Sandy Springs public meetings in 2022
97 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Sandy Springs Planning Commission will consider two proposed ordinances to amend the city's Development Code. These include a policy for Complete Streets and updates to sections regarding districts and blocks.
- Ordinance for a Complete Street Policy (PC22-0006 TA22-0007)
- Ordinance amending Development Code sections on districts and blocks (PC22-0007 TA22-0009)
- Approval of November 16, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session on December 20, 2022. The agenda includes a staff discussion regarding bow hunting in Sandy Springs.
- Staff discussion on 2022-353 Bow Hunting in Sandy Springs
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing for the adoption of the City Springs Master Plan Update. The agenda includes several contract awards for sidewalk, paving, and bridge maintenance projects. The council will also consider budget amendments for capital programs.
- Public hearing for the City Springs Master Plan Update
- Contract award to Reeves Young for Veterans Park construction
- Design service contracts for various sidewalk projects
- Budget amendments for paving and bridge maintenance programs
- Settlement of a lawsuit against A-1 Construction Co. and Granite Surety Company
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for September and October 2022. The meeting also includes reports regarding marketing, Smith Travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.
- Review of September and October 2022 financials
- Hospitality and Tourism reports covering marketing, Smith Travel, meetings, sales missions, and events
- Approval of the September 22, 2022, meeting minutes
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request regarding the State Waters Buffer and impervious surface setback at 2480 Spalding Drive. The agenda also includes approving November 2, 2022, meeting minutes and an Alvin Johnson proclamation.
- Variance request for 2480 Spalding Drive regarding State Waters Buffer and setbacks
- Approval of November 2, 2022, Board of Appeals meeting minutes
- Alvin Johnson Proclamation
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a work session to discuss several staff-presented items. These discussions include the Old Riverside Park Master Plan, gun violence prevention, and the 2023-2027 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan.
- 2022-331 Community Development Block Grant 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan
- 2022-332 Old Riverside Park Master Plan
- 2022-333 Gun Violence Prevention discussion
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several infrastructure projects involving land easements for road and trail improvements. The council will also review contract awards for city maintenance services, including mowing and street sweeping. A public hearing is scheduled regarding updates to the city's landscape and tree planting standards.
- Public hearing on amendments to landscape, tree, and buffer planting standards
- Contract awards for lawnscaping, mowing, and street sweeping services
- Agreement to purchase right-of-way at 1245 Spalding Drive
- Extension of animal control services agreement with Fulton County
- Acceptance of a purchase and sale agreement for property at 142 Hilderbrand Drive
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will open a public comment period regarding the City Springs Master Plan Update. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 17, 2022, meeting.
- Public comment period for City Springs Master Plan Update
- Approval of August 17, 2022, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff items. This includes a proposed text amendment to the Stormwater Management Ordinance for the Nancy Creek Sensitive Area.
- Proposed text amendment to the Stormwater Management Ordinance for the Nancy Creek Sensitive Area
City Council
The City Council will consider requests to purchase easements for road projects at 1280 Spalding Drive and 6400 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. The agenda also includes a request to use eminent domain at 0 Holcomb Bridge Road and several budget amendments.
- Purchase of right-of-way and easements at 1280 Spalding Drive for the TS-111 Pitts Road project
- Purchase of right-of-way and easement at 6400 Peachtree Dunwoody Road for the TS-192 Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvements Project
- Use of eminent domain for property located at 0 Holcomb Bridge Road
- Contract award with Rhodeside Harwell for the Roswell Road Crossroads Small Area Plan Update
- Budget amendment for the Peachtree Dunwoody at Telford Place Roadway Safety Project
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority is considering a request to revoke a previously awarded contract. The proposal includes awarding a new contract to Reeves Young for construction services at New Fire Station No. 5, located at 7800 Mount Vernon Road.
- Revocation of a previously awarded contract
- New contract award to Reeves Young for construction services at 7800 Mount Vernon Road
- Approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council is considering the adoption of allowed percentages for Local Option Sales Tax collection within Fulton County. The request includes authorizing a settlement among the City, other cities, and Fulton County.
