Lilburn public meetings in 2023

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a PILOT agreement for a multi-family luxury apartment development and parking deck on Railroad Avenue. They will also review an ordinance to clarify the roles of the council and city manager.

• PILOT Agreement (Contract No. 92-2023) with RW Lilburn Owner, LLC for Railroad Avenue development
• Ordinance No. 2023-620 amending Lilburn City Code Chapter 2 regarding council and city manager roles

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss financial reports and development updates, and vote on several items including property transfers, contracts, and legal counsel changes. Key actions include approving a deed transfer, hazardous tree removal, a large legal invoice, new legal counsel for the Railroad Avenue project, and multiple contracts for the Main Street Assemblage.

• Approval of deed transferring 107 Main Street to Jennifer Tiberia
• Approval of removal of hazardous trees at 243 Main Street for $2,375
• Approval of payment of $193,371 invoice from Seyfarth Shaw for legal services
• Approval of Holland and Knight as new legal counsel for Railroad Avenue project up to $175,000
• Approval of geotechnical services ($10,428), construction plans ($13,500), and project management (up to $12,000) from Dominy Construction for Main Street Assemblage

City Council Meeting

The Lilburn City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a major financial agreement for a new apartment development and parking deck, and to close out the city's comprehensive plan. The council will also vote on ordinances clarifying city government roles and defining wine shops, plus a resolution about the downtown development authority. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Contract No. 92-2023: PILOT agreement with Lilburn Downtown Development Authority and RW Lilburn Owner, LLC for luxury apartments and public/private parking deck on Railroad Avenue
• Ordinance No. 2023-620: Amends city code to clarify council and city manager roles in council-manager government
• Resolution No. 2023-14: Designates Lilburn Downtown Development Authority as redevelopment agency for tax allocation district Fund 270
• Ordinance No. 2023-619: Amends city code to add definition of 'wine shop'
• Public hearing: Official closeout of 2024 Lilburn Comprehensive Plan

City Council Work Session

The Lilburn City Council is holding a work session to discuss and then vote on several items, most notably a public/private partnership for a luxury apartment complex and parking deck on Railroad Avenue. The council will also consider ordinances clarifying city government roles, designating a redevelopment agency, and defining 'wine shop' in the alcohol code. A public hearing will announce the closeout of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.

• Contract No. 92-2023: PILOT Agreement with Lilburn Downtown Development Authority and RW Lilburn Owner, LLC for luxury apartments and parking deck on Railroad Avenue
• Ordinance No. 2023-620: Amends City Code to clarify council and city manager roles
• Resolution No. 2023-14: Designates Lilburn Downtown Development Authority as redevelopment agency for tax allocation district Fund 270
• Ordinance No. 2023-619: Amends alcoholic beverage code to define 'wine shop'
• Public hearing: Official closeout of 2024 Lilburn Comprehensive Plan

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority is holding a work session and regular meeting with no new business on the agenda. The board will review the October 31, 2023 financial report, updates on DDA-owned property, the Lilburn Community Improvement District and Lilburn Community Partnership, and ongoing development activities. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes on new items scheduled.

• Financial report for October 31, 2023
• Update on DDA property
• Update on Lilburn Community Improvement District and Lilburn Community Partnership
• Update on development activities
• Approval of draft minutes from October 18, 2023

City Council Meeting

The Lilburn City Council is meeting to vote on several contracts and ordinances, including a $725,000 design contract for the Railroad Avenue Extension, a development agreement for the Hood Road/Bryson Park realignment, and an ordinance amending the alcohol code. They will also hold a public hearing on changing conditions for a property at 5125 Lawrenceville Highway and consider a new three-way stop.

• Contract No. 85-2023 with McDaniel Enterprises for Hood Road/Bryson Park property transfers
• Contract No. 74-2023 with Kimley Horn for Railroad Avenue Extension design, $725,000
• Ordinance No. 2023-612 public hearing for 5125 Lawrenceville Highway conditions change
• Ordinance No. 2023-619 amending alcohol code to define wine shop
• New three-way stop at Wynne-Russell Road and West Johns Road

City Council Work Session

The Lilburn City Council is holding a work session to receive an update on the concrete plant site and review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. The regular meeting includes public hearings, contract approvals, and ordinance changes, including a development agreement for the Hood Road/Bryson Park Realignment Project and design services for the Railroad Avenue Extension.

• Update on concrete plant site with Mike Helton
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-612 changing conditions for property at 5125 Lawrenceville Highway
• Contract No. 85-2023: development agreement with McDaniel Enterprises for Hood Road/Bryson Park Realignment
• Contract No. 74-2023: $725,000 for design/engineering services from Kimley Horn for Railroad Avenue Extension
• Ordinance No. 2023-619: adding definition of Wine Shop to alcoholic beverage code

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority will hold a work session and regular meeting to review financials and development updates, then vote on several property and agreement items. Key actions include approving amendments to a letter of intent with Vision Home Crafters, approving the sale of DDA-owned property at 243 Main Street, turning over unrecorded deeds and easements to the City, and amending a purchase option agreement with Lilburn Railroad Avenue, LLC.

