Lawrenceville, Georgia
Upcoming
Planning Commission
The Lawrenceville Planning Commission will conduct procedural approvals and hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment. The hearing covers changes to the minimum lot area standards for the RM-8 Townhouse Residential District under the city's 2020 zoning ordinance. No final vote is scheduled on the agenda.
- Public hearing on an ordinance amending Article 1, Districts, Section 102.7 (RM-8 Townhouse Residential District) minimum lot area standards
- Approval of the June 1, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Standard procedural items including call to order and agenda approval
City Council Work Session
The City Council will discuss several items including a zoning ordinance amendment affecting minimum lot area in the RM-8 Townhouse Residential District, two rezoning and annexation requests, a cooperative purchasing contract with CINTAS, and an amendment to the alcohol ordinance. No public comment is allowed unless requested by the Mayor and Council.
- Ordinance to amend RM-8 Townhouse Residential District lot development standards (Section 102.7 Subsection B) to change minimum lot area
- ANNX2026-00002 / RZM2026-00006 / SUP2026-00006 for Owen Herbert at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway
- RZM2026-00004 for JCT Construction Group c/o LJA Engineering at 737 Grayson Highway
- Cooperative Purchasing Contract – CINTAS Omnia Agreement 211092607
- Amendment to Alcohol Ordinance for updates to the Appeal Board
City Council Special Call Public Hearing
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate, followed by a vote on adoption. Discussion is limited to 7 minutes per side including rebuttal.
- Fiscal Year 2027 Millage Rate Public Hearing and Millage Rate Adoption
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council Special Call
Recent meetings
Development Authority Special Call
The Development Authority will consider approving the annual meeting minutes from January 27, 2026. They will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lawrenceville and a letter of intent with 12 Brothers Venture Capital, LLC, both related to Gwinnett tax parcels R5144 023A, R5144 030, and R5144 027.
- Approval of annual meeting minutes from January 27, 2026
- Intergovernmental agreement with City of Lawrenceville for tax parcels R5144 023A, R5144 030, R5144 027
- Letter of intent with 12 Brothers Venture Capital, LLC for same tax parcels
ReCAST Advisory Board
This meeting covers routine procedural items including approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes, followed by partner updates from the Georgia Center for Opportunity and Impact46, and a general ReCAST program update. The board will also receive public comments. No binding votes or financial decisions are on the agenda.
- Approval of meeting agenda
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Partner update: Georgia Center for Opportunity
- Partner update: Impact46
- ReCAST general program update
City Council Regular Meeting
The Lawrenceville City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Resolution and voting on a contract for automated speed enforcement cameras in school zones. Other items include a joint easement with Jackson EMC, a zoning public hearing at 351 West Pike Street, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Development Authority for Central Block economic incentives. The meeting also includes routine recognitions and consent agenda items.
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Resolution (Item 11)
- Contract with Blue Line Solutions for Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras with Flock Safety in School Zone (Item 10)
- Joint Easement and Use Agreement with Jackson EMC (Item 7)
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Downtown Development Authority for Central Block Economic Incentives (Item 13)
- Public Hearing: BFR2026-0002; Charles C. Chang; 351 West Pike Street (Item 8)
Downtown Development Authority Special Call
The Downtown Development Authority will consider intergovernmental agreements with the City of Lawrenceville for Grove Park Village (formerly Central Block) and for property at 155 Northdale Road. They will also ratify a contract for 155 Northdale Road and the closing of the Mill Street property, and approve prior meeting minutes and a treasurer's report.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with city and Lawrenceville Development Authority for Grove Park Village
- Intergovernmental Agreement with city related to 155 Northdale Road
- Ratify Contract for 155 Northdale Road
- Ratify Closing of Mill Street Property
- Approval of Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP Invoices
Downtown Development Authority Executive Session
Heritage Trail Medallion Commission
The Heritage Trail Medallion Commission will hold a meeting to review and discuss pending medallion applications. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond approval of minutes and general discussion.
