Doraville public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider several land use items including a conditional use permit for a place of worship on Stewart Road and a variance for property on Pleasantdale Road. The meeting also includes discussions regarding House Bill 581, mini-roundabouts, and an amicus brief for the case of Chang v. City of Milton.
- Conditional use permit for a place of worship at 3679 & 3685 Stewart Road
- Variance for fence height and opacity in the T-3 district
- Variance for land disturbance within a stream buffer at 4303 Pleasantdale Road
- City-initiated rezoning request for properties annexed from unincorporated DeKalb County
- Vehicle purchase of a 2024 GMC Savana Passenger Van
Downtown Development Authority
The Doraville Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss downtown development business. Key items include the FY25 budget presented by Treasurer China Agu, a potential amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding with Kauffman Realty Group, LLC, and an amendment to the DDA application. The board will also adopt 2025 meeting dates as set by city council.
- FY25 Budget presented by Board Treasurer China Agu
- Potential Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with Kauffman Realty Group, LLC.
- 2025 Board Meeting Dates adopted by Doraville City Council
- Amendment to the DDA Application presented by Authority Attorney Cecil McLendon
- Approval of September 24, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
The Doraville Planning Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes and consider three zoning cases, including a city-initiated rezoning and two land use variances. The meeting will also include staff comments and training opportunities for 2025.
- Approval of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes
- V-24-09: Land disturbance approval at 4303 Pleasantdale Road
- V-24-10: Driveway variance request at 3401 Pin Oak Circle
- Z-24-06: City-initiated rezoning for annexed properties
- Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025
Art Commission
The Doraville Art Commission meeting will consider several discussion items, including proposals for artwork on park benches, an ART Drop event, a tribute to Southern Rock and the 50‑year anniversary of Freebirds, and the creation of an artist database. The commission will also review and adopt the Art Commission Calendar for 2025, which has been approved by the City Council. No other business is listed.
- Art on the Park Benches – discussion of proposed artwork for park benches
- ART Drop – discussion of planned community art event
- Tribute to Southern Rock & 50 years of Freebirds – discussion of commemorative project
- Artist Database – discussion of creating a database of local artists
- Art Commission Calendar 2025 – adoption of calendar approved by City Council
City Council (Zoning)
The City Council (Zoning) will consider a final vote on a text amendment to introduce regulatory standards for accessory units, along with second-read votes on a two-part variance at 2680 Harber Valley Drive and a conditional use permit for a place of worship at 3679 & 3685 Stewart Road. New business includes first-read public hearings on fence regulation amendments and a two-part fence height/opacity variance, plus a resolution to create a Doraville Facilities Authority. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a Buford Highway landscape project.
- Second read of text amendment A-24-05 to introduce regulatory standards for accessory dwelling units
- Two-part variance V-24-04 at 2680 Harber Valley Drive for stream buffer encroachment and front yard setback reduction
- Conditional use permit CUP-24-05 for a place of worship at 3679 & 3685 Stewart Road
- First read of text amendment A-24-06 to amend fence regulations in Livable Community Form-Based Code districts
- Resolution to request creation of a Doraville Facilities Authority
City Council
The Doraville City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2024, to consider several consent agenda items and new business. Key action items include approval of an agreement with Waste Pro for waste services, discussion of HB 581, and City Center Development Agreements. The council will also discuss library updates, pedestrian safety on Buford Highway, a traffic circle, sidewalk improvements on Woodwin Road, and a time capsule project.
- Consent agenda: Amended Agreement with Maria Coates (Municipal Courts Spanish Interpreter)
- Consent agenda: ITB 24-006 Concrete Curb & Traffic Island Project
- Consent agenda: Vehicle Purchase
- New Business: Approval of an Agreement with Waste Pro
- New Business: City Center Development Agreements
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a citywide text amendment to fence regulations for Livable Community Form-Based Code districts. The body will also review a variance request for a property on Cedar Pine Way regarding fence height and opacity.
