Jefferson public meetings in 2021

City Council - Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting for the Jefferson City Council to conduct an organizational session, including the swearing-in ceremony for elected officials. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Oath of Office ceremony for council members and mayor

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will hold a voting session with several rezoning and variance requests, including a proposed 72-unit single-family subdivision on Washington Street and a 74-unit age-restricted subdivision on Wilhite Road. The council will also consider two land use code amendments, one to make mixed-use buildings conditional and another to clarify townhouse setbacks. Administrative items include resolutions on redistricting, charter changes, and accepting a new street.

• R-21-J11: Rezone 21.12 acres on Washington Street to PCD for 72 single-family homes
• R-21-J12: Annex and rezone 26.76 acres on Wilhite Road for 74 age-restricted homes (staff recommends denial)
• V-21-J09: Variance to allow prior variances to run with land for Jefferson Mill Properties
• Ordinance LUMC 21-05: Change 'mixed use building' from permitted to conditional use (staff recommends denial)
• Resolution 21-26: Accept dedication of Callahan Court as public street

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council will hold a work session to discuss several planning and development items, including rezoning requests, variances, and annexation. They will also review resolutions on redistricting, charter changes, and street dedications, plus a budget adjustment and an interchange discussion. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• R-21-J10: Rezone 1.641 acres on Lee Street to C-2 for auto body shop (staff recommends approval, conditional)
• R-21-J11: Rezone 21.12 acres on Washington Street to PCD for 72 single-family homes (staff recommends approval, conditional)
• V-21-J09: Variance to allow Jefferson Mill Properties variances to run with the land (staff recommends approval)
• R-21-J12: Annexation and PCD zoning for 26.76 acres on Wilhite/Commerce Roads for 74 age-restricted homes (staff recommends denial)
• Resolution 21-23: Approve reapportionment map based on 2020 Census

The work session was informational only; no formal votes were taken. The council discussed several rezoning requests, variances, annexation, and ordinances, all scheduled for the next regular meeting on 12/20/2021. The agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Discussed R-21-J10 rezone for auto body shop on Lee Street
• Discussed R-21-J11 rezone for 72 single-family homes on Washington Street
• Discussed V-21-J09 variance for Jefferson Mill Properties
• Discussed V-21-J11 variance for Peace Place dumpster enclosure
• Discussed R-21-J12 annexation and zoning for age-restricted subdivision
• Discussed LUMC 21-05 and LUMC 21-06 ordinance amendments
• Discussed resolutions on reapportionment, charter changes, and street dedications

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and variance requests, including a proposed 72-unit single-family subdivision, an auto body shop, and two variances for a crisis center. They will also consider two ordinance amendments to the Land Use Management Code. Staff recommendations range from approval to denial.

• Rezone 21.12 acres on Washington Street to PCD for 72 single-family homes (R-21-J11)
• Rezone 1.641 acres on Lee Street to C-2 for auto body shop (R-21-J10)
• Variance to allow 100% front-yard parking for crisis center on Stan Evans Drive (V-21-J10)
• Annexation of 26.76 acres on Wilhite Road for 70 age-restricted homes (R-21-J12)
• Ordinance LUMC 21-05 to make mixed-use buildings conditional use (staff recommends denial)

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will vote on two rezoning requests: one to change 5 acres on Winder Highway from residential to highway commercial for an electrical company, and another to change 9.97 acres on Valentine Industrial Parkway from medium-density residential to light industrial for a diesel truck repair shop. Both have staff and planning commission approval recommendations. The council will also consider appointments, adopt revised water/sewer construction standards, and approve the 2022 meeting calendar.

• Rezone R-21-J08: 5.0 acres at 3288 Winder Highway from R-1 to C-2 for electrical company
• Rezone R-21-J09: 9.97 acres at 2285 Valentine Industrial Parkway from R-2 to LI for diesel truck repair
• Appointment to Jefferson-Talmo Planning Commission (term expiring Sept 2024)
• Resolution 21-22: Adopt revised Public Utilities standard specs for water/sewer mains
• Approval of 2022 City Council meeting calendar and holidays

The City Council unanimously approved two rezones: R-21-J08, a 5.0-acre property at 3288 Winder Highway from R-1 to C-2 for an electrical company, and R-21-J09, a 9.97-acre property at 2285 Valentine Industrial Parkway from R-2 to LI for diesel truck repair. The council also unanimously approved a planning commission appointment, a resolution adopting revised water and sewer construction standards, and the 2022 meeting and holiday calendar. A contract for See Click Fix was approved with a 3-to-1 vote, with Councilmember Gramley voting no. The council entered executive session to discuss property acquisition but took no action.

• Approved agenda and minutes of prior meetings unanimously
• Approved rezone R-21-J08 (Winder Highway) to C-2 for electrical company use
• Approved rezone R-21-J09 (Valentine Industrial Parkway) to LI for diesel truck repair
• Reappointed Mark Starnes to the Jefferson-Talmo Planning Commission
• Adopted Resolution 21-22 for revised water and sewer construction standards
• Approved the 2022 calendar of council meetings and holidays
• Approved See Click Fix contract 3-to-1, with one nay
• Entered executive session on property acquisition; no action taken

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially approve two rezoning requests: one for an electrical company on Winder Highway and another for a diesel truck repair shop on Valentine Industrial Parkway. The council will also consider revised city council and school board districts based on 2020 Census data, charter changes, a solid waste contract renewal, and other administrative items. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Rezone R-21-J08: 5.0 acres at 3288 Winder Highway from R-1 to C-2 for electrical company
• Rezone R-21-J09: 9.97 acres at 2285 Valentine Industrial Parkway from R-2 to LI for diesel truck repair
• Revised City Council and Board of Education districts based on 2020 Census
• Renewal of solid waste contract
• Resolution 21-22: Adopt revised water and sewer construction standards

