Brookhaven public meetings in 2023

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will consider several requests for zoning variances regarding setbacks and impervious coverage. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from November 15, 2023.

• Variance for rear and side yard setbacks at 1033 West Nancy Creek Drive
• Variance for front-yard setback at 3606 Inman Drive
• Variance to increase impervious coverage at 2419 Cove Circle
• Variance to increase maximum impervious coverage at 1756 Buckhead Lane
• Variance for stream buffer and retaining wall setback at 2597 Drew Valley Road

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The December 20, 2023, meeting for the Brookhaven Board of Appeals contains only organizational and procedural items. No specific cases or new business matters are listed on this agenda.

• No specific cases or business items listed

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a work session to review upcoming agenda items for the regular meeting. Staff will present an update on communications for the North Druid Hills Bridge Replacement project and share results from the 2023 Community Development Annual Customer Service Survey, which tracks resident feedback on local development services. The council also plans to meet in executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, or potential litigation. No formal votes are scheduled for this work session.

• North Druid Hills Bridge Replacement communications update
• 2023 Community Development Annual Customer Service Survey presentation
• Executive session for personnel, real estate, and/or pending litigation discussions
• Pre-regular meeting agenda review

Urban Redevelopment Agency - Special Called Meeting

The Urban Redevelopment Agency is considering resolutions for New Brookhaven City Hall construction, including subcontracts and a change order for site conditions. The agency will also review budget amendments for the City Centre Infrastructure Project and the Ashford Dunwoody Multi-Use Path.

• Awarding remaining subcontracts for New Brookhaven City Hall construction in the amount of $26,032,481
• A change order for unanticipated site conditions at the City Hall construction site totaling $2,206,728.86
• Appointing a Secretary and Counsel to the Urban Redevelopment Agency
• Appropriating $2,900,000 of bond interest for the City Centre Infrastructure Project
• Transferring $500,000 from Ashford Dunwoody MUP Phase III to Phase I for right-of-way acquisition

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider zoning amendments for attached houses and accessory dwelling units. The agenda also includes proposals for several large-scale infrastructure contracts and budget amendments related to the SPLOST II referendum.

• Awarding a $2,382,175 bid to Diversified Construction of Georgia, Inc. for Murphey Chandler II Park
• A $1,021,200 road and stormwater maintenance agreement with Tri Scapes, Inc.
• Certifying the results of the November 7, 2023 SPLOST II Special Referendum
• Rezoning ordinances regarding attached houses and accessory dwelling units
• A $155,250 contract amendment with Jacobs Engineering Group for park project management

Development Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Development Authority will meet to adopt the FY2024 budget and review a financial report. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the transfer of the QT property at 3292 Buford Highway NE from the City to the Authority. Officials will also discuss the Buford Highway Activities Nodes Master Plan and the Brookhaven Comprehensive Master Plan.

• Adoption of FY2024 Brookhaven Development Authority Budget
• Transfer of QT property at 3292 Buford Highway NE from the City to the Authority
• Presentation on Buford Highway Activities Nodes Master Plan
• Presentation on Brookhaven Comprehensive Master Plan
• Introduction of new members and staff

Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee Meeting - Regular Meeting

The committee will review completed 2023 internal audits and discuss the upcoming 2024 Internal Audit Plan. The agenda also includes a Finance Director update and approval of September 19, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Review of completed 2023 internal audits
• Discussion of the 2024 Internal Audit Plan
• Finance Director update
• Approval of September 19, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests and ordinances to amend the city's zoning code. These items include changes related to accessory dwelling units and attached houses.

• Rezoning of 1088 Hedge Rose Court, 1908 East Roxboro Road, and 3024 Shady Valley Road
• Proposed age-restricted development at 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road (recommended for deferral)
• Ordinance amendment regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Ordinance amendment regarding Attached Houses

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider several budget amendments and contracts. Key items include appropriating $2,241,000 for the renovation of the 2665 Buford Highway building and approving a $4,489,333.90 construction contract for that facility.

• Contract with Hollandsworth Construction, LLC for $4,489,333.90 for 2665 Buford Highway renovations
• Appropriation of $2,241,000 from the Special Service District Fund for 2665 Buford Highway
• Acquisition of real property at 3068, 3074, and 3086 Osborne Road
• Contract with Office Creations for $393,161.49 for furniture services
• Agreement with Flock Group Inc.

