Opelika public meetings in 2022

General

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several subdivision plats and conditional use requests. The body is also reviewing a request to rezone 8.1 acres on Anderson Road from R-3 to PUD for mixed-use development.

• Rezoning of 8.1 acres on 2900 block of Anderson Road from R-3 to PUD
• Conditional use request for a medical cannabis dispensary at 3021 Capps Way
• Conditional use request for a child daycare center at 404 2nd Avenue
• Final plat approval for 74 lots at Foxrun SD, Phase 2B
• Final plat approval for 73 lots at Hidden Lakes SD, Phase 4

The Planning Commission approved several subdivision plats and conditional use requests, including a medical cannabis dispensary and a daycare center. A rezoning request for a property on Anderson Road received a positive recommendation for City Council. One final plat for Foxrun SD Phase 2B was tabled.

• Approved preliminary plat for Springhill Heights SD (7-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Morris Avenue Townhomes SD (7-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Foxrun SD Lot 1, Phase 1A (6-0)
• Tabled final plat for Foxrun SD Phase 2B (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Silver Oak SD Phase 2 (8-0)
• Approved conditional use for two-unit townhome at 104 North 3rd Street (3-0)
• Approved conditional use for daycare center at 404 2nd Avenue (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for medical cannabis dispensary at 3021 Capps Way (8-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review a presentation regarding a development project. The meeting also includes a review of the current council meeting agenda.

• Holland Homes presentation for the 3200 Block of Columbus Pkwy
• Firefly Development presentation

City Council

The City Council will discuss tax abatements for several companies and zoning amendments for properties on 1st Avenue and Columbus Parkway. The body is also reviewing special use permits for wireless providers and annual appropriation contracts for community organizations.

• Tax abatements and exemptions for Car Tech, LLC and HL Mando America Corporation
• Zoning change for 3200 Columbus Parkway (209.71 Acres) to Planned Unit Development
• Special use permits for AT&T (2000 Steel Street), Verizon Wireless (2404 Frederick Road), and Dish Wireless (54 Reeder Road)
• Alcohol license request for Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
• Speed limit changes on Waverly Parkway and Hamilton Road

The City Council unanimously approved tax abatements for Car Tech, LLC, HL Mando America Corporation, AGS America, Inc., and Golden State Foods Corp. The council also granted special use permits for AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and Dish Wireless. Additionally, a speed limit change for Waverly Parkway and Hamilton Road was approved.

• Approved alcohol license for Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux (Unanimous)
• Approved speed limit change on Waverly Parkway and Hamilton Road (Unanimous)
• Approved tax abatements/exemptions for Car Tech, LLC, HL Mando America Corporation, AGS America, Inc., and Golden State Foods Corp. (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permits for AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and Dish Wireless (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 appropriation contracts for American Red Cross, AO Discover!, and Twin Cedars Child Advocacy Center (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of survey equipment, inspection camera, and IT software (Unanimous)
• Appointed Patricia A. Jones to Opelika Utilities Board (Unanimous)
• Tabled zoning amendment for 1531 and 1617 1st Avenue

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two variance requests. The board will decide if specific property owners can deviate from standard zoning requirements for construction and signage.

• Variance request for 1001 Oak Bowery Road to allow a 30x40 detached garage with a 1.5 foot front yard setback reduction
• Request from McOne Development, LLC at 2456 Frederick Road to install a wall sign on a non-primary facade
• Variance request from McOne Development, LLC at 2456 Frederick Road to waive the street frontage landscape buffer

General

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review requests for property modifications in the Downtown and Geneva Historic Districts. The body will decide on window, door, and parking area changes.

• 108 S. 8th St: Request to replace rear windows and door and install metal awning
• 807 Geneva St: Request for parking area and wood shutters

The commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for property modifications in the Downtown and Geneva Historic Districts. Staff also reported that the city council approved applying for a CLG grant to update design guidelines.

• Approved COA for 108 S. 8th St to install wood windows, a wood rear door, and a metal awning (All approved)
• Approved COA for 807 Geneva St to install gravel parking with shrub screening and wood shutters (All approved)
• Approved November 10, 2022 minutes (All approved)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review presentations and discuss the current meeting agenda. The session includes requests to advertise public hearings for two rezoning applications on Society Hill Road.

