Sandy Springs public meetings in 2023
80 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request for a conditional use permit to allow site improvements at an existing church campus located at 590 Mount Vernon Hwy. The meeting also includes the approval of the current agenda and minutes from the November 13, 2023, special called meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit for site improvements at 590 Mount Vernon Hwy
- Approval of December 20, 2023, meeting agenda
- Approval of November 13, 2023, special called meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. This includes paving, drainage projects, and an increase in funding for animal control services. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a drive-through facility at 6420 Roswell Road.
- Public hearing for a conditional use permit at 6420 Roswell Road
- Contract award to Blount Construction Company, Inc. for paving
- Budget increase for Fulton County Animal Control Services
- Agreement with Fulton County for Trail Segment 2E construction
- Settlement of 'The Lamar Company, LLC vs. City of Sandy Springs'
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The Sandy Springs City Council will meet for a special called meeting on December 7, 2023. The agenda lists only procedural steps and an executive session to discuss real estate and litigation matters. No specific projects, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for this closed session.
- Executive session on real estate and litigation
- Approval of the December 7 meeting agenda
- Roll call and general announcements
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Sandy Springs Hospitality Board will meet to elect a new Secretary/Treasurer and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will also review July and August 2023 financial reports and receive updates on marketing, travel, and events.
- Election of Hospitality Board Secretary/Treasurer
- Review of July and August 2023 financials
- Reports on marketing, Smith Travel, and events
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will review several variance requests and a tree canopy appeal. Items include building placement at 0 Zeblin Road and curb cuts at 7165 Brandon Mill.
- Variance for building placement and state waters encroachment at 0 Zeblin Road
- Variance for existing curb cuts at 7165 Brandon Mill
- Appeal regarding tree canopy and tree fund calculations at 8308 Hewlett Road
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss public works items. The meeting includes a presentation regarding a proposed update to the Sidewalk Network Master Plan.
- Proposed Update to the Sidewalk Network Master Plan (2023-318)
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances to amend the Development Code and a resolution for the Crossroads Small Area Plan update. Additionally, the body will review various contract awards for intersection improvements, fiber connections, and arts center renovations.
- Development Code amendments across multiple articles
- Crossroads Small Area Plan 2023 Update
- Alcoholic beverage license applications for Act 3 Productions/The Act 3 Playhouse and Concourse Athletic Club
- Abernathy Arts Center Improvements Project contracts
- Peachtree Dunwoody Road – Windsor Parkway Fiber Connection Project contract
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing several proposed updates to the city's Development Code. These revisions cover various sections including neighborhood protections, use provisions, and site development rules. The commission will also discuss the Crossroads Small Area Plan 2023.
- Development Code updates for Articles 1, 11, and 12
- Development Code updates for Articles 2 through 5
- Development Code updates for Article 6
- Development Code updates for Articles 7 through 10
- Crossroads Small Area Plan 2023
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider four cases regarding zoning relief and building setbacks. These include requests for retaining wall adjustments and building placement at several properties.
- Retaining wall spacing request at 220 Zeblin Road
- Retaining wall setback relief at 470 Cambridge Way
- Building placement and state waters encroachment variance at 0 Zeblin Road
- Retaining wall setback variance at 95 Forrest Lake Drive
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss two staff items. These include an update on the Colonial Pipeline Company Chattahoochee River Dig Maintenance Project and the Crossroads Small Area Plan Update.
- 2023-302 Colonial Pipeline Company Chattahoochee River Dig Maintenance Project Update
- 2023-303 Crossroads Small Area Plan Update
City Council
The City Council will consider several new business items including contract awards for road improvements and drainage projects. The agenda also includes public hearings for alcoholic beverage license applications and a budget amendment for public safety.