- Case A-24-06: Citywide text amendment to fence regulations in Livable Community Form-Based Code districts
- Case V-24-08: Variance request for 2664 Cedar Pine Way to increase fence height to 6-feet and opacity to 100%
City Council (Zoning)
The City Council is holding public hearings on several zoning variances and a proposal to rezone 168 properties from R-4 to either R-3 or RSFA. The body is also discussing text amendments to eliminate R-4 district standards and introduce regulations for accessory units.
- Z-24-05: Proposal to rezone 168 properties from R-4 to R-3 (apartments) or RSFA (single-family attached)
- A-24-05: Text amendment to introduce regulatory standards for accessory units
- CUP-24-05: Conditional use permit for a place of worship at 3679 & 3685 Stewart Road
- Z-24-04: Second read for rezoning 30 properties in Oakcliff Estates on Windsor Oak Drive and English Oak Drive
- V-24-04: Variance request for a new home at 2680 Harber Valley Drive regarding stream buffers and setbacks
City Council
The Doraville City Council will consider Resolution 2024-45 to issue $10,000,000 in general obligation bonds. A consent agenda includes a resolution supporting Bus Rapid Transit expansion on Buford Highway and a hydro excavation and cleaning project for a special tax district. Council members will discuss a process for naming new streets, sidewalk and public area improvements, and the future of the Doraville Art Center. The meeting also sets 2025 council meeting dates.
- Resolution 2024-45: authorize $10,000,000 general obligation bonds
- Consent agenda: resolution supporting Bus Rapid Transit expansion on Buford Highway
- Consent agenda: 2024 Hydro Excavation & Cleaning Project (Special Tax District) – ITB 24-005
- Discussion: develop a process for naming new streets and other infrastructure
- Discussion: sidewalk and public area improvements
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss amendments to project timelines and payment structures for two developments. The body will also consider an intergovernmental agreement for financial and support services.
- Resia/Lotus Grove: Request to amend Project Timeline in Memorandum of Understanding
- Kaufman/5497 Buford Highway: Request to amend Project Timeline and Payment Structure in Memorandum of Understanding
- Intergovernmental Agreement for financial and support services to the DDA
- Downtown Development Authority of the City of Doraville Application
City Council (Zoning)
The City Council will conduct a first read and public hearing for the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget. The body is also considering several conditional use permits, a rezoning request for the Oakcliff Estates neighborhood, and a text amendment regarding street design.
- 2025 Fiscal Year Budget (Public Hearing)
- CUP-24-04: Precious metal dealer at 6035 Peachtree Road, Suite C-216
- CUP-24-03: Indoor amusement park at 4280 Northeast Expressway
- Z-24-04: Rezoning 30 properties in Oakcliff Estates on Windsor Oak Drive and English Oak Drive
- A-24-04: Text amendment regarding street design and prohibition of new dead-end streets
City Council
The City Council will conduct the first public hearing for the FY2025 Budget. Members are also considering charter changes regarding elections and vacancy fillings, as well as a paving project for Bankers Industrial Drive.
- First public hearing for FY2025 Budget
- Resolution for charter changes regarding Mayor and Council vacancies and plurality elections
- Paving project for Bankers Industrial Drive
- License agreement with MARTA for a digital sign on Buford Highway
- Intergovernmental Agreement for financial and support services to the Downtown Development Authority
City Council (Zoning)
The Doraville City Council will discuss a new contract for Civic Forward Strategies and a proposal for residential sanitation services. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as task orders for the Aquatics Plan and Honeysuckle Park Master Plan, a resolution adopting paid parental leave, and a street renaming. Unfinished business includes a charter amendment on councilmember replacement, and discussion items cover GIS improvements and housing flexibility for homestead exemption owners.
- Civic Forward Strategies contract (presented by City Manager Chris Eldridge)
- Residential sanitation services proposal (presented by City Manager Chris Eldridge)
- Aquatics Plan Task Order (consent agenda)
- Honeysuckle Park Master Plan Task Order (consent agenda)
- Resolution adopting paid parental leave (consent agenda)
City Council
The City Council will address discussions regarding subdivision parking and street safety. The consent agenda includes items related to a special election, drainage projects, and employee handbook updates.