• CDBG PY2021 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER)
• Rezoning request for 2701 Society Hill Road (16.47 Acres) from C-2 to C-3
• Rezoning request for 2700 block Society Hill Road (67.6 Acres) from R-1 & C-2 to C-2

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning amendments for medical cannabis dispensaries and a 209.71-acre development on Columbus Parkway. The body is also reviewing several annual appropriation contracts for local non-profits and emergency stream repairs at 516 Camelot Way.

• Public hearing to add Section 8.28.3 Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to the Zoning Ordinance
• Proposed zoning change for 209.71 acres at 3200 block Columbus Parkway to a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Contract with Hudmon Construction Company, Inc. for emergency stream repair at 516 Camelot Way
• Purchase of two 2023 Pitts TA12 TAG Trailers and two Chargepoint 250 Charging Stations
• Proposed speed limit changes on Waverly Parkway and Hamilton Road

The City Council approved a zoning ordinance to add medical cannabis dispensaries and authorized the conveyance of real property to Auburn University. The council also approved several annual appropriation contracts for local non-profits and various infrastructure repairs.

• Approved zoning ordinance for medical cannabis dispensaries (Unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of real property to Auburn University (Unanimous)
• Approved continued Food Truck Friday Nights in Downtown Opelika (Unanimous)
• Approved Christmas Golf Cart Parade in Stoneybrook Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved weed abatement assessments for 414 Avenue A and 308 Brannon Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 appropriation contracts for Arts Association of East Alabama, ACHR, Domestic Violence Intervention Center, Employers Child Care Alliance, and Lee County Literacy Coalition (Unanimous)
• Approved special appropriation to the Dream Day Foundation (Unanimous)
• Reappointed John Wesley McCollum, Jr. as Municipal Court Judge (Unanimous)

General

The Planning Commission rejected a rezoning request and land use map amendment for the Electra Estates/Hopson Farms project following resident opposition. Several other residential plats and a conditional use permit for a tire store were approved. The commission also approved a draft inter-local agreement with Lee County regarding planning jurisdiction.

• Denied rezoning and Future Land Use Map amendment for 229.2-acre Electra Estates mixed-use project (7-0)
• Approved conditional use for Discount Tire store at 2125 and 2109 Frederick Road (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved preliminary plat for National Village SD Plat 6B (9 lots) and Plat 3A (61 lots) (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Fox Run SD Phase 2A (13 lots) (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Wyndham Gates SD Pod 3 Phase 2 (10 lots) (7-0)
• Approved final plat for The Villages of Opelika SD Phase 1 (50 lots) (7-0)
• Sent positive recommendation to City Council for rezoning 16.47 acres at 2701 Society Hill Road to C-3 (7-0)
• Sent positive recommendation to City Council for rezoning 67.6 acres at 2700 block of Society Hill Road to C-2 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a work session to hear presentations and review the current meeting agenda. No resolutions or ordinances are listed for action.

• Presentation by Joanne Camp, Opelika Municipal Court Public Defender
• Presentation by Marty Moore, Opelika Theater Company

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on several service contracts, equipment purchases, and special use permits. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding weed abatement and consider a zoning amendment.

• 1st reading of ordinance setting a Special School Tax Election for 02-28-23
• 2nd reading of zoning amendment for 1531 and 1617 1st Avenue from M-1 to PUD
• Public hearing and assessment for weed abatement at 915 York Avenue
• Special use permits for AT&T at 1315 Madison Avenue and Verizon Wireless at 10 Veterans Parkway
• Contracts for traffic signal retiming and intersection analysis with Sain Associates, Inc.

The City Council approved a date for a special school tax election and granted several special use permits for wireless towers. The council also approved various annual appropriation contracts and city service bids. A zoning amendment for 1st Avenue and a contract with the Arts Association of East Alabama were tabled.

• Approved special school tax election date for 02-28-23 (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Verizon Wireless at 600 Floral Street (4-1)
• Approved special use permit for AT&T at 1315 Madison Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Verizon Wireless at 10 Veterans Parkway (Unanimous)
• Approved annual appropriation contracts for Boys and Girls Clubs, East Alabama Healthcare Authority, and Opelika Theater Company (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Grasshopper 329B mowers and sports lighting for Floral Park (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Harold W. Morris as Public Defender for Opelika Municipal Court (Unanimous)
• Tabled zoning amendment for 1531 and 1617 1st Avenue (Unanimous)

General

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review requests for exterior modifications to properties in the Northside and Downtown Historic Districts. The body will consider changes to windows, siding, and the installation of a storage building.

