Lawrenceville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Lawrenceville boards review zoning, downtown projects; no decisions published yet

Lawrenceville's City Council held a work session Aug. 12 to discuss rezoning requests, a proposed car wash water recycling requirement, and other items. No votes were taken, and minutes have not been published. Other city boards also met last week on special use permits and downtown development projects.

City Council Work Session (Aug. 12)

The council discussed several rezoning and special use permit applications, including:

• An amendment to RM-8 Townhouse Residential District lot development standards.
• RZM2026-00004: JCT Construction Group at 737 Grayson Highway.
• RZM2026-00006 and SUP2026-00006: Owen Herbert at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway.
• SUP2026-00007: Cory Acuff at 407 North Clayton Street.

The session also included discussion of an ordinance requiring car washes to recycle water and a proposed Citizen Enrichment Academy. No decisions were made; the agenda is marked as "agenda only" with minutes not yet published.

Planning Commission (Aug. 3)

The Planning Commission held public hearings for two special use permit applications:

• SUP2026-00007: Cory Acuff at 407 North Clayton Street.
• SUP2026-00010, SUP2026-00011, and SUP2026-00012: 272 Hurricane Shoals LLC at 272 Hurricane Shoals Road.

No outcomes have been reported; minutes are not yet published.

Downtown Development Authority (Aug. 10)

The Downtown Development Authority discussed several downtown development items, including:

• DAS Investments, LLC Medical Office Building Project.
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville for Repairs, Maintenance, and Insurance.
• Terra Alma Phase II Contract.
• First Amendment to Hotel Management Agreement.
• Component II of the RevPAR Hotel Asset Manager.

The agenda also included a citizen comment period and an executive session on real estate. Minutes have not been published.

Lawrenceville Arts Commission (Aug. 11)

The Arts Commission reviewed its budget, permanent art, and temporary art projects. Citizen comments were limited to two minutes per person, with no response from board members. The meeting was agenda-only; minutes are pending.

Coming up

• **Heritage Trail Medallion Commission** (Aug. 17): Will discuss and vote on applications for medallion recipients and discuss the Heritage Trail meeting time.
• **Board of Appeals** (Aug. 17): This meeting has been cancelled; no items will be discussed.
• **Stormwater Authority** (Aug. 19): Will review stormwater program updates, the Sandalwood Community Improvements Project, and proposed new projects. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

Lawrenceville City Council, Planning Commission meet on millage, zoning, permits

The Lawrenceville City Council met July 27 for a regular meeting and a special call public hearing to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate, along with several zoning and annexation requests. The Planning Commission also met Aug. 3 to hold public hearings on special use permits. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so no decisions are reported here.

City Council

The regular meeting agenda included a resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate, a zoning amendment for the RM-8 Townhouse Residential District minimum lot area, a rezoning request for 737 Grayson Highway (RZM2026-00004), an annexation and rezoning request for 0 Sugarloaf Parkway (ANNX2026-00002), and a contract award for the Cedars Road to Sugarloaf Parkway DOT Project 13895.

A separate special call public hearing was held the same day to discuss and adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met Aug. 3 to review special use permit applications. Public hearings were held for two properties: SUP2026-00007, submitted by Cory Acuff for 407 North Clayton Street, and SUP2026-00010, SUP2026-00011, and SUP2026-00012, submitted by 272 Hurricane Shoals LLC for 272 Hurricane Shoals Road.

Coming up

Several meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **Downtown Development Authority** – Aug. 10. Agenda includes a medical office building project by DAS Investments, LLC, an intergovernmental agreement with the city for repairs, maintenance, and insurance, a contract for Terra Alma Phase II, a first amendment to a hotel management agreement, and Component II of the RevPAR Hotel Asset Manager. A citizen comment period and an executive session on real estate are also listed.
• **Lawrenceville Arts Commission** – Aug. 11. The commission will review its budget and discuss permanent and temporary art projects. Citizen comments are limited to two minutes per person.
• **City Council Work Session** – Aug. 12. Discussions will cover an amendment to RM-8 Townhouse Residential District lot development standards, rezoning requests for 737 Grayson Highway (RZM2026-00004) and 0 Sugarloaf Parkway (RZM2026-00006 and SUP2026-00006), a special use permit for 407 North Clayton Street (SUP2026-00007), and an ordinance requiring car washes to recycle water.
• **Heritage Trail Medallion Commission** – Aug. 17. The commission will discuss and vote on medallion recipient applications and discuss the Heritage Trail meeting time.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city's official website.

