Flowery Branch public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a voting session to approve Ordinance 657, which updates zoning codes to align with the comprehensive plan and clarify building standards. They will also consider a resolution to change bank account signatories for the new city manager and hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 118 acres to allow multi-family housing.
- Second reading of Ordinance 658 for a special election call
- Ordinance 657 update to zoning ordinance for code alignment and building standards
- Resolution 21-021 to change bank account signatories for new city manager
- Public hearing and first reading of rezoning request by Bill Stark (6 parcels, 118 acres, M-1 to R-3)
- Approval of November and December 2021 council meeting minutes
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a voting session and work session, deciding on appointments for City Clerk, Judge, and City Manager, and considering a zoning ordinance update (Ordinance 657) and a special election call (Ordinance 658). The agenda includes public hearings and comments.
- Appointment of Shelia Cooper as City Clerk
- Resolution 21-020 to approve Graham McKinnon as Judge
- Ordinance 657: zoning text amendments to align with comprehensive plan and codify building standards
- First reading of Ordinance 658: call for special election
- Appointment of Tonya Parrish as City Manager
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will consider rezoning requests for properties on Thurmon Tanner Parkway and three parcels, a variance for fuel pumps at 6477 McEver Road, and a resolution for water/sewer rate changes effective January 1, 2022. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment for FY2022.
- Rezoning of three parcels from TND to CBD (South Hall, LLC)
- Rezoning of 0 Thurmon Tanner Parkway from HB to M1 (Hines Acquisitions, LLC)
- Variance for fuel pumps in front of structure at 6477 McEver Road (Blessing Trader, Inc.)
- Resolution 21-018: Water/sewer rate changes effective Jan 1, 2022
- Resolution 21-019: 1st Quarter Budget Amendment for FY2022
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, deciding on several rezoning requests, a quarry annexation, insurance policies, water/sewer rate changes, and a hotel-motel tax increase. Public hearings and second readings are scheduled for the rezoning and annexation items.
- Rezone 5415 Mulberry Street (0.60 acre) from TND to HB
- Annex and rezone 9 parcels from Hall County AR III to M-2 for Vulcan Lands quarry
- Rezone 5205 Railroad Avenue from M1 to CBD
- Consider water/sewer rate changes effective Jan 1, 2022
- Second reading of Ordinance 379-C to raise hotel-motel tax to 8%
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a special called meeting to vote on a resolution declaring an emergency for public safety and property integrity, approve a change order with Summit Construction for the Mitchell Street Project, and amend the FY2022 budget. The meeting includes both a work session and a voting session for these items.
- Resolution declaring emergency for public safety and property integrity
- Change order with Summit Construction and Development, LLC for Mitchell Street Project
- Amendment to FY2022 budget
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session to consider several rezoning, annexation, and variance requests, including a proposed townhome community, a quarry operation, and commercial rezonings. The council will also vote on budget adjustments, intergovernmental agreements, and lease amendments.
- Annexation and rezoning of 6495 and 6509 McEver Road for a 152-lot townhome community by Fall Leaf Residential, LLC.
- Second reading to rezone 5512 McEver Road from NS to HB for JPC Design and Construction, LLC.
- Annexation and rezoning of nine parcels from Hall County AR III to M-2 with a conditional use permit for a quarry by Vulcan Lands, Inc.
- Rezoning of 0 Thurmon Tanner Parkway from HB to M1 by Hines Acquisitions, LLC.
- Variance request by Blessing Trader, Inc. to allow fuel pumps in front of the structure at 6477 McEver Road.
City Council
This is a special called City Council meeting with no listed action items. The agenda consists only of procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, an executive session, and adjournment. No decisions or discussions are specified in the agenda.
- Executive session scheduled
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session. They will consider annexing and rezoning two properties on McEver Road for a 152-lot townhome community, a rezoning request for three parcels from Traditional Neighborhood District to Central Business District, a contract with Peachtree Recovery Services, and two budget amendments. The agenda also includes consent items for meeting minutes and department reports.
- Annex and rezone 6495 and 6509 McEver Road for a townhome community (Fall Leaf Residential, LLC)
- Rezone three parcels from Traditional Neighborhood District (TND) to Central Business District (CBD) (South Hall, LLC)
- Contract with Peachtree Recovery Services, Inc.
- Resolution 21-013: Tenant Improvements/Leasing Commissions budget adjustment for FY2022
- Resolution 21-015: 4th Quarter budget amendment for FY2021
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on August 19, 2021. They will consider a request to operate an auto repair shop at a residentially zoned property, a rezoning request for a 2.08-acre tract, and a beer and wine license application. The agenda also includes routine department reports and public comments.
- Auto repair shop request at 5505 Gainesville Street (residentially zoned)
- Rezoning of 5512 McEver Road (2.08 acres) from NS to HB
- Beer and wine license for JP Flowery Branch at 5840 Phil Niekro Blvd
- Public comments limited to two minutes
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a public hearing, work session, and voting session on multiple land-use requests, including a quarry annexation, an auto repair shop in a residential zone, and several rezoning applications. The council will also consider a road paving contract, a salary increase ordinance, and grant applications.
