Brookhaven public meetings in 2023

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will consider several requests for zoning variances regarding setbacks and impervious coverage. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from November 15, 2023.

• Variance for rear and side yard setbacks at 1033 West Nancy Creek Drive
• Variance for front-yard setback at 3606 Inman Drive
• Variance to increase impervious coverage at 2419 Cove Circle
• Variance to increase maximum impervious coverage at 1756 Buckhead Lane
• Variance for stream buffer and retaining wall setback at 2597 Drew Valley Road

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The December 20, 2023, meeting for the Brookhaven Board of Appeals contains only organizational and procedural items. No specific cases or new business matters are listed on this agenda.

• No specific cases or business items listed

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a work session to review upcoming agenda items for the regular meeting. Staff will present an update on communications for the North Druid Hills Bridge Replacement project and share results from the 2023 Community Development Annual Customer Service Survey, which tracks resident feedback on local development services. The council also plans to meet in executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, or potential litigation. No formal votes are scheduled for this work session.

• North Druid Hills Bridge Replacement communications update
• 2023 Community Development Annual Customer Service Survey presentation
• Executive session for personnel, real estate, and/or pending litigation discussions
• Pre-regular meeting agenda review

Urban Redevelopment Agency - Special Called Meeting

The Urban Redevelopment Agency is considering resolutions for New Brookhaven City Hall construction, including subcontracts and a change order for site conditions. The agency will also review budget amendments for the City Centre Infrastructure Project and the Ashford Dunwoody Multi-Use Path.

• Awarding remaining subcontracts for New Brookhaven City Hall construction in the amount of $26,032,481
• A change order for unanticipated site conditions at the City Hall construction site totaling $2,206,728.86
• Appointing a Secretary and Counsel to the Urban Redevelopment Agency
• Appropriating $2,900,000 of bond interest for the City Centre Infrastructure Project
• Transferring $500,000 from Ashford Dunwoody MUP Phase III to Phase I for right-of-way acquisition

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider zoning amendments for attached houses and accessory dwelling units. The agenda also includes proposals for several large-scale infrastructure contracts and budget amendments related to the SPLOST II referendum.

• Awarding a $2,382,175 bid to Diversified Construction of Georgia, Inc. for Murphey Chandler II Park
• A $1,021,200 road and stormwater maintenance agreement with Tri Scapes, Inc.
• Certifying the results of the November 7, 2023 SPLOST II Special Referendum
• Rezoning ordinances regarding attached houses and accessory dwelling units
• A $155,250 contract amendment with Jacobs Engineering Group for park project management

Development Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Development Authority will meet to adopt the FY2024 budget and review a financial report. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the transfer of the QT property at 3292 Buford Highway NE from the City to the Authority. Officials will also discuss the Buford Highway Activities Nodes Master Plan and the Brookhaven Comprehensive Master Plan.

• Adoption of FY2024 Brookhaven Development Authority Budget
• Transfer of QT property at 3292 Buford Highway NE from the City to the Authority
• Presentation on Buford Highway Activities Nodes Master Plan
• Presentation on Brookhaven Comprehensive Master Plan
• Introduction of new members and staff

Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee Meeting - Regular Meeting

The committee will review completed 2023 internal audits and discuss the upcoming 2024 Internal Audit Plan. The agenda also includes a Finance Director update and approval of September 19, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Review of completed 2023 internal audits
• Discussion of the 2024 Internal Audit Plan
• Finance Director update
• Approval of September 19, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests and ordinances to amend the city's zoning code. These items include changes related to accessory dwelling units and attached houses.

• Rezoning of 1088 Hedge Rose Court, 1908 East Roxboro Road, and 3024 Shady Valley Road
• Proposed age-restricted development at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road (recommended for deferral)
• Ordinance amendment regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Ordinance amendment regarding Attached Houses

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider several budget amendments and contracts. Key items include appropriating $2,241,000 for the renovation of the 2665 Buford Highway building and approving a $4,489,333.90 construction contract for that facility.

• Contract with Hollandsworth Construction, LLC for $4,489,333.90 for 2665 Buford Highway renovations
• Appropriation of $2,241,000 from the Special Service District Fund for 2665 Buford Highway
• Acquisition of real property at 3068, 3074, and 3086 Osborne Road
• Contract with Office Creations for $393,161.49 for furniture services
• Agreement with Flock Group Inc.

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting Cancelled

The Brookhaven Planning Commission work session scheduled for December 6, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda contained only standard procedural headings.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The council discussed a proposed video surveillance ordinance, hearing input from the City Attorney and staff about legal, funding, and implementation considerations. Staff requested 90 days to develop a draft policy and present it to the council in December. The mayor and council expressed agreement to allow that time. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the work session.

• Agreed to allow staff 90 days to draft video surveillance ordinance (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for 3090 Hermance Drive to allow for a lot split. The approval is conditional upon the installation of a stormwater management system that captures and treats 115% of the combined impervious coverage for the two resulting lots.

• Approved June 7, 2023 Work Session minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 7, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval with conditions for rezoning 3090 Hermance Drive from RS-75 to RS-50 (Unanimous)