Kennesaw public meetings in 2024

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session will include a Mayor's Report discussing mayor and council reappointments to boards, committees, authorities, and commissions. The agenda also lists standard items such as public safety, public works, and community development, but no specific policy decisions are detailed. The City Manager's Report was canceled, so no updates from that office will be presented.

• Mayor's Report – discussion of mayor and council (re)appointments to boards, committees, authorities, and commissions
• Canceled City Manager's Report – no report presented

General

The Kennesaw General Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 26, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve the November 15, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a financial report. It will consider three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a two‑story addition at 2982 North Main Street, an exterior renovation at 3059 Cherokee Street, and a Central Business District mixed‑use project at the same Cherokee Street address. The commission will also approve two Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative requests for 2886 Cherokee Street and 2081 Cherokee Ridge Trail.

• Addition: two‑story addition at 2982 N. Main St (COA application)
• Exterior renovation: removal of rear non‑historic addition at 3059 Cherokee St (COA application)
• CBD project: mixed‑use development at 3059 Cherokee St (CBD application)
• COAA approval for 2886 Cherokee St
• COAA approval for 2081 Cherokee Ridge Trail

General

The Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, was canceled. There were no agenda items for this meeting.

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone the properties at 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Highway and 1620 North Roberts Road, submitted by Fabric Housing Acquisitions, LLC. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a $250,000 dedication of remaining ARPA funds to a public safety facility, extensions of existing contracts, and award of new contracts for landscape services and park restroom construction. Additional business includes renewal of three alcoholic beverage licenses and acceptance of November 2024 crime statistics.

• Ordinance: Rezoning request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy and 1620 N. Roberts Rd (Case #RZ2024-04)
• Resolution: Dedication of approximately $250,000 remaining ARPA funding to Public Safety Facility and Real Time Crime Center
• Resolution: Extension of the contract with Axon (FUSUS) and authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement
• Resolution: Award of landscape services contract to Creative Cuts Landscapes DBA Creative Landscape Group
• Final Plat Application: 2640 S. Main Street to subdivide parcel into five commercial tracts (Case #PS2024-01)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review its financial report and open legal invoices, discuss the pending Event Management Services RFP, receive updates on the Main Street Program, and consider a new CBD Project application at 3059 Cherokee Street. The meeting also includes public comments and executive‑session provisions for litigation or personnel matters.

• CBD Project Application: 3059 Cherokee Street
• Event Management Services RFP
• Financial Report as of 11/30/24
• Review of open invoices (legal)
• Main Street Program year‑end assessment updates

General

The Kennesaw General Plan Review Committee meeting on December 12, 2024 was canceled and listed no agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions were scheduled for this session.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission had a meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024 at City Hall. The agenda listed standard items such as minutes approval, financial report, foundation update, and old and new business. However, the meeting was canceled, so no decisions or discussions took place.

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission had a meeting set for December 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers (2529 J.O. Stephenson Avenue). The agenda listed standard items such as call to order, minutes approval, financial report, old and new business, public comments, staff comment, and adjournment. The meeting was later marked as CANCELED, so no decisions or discussions took place.

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone the parcels at 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy and 1620 N. Roberts Rd, a request submitted by Fabric Housing Acquisitions, LLC (Case #RZ2024-04). The council will also consider a resolution dedicating roughly $250,000 of remaining ARPA funds to a public safety facility and real‑time crime center, and several other resolutions and license renewals.

• Ordinance: Rezoning request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy and 1620 N. Roberts Rd (Fabric Housing Acquisitions, LLC)
• Resolution: Dedication of approximately $250,000 ARPA funding to Public Safety Facility and Real Time Crime Center
• Resolution: Add membership to the Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency (GIRMA) Fund for First Responder's PTSD Program
• Resolution: Extend the contract with Axon (FUSUS) for the city’s public safety video system
• Resolution: Award landscape services contract to Creative Cuts Landscapes DBA Creative Landscape Group

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee will consider five applications: a mechanic shop at 2695 N. Cobb Parkway, an additional parking lot at 3248 Cherokee St, a new single-family home at 3010 Wrens Way, an indoor soccer facility at 3140 Moon Station Rd, and an event center at 2454 & 2360 Kennesaw Due West Road.