- Vulcan Lands, Inc. annexation/rezoning of 9 parcels for a quarry with conditional use permit
- Calvin Tanner request to operate auto repair shop at 5505 Gainesville Street (residentially zoned)
- Kevin Hobgood rezoning of 5205 Railroad Avenue from M1 to CBD
- Blessing Trader, Inc. variance for fuel pumps at 6477 McEver Road
- Resolution 21-011: FY2021 Road Paving Program contract award to Sunbelt Asphalt
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and work session followed by a voting session. Items include a rezoning request, contracts for wastewater treatment plant services, a professional services contract, a conservation easement, acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act funds, and a salary increase ordinance for the mayor and council.
- Rezoning of 2.08 acres at 5512 McEver Road from NS to HB
- Clark, Patterson, and Lee proposal for wastewater treatment plant construction management
- Black and Veatch proposal for wastewater treatment facility capacity study
- Resolution 21-009: Mercer Group professional services contract and budget amendment
- Resolution 21-010: Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act funds
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold final votes on adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and setting the 2021 ad valorem tax rate. They will also consider multiple annexation and rezoning requests for properties on McEver Road, including a proposed townhome development by Fall Leaf Residential, LLC. Additional items include property exchanges, budget adjustments for digital sign repairs, and official adoption of the city’s comprehensive plan.
- Final vote on Ordinance 644 to adopt 3.264 millage rate for Tax Year 2021
- Final vote on Resolution 21-005 to adopt FY2022 annual budget
- Annexation and rezoning of 5575 McEver Road (Ordinances 639 & 640)
- Annexation and rezoning of 6495 and 6509 McEver Road for townhome development
- Budget adjustment for I-985 digital sign repairs (Resolution 21-006) with $13,000 quote
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a special called meeting with two first public hearings: one to adopt an ad valorem (property) tax rate for Tax Year 2021/Fiscal Year 2022, and another to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022 annual budget. The agenda includes three millage rate options (3.264, 3.116, and a presentation) and budget documents. Public comments are invited before adjournment.
- First public hearing on Ordinance 644 to adopt ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2021/FY2022 (millage rate options: 3.264 and 3.116)
- First public hearing on Resolution 21-005 to adopt FY2022 annual budget
- Public comments period
- Meeting at City Hall, 5410 West Pine Street, Flowery Branch, GA
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, with the main item being a second reading of a rezoning request to convert 118 acres from light industrial to multi-family residential for a new community of single-family homes and townhomes. The council will also consider first readings for a downtown rezoning, an annexation and rezoning on McEver Road, a hotel-motel tax increase to 8%, and a budget adjustment for I-985 sign repairs, plus property appraisals for a land exchange.
- Second reading of rezoning for 118 acres from M-1 to R-3 for residential community (ordinances 625-630)
- First reading of rezoning for three parcels from TND to CBD (South Hall, LLC)
- First reading of annexation and rezoning for 5575 McEver Road (ordinances 639, 640)
- First reading of Ordinance 279-C to increase hotel-motel tax to 8%
- Resolution 21-006 for I-985 digital sign repairs budget adjustment
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, with the main item being a second reading and vote on rezoning six parcels totaling 118 acres from M-1 (Light Industrial) to R-3 (Multi-Family) for a residential community of single-family homes and townhomes. The council will also consider first readings for a rezoning of three parcels to Central Business District, annexation and rezoning of 5575 McEver Road, a hotel-motel tax increase to 8%, and a budget adjustment for I-985 digital sign repairs. Property appraisals for a land exchange with Heritage Group Homes, LLC will be considered.
- Second reading of rezoning for 118 acres from M-1 to R-3 (ordinances 625-630) for residential community
- First reading of rezoning for three parcels from TND to CBD (South Hall, LLC)
- First reading of annexation and rezoning ordinances #639 and #640 for 5575 McEver Road
- First reading of Ordinance 279-C to increase hotel-motel tax to 8%
- Resolution 21-006 for I-985 digital sign repairs budget adjustment
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session, with first reads of two rezoning requests: one to modify conditions on a PUD parcel and another to rezone 118 acres from light industrial to multi-family for a residential community. The council will also consider a budget adjustment for repairs to 5318 Railroad Ave and The Depot, and make interim appointments.
- First read of rezoning for tax parcel 15047 000885 from PUD to PUD with modified conditions (NNP-Looper Lake, LLC)
- First read of rezoning six parcels (118+/- acres) from M-1 to R-3 for single-family and townhomes (Bill Stark), ordinances 625-630
- Resolution 21-004: Budget adjustment for 5318 Railroad Ave and The Depot repairs
- Heritage Homes Group, LLC Land Exchange Amendment
- Appointment of Vickie Short as Interim City Manager and Shelia Cooper as Interim Assistant City Clerk
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on April 15, 2021. Key items include a second public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan, a rezoning request for six parcels totaling 118 acres from light industrial to multi-family residential, and several contract awards. The council will also consider a sewer easement, a temporary sewer construction license agreement, and a development agreement with FB Partners.