- Adoption of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) percentages in Fulton County
- Authorization of a settlement among the City, other cities, and Fulton County
- Authorization for the Mayor to execute a Certificate of Distribution
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request for 0 Maryeanna Drive regarding State Waters Buffer and impervious surface setbacks. The meeting also includes the approval of the agenda and minutes from the September 7, 2022 meeting.
- Variance request for 0 Maryeanna Drive to encroach into the 25’ impervious surface setback
- Approval of September 7, 2022 Board of Appeals Meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review staff updates. Discussions include the Transform 285 project and recommendations from the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force.
- Transform 285 Update (2022-296)
- Staff Updates on Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Recommendations (2022-297)
City Council
The City Council will consider several requests including real estate acquisitions for road and trail projects. The agenda also includes the appointment of two municipal court judges and amendments to city fire and landscape codes.
- Real estate purchase at 7780 Spalding Drive for Holcomb Bridge improvements
- Appointment of Dawn Davis and David Will as Municipal Court Judges
- Contract award to Zaveri Enterprises, Inc. for Northside Drive drainage project
- Amendment to landscape and tree planting standards in the Technical Manual
- Real estate purchase for the PATH 400 Trail Extension Project
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review the North End Roadway Safety Study. This presentation is led by the Traffic / Transportation Unit Manager. No other specific discussion items are listed for this session.
- Presentation of North End Roadway Safety Study
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Sandy Springs Next Ten Comprehensive Plan 5-year Update. The agenda also includes several real estate acquisitions and easements for local road improvement projects. Additionally, the council will review alcoholic beverage license applications and a budget amendment for fire department radios.
- Adoption of the Sandy Springs Next Ten Comprehensive Plan 5-year Update
- Budget amendment for the purchase of radios for the Fire Department
- Eminent domain requests for properties including Autumn Chace Homeowners Association
- Alcoholic beverage license applications for businesses such as Aloft Hotel and El Azteca
- Real estate agreements for the Johnson Ferry Road/Mt. Vernon Highway project
Board of Ethics
The Sandy Springs Board of Ethics will hold a regular meeting on October 12, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific new or old business.
- Approval of July 13, 2022, Board of Ethics meeting minutes
General
The meeting agenda consists of a single item for Local Option Sales Tax mediation. No other business or items are listed.
- Local Option Sales Tax mediation
General
The agenda consists of a single item for mediation concerning the Local Option Sales Tax. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.
- Local Option Sales Tax mediation
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for July and August 2022. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.
- July and August 2022 financials
- Marketing, Smith Travel, and event reports
- Approval of August 11, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
General
The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) as part of the North Fulton Cities Town Hall. No other items or decisions are listed in the provided text.
- Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) discussion
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a work session to discuss staff items. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the city's 2022 solid waste providers.
- Discussion of 2022-250 City of Sandy Springs 2022 Solid Waste Providers
City Council
The City Council will consider a zoning amendment to increase maximum building height at 5810 Roswell Road and 0 Allen Road. The agenda also includes contract awards for the Sandy Springs Trail 2A Project and Fire Station No. 5 construction. Additionally, officials will review a new SWAT team agreement with Chamblee and sales tax negotiations with Fulton County.
- Rezoning of 5810 Roswell Road and 0 Allen Road from CS-3 to CS-6
- Contract award to JHC Corporation for the Sandy Springs Trail 2A Project
- Construction contract with Cooper Company for Fire Station No. 5
- SWAT Team assistance agreement adding Chamblee as a participating agency
- Lease of ten new cardiac defibrillators/monitors for the Fire Department
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will review two variance requests regarding property setbacks. One request involves a pool and retaining wall at 1450 Northwold Dr, while the other concerns accessory structures at 6421 Wright Road.
- Variance for a pool and retaining wall at 1450 Northwold Dr
- Variance for residential accessory structures at 6421 Wright Road
- Approval of August 3, 2022, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff items. Discussions include applying for a grant with the Environmental Protection Division to establish a composting program and reviewing water fountain concepts for Veterans Memorial Park.