• Mechanic shop – 2695 N. Cobb Parkway
• Additional parking lot – 3248 Cherokee St
• New single-family home – 3010 Wrens Way
• Indoor soccer facility – 3140 Moon Station Rd
• Event center – 2454 & 2360 Kennesaw Due West Road

Events Committee

The Events Committee will approve the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss the upcoming March 22 electronics recycling event at Swift Cantrell Park, including scheduling, staffing and budget considerations. The committee will also review announcements, public comments, and other old and new business items.

• Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Electronics Recycling Event – March 22 at Swift Cantrell Park

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided. New business items will be heard by the Mayor and Council on December 16, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to transfer excess 2022 SPLOST funds to the Public Safety Facility SPLOST fund. The body will also review contract renewals for the City Manager and City Clerk and a contract for City Hall entrance improvements.

• Resolution to transfer excess 2022 SPLOST funds to Public Safety Facility SPLOST fund (up to $7 million)
• Contract award to S.H. Creel Contracting, LLC for City Hall Entrance Improvements
• Contract renewals for the City Manager and City Clerk
• Right of Way Abandonment Process for 2995 and 2997 North Main Street
• Update on Taste of Kennesaw from the Kennesaw Business Association

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council work session will consider several resolutions and discussions. Council members will vote on a resolution to award the City Hall entrance improvement contract to S.H. Creel Contracting, LLC. They will also discuss bond financing for Dale Hughes' Main Street projects, a public safety facility funding update, and a property‑tax exemption bill (HB 581). Additional items include a right‑of‑way abandonment process for two North Main Street parcels.

• Resolution: Right of Way Abandonment Process for 2995 and 2997 North Main Street
• Resolution: City Hall Entrance Improvements – award contract to S.H. Creel Contracting, LLC
• Discussion: Bond Funding for Dale Hughes' Main Street Projects (presentation by Raymond James)
• Discussion: House Bill 581 Local Opt-out Floating Homestead Exemption (property tax provisions)
• Discussion: Public Safety Facility funding update

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee met on November 21, 2024 in the Council Chambers. The agenda listed only committee members and staff but contained no agenda items. Consequently, no decisions or public hearings were scheduled for this meeting.

Art and Culture Commission

The Kennesaw Art and Culture Commission scheduled a meeting for November 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting was canceled, so no agenda items were considered or decided.

General

The Kennesaw Development Authority meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024, was canceled. The agenda included standard items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and a public comment period.

• Meeting canceled
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Financial report
• Public comments
• Executive session

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will consider approving a text amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding public art and a rezoning request for properties on Old 41 Highway and North Roberts Road. The agenda also includes approving minutes, fee schedule updates, and a stormwater repair contract.

• Ordinance: Text amendment to Unified Development Code regarding public art
• Ordinance: Rezoning request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Highway, 1620 N. Roberts Road
• Resolution: Master Fee Schedule Updates
• Resolution: Emergency Stormwater Repair from Proshot Concrete, Inc.
• Final Plat Application: 2652 South Main Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission will review and vote on two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: one by Kris Vanhemert for 3011 N. Main Street to add a recessed sitting area, new windows and a double door, and another by David Brown for an addition to the house at 2986 N. Main Street. The commission will also approve five Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative items for properties on Galt Commons, Cherokee Ridge Trail, and North Main Street. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval, a financial report, and public comments.

• COA2024-09: 3011 N. Main Street – recessed sitting area, new windows, double door
• COA2024-10: 2986 N. Main Street – new addition to existing house
• COAA2024-15: 1924 Galt Commons
• COAA2024-16: 2078 Cherokee Ridge Trail
• COAA2024-17: 2975 N. Main Street

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to discuss a project involving Parcel 20010002870 on Maple Drive. The applicant for this item is D. Foronda.

• Discussion regarding Parcel 20010002870 (Maple Drive)

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission will consider approving the minutes from its October 10, 2024 meeting and the October 2024 financial reports. It will review new quotes for memorial trees and plaques under old business. In new business, the commission will discuss possible dates for 2025 cemetery events and clean‑up days. The meeting will end with staff comments and adjournment.

• Approve October 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve October 2024 financial reports
• Review new quotes for memorial trees and plaques
• Discuss possible dates for 2025 cemetery events and clean‑up days

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council work session will discuss updates to the Master Fee Schedule and a text amendment to the Unified Development Code concerning public art exhibits. It will also consider an ordinance to rezone parcels at 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Highway and 1620 North Roberts Road. Additional items include resolutions for water and sewer easement agreements with Cobb County and emergency stormwater repair by Proshot Concrete, Inc.