The Jefferson City Council held a work session on November 8, 2021, and took several unanimous actions. They approved the meeting agenda, adopted revised city council and school board districts based on 2020 Census data, and renewed the solid waste contract. Two rezoning requests were discussed but not voted on, with decisions deferred to the November 22 meeting. The council also discussed charter changes, a planning commission appointment, utility standards, and the 2022 meeting calendar, all without final action.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted revised City Council and Board of Education districts based on 2020 Census (unanimous)
• Renewed solid waste contract (unanimous)
• Lowered flags in honor of Deputy Lena Marshall (unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session for personnel; no action taken

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider three rezoning applications. One is a continuation of a request to rezone 21.12 acres on Washington Street to Planned Community Development for a residential development. The other two are staff-recommended approvals: a 5-acre parcel on Winder Highway for an electrical company, and a 9.97-acre parcel on Valentine Industrial Parkway for a truck repair business. The meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2021, at the Jefferson Station Community Room.

City Council - Voting Session

The council unanimously approved an appeal allowing zero-lot-line setbacks for end units in the Sycamore Grove townhouse project, and postponed a rezoning request for a mixed residential development until December 13, 2021. It also approved a variance for a day care expansion, adopted the regional solid waste plan, increased the insurance license fee to $75, and dedicated Hughey Park.

• Approved appeal AA-21-J01 allowing zero-lot-line setbacks for Sycamore Grove townhouses (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning R-21-J07 for 74 single-family homes and 31 townhouses to Dec 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved variance V-21-J08 reducing setback and buffer for Bright Beginnings day care expansion (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-19 adopting Northeast Georgia Regional Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-03 increasing insurance license fee to $75 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution dedicating Hughey Park (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council will hold a work session to discuss several planning and administrative items, including a proposed rezoning of 21.12 acres on Washington Street for 105 residential units, a variance request for a day care expansion, a 60-day moratorium on mixed-use buildings, and two administrative resolutions. The council will also receive the Planning Commission's recommendations, which include denial of the rezoning and approval of the variance.

• R-21-J07 Rezone: 21.12 acres at Washington Street and Jett Roberts Road from O-I/C-2 to PCD for 74 single-family homes and 31 townhouses; staff recommends approval, Planning Commission and schools recommend denial
• V-21-J08 Variance: Reduce setback from 40 to 20 feet and buffer from 30 to 10 feet at 1988 Washington Street for Bright Beginnings day care expansion; both staff and commission recommend approval
• Resolution imposing 60-day moratorium on mixed-use buildings and related permits
• Resolution 21-19: Adopt Northeast Georgia Regional Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
• Ordinance 21-03: Increase annual insurance license tax to $75 for insurers in Jefferson

The City Council held a work session and discussed several items but took no formal votes. They discussed a proposed rezone for 74 single-family homes and 31 townhouses, a variance for a day care expansion, a 60-day moratorium on mixed-use buildings, a solid waste plan, and an insurance license fee increase. All items are scheduled for further discussion at the next meeting on October 25, 2021.

• Discussed R-21-J07 rezone for 74 single-family and 31 townhouse units; no action taken, next on 10/25/2021.
• Discussed V-21-J08 variance for Bright Beginnings day care expansion; no action taken, next on 10/25/2021.
• Discussed resolution for 60-day moratorium on mixed-use buildings; no action taken, next on 10/25/2021.
• Discussed Resolution 21-19 adopting solid waste management plan; no action taken, next on 10/25/2021.
• Discussed Ordinance 21-03 increasing insurance license fee to $75; no action taken, next on 10/25/2021.
• Received presentations from Planning Commission and department reports; no action taken.

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission is holding a public hearing and voting session on two items: a variance request to expand the Bright Beginnings Day Care Center at 1988 Washington Street, and a rezoning request for a property at 574 Main Street in Talmo to allow a general store. Staff recommends approval for both.

• Variance V-21-J08: Reduce building setback from 40 to 20 feet and buffer from 30 feet to 10-foot landscape strip for day care expansion at 1988 Washington Street (2.27 acres)
• Rezone R-21-T01: Rezone 0.25 acre at 574 Main Street from RR-3 to TC (Town Center Mixed-Use) for a general store in an existing building
• Approval of September 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of public hearing procedures

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The Jefferson City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a millage rate hearing for the 2021 tax year. The agenda includes a presentation of the current tax digest and a five-year history of the levy, with the proposed net millage rate at 5.3 mills. The meeting also includes a public portion for comments before adjournment.

• Millage rate hearing for 2021
• Proposed net millage rate of 5.3 mills
• 2021 net M&O digest of $860,876,390
• Total taxes levied for 2021: $4,562,645
• Public portion for comments

The Jefferson City Council held a special called meeting on September 27, 2021, at 11:00 AM. The only substantive item was a millage rate hearing, which was discussed but no decision was made; action was deferred to a later meeting that same day at 6:00 PM. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned.

• Discussed millage rate, no action taken, deferred to 9/27/2021 6:00 PM

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will vote on several planning items, including a sign variance for the Amazon distribution center, a conditional use permit for explosives storage, and a rezoning for industrial use. They will also consider an ordinance to allow backyard chickens in certain residential districts and adopt the 2021 comprehensive plan update. Administrative items include preliminary millage rate and 2022 budget discussions, a cemetery maintenance agreement, and a redistricting MOU with Jackson County.

