council is reviewing updates on Special Service District infrastructure, the City Centre Master Plan, and the new Brookhaven University training program. Officials will decide whether to prioritize sidewalk and utility projects near City Centre and whether to take over MARTA TOD site redevelopment planning. The council will also confirm if the new university's curriculum meets its original scope.

• SSD mill rate increase from 4.0 to 5.0 (adds ~$2M annually)
• Prioritize Apple Valley Road sidewalk and utility undergrounding
• Prioritize Dresden Drive sidewalk project from Thompson Road to Clairmont Road
• Revised IGA with MARTA for City to manage City Centre TOD redevelopment
• Launch of Brookhaven University management and compliance training program

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will hold public hearings and vote on adopting millage rates for the General Fund, bond, special service district, and special tax district. They will also consider budget amendments, including a $150,000 transfer for legal expenses and $50,000 for a federal grant match. A major ordinance revises late-night establishment safety rules using a risk-based enforcement system.

• Adopt General Fund maintenance and operation millage rate
• Approve award of RFP 26-102 pavement assessment to Roadway Asset Services for $155,250
• Transfer $150,000 from General Fund to Legal Department for outside legal expenses
• Ordinance to revise late-night establishment public safety requirements with risk-based enforcement
• Authorize easements for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II

The Brookhaven City Council approved several budget millage rates, budget amendments, and a resolution to acquire easements for the Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II. They also approved a pavement assessment contract and a USTA venue application. A proposed ordinance to revise late-night establishment safety requirements was deferred.

• Approved 2026 Citywide Pavement Condition Assessment contract ($155,250)
• Approved USTA 2026 Tennis Venue Services Program application
• Approved General Fund Maintenance and Operation Millage Rate
• Approved General Fund Bond Millage Rate
• Approved Special Service District Millage Rate
• Approved Special Tax District Millage Rate
• Approved Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II easement acquisition
• Deferred late-night establishment public safety ordinance revision

Advisory Audit Committee Meeting

The Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee held a regular meeting on June 23, 2026, but the minutes contain no substantive actions. No minutes were approved, no reports were presented, and no decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned without any recorded votes or resolutions.

City Council Millage Rate Final Presentation

The Brookhaven City Council will hold the third and final public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 millage rates (property tax rates). This is the last opportunity for public comment before the council adopts the rates.

• Third and final public hearing on FY 2026 millage rates (property tax)

The City Council held a public hearing regarding the third and final presentation of the FY 2026 millage rates. No votes or actions were taken on the proposed rates during this session.

City Council Millage Rate

The City Council will hold the second public hearing and presentation on the proposed FY 2026 millage rates, which determine property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Second presentation and public hearing on FY 2026 millage rates

The City Council conducted a public hearing regarding the FY 2026 millage rates. No substantive votes or final decisions on the rates were recorded in these minutes.