- Special Election for District 1 on November 5, 2024
- McClave Drive Drainage Project (ITB 24-003)
- Design and Engineering Services for Parks, Trails and Urban Area Project (RFQ 24-004)
- Encroachment Agreement for retaining wall at Towns at Creekside
- Peachtree Industrial Sidewalk CDBG Grant Agreement
City Council Special Called Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 millage rate. Finance Director China Agu is scheduled to present this item.
- Public hearing for the 2024 millage rate
City Council
The City Council will consider a conditional use permit for an event hall at 5953 Buford Highway. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding the 2024 millage rate and a proposed rezoning of properties on Windsor Oak Drive and English Oak Drive.
- Conditional use permit for an event hall at 5953 Buford Highway Suite 102 & 103
- Public hearing for the 2024 Millage Rate
- Public hearing for rezoning thirty properties on Windsor Oak Drive and English Oak Drive
- Award of RFP 24-001 to NOVA Engineering & Environmental, LLC for Building Services
- Amendment to city building permit fees in response to HB 461
Art Commission
The Art Commission will discuss updates on ongoing art projects, including park benches and electrical boxes. The meeting also covers potential artwork for utility boxes at several intersections.
- Updates on park bench art projects
- Updates on electrical box art projects
- Potential utility box artwork at Tilly Mill and Van Fleet Cir
- Potential utility box artwork at New Peachtree Rd and Park Ave
- Potential utility box artwork at Oakcliff Rd. & Buford Hwy Blvd
City Council
The Doraville City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024 millage rate. Finance Director China Agu will present the information.
- Public Hearing for the 2024 Millage Rate
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including streetscape and path projects. The agenda also includes a continuation of the noise ordinance discussion.
- Awarding RFQ 24-002 to Keck + Wood for the Flowers Road Multiuse Path
- Awarding RFQ 24-003 to Stantec for the Shallowford Road Streetscape Project
- Review of proposed street names for townhouse community at Van Fleet Circle and Ridgeway Drive
- Noise Ordinance Continuation
- Service Agreement with Walker Landscaping
Downtown Development Authority
The authority will review investment requirements and a project timeline amendment for Resia. The City Attorney will also present on various applications and potential future steps for the authority.
- Resia investment requirements and project timeline amendment
- City Attorney application presentation
- Discussion of potential future steps for the Development Authority
- Approval of certain actions pursuant to standing authority
Art Commission
The Art Commission will review updates on ongoing art projects involving park benches and electrical boxes. The meeting also includes discussion regarding commissioner terms and focus areas for 2024.
- Updates on Park Benches art projects
- Updates on Electrical Boxes art projects
- Review of Resolutions and Commissioner Terms Chart
- Discussion of 2024 focus areas
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an event hall at 5953 Buford Highway. The agenda also includes a resolution to name the park at 2581 Assembly Boulevard 'Doraville Park.' Additionally, the council will present proclamations for National Police Week and AAPI Heritage Month.
- Conditional use permit for an event hall greater than 3,000 SF at 5953 Buford Highway Suite 102 & 103
- Resolution naming the park at 2581 Assembly Boulevard 'Doraville Park'
- National Police Week Proclamation
- Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month Proclamation
Urban Redevelopment Agency
The agency will meet to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes officer appointments presented by the City Attorney.
- Approval of URA Meeting Minutes from April 10, 2024
- Officer Appointments
City Council
The council will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to city noise regulations. The agenda also includes an update on the N. Dekalb-Gateway85 CID freight and traffic study and discussions about park naming.
- Public hearing for proposed amendments to City of Doraville noise regulations
- Expansion of English Oak Park via a combination plat at 4066 English Oak Drive and 3318 Shady Oak Drive
- 2024 Capital Street Resurfacing Project
- Appointments to the Doraville Art Commission, Urban Redevelopment Agency, and Downtown Authority
City Council
The City Council will consider several zoning items including a townhome development on Carver Drive and a nightclub use at Buford Highway. The meeting also includes discussions on text amendments for city ordinances and stream buffer encroachments.