• V-21-J07: Variance to increase ground sign area from 64 to 120 sq ft for Amazon Distribution Center on Hog Mountain Road
• CU-21-J01: Conditional use permit for explosives storage on 14.343 acres on Academy Church Road
• Ordinance LUMC 21-04: Amends code to allow backyard chickens in certain residential districts
• Resolution 21-16: Adopting 2021 Annual Update of the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution 21-17: Agreement for landscape maintenance at Woodbine Cemetery

The Jefferson City Council approved a land use code amendment permitting backyard chickens in certain residential districts, with a 4-1 vote. The council also unanimously approved a sign variance for the Amazon distribution center, a conditional use permit for explosives storage, the 2021 comprehensive plan update, and several administrative items including cemetery maintenance and redistricting services.

• Adopted backyard chicken ordinance (4-1)
• Approved sign variance for Amazon distribution center (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for explosives storage (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 comprehensive plan update (unanimous)
• Approved landscape maintenance for Woodbine Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Jackson County for redistricting services (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will review planning commission recommendations on a conditional use permit for explosives storage, a rezoning for 105 residential units, a sign variance for the Amazon distribution center, and an ordinance to allow backyard chickens. The council will also discuss a moratorium on street activity permits, a beautification committee report, and preliminary 2022 budget and millage rate discussions.

• Conditional use permit CU-21-J01 for explosives storage on 14.343 acres at Academy Church Road and Old Pendergrass Road (staff recommends approval)
• Rezone R-21-J07 for 74 single-family homes and 31 townhouses on 21.12 acres along Washington Street (planning commission recommends denial)
• Variance V-21-J07 to increase ground sign area from 64 to 120 sq ft at Amazon Distribution Center on Hog Mountain Road (staff recommends approval)
• Ordinance LUMC 21-04 to permit backyard chickens in certain residential zoning districts (planning commission recommends approval)
• Preliminary 2022 budget and millage rate discussions

The City Council held a work session and approved the agenda with the removal of one item. They discussed several planning items, including a conditional use permit for explosives storage, a rezoning request for a planned community development, a sign variance for the Amazon distribution center, and an ordinance on backyard chickens. The council also voted unanimously to approve a site plan for submission to GDOT for an encroachment permit and approved a site for the 137 Exit Beautification Committee. No final decisions were made on the planning items, which are scheduled for the next meeting on 9/27/2021.

• Approved agenda with removal of item 3 under Planning & Development (unanimous)
• Discussed CU-21-J01 for explosives storage, next on 9/27/2021
• Discussed R-21-J07 rezoning for 74 single-family and 31 townhouse units, next on 9/27/2021
• Discussed V-21-J07 sign variance for Amazon Distribution Center, next on 9/27/2021
• Discussed LUMC 21-04 backyard chickens ordinance, next on 9/27/2021
• Approved site plan for GDOT encroachment permit (unanimous)
• Approved site for 137 Exit Beautification Committee (unanimous)
• Discussed preliminary 2022 budget and millage rate, next on 9/27/2021

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on four items: a conditional use permit for explosives storage, a rezoning for 74 single-family homes and 31 townhouses, a sign variance for the Amazon distribution center, and an ordinance to allow backyard chickens in certain residential districts. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 2 meeting.

• Conditional use permit for explosives storage on 14.343 acres at Academy Church Road and Old Pendergrass Road (staff recommends approval)
• Rezone 21.12 acres on Washington Street (US 129 Business) to PCD for 74 single-family homes and 31 townhouses (staff recommends approval conditional)
• Variance to increase ground sign area from 64 to 120 sq ft and allow second sign at Amazon Distribution Center on Hog Mountain Road (staff recommends approval)
• Ordinance LUMC 21-04 to allow backyard chickens in certain residential zoning districts
• Approval of August 2, 2021 minutes

City Council - Voting Session

The City Council approved a rezoning request to allow explosives storage on 14.343 acres at Academy Church Road and Old Pendergrass Road, changing the zoning from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial. The council also approved several other items, including the 2021 Comprehensive Plan update, acceptance of a sewer pump station, and a contract with Jackson County Water Sewer Authority for the Parks Creek project. Discussions were held on a moratorium for street activity permits and the preliminary millage rate and 2022 budget, with no action taken.

• Approved R-21-J06 rezoning to Heavy Industrial for explosives storage (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-14 transmitting 2021 Comprehensive Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-15 accepting sanitary sewer pump station in Mallard's Landing (unanimous)
• Approved Exit 137 Beautification DOT agreements (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Jackson County Water Sewer Authority for Parks Creek (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Budget Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 for pool civil engineer plan (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will discuss several planning items, including a major rezoning of 157.08 acres along Concord Road and Interstate 85 for light industrial/warehouse use, a related stream buffer variance, and a separate rezoning for explosives storage. The council will also review the 2021 comprehensive plan update, budget adjustments, and preliminary millage rate and 2022 budget discussions.

• R-21-J02: Rezone 157.08 acres (Concord Road/I-85/Valentine Industrial Pkwy) from C-2 to LI Light Industrial for warehouse use
• V-21-J06: Variance to reduce stream buffers on the 157.08-acre site
• R-21-J06: Rezone 14.343 acres (Academy Church Rd/Old Pendergrass Rd) from LI to HI Heavy Industrial for explosives storage
• Resolution 21-14: Transmit 2021 Comprehensive Plan update for state review
• Preliminary millage rate and 2022 budget discussions

The City Council held a work session on August 9, 2021, and took action on several items. The council unanimously approved a rezoning of 157.08 acres on Concord Road from C-2 (Highway Commercial) to LI (Light Industrial) for a proposed warehouse development, and also unanimously approved a variance to reduce required stream buffers on the same property. The council also unanimously approved nominations for the Jefferson Industrial Development Authority. Several other items, including a rezoning for explosives storage, the 2021 budget adjustment, millage rate, and 2022 budget, were discussed and scheduled for the next meeting on August 23, 2021.

