Jefferson, GA

City Council - Voting Session

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

City Council - Work Session

City Council - Voting Session

City Council - Work Session

City Council - Voting Session

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone 144.135 acres from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial. The body will also discuss amendments to the alcohol ordinance and a GTC easement.

• R-26-J12 Rezoning: Proposal for two cross-dock warehouses totaling 1,046,040 square feet at Academy Church Road and New Salem Church Road
• Discussion to amend alcohol ordinance
• Amendment to GTC easement

The City Council held a work session to discuss a rezoning request for 144.135 acres and potential amendments to the city's alcohol ordinance and GTC easement. No final votes were taken on these items, and they were moved to the October 26, 2026, meeting. The council also received department reports and discussed the use of Flock cameras.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Amended agenda to include discussion of Flock cameras (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission meets Oct. 8, 2026, to decide two minor Certificates of Appropriateness in historic districts. COA 26-03 would let Anna and Coleman Cunningham screen in an existing front porch at 235 Lawrenceville Street; staff recommends approval. COA 26-04 would let Kingsworth Investments, LLC install a handrail on a front porch at 62 Lee Street, after a similar request (COA 26-02) was denied Sept. 10, 2026; staff also recommends approval. The agenda also includes approval of September minutes and no old business.

• COA 26-03: screen in existing front porch at 235 Lawrenceville Street (0.54 acre, Map/Parcel J03/067A, Washington-Lawrenceville Historic District, R-2 zoning); staff recommends approval
• COA 26-04: install handrail on front porch at 62 Lee Street (0.43 acre, Map/Parcel J05/105, Downtown Historic District, O-I zoning); staff recommends approval
• COA 26-02, the earlier handrail request at 62 Lee Street, was denied by the commission on September 10, 2026
• Approval of September 2026 meeting minutes
• Old Business listed as none

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission meets Oct. 5, 2026 to hold public hearings on three annexation and rezoning requests. The largest is R-26-J12, a request to rezone 144.135 acres from residential to light industrial for warehouses, which staff recommends approving pending a Development of Regional Impact review. Two Talmo annexation requests cover 12.84 acres on Sosebee Road for manufactured homes and 26.35 acres on Hubert Pittman Road for agricultural and conservation use. The commission also reviews the September 8, 2026 minutes and public hearing procedures.

• R-26-J12: Rezone 144.135 acres at Academy Church Road and New Salem Church Road from R-2 to LI for warehouses; staff recommends approval pending DRI review, postponement if DRI report is unavailable
• R-26-T01: Annex 12.84 acres at 360 and 450 Sosebee Road into Talmo with RR-2 zoning for manufactured homes; staff recommends approval of annexation, conditional approval of RR-2
• R-26-T02: Annex 26.35 acres at 1814 Hubert Pittman Road into Talmo with AG zoning for agricultural and conservation use; staff recommends approval of both
• Minutes approval for the September 8, 2026 regular meeting
• Review of public hearing procedures

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council meets Sept. 28, 2026 for a voting session. Members will decide a sign variance for a restaurant at 134 Marketplace Way, an annexation and C-2 zoning request for about 6.502 acres on Holly Springs Road (SR 82) and Wayne Poultry Road, and a resolution adopting the 2026 update of the city comprehensive plan. Finance items include 2026 budget adjustments, a millage rate hearing, and the 2027 proposed budget.

• V-26-J10: Variance to allow three drive-through display boards instead of two for a restaurant at 134 Marketplace Way (21.53 acres, Map/Parcel 082/021J); staff and Planning Commission recommend approval
• R-26-J11: Annexation and C-2 (Highway Commercial) zoning for about 6.502 acres in three parcels on Holly Springs Road (SR 82) and Wayne Poultry Road (Map/Parcels 078/003F, 078/003H, 078/003R); proposed retail, convenience store with gasoline pumps, and restaurants
• Resolution 26-09: Adopting the 2026 annual update of the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan
• Finance: 2026 budget adjustments, millage rate hearing, and 2027 proposed budget
• Minutes approval for the Aug 10, 2026 work session and Aug 24, 2026 voting session