- Review and discuss Heritage Trail Medallion applications
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on three variance requests (VAR2026-00011, 00015, 00016) for a Chick-fil-A property at 655 Duluth Highway, submitted by Gabriela Mosquera of Interplan LLC. Discussion is limited to 10 minutes per side. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes from May 15, 2026.
- Variance requests VAR2026-00011, 00015, 00016 for Chick-fil-A at 655 Duluth Highway
- Public hearing with 10-minute time limit per side
- Approval of May 15, 2026 meeting minutes
City Council Special Call Budget Work Session
The City Council will hold a second public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Discussion is limited to seven minutes per side, including rebuttal. No other items are scheduled.
- Second public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
The City Council held a special call budget work session to review the proposed FY 2027 budget. A second public hearing was opened and closed with no public comment. No vote was taken on the budget; adoption is scheduled for the June 22 council meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
City Council Work Session
The Lawrenceville City Council will discuss several land-use applications, including annexation and rezoning at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway and 737 Grayson Highway, and a proposed contract with Blue Line Solutions for automated speed enforcement cameras with Flock Safety in school zones. The council will also consider an insurance program transition and revised fee schedules for the city's retirement plans.
- Annexation, rezoning, and special use permit for Owen Herbert at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway
- Rezoning by JCT Construction Group at 737 Grayson Highway
- Rezoning and special use permit for Manoj Patel at 3140 Sugarloaf Parkway
- Contract with Blue Line Solutions for automated speed enforcement cameras in school zones
- Approval of revised ACCG Retirement Services fee schedules for 401(a) and 457(b) plans
Lawrenceville Arts Commission
The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss budget updates, the Lawrenceville Blooms program, permanent art projects, and GIS tools for public art mapping. The meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes and time for citizen comments.
- Approval of minutes from March 10, April 14, and May 12, 2026
- Budget update for the Arts Commission
- Update on Lawrenceville Blooms program
- Discussion of permanent art installations
- GIS tools for mapping public art locations
Downtown Development Authority - CANCELLED
The June 8, 2026 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
City Council Special Call
The City Council is meeting for a special call session. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and an executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.
- Executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate
The City Council met in a special called session and unanimously approved the agenda. The council then moved into executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate. No substantive public decisions were made; the only recorded action was a vote taken in the closed session on a real estate matter, which was not disclosed.
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Moved into executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate (5-0)
- Adjourned executive session and later adjourned the meeting (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Lawrenceville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning-related items at its June 1, 2026 meeting. The items include a rezoning and special use permit for property at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway, a rezoning at 737 Grayson Highway, and another rezoning and special use permit at 3140 Sugarloaf Parkway. Each discussion is limited to 10 minutes per side.
- ANNEX2026-00002 / RZM2026-00006 / SUP2026-00006 – Owen Herbert; 0 Sugarloaf Parkway
- RZM2026-00004 – JCT Construction Group c/o LJA Engineering; 737 Grayson Highway
- RZM2026-00005 / SUP2026-00005 – Manoj Patel; 3140 Sugarloaf Parkway
- Approval of prior meeting minutes from May 4, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold its first public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and consider several zoning requests and contract awards. Items on the consent agenda include a custodial services contract renewal, a consolidated planning and zoning fee schedule, a pole license agreement with Comcast, and a county safety plan consent. Under new business, the council will hear zoning cases for properties on West Pike Street and Scenic Highway, and vote on contracts for sidewalk improvements and road resurfacing.
- First public hearing for the FY2027 proposed budget
- RZM2025-00023: Curt Thompson rezoning at 464 West Pike Street
- RZC2026-0002 & BFR2026-0004: Friendship Forest Academy at 521 Scenic Highway
- Contract award for Grizzly Parkway Sidewalk and Access Improvements
- Contract award for 2026 Annual LMIG Resurfacing Project
The City Council approved a $1.59M paving project and multiple intergovernmental agreements. They also approved rezoning for 521 Scenic Highway and the purchase of land on Crogan Street.