• Approval of amendments to letter of intent with Vision Home Crafters
• Approval of offer for sale of DDA-owned property at 243 Main Street
• Approval of turnover of unrecorded deeds and easements for DDA-owned property to the City of Lilburn
• Approval of amendment to Purchase Option Agreement between DDA and Lilburn Railroad Avenue, LLC
• Financial report for September 30, 2023

City Council Meeting

The Lilburn City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including rezoning and special use permits, and consider contracts for body cameras, road design, and employee health insurance. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and announcements.

• Ordinance 2023-612: change conditions on property at 5125 Lawrenceville Highway
• Ordinance 2023-616: special use permit for auto/truck service center at 4410 Lawrenceville Highway
• Ordinance 2023-617: rezone 9.25 acres near Rockbridge Road from R2 to CB
• Contract 73-2023: $409,750 for body cameras and communication devices from Utility Associates
• Contract 78-2023: $1,006,907.40 health insurance renewal (city portion $851,040.40)

City Council Work Session

The Lilburn City Council will hold a work session with public hearings on four ordinances, including a rezoning of 9.25 acres near Rockbridge Road from residential to commercial, a special use permit for an auto service center, a condition change on a property, and text amendments to allow wine shops. The council will also consider contracts for body cameras, engineering services, and health insurance renewal, plus a code penalty amendment.

• Ordinance 2023-617: Rezone 9.25 acres (6 parcels) on Lawrenceville Highway near Rockbridge Road from R2 to CB Commercial, terminating townhome SUP
• Ordinance 2023-616: SUP-2023-03 for Auto and Truck Service Center at 4410 Lawrenceville Highway
• Contract 73-2023: $409,750 for body cameras and in-car video from Utility Associates, Inc.
• Contract 74-2023: $725,000 for design/engineering of Railroad Avenue Extension from Kimley Horn
• Contract 78-2023: $1,006,907.40 health insurance renewal (city portion $851,040.40)

Planning Commission

The Lilburn Planning Commission will consider a special use permit for an auto and truck service center, a city-initiated rezoning of about 9.25 acres along Lawrenceville Highway, and text amendments to add 'Wine Shop' as a new use. They will also review minutes from the July meeting. These are recommendations to the City Council, not final decisions.

• Special Use Permit SUP-2023-03 for auto/truck service center at 4410 Lawrenceville Hwy NW (0.81 acres, CB zoning, US29 Overlay)
• City-initiated rezoning RZ-2023-03 of 5454-5414 Lawrenceville Hwy (9.25 acres) from R-2 to CB, terminating townhome SUP
• Text amendment to add 'Wine Shop' use to zoning ordinance (Appendix A, Article 6, Section 602 and Article 14 definitions)
• Approval of draft minutes from July 27, 2023 meeting

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority will consider several property and development items, including a letter of intent for townhomes on Main Street, a $1,016,800 land purchase for the Railroad Avenue Extension, and a $1,700,000 purchase option for parking deck property. The board will also vote on survey, signage, and tree removal contracts. These actions are part of ongoing downtown development efforts.

• Letter of intent with Vision Home Crafters for townhomes on Main Street Assemblage
• Offer to purchase parcels R6135 034, R6135 221, R6135 168 from 71 First Avenue, LLC for $1,016,800 (Railroad Avenue Extension)
• Purchase Option Agreement for $1,700,000 with Lilburn Railroad Avenue, LLC for parking deck property
• Survey services contract with Dominy Construction for $8,200 (Main Street Assemblage)
• Future-development signage from Finest Fabrication for $4,415; cherry tree removal for $350

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority is holding a work session and public meeting to discuss routine matters including financial reports, updates on DDA property, the Lilburn Community Improvement District and Partnership, development activities, and the Main Street program. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Financial reports review
• Update on DDA property
• Update on Lilburn Community Improvement District & Partnership
• Update on development activities
• Main Street Program update by consultant

City Council Meeting

The Lilburn City Council will hold public hearings on a zoning condition change and a special use permit for an auto/truck service center, then consider a change order for SPLOST-funded road projects and award a $4,296,403 construction contract for the Hood Road/Bryson Park Realignment. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and routine approvals.

• Public hearing on CIC-2023-01 to modify conditions in Ordinance No. 2019-532
• Public hearing on SUP-2023-03 for an Auto and Truck Service Center at 4410 Lawrenceville Hwy
• Change order to SPLOST agreements for Hood Road/Bryson Park and Railroad Avenue projects
• Award Contract No. 58-2023 to Ohmshiv Construction for $4,296,403.00
• Proclamation recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The City Council approved a construction contract for the Hood Road/Bryson Park Realignment and updated intergovernmental agreements with Gwinnett County for transportation funding. Two public hearings regarding ordinance conditions and a service center were tabled until October.