- Grant application with the Environmental Protection Division to establish a composting program
- Veterans Memorial Park overview and water fountain concepts
City Council
The City Council will consider several agreements to purchase right of way and easements for the Johnson Ferry Road and Mt. Vernon Highway improvements project. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license and requests for fire department equipment.
- Agreements to purchase right of way and easements for road improvements
- Public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license at 5700 Roswell Road
- Resolution authorizing equipment purchases for the Fire Department
- Roadway lighting agreement with Georgia DOT for State Route 9/Roswell Road
- Contract award to Signarama Roswell for wayfinding project signs
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority will consider a resolution to authorize a contract with Houser Walker Architecture. This contract covers architectural and engineering design services for the Georgia Holocaust Memorial, Anne Frank Exhibit, Visit Sandy Springs, and Police Precinct Project. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the August 16, 2022, special meeting.
- Contract with Houser Walker Architecture for project design services
- Approval of August 16, 2022, meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request to change the zoning at 5810 Roswell Road from CS-3 to CS-6. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 20, 2022, meeting.
- Zoning Map Amendment for 5810 Roswell Road (CS-3 to CS-6)
- Approval of July 20, 2022, Planning Commission meeting minutes
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting. The agenda includes a second public hearing regarding the 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate and millage rate.
- Public Hearing for 2022-206 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff items. Topics include an update on the 2021 TSPLOST, the Code Enforcement Property Maintenance Program, and measures for the Atlanta Regional Commission Green Communities Program.
- 2022-207 TSPLOST 2021 Update
- 2022-208 Code Enforcement Property Maintenance Program
- 2022-209 Atlanta Regional Commission Green Communities Program discussion
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 millage rate. The agenda also includes requests for eminent domain use for the Mount Vernon Corridor Improvements Project and several amendments to city development codes.
- Public hearing for the 2022 ad valorem tax rate
- Rezoning request from RD-18 to RT-3 residential townhouse
- Contract award to Art Sandy Springs for Abernathy Arts Center programming
- Eminent domain requests for properties on Mount Vernon Highway
- Amendments to city codes regarding short-term rentals and fences
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority will consider lease terms with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust for an exhibit and office space. The meeting also includes a request to amend the construction contract for Fire Station No. 2.
- Lease terms for Anne Frank in the World Exhibit and Georgia Holocaust Memorial
- Change Order #6 for Fire Station No. 2 construction with Reeves Young
- Approval of August 2, 2022 meeting minutes
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for May and June 2022. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.
- Approval of July 28, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda
- Approval of May 26, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
- Review of May and June 2022 Financials
- Hospitality & Tourism reports on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate and millage rate. The item will be presented by Chief Financial Officer Toni Carlisle.
- Public hearing for 2022-204 Ad Valorem Tax Rate and millage rate
City Council
The City Council will discuss an update regarding the site for the Anne Frank in the World Exhibit and the Georgia Holocaust Memorial. This includes associated programming and office space in partnership with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust.
- Update on the site of the Anne Frank in the World Exhibit, the Georgia Holocaust Memorial, and associated office space
City Council
The City Council will hold a townhall meeting to receive public comments regarding the Anne Frank in the World Exhibit and the Georgia Holocaust Memorial. The discussion includes associated programming and office space in partnership with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust.
- Public comment on Anne Frank in the World Exhibit
- Discussion of Georgia Holocaust Memorial
- Associated programming and office space in partnership with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust
Board of Appeals
The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals is reviewing several requests for property variances. These include requests regarding pool installations, deck encroachments, and buffer removals. One case was deferred from the agenda.
- Variance request for a pool and retaining wall at 1450 Northwold Drive
- Request to encroach into State Waters setbacks at 10 Glenlake Parkway
- Request for an enclosed deck encroachment at 55 Wembley Lane
- Deferred variance regarding buffer requirements at 6575 Roswell Road
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to receive an update on the 2022-187 Roswell Road Transit Access Project. The presentation will be led by Public Works Director William H. Martin, Jr. No other specific discussion items are listed in this agenda.