- Approved rezoning at 521 Scenic Highway (5-0)
- Approved ordinance to amend procurement code (5-0)
- Awarded Grizzly Parkway sidewalk contract to RM Concrete Specialist for up to $156,962.00 (5-0)
- Awarded 2026 Annual LMIG Resurfacing Project to MHB Paving Inc for up to $1,593,439.66 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of 0.030 acres on Crogan Street for $500 (5-0)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with LDA for Lawrenceville Public Works Outparcel (5-0)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with DDA for 155 Northdale Road for $435,000.00 (5-0)
- Withdrew RZM2025-00023 at 464 West Pike Street without prejudice
Stormwater Authority
The Stormwater Authority will consider approval of prior meeting minutes and receive updates on stormwater operations and the Sandalwood Community Improvements project. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled.
- Approval of February 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Update on Sandalwood Community Improvements project
The Stormwater Authority approved the minutes from its February 18, 2026 meeting. The board received updates on the Stormwater MS4 Permit and Master Plan, as well as the Sandalwood Community Improvements Project. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes from February 18, 2026 Stormwater Authority meeting (4-0)
Heritage Trail Medallion Commission - CANCELLED
The Heritage Trail Medallion Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.
Board of Appeal
The Board of Appeal will hear an appeal regarding the denial of an alcohol pouring permit application for Madison Estrella. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and approval of the agenda.
- Appeal of Denial of Alcohol Pouring Permit Application – Madison Estrella
Public Meeting Notice
This is a discussion-only meeting; no votes or official action will be taken. The City Council will discuss public information regarding a proposed annexation.
- Discussion of public information for a proposed annexation
City Council Special Call Budget Work Session
The Lawrenceville City Council will convene a special call work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
- Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Work Day
- Approval of Agenda
- Council Business
City Council Work Session
The Lawrenceville City Council will hold a work session to discuss several zoning cases, contract renewals, and proposed ordinances. Items include rezoning requests for properties on West Pike Street and Scenic Highway, a custodial services contract renewal, an ordinance amending procurement rules, a resolution establishing consolidated planning and zoning fees, and a pole attachment agreement with Comcast. The council will also discuss and consider advertising the proposed 2026 millage rate. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.
- Rezoning case RZM2025-00023 for 464 West Pike Street (Curt Thompson)
- Rezoning and buffer request RZC2026-0002 & BFR2026-0004 for 521 Scenic Highway (Friendship Forest Academy)
- BFR2026-0002 for 351 West Pike Street (Charles C. Chang)
- Contract renewal for custodial services of various city facilities (RP030-25)
- Discussion of proposed 2026 millage rate advertisement
Lawrenceville Arts Commission
This is a regular meeting of the Lawrenceville Arts Commission with routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, followed by general discussion items. The commission will hear a budget update, discuss permanent art, and a call for artists. No votes on specific ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.
- Budget update for the Arts Commission
- Discussion on permanent art installations
- Call for artist response (public art solicitation update)
- Other projects and business
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority will consider the 3rd Amendment to the Central Block project, a related contract, and an inducement for a medical office building. The board will also receive the May 2026 Treasurer's Report and discuss retail curating.
- Central Block 3rd Amendment
- Central Block Contract
- Inducement for Medical Office Building
- May 2026 Treasurer's Report
- Retail Curating
Downtown Development Authority Executive Session
Public Meeting Notice
The City Council will hold a public meeting to discuss information regarding a proposed annexation. No votes or official action will be taken at this meeting.
- Discussion of public information for proposed annexation
Public Notice
This is a public notice that a quorum of the Lawrenceville City Council may attend a small group tour of Plant Vogtle on May 5, 2026. The notice states no official action will be taken by the council at this event, so the agenda is purely procedural.
- Possible quorum of Lawrenceville City Council at Plant Vogtle tour
- Tour location: 7821 River Road, Waynesboro, Georgia 30830
- No official action scheduled
Public Notice
This is a public notice that a quorum of the Lawrenceville City Council may be present at Representative Gabe Okoye's town hall on April 29, 2026. No official council action will be taken at the event.