• Approved $4,296,403.00 contract to Ohmshiv Construction for Hood Road/Bryson Park Realignment (4-0)
• Approved change order to Gwinnett County intergovernmental agreements for Hood Road/Bryson Park and Railroad Avenue projects (4-0)
• Tabled Public Hearing CIC-2023-01 regarding Ordinance No. 2019-532 conditions (4-0)
• Tabled Public Hearing SUP-2023-03 for Auto and Truck Service Center at 4410 Lawrenceville Hwy (4-0)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Lilburn Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review one new business item: a special use permit application for an auto and truck service center at 4410 Lawrenceville Hwy NW. The previously scheduled rezoning case (RZ-2023-02) was denied by the City Council and will not be heard. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and other routine procedural items.

• Special Use Permit SUP-2023-03: Auto and Truck Service Center at 4410 Lawrenceville Hwy NW, 0.81 acres, CB zoning, US29 Overlay District
• RZ-2023-02 (rezoning of 4413 and 4423 Killian Hill Road) denied by City Council on August 14, 2023, not on agenda
• Approval of draft minutes from July 27, 2023 meeting

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM because a quorum was not present. All agenda items, including RZ-2023-02 and SUP-2023-03, were rescheduled for the September 28, 2023, hearing.

• Rescheduled all agenda items to September 28, 2023, due to lack of quorum

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lilburn Zoning Board of Appeals will consider one variance application (LV-2023-01) from Ron Anglin to allow encroachment into the 50-foot and 75-foot stream buffer on a 0.93-acre R1-zoned property in District 6, Land Lot 123, Parcel 100, for a new single-family home. The board will also approve minutes from a February 2022 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Variance LV-2023-01: encroach into 50-ft and 75-ft stream buffer for new single-family home
• Property: District 6, Land Lot 123, Parcel 100, 0.93 acres, zoned R1
• Applicant: Ron Anglin
• Approval of draft minutes from February 23, 2022 ZBA meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved requested variances for case LV-2023-01. The approval includes six staff-recommended conditions and an additional requirement to remove emergency overflow pit details from the plans.

• Approved variances for case LV-2023-01 with amended conditions (3-0)
• Approved August 23, 2023 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved February 23, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a financial report, property updates, and development activities. Key actions include approving a new DDA secretary, authorizing a sublease with CDC Restaurant Group, approving a development agreement with RangeWater for apartments and a parking deck, and awarding a design/build contract for the parking deck to New South Construction. The agenda also includes a proposal for development at First and Main.

• Sublease agreement with CDC Restaurant Group for 66 Main Street at $42,000 annual rent
• Development agreement with RangeWater, LLC for apartments and parking deck
• Award Contract No. 61-2023 to New South Construction for parking deck at $17,325,789
• Designation of Matt Gore as DDA secretary
• Proposal for development at First and Main by Aimee Price

The Downtown Development Authority approved a design/build contract for a public/private parking deck and a development agreement with RangeWater, LLC for apartments and a parking deck. The board also authorized a restaurant sublease and appointed a new secretary.

• Awarded Contract No. 61-2023 for parking deck to New South Construction for $17,325,789 (6-0)
• Approved development agreement with RangeWater, LLC for apartments and a parking deck (6-0)
• Authorized sublease with CDC Restaurant Group for 66 Main Street at $42,000 annual rent (6-0)
• Appointed Matt Gore as DDA Secretary, replacing Jenny Simpkins (6-0)
• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council Meeting

The Lilburn City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on four zoning and ordinance items, including a rezoning for a mixed-use townhome subdivision and a special use permit for a contractor's office. The council will also consider a development agreement for luxury apartments and a parking deck, a $7.35 million bond resolution, a $4.7 million loan, a budget amendment, and several property and road-related items.

• Rezoning 4413 and 4423 Arcado Rd from R1 to MU for mixed-use townhome subdivision (Ordinance 2023-614)
• SUP for contractor's office/showroom at 790 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd (Ordinance 2023-611)
• Development Agreement with RangeWater for luxury apartments and parking deck on Railroad Avenue (Contract 59-2023)
• DDA bond resolution up to $7,350,000 for parking deck (Resolution 2023-03)
• GTIB loan of $4.7 million for unspecified purpose

The City Council denied a rezoning request for a townhome subdivision and approved a special use permit for a contractor's office. The council also approved a series of consent items including a $4.7 million GTIB loan and a development agreement for luxury apartments and a parking deck.

• Denied rezoning of 4413 and 4423 Arcado Rd from R1 to MU (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for contractor's office and showroom at 790 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd (4-0)
• Tabled Public Hearing Item No. 3 regarding CIC-2023-01 until September meeting (4-0)
• Approved zoning text amendments to Articles 6 and 10 via Ordinance No. 2023-613 (4-0)
• Approved development agreement with RangeWater for luxury apartments and parking deck (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of $4.7 million GTIB loan (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-09 amending FY23-24 General Fund departmental allocations (4-0)
• Approved property swap agreement with Gwinnett County for Hood Road / Bryson Park Realignment (4-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lilburn City Council work session includes public hearings on three rezoning/SUP requests and a zoning text amendment, plus agenda items covering a development agreement for luxury apartments and a parking deck, a $7.35M bond resolution, a $4.7M GTIB loan, a budget amendment, and several property/easement transactions. These are discussion items ahead of formal votes.