• Resolution: Master Fee Schedule Updates
• Ordinance: Unified Development Code Text Amendment (public art exhibits)
• Ordinance: Rezoning Request for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Highway and 1620 North Roberts Road
• Resolution: Cobb County Water and Sewer Easement Agreements
• Resolution: Emergency Stormwater Repair (Proshot Concrete, Inc.)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review financial reports, discuss draft proposals for a beer festival, and receive an update on commercial parcels at The Lacy on South Main Street.

• Discussion of draft RFP for beer festival event management services
• Presentation: Update on commercial parcels at The Lacy on South Main Street
• Financial report as of 10.31.24
• Review of open invoices
• Approval of the meeting minutes for 10.11.24

General

The November 7, 2024 meeting of the Kennesaw Plan Review Committee was canceled with no agenda items.

Events Committee

The Kennesaw Events Committee met to discuss scheduling, staffing, and budgeting for upcoming community events. Items included a review of the Taste of Kennesaw, the November 9 concert series, the Smith‑Gilbert Garden children’s play, the December 7 A Day with Santa parade, and a review of the 2025 events calendar.

• Review of the Taste of Kennesaw (old business)
• Discussion of the November 9 Kennesaw Concert Series featuring G Clef, Playlist, and Georgia Symphony Orchestra Jazz Ensemble
• Planning for the November 15‑23 Smith‑Gilbert Garden Children’s Play in partnership with KSU at Swift Cantrell Park
• Planning for the December 7 “A Day with Santa” annual parade and festival
• Review of the 2025 events calendar

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission will discuss three new business items: a rezoning amendment for the property at 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy and 1620 N. Roberts Rd, a text amendment to the Unified Development Code, and a preliminary plat for a 38‑unit townhome community at 3057 N. Main Street. The commission will also approve the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting. Public comment can be submitted by email before 6:00 p.m. the night of the meeting.

• RZ2024-04 – Amend zoning conditions for 2112 & 2114 Old 41 Hwy and 1620 N. Roberts Rd to remove ground‑floor commercial requirement and replace two condo buildings (9,750 sq ft) with 12,000 sq ft of retail on a 4.57‑acre site.
• MISC2024-03 – Approve a text amendment to the Unified Development Code, Appendix A, Section 2.03.00 and Section 8.04.00.
• PP2024-01 – Approve a preliminary plat for a 38‑unit townhome community on 5.98+ acres at 3057 N. Main Street (Parcel ID 20012702300).
• Approve meeting minutes from the October 2, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
• Public comment instructions: email comments by 6:00 p.m. the night of the meeting; meeting accessible via telephonic link.

City Council

The City Council will review a contract for banking services and a purchase authorization for police equipment. The body is also considering an alcohol license for a local mart and the dedication of a street in Cantrell Crossing.

• Contract award to Cadence Bank for banking services
• Purchase authorization for Axon "Taser 10"
• Alcohol License for Hi & Hello Mart at 3055 N Main St Suite 108
• Street dedication in Cantrell Crossing
• Road closures for the 2024 Day With Santa event

General

The Plan Review Committee meeting on October 31, 2024 lists its members but contains no agenda items. No projects, contracts, or policy matters are slated for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business.

City Council Work Session

At the October 28 work session, the Kennesaw City Council will consider several items. These include an appeal hearing on an alcohol license denial for Churras Brazilian Steakhouse, a resolution to award a banking services contract to Candence Bank, and a new alcohol license for Hi & Hello Mart to sell beer, wine, and Sunday sales. The council will also authorize the purchase of Axon “Taser 10” devices and accept a street dedication in Cantrell Crossing. Additional agenda items cover road closures for the Day With Santa event and other routine business.

• Appeal hearing on alcohol license denial for Churras Brazilian Steakhouse at 3940 Cherokee Street
• Resolution awarding banking services contract to Candence Bank
• Alcohol license for Hi & Hello Mart at 3055 N Main St Suite 108 for beer, wine, and Sunday sales
• Purchase authorization for Axon “Taser 10” devices per FY 2025 budget
• Street dedication for Cantrell Crossing

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024 lists committee members and staff. No specific applications, projects, or agenda items are detailed in the provided document. As a result, no decisions or discussions can be identified from this agenda.

General

The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals will meet to review inspection reports and confirm findings for properties identified as blighted. The board will consider approval for properties at 3097 Shirley Drive, 2260 Kennesaw Due West Road, and 4070 Woodland Dr. Staff will also discuss updates for properties brought into compliance before October 1, 2024.

