Johns Creek, Georgia

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from MaryAnn Romero-Rallis to allow encroachment into the 75-foot stream buffer at 9625 Rod Road to construct a deck. Other business includes approval of prior minutes and departmental updates.

• V-26-0007: Variance request for 75-foot stream buffer encroachment to build a deck at 9625 Rod Road

Mini Retreat

The Johns Creek City Council holds a mini retreat to discuss strategic goals, city finances, and an action item. They will consider a real estate agreement with McDonald Land Holdings, LLC for 5.86 acres at 11555 Medlock Bridge Road. Discussions include Arts & Culture, Public Safety, Economic Development, Recreation and Parks, and Transportation/Connectivity. Financial topics include the FY2026 millage rate and FY2027 budget process.

• Real Estate Agreement with McDonald Land Holdings, LLC for 5.86 acres at 11555 Medlock Bridge Road
• Discussion of FY2026 Millage Rate
• FY2027 Budget Process
• Strategic goals review: Arts & Culture, Public Safety, Economic Development, Recreation and Parks, Transportation/Connectivity
• Executive sessions (two on agenda)

Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Committee

The Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Committee will discuss final details for the July 3 America 250 celebration, including a potential committee role and time capsule plans. The committee will also consider options for renaming the Newtown Park Amphitheater, including commercial sponsorship or formalizing the current unofficial name. Approval of minutes from the April 9 meeting is on the agenda.

• America 250 final discussion: committee role and time capsule outreach
• Newtown Amphitheater renaming: Council seeks feedback on sponsorship or formal naming
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2026 meeting
• City update from staff
• Time capsule fact sheet review

Public Participation Meeting

This public participation meeting is a hearing to consider a rezoning and variance request (RZ-26-0001 & VC-26-0001) for property at 11180 Medlock Bridge Road. The applicant will present their proposal, followed by a question-and-answer session with residents.

• Rezoning and variance petition for 11180 Medlock Bridge Road

Planning Commission Meeting

The Johns Creek Planning Commission will hear a zoning ordinance text amendment to define Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) terms and allow vertiports as a special use in certain zoning districts. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and departmental updates.

• A-26-004 – Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment: Establish definitions for AAM, eVTOL aircraft, and vertiports; allow vertiports as special use in specified districts

City Council

The Johns Creek City Council will vote on several action items, including a $1.5 million contract for road resurfacing and patching, an engineering contract for the Medlock Bridge Trail, and an intergovernmental agreement with Forsyth County for jail services. Also under consideration are ordinance amendments to ethics complaint procedures and municipal court bail bonding requirements. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Construction contract with Allied Paving Contractors, Inc. for $1,522,563 for 2026 Main Roads Resurfacing and Patching
• Engineering contract with Barge Design Solutions for $143,312 for the Medlock Bridge Road Trail Project
• Intergovernmental agreement with Forsyth County for use of the jail
• Ordinance amending Article IX, Code of Ethics (O2026-06-09)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Municipal Court bail requirements (O2026-06-10)

Work Session

The Johns Creek City Council is holding a work session to discuss several policy items, including e-bike and electric scooter regulations in parks, landscaping and tree replanting policy options, a multi-modal transportation policy with a scoring matrix, and revisions to home occupation regulations. Council will also consider a decision on naming an asset and review routine non-discussion items such as a jail intergovernmental agreement with Forsyth County and an annual contract award for road resurfacing.

• Discussion of e-bike and electric scooter use in city parks
• Landscaping and tree replanting policy options
• Multi-modal transportation policy and scoring matrix
• Review of home occupation regulations and prohibited uses
• Intergovernmental agreement with Forsyth County for jail services and bonding requirements ordinance update

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will discuss potential adjustments to the fourth-quarter 2026 special events schedule, including coordination with the Medley development for Diwali and the Holly Jolly Block Party, as well as a possible renaming of the Arts Festival. The committee will also consider approving the April 15 meeting minutes and receive a departmental update on recent events and park improvements.

• Consideration of meeting minutes from April 15, 2026
• Potential adjustments for Diwali event on November 7, 2026 at the Boardwalk and City Hall parking lot
• Coordination with Medley for Holly Jolly Block Party, originally scheduled December 4, 2026
• Discussion of renaming the Arts Festival (planned September 26, 2026 at the Boardwalk)
• Departmental update on recent events (Easter Bunny Hop, Boardwalk Grand Opening) and park facility improvements (Morton Road, Ocee Park, Newtown Park)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request (V-26-0006) from David Malaeev to allow an encroachment into the rear yard setback at 4810 Jones Bridge Woods Drive for a home addition. The property is zoned R-4 (Single-Family Dwelling District) Conditional. The board will also vote on approving the April 21, 2026 minutes and receive departmental updates.