At its September 28, 2026 voting session, the Jefferson City Council approved its agenda and adopted several items unanimously: a sign variance for a restaurant at 134 Marketplace Way, Resolution 26-09 adopting the 2026 annual update of the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan, 2026 budget adjustments, a millage rate hearing item, and the 2027 proposed budget. A request to annex about 6.502 acres on Holly Springs Road (SR 82) and Wayne Poultry Road and zone it C-2 was withdrawn by motion of councilman Crawford, seconded by councilman Mobley. The minutes do not record dollar amounts, the millage rate itself, or details of the budget changes.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted sign variance V-26-J10 for Springfield Sign at 134 Marketplace Way, increasing drive-through display boards from two to three (5-0)
• Annexation and C-2 zoning request R-26-J11 for ~6.502 acres on Holly Springs Road (SR 82) and Wayne Poultry Road withdrawn (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 26-09, 2026 annual update of the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 budget adjustments (5-0)
• Adopted millage rate hearing item (5-0)
• Adopted 2027 proposed budget (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve the August minutes and financials, and discuss old business including a bylaws committee update and planning for a joint City Council/DDA retreat. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new major decisions listed.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Review of August financials showing total assets of $763,123.94
• Bylaws committee update: considering $3,000 cost for professional help to draft new bylaws
• Planning for joint City Council/DDA retreat, possibly with a moderator
• Discussion of 65 Gordon Street property sale to city for $40,000

The Jefferson City Council held a voting session on September 28, 2026. The council approved a sign variance for a restaurant at 134 Marketplace Way, adopted the 2026 annual update of the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan, and approved 2026 budget adjustments, a millage rate hearing, and the 2027 proposed budget. A request to annex 6.502 acres on Holly Springs Road and Wayne Poultry Road and rezone it to C-2 was withdrawn by motion. All recorded votes were unanimous.

• Approved sign variance V-26-J10 to allow three drive-through display boards instead of two at 134 Marketplace Way (5-0)
• Annexation and C-2 zoning request R-26-J11 for 6.502 acres on Holly Springs Road and Wayne Poultry Road withdrawn by motion (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-09, the 2026 annual update of the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 budget adjustments (5-0)
• Adopted millage rate hearing (5-0)
• Adopted 2027 proposed budget (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (voice vote, carried)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will hold public hearings on two planning items: a variance request for an extra drive-through sign at a restaurant under construction, and a request to annex 6.502 acres into the city with C-2 (Highway Commercial) zoning for retail, a convenience store with gas pumps, and restaurants. The council will also discuss the 2026 comprehensive plan update, a millage rate hearing, and the 2027 proposed budget. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of both planning items.

• V-26-J10: Variance to allow a third drive-through display board at 134 Marketplace Way (21.53 acres, U.S. 129/Old Swimming Pool Road); staff and Planning Commission recommend approval
• R-26-J11: Annexation and C-2 zoning for 6.502 acres at Holly Springs Road (SR 82) and Wayne Poultry Road (parcels 078/003F, 078/003H, 078/003R); staff recommends approval of annexation, conditional approval of C-2 zoning
• Resolution 26-09: Adopting the 2026 Annual Update of the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan
• Millage rate hearing scheduled
• 2027 proposed budget discussion

The September 14 work session included discussions regarding a sign variance for a restaurant, an annexation request for commercial use, and the city's annual comprehensive update. No final decisions were reached on these items, as they were all scheduled for further discussion at the September 28, 2026 meeting.

• Approved agenda
• Discussed Springfield Sign variance (next: 9/28/2026)
• Discussed Midcity Investment, LLC annexation and C-2 zoning (next: 9/28/2026)
• Discussed 2026 Annual Update of the Comprehensive Plan (next: 9/28/2026)
• Discussed Millage Rate Hearing (next: 9/28/2026)
• Discussed 2027 Proposed Budget (next: 9/28/2026)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a request from Kingsworth Investments, LLC to install a handrail on a front porch. The property is located in the Downtown Historic District and is currently used as an office.

• COA 26-02: Request to install a handrail on a front porch at 62 Lee Street
• Approval of previous minutes

The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission approved the evening's agenda and July minutes, administered the oath of office to attending members, and elected Traci Bledsoe as Chair, Krista Martin as Vice Chair, and Joey Blackstock as secretary. The commission also denied a minor Certificate of Appropriateness for a porch handrail at 62 Lee Street due to insufficient information and an incomplete application.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July minutes as written (unanimous)
• Elected Traci Bledsoe (Chair), Krista Martin (Vice Chair), and Joey Blackstock (Secretary) (unanimous)
• Denied COA 26-02 for a porch handrail at 62 Lee Street due to insufficient information (unanimous)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson and Talmo Planning Commission is reviewing a request to annex 6.502 acres for retail and restaurant use. They are also considering a variance to allow three drive-through display boards for a restaurant at 134 Marketplace Way.