- Alcoholic beverage license for The Original Hot Chicken / Inked Tacos at 6650 Roswell Rd Suite 40
- Alcoholic beverage license for Righteous Bar and Grill at 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy NE Suite 1030
- Contract award to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for Long Island Drive at Mount Vernon Highway intersection improvements
- Contract award to Vertical Earth, Inc. for the 7236 Thornhill Lane Drainage Improvement Project
- Budget amendment for the Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Grant Program
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request for a conditional use permit to allow a drive-through facility in the CX-3 district. The meeting also includes approval of the current agenda and minutes from April 19, 2022.
- Conditional Use Permit request for a drive-through at 6420 Roswell Road
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several infrastructure and administrative items. This includes budget amendments for utility relocation at Johnson Ferry Road and Mount Vernon Highway, as well as liquor license applications for 5920 Roswell Road. The council will also review appointments to the Board of Ethics and the Development Authority.
- Alcoholic beverage license applications for Perrine’s Tasting Room at 5920 Roswell Road
- Budget amendment for utility relocation at Johnson Ferry Road and Mount Vernon Highway
- Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications for utility relocation project
- Contract award to SCA Construction for Falcon Chase Lane Pond Rehabilitation
- Purchase of right of way and easements at 325 Hammond Drive
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority is holding a special called meeting to consider a new business item. The authority will review a request to award a contract to GC&E Systems Group, Inc. for building security systems.
- Contract award to GC&E Systems Group, Inc. for Police Headquarters and Municipal Court House building security systems
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Ethics
This is a regular meeting of the Board of Ethics. The agenda consists of procedural items including a call to order, roll call, and approval of previous minutes.
- Approval of July 12, 2023, Board of Ethics Meeting Minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session at Sandy Springs City Hall. The agenda includes staff discussion regarding branding for the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts.
- 2023-276 PCIDs Branding discussion
City Council
The City Council will consider several new business items including a MARTA station study and various construction contracts. Discussion includes property agreements for the Hammond Drive Widening Project and trail segment funding.
- Agreement with ARC for North Springs MARTA Station TOD & Peachtree Dunwoody Road Corridor Study
- Resolution to apply for Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Grant for Trail Segment 2E construction
- Contract award to Atkins North America, Inc. for Morgan Falls Athletic Complex Improvements Project
- Change Order No. 1 for Reedwick, LLC regarding the Public Safety Fiber Project T9520
- Contract award to Site Engineering, Inc. for the 7140 Hunters Branch Drive Streambank Stabilization Project
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for July and August 2023. The meeting also includes reports regarding marketing, travel, and sales missions.
- July and August 2023 Financials
- Marketing reports
- Smith Travel reports
- Meetings, Sales Missions, Events reports
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a staff discussion regarding 2023-0001 Comprehensive Development Code Revisions. No other specific items are listed for decision or discussion in this agenda.
- 2023-0001 Comprehensive Development Code Revisions
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff items. Topics include the presentation of a Tree Canopy Study, potential uses for the Tree Fund, and a review of the Comprehensive Development Code.
- Presentation of the Tree Canopy Study
- Discussion of the Tree Fund Uses
- Comprehensive Development Code Review
City Council
The City Council will consider using eminent domain for the Mount Vernon Highway Corridor Improvement Project. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a winery liquor license and an agreement for police database access. Staff will present July 2023 unaudited financials.
- Eminent domain for property at 6300 Glen Oaks Lane (Project No.: TS-192)
- Liquor license application for Beer and Wine Craft at 203 Hilderbrand Drive
- MOU with National Insurance Crime Bureau for police database access
- Temporary driveway easement at 6735 Brandon Mill Road for sidewalk project
- Submission of the 2022 CDBG Annual Performance Report to HUD
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will review two variance requests during this meeting. The cases involve a stream bank stabilization project at 6030 Winterthur Drive and tiered retaining walls at 220 Zeblin Road.
- Stream bank stabilization buffer relief at 6030 Winterthur Drive
- Variance for tiered retaining walls at 220 Zeblin Road
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review staff discussion items. Presentations include an update on fentanyl awareness and prevention, as well as the 2022 Consolidated Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
- Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Presentation (2023-246)
- 2022 Consolidated Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (2023-247)
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several land easement requests for road and stormwater projects. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an alcoholic beverage license and various contract awards for city services.