• Variance V-26-0006: encroachment into rear yard setback at 4810 Jones Bridge Woods Drive for a home addition (R-4 Conditional zoning)

City Council

The council will vote on awarding a $435,030 construction contract with a 10% contingency to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for an overflow parking lot at Cauley Creek Park. Consent agenda items include an ordinance to merge the Construction Board of Appeals with the Board of Zoning Appeals, and a resolution to add boardwalk rental fees to the fee schedule. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Consideration of $435,030 contract with Backbone Infrastructure, LLC plus 10% contingency for overflow parking lot at Cauley Creek Park
• Ordinance to consolidate the Construction Board of Appeals with the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Resolution to amend the fee schedule to add boardwalk rental fees
• Approval of April 20, 2026 work session summary and council meeting minutes

Work Session

The Johns Creek City Council holds a work session to discuss several items, including ethics ordinance updates, special events for 2026, and multiple options for the Nesbit Trail width. They will also consider an appeals notification process, street lights at major intersections, and routine business items such as a parking ordinance amendment, a resolution supporting grant applications for transportation projects, and a Medlock Trail agreement with GDOT.

• Ethics Ordinance Updates (15 min discussion)
• Special Events Options for 2026 (30 min)
• Nesbit Trail Width Options: 10-ft, 8-ft, 5-ft sidewalk, and hybrid (30 min)
• Street Lights at Major Intersections with additional data from JCPD (15 min)
• Medlock Trail Project Framework Agreement with GDOT and conceptual engineering contract

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two variance requests for encroachments into the 75-foot stream buffer: one for a deck at 535 Ashvale Overlook, and another for a new single-family home at 9105 Barkston Drive. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair.

• Variance V-26-0004: 535 Ashvale Overlook – Encroachment into 75-foot stream buffer to construct a deck (R-4 Conditional zoning)
• Variance V-26-0005: 9105 Barkston Drive – Encroachment into 75-foot stream buffer to construct a new single-family home (CUP Conditional zoning)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

The Johns Creek City Council will approve the March 30, 2026 work session summary and meeting minutes, adopt the agenda, and receive the manager's March 2026 financial report. The council will conduct public hearings on two zoning text amendments: one to amend Section 4.12 Home Occupation to prohibit uses incompatible with residential properties, and another to amend Articles III and IX to define "Secondhand Dealership in Precious Metals and Gems" and permit it within C-2 (Community Business). Additional items include routine reports, announcements, and public comment.

• Approve March 30, 2026 Work Session Summary and Council Meeting Minutes (Agenda Item E.1)
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment O2026-04-06 to amend Section 4.12 Home Occupation
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment O2026-04-07 to amend Articles III and IX for secondhand precious metals dealers in C-2
• Manager's Monthly Report – March 2026 financial report (Agenda Item J.1)
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, total 30 minutes (Agenda Item I)

Work Session

The work session will discuss revisions to the city's ethics ordinance, options for a Construction Board of Appeals, and the TSPLOST III project list. Also on the agenda are cricket programming and field rental options, a construction contract award for Cauley Creek parking expansion, and makerspace location options. The council will also consider new boardwalk rental fees as a routine non-discussion item.

• Ethics Ordinance Updates (continued discussion)
• Construction Board of Appeals Options
• TSPLOST III Project List
• Cauley Creek Parking Expansion Construction Contract Award
• Boardwalk Rental Fees (new fee schedule)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will discuss and consider three options for cricket field use at Shakerag Park and Cauley Creek Park: a JCSA-run league, staff-managed rentals, or a continued partnership. The committee will also consider rental fees for the Boardwalk at Town Center and approve meeting minutes from March 18, 2026.

• Cricket Programming and Field Rental Options: three models presented by staff
• Boardwalk Rental Fees: discussion on setting a policy for renting portions of the park
• Approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• March 2026 Department Update with programming and facility improvement reports

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider two zoning ordinance text amendments. One proposal addresses home occupations to prohibit uses incompatible with residential properties, while the other proposes a new definition for secondhand dealerships in precious metals and gems.

• A-26-002: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment regarding Section 4.12 - Home Occupation
• A-26-003: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to establish 'Secondhand Dealership in Precious Metals and Gems' definition
• Permitting secondhand metal and gem dealerships within the C-2 (Community Business) zoning district

Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Committee

The Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Committee will discuss continued planning for the July 3 America 250 celebration at The Boardwalk. Items include sponsorship tiers (Fireworks $10,000, Gold $5,000, etc.), photo backdrop options, youth engagement via Parade of Stars, and time capsule contents. They will also consider approving minutes from Feb 12, 2026.