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting Cancelled

The Brookhaven Planning Commission work session scheduled for December 6, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda contained only standard procedural headings.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The meeting agenda contains only procedural items and department reports. No specific legislative actions or decisions are listed for this work session.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a second public hearing regarding the FY2024 Budget. The agenda includes multiple items related to property acquisitions, condemnations, and intergovernmental agreements.

• FY2024 Budget Second Public Hearing
• Approval of settlement agreement with GoMarketing, LLC
• Resolution for the protection of Byrnwyck Greenspace
• Authorization to extend Intergovernmental Agreement with DeKalb County for 3292 Buford Highway
• Condemnation of 1401 and 1539 Briarwood Road for multi-use path project

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The November 15, 2023, meeting is a work session for the Brookhaven Board of Appeals. The agenda contains only organizational and procedural items with no specific new business or unfinished business listed.

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will review several variance requests regarding setbacks, impervious coverage, and buffers. These items include discussions on grading in a floodplain and fence height increases.

• VAR23-00036: Rear setback reduction and impervious coverage increase at 1094 Oakland Trace
• VAR23-00037: Grading, filling in floodplain, and stream buffer reduction at 3794 Ashford Dunwoody Road
• VAR23-00038: Front yard fence height increase at 1390 North Druid Hills Road

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY2024 Budget. The meeting also includes several items for consideration, including contract approvals and ordinance amendments.

• FY2024 Budget Public Hearing
• Contract with Charles Abbott Associates Inc. for $1,552,800 for permit and code enforcement services
• Change Order #2 for Ashford Dunwoody MUP PH II for $93,515.00 to Michael Baker International
• Change Order for Stormwater Rehabilitation Project on Shady Valley Dr for $8,301.00 to Response Environmental & Site Services, LLC
• Change Order for Freese & Nichols for $27,660.15 for Nancy Creek Stream Restoration Project

City Council - Work Session Meeting

This work session includes department reports and a presentation regarding the International Festival. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, and potential litigation.

• International Festival Presentation by Communications Director Burke Brennan
• Executive Session regarding personnel, real estate, and/or pending/potential litigation

Planning Commission - Retreat

The Planning Commission is conducting an annual retreat to discuss city vision and long-term planning. The agenda includes presentations on the Buford Highway Node Study, sustainability, and the Comprehensive Plan.

• HKS Buford Highway Node Study presentation
• Comprehensive Plan presentation by Blue Cypress Consulting and TSW
• Sustainability presentation
• Stormwater discussion with Public Works Deputy Director
• Legal update from City Attorney

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will discuss updates to the Public Safety Building's IT infrastructure and review energy-efficient construction incentives. The meeting also includes department reports and upcoming agenda items.

• Public Safety Building Information Technology Update
• Energy-Efficient Construction Incentives

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning ordinances and review a contract for design services for a proposed pedestrian bridge over I-85. The meeting also includes discussions on stormwater management amendments and appointments to the Brookhaven Convention and Visitors Bureau.

• Rezoning of 2751 Buford Highway from Industrial to Office-Institution
• Contract with Michael Baker International for $542,7pend761.71 for I-85 pedestrian bridge design services
• $195,000.00 task order for Stratfield Drive stormwater rehabilitation project
• Public hearing for rezoning ordinance ID #6524 regarding lodging code amendments
• Appointments of Chris Hardman and Juan Calle to the Brookhaven Convention and Visitors Bureau

Board of Appeals - Work Session

This meeting is a work session for the Brookhaven Board of Appeals. The provided agenda contains only organizational and procedural items with no specific cases or business listed.

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will review requests for setbacks and pavement area variances. The meeting includes discussions on unfinished business regarding Gail Drive and new business for Dresden Drive and West Nancy Creek Drive.

• VAR23-00030: Variance to increase front pavement area and reduce retaining wall setback at 1151 Gail Drive
• VAR23-00034: Variance to reduce front street and rear setbacks at 1615 Dresden Drive
• VAR23-00035: Variance to reduce rear and side yard setbacks at 1033 West Nancy Creek Drive

City Council - Work Session Meeting Cancelled

The Brookhaven City Council's work session meeting scheduled for October 10, 2023, has been cancelled.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will meet to discuss several ordinances regarding budget appropriations and property plats. The agenda also includes items for the disposal of city vehicles and service agreements for the Brookhaven International Festival.

