Jefferson, GA

City Council - Voting Session

City Council - Work Session

City Council - Voting Session

City Council - Work Session

City Council - Voting Session

City Council - Work Session

City Council - Voting Session

City Council - Work Session

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session includes public hearings on two annexation and zoning requests: a 6.916-acre residential parcel on Benton Road and a 7.86-acre light industrial site on Plainview Road near I-85. The council will also consider two land use code amendments and a preliminary plat for a 23-unit townhome development. Staff recommends approval for the annexations and the townhome plat.

• Public hearing: Annexation and AG-R zoning for 6.916 acres at 255 Benton Road (Map/Parcel 081/029)
• Public hearing: Annexation and LI zoning for 7.86 acres at 221 Plainview Road near I-85 (Map/Parcel 064/009)
• Ordinance LUMC 26-01: Amend commercial/industrial zoning to revise showroom and accessory retail/restaurant uses
• Ordinance LUMC 26-02: Amend soil erosion and sedimentation control definitions and permit process
• Preliminary plat: The Oasis Townhomes, 23 units on 3.419 acres on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

The work session was procedural, with all agenda items discussed but no final votes taken. The council heard presentations on annexation and zoning for a property on Benton Road, amendments to the land use code, a deannexation request, and other administrative matters. A resident raised questions about the Lynn Avenue project and street striping. The council also discussed a potential turnaround on Highway 129 and entered executive session for property acquisition.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Annexation and zoning request for 6.916 acres on Benton Road discussed, next on 8/24/2026
• Ordinance LUMC 26-01 (showrooms and accessory uses) discussed, next on 8/24/2026
• Ordinance LUMC 26-02 (soil erosion definitions) discussed, next on 8/24/2026
• Deannexation request for 6.14 acres on Jackson Parkway discussed, next on 8/24/2026
• Motion to add agenda item on Highway 129 turnaround approved unanimously
• Motion to enter executive session for property acquisition approved
• Motion to exit executive session approved

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only a note indicating this is a test meeting setup to check audio, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning, conditional use permit, and parking variance for a 157.99-acre industrial site. The body will also review two property annexations and two ordinances amending the Land Use Management Code.

• Rezoning, conditional use, and parking variance for Stone Mountain Industrial Park, Inc. (157.99 acres at Sealy Crossing Road and Raford Wilson Road)
• Annexation and AG-R zoning for a single-family dwelling at 255 Benton Road (6.916 acres)
• Annexation and LI zoning for light industrial use at 221 Plainview Road and I-85 (7.86 acres)
• Ordinance LUMC 26-01 regarding showroom permissions and accessory retail/restaurant uses
• Ordinance LUMC 26-02 regarding soil erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control definitions

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss the prior approval of selling the 65 Gordon Street property to the city for road construction. The board will also receive updates on the 157 Pine Street property and review the organization's work plan and bylaws.

• Discussion of 65 Gordon Street property sale to city for road construction
• Update on 157 Pine Street property
• Review of 65 Gordon Street Survey
• Update on DDA Work Plan and Bylaws
• Financial report showing total assets of $762,057.94 as of June 30, 2026

City Council - Voting Session

City Council - Work Session

The City Council is reviewing several administrative items including a budget amendment for fiscal year 2026. Discussion topics include new ordinances regarding disorderly conduct and loitering, as well as a memorandum of understanding with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.

• Ordinance BA-26-03: 2026 Budget Adjustments
• Ordinance 26-02: New disorderly conduct and loitering/prowling fines of $500 each
• MOU with Jackson County Chamber of Commerce regarding Hotel-Motel Tax funds
• Adoption of Jackson Co. Hazard Mitigation & Emergency Operations Plan

The council adopted budget adjustments, a new disorderly conduct ordinance, and an MOU with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, members were appointed to the HPC Board and the Public Building Authority.

• Adopted 2026 Budget Adjustments (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-02 Disorderly Conduct (4-0)
• Adopted MOU with Jackson County Chamber of Commerce (4-0)
• Adopted Jackson Co. Hazard Mitigation & Emergency Operations Plan (4-0)
• Appointed Joey Blackstock to the HPC Board (4-0)
• Reappointed Roy Plott, Randall Reed, and Kevin Christopher to the Public Building Authority (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The commission will consider filling a vacant seat (previously held by Len Sturkie) and elect officers for the coming year. They will also approve minutes from April and June meetings and receive announcements about the Statewide Historic Preservation Conference and PorchTales 2026.