• Approval of Feb 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• America 250 sponsorship tiers: Fireworks $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,000, Bronze $1,000, Community $250
• Discussion of photo backdrop options: balloon displays, Declaration/Constitution cutouts, interactive face-insert stations
• Youth engagement: Parade of Stars and possible student readings from founding documents or quotes
• Time capsule items: letters, photos, drone maps, flash drive from schools

City Council

The City Council will vote on consent agenda items, including adoption of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, a resolution revising stormwater service fee rates based on an inflation index, and supplemental agreements with the National Parks Service for the Chattahoochee Greenway. A public hearing will be held on a zoning text amendment to allow replacement of chain-link fencing adjacent to right-of-way when impacted by road projects. The council will also receive the FY2025 audit presentation and the Manager's monthly report.

• Adoption of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (G.4)
• Resolution revising stormwater service fee rates based on an inflation index (G.2)
• Supplemental agreements with National Parks Service for Chattahoochee Greenway (G.3)
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment for chain-link fencing replacement (M.1)
• Ordinance amending boards, commissions, and committees (G.1)

Work Session

The Johns Creek City Council holds a work session to discuss a local maintenance and improvement grant allocation and the feasibility of vertiports. The agenda also includes routine updates to the ethics ordinance and two zoning text amendments: one to modernize home occupation regulations and another to regulate secondhand dealerships. No votes are taken; these items are for discussion only.

• Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant Allocation (discussion)
• Vertiports feasibility discussion
• Ethics Ordinance Updates (non-discussion)
• Zoning text amendment to update home occupation regulations (non-discussion)
• Zoning text amendment to regulate secondhand dealerships (non-discussion)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will consider approving the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes and discuss Boardwalk Town Center. The committee will also receive updates on department programs, upcoming events, and park projects. Council recently approved the Parks without Borders agreement, directed staff to prepare an activation policy for Boardwalk Town Center, and terminated the Makerspace design-build contract.

• Discussion of Boardwalk Town Center activation policy
• Council's directive to prepare activation policy for Boardwalk Town Center
• Parks without Borders agreement approved by Johns Creek and Alpharetta
• Council terminated Makerspace design-build contract
• Upcoming park projects: signage at Morton Road and State Bridge Park, Newtown Park basketball court renovation, overhead netting at Ocee Park, cricket cage improvement at Shakerag Park

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals will review three variance applications. One request seeks to cut the required 40‑foot landscape strip to 20 feet at 7895 McGinnis Ferry Road. The other two requests involve encroachments into a 75‑foot stream buffer at 6903 Downs Avenue and a 35‑foot rear‑yard setback at 8855 N Mount Drive. The meeting also includes approval of the November 18, 2025 minutes and departmental updates.

• Variance V-26-0001: Reduce 40‑ft landscape strip to 20 ft at 7895 McGinnis Ferry Road (Mixed Use District)
• Variance V-26-0002: Encroach into 75‑ft stream buffer for a deck at 6903 Downs Avenue (Community Unit Plan District)
• Variance V-26-0003: Encroach into 35‑ft rear‑yard setback for a sunroom at 8855 N Mount Drive (Community Unit Plan District)
• Approval of November 18, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes
• Departmental updates

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment (A-26-001) to allow replacement of fences adjacent to rights-of-way when impacted by city or state road projects, and to modify permit requirements for new and replacement fences. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and departmental updates.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment A-26-001: allow replacement of fences impacted by road projects and modify fence permit requirements
• Approval of December 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Departmental updates

City Council

The council will vote on a construction contract and intergovernmental agreement totaling over $4 million for a roundabout at Nesbit Ferry Road and Colony Club Drive. Other actions include terminating the Cauley Creek Park Makerspace contract and approving a traffic control center server replacement.

• Award $3,455,415 construction contract to Ohmshiv Construction, $172,945 CEI task order to Willmer Engineering, and $345,542 contingency for Nesbit Ferry Road roundabout
• Approve $635,495 intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for the same roundabout project
• Terminate Cauley Creek Park Makerspace contract
• Approve contract for Traffic Control Center Server and Display Wall Replacement
• Appoint members to Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and Arts, Culture and Entertainment Committee

Work Session

At this work session, the Johns Creek City Council will discuss the draft Capital Improvement Plan for FY2027-FY2031 and a proposed stormwater utility rate adjustment. They will also review a policy on tree removal and replanting for city infrastructure projects, along with updates on the Chattahoochee Greenway, TSPLOST implementation, and a contract award for traffic control center equipment. No final votes are expected; these are discussion items.