• Rezoning 4413 & 4423 Arcado Rd from R1 to MU for townhome subdivision (Ordinance 2023-614)
• SUP for contractor's office/showroom at 790 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd (Ordinance 2023-611)
• Development Agreement with RangeWater for luxury apartments and parking deck on Railroad Ave (Contract 59-2023)
• DDA bond resolution up to $7,350,000 for parking deck (Resolution 2023-03)
• GTIB loan of $4.7 million for unspecified purpose

Planning Commission

The Lilburn Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider several land-use applications, including a rezoning request that has been tabled to the next meeting, a change in conditions, a special use permit, and proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance. The meeting includes approval of minutes and agenda.

• RZ-2023-02: Rezone 4413 and 4423 Killian Hill Road (5.2 acres) from R1 to MU for 23 townhomes, 9 apartments, and commercial space — tabled to August 24, 2023
• CIC-2023-01: Change in conditions for property at 5125 Lawrenceville Hwy (RZ-2018-05)
• SUP-2023-02: Special use permit for construction office and cabinet showroom at 790 Indian Trail Lilburn Road
• Text amendment: Drive-thru restaurant use to require special use permit instead of administrative approval
• Text amendment: New criteria for Planning Commission members

The Planning Commission approved amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding restaurant drive-thrus and member training. The board also approved a special use permit with amended planting conditions and a case regarding Hood Road realignment. One rezoning case was tabled.

• Approved CIC-2023-01 regarding Hood Road realignment (3-0)
• Approved SUP-2023-02 with amended planting conditions (3-0)
• Approved Text Amendment to Lilburn Zoning Ordinance (3-0)
• Tabled RZ-2023-02 (3-0)
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority will consider authorizing up to $60 million in economic development revenue bonds for a capital project, plus two parking deck bond resolutions totaling $17.5 million. They will also vote on deeding right-of-way on Main Street to the city and paying up to $100,000 in legal fees to Seyfarth Shaw. The meeting includes a work session and regular meeting with public comment.

• Resolution 2023-02: up to $60,000,000 in bonds for a capital project
• Resolution 2023-03: up to $7,350,000 in bonds for a public parking deck
• Resolution 2023-04: up to $10,150,000 in bonds for a parking deck for RangeWater Development, LLC
• Authorization to deed right-of-way on Main Street to the City of Lilburn
• Authorization to pay up to $100,000 in legal fees to Seyfarth Shaw

The Downtown Development Authority approved three resolutions to issue revenue bonds for a luxury apartment project and a public-private parking deck. The board also authorized the transfer of a Main Street right-of-way to the city and approved legal fee payments.

• Approved Resolution 2023-02 for revenue bonds up to $60M for luxury apartments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 for revenue bonds up to $7.35M for public parking (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04 for revenue bonds up to $10.15M for private parking (6-0)
• Authorized deeding of Main Street right-of-way to the City of Lilburn (6-0)
• Approved legal fees for Seyfarth Shaw not to exceed $100,000 for FY23-24 (6-0)
• Increased FY22-23 authorized legal expenditures from $60,000 to $73,204.50 (6-0)
• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council Meeting

The Lilburn City Council will vote on several items, including adopting the 2023 millage rate, awarding a $328,053.93 street repair contract, and approving a fee schedule amendment. The agenda also includes appointments, contract ratifications, and routine approvals.

• Ordinance No. 2023-607 adopting the 2023 millage rate
• Contract No. 43-2023 with Garrett Paving Company, Inc. for street resurfacing ($328,053.93)
• Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 2023-09 (FY23-24 fee schedule)
• Appointment of Joann Nguyen as City Clerk
• Ratification of Contract No. 41-2023 (GMEBS retiree definition)

The City Council set the 2023 millage rate at 4.430 mills and awarded a street resurfacing contract to Garrett Paving Company, Inc. The council also appointed Joann Nguyen as City Clerk and approved amendments to the city fee schedule and a health program contract.