• Annexation and C-2 zoning for 6.502 acres near Holly Springs Road and Wayne Poultry Road
• Signage variance for a restaurant at 134 Marketplace Way to increase display boards from two to three
• Proposed retail, convenience store, and restaurant uses for Midcity Investment, LLC

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to discuss the sale of the 65 Gordon Street property to the city, review an ethics ordinance, and receive updates on bylaws, a joint retreat, and the work plan. The agenda includes approval of minutes and financials, and public input.

• Discussion of prior approval of sale of 65 Gordon Street property to city
• Review of Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2)
• Approval of July minutes and financials
• Bylaws Committee update
• Joint City Council/DDA retreat update

The board administered oaths of office to several members and reviewed progress on updating the organization's bylaws. Discussion also included potential landscaping projects downtown and a search for records regarding the sale of 65 Gordon Street.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to six board members
• Approved minutes with one addition regarding file access

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will hold a voting session to decide on several planning and development items, including the annexation and rezoning of a 6.916-acre property on Benton Road, a deannexation request from Jackson County, and amendments to the Land Use Management Code. The council will also hear a finance presentation from Mauldin & Jenkins and consider an ordinance regarding oaths for boards and commissions. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Annexation and AG-R zoning of 6.916 acres at 255 Benton Road (Map/Parcel 081/029) by Allison and Michael Thompson
• Deannexation of 6.14 acres at Jackson Parkway and Stan Evans Drive (Map/Parcel 067/054A2C) requested by Jackson County
• Ordinance LUMC 26-01 amending commercial zoning district permitted uses for showrooms and accessory retail/restaurant uses
• Ordinance LUMC 26-02 amending soil erosion and sedimentation control definitions and permit process
• Ordinance No 26-03 regarding oath of office for boards and commissions

The City Council unanimously approved the annexation and AG-R zoning of 6.916 acres on Benton Road, an ordinance revising commercial zoning permissions for showrooms and accessory retail/restaurant uses, and a de-annexation of 6.14 acres on Jackson Parkway. It also adopted ordinances updating soil erosion definitions and permit processes, and an oath of office for boards and commissions. The council voted to engage GMA to study reducing the city manager retirement age from 65 to 62.

• Approved annexation and AG-R zoning for 6.916 acres on Benton Road (unanimous)
• Adopted LUMC 26-01 revising showroom and accessory retail/restaurant use permissions (unanimous)
• Approved de-annexation of 6.14 acres on Jackson Parkway (unanimous)
• Adopted LUMC 26-02 updating soil erosion definitions and permit process (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-03 on oath of office for boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Approved motion to engage GMA to study reducing city manager retirement age (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only a note indicating this is a test meeting setup to check audio, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session includes public hearings on two annexation and zoning requests: a 6.916-acre residential parcel on Benton Road and a 7.86-acre light industrial site on Plainview Road near I-85. The council will also consider two land use code amendments and a preliminary plat for a 23-unit townhome development. Staff recommends approval for the annexations and the townhome plat.

• Public hearing: Annexation and AG-R zoning for 6.916 acres at 255 Benton Road (Map/Parcel 081/029)
• Public hearing: Annexation and LI zoning for 7.86 acres at 221 Plainview Road near I-85 (Map/Parcel 064/009)
• Ordinance LUMC 26-01: Amend commercial/industrial zoning to revise showroom and accessory retail/restaurant uses
• Ordinance LUMC 26-02: Amend soil erosion and sedimentation control definitions and permit process
• Preliminary plat: The Oasis Townhomes, 23 units on 3.419 acres on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

The work session was procedural, with all agenda items discussed but no final votes taken. The council heard presentations on annexation and zoning for a property on Benton Road, amendments to the land use code, a deannexation request, and other administrative matters. A resident raised questions about the Lynn Avenue project and street striping. The council also discussed a potential turnaround on Highway 129 and entered executive session for property acquisition.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Annexation and zoning request for 6.916 acres on Benton Road discussed, next on 8/24/2026
• Ordinance LUMC 26-01 (showrooms and accessory uses) discussed, next on 8/24/2026
• Ordinance LUMC 26-02 (soil erosion definitions) discussed, next on 8/24/2026
• Deannexation request for 6.14 acres on Jackson Parkway discussed, next on 8/24/2026
• Motion to add agenda item on Highway 129 turnaround approved unanimously
• Motion to enter executive session for property acquisition approved
• Motion to exit executive session approved

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

La Comisión de Planificación considerará una rezonificación, un permiso de uso condicional y una variación de estacionamiento para un sitio industrial de 157.99 acres. El organismo también revisará dos anexiones de propiedades y dos ordenanzas que modifican el Código de Gestión del Uso de la Tierra.