- Temporary driveway easements for Brandon Mill Road sidewalks at 6728 and 6778 Brandon Mill Road
- Permanent drainage easement at 2080 Spalding Drive
- Temporary driveway easements for Johnson Ferry Road/Mt. Vernon Highway improvements at 255 and 285 Mt. Vernon Highway
- Right of way and construction easement purchase at 415 Johnson Ferry Road
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Kyuramen at 6623 Roswell Rd, Ste G.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023-245 Ad Valorem Tax Rate. Following the hearing, the council will move to adopt the 2023 Millage Rate. The meeting also includes an executive session for real estate and litigation matters.
- Public Hearing and Adoption of 2023-245 Ad Valorem Tax Rate and 2023 Millage Rate
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff and public works items. The agenda includes the 2023-230 Multifamily Housing Inspection Program and a proposed update to the Sidewalk Network Master Plan.
- 2023-230 Multifamily Housing Inspection Program
- Proposed Update to the Sidewalk Network Master Plan
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 ad valorem tax rate. The agenda also includes requests to accept real estate donations for Brandon Mill Road sidewalk projects and a request for eminent domain use at Roswell Road. Additionally, the council will consider an alcoholic beverage license application for a business on Roswell Road.
- Public hearing for 2023 millage rate
- Real estate donations for Brandon Mill Road sidewalks
- Eminent domain request for 7320 Roswell Road intersection improvements
- Alcoholic beverage license application for The Splatter Studio
- Ordinance to amend the definition of City Springs
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The Sandy Springs City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023 ad valorem tax rate. This item was presented by City Manager Eden Freeman.
- Public Hearing for 2023-229 Ad Valorem Tax Rate (Millage Rate)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals is reviewing requests for zoning relief at two properties. One request concerns a buffer wall at 7300 Roswell Road, and another involves grading and setbacks at 125 Green Fall Point. A third case regarding garage setbacks was withdrawn.
- Buffer wall requirement relief at 7300 Roswell Road
- Grading and setback relief at 125 Green Fall Point
- Withdrawal of garage encroachment request for 3 Ascot Manor
City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure agreements involving the Fulton Perimeter Community Improvement District and GDOT. The agenda also includes public hearings for alcoholic beverage license applications and a request to use eminent domain for intersection improvements.
- Public hearing for alcoholic beverage licenses at 6500 Aria Blvd and 6780 Roswell Rd
- Agreement with Fulton Perimeter CID for the Glenridge Drive Side Path project
- Agreement with Fulton Perimeter CID for the Peachtree Dunwoody Bike/Pedestrian Trail
- Memorandum of Agreement with GDOT for roadway lighting on Roswell Road
- Property appropriation via eminent domain at 0 Johnson Ferry Road
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for May and June 2023. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.
- Review of May and June 2023 financials
- Hospitality and Tourism reports regarding marketing and Smith Travel
- Updates on meetings, sales missions, and events
City Council
The City Council will consider a grant for the Violent Crime Reduction Team and agreements regarding inmate housing. The agenda also includes real estate donations for the Brandon Mill Road Sidewalks Project and drainage easement approvals. Additionally, the council will review alcoholic beverage license applications.
- Grant agreement for the Violent Crime Reduction Team
- Real estate donations for Brandon Mill Road Sidewalks Project
- Alcoholic beverage licenses for Concourse Athletic Club and Yalda AR LLC
- Inmate housing agreements with Pickens County and Smyrna
- Variance request for concertina wire at the Fleet Maintenance Facility
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Ethics
This meeting consists of routine procedural matters for the Sandy Springs Board of Ethics. The agenda includes the approval of the April 12, 2023, meeting minutes.