- Rezoning request for 84-unit townhome development at 4098, 4108 & 4118 Carver Drive
- Conditional use permit for nightclub use at 5382 Buford Highway Suite A
- Text amendment regarding City Council limitations on granting variances
- Text amendment to include definitions and standards for outdoor lighting
- Public art recommendation for 'Morning Calm Mural' at 2421 Van Fleet Circle
City Council
The City Council will consider resolutions regarding Urban Redevelopment Agency revenue bonds and a new debt management policy. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning for IV therapy clinics and potential park access via an Avery Park HOA lease.
- Purchase of two new Leaf Trucks for Public Works
- Parcel combination at 2674 Woodwin Road
- Resolution authorizing Urban Redevelopment Agency Revenue Bonds, Series 2024
- Adopting a Financial Management Policy for Debt Management Practices
- Discussion on zoning rules for IV Therapy and Cryotherapy clinics
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution in support of 2024 General Assembly’s S.B. 558. This measure would allow a referendum to annex certain unincorporated properties into the City of Doraville.
- Resolution in support of 2024 General Assembly’s S.B. 558 regarding property annexation
Art Commission
The Art Commission is reviewing a public art evaluation for the 'Morning Calm' mural at 2421 Van Fleet Circle. The meeting also includes updates on park bench projects, electrical box projects, and a historical marker plaque regarding Studio One.
- Public Art Evaluation: 'Morning Calm' mural by Julia Chon at 2421 Van Fleet Circle
- Discussion of Studio One Historical Marker Plaque (20”x 38’)
- Update on Park Bench art projects for Honeysuckle Dog Park, Bernald Halpern Park, Autumn Park, Chicopee Park, and Community Garden
- Update on Electrical Box art projects
City Council
The Doraville City Council is reviewing several zoning requests and city business. This includes a proposal for an 84-unit townhome development and a permit for nightclub use at a Buford Highway restaurant. The council will also consider a grant for streambank restoration at Northwoods Community Garden.
- Rezoning request for an 84-unit townhome development at 4098, 4108 & 4118 Carver Drive
- Conditional use permit for nightclub use at 5382 Buford Highway Suite A
- Text amendment to include definitions and standards for outdoor lighting
- Federal 319 Grant Contract for streambank restoration at Northwoods Community Garden
- Proposed street names for the Lotus Grove development site
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority will consider a resolution regarding Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC's compliance with a 2017 development agreement. The board will also review non-recourse financing arrangements using the Authority’s interest in the Lotus Grove Project as collateral. Additionally, a proposed regular meeting schedule was presented.
- Resolution regarding Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC compliance with a June 1, 2017 agreement
- Financing arrangements pledging interest in the Lotus Grove Project as collateral
- Proposed regular meeting schedule for the Authority
City Council
The City Council will review several consent agenda items including stormwater fee increases and various renovation contracts. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Co-Responder Program and discussions regarding permit standards and variance limitations.
- 3% increase for 2024 Stormwater fees
- Dog Park Fence Contract Approval
- Mini Pitch Renovation Contract Approval
- Tennis Court Renovation Contract Approval
- Stormwater Repair at 3455 Raymond Drive
City Council
The City Council will consider a conditional use permit for nightclub operations at an existing restaurant on Buford Highway. The meeting also includes discussions on outdoor lighting standards and engineering services for New Peachtree Road.
- Conditional use permit for nightclub use at 5382 Buford Highway Suite A
- Text amendment to Chapter 5 regarding outdoor lighting standards
- Service agreement with Toole Design for the Buford Highway Safety Action Plan
- Engineering services contract for New Peachtree Road streetscape and multiuse path
- Variance request for a retaining wall at 4412 Glenda Way
City Council
The council will consider a moratorium on conditional use permit applications for nightclubs. The meeting also includes discussions regarding leaf truck purchase options and a fireworks ordinance.
- Moratorium on nightclub Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications
- Facility Use Agreement with Atlanta Flames
- Stormwater Extent of Service Policy
- Leaf Truck Purchase Options
- Fireworks Ordinance discussion