Lawrenceville City Council set to adopt FY 2027 millage rate; Planning Commission to hear special use permits

Lawrenceville's City Council was scheduled to hold public hearings and adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate at its July 27, 2026, regular meeting and a special call public hearing the same day. Minutes from those meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes — including the final adopted rate and any vote tallies — are not yet available in the public record.

City Council Regular Meeting — July 27

The Council's regular meeting agenda listed several items for consideration:

• **FY 2027 Millage Rate:** A resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate, following public hearings.
• **Zoning Amendment:** A proposed amendment to the RM-8 Townhouse Residential District minimum lot area requirements.
• **Rezoning Request:** RZM2026-00004, for 737 Grayson Highway.
• **Annexation and Rezoning:** ANNX2026-00002, for 0 Sugarloaf Parkway.
• **Contract Award:** A contract award for the Cedars Road to Sugarloaf Parkway DOT Project 13895.

Because only the agenda has been published and minutes are not yet available, the City Council's actions on each item — whether items were approved, tabled, or voted down — cannot be confirmed from the current record. Residents seeking the official outcomes should consult the City of Lawrenceville's published minutes once they are posted.

Special Call Public Hearing — July 27

A separate special call public hearing was scheduled the same day specifically to discuss and adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate. The agenda listed a single item: the public hearing and adoption of the FY 2027 millage rate. No vote tally or adopted figure is available in the current record.

Heritage Trail Medallion Commission — July 20

The Heritage Trail Medallion Commission meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026, was cancelled. No items were listed.

Coming Up

• **Planning Commission — August 3, 2026:** The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on special use permit applications at two locations:
• **SUP2026-00007:** Cory Acuff at 407 North Clayton Street.
• **SUP2026-00010, SUP2026-00011, and SUP2026-00012:** 272 Hurricane Shoals LLC at 272 Hurricane Shoals Road.

Residents interested in the special use permit requests or the FY 2027 millage rate outcomes can check the City of Lawrenceville's official agenda and minutes portal for updated records.

Lawrenceville council advances zoning, tax items to July 27; Stormwater Authority meeting cancelled

What was decided

The Lawrenceville City Council used a July 8 work session to move six items to its July 27 regular agenda, including zoning amendments and a purchasing contract. No final votes were taken at the work session itself, but the items are now queued for action later this month.

The items advanced to July 27:

• Zoning ordinance amendment regarding the RM-8 Townhouse Residential District
• Owen Herbert rezoning and special use permit at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway
• JCT Construction Group rezoning at 737 Grayson Highway
• SB 447 administrative update (held for discussion only at the work session)
• CINTAS Omnia purchasing contract (scheduled as a consent item for July 27)
• Alcohol Ordinance amendment regarding the Appeal Board

Also on July 8, the City Council held a special-call public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate. Chief Financial Officer Keith Lee presented the item. One individual spoke against the proposal, though the minutes note that person does not reside within city limits. The Council approved the hearing's agenda as presented, 4-0. The minutes do not indicate a final vote on the millage rate itself at that meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met July 6 to hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment changing the minimum lot area standards for the RM-8 Townhouse Residential District under the city's 2020 zoning ordinance. The agenda also included approval of the June 1, 2026 Planning Commission minutes and standard procedural items. No final vote on the zoning amendment was scheduled on the agenda. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority met July 13. The agenda listed a review of the July 2026 Treasurer's Report and a discussion of Terra Alma Phase II. Also on the agenda were approvals related to The Lawrence Hotel and invoices from Dickinson Property Sciences, Living Stone Properties, and Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission met July 14 to review prior meeting minutes and receive a budget update. The agenda also included discussions on temporary art and other projects. Minutes are not yet published.