- Approval of April 12, 2023, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several staff items. Discussions include updates on the Community Assistance Center and purchase recommendations for the ArtSS sculpture competition. The council will also receive an update on the TSPLOST Program.
- 2023-177 Community Assistance Center updates
- 2023-178 ArtSS in the Open Sculpture Competition purchase recommendations
- 2023-179 TSPLOST Program update
City Council
The City Council will hold a second and final public hearing regarding the adoption of the FY2024 budget. The agenda also includes requests to accept property easements for intersection improvements on Johnson Ferry Road and Mt. Vernon Highway. Additionally, the council will consider various road projects and grant agreements.
- Final public hearing and adoption of the FY2024 budget
- Right-of-way and easement agreements for Johnson Ferry Road and Mt. Vernon Highway improvements
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Buon Fornello LLC at 1100 Hammond Drive
- US Department of Transportation grant agreement for a Safety Action Plan
- Property purchase and sale agreement for 6029 Kayron Drive
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council scheduled a special called meeting for June 12, 2023. The agenda includes procedural items and an executive session regarding real estate and litigation.
- Executive Session regarding Real Estate & Litigation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Sandy Springs Hospitality Board will review financial reports for March and April 2023. The board is also scheduled to consider the approval of the FY 2024 Hospitality Budget. Additionally, reports on sales, Smith Travel, and marketing will be presented.
- Approval of the FY 2024 Hospitality Budget
- Review of March and April 2023 financials
- Reports on sales, Smith Travel, and marketing & communications
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider an appeal concerning the release of tree escrow funds for 810 Glenairy Drive. The meeting also includes the approval of the June 7, 2023, agenda and minutes from the March 8, 2023, meeting.
- Appeal regarding tree escrow funds at 810 Glenairy Drive
- Approval of March 8, 2023, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several staff and public works items. The session includes a presentation on the naming and branding of the Sandy Springs Trail System and an update from the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts.
- Naming and branding for the Sandy Springs Trail System
- Update from the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2024 budget. The agenda includes requests to approve several alcoholic beverage licenses and various property easement agreements. The council will also consider contracts for park operations and developer negotiations for City Springs Phase II.
- First public hearing on the FY 2024 budget
- Alcoholic beverage license applications for several local businesses
- Proposed contract award to Vertical Earth, Inc. for the Spalding Drive intersection project
- Proposed operations contracts for Hammond Park Gymnastics Center and Sandy Springs Tennis Center
- Authorization to negotiate a Letter of Intent with a master developer for City Springs Phase II
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority will consider pricing for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse project at 620 Morgan Falls Road. The meeting also includes a request to approve lease agreement amendments for the police department and municipal court.
- Guaranteed Maximum Pricing for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse Project
- Change Order authorization for the 620 Morgan Falls Road project
- Consolidated Amendments to Lease Agreements for the Police Department and Municipal Court
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a special called meeting. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss matters related to real estate and litigation.
- Executive Session regarding real estate and litigation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a special called work session to review the proposed FY 2024 budget. The presentation will be delivered by City Manager Eden Freeman.
- FY 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation (Item 2023-151)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider an ordinance to amend Article 11 of the Development Code regarding administration. The meeting also includes procedural approvals for the current agenda and previous meeting minutes.
- Ordinance to amend Development Code Article 11 (PC2023-0010 TA23-0003)
- Approval of May 17, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
- Approval of April 19, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct the second FY 2024 budget workshop. The session will be led by City Manager Eden E. Freeman.
- FY 2024 Budget Workshop 2
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss public works and budget items. The agenda includes an overview of the I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane Extension and a review of amendments to reallocate capital project budgets.
- Overview of the I-285 Westbound Auxiliary Lane Extension
- Review of amendments to the FY 2023 budget for capital project reallocations and interfund transfers
City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including lighting agreements for the Johnson Ferry Road/Mt. Vernon Highway intersection. The agenda also includes requests to accept real estate donations for sidewalk projects on Brandon Mill Road. Additionally, the council will review a request to amend the FY 2023 budget to reallocate capital project funds.
