Johns Creek public meetings in 2025
67 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Work Session
The Johns Creek City Council will hold a work session to discuss several policy and operational items. Key discussions include amendments to the Stormwater Utility Ordinance and a rate adjustment, renewal of the Parks Without Borders program, parking options at Cauley Creek, a ground-penetrating radar survey at Macedonia Cemetery, and an update on e-bike education and regulation. The council will also consider a franchise agreement with Google Fiber as routine business.
- Stormwater Utility Ordinance amendments and rate adjustment resolution
- Parks Without Borders renewal and MOU
- Cauley Creek additional parking options and parking map
- Macedonia Cemetery update on ground-penetrating radar survey
- Franchise agreement with Google Fiber
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 12050 Findley Road from Office Institutional Conditional to Office Institutional for a Wellness and Recovery Center. The consent agenda includes approval of an FY2025 budget amendment for the E911 Fund, adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar, and an agreement with Autrey Mill. Two public comment periods are scheduled.
- Public hearing and vote on RZ-25-0003 to rezone 12050 Findley Road for a Wellness and Recovery Center
- Ordinance to amend the FY 2025 budget for the E911 Fund
- Ordinance to adopt the 2026 meeting calendar
- Approval of an agreement with Autrey Mill
- Approval of November 17, 2025 work session summary and council meeting minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a land use petition (RZ-25-0003) to rezone 12050 Findley Road from O-I (Office Institutional District) Conditional to O-I. The applicant, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, proposes a Wellness and Recovery Center within an existing 35,361-square-foot medical facility. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and departmental updates.
- Land Use Petition RZ-25-0003: Rezone 12050 Findley Road from O-I Conditional to O-I for a Wellness and Recovery Center
- Proposed use: Wellness and Recovery Center within an existing 35,361-square-foot medical facility
- Applicant: Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two variance requests: an encroachment into a 75-foot stream buffer at 5745 Lake Heights Circle to build a deck, and a waiver of the Pantone color system requirement for Medley commercial storefronts at 11350 Johns Creek Parkway.
- V-25-0007: Variance to allow deck construction within 75-foot stream buffer at 5745 Lake Heights Circle (R-4A zoning)
- V-25-0008: Variance to exempt Medley commercial storefronts from Pantone color system requirement at 11350 Johns Creek Parkway (TC-X zoning)
- Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council
The Johns Creek City Council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning 11300 Johns Creek Parkway from industrial to office-institutional to allow a private college, along with two parking variances. The council will also vote on consent items, including an FY26 budget amendment for police vehicle replacement and an annual right-of-way dedication ratification. A presentation will recognize awards won by the Johns Creek Town Center project.
- Public hearing on rezoning (RZ-25-0002) and variances (VC-25-0010, VC-25-0011) for a private college at 11300 Johns Creek Parkway
- FY26 budget amendment (O2025-11-30) for police vehicle replacement
- Annual right-of-way dedication and final plat ratification (G.2)
- Recognition of Johns Creek Town Center Project with three economic development awards
- Approval of November 3, 2025 work session summary and meeting minutes
Work Session
This work session includes discussion items on strategic priorities, ongoing projects (2026 meeting calendar, special events, retreat location), council initiatives (vertiports, recreation center feasibility study, e-bike regulations), and routine business (Autrey Mill agreement renewal, FY25 budget amendment #9 for E911 fund). No decisions are made at this meeting.
- Discussion on vertiports feasibility
- Recreation center feasibility study and needs assessment
- E-bike regulation changes proposed
- Autrey Mill agreement renewal
- FY25 Budget Amendment #9 for E911 fund
Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Committee
The Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Committee is reviewing staff recommendations for the 2026 special events and program calendar. The agenda outlines proposed dates and locations for community activities, primarily at The Boardwalk at Town Center and Newtown Park, to enhance resident quality of life. Staff will incorporate committee feedback before presenting the final calendar to City Council for approval.
- 2026 Special Events/Program Calendar proposal with dates and locations
- Independence Day 250th anniversary event featuring the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra and fireworks
- Reimagined Diwali Celebration of Lights moved to The Boardwalk with a 5pm-9pm time slot
- Public Art Application from Johns Creek Beautification
- Approval of draft minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will consider renewing a memorandum of understanding with Alpharetta for the Parks Without Borders program, which waives non-resident fees for youth sports. The revised agreement adds recreational football and cricket and includes an auto-renewal clause for four additional years (total term of five years). The committee will also discuss the 2026 Special Events/Program Calendar and the 2026 Meeting Calendar, and will vote on approving the meeting minutes from October 15, 2025.