• Approved R-21-J02 rezone of 157.08 acres on Concord Road to LI (Light Industrial) (unanimous)
• Approved V-21-J06 variance to reduce stream buffers from 50 to 25 feet on Concord Road property (unanimous)
• Approved nominations for Jefferson Industrial Development Authority (unanimous)
• Discussed R-21-J06 rezone for explosives storage; next: 8/23/2021
• Discussed Resolution 21-14 for Comprehensive Plan update; next: 8/23/2021
• Discussed 2021 Budget Adjustment; next: 8/23/2021
• Discussed preliminary millage rate; next: 8/23/2021
• Discussed preliminary 2022 Budget; next: 8/23/2021

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several items, including a request to rezone 157.08 acres along Concord Road, Interstate 85, and Valentine Industrial Parkway from commercial to light industrial for warehouse use, with a companion variance to reduce stream buffers. They will also consider a separate rezoning of 14.343 acres on Academy Church Road to heavy industrial for explosives storage, and an annual update to the city's comprehensive plan. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 7, 2021 meeting.

• Rezone R-21-J02: 157.08 acres on Concord Road, I-85, and Valentine Industrial Parkway from C-2 to LI (Light Industrial) for industrial/warehouse use (staff recommends approval with conditions)
• Variance V-21-J06: Request to waive/reduce stream buffer requirements for the same 157.08-acre property (staff recommends approval)
• Rezone R-21-J06: 14.343 acres on Academy Church Road from LI to HI (Heavy Industrial) for explosives storage (staff recommends approval with conditions)
• Annual update to the Comprehensive Plan, including Community Work Program and Capital Improvements Element for parks and recreation
• Approval of June 7, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council - Voting Session

The City Council will consider several items including a modification of a zoning condition for a mini-storage facility on Winder Highway. The agenda also includes an ordinance to update parking lot definitions in the land use management code and resolutions regarding land dedications and road abandonment.

• Zoning modification (R-21-J05) for AIB Enterprises, LLC on Winder Highway
• Land use code amendment (LUMC 21-03) regarding off-site parking lot definitions
• Resolution 21-10: Right of way dedication along Gordon Street by Frater James LLC and Whitworth Realty Advisors, Inc.
• Resolution 21-11: Sanitary sewer pump station land dedication by Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.
• Resolution 21-09: Abandonment of Horace Head Road intersection right of way for Dry Pond Industrial Holdings, LLC

The Jefferson City Council approved the annexation and Planned Community Development (PCD) zoning of 67.18 acres at YZ Sailors Road and Mauldin Road for a 150-unit senior housing development, despite the planning commission's recommendation for denial. The council also adopted resolutions accepting right-of-way dedications for Gordon Street and a sanitary sewer pump station, and recommended that the Jefferson Public Development Authority approve a lease with Jackson County for a communication tower.

• Approved R-21-J04 annexation and PCD zoning for 67.18 acres at YZ Sailors Road and Mauldin Road (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 21-10 accepting 0.105 acre of right-of-way along Gordon Street (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-11 accepting a sanitary sewer pump station site (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-13 recommending approval of a communication tower lease with Jackson County (unanimous)
• Adopted budget adjustments (4-0)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will consider four resolutions: accepting a 0.105-acre right-of-way on Gordon Street, accepting a sanitary sewer pump station from Northeast Georgia Health System, authorizing application for American Rescue Plan Act funds, and recommending a lease with Jackson County for a communication tower at Fire Station #2. The agenda also includes monthly reports, public comment, and an executive session on property acquisition.

• Resolution 21-10: Accept 0.105-acre right-of-way along Gordon Street from Frater James LLC and Whitworth Realty Advisors
• Resolution 21-11: Accept 0.023-acre sanitary sewer pump station east of U.S. Highway 129 and north of Winder Highway from Northeast Georgia Health System
• Resolution 21-12: Authorize application and acceptance of ARPA Local Recovery Assistance Funds
• Resolution 21-13: Recommend Jefferson Public Development Authority approve lease with Jackson County for communication tower and 9-1-1 equipment at Fire Station #2
• Executive session for property acquisition

The Jefferson City Council held a work session on July 12, 2021, where they adopted Resolution 21-12, authorizing the Finance Director, City Manager, and Mayor to execute documents for applying for and accepting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Other agenda items, including right-of-way dedications and a lease recommendation, were discussed but not voted on. Monthly department reports were presented.

• Adopted Resolution 21-12 authorizing ARPA fund application and acceptance (unanimous)
• Discussed Resolution 21-10 for Gordon Street right-of-way dedication (no vote)
• Discussed Resolution 21-11 for sewer pump station dedication (no vote)
• Discussed Resolution 21-13 recommending lease for communication tower (no vote)

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council voting session will consider several planning and development items, including a zoning condition modification for a mini-storage facility, an ordinance to define and regulate off-site parking lots, and a resolution to abandon a portion of Horace Head Road. The council will also review 2021 budget adjustments and monthly financial reports. Public comment and an executive session on legal and personnel matters are also scheduled.

• R-21-J05: Repeal condition on 2.00 acres on Winder Highway (SR 11) to allow mini-storage (staff recommends approval)
• LUMC 21-03: Ordinance to define and regulate off-site parking lots for passenger vehicles and trucks (staff recommends approval)
• Resolution to abandon part of Horace Head Road's old intersection with SR 82/Dry Pond Road and quit claim deed to Dry Pond Industrial Holdings, LLC
• 2021 Budget Adjustments
• Monthly Financial Reports

The Jefferson City Council voted 4-1 to approve the annexation and PCD (Planned Community Development) zoning of 67.18 acres at YZ Sailors Road and Mauldin Road for a 150-unit senior housing development, despite a planning commission recommendation for denial. The council also unanimously approved a zoning condition modification for a mini-storage facility on Winder Highway, a land use code amendment defining food trucks, and a resolution to abandon a portion of Horace Head Road's old intersection.