- Purchase of right-of-way at 6215 Hunting Creek Road for intersection improvements
- Lighting services agreements with Georgia Power for Mount Vernon Highway/Johnson Ferry Road project
- Parks landscape maintenance contract award to Ruppert Landscape, LLC
- Real estate donations for Brandon Mill Road sidewalk projects
- Amendments to the FY 2023 budget to reallocate capital project funds
City Council
The City Council is conducting a special called work session for the first FY 2024 budget workshop. The presentation is led by City Manager Eden Freeman.
- FY 2024 Budget Workshop 1
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority is considering a request to authorize the General Manager to set and approve rates necessary to operate the Performing Arts Center. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from February 7, 2023.
- Request to authorize the General Manager to set and approve Performing Arts Center rates
- Approval of February 7, 2023, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will receive a legislative session update from Georgia State Representatives. The work session also includes presentations on the 2023 Stormwater Management Plan and bridge type selection for the Hammond Drive Corridor Improvement.
- Georgia General Assembly 2023-2024 Legislative Session Update
- 2023 Stormwater Management Plan Overview
- Hammond Drive Corridor Improvement Bridge Type Selection (Project No. S2-193)
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will review several items related to local infrastructure. This includes considering easements for the Brandon Mill Road Sidewalks project and property acquisitions for Hammond Drive improvements. The council will also consider FY 2023 budget amendments.
- FY 2023 budget amendments to reallocate capital project funds
- Property acquisition at 514 Hammond Drive for the Hammond Drive Widening Project
- Eminent domain use for property at 6111 Boylston Drive, N.E.
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Rreal Tacos Sandy Springs LLC
- Easements and land donations for Brandon Mill Road Sidewalks project
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing a character area map amendment for several properties. This item was deferred from the March 22, 2023 meeting.
- Character Area Map Amendment from Conservation/Parks to City Springs (6110 Bluestone Road, 135 Hilderbrand Drive, and 51 Sandy Springs Place)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2023-104 Development Code Review. This item is presented by the Director of Community Development. No other discussion items are listed on this agenda.
- Review of 2023-104 Development Code
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will review rezoning requests for properties on Roswell Road and Dunwoody Place. The agenda also includes contract awards for infrastructure projects and the use of eminent domain for road improvements.
- Rezoning request for 8765 & 8800 Roswell Road and 0 Dunwoody Place
- Contract award to Vertical Earth, Inc. for Long Island Drive streambank stabilization
- Eminent domain use at 395 Johnson Ferry Road for intersection improvements
- Agreement regarding National Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart settlements
- Grant application for Abernathy South Greenway site improvements
Board of Ethics
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific new or old business items are listed for discussion.
- Approval of January 11, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approval of the April 12, 2023, meeting agenda
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss two staff items. These include the Colonial Pipeline Company Chattahoochee River Dig Maintenance Project and a partnership between Sandy Springs and Fulton County Schools police departments.
- Colonial Pipeline Company Chattahoochee River Dig Maintenance Project (2023-089)
- Sandy Springs Police Department and Fulton County Schools Police Department Partnership (2023-090)
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for January and February 2023. The meeting also includes reports on marketing, Smith Travel, and various meetings, sales missions, and events.
- January and February 2023 financials
- Marketing and Smith Travel reports
- Reports on meetings, sales missions, and events
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider rezoning requests for properties on Roswell Road. The agenda also includes an ordinance to amend parts of the Development Code. One request regarding a Character Area Map amendment has been deferred until April 19, 2023.
- Rezoning 8765 & 8800 Roswell Road and 0 Dunwoody Place
- Rezoning 6400 & 6410 Roswell
- Ordinance to amend Development Code sections 9.6.3, 9.3.8, and Division 12.2
- Deferred character area map amendment for Bluestone Road, Hilderbrand Drive, and Sandy Springs Place
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will consider several items regarding city infrastructure, including water diversion construction and a circulation study. The agenda also includes requests to accept real estate donations and easements for local projects.