- No official business will be conducted
City Council Special Call Budget Work Session
The City Council will hold a special called budget work session to discuss the proposed FY 2027 budget. The agenda includes a discussion of the overall budget and a separate work day focused on capital items. There is no public comment unless formally requested by the Mayor and Council.
- Discussion of FY 2027 Proposed Budget
- Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Work Day: Capital
The City Council held a special call budget work session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 capital budget. The Chief Financial Officer presented an overview of planned investments totaling $23.8 million, including infrastructure, fleet, and technology projects. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.
- Agenda accepted (4-0)
- Adjourned (4-0)
- FY 2027 Capital Budget presented for discussion
City Council Regular Meeting
The Lawrenceville City Council will vote on a consent agenda including contracts for strategic planning and road widening, hold public hearings on three rezoning cases, and consider new business such as a FIFA World Cup mutual aid agreement with Atlanta, an amicus brief, and property transactions.
- Public hearing on rezoning at 303 Scenic Highway (RZC2025-00074)
- Public hearing on rezoning at 0 Springlake Road (RZM2026-0001 & BFR2026-0001)
- Public hearing on rezoning at 1298 Old Norcross Road (RZC2026-0001 & BFR2026-0003)
- FIFA World Cup Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Atlanta
- Purchase and Sale Agreement for 225 Langley Drive
The City Council unanimously approved all items on the agenda, including a $1.1 million traffic safety improvement contract for Collins Industrial Way, multiple rezoning requests, and a mutual aid agreement with Atlanta for police support during the FIFA World Cup. All votes were 5-0. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved rezoning of 303 Scenic Highway from ON to OI for medical office (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 0 Springlake Road with buffer reduction and EV charger requirement (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 1298 Old Norcross Road with buffer reduction (5-0)
- Approved ordinance amendment for convenience store use regulations (5-0)
- Awarded $111,111 contract for Old Shadowlawn Cemetery access improvements (5-0)
- Awarded $777,322 contract for Lawrenceville Gateway Trail trailhead (5-0)
- Awarded $1,096,491 contract for Collins Industrial Way traffic safety improvements (5-0)
- Approved FIFA World Cup mutual aid agreement with City of Atlanta for police assistance (5-0)
Public Meeting Notice
The City Council will hold a public meeting to discuss information regarding a proposed annexation. No votes or official action will be taken during this session.
- Discussion of public information for the proposed annexation
Heritage Trail Medallion Commission
The Heritage Trail Medallion Commission will review pending medallion applications and discuss upcoming dedication ceremonies. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and citizen comments.
- Review of Heritage Trail Medallion applications
- Discussion of upcoming dedication ceremonies
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Citizen comments limited to two minutes per person
Lawrenceville Arts Commission
The Lawrenceville Arts Commission meets April 14 to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, a budget update, officer elections, and a review of current projects. A task force discussion and citizen comments are also scheduled. No specific dollar amounts or project names appear on the agenda.
- Budget update
- Officer elections
- Review of current projects
- Task force discussion
- Citizen comments
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority will consider an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for the Lightnin Rental Parcel, among other business. Other agenda items include approval of multiple prior meeting minutes, the April 2026 treasurer's report, a retail curating final report, and a proposal for the chairman to attend a strategic leadership visit. The meeting also includes a citizen comment period and an executive session on real estate.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for Lightnin Rental Parcel
- Retail Curating Final Report
- Approval of Chairman Attending Strategic Leadership Visit
- Approval of Regular and Executive Session Minutes from November and December 2025
- Executive Session on Real Estate
Downtown Development Authority Executive Session
City Council Work Session
The Lawrenceville City Council work session will discuss general city business including several rezoning requests, contract awards, and a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget. No final votes are expected; items are for discussion and staff direction.
- RZM2025-00023: Curt Thompson at 464 West Pike Street
- RZM2026-0001 & BFR2026-0001: Parkland Homebuilders at 0 Springlake Road
- Contract Award: Gwinnett Drive Widening Project
- Contract Award: Strategic Plan Development and Implementation Framework (RP003-26)
- Presentation of Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
The City Council tabled a zoning request for 464 West Pike Street to the May 13 work session. Several items, including the FY2027 proposed budget and various contracts, were sent to the regular agenda for April 27. The council also moved into an executive session regarding real estate and legal matters.