• Approved annexation and PCD zoning for a 150-unit senior housing development on YZ Sailors Road and Mauldin Road (4-1).
• Adopted a modification to zoning conditions to allow a mini-storage facility on Winder Highway.
• Adopted an ordinance amending the land use management code to define and permit food trucks in various zoning districts.
• Adopted a resolution abandoning a portion of Horace Head Road's old intersection with SR 82/Dry Pond Road.
• Approved the 2021 budget adjustments.
• Approved a resolution to abandon portions of Park Drive and McKensie Avenue.
• Approved a resolution accepting a right-of-way dedication from TC Atlanta Development, Inc. along Hog Mountain Road.
• Approved a resolution accepting a right-of-way dedication from Local London, LLC along Epps Street.

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council is holding a work session to discuss several planning and administrative items, including a request to remove a zoning condition on 2 acres along Winder Highway that currently requires commercial development to be invisible from the highway, to allow a mini-storage facility. The council will also review an ordinance to define and regulate off-site parking lots for trucks and trailers, a resolution to abandon a portion of Horace Head Road's old intersection, and proposed budget adjustments for police and capital projects. These items are at the discussion stage, with formal votes expected at later meetings.

• R-21-J05: Repeal condition on 2.00 acres at Winder Highway (SR 11) near Middle Oconee River (Map/Parcel 082/027A) to allow mini-storage; staff and planning commission recommend approval.
• LUMC 21-03: Ordinance to define 'parking lot, off-site for passenger vehicles' and 'parking lot, off-site for trucks and truck trailers'; add truck parking as permitted in LI and HI districts, conditional in C-2.
• Resolution 21-09: Abandon old Horace Head Road intersection with SR 82/Dry Pond Road (Tract E, 0.1915 acre) and quitclaim deed to Dry Pond Industrial Holdings, LLC.
• Ordinance BA 21-09: FY2021 budget amendment for police department.
• Ordinance BA 21-10: FY2021 budget amendment for capital projects.

The Jefferson City Council held a work session on June 14, 2021, to discuss several items but took no formal votes. They discussed a proposed modification to a zoning condition for a mini-storage facility on Winder Highway, an ordinance to define and permit off-site truck parking, a resolution to abandon a portion of Horace Head Road, and 2021 budget adjustments. All items were scheduled for further discussion at the next meeting on June 21, 2021. The council also entered executive session to discuss property acquisition and legal matters, but no action was taken.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Presented a proclamation for Nurses Assistants Week.
• Discussed a Planning Commission letter and scheduled it for the next meeting.
• Discussed a zoning condition modification for a mini-storage facility on Winder Highway.
• Discussed an ordinance to define and permit off-site truck parking.
• Discussed a resolution to abandon a portion of Horace Head Road's old intersection.
• Discussed 2021 budget adjustments.
• Entered executive session for property acquisition and legal matters; no action taken.

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission is meeting to review three items: a variance request to subdivide a 40.1-acre property in Talmo into larger lots than normally allowed, a request to remove a zoning condition on a Winder Highway property, and a proposed ordinance to regulate off-site parking lots for trucks. Staff recommends approval for all three items. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 3, 2020 meeting.

• Variance V-21-T01: Request to increase maximum lot size from 2 to 20 acres for a 40.107-acre parcel on Midland Road, Talmo (staff recommends approval)
• Modification R-21-J05: Request to repeal condition requiring commercial development not be visible from Winder Highway on 2.00 acres (staff recommends approval)
• Ordinance LUMC 21-03: Would define and allow off-site parking lots for trucks and truck trailers in LI, HI, and C-2 zoning districts
• Public hearings scheduled for June 22, 2021 (Talmo) and July 14, 2021 (Jefferson) for related items

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council is holding a voting session to decide on several planning and development items, including annexations, a variance, and two ordinances. Key items include a proposed 67-acre single-family residential community, a highway commercial annexation, and ordinances related to food trucks and public space use. The council will also consider a fence height variance and hear public comment.

• Annexation and PCD zoning for 67.18 acres on YZ Sailors Road and Mauldin Road for 115 single-family lots and 35 townhouse lots (R-21-J04)
• Annexation and C-2 zoning for 17.725 acres on Galilee Church Road near U.S. Highway 129 (R-21-J03)
• Variance to increase front yard fence height from 4 to 6 feet on Callie Circle and Virginia Avenue (V-21-J04)
• Ordinance 21-01 to amend regulations on picketing, parades, sidewalk cafes, and public space use
• Ordinance LUMC 21-01 to add food truck definitions and permitted uses in residential and commercial districts

The City Council approved the annexation and PCD zoning of 67.18 acres on YZ Sailors Road and Mauldin Road for a 150-unit residential community, overruling the planning commission's recommendation for denial. The council also approved a variance for a fence height increase, a variance for a furniture store with a sawmill, and a new fee schedule for planning and development.

• Approved annexation and PCD zoning for 150 residential units on 67.18 acres (4-1)
• Approved fence height variance from 4 to 6 feet on Callie Circle/Virginia Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved cottage industry size variance to 4,079 sq ft for Kuda Frames (unanimous)
• Approved amended planning and development fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved accepting 0.383 acre from Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and R-2 zoning for 0.57 acre on Brockton Road (unanimous)
• Approved food truck ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance regulating use of public streets and sidewalks (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council is holding a work session to discuss several planning and development items, including two annexation and zoning requests, a fence height variance, and two postponed ordinances. The council will also hold a public hearing on a condemnation and consider a budget adjustment.