- Contract award to Reeves Young, LLC for Inflow Water Diversion System construction
- Contract award to Kimley-Horn for Powers Ferry Multimodal Circulation Study
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Nowak’s SS LLC at 6690 Roswell Rd.
- Acceptance of a drainage easement at 6788 Brandon Mill Road
- Adoption of the Capital Improvements Element Update
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request for 5265 W. Kingston Court regarding the location of an existing garage. The meeting also includes the approval of the March 8 agenda and the February 8, 2023, meeting minutes.
- Variance request for 5265 W. Kingston Court regarding garage placement
- Approval of February 8, 2023 meeting minutes
- Withdrawal of variance application for 4711 Northside Drive
City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure and utility agreements. This includes requests to approve construction for the Veterans Park Project and fiber project licenses. The council will also review nonprofit grant awards.
- Construction of Veterans Park Project with a maximum price of $5,739,764.00
- AT&T Commercial License Agreement for Peachtree Dunwoody Road and Windsor Parkway Fiber Project
- Contract award to Lowe Engineers for design services at Peachtree Dunwoody and Lake Hearn
- Georgia Power lighting agreement for Mt. Vernon Highway Corridor Multiuse Path Project
- Fiscal Year 2023 Nonprofit Arts and Recreation Grant Awards
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals & Planning Commission Retreat
This retreat consists of various presentations and updates from city departments and officials. The agenda includes reviews of the 2022 year, the Development Code, and the Crossroads Small Area Plan. No legislative decisions or votes are listed for this meeting.
- Development Code presentation
- Crossroads Small Area Plan update
- Roswell Road Access Management Plan presentation
- Metropolitan River Protection Act overview
- Community Development Building Division updates
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to review staff discussion items. The meeting includes an update on the 2023-2027 CDBG Consolidated Plan and a presentation regarding the Community Forest Master Plan.
- 2023-2027 CDBG Consolidated Plan Update
- Presentation of the Community Forest Master Plan
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the Roswell Road Access Management Plan and reviewing grant applications for federal and regional transportation programs. The agenda also includes a contract award for hardscape improvements at Johnson Ferry and Abernathy. Additionally, the council will review real estate donations for sidewalk projects on Brandon Mill Road.
- Adoption of the Roswell Road Access Management Plan (T-0070)
- Contract award to Tri Scapes, Inc. for Johnson Ferry at Abernathy hardscape improvements
- Alcoholic beverage license application for 8295 Roswell Rd.
- Grant applications for US DOT RAISE and Atlanta Regional Commission LCI programs
- Acceptance of real estate donations for Brandon Mill Road sidewalks
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request regarding setbacks for a garage or guest house at 4711 Northside Drive. The agenda also includes the election of officers and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Variance request for 4711 Northside Drive
- Election of Board of Appeals officers
- Approval of December 7, 2022, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss customer service and citizen engagement. The council will also review the draft Roswell Road Access Management Plan.
- Review of the Draft Roswell Road Access Management Plan
- Discussion regarding 2023-029 Customer Service and Citizen Engagement
City Council
The City Council will consider amending the development code to include a Complete Streets Policy. The meeting also includes requests for property easements for road improvement projects and alcoholic beverage licenses. Additionally, the council will review grant applications for fire services and recycling center improvements.
- Amendment to Development Code for a Complete Streets Policy
- Alcoholic beverage license for Home2Suites Atlanta Perimeter Center
- Alcoholic beverage license for La Dona Lounge
- Easement acquisitions for Johnson Ferry Road and Mt. Vernon Highway projects
- Grant applications for fire services and recycling center improvements
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The Public Facilities Authority will consider a request to authorize design development pricing for the Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse Project at 620 Morgan Falls Road. The proposal also seeks authorization to continue project design to obtain guaranteed maximum pricing and move forward with early release of long lead time materials.