- Potential renewal of Parks Without Borders MOU with Alpharetta, adding football and cricket and auto-renewal for 5 years
- Consideration of 2026 Special Events/Program Calendar
- Consideration of 2026 Meeting Calendar
- Approval of meeting minutes from October 15, 2025
- Department update on October events: Diwali (2,500 attendees), Trunk or Treat (8,000 attendees, $13,000 raised)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider a land use petition to rezone 11300 Johns Creek Parkway from M-1A (Industrial Park) to O-I (Office Institutional) to allow a private college to use an existing office building. The petition includes two concurrent variances: one to reduce required parking from 77 to 60 spaces, and another to allow the existing parking lot to encroach into front yard and side corner yard setbacks. The commission will also vote on approving the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Rezoning of 11300 Johns Creek Parkway from M-1A to O-I for private college use
- Variance VC-25-0010 to reduce parking from 77 to 60 spaces
- Variance VC-25-0011 to allow parking lot encroachment into front yard and side corner yard setbacks
- Applicant: JWG, Inc. represented by Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
- Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council meeting is largely procedural, including approval of minutes and a consent agenda. The main actions are renewing workers compensation and other insurance quotes from Travelers, and approving Cigna renewal for employee health benefits and disability/life insurance. Two public comment periods are scheduled.
- Approval of Renewal Quotes from Travelers for Workers Compensation and Other Insurances
- Approval of Cigna Renewal for Employee Health Benefits and Standard for Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Approval of October 20, 2025 Work Session Summary and Council Meeting Minutes
Work Session
The City Council holds a work session to discuss the Police Budget Presentation and a budget amendment for Police Department vehicle replacement. Also on the agenda is the annual right-of-way dedication and final plat ratification. No votes are taken at work sessions; items may move to a future regular meeting.
- Police Budget Presentation
- Budget Amendment - PD Vehicle Replacement
- Annual Right-of-Way Dedication and Final Plat Ratification
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend the zoning map for properties at 10505, 10509, and 10625 Jones Bridge Road. The item includes a special use permit for a 22,500-square-foot church building and three variances to reduce setback and buffer requirements. Other business includes approval of previous meeting minutes, a manager's monthly report, and quarterly scout recognition.
- Public hearing and vote on SUP-25-0001 for a 22,500 sq ft church at 10505, 10509 & 10625 Jones Bridge Road
- Variance VC-25-0002 to reduce church setback from 100 ft to 50 ft along the west property line
- Variance VC-25-0003 to allow temporary grading within the 25-ft undisturbed buffer and 10-ft improvement setback along the west property line
- Variance VC-25-0004 to reduce the rear undisturbed buffer from 50 ft to 20 ft and improvement setback from 10 ft to zero
- Consent agenda and routine reports including manager's monthly report and September financials
Work Session
This work session includes routine non-discussion items on employee health benefits and workers compensation insurance. Other items are procedural: call to order, pledge, mayor's remarks, strategic priorities, ongoing projects, and executive session. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Employee health and other benefits (non-discussion)
- Workers comp and other insurances (non-discussion)
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will meet to discuss several items, including the appointment of a chair and vice-chair, a presentation by Rotary Johns Creek, and the rescheduling of the November meeting. The main decision item is a proposed renewal of the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Facility Use Agreement, which expires December 31, 2025. The committee will also review the 2026 meeting calendar and receive department updates.
- Consideration to appoint chair and vice-chair
- Renewal of Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Facility Use Agreement (expires Dec. 31, 2025)
- Presentation by Rotary Johns Creek
- Rescheduling of November 19th committee meeting
- 2026 meeting calendar
Public Participation Meeting
The City Council will hold a public participation meeting to discuss a land use petition (RZ-25-0003) for property at 12050 Findley Road. The agenda includes an applicant presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. No other items are scheduled for this meeting.
- Rezoning petition RZ-25-0003 for 12050 Findley Road
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a 22,500-square-foot church at 10505, 10509, and 10625 Jones Bridge Road, along with three variances to reduce setbacks and buffers. The meeting also includes approval of the July 8, 2025 minutes and departmental updates.
- Special Use Permit SUP-25-0001 for a 22,500 sq ft church at 10505, 10509 & 10625 Jones Bridge Road
- Variance VC-25-0002 to reduce the church building setback from 100 ft to 50 ft along the west property line
- Variance VC-25-0003 to allow temporary grading within the 25-ft undisturbed buffer and 10-ft improvement setback along the west line
- Variance VC-25-0004 to reduce the undisturbed buffer from 50 ft to 20 ft along the rear property line
Work Session
At this work session, the Johns Creek City Council will discuss public safety capital requests, including fire apparatus, paramedic bonuses, and cardiac monitor upgrades. They will also review a draft special event policy for volunteer-led cultural events. No final votes are expected; discussion is for guidance.