• 314 N. 9th St: Request to reposition three windows
• 108 N. 8th St: Request to install metal storage building
• 815 6th Ave: Request to paint brick and vinyl siding, replace garage door, and install wood privacy fence

The Commission approved certificates of appropriateness (COA) for window repositioning, a metal storage shed, and multiple exterior home updates. One request for awnings was tabled by the applicant.

• Approved repositioning three kitchen windows at 314 N. 9th St (All approved)
• Approved 8’x8’ metal storage building at 108 N. 8th St (All approved)
• Tabled awning request at 108 N. 8th St
• Approved painting brick/vinyl siding, new garage door, wood fence, and concrete patio at 815 6th Ave (All approved)
• Approved October 13, 2022 minutes (All approved)

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to approve previous minutes and review one variance request. The board will determine if a property owner may exceed the maximum size limit for accessory structures in a residential district.

• Variance request for John R. Coe at 211 N 30th Street to exceed 50% maximum size for accessory structures in VR-1 zoning district

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review presentations and requests for public advertisements. Discussions include a large rezoning request and potential changes to the zoning ordinance regarding medical cannabis dispensaries.

• Rezoning request for 209.7 acres in the 3200 block of Columbus Parkway to PUD zoning
• Proposed zoning ordinance text amendments to define and categorize Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading to rezone 1531 and 1617 1st Avenue from M-1 to PUD. The body is also reviewing several professional service contracts and annual appropriation agreements for local organizations.

• Zoning amendment for 1531 and 1617 1st Avenue (8.928 Acres) from M-1 to PUD
• Professional services contract with Seay, Seay & Litchfield, P.C. for Denson Recreation Center Renovations
• Agreement with Davis Architects, Inc. for Aquatic Facilities Project
• Special Use Permit for AT&T at 2605 Tower Street
• Annual appropriation contracts for Storybook Farm, Opelika Chamber of Commerce, and One Voice Shelter Coalition

The council approved several annual appropriation contracts for local organizations and funding agreements for housing nonprofits. They also authorized the purchase of a Chevy Tahoe, a John Deere Gator, and various industrial pumps. A special use permit for a cell tower at 600 Floral Street remained tabled.

• Approved temporary street closure for Younglife 5K Event on 11-13-22 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Chevy Tahoe (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2023 John Deere Gator (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for AT&T at 2605 Tower Street (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 appropriation contracts for One Voice Shelter Coalition, Opelika Downtown Redevelopment Authority, and Storybook Farm (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 appropriation contract for Opelika Chamber of Commerce (4-0)
• Approved funding agreements with Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity and The Fuller Center for Housing, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Tabled special use permit for Verizon Wireless at 600 Floral Street

General

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits and zoning ordinance text amendments. The body is also reviewing plat approvals for new subdivisions and two large-scale rezoning requests.

• Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments including a new section for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
• Rezoning request for Electra Estates (229.2 acres) on Anderson Road from R-1 to PUD
• PUD zoning request for 204.3 acres at the 3200 block of Columbus Road
• Plat approvals for Whippoorwill Lakes (18 lots), National Village Phase 8A (55 lots), and The Villages of Opelika Phase 1 (50 lots)
• Conditional use requests for a paintball field at 80 North Uniroyal Road and a veterinarian clinic at 3650 Pepperell Parkway

The Planning Commission approved several conditional use permits for a paintball field, roofing office, vet clinic, and retail stores. It also recommended a zoning amendment to allow medical cannabis dispensaries. A rezoning request for a 614-unit residential development on Columbus Road was denied and will move to City Council with a negative recommendation.

• Approved preliminary and final plat for Whippoorwill Lakes SD (18 lots)
• Approved final plat for National Village SD, Phase 8A (55 lots), signatures held
• Approved temporary conditional use for paintball field at 80 North Uniroyal Road (expires Nov 1, 2024)
• Approved conditional use for roofing contractor office at 2200 Frederick Road
• Approved conditional use for veterinarian clinic at 3650 Pepperell Parkway
• Approved conditional use for office/warehouse/retail at 2521 Loyalty Loop Road
• Approved conditional use for building supply and garden center at 1450 Columbus Parkway
• Denied rezoning for Holland Homes PUD on Columbus Road (3-1-1)

City Council

The agenda for this work session is procedural boilerplate. No specific resolutions, ordinances, or discussion items are listed.