• Rezonificación, uso condicional y variación de estacionamiento para Stone Mountain Industrial Park, Inc. (157.99 acres en Sealy Crossing Road y Raford Wilson Road)
• Anexión y zonificación AG-R para una vivienda unifamiliar en 255 Benton Road (6.916 acres)
• Anexión y zonificación LI para uso industrial ligero en 221 Plainview Road e I-85 (7.86 acres)
• Ordenanza LUMC 26-01 con respecto a los permisos de salas de exhibición y usos accesorios de venta al por menor/restaurante
• Ordenanza LUMC 26-02 con respecto a las definiciones de erosión del suelo, sedimentación y control de la contaminación

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss the prior approval of selling the 65 Gordon Street property to the city for road construction. The board will also receive updates on the 157 Pine Street property and review the organization's work plan and bylaws.

• Discussion of 65 Gordon Street property sale to city for road construction
• Update on 157 Pine Street property
• Review of 65 Gordon Street Survey
• Update on DDA Work Plan and Bylaws
• Financial report showing total assets of $762,057.94 as of June 30, 2026

City Council - Voting Session

City Council - Work Session

The City Council is reviewing several administrative items including a budget amendment for fiscal year 2026. Discussion topics include new ordinances regarding disorderly conduct and loitering, as well as a memorandum of understanding with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.

• Ordinance BA-26-03: 2026 Budget Adjustments
• Ordinance 26-02: New disorderly conduct and loitering/prowling fines of $500 each
• MOU with Jackson County Chamber of Commerce regarding Hotel-Motel Tax funds
• Adoption of Jackson Co. Hazard Mitigation & Emergency Operations Plan

The council adopted budget adjustments, a new disorderly conduct ordinance, and an MOU with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, members were appointed to the HPC Board and the Public Building Authority.

• Adopted 2026 Budget Adjustments (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-02 Disorderly Conduct (4-0)
• Adopted MOU with Jackson County Chamber of Commerce (4-0)
• Adopted Jackson Co. Hazard Mitigation & Emergency Operations Plan (4-0)
• Appointed Joey Blackstock to the HPC Board (4-0)
• Reappointed Roy Plott, Randall Reed, and Kevin Christopher to the Public Building Authority (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

La comisión considerará cubrir un puesto vacante (anteriormente ocupado por Len Sturkie) y elegir oficiales para el próximo año. También aprobarán las actas de las reuniones de abril y junio y recibirán anuncios sobre la Conferencia Estatal de Preservación Histórica y PorchTales 2026.

• Cubrir puesto vacante; los solicitantes incluyen a Caroline Bryson, Blake Ledbetter, Joey Blackstock, Casey Emmett, Chris Thomas
• Elección de oficiales
• Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones de abril y junio
• Conferencia Estatal de Preservación Histórica 2026 (4-6 de noviembre, Decatur, GA)
• Actualización de PorchTales 2026 (20 porches, 25 músicos inscritos)

The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission approved minutes from April and June, recommended Joey Blackstock to fill the vacant seat previously held by Len Sturkie, and postponed officer elections until the next meeting when all members are present. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

• Approved April minutes as written
• Approved June minutes as written
• Recommended Joey Blackstock to fill vacant HPC seat (approved)
• Postponed officer elections until next meeting (approved)

Downtown Development Authority - Special

The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session to discuss property acquisition. The public portion includes roll call, agenda approval, public input, and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss property acquisition

The Downtown Development Authority approved a conditional offer to purchase property at 157 Pine Street. The board also held an executive session to discuss property acquisition.

• Approved $55,000 offer for 157 Pine Street if current contract fails (4-1)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for property acquisition discussion (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (unanimous)

City Council - Voting Session

La Comisión de Preservación Histórica de Jefferson recomendará un designado para llenar el asiento vacante anteriormente ocupado por Len Sturkie, elegirá oficiales para el próximo año y aprobará las actas de las reuniones de abril y mayo de 2026. La junta también recibirá anuncios sobre la Conferencia Estatal de Preservación Histórica 2026 y PorchTales 2026.