• Appointed Joann Nguyen as City Clerk (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Resolution No. 2023-09 regarding the FY23-24 fee schedule (4-0)
• Ratified Contract No. 41-2023 with GMEBS Life and Health (4-0)
• Awarded Contract No. 43-2023 for street repair and resurfacing to Garrett Paving Company, Inc. for $328,053.93 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-607 setting the 2023 millage rate at 4.430 mills (4-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lilburn City Council is holding a work session to discuss and prepare for votes on several items, including setting the 2023 millage rate, awarding a street resurfacing contract, and amending the city manager's powers. The agenda also includes appointments, fee schedule amendments, and a contract ratification. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Appointment of Joann Nguyen as City Clerk
• Amendment to FY23-24 fee schedule (Resolution 2023-09)
• Ratification of GMEBS retiree definition amendment (Contract 41-2023)
• Award street resurfacing contract to Garrett Paving Company for $328,053.93
• Resolution 2023-10 to set 2023 millage rate

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss financial reports, property updates, and development activities. The main action item is approval of Resolution No. 2023-01, which authorizes the DDA Chairman to sign documents to sell and convey all DDA-owned property to a purchaser. Public comment is scheduled, with Tim Chappell listed to speak.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2023-01 authorizing sale of DDA property
• Financial report for May 31, 2023
• Update on DDA property
• Update on Lilburn Community Improvement District and Lilburn Community Partnership
• Public comment by Tim Chappell

The Downtown Development Authority approved a resolution allowing the Chairman or a designee to sign documents to sell a commercial tract to Lilburn Township Partners, LLC. The board also approved the May 31, 2023, special meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-01 authorizing DDA Chairman or designee to sign documents for property sale to Lilburn Township Partners, LLC (4-0)
• Approved Special-Called DDA Meeting Minutes from May 31, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The Lilburn City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY2023-2024 budget of $20,832,694, along with several ordinances to update zoning and building codes to comply with state law. They will also consider an intergovernmental agreement for election equipment use and a new fee schedule.

• Public hearing and approval of Ordinance No. 2023-602 adopting the FY23-24 budget of $20,832,694 and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Public hearing and approval of Ordinance No. 2023-603 amending zoning ordinance for state House Bill 1405 notice, appeals, and quasi-judicial hearing procedures
• Approval of intergovernmental agreement with Gwinnett County for election equipment use in 2023 Municipal Elections
• Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-604 amending FY22-23 budget, increasing general fund revenue by $36,827 and creating 2023 SPLOST fund 324
• Approval of Resolution No. 2023-09 establishing FY23-24 fee schedule

The City Council adopted the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Council also approved updates to zoning and building ordinances to comply with state law. Several administrative items, including a new fee schedule and election equipment agreements, were approved.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-602 adopting the $20,832,694 FY 2023-2024 budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-603 amending the Zoning Ordinance for House Bill 1405 compliance (3-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Gwinnett County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections for 2023 Municipal Election equipment (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-604 amending FY22-23 Budget to increase General Fund revenue by $36,827 and establish 2023 SPLOST fund (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-605 amending Development Regulations regarding appeals procedures (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-606 replacing building regulations to align with state law (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-09 establishing the FY23-24 fee schedule (3-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority is holding a special-called meeting to review financial reports, property updates, and development activities. The main action items are approving a contract extension with Sycamore Consulting for the Railroad Avenue Redevelopment project and reimbursing board members for travel expenses related to the 2023 City Council Retreat.

• Approval of Sycamore Consulting, Inc. contract extension for 30 months, not to exceed $10,000.00, for Railroad Avenue Redevelopment hosting and support
• Approval to reimburse DDA Board members for additional travel expenses related to the 2023 City Council Retreat
• Financial report for April 30, 2023
• Updates on DDA property, Lilburn Community Improvement District, and Lilburn Community Partnership
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from March 15, 2023

The Downtown Development Authority approved a contract extension for the Railroad Avenue Redevelopment project and authorized travel reimbursements for board members. The board also reviewed financial reports and property updates, including a pending repayment to the city.

• Approved Sycamore Consulting, Inc. contract extension for Railroad Avenue Redevelopment project for 30 months, not to exceed $10,000 (6-0)
• Approved reimbursement of DDA Board members for additional travel expenses related to the 2023 City Council Retreat (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved April 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 19, 2023 Executive Session Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Approved November 16, 2022 Executive Session Meeting Minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Lilburn Planning Commission is meeting to consider a series of text amendments to the city's zoning ordinance. The changes aim to update outdated information, reclassify conditional uses, align with new state law on quasi-judicial decisions, and clarify definitions. This is a discussion and recommendation item, not a final decision.

• Text amendments to Articles 2, 3, 4, and 5 to remove outdated info and update references
• Amendments to Articles 6 and 7 reclassifying Conditional Uses to Special Use Permits or Administrative Conditional Approvals
• Article 10 changes to comply with new state law on public notice, hearings, and appeals for zoning changes
• Article 14 amendments to add, clarify, and remove definitions

The Planning Commission approved text amendments to the Lilburn Zoning Ordinance to comply with Georgia House Bill 1405. These changes update quasi-judicial hearing requirements, zoning procedures, and the classification of Conditional Uses.

• Approved Text Amendments to the Lilburn Zoning Ordinance (3-0)
• Approved May 25, 2023 Meeting Agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes (3-0)

City Council Meeting

The Lilburn City Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a special use permit for multifamily housing in CB zoning, a zoning text amendment on vehicle storage lots and event halls, the proposed FY23-24 budget, and the 2024 Comprehensive Plan kickoff. The council will also vote on a $1,000,000 CDBG grant application for sewer installation along Velva Way. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and announcements of community events.