City Council

The City Council will consider several special use permits for wireless providers and hold public hearings regarding a cell tower and weed abatement. The body is also reviewing various service contracts, funding agreements for local nonprofits, and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing for cell tower construction at 600 Floral Street
• Public hearing for weed abatement assessment at 506 South 8th Street
• Emergency repairs for sinkholes at 1506 & 1508 Preston St.
• Purchase of a 2023 Ford Ranger XL 4WD SuperCab
• Professional services contract with Barrett Simpson, Inc. for Columbus Parkway North Access Road

General

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

General

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for October 11, 2022, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of applications.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to address a specific ordinance. The primary focus is the second reading of the Bond Issue and GO Warrants, Series 2022.

• Second reading of Bond Issue and GO Warrants, Series 2022

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss a rezoning request and two ordinances. These include the potential repeal of the city's residential rental registration program and a bond issue.

• Rezoning request for 1531 First Avenue (8.6 Acres) from M-1 to PUD
• First reading of ordinance to repeal Residential Rental Registration and Inspection Program (Sections 12-40 through 12-65)
• First reading of Bond Issue and GO Warrants, Series 2022

City Council

The City Council will discuss the operation of medical cannabis dispensing sites and the repeal of the residential rental registration and inspection program. The body is also reviewing several police vehicle and equipment purchases and annual appropriation contracts for FY2023.

• 2nd reading of ordinance to authorize medical cannabis dispensing sites
• 1st reading of ordinance to repeal residential rental registration and inspection program
• Purchase of 22 Chevrolet Tahoes, radios, camera systems, and radar systems for PD
• Public hearings for weed abatement assessments at 1733 1st Avenue and 504 S. 4th Street
• Alcohol license requests for Butcher Paper BBQ, The Jailhouse, and Zen Steak And Sushi

General

The Planning Commission is reviewing several subdivision plats and conditional use requests. The body will discuss rezoning requests for properties on Anderson Road and First Avenue, as well as the annexation of 204.3 acres on Columbus Parkway.

• Rezoning of 229.2 acres on Anderson Road from R-1 to PUD
• Rezoning of 8.6 acres at 1531 First Avenue from M-1 to PUD
• Annexation and PUD zoning request for 204.3 acres on the 3200 block of Columbus Parkway
• Major amendment to Wyndham PUD to replace apartments with 200 townhome units
• Conditional use requests for auto sales at 1212 First Avenue and an ATV lot at 4800 Birmingham Highway

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the first reading of an ordinance regarding medical cannabis dispensing sites. The body is also reviewing seven administrative policies related to the use and management of ARPA funds.

• First reading of ordinance to authorize medical cannabis dispensing sites
• Approval of ARPA Eligible Use Policy
• Approval of ARPA Internal Control Policies and Procedures
• Approval of ARPA Property Management Policy
• Approval of ARPA Conflict of Interest Policy

City Council

The City Council is reviewing policies for the expenditure of ARPA funds and considering the operation of medical cannabis dispensing sites. The body is also holding public hearings regarding weed abatement assessments and voting on two PUD zoning amendments.

• Public hearings for weed abatement at 308 Brannon Avenue and 2102 Long Street
• 1st reading of ordinance to authorize medical cannabis dispensing sites
• 2nd reading of zoning changes to PUD for Robert Trent Jones Trail (2.6 acres) and Sportsplex Parkway (154 acres)
• Purchase of two 2023 Ford F-150 Super Crew Pickup Trucks
• Approval of multiple ARPA fund policies including eligible use, internal controls, and record retention

General

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for September 13, 2022, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of applications.

General

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review construction and renovation requests in the Geneva and Downtown Historic Districts. The body will also nominate a Chair and Secretary for 2022-2023.

• 807 Geneva St: Replace siding and demolish garage
• 707 Geneva St: Rebuild right side porch and handicap ramp
• 104 N. 9th St: Parking lot request
• 807 Tolbert Blvd: New construction

City Council

The City Council will consider the FY 2023 budget and several zoning changes. The body is also reviewing alcohol license requests and weed abatement assessments for five properties.