- Revisiting public safety capital requests: JCFD replacement transport unit (Unit 232), paramedic bonus, and cardiac monitor/mechanical CPR upgrades
- Police department budget overview for FY2026
- Special event policy draft for volunteer-led cultural events and event committee responsibilities
- Fire apparatus information sheets for Units 220 and 229
- ChattComm response time data and AMR response times for July 2025
City Council
The City Council will consider approving a $200,000 contract with Practical Design Partners for engineering services for a trail at Nesbit Ferry Road. Also on the consent agenda is an ordinance to extend the limited outdoor storage program for two additional years. The meeting includes public comment periods and recognition of the Atlanta United Unified Team.
- Contract with Practical Design Partners ($200,000) for Nesbit Ferry Road trail engineering
- Ordinance to extend limited outdoor storage program for two years (O2025-10-28)
- Approval of September 22, 2025 work session and council meeting minutes
- Recognition of the Atlanta United Unified Team
- Two public comment periods (3-minute limit for first, no limit for second)
City Council
The City Council will consider approving a consent agenda including a budget amendment, a $8.9 million construction contract for Barnwell Road Corridor Improvements, and a related intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County. Old business includes a rezoning and variance request for 8483 Holcomb Bridge Road.
- Ordinance to amend FY25 budget
- Contract with Summit Construction for $8,937,638 for Barnwell Road Corridor Improvements
- CEI contract with Atlas Technical Consultants for $354,200
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Fulton County for Barnwell Road improvements
- Rezoning and variance for 8483 Holcomb Bridge Road (RZ-24-0012 & VC-24-0009)
Work Session
This is a work session of the Johns Creek City Council. The council will discuss a contract amendment (#2) for engineering of a trail along Nesbit Ferry Corridor from Brumbelow Road to Nesbit Lakes Drive. They will also review the one-year pilot program allowing limited outdoor storage.
- Contract Amendment #2 for Nesbit Ferry Corridor trail engineering from Brumbelow Road to Nesbit Lakes Drive
- Review of the one-year pilot program for Limited Outdoor Storage
Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Committee
The Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Committee will consider approving minutes from its July 10, 2025 meeting and discuss a draft Policy for Cultural Events and Event Committee Responsibilities. The policy, developed after council consensus in June 2025, formalizes volunteer roles, recruitment, and sub-committee duties for city cultural events.
- Approval of meeting minutes from July 10, 2025
- Discussion of draft Policy for Cultural Events and Event Committee Responsibilities, covering recruitment, sub-committees, and member duties
City Council
The Johns Creek City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The consent agenda includes a $825,000 contract with Yellowstone Landscape for right-of-way maintenance, a resolution to abandon right-of-way at Sargent Road and McGinnis Ferry Road, and an amendment to animal control and parks ordinances regarding service animals. The council also will approve minutes from the August 25 work session and meeting.
- Public hearing and consideration of ordinance to adopt FY2026 budget
- Contract with Yellowstone Landscape for $825,000 for right-of-way maintenance
- Resolution to abandon right-of-way at Sargent Road and McGinnis Ferry Road
- Ordinance amendment to animal control and parks ordinances regarding service animals
- Approval of August 25, 2025 work session summary and council meeting minutes
Work Session
The council will discuss the FY2026 proposed budget during a 60‑minute session. It will also review construction bids and related contracts for the Barnwell Trail and Barnwell at Niblick projects. A council initiative on the Cauley Creek Parking Lot will be presented, and a routine budget amendment for grant acceptance will be considered.
- FY26 Budget Discussion – 60 minutes
- Barnwell Trail and Barnwell at Niblick construction bids – 15 minutes
- Cauley Creek Parking Lot council initiative – 15 minutes
- Budget Amendment – Grant Acceptance (FY2025 Budget Amendment Ordinance #8)
- Executive Session (no agenda items listed)
Work Session
The council will discuss the proposed FY2026 budget and review the revised budget pages. It will consider construction bids for the Barnwell Trail and Barnwell at Niblick projects, along with related contracts and task orders. The meeting also includes review of the Cauley Creek Parking Lot initiative and a FY2025 budget amendment ordinance for grant acceptance.
- FY26 Budget Discussion – review of proposed FY2026 budget pages
- Barnwell Trail and Barnwell at Niblick Construction Bids – purchasing recommendation and contract review
- Cauley Creek Parking Lot – discussion of the initiative and attached spreadsheet
- Budget Amendment – Grant Acceptance – FY2025 Budget Amendment Ordinance #8
Public Participation Meeting
The city is holding a public participation meeting to hear a land use petition (RZ-25-0002, VC-25-0010, VC-25-0011) for property at 11300 Johns Creek Parkway. The applicant will present, followed by a question-and-answer session. No decisions are being made; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Land use petition RZ-25-0002, VC-25-0010, VC-25-0011 for 11300 Johns Creek Parkway
- Applicant presentation followed by Q&A
- No votes or formal actions on the agenda
City Council
The City Council will consider approving a zoning map amendment for a 189-lot single-family subdivision at 10505, 10555, and 10655 Embry Farm Road, changing the district from AG-1 to CUP. The consent agenda includes a $430,000 contract with Yunex LLC for traffic signal maintenance. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes and a commendation.