• Capital Improvement Plan discussion for FY2027-FY2031 (60-minute slot)
• Stormwater Utility rate adjustment resolution (draft)
• Policy proposal on tree removal and replanting for city infrastructure projects
• Supplemental agreements for Chattahoochee Greenway (multiple agreements with project IDs)
• Contract award for Traffic Control Center Server and Display Wall Replacement

Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Committee

The Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Committee will consider approving minutes from November 2025 and discuss the upcoming America 250 Independence Day celebration. Staff seeks committee feedback on specific elements such as a Declaration of Independence banner, a reading of the Constitution versus a 'parade of stars,' and a patriotic backdrop design. The meeting includes a city update and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Declaration of Independence banner for attendees to sign
• Feedback on whether to include a reading of the Constitution or a youth 'parade of stars'
• Input on patriotic backdrop design for photo opportunities
• Update on America 250 event logistics: fireworks, live music, food trucks, and themed activities

Strategic Planning Retreat

The City Council is conducting a retreat to review 2025 progress and establish goals for the upcoming year. Discussions include long-term financial sustainability, capital improvement plans, and specific work plans for public safety, economic development, parks, and transportation.

• Medley’s $560M mixed-use project phase 1 grand opening scheduled for October 29, 2026
• Boston Scientific $108M ribbon cutting completed in 2025
• Fire Station #63 / Police South Substation construction and move-in
• 2026 Transportation projects including Town Center Pedestrian Tunnel and Buice Road Bridge replacement
• 2026 Park facility improvements at Autrey Mill, Shakerag Park, Ocee Park, and Newtown Park

City Council

The Johns Creek City Council will consider an ordinance to amend City Code Section 54-6 regarding electric-assisted bicycles. The council also has a consent agenda item to approve a P. Humphries Agreement, plus routine approval of prior meeting minutes and receipt of the manager's monthly report.

• Consideration of ordinance O2026-02-03 to amend code on electric-assisted bicycles
• Approval of P. Humphries Agreement (consent agenda)
• Approval of January 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Manager's monthly report and December 2025 financial report

Work Session

The City Council will discuss ongoing projects including bike rental, World Cup events, boardwalk activation, and boards/commissions. Under routine business, they will consider awarding a construction contract for the Nesbit Ferry Road at Colony Club Drive roundabout, along with a CEI task order and an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County. Work sessions are for discussion only; formal votes occur at regular meetings.

• Nesbit Ferry Road at Colony Club Drive roundabout construction contract award
• Purchasing recommendation and construction contract for the roundabout
• CEI task order and Fulton County IGA for the roundabout project
• World Cup event options discussion (15 min)
• Boardwalk activation options discussion (30 min)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee

The Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee will receive reports on Q4 and annual rental revenue, a department update with staff spotlight, and a presentation from the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. The committee will also consider approving meeting minutes from November 12, 2025.

• Q4 park rental revenue: Cauley Creek $23,020, Morton Road $941.25, Newtown $7,503.75, Ocee $3,188.75, Shakerag $10,908.75
• Upcoming events: Lunar New Year (Feb 21 at Heisman Field), Battle of the Bands (March 7 at Amp at Newtown), Daffodil Days (March 28 at Heisman Field)
• Park projects update: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve tree removal, Newtown Park maintenance yard improvements, Brumbelow Fire Station #63/Police Substation
• Staff spotlight on Capital Projects Manager Matthew Pate and Recreation Manager Cara Prell
• Holly Jolly Block Party had 1,000 attendees; Literary Fair attendance 450

City Council

The Johns Creek City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for 5805 State Bridge Road (RZ-23-0001) with concurrent variances, remanded from court. The consent agenda includes amendments to the stormwater utility code, a service delivery strategy resolution, a franchise agreement with Google Fiber, renewal of a parks agreement with Alpharetta, and abandonment of right-of-way on McGinnis Ferry Road. The council will also elect a mayor pro tem and reappoint municipal judges.

• Public hearing on rezoning 5805 State Bridge Road from C-1 Conditional to C-1 Conditional with restaurant drive-through and variances for parking and landscaping
• Consideration of a franchise agreement with Google Fiber
• Amendment to the Stormwater Utility Code (O2026-01-01)
• Abandonment and disposition of right-of-way on McGinnis Ferry Road to the Development Authority of Fulton County
• Renewal of the Parks Without Borders agreement with the City of Alpharetta

SPECIAL CALLED

This is a procedural special called meeting with no public discussion or decisions. The agenda consists only of call to order, an executive session (closed to the public), and adjournment.

Work Session

The Johns Creek City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates to the e-bike ordinance, a text amendment to fence requirements in the zoning code, and a grant program for dredging. No formal votes are expected, as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• E-Bikes Ordinance Updates - 30-minute discussion on proposed changes to City Code Sec 54-6
• Fence Requirements Text Amendment - suggested change to zoning ordinance for fence rules
• Dredging Grant Program - discussion of a grant program for dredging projects