• Ordinance ORD-2023-10-02: $72,000 appropriation from General Fund for Supplemental Communications Services
• Ordinance ORD-2023-10-03: $35,000 appropriation to Urban Redevelopment Agency for I-85 Vehicular Bridge Project
• Approval to surplus fourteen vehicles and donate four vehicles to Reinhardt University
• Agreement between Mercer University and City of Brookhaven for Brookhaven International Festival services
• Ordinance ORD-2023-10-01: Revised Combination Plat for City Hall

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The Planning Commission met for a work session on October 4, 2023. The agenda included a discussion regarding a retreat and standard organizational procedures.

• Retreat Discussion

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 2751 Buford Highway to change its designation from Industrial to Office-Institution. The meeting also includes a discussion on amending the city's lodging ordinances.

• Rezoning of 2751 Buford Highway from M (Industrial) to O-I (Office-Institution)
• Request for Special Land Use Permits at 2751 Buford Highway for four+ household living and increased building height
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 27, Zoning, Section 27-629 regarding lodging

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to review department reports and upcoming agenda items. The meeting includes presentations regarding federal funding and community engagement officer deployment.

• Deployment of Grant Funded Community Engagement Officers
• Federal Funding Report

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for 3090 Hermance Drive and the 2022 CDBG Annual Performance Review. The agenda also includes consideration of new ordinances related to tree preservation and capital improvements.

• Rezoning request for 3090 Hermance Drive from RS-75 to RS-50
• Public hearing for 2022 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Review
• Ordinance amendment regarding tree preservation, management, and maintenance
• Ordinance for Capital Improvement
• Resolution to transmit water efficiency code requirements to DCA

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Board of Appeals is holding a work session on September 20, 2023. The agenda contains only organizational and procedural items with no specific new business or unfinished business listed.

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will decide on variances for front pavement area and retaining wall setbacks at two residential properties.

• VAR23-00030: Variance request from April Ingraham to increase front pavement area and reduce retaining wall setback at 1151 Gail Drive
• VAR23-00031: Variance request from Shakeelur Rahaman to reduce rear setback for an accessory structure and retaining wall side setback at 1325 Citadel Drive

Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee Meeting - Regular Meeting

The committee reviewed an external audit report from Mauldin & Jenkins which found no financial statement findings but offered three management recommendations. The committee also reviewed completed internal audits regarding false alarm fees and bank account reconciliations.

• External audit recommendation to review checks for escheatment to the State of Georgia
• Recommendation for CVB to require pre-approval for cash disbursements
• Note that La Vista Park Special Tax District Fund expenditures exceeded revenues by $102,348 in 2022
• Internal audit recommendation to establish a review process for monthly false alarm vendor packages
• Proposed 2024 internal audit plan including Hotel-Motel Tax and Property Tax collections

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to review and approve a revised 2023 council meeting calendar. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss real estate.

• Approval of Revised 2023 Council Meeting Calendar

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will meet to discuss several ordinances, including fund transfers for park projects and updates to alcoholic beverage laws. The agenda also includes a contract for City Hall inspections and updates to the city's authorized position list.

• Budget amendment to move $600,000 from Stormwater Fund and $900,000 from General Fund to Briarwood Park Improvement Project
• Contract with NOVA Engineering for City Hall Special Inspections not to exceed $400,000
• Task order for Gresham Smith for Peachtree Creek Greenway PH II Right of Way Acquisition in the amount of $40,000
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 4 'Alcoholic Beverages' regarding drinking in public places
• Ordinance to recognize a Historic Brookhaven Neighborhood

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed video surveillance ordinance with City Attorney Jeremy Berry. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Bandalong litter trap system inventory.

• Discussion of Video Surveillance Ordinance by City Attorney Jeremy Berry
• Bandalong Litter Trap System Inventory Presentation

The council discussed a proposed video surveillance ordinance, hearing input from the City Attorney and staff about legal, funding, and implementation considerations. Staff requested 90 days to develop a draft policy and present it to the council in December. The mayor and council expressed agreement to allow that time. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the work session.