- Contract with Yunex LLC for traffic signal maintenance, $430,000
- Zoning map amendment for 189-lot subdivision on Embry Farm Road
- Commendation recognizing Jayden Evans
Work Session
The Johns Creek City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2026 proposed budget, a multi-modal transportation policy, and alternatives for bathroom facilities at Boardwalk. They will also consider a parking lot project at Cauley Creek and routine items including a right-of-way maintenance contract and an ordinance amendment on service animal regulations. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- FY2026 Budget Discussion – 60-minute review of proposed budget
- Multi-Modal Policy – 30-minute discussion on draft policy and map
- Boardwalk Bathrooms Alternatives Research – 15-minute presentation
- Cauley Creek Parking Lot – 15-minute discussion with attached spreadsheet
- Ordinance Amendment – Service Animal Regulations (non-discussion)
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with reports from the department, chair, and a presentation by Newtown Recreation. The only action item is approval of the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes public comment and other business, but no major decisions or proposals are listed.
- Presentation by Newtown Recreation
- Q2 Rental Reports
- Department update including Juneteenth (2,500 attendees) and Independence Day (12,000–15,000 attendees) event summaries
- Consideration of meeting minutes from June 18, 2025
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a deck to encroach into the 75-foot stream buffer at 9470 Dominion Way. The property is zoned R-4A (Single-Family Dwelling District) Conditional. The board will also vote on the minutes from the previous meeting and receive departmental updates.
- Variance request V-25-0005: encroachment into 75-foot stream buffer for deck construction at 9470 Dominion Way, petitioners Joseph and Kathryn Gazzillo
- Approval of July 15, 2025, minutes
City Council
The Johns Creek City Council will vote on a design/build contract for the Newtown Park Community Clubhouse renovation and a construction contract for the Cauley Creek Makerspace. They will also consider appointing a member to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Design/build contract for renovation of Newtown Park Community Clubhouse
- Construction contract for Cauley Creek Makerspace
- Resolution to appoint a member to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
- Approval of July 28, 2025 work session and council meeting minutes
- Recognition of Johns Creek Aquatic Team
Work Session
The Johns Creek City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY2026 budget, a new multi-modal transportation policy, and a parking lot project at Cauley Creek. The traffic signal maintenance contract is also listed as routine business with no discussion expected. No votes are scheduled at this work session.
- FY2026 Budget Discussion (90 min)
- Multi-Modal Policy and Matrix (30 min)
- Cauley Creek Parking Lot (15 min)
- Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract (routine business)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2026 budget and the 2025 millage rate for maintenance and operations and parks bond debt service. The consent agenda includes a $1,482,734 contract for parks maintenance with TriScapes, Inc., a $513,265 contract with Michael Baker International for Old Alabama Road bridge engineering, and an intergovernmental agreement with Sandy Springs for fire station alerting equipment. Also on the agenda is a zoning text amendment to allow cemeteries as an accessory use at places of worship in the Agricultural district, and a resolution urging Fulton County not to raise property taxes.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY2026 budget
- Public hearing and adoption of 2025 millage rate for M&O and Parks Bond
- Contract with TriScapes, Inc. for $1,482,734 for parks maintenance
- Contract with Michael Baker International for $513,265 for Old Alabama Road bridge engineering
- Zoning text amendment A-25-004 to allow cemetery as accessory use to churches in AG district
Work Session
This is a work session where the Johns Creek City Council will discuss the proposed FY2026 budget, along with several other projects. Items include adding a bathroom to the Boardwalk at Town Center, next steps for a Makerspace, and a multi-modal transportation policy. No votes or final decisions are expected; it is a discussion-only meeting.
- FY2026 Budget Discussion – 60-minute review of the proposed budget
- Boardwalk at Town Center – bathroom addition (15-minute discussion)
- Makerspace next steps (30-minute discussion)
- Multi-Modal Policy – update on transportation planning (15-minute discussion)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will decide on two variance requests to encroach into the 75-foot stream buffer. One request is for an outdoor patio and compliance at 295 Saint Devon Crossing, and the other is for a new single-family home at 1425 Spyglass Hill Drive. The meeting also includes approval of April 22, 2025 minutes and departmental updates.
- V-25-0003: Variance to encroach into 75-foot stream buffer at 295 Saint Devon Crossing for an outdoor patio and to bring existing house and deck into compliance.
- V-25-0004: Variance to encroach into 75-foot stream buffer at 1425 Spyglass Hill Drive to construct a single-family detached home.
- Approval of minutes from April 22, 2025.