• Recomendación para llenar el asiento vacante de la HPC (anteriormente ocupado por Len Sturkie)
• Elección de oficiales de la HPC
• Aprobación de las actas del 9 de abril de 2026
• Aprobación de las actas del 14 de mayo de 2026
• Anuncios: Conferencia Estatal de Preservación Histórica 2026 (4-6 de noviembre, Decatur) y PorchTales 2026

The Downtown Development Authority approved a conditional offer to purchase a property. The board also held an executive session to discuss property acquisition.

• Approved $55,000 backup offer for 157 Pine Street (4-1)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for property acquisition discussion (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir varios temas, incluyendo una resolución para transmitir la actualización anual de 2026 del Plan Integral y una nueva ordenanza sobre casas de empeño. Otros puntos del orden del día incluyen un informe financiero mensual y el renombramiento de Tammy Smith a la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca del Condado de Jackson. La reunión es una sesión de discusión; no se esperan votaciones finales.

• Resolución 26-08: Transmisión de la actualización anual de 2026 del Plan Integral y el Programa de Trabajo Comunitario
• Ordenanza 26-01: Nueva ordenanza de casas de empeño de Jefferson
• Informe Financiero Mensual para revisión
• Renombramiento de Tammy Smith a la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca del Condado de Jackson
• Discusión de solicitudes previas de reclasificación (R-26-J04, R-26-J05, V-26-J07) pospuestas de reuniones anteriores

The City Council adopted Resolution 26-08 and the 2026 annual update to the comprehensive plan and community work program, both by 4-0 votes. Ordinance 26-01 regulating pawnbrokers was also adopted 4-0, and Tammy Smith was reappointed to the Jackson County Library Board of Trustees. The council received the monthly financial report as a presentation and heard public comments on traffic safety, police recruitment, and other concerns.

• Adopted Resolution 26-08 Comprehensive Plan Transmittal (4-0, Mayor abstaining)
• Adopted 2026 annual update of Community Work Program and Capital Improvements (4-0, Mayor abstaining)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-01 Jefferson Pawnbrokers Ordinance (4-0, Mayor abstaining)
• Reappointed Tammy Smith to Jackson Co. Library Board of Trustees (4-0, Mayor abstaining)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to allow Chief Bannister to respond to public comments (unanimous)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

La Comisión de Planificación realizará audiencias públicas y votará sobre tres solicitudes de Stone Mountain Industrial Park para un sitio de 157.99 acres en Sealy Crossing Road y Raford Wilson Road: una rezonificación para modificar condiciones (reducción de franja de amortiguamiento, aumento de superficie impermeable, exención de estudio de tráfico), un permiso de uso condicional para fabricación de metales y una variación para aumentar el estacionamiento. El personal recomienda la aprobación de las tres. La comisión también revisará el Plan Integral de la Ciudad de Jefferson.

• R-26-J03 Rezonificación: modificar condiciones de zonificación LI — reducir franja de amortiguamiento de 200 a 50 pies en el borde este, aumentar superficie impermeable del 35% al 40%, eximir estudio de tráfico
• CU-26-J02 Uso Condicional: permiso para fabricación de metales (fabricación ligera y ensamblaje) en distrito LI
• V-26-J06 Variación: aumentar el estacionamiento máximo de 1 a 3 espacios por cada 1,000 pies cuadrados
• Revisión del Plan Integral de la Ciudad de Jefferson
• Aprobación de las actas del 4 de mayo de 2026

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

La Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro de Jefferson celebrará una reunión ordinaria para aprobar actas y escuchar una presentación de Kirby Glaze. La reunión también incluye anuncios del personal y participación pública. La agenda es en gran medida procesal aparte de la presentación programada.

• Presentación de Kirby Glaze
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de April 2026

The Downtown Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and postponed the approval of April's minutes. The board discussed the future of the old tag office on Gordon Street, noting the need for a master plan.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of April meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

La Comisión de Preservación Histórica de Jefferson votará sobre un Certificado de Apropiación (COA 26-01) menor para un letrero pintado en la parte trasera del edificio en 16/18 South Public Square. El personal recomienda su aprobación. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 9 de abril y escuchará sobre la Conferencia Estatal de Preservación Histórica de 2026.