• Fill vacant seat; applicants include Caroline Bryson, Blake Ledbetter, Joey Blackstock, Casey Emmett, Chris Thomas
• Election of officers
• Approval of April and June meeting minutes
• 2026 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference (Nov. 4-6, Decatur, GA)
• PorchTales 2026 update (20 porches, 25 musicians signed up)

Downtown Development Authority - Special

The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session to discuss property acquisition. The public portion includes roll call, agenda approval, public input, and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss property acquisition

The Downtown Development Authority approved a conditional offer to purchase property at 157 Pine Street. The board also held an executive session to discuss property acquisition.

• Approved $55,000 offer for 157 Pine Street if current contract fails (4-1)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for property acquisition discussion (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (unanimous)

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission will recommend an appointee to fill the vacant seat previously held by Len Sturkie, elect officers for the coming year, and approve minutes from April and May 2026 meetings. The board will also receive announcements about the 2026 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference and PorchTales 2026.

• Recommendation to fill vacant HPC seat (previously held by Len Sturkie)
• Election of HPC officers
• Approval of April 9, 2026 minutes
• Approval of May 14, 2026 minutes
• Announcements: 2026 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference (Nov. 4-6, Decatur) and PorchTales 2026

The Downtown Development Authority approved a conditional offer to purchase a property. The board also held an executive session to discuss property acquisition.

• Approved $55,000 backup offer for 157 Pine Street (4-1)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for property acquisition discussion (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a resolution to transmit the 2026 annual update of the Comprehensive Plan and a new pawnbroker ordinance. Other agenda items include a monthly financial report and the reappointment of Tammy Smith to the Jackson County Library Board of Trustees. The meeting is a discussion session; no final votes are expected.

• Resolution 26-08: Transmittal of the 2026 Annual Update of the Comprehensive Plan and Community Work Program
• Ordinance 26-01: New Jefferson Pawnbrokers Ordinance
• Monthly Financial Report for review
• Reappointment of Tammy Smith to Jackson County Library Board of Trustees
• Discussion of previous rezoning requests (R-26-J04, R-26-J05, V-26-J07) postponed from prior meetings

The City Council adopted Resolution 26-08 and the 2026 annual update to the comprehensive plan and community work program, both by 4-0 votes. Ordinance 26-01 regulating pawnbrokers was also adopted 4-0, and Tammy Smith was reappointed to the Jackson County Library Board of Trustees. The council received the monthly financial report as a presentation and heard public comments on traffic safety, police recruitment, and other concerns.

• Adopted Resolution 26-08 Comprehensive Plan Transmittal (4-0, Mayor abstaining)
• Adopted 2026 annual update of Community Work Program and Capital Improvements (4-0, Mayor abstaining)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-01 Jefferson Pawnbrokers Ordinance (4-0, Mayor abstaining)
• Reappointed Tammy Smith to Jackson Co. Library Board of Trustees (4-0, Mayor abstaining)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to allow Chief Bannister to respond to public comments (unanimous)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three applications from Stone Mountain Industrial Park for a 157.99-acre site on Sealy Crossing and Raford Wilson Roads: a rezoning to modify conditions (buffer reduction, impervious surface increase, traffic study waiver), a conditional use permit for metal manufacturing, and a variance to increase parking. Staff recommends approval for all three. The commission will also review the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan.

• R-26-J03 Rezoning: modify conditions of LI zoning — reduce buffer from 200 to 50 ft on east border, increase impervious surface from 35% to 40%, waive traffic study
• CU-26-J02 Conditional Use: permit for metal manufacturing (light fabrication and assembly) in LI district
• V-26-J06 Variance: increase maximum parking from 1 to 3 spaces per 1,000 sq ft
• Review of City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of May 4, 2026 minutes

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and hear a presentation by Kirby Glaze. The meeting also includes staff announcements and public input. The agenda is largely procedural aside from the scheduled presentation.

• Presentation by Kirby Glaze
• Approval of April 2026 meeting minutes

The Downtown Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and postponed the approval of April's minutes. The board discussed the future of the old tag office on Gordon Street, noting the need for a master plan.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of April meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission will vote on a minor Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 26-01) for a painted wall sign on the rear of the building at 16/18 South Public Square. Staff recommends approval. The board will also approve minutes from the April 9 meeting and hear about the 2026 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference.