- Departmental updates.
City Council
The City Council will consider approving an ordinance to amend the FY25 budget, memorandums of understanding with Emory Johns Creek Hospital and American Medical Response for EMT and paramedic clinics, a public art commission artist selection, and a resolution to join an amicus brief in Chang vs. City of Milton. Most items are on the consent agenda; the amicus brief is under new business. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.
- Ordinance to amend the FY25 budget (O2025-07-19)
- Memorandum of Understanding with Emory Johns Creek Hospital for EMT and paramedic clinics
- Memorandum of Understanding with American Medical Response for EMT and paramedic clinics
- Public Art Commission recommendation for artist selection
- Resolution authorizing participation in amicus brief in Chang vs. City of Milton (R2025-07-17)
Public Hearing Millage Rate
The City of Johns Creek will hold a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2025 millage rates. The discussion includes the M&O millage rate and the Parks Bond millage rate.
- M&O Millage Rate - 2025 PT32.1
- Parks Bond Millage Rate - 2025 PT32.1
Public Hearing Millage Rate
The Johns Creek City Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY25 millage rates for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) and Parks, both set at PT 32.1. The hearing includes discussion of the 2025 consolidation and evaluation of the tax digest. No decisions will be made at this hearing; it is a public comment opportunity.
- Public hearing for FY25 M&O Millage Rate PT 32.1
- Public hearing for FY25 Parks Millage Rate PT 32.1
- 2025 consolidation and evaluation of the tax digest
Work Session Part Two
This work session will include the initial presentation of the FY2026 budget, recommendations for tourism product development projects, and a proposal for performing arts center educational materials. The council will also make a decision on the USPS zip code boundary review. Routine business items include a budget amendment, several contracts, fee schedule changes, and intergovernmental agreements.
- FY2026 Budget – Initial Presentation (30 minutes)
- FY2026 Tourism Product Development Project Recommendations
- Performing Arts Center – Education Materials (30 minutes)
- USPS Zip Code Boundary Review – Decision Point
- FY2025 Budget Amendment #7 – Abbotts Bridge GDOT and Reynolds Farm
Work Session Part One
This work session includes an initial presentation of the FY2026 budget, recommendations for tourism product development projects, and discussion of educational materials for a performing arts center. Council will also consider a decision point on the USPS zip code boundary review. Routine business items include several budget amendments, contract approvals, and intergovernmental agreements.
- FY2026 Budget - Initial Presentation
- FY2026 Tourism Product Development Project Recommendations from the CVB
- Performing Arts Center - Education Materials
- USPS Zip Code Boundary Review Decision Point
- FY2025 Budget Amendment #7 - Abbotts Bridge GDOT and Reynolds Farm
Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Committee
The Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Committee will first approve the minutes from the May 8 meeting. It will review the recap of the Juneteenth Celebration, noting 17 sponsors contributed $7,550. The primary focus is a discussion of potential approaches to improve attendance measurement for large public events.
- Approve minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting
- Juneteenth Celebration recap – 17 sponsors, $7,550 total
- Discuss options for event attendance measurement (drone imagery, clickers, surveys, etc.)
- Staff update on Artist Registry & 1% for Art program
- Call for vendors and sponsors for upcoming Diwali Market and Trunk or Treat events
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will discuss a zoning text amendment (A-25-004) to allow cemeteries as an accessory use to existing churches, temples, or places of worship in the Agricultural zoning district. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment A-25-004 to regulate cemetery as accessory use to places of worship in Agricultural district
SPECIAL CALLED
The Johns Creek City Council is meeting in a special called session to consider a resolution (R2025-06-16) that would call a referendum on November 4, 2025, to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds. The agenda includes a property tax impact spreadsheet and advertising timeline. Public comment will be heard before the vote.
- Resolution R2025-06-16 to call a referendum on general obligation bonds on November 4, 2025
- Property tax impact spreadsheet included for review
- Advertising timeline and steps for the referendum
- Public comment period before new business
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will discuss and provide feedback on a proposal to allow City of Johns Creek staff to pay the resident rate for park programs and rentals, waiving the non-resident fee. The committee will also consider approving meeting minutes from May 21, 2025. No final decisions will be made; feedback will be presented to the City Council.
- Discussion of amending the Non-Resident Fee Resolution to allow city staff to pay the resident rate for park programs and rentals
- Consideration and approval of meeting minutes from May 21, 2025
City Council
The City Council will consider approving a $1.66 million main road resurfacing contract and a $382,436 neighborhood resurfacing contract, along with related engineering and contingency costs. Also up for a public hearing is a zoning map amendment for 8483 Holcomb Bridge Road. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment for the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan update, ordinances to streamline appeals, and a $153,000 engineering contract for Lakefield Drive streetscape enhancements.