Meetings cancelled

The Stormwater Authority meeting scheduled for July 15 at 6:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Heritage Trail Medallion Commission:** Scheduled meeting has been cancelled.
• **July 27 — City Council regular meeting:** Set to take up the six items advanced from the July 8 work session, including the RM-8 zoning amendment, the Owen Herbert rezoning and special use permit at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway, the JCT Construction Group rezoning at 737 Grayson Highway, the CINTAS Omnia purchasing contract, and the Alcohol Ordinance amendment regarding the Appeal Board.

Lawrenceville officials weigh FY2027 millage rate, townhouse zoning changes; meeting minutes pending

Millage rate hearing and adoption

The Lawrenceville City Council held a special-called public hearing on July 8, 2026, on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate, with a vote on adoption scheduled to follow. Public discussion was limited to 7 minutes per side, including rebuttal. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so the outcome of the adoption vote is not yet confirmed in the available record.

RM-8 townhouse district lot standards

Both the Planning Commission and the City Council took up a proposed zoning ordinance amendment affecting the RM-8 Townhouse Residential District. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 6, 2026, on changes to the minimum lot area standards under Section 102.7 of the city's 2020 zoning ordinance. No final vote was scheduled on that agenda. The commission's agenda also included approval of the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

The City Council work session on July 8, 2026, included discussion of the same amendment, specifically Section 102.7 Subsection B, to change the minimum lot area for the district. No public comment was allowed unless requested by the Mayor and Council. Minutes are not yet published.

Rezoning and annexation requests

The July 8 council work session agenda listed two rezoning and annexation items:

• ANNX2026-00002 / RZM2026-00006 / SUP2026-00006, filed by Owen Herbert at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway.
• RZM2026-00004, filed by JCT Construction Group c/o LJA Engineering at 737 Grayson Highway.

No decisions are confirmed in the available record.

Purchasing and alcohol ordinance

The same work session agenda included a cooperative purchasing contract with CINTAS under the CINTAS Omnia Agreement 211092607, and an amendment to the city's alcohol ordinance for updates to the Appeal Board. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Coming up

• **Downtown Development Authority — July 13, 2026.** The authority will review the July 2026 Treasurer's Report and discuss Terra Alma Phase II. The agenda also includes The Lawrence Hotel approvals and invoice approvals for Dickinson Property Sciences, Living Stone Properties, and Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP.

• **Lawrenceville Arts Commission — July 14, 2026.** The commission will review prior meeting minutes, receive a budget update, and discuss temporary art and other projects.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are reflected by agendas only; minutes have not yet been published. Residents should consult the city's official meeting records for confirmed outcomes and vote tallies.

Lawrenceville Council Budget Vote, Speed Camera Contract on June Agenda; Millage Rate Hearing Set for July 8

Recent Meetings: Agendas Posted, Minutes Not Yet Available

The Lawrenceville City Council's June 22 regular meeting agenda included adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Resolution and a vote on a contract with Blue Line Solutions for automated speed enforcement cameras using Flock Safety technology in school zones. Also listed were a joint easement and use agreement with Jackson EMC, a public hearing on zoning case BFR2026-0002 for Charles C. Chang at 351 West Pike Street, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Development Authority for Central Block economic incentives.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of these items — including whether the budget was adopted and the speed camera contract was approved — are not confirmed in the record.

ReCAST Advisory Board Met June 24

The ReCAST Advisory Board agenda for June 24 included routine procedural items: approval of the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes, followed by partner updates from the Georgia Center for Opportunity and Impact46, and a general ReCAST program update. The board also received public comments. No binding votes or financial decisions were on the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.

Development Authority Special Call June 25

The Development Authority's special call meeting agenda included approval of annual meeting minutes from January 27, 2026, plus discussion of an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lawrenceville and a letter of intent with 12 Brothers Venture Capital, LLC. Both items relate to Gwinnett tax parcels R5144 023A, R5144 030, and R5144 027. Minutes are not yet published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

Coming Up

July 6 — Planning Commission: The commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment changing minimum lot area standards for the RM-8 Townhouse Residential District under the city's 2020 zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of the June 1, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes and standard procedural items. No final vote is scheduled on the hearing item.