• Ordinance 2023-600: SUP2023-01 for multifamily in CB zoning (RangeWater Real Estate)
• Ordinance 2023-602: Zoning text amendments on vehicle storage lots and event/banquet halls
• Public hearing on proposed FY23-24 budget (Ordinance 2023-603)
• Agenda Item 1: $1,000,000 CDBG grant application for sewer along Velva Way
• 2024 Comprehensive Plan public hearing kickoff

The City Council approved a Special Use Permit for a multifamily development on Railroad Avenue despite resident concerns regarding traffic and density. The council also amended the zoning ordinance regarding vehicle storage and banquet halls and authorized a grant application for sewer installation.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-600 for a 267-unit luxury multifamily complex (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-602 amending zoning text for vehicle storage lots and banquet halls (4-0)
• Authorized application for $1,000,000 CDBG funding for sewer installation along Velva Way (4-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 Executive Session Minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023 City Council Agenda (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Lilburn Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to consider a special use permit for a 267-unit luxury multi-family development on 5.37 acres along Railroad Avenue, and to review proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding vehicle storage lots and banquet/event halls. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from prior meetings.

• Special Use Permit SUP-2023-01 for 267-unit luxury multi-family community on 5.37 acres along Railroad Avenue
• Text amendment to zoning ordinance to add conditions for Vehicle Storage Lots
• Text amendment to amend zoning permissions for Banquet and Event Halls
• Text amendment to Article 7 Section 733 for Vehicle Storage uses

The Planning Commission approved text amendments to the Lilburn Zoning Ordinance regarding vehicle storage lots and banquet halls. A request for a special use permit for a 267-unit luxury apartment complex ended in a tie vote, resulting in no action.

• Approved text amendments to Lilburn Zoning Ordinance regarding vehicle storage lots and banquet/event halls (4-0)
• SUP-2023-01 for 267-unit apartment complex on Railroad Avenue resulted in a tie vote (2-2) to deny
• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The DDA approved funding for a public outreach website regarding Railroad Avenue developments. The board also authorized the search for a commercial developer for the First and Main assemblage and the negotiation of a new lease for Agavero Bus Parkside.

• Approved $7,000 purchase of professional services from Sycamore Consulting, Inc. for Railroad Avenue public outreach (6-0)
• Authorized Jenny Simpkins to identify a commercial developer for the DDA-owned assemblage at First and Main (6-0)
• Authorized Mark DeArmon to negotiate a new lease for Agavero Bus Parkside with Carlos (6-0)
• Approved March 15, 2023 draft meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The Lilburn City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one to allow multifamily housing in a CB zoning district, and another to rezone a parcel at 632 Harbins Rd to allow three single-family homes. The council will also consider a proclamation for Georgia Cities Week and approve minutes from the March 13 meeting.

• Public hearing on Ordinance SUP 2023-01 (RangeWater Real Estate) to allow multifamily in CB zoning
• Public hearing on Ordinance RZ-2023-01 (Genuine Mapping and Design LLC) to rezone 632 Harbins Rd from CB to R2 for three single-family homes
• Proclamation regarding Georgia Cities Week
• Approval of March 13, 2023 City Council meeting minutes
• Free recycling events: Great American Cleanup on April 15 (TV/monitor recycling $25 fee)

The City Council approved a rezoning request to allow three single-family detached homes at 632 Harbins Rd. A request for a special use permit for luxury multi-family apartments in Old Town Lilburn was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-601 to rezone 632 Harbins Rd from CB to R2 (4-0)
• Tabled Public Hearing No. 1 regarding Ordinance No. 2023-600 for luxury multi-family apartments until May 8, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Draft Minutes (4-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lilburn City Council work session includes two public hearings and votes on ordinances: one to allow multifamily housing in CB zoning and another to rezone 632 Harbins Road for three single-family homes. The agenda also features a housing update and a proclamation for Georgia Cities Week.

• Ordinance No. 2023-600: SUP2023-01 for multifamily in CB zoning (RangeWater Real Estate)
• Ordinance No. 2023-601: RZ-2023-01 to rezone 632 Harbins Road from CB to R2 for three single-family homes
• Housing update by City Planner Reid Turner
• Proclamation for Georgia Cities Week
• Free recycling and cleanup event April 15 at Lilburn City Hall

Planning Commission

The Lilburn Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider a special use permit for a 275-unit multifamily development on Railroad Avenue (requested to be tabled) and a rezoning application for three single-family homes on Harbins Road. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Special Use Permit SUP-2023-01 for 275-unit luxury multifamily on 5.37 acres along Railroad Avenue (requested to table to April 27)
• Rezoning RZ-2023-01 for 632 Harbins Road from CB to R-2 for three single-family homes
• Approval of draft minutes from February 23, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request to change 632 Harbins Rd from CB to R2 zoning. The approval includes conditions for owner-occupied residential use and the formation of a homeowners association. One special use permit request was tabled.