- $1,659,719 main road resurfacing contract with Allied Paving Contractors, Inc.
- $382,436 neighborhood resurfacing contract including Ocee Park parking lot
- $153,000 engineering contract for Lakefield Drive streetscape enhancements with Kimley-Horn
- Public hearing on zoning amendment RZ-24-0012 & VC-24-0009 at 8483 Holcomb Bridge Road
- Ordinance O2025-06-17 to amend FY2025 budget for North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan update
Work Session
The City Council will discuss next steps for a Performing Arts Center, including funding options from bond counsel and financial advisors. They will also consider the FY2025 millage rate to advertise and approve annual road resurfacing contracts with Allied Paving Contractors for main and neighborhood roads.
- Performing Arts Center funding options and next steps (60-minute discussion)
- FY2025 millage rate discussion to set rate for advertisement
- Annual resurfacing bids: construction contracts with Allied Paving Contractors for main roads and neighborhood roads plus Ocee Park parking lot
- Volunteer-led special events policy and code of conduct
- Budget amendment for project closeouts and Public Art Commission proposal for The Boardwalk at Town Center
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will receive a department update, the Q1 park rental report, and presentations from the Ocee Park Athletic Association and Johns Creek Veterans Association. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting.
- Quarterly park rental report with revenue data for facilities at Cauley Creek, Newtown, Shakerag, and other parks
- Presentation from Ocee Park Athletic Association
- Presentation from Johns Creek Veterans Association
- Consideration of meeting minutes from March 19, 2025
Work Session
The Johns Creek City Council work session will discuss a contract for a Lakefield Drive streetscape engineering task order, consider amendments to the tree ordinance, and review annual resurfacing bids for main and neighborhood roads. Additional items include a cemetery text amendment, a bicycle‑friendly community designation, and a resolution on the property‑tax rate certification.
- Lakefield Drive Streetscape Engineering Contract – task order presentation
- Tree Ordinance Amendment Options – comparison of building envelope vs 25‑foot distance
- Cemetery Text Amendment – proposal review
- Bicycle Friendly Community Designation – agenda report
- Annual Resurfacing Bids – contracts with Allied Paving Contractors for main and neighborhood roads
City Council
The council will vote on a contract with GDOT for Old Alabama Bridge replacements, a budget amendment, and right-of-way acquisition for intersection improvements. Two rezoning public hearings are scheduled: a 200-lot subdivision on Embry Farm Road and a 20-lot subdivision with a variance on Fox and Jones Bridge roads. The property tax rate certification is also on the agenda.
- Project framework agreement with GDOT for Old Alabama Bridge replacements
- Ordinance to amend budget for Old Alabama Bridge replacements
- Contract with GDOT for right-of-way acquisition at Medlock Bridge Road and McGinnis Ferry Road
- Public hearing on rezoning Embry Farm Road for 200-lot single-family subdivision
- Public hearing on rezoning Fox Road/Jones Bridge Road for 20-lot subdivision with variance to reduce building separation
Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Committee
The ACE Committee will receive a presentation from Visit Johns Creek and deliberate on which community placemaking program(s) from 22 submitted examples to study further for potential FY2026 budget inclusion. They will also approve minutes from the April 10 meeting.
- Approval of minutes from April 10, 2025 ACE meeting
- Visit Johns Creek presentation by Executive Director Kathy Laity
- Discussion of 22 community placemaking program examples submitted by committee members
- Deliberation on which program(s) to recommend for further study and potential FY2026 budget consideration
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will vote on two land use petitions: a rezoning for a 200-lot single-family subdivision by Toll Bros. Inc. on Embry Farm Road, and a rezoning with a variance for a 20-lot subdivision by The Providence Group on Fox Road and Jones Bridge Road. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and departmental updates.
- Rezoning RZ-24-0010: Toll Bros. Inc. seeks to rezone 10505, 10555, 10655 Embry Farm Road from AG-1 to CUP for a 200-lot single-family subdivision at 0.98 units per acre
- Rezoning RZ-25-0001 and variance VC-25-0001: The Providence Group seeks to rezone 11705 Fox Road and 11720 Jones Bridge Road from AG-1 and C-1 to NUP for a 20-lot subdivision at 3.29 units per acre, with a variance to reduce building separation from 14 feet to 10 feet
- Approval of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider approving a $1.9 million construction contract for the Cauley Creek Makerspace, along with a budget amendment for the Buice Road Bridge project. Other items include fee changes for 5K races and memorandums of understanding with Dawson County, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, and Physicians Express for EMT and paramedic clinics. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and routine reports.