• Public hearing for blight confirmation at 3097 Shirley Drive
• Public hearing for blight confirmation at 2260 Kennesaw Due West Road
• Public hearing for blight confirmation at 4070 Woodland Dr
• Review of properties brought into compliance before 10/1/2024
• Vacancy announcement for replacement of licensed plumber

City Council

The October 21 City Council meeting includes a public hearing on a land‑use permit application for 2255 Long Bow Chase submitted by Nancy Lesser (Case #LU2024-03). The council will also vote on a cemetery deed authorization, a contract addendum with Professional Probation Services, road closures for the Taste of Kennesaw festival, and a contract award for Smith‑Gilbert Gardens improvements. Additional items include an alcohol license for Cigar Gallery Club, acceptance of September 2024 crime statistics, and a right‑of‑way transfer for Keene Street.

• Land Use Permit: 2255 Long Bow Chase (Case #LU2024-03) – public hearing
• Cemetery Deed: authorization for Section III, Plot 5 Lots A‑D and Plot 12 Lots A‑D purchased by Mike Turner
• Resolution: addendum to the contract with Professional Probation Services, Inc.
• Road Closures: approval for the Taste of Kennesaw festival
• Resolution: award of the Smith‑Gilbert Gardens Improvements Project contract to S.H. Creel Contracting, LLC

General

The October 17, 2024 Plan Review Committee agenda lists the committee members but provides no applicant, project details, or scheduled items. As a result, no specific decisions or discussions are documented for this meeting.

Art and Culture Commission

The Art and Culture Commission meeting scheduled for October 17, 2024, was canceled. No actions were taken.

Kennesaw Development Authority

The Kennesaw Development Authority scheduled a meeting for October 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda indicates the meeting was canceled. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

General

The Ethics Board meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council work session will consider several contract and permit items, including a resolution to award the Smith‑Gilbert Gardens Improvements Project to S.H. Creel Contracting, LLC. The council will also review an addendum to the contract with Professional Probation Services, Inc., and a land‑use permit application for 2255 Long Bow Chase. Additional items include road closures for the Taste of Kennesaw festival and an alcohol license request for Cigar Gallery Club.

• Resolution: award Smith‑Gilbert Gardens Improvements Project contract to S.H. Creel Contracting, LLC
• Resolution: addendum to Professional Probation Services, Inc. contract for probation supervision
• Land Use Permit: 2255 Long Bow Chase (Case #LU2024-03) submitted by Nancy Lesser
• Road Closures: approval for Taste of Kennesaw festival
• Alcohol License: approval for Cigar Gallery Club LLC at 3600 Cherokee St NW, Suite 102

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review financial reports, discuss plans for 2025 events, and analyze results from a downtown visioning session. The meeting may include an executive session to discuss legal, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Review of Downtown Visioning Session results
• 2025 Events Discussion
• Financial report as of 9.30.24
• Approval of meeting minutes from 9.13.24
• Executive session for legal, personnel, or real estate matters

General

The Plan Review Committee will meet to review a project at 2690 Summers St. proposed by M. Doolittle.

• Review of M. Doolittle's potential pottery studio at 2690 Summers St.
• Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and September 2024 financial reports. Members will discuss proposals for section signage and memorial trees.

• Review of section signage proposals from Signs & More and Miller EG Design
• Review of memorial trees proposal from Creative Landscaping
• Approval of September 2024 financial reports
• Recap of Gravestone Cleaning Workshop

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission had scheduled a meeting for October 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda listed standard items such as call to order, minutes approval, financial report, old and new business, public comments, staff comment, and adjournment. However, the meeting was canceled, so no items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council will consider acquiring right-of-way and easements for the Cherokee Street Improvement Project. The body will also review alcohol license applications and authorize vehicle purchases approved in the FY 2025 budget.

• Property acquisition for 3238 and 3248 Cherokee Street for the Cherokee Street Improvement Project
• Alcohol license for Amigos Food Mart at 2851 Cobb Pkwy NW
• Alcohol license for Cigar Gallery Club at 3600 Cherokee St NW, Suite 102
• Purchase authorization for vehicles for Public Works, Building Maintenance, Parks and Recreation, and Police
• Review of August 2024 crime statistics

General

The October 3, 2024 meeting of the Kennesaw Plan Review Committee was canceled. No agenda items were scheduled.