- Rezoning of six parcels (118 acres) from M-1 to R-3 for single-family homes and townhomes (Ordinances 625-630)
- Award of contract for City-Wide Sign Project
- Bell Drive sewer easement for Mayor's signature
- License Agreement for Temporary Sewer Construction
- Award of contract for Large Meter Replacement Project
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold public hearings and a work session to consider two rezoning requests: one to annex and rezone 6495 and 6509 McEver Road for a townhome community, and another to modify conditions on a PUD at tax parcel 15047 000885. The council will also consider a beer and wine license for JP McEver Road and an AED budget adjustment. The voting session includes consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and the mayor's per diem.
- Public hearing: annex and rezone 6495 and 6509 McEver Road for townhome community (Fall Leaf Residential, LLC)
- Public hearing: rezone tax parcel 15047 000885 from PUD to PUD with modified conditions (NNP-Looper Lake, LLC)
- Beer and wine license for JP McEver Road at 5512 McEver Road, Ste. 104
- AED budget adjustment request
- Consent agenda: meeting minutes and mayor per diem
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a voting session to finalize two rezoning requests (Ordinance 623 and Ordinances 631–634) and adopt minor updates to utility rates (Resolution 20-020). The meeting also includes department reports and a presentation on the city’s transparency website.
- Rezone 118 acres from M-1 to R-3 for a residential community at Bill Stark’s request
- Second reading of Ordinances 631–634 for variances at 6026 Lights Ferry Road and three Morrow Drive addresses
- Second reading of Ordinance 623 for Bret Clark’s McEver mixed-use rezoning
- Adopt minor updates to Utility Rates Resolution 20-020 effective March 18, 2021
- Quarter 2 FY2021 financial update and ClearGov transparency presentation
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council is holding a special called meeting with a work session and a voting session. The sole item on the agenda is an addendum to the installment sale agreement with the Gainesville-Hall Development Authority for the redevelopment of Old Town. The council will discuss the addendum in the work session and then vote on it in the voting session.
- Addendum to Installment Sale Agreement with Gainesville-Hall Development Authority for Old Town redevelopment
- Work session and voting session on the addendum
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and work session on a rezoning request to change 118 acres from light industrial to multi-family residential for a housing development. The council will also discuss a conditional use permit for a car wash, a mixed-use rezoning, variance requests for four properties, and a land exchange. A voting session will follow to act on several items, including the car wash permit and variance ordinances.
- Rezoning of six parcels (118 acres) from M-1 to R-3 for single-family homes and townhomes
- Conditional Use Permit for a car wash in Highway Business District
- First read of Ordinances 631-634 for variances at 6026 Lights Ferry Road and 6040, 6041, 6043 Morrow Drive
- Land exchange agreement with Heritage Homes Group
- Work session discussion on Ordinance 623 (Bret Clark mixed-use rezoning)
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a work session and voting session on February 18, 2021. They will consider a conditional use permit for a car wash and a rezoning for a mixed-use development, along with variance requests and monthly department reports.
- Conditional Use Permit for car wash by JPC Design and Construction in Highway Business District
- First reading of Ordinance 2020-623, rezoning by Bret Clark for McEver mixed-use
- Variance requests for 6026 Lights Ferry Road and 6040, 6041, 6043 Morrow Drive by Hillgrove Homes
- Monthly reports from City Manager, Finance, Planning, Police, Public Works, Water/Wastewater
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and work session on a rezoning request for six parcels totaling 118+ acres from M-1 (Light Industrial) to R-3 (Multi-Family) for a residential community of single-family homes and townhomes. The applicant has requested the case be tabled until the March 4, 2021 meeting. The council will also discuss a stormwater utility and impact fees, a new Operations Development Charge, and several staffing requests. The voting session includes approval of a lease with American Eagle Mortgage, a Leads on Line contract, and GEFA loan documents.
- Rezoning request by Bill Stark for 118+ acres from M-1 to R-3 for residential community (tabled to March 4)
- Variance requests for four properties by Hillgrove Homes
- Discussion of Ordinance #2020-623 rezoning by Bret Clark (McEver mixed-use)
- Consider approval of New Operations Development Charge
- Lease with Lend USA, LLC d/b/a American Eagle Mortgage for 5514 Main Street
City Council
The Flowery Branch City Council will hold a public hearing and work session, then a voting session. They will consider a conditional use permit for a car wash, first readings of two rezonings, second readings of two other rezonings, a new operations development charge, an intergovernmental agreement with Hall County for GIS services, and an ordinance setting 2021 election qualifying fees. The agenda also includes routine items like surplus vehicle auction and department reports.
- Conditional Use Permit for car wash by JPC Design and Construction in Highway Business District
- First reading of Ordinance #2020-623: rezoning by Bret Clark for McEver mixed-use
- Second reading of Ordinance #20-621 and #20-622: rezoning requests by Eberly & Associates for Falcon Parkway
- New Operations Development Charge
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Hall County for GIS services