• Approve City Budget for FY 2023
• Zoning amendments for Robert Trent Jones Trail (2.6 acres) and Sportsplex Parkway (154 acres) to PUD
• Awarding of bids for Opelika Fire Station #5
• Special Use Permits for AT&T at 1051 Douglas Street and T-Mobile at 1981 Airport Road
• Amend City Code of Ordinances regarding Business License Issuance Fee

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to receive a presentation on the Annual City Budget for FY 2023. The body will also review and discuss the current council meeting agenda.

• Presentation of Annual City Budget for FY 2023 by Controller/Treasurer Cindy Boyd

General

The Planning Commission is considering preliminary and final plats for several residential subdivisions. The body will also hold public hearings on conditional use requests for a childcare center, an RV sales lot expansion, and a private school.

• Preliminary plat for Fenwick SD (111 lots) at 3001 Columbus Parkway
• Final plats for National Village SD Phase 6B, Andrews Estates SD Phase 3, Wyndham Gates SD Pod 3 Phase 1, Cannon Gate SD Phase 3B, and Wildwood SD
• Conditional use request for a childcare center at 2419 Frederick Road
• Conditional use request for RV Roadway of Opelika to expand outside display and build a 11,250 square foot service building
• Conditional use request for Morae Classical School on 8.4 acres at Lake Condy Road and Andrews Road

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the current meeting agenda and receive general updates. The meeting includes a presentation regarding financing for a new school.

• Presentation on upcoming financing for new school by Dr. Farrell Seymore and Bob Young

City Council

The City Council will discuss zoning amendments for Society Hill Road and a financing agreement for a new 6th grade school. The body is also reviewing special use permits for Dish Wireless and various city contracts.

• Financing agreement for new 6th grade school (OCS)
• Zoning changes for 3373 Society Hill Road (3.14 acres) and 2900 block Society Hill Road (40 acres)
• Special use permits for Dish Wireless at 1981 Airport Road and 2002 Steel Street
• Public hearing and assessment for weed abatement at 3307 Arnold Avenue
• Bids for City-Wide ADA Roadway Improvements Project

General

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for discussion.

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to review requests for setbacks, parking, and sign height. These decisions determine if specific properties can deviate from standard city zoning requirements.

• 10-foot front yard setback variance for 710 Avenue E
• 15-foot front yard setback variance for 512 South 8th Street
• 6 parking space variance for 512 South 8th Street
• 40-foot sign height variance for RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. at 1107 Columbus Parkway

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning amendments for properties on Society Hill Road. The body is also reviewing agreements for the Opelika Aquatics Facilities Project and industrial access road inspections.

• Public hearing to rezone 3373 Society Hill Road (3.14 acres) from R-1 to C-2, GC-P
• Public hearing to rezone 2900 block Society Hill Road (40 acres) from R-1 & C-2 to C-2
• Agreement with Robins & Morton as Construction Manager for the Opelika Aquatics Facilities Project
• Agreement with CDG Engineering for Hanwha Cimarron Industrial Access Road inspection services
• Agreement with ADEM for Recycling Fund Grant

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review requests for public hearings regarding two rezoning projects. The body is also considering a first reading of an ordinance to amend the city code regarding business license revocation.

• Rezoning request for 2.6 acres at Robert Trent Jones Trail from I-1 to PUD
• Rezoning request for 154 acres at Sportsplex Parkway from R-3 to PUD
• First reading of ordinance to amend Section 14-318 regarding Revoking Business License

General

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several subdivision plats and rezoning requests. The body will discuss land use amendments and conditional use permits for businesses and residential expansions.

• Rezoning of 154 acres on Sportsplex Parkway from R-3 to PUD
• Rezoning of 2.6 acres at the 3250 block of Robert Trent Jones Trail from I-1 to PUD
• Preliminary plat for Shaw Estates SD (31 lots) on Oak Bowery Road
• Preliminary plat for Fox Path SD (28 lots) on Hwy 29 N
• Conditional use request for a vehicle accessory business at 2417 Frederick Road

General

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review requests for property alterations in the Northside and Downtown Historic Districts. The body will consider changes to windows, tree removal, and signage.

• 314 N. 9th St: Request to replace window glass, replace rear door with window, and enclose side porch
• 104 N. 9th St: Request to remove multiple trees
• 127 S. 8th St: Request for a sign

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review a proposed redistricting of council districts presented by the NAACP. The meeting also includes general updates and a review of the current council meeting agenda.

• Proposed redistricting of Council Districts by NAACP

City Council

The City Council will review several equipment purchases and infrastructure projects. The body is also considering an electronic meeting policy and participation in opioid settlements.