• COA 26-01: COA menor para un letrero pintado en la parte trasera de 16/18 South Public Square (parcela J06/062) — el personal recomienda su aprobación
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 9 de abril de 2026
• Anuncio: Conferencia Estatal de Preservación Histórica de 2026, del 4 al 6 de noviembre en Decatur, GA

City Council - Work Session

El concejo discutirá tres solicitudes relacionadas para un terreno de 25 acres al sur de US 129: rezonificación para una subdivisión comercial de 5 lotes (C-2) y 114 casas adosadas (MFR), más una variación para reducir los retiros frontales. La comisión de planificación recomendó denegar las tres; el personal recomienda aprobación condicional. Otros temas incluyen una resolución con Southeast Corrections, ajustes presupuestarios y nombramientos de la DDA. No se esperan votos en esta sesión de trabajo.

• R-26-J04: Rezonificar 10.1 acres de R-2 a C-2 para una subdivisión comercial de 5 lotes en US 129 (personal: aprobación condicional; comisión de planificación: denegación)
• R-26-J05: Rezonificar 15 acres de R-2 a MFR para 114 casas adosadas (personal: aprobación condicional; comisión de planificación: denegación)
• V-26-J07: Variación para reducir el retiro frontal de construcción de 30 pies a 10 pies para el proyecto de casas adosadas
• Resolución 26-07: Aprobación del acuerdo con Southeast Corrections
• Nombramientos de la DDA: Melissa Wood y Angie Sprayberry recomendados

The Jefferson City Council approved three rezoning and variance requests for E W C Commons LLC near U.S. Highway 129, allowing a commercial subdivision and 114 townhouse units that will change land use in the area. The council also passed budget adjustments, adopted a rental fee schedule, approved an agreement with Southeast Corrections, and appointed two members to the Downtown Development Authority, which oversees local business development and property maintenance.

• Approved rezoning of ~10.1 acres from R-2 to C-2 for a 5-lot commercial subdivision (4-2)
• Approved rezoning of ~15 acres from R-2 to MFR for 114 townhouse units (4-2)
• Approved variance reducing front building setback from 30 feet to 10 feet for the townhouse project (4-2)
• Adopted budget adjustments with Mayor Maddox recused (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Southeast Corrections with Mayor Maddox abstaining (5-0)
• Appointed Melissa Wood and Angie Sprayberry to the Downtown Development Authority (4-1)
• Adopted new rental fee schedule with Mayor Maddox abstaining (5-0)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

La Comisión de Planificación de Jefferson-Talmo llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre una solicitud para anexar 18.187 acres y reclasificarlos como RR-3 (Distrito Residencial Rural) para una subdivisión de 11 viviendas unifamiliares independientes, ubicada al oeste de Mauldin Road y al sur de Wilhite Road. La comisión también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 6 de abril de 2026 y revisará los procedimientos de audiencia pública.

• R-26-J06: Anexión y zonificación RR-3 para 18.187 acres en Mauldin Road y Wilhite Road, subdivisión propuesta de 11 lotes unifamiliares por Three Rivers Homes, LLC (el personal recomienda la aprobación de la anexión y la aprobación condicional de la zonificación).

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

La Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro (Downtown Development Authority) discutirá una recomendación al Concejo Municipal para nombrar nuevos miembros de la junta. La junta también revisará los estados financieros de marzo, comparará opciones de mercado monetario vs. CD y aprobará las actas de febrero. No hay rezonificaciones ni contratos importantes en la agenda.

• Recomendación al Concejo Municipal para el nombramiento de miembros para cubrir vacantes en la junta de la DDA
• Revisión de los estados financieros de marzo y comparación de tasas de interés de mercado monetario vs. CD
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de febrero de 2026
• Período de participación pública

City Council - Voting Session

El Concejo Municipal de Jefferson llevará a cabo una sesión de votación el 27 de abril de 2026 para decidir varias solicitudes de rezonificación y exenciones. Los temas más controvertidos incluyen propuestas para 114 casas adosadas y una subdivisión comercial de 5 lotes a lo largo de la Carretera Estadounidense 129, donde el personal de planificación recomienda la aprobación con condiciones, pero la comisión de planificación recomienda la denegación. También en la agenda hay una rezonificación para uso industrial ligero en Dry Pond Road, una presentación del departamento de policía y renominaciones a juntas municipales.