• V-21-J04: Variance to increase front yard fence height from 4 to 6 feet for property on Callie Circle and Virginia Avenue (Map/Parcel 083H/056)
• R-21-J03: Annexation and C-2 zoning of 17.725 acres on Galilee Church Road near U.S. Highway 129 for highway commercial use
• R-21-J04: Annexation and PCD zoning of 67.18 acres on YZ Sailors Road and Mauldin Road for a 150-lot residential community
• Ordinance LUMC 21-01: Amending land use code to add definition and regulations for food trucks
• Ordinance 21-01: Amending code to repeal and replace regulations on picketing, parades, and sidewalk cafes

The Jefferson City Council held a work session where the only formal action was unanimous approval of a petition for condemnation after a public hearing. The council discussed several pending items, including a fence height variance, two annexation and zoning requests, and ordinances related to food trucks and public street use, all of which were scheduled for a voting session on May 24, 2021. A motion to pull a budget adjustment ordinance from the consent agenda failed for lack of a second, and the council entered executive session for property acquisition but took no action.

• Approved petition for condemnation (unanimous)
• Discussed fence height variance for Callie Circle/Virginia Ave; next 5/24/2021
• Discussed annexation/zoning for Galilee Church Rd property; next 5/24/2021
• Discussed annexation/PCD zoning for YZ Sailors Rd/Mauldin Rd property; next 5/24/2021
• Discussed food truck ordinance (LUMC 21-01); next 5/24/2021
• Discussed public streets/sidewalk ordinance (21-01); next 5/24/2021
• Motion to pull budget adjustment from consent agenda failed (no second)
• Entered executive session for property acquisition; no action taken

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use applications, including two annexation and zoning requests, a variance, and a preliminary plat. Staff recommends approval for all items.

• Annexation and C-2 zoning for 17.725 acres on Galilee Church Road near US 129 (R-21-J03)
• Rezoning of 5.00 acres from AG to C-2 on Galilee Church Road (R-21-J03)
• Annexation and PCD zoning for 67.18 acres on YZ Sailors Road for 115 single-family and 35 townhouse lots (R-21-J04)
• Variance to increase fence height from 4 to 6 feet on Callie Circle/Virginia Avenue (V-21-J04)
• Preliminary plat for Jefferson Hills, 90 lots on 52.92 acres on Peachtree Road (PP-21-01)

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council voting session will consider several land-use items, including an annexation and zoning request for a single-family dwelling on Brockton Road, a variance for a furniture store with woodworking on Washington Street, and a resolution accepting property from the Downtown Development Authority. The council will also vote on amending the planning and development fee schedule, discuss a grant for the Roosevelt Theater, and review a concept drawing for an amphitheater. An executive session is scheduled for property acquisition and disposition.

• R-21-J01: Annexation and R-2 zoning for 0.57 acre at 724 Brockton Road (TNT Realty of Commerce, LLC)
• V-21-J03: Variance to increase cottage industry size from 1,500 to 4,079 sq ft at 1942 Washington Street (Kuda Frames)
• Resolution R-21-07: Accepting 0.383 acre south of South Public Square and east of Gordon Street from the DDA
• Resolution 21-08: Amending the Planning and Development fee schedule
• Roosevelt Theater grant discussion and amphitheater concept drawing

The Jefferson City Council approved the annexation and R-2 zoning of 0.57 acres at 724 Brockton Road, a variance for a larger cottage industry at 1942 Washington Street, and accepted a downtown parking lot from the DDA. The council also adopted an amended fee schedule for planning and development.

• Approved annexation and R-2 zoning for 0.57 acre at 724 Brockton Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance to increase cottage industry size from 1,500 to 4,079 sq ft at 1942 Washington Street, with milling hours limited to 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (unanimous)
• Accepted 0.383-acre parking lot from Jefferson Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-08 amending the planning and development fee schedule (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will discuss annexation and R-2 zoning for a 0.57-acre property at 724 Brockton Road, a variance for a cottage industry at 1942 Washington Street, and resolutions accepting land from the Downtown Development Authority and amending the planning fee schedule. The council will also discuss the Roosevelt Theater grant and receive monthly reports. No final votes are scheduled; decisions will occur at a later voting session.

• Annexation and R-2 zoning for 0.57 acre at 724 Brockton Road (TNT Realty of Commerce, LLC)
• Variance to increase cottage industry size from 1,500 to 4,079 sq ft at 1942 Washington Street (Kuda Frames)
• Resolution R-21-07 accepting 0.383 acre south of South Public Square and east of Gordon Street from the Downtown Development Authority
• Resolution 21-08 amending the Planning and Development fee schedule
• Roosevelt Theater grant discussion

The City Council held a work session where they discussed several planning items, including an annexation and zoning request for 724 Brockton Road, a variance for a cottage industry at 1942 Washington Street, and resolutions to accept a downtown parking lot and amend the planning fee schedule. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed and scheduled for the next meeting on April 26, 2021. The council also received monthly department reports and heard public comments about traffic on Martin Street.

• Discussed annexation and R-2 zoning for 724 Brockton Road (R-21-J01)
• Discussed variance for Kuda Frames at 1942 Washington Street (V-21-J03)
• Discussed Resolution R-21-07 to accept 0.383 acre from Downtown Development Authority
• Discussed Resolution 21-08 to amend planning and development fee schedule
• Discussed Roosevelt Theater grant application
• Received monthly department reports for March 2021

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 5, 2021, to consider two items: annexation and R-2 zoning for a 0.57-acre property at 724 Brockton Road, and a variance request to expand a cottage industry to 4,079 square feet at 1942 Washington Street. Staff recommends approval for both. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting.