• Authorization to join State of Alabama and other local governments in opioid settlements
• Bids for South Long Street Sidewalk and Drainage Upgrades
• Bids for Opelika North Park Industrial Access Road Project
• 2nd reading of an Electronic Meeting Policy for City Council Meetings
• Purchase of Holmatro Extrication Tools and Rescue Equipment for the FD

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to approve previous minutes and review a variance request. The board will determine if a sign height exception should be granted for a specific business location.

• RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. (1107 Columbus Parkway) request for a 40-foot height variance for a freestanding sign (maximum requirement is 20 feet)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review a feasibility study for aquatic center capital improvements. The body is also considering requests to advertise public hearings for two rezoning requests on Society Hill Road.

• Feasibility Study on Aquatic Center Capital Improvements
• Rezoning request for 3373 Society Hill Road (3.1 acres) from R-1 to C-2, GC-P
• Rezoning request for 2900 block Society Hill Road (40 acres) from R-1 to C-2

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding weed abatement assessments on Avenue C. The body is deciding on zoning ordinance amendments and a new electronic meeting policy. Other business includes awarding bids for infrastructure and custodial services.

• Public hearings for weed abatement assessments at 100 Avenue C, Avenue C, and 200 Avenue C
• Zoning ordinance amendments to Section 7.3A, Section 7.7 Downtown Residential Living, and Section 7.3C
• Proposed Electronic Meeting Policy for City Council Meetings
• Bids for sewer line extension to Andrews Road and Floral Park drainage and turf fields
• Purchase of two 2023 Ford Vans via Sourcewell Contract #091521-NAF

General

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several preliminary and final plats, rezoning requests, and conditional use permits. Discussions include new housing subdivisions, commercial warehouse and retail sites, and master plan revisions for existing developments.

• Foxrun SD Phase 2: Preliminary approval for 123 lots accessed from Village Drive
• Ballfields PUD: Minor amendment to remove 168 apartment units and add 32 townhome units
• 3373 Society Hill Road: Rezoning request for 3.14 acres from R-1 to C-2, GC-P
• 2900 block of Society Hill Road: Rezoning request for 40 acres from C-2, R-1 to C-2
• 1500 Pinehurst Drive: Conditional use request to add 36 apartment units to Pinehurst Apartments

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review a presentation on the proposed use of ARPA money. The meeting also includes a review and discussion of the current council meeting agenda.

• Presentation by Mayor Fuller on proposed use of ARPA money

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a project development agreement with VAH Investments, LLC and the demolition of 1204 Spring Drive. The body will also consider tax abatements for Golden State Foods Corp and updates to the city's zoning ordinance.

• Project Development Agreement with VAH Investments, LLC
• Tax abatements and exemptions for Golden State Foods Corp
• Demolition of 1204 Spring Drive
• Weed abatement assessments for 414 Avenue A, 206 Byrd Ave, and 1109 Magnolia Street
• Zoning ordinance amendments regarding duplexes and downtown residential living

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to review two variance requests. The board will determine if specific property requirements can be waived for a sign and a front yard setback.

• Sign variance request for 127 South 8th Street to allow a 35 square foot projecting sign
• Front yard setback variance request for 807 Torbert Blvd to reduce requirement from 25 feet to 15 feet

General

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review requests for exterior modifications to properties in the Downtown and Geneva Historic Districts. The body will decide on changes including window replacements, balcony installations, and masonry work.

• 116 S. 8th St: Replace windows, add trim, install Juliet balcony and new doors, and remove wood
• 404 S. 8th St: Replace front steps with brick
• 107 N. 9th St: Install brick front columns

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning ordinance text amendments and weed abatement assessments. The body is also reviewing alcohol license requests and several equipment purchases and service contracts.

• Rezonings for 2500 Block Frederick Road (7 acres) and Old Opelika Road & Frederick Road (6 acres) to C-2, GC-P
• Alcohol license requests for Copper Bear Associates LLC (The Ozone Lounge) and Quiktrip Corporation # 7172
• Weed abatement assessments for 1733 1st Avenue and 403 Raintree Street
• Purchase of four 2022 Ford F150 pickup trucks for PW and PW-CEM
• Special appropriations for GEMS Empowered (Juneteenth) and Sound Wall Music Initiative (Songwriters Festival)