• R-26-J02: Rezonificación de 9.32 acres en Dry Pond Road/Horace Head Road de C-2 a Industrial Ligero (tanto el personal como la comisión de planificación recomiendan la aprobación).
• R-26-J04: Rezonificación de 10.1 acres en la US 129 de R-2 a C-2 para una subdivisión comercial de 5 lotes (el personal recomienda la aprobación condicional; la comisión de planificación recomienda la denegación).
• R-26-J05 y V-26-J07: Rezonificación de 15 acres de R-2 a MFR para 114 casas adosadas y una exención para reducir el retiro frontal de 30 a 10 pies (el personal recomienda la aprobación condicional; la comisión de planificación recomienda la denegación).
• Presentación del Departamento de Policía y una presentación sobre Ghost Brands.
• Renominaciones de Lamar Roberts a la Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro y de Don Kupis a la Comisión de Preservación Histórica.

The City Council approved the city seal, a Ghost Brands presentation, and the reappointment of two members to city boards. Three rezoning and variance requests were postponed until the May work session.

• Approved city seal (Unanimous)
• Approved Ghost Brands presentation (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Lamar Roberts to the DDA (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Don Kupis to the Historic Preservation Commission (Unanimous)
• Postponed R-26-J04 rezoning for commercial subdivision (Unanimous)
• Postponed R-26-J05 rezoning for fee simple townhouses (Unanimous)
• Postponed V-26-J07 variance for building setback reduction (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

El consejo llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre tres solicitudes de reclasificación y una variación. Las más notables son dos solicitudes de E W C Commons, LLC para reclasificar 10.1 acres a comercial (5 lotes) y 15 acres a residencial multifamiliar (114 casas adosadas en propiedad absoluta), más una variación para reducir el retiro frontal. Una tercera solicitud busca reclasificar 9.32 acres de comercial de carretera a industrial ligero. La comisión de planificación recomendó denegación para los asuntos de E W C Commons, mientras que el personal recomendó aprobación condicional.

• R-26-J02: Reclasificar 9.32 acres en Dry Pond Road (SR 82) y Horace Head Road de C-2 a LI (industrial ligero).
• R-26-J04: Reclasificar 10.1 acres en US Highway 129 de R-2 a C-2 (subdivisión comercial, 5 lotes).
• R-26-J05: Reclasificar 15 acres en US Highway 129 de R-2 a MFR (114 casas adosadas en propiedad absoluta).
• V-26-J07: Variación para reducir el retiro frontal del edificio de 30 pies a 10 pies para el sitio de 15 acres de casas adosadas.
• La comisión de planificación recomendó denegación en R-26-J04, R-26-J05 y V-26-J07; el personal recomendó aprobación condicional.

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

La Comisión de Preservación Histórica de Jefferson City llevará a cabo una reunión regular para aprobar las actas de diciembre de 2025, abordar una vacante en la junta y discutir PorchFest 2026 y la actividad comercial del centro. No hay asuntos pendientes en la agenda.

• Vacante en la junta a ser ocupada
• Discusión sobre PorchFest 2026
• Actualización sobre la actividad comercial del centro

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

La Comisión de Planificación de Jefferson-Talmo llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre tres solicitudes de reclasificación de zonificación y una variación el 6 de abril. Entre los temas se encuentra una propuesta para reclasificar 15 acres de residencial a multifamiliar para un desarrollo de 114 casas adosadas, además de una variación de retroceso relacionada. El personal recomienda la aprobación con condiciones para la reclasificación de zonificación y la variación de las casas adosadas, y la aprobación para una reclasificación de zonificación industrial ligera en Dry Pond Road y una reclasificación de zonificación comercial en la US 129.

• R-26-J05: Reclasificar 15 acres de R-2 a MFR para 114 casas adosadas (el personal recomienda aprobación condicional)
• R-26-J02: Reclasificar 9.32 acres de C-2 a LI para uso industrial ligero en Dry Pond Road y Horace Head Road (el personal recomienda aprobación)
• R-26-J04: Reclasificar 10.1 acres de R-2 a C-2 para una subdivisión comercial de 5 lotes en la US 129 (el personal recomienda aprobación condicional)
• V-26-J07: Variación para reducir el retroceso frontal de 30 a 10 pies para la parcela de casas adosadas de 15 acres en la US 129 (el personal recomienda aprobación condicional)