- 2022-187 Roswell Road Transit Access Project Update
City Council
The City Council will consider amending the FY 2023 budget to fund capital projects and improvement plans. The agenda also includes public hearings for river protection certificates and several property acquisitions for infrastructure projects.
- Amendment of FY 2023 Budget for Capital Projects and Improvement Plans funds
- Public hearings for Metropolitan River Protection Certificates at 100 Morgan Falls Road and 8070 Jett Ferry Road
- Property easements for the Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvements Project
- Real estate purchase at 5100 Northland Drive for the PATH 400 Trail Extension Project
- Contract award to The Dickerson Group for the 155 Stewart Drive drainage project
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority is considering schematic design pricing for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse Project at 620 Morgan Falls Road. The meeting also includes a request to authorize a change order for design services with Jericho Design Group.
- Approval of schematic design pricing for the 620 Morgan Falls Road project
- Authorization to continue design to obtain guaranteed maximum pricing
- Change order to amend the existing design services contract with Jericho Design Group
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone land from RD-18 to RT-3 for residential townhouses. The meeting also includes proposed amendments to the development code regarding short-term rentals, fences, and stormwater management.
- Rezoning request from RD-18 to RT-3 (Residential Townhouse)
- Ordinance amendment for Short-Term Rental and Fences and Walls
- Ordinance amendment for Stormwater Management (Nancy Creek)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review city planning and transportation items. Staff will present an update on the City Springs Master Plan. The council will also discuss the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program.
- City Springs Master Plan Update (2022-165)
- Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program (2022-166)
City Council
The City Council will consider a rezoning request for 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road and several river corridor reviews. The agenda also includes approval of transit connectivity projects involving MARTA and the Fulton Perimeter Community Improvement District. Additionally, the council will review contract awards for the Dalrymple Road Sidewalk Project.
- Rezoning 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road from RE-1 to RT-3
- MARTA subgrant agreement for Medical Center to Dunwoody connectivity project
- Contract award to Construction 57 Incorporated for Dalrymple Road Sidewalk Project
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Sunnyside Pizzeria LLC
- River Corridor Reviews for 675 River Chase Point, 380 Crosstree Lane, and 300 Skyridge Drive
Board of Ethics
The Sandy Springs Board of Ethics scheduled a meeting for July 13, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific new or old business.
- Approval of April 13, 2022, meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone property from residential estate to townhouse. The commission will also consider ordinance amendments to several development code divisions and view a draft presentation for the Next Ten 5-year update.
- Rezoning from RE-1 to RT-3
- Ordinance to amend development code divisions 1.2, 4.1, and 4.4
- Next Ten 5-year Update draft presentation
- Approval of May 18, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a second public hearing regarding the FY 2023 budget. The agenda also includes requests for city pay plan approval, wayfinding signage updates, and various infrastructure contracts.
- Second public hearing on the FY 2023 budget and adoption
- Approval of the City Pay Plan and Job Classification Schedule
- Conditional Use Permit for a private school in an existing building
- Contract award to Blount Construction Company, Inc. for roadway and sidewalk maintenance
- Easement acquisition for the T-0060/PATH 400 Trail Extension Project
Diversity and Inclusion Task Force
The task force will review the March 8, 2022 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a recreation subcommittee report and a report from the task force chair.
- Approval of March 8, 2022 meeting minutes
- Recreation Subcommittee Report by Clarissa Sparks
- Task Force Chair Report by James E. Bostic, Jr.
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will meet to consider several property cases and approve minutes from the May 4, 2022 meeting. These items were presented by the Zoning Administrator.
- Case BOA 2022-0009 at 80 Idlewood Court
- Case BOA 2022-0013 at 6575 Roswell Road
- Case BOA 2022-0014 at 6825 Heathfield Drive
- Case BOA 2022-0012 at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review several staff presentations and discussions. Topics include updates to 'The Next Ten' 5-year plan and Abernathy Arts Center site preparation. The council will also discuss text amendments regarding short term rentals and impervious coverage thresholds.