• COA 26-01: Minor COA for a painted wall sign on the rear of 16/18 South Public Square (parcel J06/062) — staff recommends approval
• Approval of April 9, 2026, meeting minutes
• Announcement: 2026 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference, Nov 4-6 in Decatur, GA

City Council - Work Session

The council will discuss three related applications for a 25-acre tract south of US 129: rezoning for a 5-lot commercial subdivision (C-2) and 114 townhouses (MFR), plus a variance to reduce front setbacks. The planning commission recommended denial on all three; staff recommends conditional approval. Other items include a resolution with Southeast Corrections, budget adjustments, and DDA appointments. No votes are expected at this work session.

• R-26-J04: Rezone 10.1 acres from R-2 to C-2 for a 5-lot commercial subdivision on US 129 (staff: approval conditional; planning commission: denial)
• R-26-J05: Rezone 15 acres from R-2 to MFR for 114 townhouses (staff: approval conditional; planning commission: denial)
• V-26-J07: Variance to reduce front building setback from 30 ft to 10 ft for the townhouse project
• Resolution 26-07: Approval of agreement with Southeast Corrections
• DDA appointments: Melissa Wood and Angie Sprayberry recommended

The Jefferson City Council approved three rezoning and variance requests for E W C Commons LLC near U.S. Highway 129, allowing a commercial subdivision and 114 townhouse units that will change land use in the area. The council also passed budget adjustments, adopted a rental fee schedule, approved an agreement with Southeast Corrections, and appointed two members to the Downtown Development Authority, which oversees local business development and property maintenance.

• Approved rezoning of ~10.1 acres from R-2 to C-2 for a 5-lot commercial subdivision (4-2)
• Approved rezoning of ~15 acres from R-2 to MFR for 114 townhouse units (4-2)
• Approved variance reducing front building setback from 30 feet to 10 feet for the townhouse project (4-2)
• Adopted budget adjustments with Mayor Maddox recused (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Southeast Corrections with Mayor Maddox abstaining (5-0)
• Appointed Melissa Wood and Angie Sprayberry to the Downtown Development Authority (4-1)
• Adopted new rental fee schedule with Mayor Maddox abstaining (5-0)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson-Talmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to annex 18.187 acres and rezone it to RR-3 (Rural Residential District) for an 11-lot detached single-family subdivision, located west of Mauldin Road and south of Wilhite Road. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting and review public hearing procedures.

• R-26-J06: Annexation and RR-3 zoning for 18.187 acres on Mauldin Road and Wilhite Road, proposed 11-lot single-family subdivision by Three Rivers Homes, LLC (staff recommends approval of annexation and conditional approval of zoning).

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss a recommendation to City Council for appointing new board members. The board will also review March financials, compare money market vs CD options, and approve February minutes. No major rezonings or contracts are on the agenda.

• Recommendation to City Council for appointment to DDA board member vacancies
• Review of March financial statements and comparison of money market vs CD interest rates
• Approval of February 2026 meeting minutes
• Public input period

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will hold a voting session on April 27, 2026, to decide several rezoning applications and variances. The most contentious items involve proposals for 114 townhouses and a 5-lot commercial subdivision along U.S. Highway 129, where planning staff recommends approval with conditions but the planning commission recommends denial. Also on the agenda are a rezoning for light industrial use on Dry Pond Road, a police department presentation, and reappointments to city boards.

• R-26-J02: Rezoning of 9.32 acres on Dry Pond Road/Horace Head Road from C-2 to Light Industrial (staff and planning commission both recommend approval).
• R-26-J04: Rezoning of 10.1 acres on U.S. 129 from R-2 to C-2 for a 5-lot commercial subdivision (staff recommends approval conditional; planning commission recommends denial).
• R-26-J05 & V-26-J07: Rezoning of 15 acres from R-2 to MFR for 114 townhouses and a variance to reduce front setback from 30 to 10 feet (staff recommends approval conditional; planning commission recommends denial).
• Presentation by the Police Department and a presentation on Ghost Brands.
• Reappointments of Lamar Roberts to the Downtown Development Authority and Don Kupis to the Historic Preservation Commission.

The City Council approved the city seal, a Ghost Brands presentation, and the reappointment of two members to city boards. Three rezoning and variance requests were postponed until the May work session.