- Design development pricing for Police Headquarters and Municipal Courthouse at 620 Morgan Falls Road
- Approval of January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
Hospitality Board Meeting
The Hospitality Board will review financial reports for November and December 2022. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, travel, meetings, sales missions, and events.
- November and December 2022 financial reports
- Hospitality and Tourism reports regarding marketing and Smith Travel
- Updates on meetings, sales missions, and events
- Approval of December 15, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
This meeting is a City Council retreat focused on reviewing the previous year and discussing strategic priorities. Presentations will cover topics including public safety, economic development, transportation, and the city's financial health.
- Review of 2022 Year in Review
- Discussion on public safety and transportation accessibility
- Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process review
- Presentation on MARTA major projects and operations
- Development Code discussion
City Council
The City Council is considering a resolution to authorize the second phase of procuring a master developer for city-owned properties. The council is also reviewing a request to execute a purchase and sale agreement for property in Land Lot 26.
- Resolution to authorize the second phase of procurement for a Master Developer
- Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for property in Land Lot 26
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 111 Mount Paran Road. The meeting also includes the election of new officers. An ordinance amendment to the Development Code has been deferred.
- Rezoning of 111 Mount Paran Road from RE-1 to RD-18 and RD-27
- Election of Planning Commission Officers
- Deferred ordinance amendment for Development Code Sections 9.6.3, 9.3.8, and Division 12.2
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff items. These include the Perimeter Cities Entrepreneurship & Innovation Strategic Plan and an application for the Walk Friendly Communities Program.
- Perimeter Cities Entrepreneurship & Innovation Strategic Plan discussion
- Application to the Walk Friendly Communities Program
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council is reviewing several items including property purchase agreements and fiscal year 2023 budget amendments. The agenda also includes public hearings for solid waste and development code changes, along with an alcohol license application.
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Top Korean BBQ & Hot Pot at 6340 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
- Purchase and sale agreement for property at 441 Mt. Vernon Highway
- Amendments to FY 2023 CDBG Grant and TSPLOST Project Budgets
- Increase in full-time Code Enforcement employees
- Police Department participation in the DEA Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority will meet to consider appointing Toni Carlisle as Treasurer. The meeting also includes a request to approve the Atlantic Specialty Co. settlement agreement.
- Appointment of Toni Carlisle as Treasurer
- Approval of Atlantic Specialty Co. Settlement Agreement
- Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
Development Authority
The Sandy Springs Development Authority will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The agenda also includes approving the 2023 meeting calendar and minutes from February 10, 2022.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Approval of the 2023 Development Authority Meeting Calendar
- Approval of February 10, 2022 meeting minutes
Board of Ethics
This meeting consists of procedural items for the Sandy Springs Board of Ethics. The board will review the October 12, 2022, meeting minutes and the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approval of October 12, 2022, meeting minutes
- Review of the 2023 Board of Ethics meeting schedule
Board of Appeals
The scheduled Board of Appeals meeting for January 4, 2023, was cancelled. The application for a variance at 2480 Spalding Drive regarding state waters buffer and setbacks was withdrawn.
- Withdrawal of variance application V22-0035 for 2480 Spalding Drive
City Council
The Sandy Springs City Council will hold a work session to discuss staff items. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Abernathy Greenway South Enhancements.
- Abernathy Greenway South Enhancements (2023-001)
City Council
The City Council will consider a contract for drainage improvements at 3265 Spalding Drive and a grant application for the Boylston at Hammond intersection project. The agenda also includes renewing workers' compensation insurance and settling a lawsuit involving Atlantic Specialty Insurance Co. for $32,500.00.
- Contract award to Metals & Materials Engineers, LLC for 3265 Spalding Drive drainage improvements
- Grant application for Boylston at Hammond Intersection and Streetscape Project
- Donation of surplus equipment and supplies to Cohutta Police Department
- Renewal of City’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage
- $32,500.00 settlement involving Atlantic Specialty Insurance Co.