- 2022-133 The Next Ten 5-year Update
- 2022-134 Abernathy Arts Center architectural programming and site preparation
- 2022-135 Short Term Rental text amendment discussion
- 2022-136 Impervious Coverage Thresholds and Nancy Creek sensitive area discussion
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold its first public hearing regarding the FY 2023 budget. The agenda also includes discussions on police department grants, liquor license applications, and local infrastructure projects.
- First public hearing for the FY 2023 budget
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Farsikitchen LLC at 8540 Roswell Rd
- Contract award to Rubio and Son Interiors, Inc. for City Green stage improvements
- Temporary driveway easement at 755 Mt. Vernon Highway
- Police department grant applications for hiring and bulletproof vests
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Board will review March and April 2022 financials and consider approval of the FY 2023 Hospitality Budget. Reports on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events will also be presented.
- Approval of the FY 2023 Hospitality Budget
- Review of March and April 2022 financials
- Reports on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events
City Council
The City Council will hold a special called meeting to hear a presentation on the proposed FY2023 budget. The presentation will be delivered by City Manager Eden Freeman.
- FY2023 Proposed Budget Presentation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request for a conditional use permit to allow an existing religious private school to continue operating in its current building. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 19, 2022, meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit PC2022-003 U21-0005 for a religious private school
- Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from January 19, 2022
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council is conducting a special called meeting for the second FY2023 budget workshop. City Manager Eden Freeman will lead the discussion.
- FY2023 Budget Workshop 2
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review staff discussion items. These include a quarterly update on the PCID and an update regarding the Next Ten 5-year plan.
- 2022-123 PCID Quarterly Update
- 2022-124 Update on the Next Ten 5-year Update
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and an amendment to the 2021 plan. The agenda also includes a Georgia Power relocation agreement for the Roswell Road Sidewalk project and a contract amendment for the Hammond Drive Corridor Project. Staff will present March 2022 unaudited financials.
- Adoption of 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
- Adoption of 2021 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan Amendment
- Georgia Power relocation agreement for Roswell Road Sidewalk (Phase 2) Project
- Fourth Amendment to Gresham Smith contract for Hammond Drive Corridor Project
- March 2022 Unaudited Financials
Next Ten Comprehensive Plan Five-year Update Advisory Committee
The Next Ten Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the five-year update of the Next Ten Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes a recap, a report of accomplishments, and a discussion regarding the Community Work Program.
- Discussion of the Community Work Program
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider several property variance requests in Sandy Springs. These cases involve residential construction and modifications related to street setbacks, curb cuts, and retaining walls.
- Variance for 80 Idlewood Court regarding primary street setback encroachment
- Curb cut and retaining wall variances for 5058 Carol Lane
- Variance for 1188 Hope Road regarding state waters impervious surface setbacks
City Council
The City Council is conducting a special called meeting for the first FY2023 budget workshop. The session is led by City Manager Eden Freeman.
- FY2023 Budget Workshop 1
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will consider a contract award for a drainage improvement project at 980 Crest Valley Drive. The meeting includes public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses and river protection certificates. The council will also review Community Development Block Grant action plan drafts.
- Contract award to Tople Construction & Engineering, Inc. for 980 Crest Valley Drive drainage improvements
- Alcoholic beverage license applications for Nori Fish Restaurant and Food Terminal
- Agreement to purchase right of way at 1329 Spalding Drive for the Pitts Road intersection project
- Review of Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan drafts
- River Protection Act certificates for properties on Roberts Drive and River Overlook Drive NW
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Veterans Memorial Park overview and pedestrian bridge concepts. This item is presented by Deputy City Manager Dave Wells.
- 2022-94 Veterans Memorial Park Overview and Pedestrian Bridge Concepts
City Council
The City Council will consider several land and easement agreements, including a real estate purchase along GA 400 for the PATH 400 Trail Extension Project. The agenda also includes a multi-city SWAT team assistance agreement and various infrastructure contract awards.