Events Committee

The Events Committee will review scheduling, staffing and budget considerations for upcoming community events. It will consider the City of Kennesaw document shredding event scheduled for October 26. It will also discuss the Taste of Kennesaw festival planned for November 2 by the Kennesaw Business Association.

• CoK Document Shredding Event – scheduled for 26 October
• Taste of Kennesaw – organized by Kennesaw Business Association, scheduled for 2 November

General

The License Review Board will consider an appeal of a denied alcohol license application. The appeal concerns Churras Brazilian Steakhouse, located at 3940 Cherokee Street in Kennesaw. The board will decide whether to overturn the September 5, 2024 denial.

• Appeal of alcohol license denial for Churras Brazilian Steakhouse, 3940 Cherokee St.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a land use request for a home occupation business. The board serves as an advisory body making recommendations to the Mayor and Council.

• LU2024-03: Land use request for a home occupation business to create sublimation tumblers and decor at 2255 Long Bow Chase

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council will discuss an ordinance to amend rules for short-term rentals and approve alcohol licenses for two local businesses. The body will also consider acquiring property for a street improvement project and authorize the purchase of vehicles for various city departments.

• Discussion of Short Term Rentals Ordinance
• Alcohol License: Amigos Food Mart
• Alcohol License: Cigar Gallery Club
• Resolution for Cherokee Street ROW acquisition
• Purchase Authorization: Vehicles for city departments

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee met on September 26, 2024 to consider two project proposals. The first proposal is from J. Oneil Anderson to develop new office space at 3531 Cherokee Street. The second proposal is from Kevin to remodel a restaurant at 2908 Moon Station Road. The committee will discuss the plans during the meeting.

• Discuss development of new office space at 3531 Cherokee St.
• Discuss remodel of a restaurant at 2908 Moon Station Rd.

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee meeting on September 19, 2024 has no new items for review. Committee members are listed, but no projects or decisions are on the agenda.

Art and Culture Commission

The Kennesaw Arts and Culture Commission meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda indicates the meeting is canceled in item 1A.

• Meeting canceled
• Approval of the Meeting Minutes
• Financial Report
• Old Business
• New Business

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission will review information on historic districts and the Certificate of Appropriateness. Commissioners will consider proposed updates from consultants and a project timeline. The meeting includes public input and staff comments, but no formal decisions are listed.

• Overview of historic districts
• Discussion of the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
• Presentation of proposed updates from consultants
• Project timeline briefing
• Public input and discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold final public hearings to consider resolutions adopting the FY 2024-2025 operating budget and the FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) budget. The consent agenda includes approval of a $700,000 loan to the Kennesaw Development Authority for 2881 North Main Street, two final plat applications, and ratification of the IT Director appointment. These items will be voted on during the September 16, 2024 meeting.

• Final public hearing: FY25 Operating Budget – resolution to adopt budget and organizational chart
• Final public hearing: FY25 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget – resolution to adopt budget
• Resolution: loan $700,000 to Kennesaw Development Authority for 2881 North Main Street (intergovernmental agreement)
• Final plat application approval for 1972, 1994 & 2004 Duncan Drive (Gunnin Land Surveying)
• Ratify appointment of Berry Wilson as Information Technology Director

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will approve the draft meeting minutes from August 9, 2024 and the draft executive session minutes. It will review the financial report dated August 31, 2024 and examine open legal invoices. The board will discuss the wrap‑up of the Drinks at the Depot festival and receive updates on the Main Street program, including a downtown visioning session reminder and a summary of recent fall events.

• Approve draft meeting minutes – 8.9.24
• Approve draft executive session minutes – 8.9.24
• Financial Report – 8.31.24
• Review open legal invoices
• Drinks at the Depot festival wrap‑up discussion

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee will meet in the Council Chambers on September 12, 2024. The agenda lists only the committee members and indicates that there are no new items for plan review. The meeting will therefore consist of routine procedural matters without any decisions on projects or contracts.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission will consider approval of the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes. It will also consider approval of the August 2024 financial reports. Updates will be given on the gravestone cleaning workshop, cremation garden plaques and fee schedule, and storyboard design. Staff will comment on replacement flags before adjournment.

• Approve August 8, 2024 Cemetery Preservation Commission meeting minutes
• Approve August 2024 financial reports
• Discuss logistics and promotion for gravestone cleaning workshop
• Discuss cremation garden plaques and fee schedule
• Discuss storyboard design

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024, has been canceled. No actions were taken.