• Annexation and R-2 zoning for 0.57 acre at 724 Brockton Road (TNT Realty of Commerce, LLC)
• Variance to increase cottage industry size from 1,500 to 4,079 sq ft at 1942 Washington Street (Kuda Frames)
• Approval of March 1, 2021 minutes
• Public hearing procedures review
• No old business

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council voting session will consider ordinances to permit food trucks in residential, commercial, and industrial zones, and to overhaul regulations for public street and sidewalk use, including permits and alcohol rules. The council will also vote on a variance for a side setback at 767 Monte Lane, accept right-of-way dedications, and abandon several street segments. Several road-related resolutions and administrative items, such as DDA reappointments and insurance renewal, are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance LUMC 21-01: adds 'food truck' definition and permits them in all residential (common property), commercial, and industrial zones
• Ordinance 21-01: repeals and recodifies rules on picketing, parades, sidewalk cafes, and right-of-way encroachment; amends alcohol consumption and open container rules
• Variance V-21-J02: reduce side setback for accessory building from 10 to 5 feet at 767 Monte Lane (0.75 acre)
• Resolutions R-21-02 through R-21-06: accept right-of-way from Trammell Crow along Hog Mountain Road and Valentine Industrial Parkway; abandon street segments (Park Street, McKensie Avenue, Park Drive, Horace Head Road old intersection) and dedicate realigned Horace Head Road
• Reappoint DDA members Christine Dalton, Shawn Watson, Les Crane; approve health/dental insurance renewal for 05-01-2021 to 04-30-2022

The City Council postponed two ordinances related to food trucks and public street use until May 10, 2021, to allow Councilman Roberts' committee to work out details. The council approved a variance for Gina and Jerry Rice to reduce the side setback for an accessory building at 767 Monte Lane from 10 feet to 5 feet. It also adopted resolutions accepting right-of-way dedications, abandoning road segments, and reappointing DDA members.

• Postponed Ordinance LUMC 21-01 (food truck zoning) and Ordinance 21-01 (public street use) to 5/10/2021.
• Approved variance V-21-J02 for a 5-foot side setback for an accessory building at 767 Monte Lane.
• Adopted resolutions accepting right-of-way from Trammell Crow and Dry Pond Industrial Holdings.
• Adopted resolutions abandoning portions of Park Drive, McKensie Avenue, and Horace Head Road.
• Reappointed DDA members Christine Dalton, Shawn Watson, and Les Crane.
• Adopted the 2021-2022 health/dental insurance renewal with a 5% medical premium increase.
• Approved the formation of committees for Branding, Pool, Beautification, and Code/Charter modernization.
• Approved the minutes from the February 8 and February 22, 2021 meetings.

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will review a proposed ordinance to allow food trucks in commercial, industrial, and certain residential zones, and consider a 5% increase in the city's medical insurance premium for 2021-2022. The council will also discuss several road-related resolutions, including accepting right-of-way dedications and abandoning portions of streets, plus a variance request for a property on Monte Lane.

• Ordinance LUMC 21-01 to permit food trucks in all commercial/industrial zones and on common property in residential subdivisions
• Health/dental insurance renewal: medical premium increases 5% to $1,596,836; dental, vision, life, and disability rates unchanged
• Variance V-21-J02 to reduce side setback for accessory building from 10 to 5 feet at 767 Monte Lane
• Resolutions R-21-02 through R-21-06 regarding right-of-way dedications and abandonments along Hog Mountain Road, Park Street, McKensie Avenue, and Horace Head Road
• Reappointment of DDA members Christine Dalton, Shawn Watson, and Les Crane

This was a work session with no formal votes taken. The council discussed the upcoming health/dental insurance renewal (5% medical increase), the food truck ordinance (LUMC 21-01) and a related ordinance on public street/sidewalk use (21-01), a variance request for 767 Monte Lane, and several road right-of-way dedications and abandonments. All items were scheduled for further discussion or action at the next meeting on 3/22/2021.

• Agenda adopted unanimously (4-0, Roberts absent)
• Discussed health/dental insurance renewal for 05-01-2021 to 04-30-2022 (5% medical increase)
• Discussed food truck ordinance LUMC 21-01 (next: 3/22/2021)
• Discussed ordinance 21-01 on public street/sidewalk use (next: 3/22/2021)
• Discussed variance V-21-J02 for 767 Monte Lane (next: 3/22/2021)
• Discussed road right-of-way dedications and abandonments (next: 3/22/2021)
• Discussed GDOT 'R-Cut' proposal at US 129 (next: 3/22/2021)
• Discussed accepting access road behind McDonalds as city street (next: 3/22/2021)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The commission will review a request from Gina and Jerry Rice to reduce the required side setback for an accessory building from 10 feet to 5 feet. This item includes a public hearing scheduled for March 1, 2021.

• Variance request: Reduce side setback from 10 feet to 5 feet at 767 Monte Lane
• Public Hearing: March 1, 2021 (Planning Commission)
• Public Hearing: March 8, 2021 (Mayor and City Council)
• Voting Session: March 22, 2021 (Mayor and City Council)

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The Jefferson City Council is holding a special called meeting to receive an update on the road behind McDonald's and to discuss priorities and goals. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update from Joel Login on road behind McDonald's
• Priority and goals discussion

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will vote on several ordinances, including one to allow food trucks in residential subdivisions and commercial districts, and another to overhaul rules for parades, sidewalk cafes, and other public street uses. They will also consider a new enforcement chapter for the land use code, accept street dedications for Mallard's Landing Phase 2, and reappoint Tree Council members.