- Real estate purchase along GA 400 for PATH 400 Trail Extension Project
- SWAT Team assistance agreement with Dunwoody, Johns Creek, and Brookhaven
- Contract award to Blount Construction, Inc. for 6850 Castleton Drive Drainage Improvement Project
- Contract award to Gracie Gray Contractors, Inc. for guardrail replacement and maintenance
- Contract award to Garrett Consulting, Inc. for Phase II of the Veteran’s Park Project
Next Ten Comprehensive Plan Five-year Update Advisory Committee
The Next Ten Advisory Committee is meeting to review the five-year update for the city's comprehensive plan. The agenda focuses on discussing overviews, critical issues, and priorities for greenspace, sustainability, and housing.
- Greenspace, Natural Systems, and Sustainability overview
- Review of critical issues in greenspace, natural systems, and sustainability
- Development of vision and priorities for greenspace and sustainability
- Housing overview
- Review of critical issues and priorities for housing
Board of Ethics
The Sandy Springs Board of Ethics is holding its regular meeting on April 13, 2022. The agenda includes approving minutes from the February 9, 2022, meeting and administering an oath of office.
- Approval of February 9, 2022, meeting minutes
- Administration of the Oath of Office for Heather Craytor, First Alternate
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss easements and right of way requirements. This discussion concerns the construction of a tunnel under New Northside Drive.
- Discussion of easements and right of way for a tunnel under New Northside Drive
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several alcoholic beverage license applications and various infrastructure agreements. The agenda includes river corridor reviews, street lighting contracts, and an engineering contract for water quality improvements.
- Alcoholic Beverage License application for Homewood Suites Sandy Springs at 915 Crestline Parkway
- Alcoholic Beverage License application for Pisco Latin Kitchen at 5975 Roswell RD Ste E353
- Agreement to purchase right of way and easement at 6276 Mt. Vernon Oaks Drive
- Lighting Services Agreement with Georgia Power Company for Roswell Road Sidewalk Project
- Contract with Wildlands Engineering for Nancy Creek at Windsor Meadows project
Hospitality Board Meeting
The board will review financial reports for January and February 2022. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.
- FY 2022 Budget Amendment
- January and February 2022 financials
- Marketing, travel, and event reports
Next Ten Comprehensive Plan Five-year Update Advisory Committee
The Next Ten Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the five-year update to the city's comprehensive plan. The agenda focuses on economic development overviews, critical issues, and future visions and priorities.
- Economic Development Overview
- Critical Issues in Economic Development
- Economic Development Vision and Priorities
Next Ten Comprehensive Plan Five-year Update Advisory Committee
The committee will review the Land Use and Character Area overview. Discussions include critical issues and vision priorities for both land use and broadband services.
- Land Use and Character Area Overview
- Critical Issues in Land Use and Character Area for the Next Five
- Land Use Vision and Priorities
- Critical Issues in Broadband for the Next Five
- Broadband Vision and Priorities
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff and public works items. Topics include improvements to the Morgan Falls Athletic Complex and an update on the Capital Sidewalk Program.
- Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Improvements
- Announcement of Public Comment Period for the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
- Roswell Road Access Management Plan Status
- Update on the Capital Sidewalk Program
City Council
The City Council will consider alcoholic beverage license applications for businesses at Cox Central Park Dining Center and 6090 Roswell Road. The agenda also includes decisions on drainage easements and road improvement projects. Additionally, the council will review January 2022 unaudited financials.
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Sodexo Operations, LLC at Cox Central Park Dining Center
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Kid Cashew at 6090 Roswell Road
- Drainage easement acceptance for the Drummen Court Stormwater Project at 325 Drummen Court
- Map amendment for 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road from Protected to Urban Neighborhood
- Right of way purchase for Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvements Project at 6300 Mt. Vernon Oaks Drive
Board of Appeals
This special called meeting is a retreat for the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission. City department managers will provide updates on topics including 2021 reviews, economic development, and transportation plans.
- 2021 Year in Review
- 2022 Mayor and City Council Priorities
- Planning and Zoning updates including NEX (North End Mixed Use)
- TSPLOST and Transportation Master Plan updates
- Updates on Economic Development, Code Enforcement, and Sustainability
Diversity and Inclusion Task Force
The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will review reports from the Chair and the Recreation Subcommittee. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 8, 2022, meeting.