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council will hold final public hearings to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget. The body will also consider approving final plat applications for two residential developments and a $700,000 loan to the Kennesaw Development Authority.

• Final Public Hearing: FY25 Operating Budget
• Final Public Hearing: FY25 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget
• Approval of final plat applications for Duncan Drive and Ellison Lakes Drive
• Resolution to loan Kennesaw Development Authority $700,000
• Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to review a project application. The committee will discuss a proposal for a dog grooming and event space.

• Project review for 1480 Shiloh Rd (Dog Grooming/Event Space) submitted by Darrell Swanson

Events Committee

The Events Committee will review the 2024 Fall Festival & Candy Crawl, consider drinks at the Depot location, and discuss upcoming events scheduled for September through November. Officer elections will also be held. The committee will address event scheduling, staffing, and budgeting matters.

• Officer elections
• 2024 Fall Festival & Candy Crawl: KDMA, sponsored by the KDDA
• Drinks at the Depot location
• Review and discuss upcoming events: September – November
• Approval of the August 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes a call to order, announcements, approval of the meeting minutes, and a new business segment. The staff comment and adjourn items are marked canceled, and no specific rezoning, contract, or ordinance items are listed for decision.

City Council

The City Council will hold first public hearings to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget. The body will also review an alcohol license application and board appointments.

• Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget and organizational chart
• Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget
• Alcohol License for Sunday Sales for Fern Gully Jamaican Cafe at 2756 S. Main St.
• Mayor's (re)appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

General

The Plan Review Committee will consider the application submitted by Reggie Dill for a new townhome development located at 3057 N Main Street. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on August 29, 2024. No decision outcome is indicated in the agenda.

• Application review: new townhome development by Reggie Dill at 3057 N Main Street

General

The Kennesaw Development Authority will discuss three items related to 2881 N. Main St. The board will consider an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property. They will also authorize the chairperson to sign closing documents to complete the acquisition. No other business is listed.

• Consider Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
• Consider Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for 2881 N. Main St.
• Authorize Chairperson to execute closing documents for acquisition of 2881 N. Main St.

General

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee will review the application submitted by David Jezequel for a single-family residence located at 3010 Wrens Way. The committee will evaluate the project's compliance with zoning and building regulations. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers.

• Review of single-family residence application at 3010 Wrens Way (applicant: David Jezequel)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone the property at 3045 Cherokee Street. They will also review a Central Business District mixed‑use development application for parcels at 3033 and 3045 Cherokee Street. Several resolutions will be considered to transfer 2016 and 2022 SPLOST funds to various infrastructure and improvement accounts, and a contract award for the Smith‑Gilbert Garden Improvements Project will be approved. Minutes from recent meetings will be adopted.

• Ordinance: Rezoning request for 3045 Cherokee Street (public hearing)
• Resolution: Transfer 2016 SPLOST funds to Resurfacing and Sidewalks account
• Resolution: Transfer 2016 SPLOST funds to Stormwater Infrastructure (Ben King Road Improvements)
• Resolution: Transfer 2022 SPLOST funds to Neighborhood Improvements account
• Resolution: Award contract to Magnum Contracting, LLC for Smith‑Gilbert Garden Improvements

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a landscaping plan for a pool installation at 3000 N Main St. The body will also receive a staff update on public outreach for proposed ordinance and design standards updates.

• Review of landscaping plan for pool installation at 3000 N Main St (COA2023-17)
• Staff update on proposed HPC ordinance and design standards updates

General

The Plan Review Committee will discuss three project applications: Austin D. (parcel #20017501190) at 9:00 AM, Chris W. (2847 N. Main St.) at 9:30 AM, and Elisandr S. (2651 N. Cobb Pkwy – building expansion) at 10:00 AM. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion only.

• Austin D. – parcel #20017501190 – discussion at 9:00 AM
• Chris W. – 2847 N. Main St. – discussion at 9:30 AM
• Elisandr S. – 2651 N. Cobb Pkwy, building expansion – discussion at 10:00 AM

Art and Culture Commission

The Kennesaw Arts and Culture Commission scheduled for August 15, 2024 was canceled. As a result, no agenda items were considered, approved, or acted upon.

General

The Kennesaw City Council will discuss and vote on a resolution to approve an intergovernmental agreement for an updated Service Delivery Strategy with Cobb County and the six Cobb cities, effective November 1, 2024. The meeting also includes public comment, old and new business items, and a review of mayoral and council appointments to boards and commissions. An executive session may be called for matters such as litigation, personnel, or real estate.