• Agreed to allow staff 90 days to draft video surveillance ordinance (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting Cancelled

The Planning Commission work session scheduled for September 6, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items and no substantive business was listed for discussion.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission is considering a rezoning ordinance to change the property at 3090 Hermance Drive from RS-75 to RS-50. The request includes concurrent variances.

• Rezoning Ordinance (ID #6488): Rezone 3090 Hermance Drive from RS-75 to RS-50

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for 3090 Hermance Drive to allow for a lot split. The approval is conditional upon the installation of a stormwater management system that captures and treats 115% of the combined impervious coverage for the two resulting lots.

• Approved June 7, 2023 Work Session minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 7, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval with conditions for rezoning 3090 Hermance Drive from RS-75 to RS-50 (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will review several requests for zoning variances involving setbacks, impervious coverage, and stream buffers. The meeting includes discussions on unfinished business regarding 1940 East Roxboro Road and new business for four other properties.

• VAR23-00019: Variances for driveway, gate setback, fence elements, and impervious coverage at 1940 East Roxboro Road
• VAR23-00025: Variances for front yard setback and paved coverage at 1309 Ragley Hall Road
• VAR23-00026: Variances for impervious coverage, side setbacks, and retaining wall height at 1254 West Nancy Creek Drive
• VAR23-00027: Variances for stream buffer reduction and impervious coverage at 1406 Cortez Lane
• VAR23-00028: Variance for stream buffer reduction at 1190 West Druid Hills Road

The Board of Appeals unanimously approved conditional variances for front yard setbacks, pool-related setbacks, and a stream buffer reduction. Two other variance applications were withdrawn.

• Approved conditional variances for front yard setback and paved coverage at 1309 Ragley Hall Road (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional variances for accessory structure and retaining wall setbacks at 1254 West Nancy Creek Drive (Unanimous)
• Withdrew impervious coverage request for 1254 West Nancy Creek Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional reduction of stream buffer from 75 to 64 feet at 1406 Cortez Lane (Unanimous)
• VAR23-00028 for 1190 West Druid Hills Road administratively withdrawn
• Withdrew VAR23-00019 for 1940 East Roxboro Road without prejudice (Unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2023 Work Session Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Board of Appeals held a work session on August 23, 2023. The agenda contains only organizational and procedural items with no specific new business or unfinished business listed.

The Board of Appeals conducted a work session to review staff recommendations for several variance requests. The minutes do not record any final votes or decisions made on these items.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to review departmental reports and upcoming agenda items. The meeting includes presentations regarding the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan and the Buford Highway Activity Node.

• Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan presentation
• Buford Highway Activity Node presentation

The City Council held a work session featuring department reports on park bond progress and the Buford Highway Activity Nodes Master Plan. No legislative actions were taken other than entering and exiting an executive session. Staff recommended removing geothermal requirements for the Murphey Candler Lake House to attract bidders.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for litigation and real estate (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close executive session (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss resolutions regarding a SPLOST II referendum and a special election for District 2. The agenda also includes several budget ordinances for shuttle services, tree canopy maintenance, and street light installation.

• Resolution to amend design contract for City Hall Project by $500,450
• Task Order to RESS for $198,000 for stormwater rehabilitation on Club Place
• Task Order to RESS for $253,000 for stormwater repairs on Victor Road and Dunwoody Trail
• Ordinance to appropriate $90,000 for Lenox Park shuttle service
• Resolution for $23,502.21 reimbursement to Chamber of Commerce for car show expenses

The City Council approved several budget amendments for city projects and called for a special election referendum regarding homestead exemptions. The council also accepted the resignation of Councilmember John Park and appointed Jennifer Owens to fill the District 2 seat.

• Appointed Jennifer Owens to District 2 Council Seat (Unanimous)
• Approved special election referendum to modify base year homestead exemption (Unanimous)
• Approved support for DeKalb County SPLOST II referendum (Unanimous)
• Approved $23,502.21 reimbursement to Chamber of Commerce for car show (Unanimous)
• Approved $500,450 increase to Fides Development LLC design contract (Unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 for Lenox Park employee shuttle service (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for tree canopy landscaping and pruning (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,500 for street lights on Cove Circle NE (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to review various department presentations and upcoming agenda items. The meeting includes presentations on the FY 2022 audit, greenspace updates, and a tree canopy study.