- Approval of February 8, 2022, meeting minutes
- Task Force Chair Report
- Recreation Subcommittee Report
Next Ten Comprehensive Plan Five-year Update Advisory Committee
The Next Ten Advisory Committee will review a comprehensive planning overview and identify critical issues for the next five years. The meeting also includes discussions regarding community goals and a public involvement plan.
- Comprehensive planning overview
- Identification of critical issues for the next five years
- Discussion of community goals
- Public involvement plan
Board of Appeals
The Sandy Springs Board of Appeals will review four cases regarding zoning variances. These requests involve setbacks for structures including a sport court, a detached residence, a retaining wall, and a garage.
- Variance for a sport court at 800 N Island Drive
- Variance for a detached residence at 1175 Windsor Parkway involving a 25 foot encroachment
- Variance for house and retaining wall setbacks at 4805 Merlendale Court
- Variance for a two-car garage at 6434 Cherry Tree Lane
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff and council items. Discussions include sustainability recertification, a wildlife pledge, and art concepts for Veterans Park.
- Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) Crossing at Roswell Rd/SR 9
- Green Communities Recertification discussion
- National Wildlife Fund's Mayors' Monarch Pledge discussion
- Art concepts for Veterans Park
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several infrastructure agreements involving drainage easements and utility relocations. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license and updates on the Community Development Block Grant Program.
- Purchase and sale agreement for North River Parkway Stormwater Project at 8845 North River Parkway
- Drainage easement agreement for the TS-111 Pitts Road and Spalding Drive intersection project
- Public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license for La Dona Lounge at 215 North Wood Drive
- Utility relocation agreements with Georgia Power for Johnson Ferry Road and Mt. Vernon Highway
- Roadway lighting agreement with GDOT for State Route 9/Roswell Road
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff items. Topics include an update on the tree canopy and potential new uses for the Tree Fund. The council will also discuss the reconstruction of Abernathy Road at GA 400.
- 2022-34 Tree Canopy Update
- Discussion of potential new uses for the Tree Fund
- 2022-36 Abernathy Road at GA 400 Reconstruction
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution opposing HB 1093 and SB 494 regarding municipal authority over land use and zoning. The agenda also includes discussions on traffic signal coordination with GDOT and fire department automatic aid between North Fulton County cities.
- Public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license at Yuka Sushi Bar (6125 Roswell Rd.)
- Resolution opposing HB 1093 and SB 494 regarding local zoning authority
- Intergovernmental Agreement with GDOT for traffic signal operations coordination
- Automatic Aid agreement between Sandy Springs and North Fulton County cities
- Amendments to agreements with Trees Atlanta, Inc. for NeighborWoods trees
Public Facilities Authority
The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority is holding a special called meeting to consider personnel appointments. The agenda includes the appointment of officers and designating the City Manager as General Manager of the Authority.
- Appointment of Officers of the Public Facilities Authority
- Appointment of the City Manager as General Manager of the Authority
Development Authority
The Sandy Springs Development Authority will meet to approve minutes from the January 13, 2022, meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding development authority priorities.
- Approval of January 13, 2022, meeting minutes
- Discussion on Development Authority priorities
Board of Ethics
The Board of Ethics will administer oaths of office to Evan Barron and Bethany Diamond. The board will also approve the 2022 meeting schedule and review minutes from April and October 2021.
- Oath of office for Evan Barron (Member) and Bethany Diamond (Alternate)
- Approval of April 14, 2021 and October 13, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approval of 2022 meeting dates
Diversity and Inclusion Task Force
The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will meet to review communications recommendations and hear updates from the chair and recreation subcommittee. The agenda also includes approval of the January 11, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Communications Recommendations Review
- Recreation Subcommittee Report
- Task Force Chair Report
- Approval of January 11, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council is holding a retreat to review 2021 highlights and 2022 city priorities. Presentations will cover the Trail Master Plan, GDOT major projects, and permitting process updates. The agenda also includes discussions on TSPLOST and the Capital Improvement Program.