• Resolution: Service Delivery Strategy intergovernmental agreement with Cobb County and six Cobb cities, to start Nov 1, 2024
• Mayor and Council (re)appointments to boards, committees, authorities, and commissions
• Public Hearing(s) as scheduled on the agenda
• Committee and Board Reports
• Potential Executive Session for litigation, legal, personnel, or real estate matters

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items to discuss.

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council work session will hear a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone the property at 3045 Cherokee Street (Case #RZ2024-03). Council members will consider several resolutions to transfer 2016 and 2022 SPLOST funds to resurfacing, sidewalk, stormwater, and neighborhood improvement accounts. The council will also vote on awarding the Smith‑Gilbert Garden Improvements contract to Magnum Contracting, LLC. Additional items include review of a Central Business District mixed‑use project for 3033 and 3045 Cherokee Street and an updated intergovernmental agreement for 2840 S. Main Street.

• Ordinance: Rezoning request for 3045 Cherokee Street (Case #RZ2024-03)
• Resolution: Transfer 2016 SPLOST funds to Resurfacing and Sidewalks account
• Resolution: Transfer 2016 SPLOST Stormwater funds to Ben King Road Improvements account
• Resolution: Award Smith‑Gilbert Garden Improvements contract to Magnum Contracting, LLC
• Resolution: Update Intergovernmental Agreement for 2840 S. Main Street (shared dumpster arrangement)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review and potentially approve the updated Intergovernmental Agreement and Property Use Agreement for the property at 2840 S. Main Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of July 12 meeting minutes, a financial report for July 31, and updates on local events and the Main Street visioning session.

• Approve draft meeting minutes and executive session minutes from July 12, 2024
• Review KDDA financial report for July 31, 2024
• Discuss event updates: Drinks at the Depot and First Friday Concerts logistics
• Consider updated Intergovernmental Agreement & Property Use Agreement for 2840 S. Main Street
• Provide Main Street Visioning Session update

General

The Plan Review Committee meeting on August 8, 2024, contained no new agenda items. The document lists committee members and staff but no specific projects or decisions.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission is meeting to review July 2024 financials and meeting minutes. The body will discuss aligning memorial plaque fees with vendor charges and removing memorial trees from the fee schedule.

• Proposed alignment of memorial plaque fees with vendor charges
• Proposed removal of memorial trees from the master fee schedule
• Updates on Gravestone Cleaning Workshop, Life in the Cemetery, and Wreaths Across America events

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission will meet to consider a rezoning request for a mixed-use development at 3045 Cherokee Street. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive staff comments.

• Approval of April 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Rezoning Application: 3045 Cherokee Street (Case#RZ2024-03)
• Consideration of mixed-use development with 31 residential units and 1,600 sq. ft. commercial space

General

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct second public hearings on tax rates. The body will consider resolutions to adopt both the Maintenance and Operation (M&O) and Bond millage rates.

• Second Public Hearing: Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Millage Rate
• Second Public Hearing: Bond Millage Rate

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will hold third and final public hearings to adopt proposed Maintenance & Operation (M&O) and Bond millage rates. The council will also consider ratifying recent License Review Board due‑cause actions for several businesses on North Cobb Parkway and Old Highway 41. Additional items include opening a new bank account for National Opioid Settlement funds and adopting a paid parental leave policy.

• License Review Board: ratify due‑cause actions for ABC Liquor Co., Cobb Food Mart, Stop 2 Go Shell, and RaceTrac #052
• Third and Final Public Hearing: adopt proposed Maintenance & Operation (M&O) Millage Rate
• Third and Final Public Hearing: adopt proposed Bond Millage Rate
• Resolution: authorize new bank account for National Opioid Settlement funds
• Resolution: adopt paid parental leave policy in the City's Personnel Policies

General

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to review project details for three specific locations. The committee will discuss applications submitted by Jose Reyes, Milton Dortch, and Rahul Patel.

• Discussion regarding 0 Ben King Road (Jose Reyes)
• Discussion regarding Cherokee Street (Milton Dortch)
• Discussion regarding 2454 Kennesaw Due West Rd (Rahul Patel)

Events Committee

The committee will approve the June 6, 2024 meeting minutes and share announcements such as the 2025 calendar dates. It will receive an update on the KDMA Chili Cookoff and then review and discuss planned community events scheduled for August through October.