- Construction contract with MAPP for $1.9M, plus $36,225 for administration and materials testing with MPS and $100,000 contingency for Cauley Creek Makerspace
- Amendment #3 to FY2025 budget to accept funds for Buice Road Bridge project
- Resolution amending fees for 5K races
- Memorandums of understanding with Dawson County, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, and Physicians Express for EMT and paramedic clinics
- Transfer within FY2025 budget for the makerspace
Work Session
The Johns Creek City Council holds a work session to discuss financing options for a Performing Arts Center, stormwater implementation updates, and tree ordinance amendments. They will also review a framework agreement for the Old Alabama Bridges project with GDOT.
- Performing Arts Center financing options – 45-minute discussion
- Stormwater Implementation Update – 45-minute discussion
- Tree Ordinance Amendment Options – 15-minute discussion
- Old Alabama Bridges GDOT Project Framework Agreement Contract
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Scott Sibley Homes LLC for property at 5845 Abbotts Bridge Road. The request seeks to reduce the minimum rear building setback from 50 feet to 25 feet and to construct a guest house in the side yard. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Variance V-25-0002: reduction of rear setback from 50 ft to 25 ft
- Variance V-25-0002: construction of a guest house in the side yard
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of February 18, 2025 minutes
City Council
The council will consider resolutions and action items including approval of a legal papers policy, the strategic economic development plan, an easement agreement with Sawnee EMC for a fire station, acquisition of a parcel at Barnwell Road and Niblick Drive, and adding an optional early voting location. Major financial decisions involve the Buice Road Bridge Project: a $5,739,782 construction contract, a $5,370,000 agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation, and a $300,000 intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County for water and sewer relocation. The meeting also includes recognition of local high school swim and dive teams.
- Approval of resolution establishing an Acceptance of Legal Papers Policy
- Consideration to approve the Strategic Economic Development Plan
- Approval of easement agreement with Sawnee EMC for a fire station
- Resolution on acquisition of parcel at Barnwell Road and Niblick Drive
- Approval of $5.74M construction contract for Buice Road Bridge, $5.37M GDOT agreement, and $300K Fulton County IGA for water/sewer relocation
Work Session
This is a work session where the Johns Creek City Council will discuss strategic priorities and ongoing projects. Key items include a cost estimate for the Performing Arts Center, the annual review of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, and a possible additional early voting location. The council will also consider a contract award for a makerspace design-build and road improvement grant options, along with routine business items.
- Performing Arts Center Cost Estimate presentation (30 min)
- FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan annual review and prioritization (45 min)
- Optional Additional Early Voting Location discussion with Fulton County maps (15 min)
- Makerspace Design-Build Contract Award with purchasing recommendation (15 min)
- Supplemental Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) project options (15 min)
Arts, Culture and Entertainment Committee
The Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Committee will continue discussing options for standardized art signage, with staff recommending aluminum composite material (ACM) over cast bronze due to lower cost and ease of replacement. The committee will also consider a community placemaking program, approve minutes from the prior meeting, and receive updates on the Daffodil Days event and upcoming festivals.
- Continued discussion on standardized art signage: staff recommends ACM ($77 for 8"x10" sign) over cast bronze ($700), citing affordability and durability
- Community Placemaking Program Options – new business item for committee discussion
- Approval of minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting
- Daffodil Days event recap
- Call for Artists – Boardwalk at Town Center Sculpture; Artist Registry progress; International Festival progress
City Council
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $3.67 million construction contract for Johns Creek Parkway Corridor Improvements, along with a $155,025 CEI task order and a 10% contingency, as well as an amendment to a development agreement for $1.635 million. Separate public hearings will consider a zoning change at 8483 Holcomb Bridge Road, a text amendment defining group home standards in residential districts, and a river protection act certificate for a home at 8950 Medlock Bridge Road.
- Approve construction contract with CMC, Inc. for $3,670,750 for Johns Creek Parkway Corridor Improvements
- Approve CEI task order with Atlas Technical Consultants for $155,025 for same project
- Approve amendment to development agreement with Medley Development for $1,635,000 for corridor improvements
- Public hearing on zoning map amendment (RZ-24-0012) for property at 8483 Holcomb Bridge Road
- Public hearing on zoning text amendment (A-25-002) to define and establish standards for group home use
Work Session
This work session covers discussion of an optional early voting location and the strategic economic development plan. Under routine business, the council will review the Buice Road construction contract and a policy on accepting legal documents. No votes are taken at this session.
- Optional additional early voting location discussion
- Strategic Economic Development Plan 2025 update
- Buice Road construction contract
- Acceptance of legal papers policy
- Executive session (closed to public)
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will discuss a proposal to lower 5K event fees for Johns Creek public school booster clubs, from $2,000 to $1,000 at Cauley Creek Park and $3,000 to $1,500 at Newtown Park. The committee will also hear a presentation from The Art Center, approve February meeting minutes, and receive updates on park projects including the Chattahoochee Greenway, Cauley Creek Maker Space, and the renaming of the park behind City Hall to The Boardwalk at Town Center.