• Approved city seal (Unanimous)
• Approved Ghost Brands presentation (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Lamar Roberts to the DDA (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Don Kupis to the Historic Preservation Commission (Unanimous)
• Postponed R-26-J04 rezoning for commercial subdivision (Unanimous)
• Postponed R-26-J05 rezoning for fee simple townhouses (Unanimous)
• Postponed V-26-J07 variance for building setback reduction (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and a variance. The most notable are two requests from E W C Commons, LLC to rezone 10.1 acres to commercial (5 lots) and 15 acres to multiple-family residential (114 townhouses), plus a variance to reduce the front setback. A third request seeks to rezone 9.32 acres from highway commercial to light industrial. The planning commission recommended denial for the E W C Commons items, while staff recommended approval conditional.

• R-26-J02: Rezone 9.32 acres at Dry Pond Road (SR 82) and Horace Head Road from C-2 to LI (light industrial).
• R-26-J04: Rezone 10.1 acres on US Highway 129 from R-2 to C-2 (commercial subdivision, 5 lots).
• R-26-J05: Rezone 15 acres on US Highway 129 from R-2 to MFR (114 fee-simple townhouses).
• V-26-J07: Variance to reduce front building setback from 30 feet to 10 feet for the 15-acre townhouse site.
• Planning commission recommended denial on R-26-J04, R-26-J05, and V-26-J07; staff recommended approval conditional.

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Jefferson City Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from December 2025, address a board vacancy, and discuss PorchFest 2026 and downtown business activity. No old business is on the agenda.

• Board vacancy to be filled
• Discussion of PorchFest 2026
• Update on downtown business activity

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson-Talmo Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and one variance on April 6. Among the items is a proposal to rezone 15 acres from residential to multi-family for a 114-unit townhouse development, plus a related setback variance. Staff recommends approval with conditions for the townhouse rezoning and variance, and approval for a light industrial rezoning on Dry Pond Road and a commercial rezoning on US 129.

• R-26-J05: Rezone 15 acres from R-2 to MFR for 114 townhouses (staff recommends approval conditional)
• R-26-J02: Rezone 9.32 acres from C-2 to LI for light industrial on Dry Pond Road and Horace Head Road (staff recommends approval)
• R-26-J04: Rezone 10.1 acres from R-2 to C-2 for a 5-lot commercial subdivision on US 129 (staff recommends approval conditional)
• V-26-J07: Variance to reduce front setback from 30 to 10 feet for the 15-acre townhouse parcel on US 129 (staff recommends approval conditional)

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The body will review requests to change land use for light industrial and commercial purposes. This includes a proposal for a 114-unit townhouse development and a corresponding setback variance.

• R-26-J02: Rezoning 9.32 acres at Dry Pond Road and Horace Head Road from C-2 to LI for general light industrial use
• R-26-J04: Rezoning 10.1 acres on U.S. Highway 129 from R-2 to C-2 for a 5-lot commercial subdivision
• R-26-J05: Rezoning 15.00 acres south of U.S. Highway 129 from R-2 to MFR for 114 fee simple townhouses
• V-26-J07: Variance to reduce front building setback from 30 feet to 10 feet for 114 townhouses on U.S. Highway 129

City Council - Voting Session

The City Council will vote on an amendment to the Jefferson Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and a revised Future Land Use Plan Map. The body will also review variance requests for residential developments and budget adjustments for 2025.

• V-26-J04: Variance for 16 fee-simple townhouses on Borders Street
• V-26-J05: Variance for a single-family dwelling on Holders Siding Road
• Resolution 26-01: Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element
• Resolution 26-05: Public improvement dedications for Mallard’s Landing Phase 4
• Resolution 26-06: Authorization of off-premises alcohol consumption for city events on May 3 and June 27, 2026

The council approved two zoning variances for residential development, adopted a comprehensive‑plan land‑use amendment, and accepted the dedication of public improvements for the Mallard’s Landing Phase 4 subdivision. It also adopted the 2025 budget adjustments, a resolution allowing off‑premises alcohol at city events, and appointed members to the Development Authority. All motions passed with a 5‑to‑0 vote, with the mayor abstaining.

• Adopted V-26-J04 variance for townhouses (5‑0)
• Adopted V-26-J05 variance for single‑family dwelling (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-01 amending Comprehensive Plan land‑use element (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-05 accepting dedication of public improvements in Mallard’s Landing Phase 4 (5‑0)
• Adopted 2025 Budget Adjustments (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-06 permitting off‑premises alcohol at city‑sponsored events (5‑0)
• Adopted appointment of Development Authority members (5‑0)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council will consider two residential zoning variances, including a reduction of front and rear setbacks from 30 to 20 feet for a 2.458‑acre townhouse development on Borders Street. The council will also adopt an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan land‑use element and accept dedication of public improvements for the Mallard’s Landing Phase 4 subdivision. Additional items include budget adjustments, a reimbursement request for attorney fees, and a resolution allowing off‑premises alcohol at two city‑sponsored events.