• Approved rezoning of 632 Harbins Rd from CB to R2 with staff conditions (3-0)
• Tabled SUP-2023-01 until April 27, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a financial report, property updates, and new business. Key decisions include approving a brokerage agreement, reimbursing the city $4,649 for retreat expenses, hiring a consultant for a Main Street master plan up to $75,000, and negotiating a development agreement for 57 Railroad Avenue.

• Approval of Tenant Buyer Exclusive Representation Agreement with SVN Creviston Realty, Inc.
• Reimburse City of Lilburn $4,649 for 2023 Annual Retreat expenses
• Engage consulting team for Main Street Master Plan and Design Guidelines, not to exceed $75,000
• Negotiate development agreement for 57 Railroad Avenue with Jennifer Tiberia

The Downtown Development Authority approved several agreements for brokerage, landscaping, and development. The board also authorized the release of an RFP for a Main Street Master Plan and Design Guidelines.

• Approved Tenant Buyer Exclusive Representation Agreement with SVN Creviston Realty, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $4,649.00 reimbursement to City of Lilburn for 2023 Annual Retreat expenses (4-0)
• Authorized staff to release an RFP for Main Street Master Planning and Design Guidelines (4-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with City of Lilburn for joint landscaping services (4-0)
• Approved negotiating a development agreement for 57 Railroad Avenue with Jennifer Tiberia (4-0)
• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Meeting

City Council approved a $297,764.91 change order for the Main Street/Railroad Avenue Streetscape project and the 2023 LCI Update. The council also approved the Master Conceptual Plan for The Preserve, Phase III. A public hearing regarding a multifamily special use permit was tabled.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-03 for The Preserve, Phase III Master Conceptual Plan (3-0)
• Approved $297,764.91 Change Order No. 1 and Final for Main Street/Railroad Avenue Streetscape, Phase I with BRTU Construction, inc. (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-04 adopting the 2023 LCI Update (3-0)
• Tabled public hearing for SUP 2023-01 (Range Water Real Estate) until April 10, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved February 13, 2023 City Council and Executive Session draft minutes (3-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lilburn City Council will hold a work session to discuss and likely vote on several items, including a special use permit for multifamily housing, approval of a master concept plan, adoption of an LCI update, and a change order for a streetscape project. The meeting also includes an Arbor Day proclamation and a retreat recap.

• Public hearing on SUP 2023-01 by RangeWater Real Estate for multifamily in CB zoning
• Resolution No. 2023-03 approving Master Concept Plan for The Preserve at Killian Hill, Phase III
• Resolution No. 2023-04 adopting the 2023 LCI Update
• Change order no. 1 to Contract No. 52-2022 for Main Street/Railroad Avenue Streetscape, Phase I, with BRTU Construction, Inc., in the amount of $297,764.91, bringing total to $1,965,128.91

Planning Commission

The Lilburn Planning Commission will consider a Special Use Permit request from RangeWater Real Estate to build a 275-unit luxury multifamily community on 5.37 acres along Railroad Avenue in Old Town Lilburn. The commission will also approve minutes from a December 2022 meeting. This is a public hearing and decision item.

• Special Use Permit SUP-2023-01 for 275-unit multifamily development on Railroad Avenue
• Parcels R6135 031(part), 187, 205, 222, and 243, zoned CB in Old Town Overlay District
• Applicant: RangeWater Real Estate
• Approval of draft minutes from December 15, 2022 special called meeting

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 15, 2022 special meeting. Case SUP-2023-01 was tabled until March 23, 2023, at the applicant's request.

• Approved February 23, 2023 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 15, 2022 Special Called Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Tabled case SUP-2023-01 until March 23, 2023 (4-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lilburn City Council is holding its 2023 annual retreat and special-called meeting in Greenville, South Carolina, over two days. The agenda includes presentations on the LCI Plan update, a comparison between Greenville and Lilburn, and facilitated discussions about city organization, resources, services, and development trends. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• LCI Plan Update presented by Tad Leithead, LCID Executive Director
• Presentation on City of Greenville by Assistant City Manager Shannon Larvin and Facilities and Parking Administrator Bill Foster
• Discussion on city organization, resources, and services
• Discussion on downtown topics and city-wide development trends

The City Council and staff conducted a two-day work session featuring presentations from city directors and a walking tour of Greenville, SC. Break-out visioning sessions focused on housing, economic development, land use, and transportation. No votes were taken during the session.

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss old business, including the January 31, 2023 financial report, updates on DDA property (specifically 57 Railroad Avenue), and development activities. New business includes appointing the 2023 DDA chairman and secretary. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appointment of 2023 DDA Chairman and Secretary
• Financial report for January 31, 2023
• Update on DDA property at 57 Railroad Avenue
• Update on Lilburn Community Improvement District and Lilburn Community Partnership
• Approval of December 21, 2022 meeting minutes

The Downtown Development Authority approved a contract for property appraisals to facilitate land transfers with RangeWater. The board also reappointed its 2023 leadership and reviewed financial reports for December 2022 and January 2023.