- Tabled RZM2025-00023 (464 West Pike Street) to May 13, 2026
- Sent RZC2025-00074 (303 Scenic Highway) to April 27 regular agenda
- Sent RZM2026-0001 & BFR2026-0001 (0 Springlake Road) to April 27 regular agenda
- Sent RZC2026-0001 & BFR2026-0003 (1298 Old Norcross Road) to April 27 regular agenda
- Sent Ordinance to Amend 2020 Ordinance to April 27 regular agenda
- Sent Procurement Ordinance to May 13 work session
- Sent FY2027 Proposed Budget presentation to April 27 regular agenda
- Moved into executive session for real estate and legal matters
Public Meeting Notice
This is a public meeting notice for a quorum of the City Council to be present at the Lawrenceville Police Department. No votes or official action will be taken. The sole agenda item is a presentation and discussion regarding the RealTime Information Center (RTIC) Open House.
- RealTime Information Center (RTIC) - Open House discussion
Planning Commission
The Lawrenceville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning and conditional use applications, plus consider an amendment to the city's zoning ordinance covering Articles 1 and 2. They will also approve minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting. No decisions have been made; these are items for discussion and potential recommendation.
- RZM2025-00023: Curt Thompson — 464 West Pike Street (rezoning)
- RZC2025-00074: Zaidh Cuellar — 303 Scenic Highway (conditional use rezoning)
- RZM2026-0001 & BFR2026-0001: Parkland Homebuilders, LLC — 0 Springlake Road (rezoning and buffer request)
- RZC2026-0001 & BFR2026-0003: Amicasa Home Care Corp — 1298 Old Norcross Road (conditional use rezoning and buffer request)
- Ordinance to amend City of Lawrenceville Ordinance (2020) Articles 1 and 2
Recast Advisory Board -- CANCELED
The Recast Advisory Board meeting scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM has been canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.
- Meeting canceled with no items discussed or decided
Financial Review Citizen Commission
The Financial Review Citizen Commission is holding a meeting that consists of procedural items, including approval of prior meeting minutes and a committee tour. No substantive financial decisions or discussions are scheduled for this session.
- Committee tour of city facilities starting at Purple Parking Deck
Heritage Trail Medallion Commission
The Heritage Trail Medallion Commission approved amended bylaws, updated the nomination form to allow individual or organization entries, and elected Dawnya Lindsey as Chair and Nancy 'Patsy' Price as Vice Chair for 2026. The meeting schedule was changed to 4:00–5:00 PM, and dedication ceremonies for two medallions were set for April 29, 2026. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on prior minutes.
- Approved prior meeting minutes from August 4, 2025 (Brack abstained)
- Approved amended 2026 meeting schedule with start time moved to 4:00 PM (5-0)
- Updated nomination form to allow candidate name as individual or organization (5-0)
- Approved amended bylaws (5-0)
- Elected Dawnya Lindsey as 2026 Chair and Nancy 'Patsy' Price as Vice Chair (5-0)
- Set dedication ceremonies for Loving Aid Society (10:00 AM) and Grover Herman Tanner (11:00 AM) medallions on April 29, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider two special use and frontage road permits for properties on West Pike Street. The agenda also includes contract awards for gas infrastructure and professional design services for the Orange Parking Lot expansion.
- SUP2026-0001: Gerald and Fred Enterprises, LLC at 350 West Pike Street
- BFR2025-00005: Macario Bustos at 335 West Pike Street
- Sugarloaf Parkway and Old Snellville Highway Gas Infrastructure Project contract award
- Purchase of gas pipe and materials for HI Hope at Hwy 316
- Professional design services for Orange Parking Lot expansion
The City Council approved a $187,848.92 agreement for video management software and awarded up to $99,000 for Orange Parking Lot expansion design services. A special use permit for an automobile repair facility at 350 West Pike Street was denied, while a buffer reduction request for 335 West Pike Street was approved.
- Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)
- Denied Special Use Permit for automobile repair at 350 West Pike Street (5-0)
- Approved buffer reduction for 335 West Pike Street (5-0)
- Approved ordinance amendment regarding natural gas margin rate adjustments (5-0)
- Approved Granicus software agreement for $187,848.92 (5-0)
- Awarded professional design services for Orange Parking Lot expansion to Lose & Associates Design Inc. for up to $99,000.00 (5-0)
Public Meeting Notice
The City Council will hold a public meeting to discuss information regarding a proposed annexation. No votes or official action will be taken at this meeting. The only agenda item is a presentation and discussion of public information for the proposed annexation.
- Discussion of Public Information for Proposed Annexation
Financial Review Citizen Commission
The Financial Review Citizen Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and hold a discussion on department conversations. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific financial review, budget, or ordinance items listed.
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Discussion on department conversations
The Financial Review Citizen Commission met on March 17, 2026, to discuss department operations and address member questions. The session covered Planning delays, LAC funding, and Code Enforcement resources for derelict properties. No substantive decisions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded.
Lawrenceville Arts Commission
The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will discuss the budget, elect officers, and review current and future projects. The meeting also includes breakout sessions and citizen comments.
- Budget Update
- Officer Elections
- Review of Current Projects
- Developing Roadmap for Future Projects
- Breakout Sessions
The Lawrenceville Arts Commission met on February 10, 2025, but made no substantive decisions. Items 2, 5, and 6 were tabled. The meeting included discussions on a mural issue and a vending machine project, but no formal votes were taken on these items.
- Approved amended agenda (tabled items 2, 5, 6) (unanimous)
- Approved prior meeting minutes (2-0)
Financial Review Citizen Commission
The Financial Review Citizen Commission will convene to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss a presentation from the March 10 Financial Committee. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific financial figures or proposals listed.
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Presentation from the March 10 Financial Committee
The Financial Review Citizen Commission held a discussion-only meeting on March 10, 2026. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded. Members asked about loud cars, recycling participation and composting, and downtown water line repairs.
City Council Special Call
The Lawrenceville City Council will convene a special call meeting on March 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes the approval of the meeting agenda and an executive session focused on personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Executive session for personnel matters
- Executive session for litigation matters
- Executive session for real estate matters
The Lawrenceville City Council met in special call and approved the agenda, then immediately moved into executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate. After reconvening, the only report was on real estate, with no votes taken. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.
Downtown Development Authority Special Call
The Downtown Development Authority is holding a special called meeting. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and an executive session to discuss real estate matters. No other business is listed.
- Executive session for real estate discussion
The Downtown Development Authority held a special called meeting on March 4, 2026. After approving the agenda, the board moved into executive session to discuss one real estate item. No votes were taken during the session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.
- Agenda approved unanimously (5-0)
- Moved into executive session for real estate discussion (5-0)
- Exited executive session without taking any votes (5-0)
- Meeting adjourned (5-0)
Downtown Development Authority Executive Session
City Council Work Session
The City Council holds a work session to discuss general city business, including multiple rezoning requests, a contract award for a gas infrastructure project on Sugarloaf Parkway and Old Snellville Highway, and amendments to city ordinances. Items include a discussion to amend Ordinance 2020 regarding Articles 1 and 2, and an ordinance amendment to remove the public hearing requirement for natural gas margin rate adjustments. No formal votes are taken at work sessions.
- Rezoning request (RZM2025-00023) at 464 West Pike Street
- Rezoning request (RZC2025-00074) at 303 Scenic Highway
- Discussion to amend Ordinance 2020 Articles 1 and 2
- Contract award for Sugarloaf Parkway and Old Snellville Highway Gas Infrastructure Project (SB012-26)
- Ordinance amendment to remove public hearing requirement for natural gas margin rate adjustments
During the March 4 work session, the City Council voted to table two rezoning applications (464 West Pike Street and 303 Scenic Highway) and a proposed ordinance amendment to future meetings. Seven other items were discussed and forwarded to the March 19 regular meeting or consent agenda. No final approvals were made; all actions are procedural.