• V-26-J04 variance: reduce setbacks to 20 ft for 16 townhouses on 2.458 acres fronting Borders St (approx. 430 ft west of Athens St)
• V-26-J05 variance: reduce front setback to 20 ft and rear to 10 ft for a detached single‑family home on 1.604 acres fronting Holders Siding Rd
• Resolution 26-01: adopt amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and revised future land‑use map
• Resolution 26-05: accept dedication of public improvements within Mallard’s Landing Phase 4 subdivision
• Resolution 26-06: grant exceptions to City Code for off‑premises alcohol consumption at events on May 3 2026 and June 27 2026

The council voted unanimously to remove Item 1 from the agenda. A reimbursement request from the mayor was withdrawn. All other items, including two variances, several resolutions, and budget adjustments, were discussed and scheduled for further action at the March 23, 2026 meeting.

• Removed Item 1 from agenda (all in favor)
• Reimbursement request from mayor withdrawn
• Variance V-26-J04 discussed; decision deferred to 3/23/2026
• Variance V-26-J05 discussed; decision deferred to 3/23/2026
• Resolution 26-01 discussed; decision deferred to 3/23/2026
• Resolution 26-05 discussed; decision deferred to 3/23/2026
• 2025 budget adjustments discussed; decision deferred to 3/23/2026
• Resolution 26-06 discussed; decision deferred to 3/23/2026

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson‑Talmo Planning Commission will review and vote on several variance requests and a preliminary plat. Items include a setback reduction for townhouses on Borders Street, a setback reduction for a single‑family home on Holders Siding Road, and a preliminary plat for eight single‑family lots on Winder Highway. Additional variances for a retail shopping center at 447 Oak Avenue are also on the agenda.

• V-26-J04: Variance to reduce front and rear setbacks from 30 ft to 20 ft for 16 townhouses on Borders Street (2.458 acres, parcels J08/026 and J08/036)
• V-26-J05: Variance to reduce front setback from 50 ft to 20 ft and rear setback from 35 ft to 10 ft for a detached single‑family dwelling on Holders Siding Road (1.604 acres, parcel 067/038M1)
• Preliminary Plat: Approval for 8 lots on 15.39 acres fronting Winder Highway (SR 11) and Buffalo Creek (parcel 083/008C)
• V-26-J02: Variance to reduce building setback and buffer for a retail shopping center at 447 Oak Avenue (2.315 acres, parcels J04/045)
• V-26-J03: Variance to reduce driveway throat length for the same retail site at 447 Oak Avenue

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority will consider the Region's Drive‑Thru lease and review the recently adopted public parking area usage and sidewalk cafe ordinances. The board will also examine the January financial statements, including assets of $682,286.51 and a net loss of $127.61. Additional items include a review of the work plan and discussion of board member expired terms.

• Region's Drive‑Thru lease (agenda item VII)
• Discussion of public parking area usage and sidewalk cafe ordinances (agenda item VII)
• Review of work plan (agenda item VI)
• January financials: assets $682,286.51, net loss $127.61 (agenda item V)
• Board member expired terms (agenda item VIII)

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will consider the Region's Drive‑Thru lease and discuss the recently adopted public parking area usage and sidewalk‑cafe ordinances. The council will also review the Downtown Development Authority work plan and the January 2026 financial statements. Public input will be solicited before adjournment.

• Region's Drive‑Thru lease (agenda item VI)
• Discussion of recently adopted public parking area usage and sidewalk‑cafe ordinances (agenda item VII)
• Review of work plan – DDA and Community Relations office to walk downtown on Nov 18 (agenda item VI)
• January 2026 financials – total assets $682,286.51, total liabilities $17,011.25 (agenda item V)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss Resolution 26-01, which proposes amending the Jefferson Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element. The amendment includes a revised future land use plan map and the addition of two new land use categories.