- Proposal to reduce 5K event fees for Johns Creek public school booster clubs (Cauley Creek: $1,000, Newtown Park: $1,500)
- Consideration of meeting minutes from February 19, 2025
- Presentation from The Art Center
- Department update including upcoming events (Battle of the Bands, Daffodil Days, Easter Bunny Popups) and park project updates (Chattahoochee Greenway, Cauley Creek Maker Space, Autrey Mill habitat relocation)
- Park behind City Hall renamed to The Boardwalk at Town Center
Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Committee
The committee reviewed proposed changes to the public art application process and ordinance. Staff also presented options for standardized art signage, including different materials and costs.
- Public Art Application operational adjustments and ordinance updates
- Standardized art signage material options: Cast Bronze ($910 total) or ACM ($302 total)
- ACM signage color options: Dark Green, Grey, Black, or White
- Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
The Johns Creek City Council will hold a regular meeting with primarily procedural items, including approval of the February 24, 2025 work session summary and meeting minutes. The agenda includes a quarterly scout recognition presentation and public comment periods. No substantive legislation or contracts are listed for discussion or decision.
- Consideration to approve February 24, 2025 Work Session Summary and Council Meeting Minutes
- Quarterly Scout Recognition presentation
Work Session
The Johns Creek City Council will hold a work session to discuss several policy matters, including finalizing a park name, updating the public art ordinance, considering tree ordinance amendments, and reviewing a stormwater grant program. They will also receive updates on a potential early voting location and routine business items such as a construction contract for Johns Creek Parkway and stormwater fee interest accrual.
- Park name finalization discussion
- Public Art Ordinance update with redlined text
- Tree Ordinance amendment options
- Optional additional early voting location from Fulton County
- Johns Creek Parkway Corridor construction contract and development agreement
Public Participation Meeting
This is a public participation meeting where the city will hear an applicant presentation on a combined rezoning (RZ-25-0001) and variance (VC-25-0001) request for two properties at 11705 Fox Road and 11720 Jones Bridge Road. No decisions will be made; the session includes a presentation followed by questions and answers from the public.
- RZ-25-0001 & VC-25-0001 – rezoning and variance petition for 11705 Fox Road and 11720 Jones Bridge Road
Planning Commission Meeting
The Johns Creek Planning Commission will hear a petition to rezone 8483 Holcomb Bridge Road for a 950-square-foot drive-through coffee shop and consider a variance to reduce required frontage from 200 to 108 feet. They will also discuss a zoning ordinance text amendment to define and establish standards for group home use in residential districts via an administrative permit.
- Rezoning request RZ-24-0012 & variance VC-24-0009 for a drive-through coffee shop at 8483 Holcomb Bridge Road
- Proposed reduction of outparcel frontage requirement from 200 feet to 108 feet
- Zoning text amendment A-25-002 to define and regulate group homes in residential zones through an administrative permit process
- Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes
Work Session
The Johns Creek City Council work session will consider a name for Town Center Park. It will also review the Stormwater Grant Program, including project scoring matrices and eligible practices. Additional items include support for youth football, adding youth sports information to the city website, and options for amending the Tree Ordinance. Routine business on resurfacing will be noted without discussion.
- Town Center Park Naming
- Stormwater Grant Program – project scoring matrices and eligible practices
- Efforts to Support Youth Football
- Youth Sports information on City website
- Tree Ordinance Amendment Options
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 3730 Old Alabama Road from C-1 (Community Business District) Conditional and O-I (Office Institutional District) Conditional to C-1 (Community Business District) with a concurrent variance. The council will also vote on consent agenda items including creating a probation division, extending a lease for the Police South Substation, approving an easement with Sawnee EMC for a fire station, and a parks MOU with Alpharetta. Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee, and Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Committee are also scheduled.
- Public hearing and rezoning of 3730 Old Alabama Road (RZ-24-0011 & VC-24-0008)
- Ordinance creating a Probation Division (O2025-02-06)
- Lease extension for Police South Substation
- Easement agreement with Sawnee EMC for a fire station
- Memorandum of Understanding with Alpharetta for Parks Without Borders
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee will consider approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a presentation from the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Association. The agenda also includes department updates on park projects such as the Chattahoochee Greenway, Cauley Creek Maker Space, and Autrey Mill animal habitat relocation.
- Consideration of meeting minutes from January 15, 2025
- Presentation from Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Association
- Department update includes Chattahoochee Greenway (ongoing NPS coordination) and Cauley Creek Maker Space (design-build RFP)
- Park projects: Ocee Park wayfinding signage, Shakerag Storybook Trail renovation, Creekside Park construction
- Upcoming events: Battle of the Bands (March 15), Free Outdoor Fitness (starts March 15), Daffodil Days (March 29)