- Tabled RZM2025-00023 (464 West Pike Street) to April meetings (4-0)
- Tabled RZC2025-00074 (303 Scenic Highway) to April meetings (4-0)
- Sent SUP2026-0001 (350 West Pike Street) to March 19 regular agenda
- Sent BFR2025-00005 (335 West Pike Street) to March 19 regular agenda
- Tabled discussion on ordinance amendment (Article 1 and 2) to April meetings
- Sent Sugarloaf Parkway gas infrastructure contract award as Consent item #1 to March 19
- Sent purchase of gas pipe materials as Consent item #2 to March 19
- Sent Granicus agenda software item to March 19 regular agenda
Financial Review Citizen Commission
The Financial Review Citizen Commission will convene to review the presentation from the March 3 Finance Committee meeting. The session is scheduled to take place at the GwMA Conference Room on the third floor of 70 S. Clayton St.
- Review of March 3 Finance Committee Meeting Presentation
- Meeting at 70 S. Clayton St, GA 30046
The Financial Review Citizen Commission met on March 3, 2026, and discussed a presentation from the Finance Committee. No formal decisions or votes were taken. Suggestions included a hotel open house and a newsletter about property purchases.
- No decisions or votes were recorded
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority approved the March 2026 Treasurer's Report and a $227,100 contract with Struxure for a hotel pergola. The board also discussed hotel budget compliance procedures and updated boundary maps.
- Approved March 2026 Treasurer's Report (5-0)
- Approved Struxure pergola contract for $227,100 (5-0)
- Discussed hotel budget compliance procedures
- Reviewed updated Downtown Development Authority boundary map
Downtown Development Authority Executive Session
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission denied a Special Use Permit for an automobile repair facility at 350 West Pike Street. The commission also approved a buffer reduction request for 335 West Pike Street and tabled two rezoning applications to a future hearing.
- Denied SUP2026-00001 (Gerald and Fred Enterprises) for auto repair facility at 350 West Pike Street
- Approved BFR2025-00005 (Macario Bustos) to reduce buffer from 50 feet to 0 feet at 335 West Pike Street
- Tabled RZM2025-00023 (Curt Thompson) to rezone 464 West Pike Street to CMU district
- Tabled RZC2025-00074 (Zaidh Cuellar) to rezone 303 Scenic Highway to OI district
- Amended agenda to move two items to the end and table an ordinance amendment
Public Notice
City Council Regular Meeting
The Lawrenceville City Council approved several zoning changes and special use permits, denied a carwash permit, and awarded contracts for a sidewalk project and underground electric cable installation. The meeting also included the introduction of a new purchasing director.
- Approved rezoning of 151 Honeysuckle Avenue to RS-50 INF (5-0)
- Denied SUP2025-00120 for an automobile wash at 725 Grayson Highway (5-0)
- Denied SUP2025-00119 for an accessory structure larger than 400ft at 715 Paper Creek Drive (5-0)
- Approved buffer reduction to 0 feet between 377 West Pike Street and neighboring properties (5-0)
- Approved Resolution to amend the DDA boundary (5-0)
- Awarded West Pike Street Sidewalk Infill Project to Hasbun Construction, LLC, not to exceed $500,152.73 (5-0)
- Awarded On-Demand Underground Electric Distribution Cable Installation contract to E & A Adventures, estimated annual amount of $520,764.00 (5-0)
- Tabled RZM2025-00023 rezoning request at 464 West Pike Street to Work Session and Regular Meeting (5-0)
FY 2027 City of Lawrenceville Retreat
This is a procedural retreat agenda for the City of Lawrenceville's FY 2027 planning. The agenda contains only optional social and tour activities (Swamp Rabbit Trail walk, Peace Center tour, dinner). No binding decisions, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Optional walk on Swamp Rabbit Trail
- Optional tour and discussion of Peace Center
- Optional dinner
Stormwater Authority
The Stormwater Authority will review and update the City's 2024-2029 Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) following Georgia EPD review, discuss findings from the December 2025 site and field inspection, and provide an update on the Sandalwood Community Project. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and review of proposed and current projects.