• Ordinance LUMC 21-01: adds 'food truck' definition and permits them in all residential, commercial, and industrial zones
• Ordinance 21-01: repeals and replaces rules on picketing, parades, sidewalk cafes, and public street use permits
• Ordinance LUMC 21-02: replaces enforcement chapter in Land Use Management Code
• Resolution 20-01: accepts street dedication from Chafin Builders for Mallard's Landing Subdivision Phase 2
• Reappointment of Tree Council members

The City Council adopted an ordinance replacing the Land Use Management Code's enforcement chapter, updating procedures for stop work orders, permit suspensions, citations, and penalties. The council also accepted the dedication of streets within Mallard's Landing Subdivision, Phase 2, contingent on completion of repairs. Two ordinances related to food trucks and public property use were postponed to the next meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance LUMC 21-02, replacing the LUMC enforcement chapter (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-01, accepting Mallard's Landing Phase 2 streets, contingent on repairs (unanimous)
• Postponed Ordinance LUMC 21-01, food truck zoning amendment, to 3/8/2021 (unanimous)
• Postponed Ordinance 21-01, public streets/sidewalks use amendment, to 3/8/2021 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tree Council members (unanimous)
• Formed Branding, Beautification, Pool, and Code/Charter Modernization committees (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council will hold a work session to discuss several ordinances, including one that would permit food trucks in all commercial, industrial, and residential zoning districts under specific conditions. They will also review a proposal to overhaul regulations for public street and sidewalk use, and consider accepting street dedications for a subdivision. The agenda includes a presentation from the Police Department and reappointments to city boards.

• Ordinance LUMC 21-01: Adds food truck definition and permits them in all zoning districts with restrictions (e.g., 500 ft from schools, 100 ft from homes/restaurants, hours 7am-10pm)
• Ordinance 21-01: Repeals and replaces regulations on picketing, parades, sidewalk cafes, and right-of-way encroachment; sets new permit requirements for public street/sidewalk use
• Ordinance LUMC 21-02: Replaces enforcement chapter in Land Use Management Code
• Resolution 20-01: Accepts street dedication for Mallard's Landing Subdivision, Phase 2 from Clayton Properties (Chafin Builders)
• Reappointments: Doug Turco to Public Building Authority; Tree Council members

The Jefferson City Council held a work session where they discussed, but did not vote on, several ordinances including a food truck zoning amendment (LUMC 21-01), a code amendment for public street and sidewalk use (Ordinance 21-01), and an enforcement amendment (LUMC 21-02). The council unanimously reappointed Doug Turco to the Public Building Authority. The council also discussed the reappointment of Tree Council members and a resolution to accept streets in the Mallard's Landing Phase 2 subdivision, with these items scheduled for a future meeting.

• Reappointed Doug Turco to the Public Building Authority (unanimous)
• Discussed Ordinance LUMC 21-01 (food trucks) - no action, next meeting 2/22/2021
• Discussed Ordinance 21-01 (public streets/sidewalks) - no action, next meeting 2/22/2021
• Discussed Ordinance LUMC 21-02 (enforcement) - no action, next meeting 2/22/2021
• Discussed Tree Council member reappointments - no action, next meeting 2/22/2021
• Discussed Resolution 20-01 (Mallard's Landing Phase 2 street dedication) - no action, next meeting 2/22/2021

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a proposed annexation and rezoning for a 137-lot single-family subdivision, a preliminary plat for 142 townhome lots, and two ordinance amendments. Staff recommends denial of the annexation but conditional approval of the zoning if annexed, and approval of the other items. The meeting also includes approval of the January 4, 2021 minutes and a review of public hearing procedures.

• Annexation and PCD zoning for 67.18 acres at YZ Sailors Road and Mauldin Road (137 single-family lots) — staff recommends denial of annexation
• Preliminary plat for Jefferson Townhomes: 142 lots on 29.6 acres near Danielsville Street, Sycamore Street, and Peach Hill Circle — staff recommends approval
• Ordinance LUMC 21-01 to add 'food truck' definition and allow food trucks in residential, commercial, and industrial districts — staff recommends approval
• Ordinance LUMC 21-02 to repeal and replace Chapter 24.2 'Enforcement' — staff recommends approval
• Approval of January 4, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council is holding a voting session to decide on a variance request from Alliance Residential to allow apartment buildings up to four stories instead of the current three-story limit on a 74.9-acre site along Concord Road. The council will also consider several budget amendments and administrative items. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Variance V-21-J01 to allow 4-story apartments on 74.9 acres at Concord Road (Map/Parcel 092/003)
• Budget amendments BA 20-17 through BA 20-21 and BA 21-01 for water line, capital projects, police, civic center, hotel-motel tax
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Appointment of Wendy Wilson as City Election Superintendent
• Establishment of qualifying fees for 2021 City Elections

The council unanimously approved a variance allowing apartment buildings up to four stories (instead of three) on a 74.9-acre site on Concord Road, despite the height limit in feet remaining at 40 feet. The council also adopted six budget amendments for FY2020 and FY2021, covering items like the Gordon Street water line, capital projects, police, Civic Center, and hotel-motel tax. Steve Kinney was elected Mayor Pro Tempore, and Wendy Wilson was appointed City Election Superintendent. Qualifying fees for the 2021 city elections were set at $216 for Mayor and $75 for Councilperson.

• Approved variance V-21-J01 for 4-story apartments on Concord Road (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment BA 20-17 for Gordon Street water line (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment BA 20-18 for capital projects (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment BA 20-19 for police (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment BA 20-20 for Civic Center (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment BA 20-21 for hotel-motel tax (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment BA 21-01 for FY2021 capital projects (unanimous)
• Elected Steve Kinney as Mayor Pro Tempore (unanimous)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission is meeting to review a variance request (V-21-J01) from Alliance Residential to allow apartment buildings up to four stories instead of the current three-story limit in the MFR district. The property is a 74.9-acre vacant site on Concord Road. Staff recommends approval. The commission will also approve minutes from the December 7, 2020 meeting.

• Variance V-21-J01: Alliance Residential seeks to increase max apartment stories from 3 to 4 on 74.9 acres at Concord Road (Map/Parcel 092/003)
• Staff recommends approval of the height variance
• Public hearings scheduled: Jan 4 (Planning Commission) and Jan 11 (City Council)
• Approval of December 7, 2020 meeting minutes