• Approved purchase of appraisal services from J. Lawson & Associates, LLC not to exceed $10,000 (6-0)
• Appointed Elmer Nash as 2023 Chairman, Hugh Wilkerson as Vice Chair, and Jenny Simpkins as Secretary (6-0)
• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council Meeting

The Lilburn City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on zoning changes to allow amusement game rooms in certain districts, plus related ordinances on coin-operated amusement machines and alcohol licensing. The consent agenda includes an $8 million loan application for the Railroad Avenue Extension, a development agreement with The Preserve at Killian Hill, and a board appointment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-597 to add amusement game rooms as accessory use in CB and U.S. 29 Overlay districts
• Ordinance 2023-598 on coin-operated amusement machine (COAM) devices and lotteries
• Resolution 2023-04 authorizing application for $8M Georgia Transportation and Infrastructure Bank loan for Railroad Avenue Extension
• Ordinance 2023-599 amending alcoholic beverage licensing regulations
• Approval of revised development agreement with The Preserve at Killian Hill, LLC

City Council approved a loan application for the Railroad Avenue Extension and updated zoning to allow amusement game rooms in specific districts. The council also approved a master conceptual plan for The Preserve, Phase III, and updated ordinances regarding COAM devices and alcoholic beverage licensing.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-597 adding Amusement Game Rooms as accessory use in CB and U.S. 29 Overlay districts (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Jahangir Hossain to the 2023 Merit Board (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-598 regarding coin operated amusement machine (COAM) devices, promotions, and lotteries (3-0)
• Approved Addendum No. 1 to Resolution No. 2023-01 regarding the 2023 Municipal Election Schedule (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-04 authorizing an $8M loan application from the Georgia Transportation and Infrastructure Bank for Railroad Avenue Extension (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-03 approving the Master Conceptual Plan for The Preserve, Phase III (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-599 amending Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, Article III regarding Licensing and Regulation (3-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lilburn City Council will hold a work session to discuss several agenda items, including a public hearing on an ordinance to allow amusement game rooms in certain zoning districts, appointments, and various ordinances. The most consequential item is a resolution authorizing an $8 million loan application for the Railroad Avenue Extension project. Other items include updates to alcohol beverage regulations and a development agreement with The Preserve at Killian Hill, LLC.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-597 to add amusement game rooms as accessory use in CB and U.S. 29 Overlay districts
• Appointment of Jahangir Hossain to the 2023 Merit Board
• Ordinance 2023-598 relating to coin-operated amusement machines and lotteries
• Resolution 2023-04 authorizing $8M loan application for Railroad Avenue Extension
• Development agreement with The Preserve at Killian Hill, LLC

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority will hold a work session and public meeting to discuss financial reports, DDA property updates, the Lilburn Community Improvement District and Partnership, development activities, and a Main Street program update from a consultant. The agenda is largely routine with no specific action items listed.

• Financial reports review
• DDA property update
• Lilburn Community Improvement District and Partnership update
• Development activities update
• Main Street Program update by consultant

City Council Meeting

The Lilburn City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on ordinances to define and regulate Amusement Game Rooms, including zoning and business licensing requirements. The council will also consider routine items such as 2023 appointments, the election schedule, and consenting to the expansion of the Lilburn Community Improvement District.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-597, amending zoning code to define Amusement Game Rooms
• Agenda Item No. 2: Approval of text amendments for business licensing of Amusement Game Rooms and Coin Operated Amusement Games (Ordinance No. 2023-598)
• Approval of 2023 city appointments to boards and commissions
• Approval of 2023 General Municipal Election Schedule (Resolution No. 2023-01)
• Resolution No. 2023-02 consenting to expansion of Lilburn Community Improvement District

The City Council approved the 2023 Mayor and City Council appointments, the general municipal election schedule, and the expansion of the Lilburn Community Improvement District. A proposed ordinance regarding Amusement Game Rooms was tabled until February 13, 2023.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-02 consenting to the expansion of the Lilburn Community Improvement District (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Mayor and City Council Appointments (4-0)
• Approved 2023 City of Lilburn General Municipal Election Schedule (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2023-597 regarding Amusement Game Rooms zoning regulations (4-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 City Council Executive Session Draft Minutes (4-0)

City Council Work Session

The Lilburn City Council will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several items, including a public hearing and ordinance to define and regulate Amusement Game Rooms, a related business licensing ordinance, the 2023 municipal election schedule, and a resolution consenting to the expansion of the Lilburn Community Improvement District. The meeting also includes approval of various appointments.

• Public hearing and Ordinance No. 2023-597 to add zoning regulations for Amusement Game Rooms
• Text amendments for business licensing and operational requirements for Amusement Game Rooms and Coin Operated Amusement Games
• Approval of 2023 City of Lilburn General Municipal Election Schedule
• Resolution No. 2023-02 consenting to expansion of the Lilburn Community Improvement District
• Motion to approve various appointments