- Review and update of GA EPD review of the City's 2024-2029 SWMP
- Update and review of GA EPD's December 2025 site and field inspection of the stormwater management program
- Review and update of Sandalwood Community Project
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Review of proposed new projects and current projects
City Council Work Session
This work session includes discussion of several land-use applications, including rezonings and special use permits, as well as infrastructure projects such as pedestrian overpass conceptual designs and raised intersections at Crogan/Perry and Clayton/Pike streets. The council will also consider a contract award for the Longleaf Greenfield Reconduct Project and an event entertainment consultant contract.
- Rezoning request RZM2025-00023 for 464 West Pike Street (Curt Thompson)
- Rezoning request RZR2025-00031 for 151 Honeysuckle Avenue (Scott Smith)
- Special use permit SUP2025-00119 for 715 Paper Creek Drive (Sultan Hassan)
- Discussion of pedestrian overpass conceptual designs
- Raised intersection proposal at Crogan Street and Perry Street, and Clayton Street and Pike Street
Lawrenceville Arts Commission
This agenda outlines a routine procedural meeting for the Lawrenceville Arts Commission on February 10, 2026. The body will conduct a board election, review a budget update, examine current projects, and develop a planning roadmap. The agenda is procedural boilerplate; no decisions or outcomes are recorded.
- Board election
- Budget update
- Review of current projects
- Developing roadmap for future projects
- Citizen comments (limited to two minutes per person)
Downtown Development Authority Executive Session
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a buffer reduction from 75 ft to 0 ft at 377 West Pike Street (4-0), denied a special use permit for a freestanding solar panel system at 715 Paper Creek Drive (4-0), and denied a special use permit for a manual carwash at 725 Grayson Highway (4-0). Two agenda items were administratively withdrawn: an ordinance amendment and a rezoning application for 464 West Pike Street.
- Approved buffer reduction BFR2025-00003 from 75 ft to 0 ft for 377 West Pike Street (4-0)
- Denied special use permit SUP2025-00119 for accessory structure (solar panels) at 715 Paper Creek Drive (4-0)
- Denied special use permit SUP2025-00120 for carwash at 725 Grayson Highway (4-0)
- Withdrew agenda items 4 and 5 (ordinance amendment and rezoning RZM2025-00023)
Development Authority
The Lawrenceville Development Authority approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, administered oaths to three new board members, and elected new officers for 2026. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The board also received an update on old business including 427 Reynolds Road.
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved Special Call Minutes from June 25, 2025 (6-0)
- Administered oath to new board members Nathan Powell, Erik Jensen, and Jim Nash
- Elected Robert Strickland as Chairman (6-0)
- Elected Carl Walls as Vice Chairman (6-0)
- Elected Barry Mock as Secretary (6-0)
Building Authority Special Call
The Building Authority approved prior meeting minutes and elected officers for 2026. David Still was elected Chairman, Victoria Jones Vice Chairman, Chuck Warbington Secretary/Treasurer, and Karen Pierce Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved September 3, 2025 special call minutes (5-0)
- Elected David Still (Chairman), Victoria Jones (Vice Chairman), Chuck Warbington (Secretary/Treasurer), Karen Pierce (Assistant Secretary/Treasurer) (5-0)
Lawrenceville Arts Commission
The Arts Commission held procedural votes to approve agenda and minutes. Officer elections resulted in a tie, postponing the vote to the February meeting. A vote on $6,000 mural repairs was tabled until next meeting. The commission directed staff to order vending machines and form a brand committee before bulk purchases.
- Approved agenda (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved prior meeting minutes (3-0)
- Postponed officer election to February 10, 2026 due to tie
- Tabled $6,000 Lawrenceville Blooms mural repair vote
- Directed staff to order vending machines for visual presentation
- Agreed to form a committee before placing bulk swag orders