- Trail Master Plan Implementation update
- Permitting Process Updates
- GDOT Transform I-285/SR 400 project presentation
- GDOT Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) presentation
- TSPLOST and Capital Improvement Program review
City Council
The City Council work session includes a staff discussion regarding the sculpture process for the 2022-24 Art Sandy Springs Veterans Memorial. No specific items were listed under the City Council Discussion Items section.
- 2022-24 Art Sandy Springs Veterans Memorial Sculpture Process
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will consider requests to purchase easements at 1309 and 1240 Spalding Drive for an intersection project. The agenda also includes fund awards for nonprofit recreation grants and appointments to city committees.
- Purchase of right-of-way and construction easement at 1309 Spalding Drive
- Purchase of permanent drainage easement at 1240 Spalding Drive
- Award of funds from the Nonprofit Recreation Grant Program
- Task order award for Call Center Services
- Appointments to the Public Facilities Authority
Hospitality Board Meeting
The board will review financial reports for November and December 2021. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, Smith Travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.
- Review of November and December 2021 financials
- Reports on marketing, Smith Travel, meetings, sales missions, and events
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Character Area Map for 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. The proposal seeks to change the designation from Protected Neighborhood to Urban Neighborhood.
- Map amendment for 6669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road from Protected Neighborhood to Urban Neighborhood
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a work session. The agenda includes a staff presentation regarding The Next Ten Five-Year Update by the Planning & Zoning Manager.
- Presentation of The Next Ten Five-Year Update
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a budget amendment for the Fiscal Year 2022 fund balance utilization. The agenda also includes easement agreements for Mt. Vernon Highway and Castleton Drive projects. Additionally, the council will consider probation service contracts and various board appointments.
- Public hearing for FY 2022 budget amendment regarding fund balance utilization
- Easement agreements for the Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Improvements Project
- Contract award for probation services to Professional Probation Services, Inc.
- Change order for engineering design services with Michael Baker International, Inc.
- Acceptance of a criminal justice sub-grant for substance abuse programs
Development Authority
The meeting includes a presentation on workforce housing and an economic development update. Members will also elect officers and approve the 2022 meeting calendar.
- Workforce Housing in Sandy Springs presentation
- Election of Officers
- Approval of the 2022 Meeting Calendar
- Economic Development Update & Development Authority Overview
- Discussion on Development Authority Priorities
Diversity and Inclusion Task Force
The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will review communications recommendations and receive updates from the Chair and Recreation Subcommittee. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 14, 2021, meeting.
- Approval of December 14, 2021, meeting minutes
- Task Force Chair Report by James E. Bostic, Jr.
- Recreation Subcommittee Report by Clarissa Sparks
- Communications Recommendations Review by Rabbi Joshua Heller
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider several cases involving land use and zoning variances. These include a challenge to stormwater requirements at 102 Belle Isles Road and requests for massing and buffer changes. The board will also conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair.
- Stormwater requirement challenge at 102 Belle Isles Road
- Massing variance request at 318 Sandy Springs Circle
- Buffer encroachment request at 1175 Windsor Parkway
- Elections for Board of Appeals Chair and Vice Chair
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session following a swearing-in ceremony. Finance Director Toni Jo Howard will present a staff discussion regarding the use of the Fiscal Year 2022 fund balance.
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022 Fund Balance Utilization
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will review the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The council will also consider a contract amendment for gymnastics center services and elect a Mayor Pro Tempore.
- Presentation of the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
- Second Amendment to Agreement for Hammond Gymnastics Center Operation Services
- Election of the Sandy Springs City Council Mayor Pro Tempore
- Appointment to the Fulton County Citizen Oversight Council for TSPLOST 2022–2027
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for its elected officials. Justice Shawn Ellen LaGrua of the Georgia Supreme Court will administer the oath of office.
- Swearing-in of Mayor Rusty Paul
- Swearing-in of City Council members for Districts 1 through 6