• Approve minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting
• Announce dates for the 2025 event calendar
• Update on the KDMA Chili Cookoff and Drinks at the Depot
• Discuss new events like Bells Across America and Wreaths Across America
• Review planned community events for August‑October

General

The License Review Board will conduct due cause hearings for four businesses at its July 31 meeting. The hearings involve ABC Liquor Co., Inc. dba Bottle Shop, RS Diamond Jubilee LLC dba Cobb Food Mart, Damanis Food and Fuel Inc. dba Stop 2 Go Shell, and Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. dba RaceTrac #052. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the board will consider each case during the meeting.

• ABC Liquor Co., Inc. dba Bottle Shop – 2774 North Cobb Parkway
• RS Diamond Jubilee LLC dba Cobb Food Mart – 2651 North Cobb Parkway
• Damanis Food and Fuel Inc., dba Stop 2 Go Shell – 2515 North Cobb Parkway
• Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. dba RaceTrac #052 – 1625 Old Highway 41

General

The Kennesaw City Council will hold a special called meeting on July 29, 2024. During the meeting, the council will hold public hearings on the proposed Maintenance and Operation millage rate and the proposed Bond millage rate. Council members may adopt resolutions to adopt the proposed rates. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comment, reports, and the option to enter executive session.

• Public Hearing: Consideration of proposed Maintenance and Operation Millage Rate
• Public Hearing: Consideration of proposed Bond Millage Rate

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold third and final public hearings to consider adopting the Maintenance and Operation (M&O) and Bond millage rates. The body will also consider a new bank account for National Opioid Settlement funds and a bail bond license.

• Third and Final Public Hearing: Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Millage Rate
• Third and Final Public Hearing: Bond Millage Rate
• Resolution to open a new bank account for National Opioid Settlement funds
• Bail Bond license application for Empire Surety Group, Inc. (A 24 Hour Bail Bonding)
• Discussion on City Hall front improvements and the Caboose Restoration Project

General

The July 25, 2024 Kennesaw Plan Review Committee agenda includes the names and titles of committee members and staff. No specific applicants, projects, or decisions are described in the agenda text. Therefore, no concrete items are slated for discussion or approval at this meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a building addition. The commission will also review staff approvals for two other properties and discuss public outreach for proposed ordinance and design standard updates.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a 20' x 40' addition at 3086 Cherokee Street (Case #COA2024-08)
• Staff approval of COAA2024-13 for 2910 Cherokee Street
• Staff approval of COAA2024-14 for 2986 N Main Street
• Update on public outreach for proposed HPC ordinance and design standards updates

General

The Plan Review Committee will meet to discuss development projects and review building plans. The meeting agenda lists the committee members and the date, but the specific project details and times are not provided in the agenda text.

• Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled
• Committee members listed: Darryl Simmons, Chanelle Campbell, Ricky Stewart, Tim Cox, Amanda Stevens, Luke Howe, Miranda Taylor, Tanyel Aviles
• Meeting location: City Hall Council Chambers
• Date: July 18, 2024

Art and Culture Commission

The Art and Culture Commission will meet to review financial reports and project updates. The body is scheduled to discuss the Art Blooms sponsorship and the commission's approval process.

• Art Blooms sponsorship discussion
• Project updates
• Approval process discussion

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review a CBD project application for properties at 3033 and 3045 Cherokee Street. The meeting also includes a review of a grant application for 1885 Grill and discussions regarding the Drinks @ The Depot Festival.

• CBD Project Application: 3033 & 3045 Cherokee Street
• Review of grant application received by 1885 Grill
• Drinks @ The Depot Festival event and contract review
• First Friday Amphitheater logistics discussion

General

The agenda for the July 11, 2024, Plan Review Committee meeting contains only a list of committee members and officials. No applicants, project details, or discussion items are provided in this document.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Commission will consider co-sponsoring several cemetery events and a cleanup workshop. Members will also review presentations regarding the Cemetery Mobility Plan and an ArcGIS map. The meeting includes receiving financial reports for May and June 2024.

• Co-sponsorship of Wreaths Across America, Life in the Cemetery event, and a cleanup workshop
• Presentation of the Kennesaw Cemetery Mobility Plan including sodding, paving, parking, and signage
• Presentation of the Cemetery ArcGIS Map
• Receipt of May and June 2024 Cemetery Trust Fund financial reports