July 8 — City Council Work Session: Council will discuss an ordinance amending RM-8 Townhouse Residential District lot development standards (Section 102.7 Subsection B) to change minimum lot area. Also on the agenda: annexation and rezoning case ANNX2026-00002 / RZM2026-00006 / SUP2026-00006 for Owen Herbert at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway; rezoning case RZM2026-00004 for JCT Construction Group c/o LJA Engineering at 737 Grayson Highway; a cooperative purchasing contract with CINTAS under Omnia Agreement 211092607; and an amendment to the Alcohol Ordinance updating the Appeal Board. No public comment is allowed unless requested by the Mayor and Council.

July 8 — City Council Special Call Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate, followed by a vote on adoption. Discussion is limited to 7 minutes per side including rebuttal. This is the meeting where the property tax rate for the coming year would be set.

Lawrenceville Sets July 8 Vote on FY2027 Millage Rate; Recent Agendas Feature Budget, Speed Cameras

Lawrenceville’s City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate at a special called meeting on July 8, according to published agendas. That decision will set the property tax rate for the upcoming year. Meanwhile, agendas for three recent meetings – the City Council regular meeting, the ReCAST Advisory Board, and the Development Authority – listed a range of items from a nearly $[not provided] budget resolution to speed cameras and a land deal, though official minutes have not yet been released for any of those sessions.

FY2027 Budget and Speed Camera Contract on Council Agenda

At its June 22 regular meeting, the City Council’s agenda included adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Resolution (Item 11) and a vote on a contract with Blue Line Solutions for automated speed enforcement cameras with Flock Safety in school zones (Item 10). No vote totals or outcome are available because minutes have not been published. Other items listed for the same meeting:

• A joint easement and use agreement with Jackson EMC (Item 7)
• An intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Development Authority for Central Block economic incentives (Item 13)
• A public hearing on BFR2026-0002, a request by Charles C. Chang related to 351 West Pike Street (Item 8)
• Routine recognitions and consent agenda items

Because only the agenda is public, whether any of these measures passed remains unknown.

ReCAST Board Hears Partner Updates

The ReCAST Advisory Board met on June 24. Its agenda shows only procedural steps – approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes – followed by partner updates from the Georgia Center for Opportunity, Impact46, and a general ReCAST program update. The board also received public comments. No binding votes or financial decisions appeared on the schedule.

Development Authority Discusses Tax Parcel Agreements

A June 25 special call of the Development Authority listed three substantive items: approval of the January 27, 2026 annual meeting minutes, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lawrenceville, and a letter of intent with 12 Brothers Venture Capital, LLC. Both agreements concern three Gwinnett County tax parcels: R5144 023A, R5144 030, and R5144 027. No further details, such as sale price or development plans, are included in the agenda. Official minutes are not yet available.

Millage Rate Vote Scheduled for July 8 Special Call

The City Council will convene a special called public hearing at 7 p.m. on July 8 to hear comment on the proposed FY2027 millage rate and then vote on its adoption. The published rules limit discussion to 7 minutes per side, including rebuttal. This is the only item on that meeting’s agenda and represents the most immediate financial decision facing city officials.

Other City Council Items on July 8 Work Session

Before the millage rate hearing, the council will hold a work session the same day. Agenda highlights include:

• A zoning ordinance amendment to change minimum lot area standards in the RM-8 Townhouse Residential District (Section 102.7 Subsection B)
• Annexation and rezoning request (ANNX2026-00002 / RZM2026-00006 / SUP2026-00006) for Owen Herbert at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway
• Rezoning request (RZM2026-00004) for JCT Construction Group c/o LJA Engineering at 737 Grayson Highway
• A cooperative purchasing contract – CINTAS Omnia Agreement 211092607
• An amendment to the alcohol ordinance concerning the Appeal Board

No public comment is allowed at the work session unless requested by the Mayor and Council.

Coming up

The Planning Commission holds a public hearing on July 6 to discuss changes to minimum lot area standards for the RM-8 Townhouse Residential District under the 2020 zoning ordinance. No final vote is on that agenda. The City Council’s July 8 work session begins at 6 p.m., followed by the millage rate public hearing and adoption at the special called meeting. All meetings take place at Lawrenceville City Hall. Agendas and future minutes are posted at the city’s website.