• Resolution 26-01: Adopting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and revised map
• Proposed new land use categories: Mixed Use Urban and Mixed Use Suburban
• Map amendments for properties on I-85, New Salem Church Rd, and Possum Cr. Rd to Mixed Use Urban
• Map amendments for properties on Academy Church Rd to Medium Density Residential
• Map amendments for properties on Athens St, Park Ave, and Pine St to Adaptive Reuse Residential

The council adopted an amendment to the agenda unanimously. It then voted 3‑1 to censor Mayor Maddox’s accusations against Councilman Mobley and strike that language from the minutes. Finally, the council unanimously postponed Resolution 26‑01, which would amend the Jefferson Comprehensive Plan land‑use element, until the March 9 meeting.

• Adopt agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approve motion to censor Mayor Maddox’s accusations and strike from minutes (3-1)
• Postpone Resolution 26-01 Comprehensive Plan amendment to March 9 meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Voting Session

The City Council will consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and a revised Future Land Use Plan Map. The body will also vote on several conditional use permits and variances for mixed-use and retail developments.

• Resolution 26-01: Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and Future Land Use Plan Map
• CU-26-J01: Conditional use permit for a mixed-use building on Mahaffey Street
• V-26-J01: Variance to reduce residential buffer from 20 to 10 feet on Mahaffey Street
• V-26-J02 & V-26-J03: Variances for a retail shopping center at 447 Oak Avenue regarding setbacks and driveway length
• Resolution 26-02: Acceptance of Cavalier Court as a City Street and Right Of Way

During the Jan. 27 voting session the council approved the meeting agenda and unanimously adopted four land‑use variances and a conditional‑use permit. The council also adopted a resolution dedicating Cavalier Court as a city street, an ordinance amending the streets code, and a resolution setting permit fees. One resolution to amend the comprehensive plan was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Adopted CU-26-J01 conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Adopted V-26-J01 variance for Caleb Musser (unanimous)
• Adopted V-26-J02 variance for Dunhill Diversified Investments (unanimous)
• Adopted V-26-J03 variance for Dunhill Diversified Investments (unanimous)
• Postponed Resolution 26-01 amendment to comprehensive plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-02 dedication of Cavalier Court as city street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-04 amending streets, sidewalks, and public places code (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding three zoning variances and one conditional use permit for commercial and mixed-use projects. The body will also consider amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and the city's street use ordinances.

• Conditional use permit for a mixed-use building on 2.08 acres at Mahaffey Street (CU-26-J01)
• Buffer reduction variance from 20 to 10 feet for Mahaffey Street property (V-26-J01)
• Setback and buffer variance for a retail shopping center at 447 Oak Avenue (V-26-J02)
• Driveway throat length variance from 50 to 35 feet for 447 Oak Avenue (V-26-J03)
• Resolution 26-04 regarding the Parks Creek Dam and Reservoir Project

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-03 for a GEFA loan (GF2025019) and Resolution 26-04 for the Parks Creek Dam and Reservoir Project. Steve Kinney was appointed Mayor Pro Tempore by a 4‑0 vote, with Kinney abstaining. Several planning and development items were discussed and will be reconsidered at the next meeting on Jan 26, 2026.

• Adopted Resolution 25-03 (GEFA Loan GF2025019) unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 26-04 (Parks Creek Dam and Reservoir Project) unanimously
• Appointed Steve Kinney as Mayor Pro Tempore (4‑0 vote; Kinney abstained)
• Discussed Conditional Use CU-26-J01 (no decision; next meeting 1/26/2026)
• Discussed Variance V-26-J01 (no decision; next meeting 1/26/2026)
• Discussed Variance V-26-J02 (no decision; next meeting 1/26/2026)
• Discussed Variance V-26-J03 (no decision; next meeting 1/26/2026)
• Discussed Resolution 25-28 (fees for permits) (no decision; next meeting 1/26/2026)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson‑Talmo Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for a mixed‑use building on the north side of Mahaffey Street (2.08 acres). It will also hear three variance requests for the same parcel and a separate variance for a retail shopping center at 447 Oak Avenue. Staff recommendations for all four items are for approval.

• CU-26-J01 – Conditional Use Permit for a mixed‑use building on Mahaffey St (2.08 acres) – staff recommends approval
• V-26-J01 – Variance to reduce required buffer from 20 ft to 10 ft on Mahaffey St parcel (2.08 acres) – staff recommends approval
• V-26-J02 – Variance to reduce 40‑ft building setback and buffer to 19 ft for 447 Oak Ave (2.315 acres) – staff recommends approval
• V-26-J03 – Variance to reduce driveway throat clearance from 50 ft to 35 ft for 447 Oak Ave (2.315 acres) – staff recommends approval