• FY 2022 Audit Presentation by Mauldin & Jenkins
• Greenspace Update Presentation from Parks and Recreation Director
• Tree Canopy Study Presentation from GIS Manager
• CMAR - City Hall Presentation by Bobby Campbell of McCarthy Barnsley

The City Council held a work session featuring department reports and presentations. External auditors reported a clean audit for Fiscal Year 2022, though they recommended internal control improvements for the BCVB and the Lavista Park Special Tax District Fund. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Received clean FY 2022 audit report from Mauldin and Jenkins
• Reviewed BCVB audit adjustments totaling $681,534
• Reviewed greenspace update showing a 41% increase in acreage since incorporation
• Reviewed tree canopy study confirming 48% coverage, exceeding the 45% goal

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss rezonings for Merry Hills/Toco Hills and Thomas M. Clarke properties, as well as several budget amendments and agreements.

• Ordinance to rezone property at 1424 Sylvan Circle from RS-75 to RS-50 with variances
• Management/Sponsorship Agreement for the Brookhaven International Festival ($119,462)
• Budget amendment appropriating $127,000 for pedestrian pole style street lights on Briarwood Way
• Agreement with Georgia Power for installation of street lights on Briarwood Way
• Lease extension with Delta Life Insurance Company for City Hall through 2025 ($33,602.23)

The City Council approved several budget amendments for infrastructure, including pedestrian street lights and multi-use path improvements. The council also confirmed judicial and commission appointments and approved a residential rezoning request.

• Approved appointment of Bryan C. Ramos as Chief Judge (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1424 Sylvan Circle from RS-75 to RS-50 with conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Candice Poucher to Arts & Culture Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Austin Harrison to Brookhaven Development Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved $119,462 sponsorship agreement for Brookhaven International Festival (Unanimous)
• Approved $127,000 for pedestrian street lights along Briarwood Way (Unanimous)
• Approved $378,000 for Briarwood multi-use path and Johnson Ferry parking lot design (Unanimous)
• Withdrew annexation and rezoning requests for Merry Hills/Toco Hills (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Board of Appeals is holding a work session to conduct organizational and procedural items. The agenda does not list specific cases or new business for discussion.

The Board of Appeals held a work session to review variance requests for two residential properties. No final decisions or votes were recorded for the variance requests; the meeting concluded with a vote to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will review requests for property setbacks and retaining wall modifications. The meeting includes a review of unfinished business regarding a single-family house at 3230 Osborne Road.

• VAR23-00006: Request to reduce side street setback from 20 to 10 feet and rear yard setback from 40 to 30 feet at 3230 Osborne Road
• VAR23-00022: Request to reduce retaining wall side setback and increase maximum height at 1303 Citadel Drive

The Board of Appeals approved conditional variances for a new single-family home on Osborne Road and a retaining wall on Citadel Drive. The board also approved the minutes from two June 21, 2023 meetings.

• Approved June 21, 2023 Work Session Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved VAR23-00006 for 3230 Osborne Road to reduce side and rear setbacks (3-1)
• Approved VAR23-00022 for 1303 Citadel Drive to reduce retaining wall setback and increase height (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss potential litigation and real estate. The council will also consider Resolution 6404, which calls for a referendum on annexation.

• Resolution 6404: Consideration of a referendum on annexation
• Executive Session regarding potential and pending litigation and real estate

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution RES 2023-06-123 to call for a referendum on annexation. This action follows a request from DeKalb County to allow voters to decide the matter during the November 7, 2023 election.

• Approved Resolution RES 2023-06-123 calling for an annexation referendum (Unanimous)
• Approved entering Executive Session to discuss potential and pending litigation and real estate (Unanimous)
• Approved closing Executive Session (Unanimous)

City Council - Public Hearing

The Brookhaven City Council is holding a public hearing to set the FY 2023 millage rates. Finance Director Oscar Medina will present the proposed rates.

• Setting of FY 2023 Millage Rates

City Council - Public Hearing

The Brookhaven City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the setting of the FY 2023 millage rates. Finance Director Oscar Medina will present the rates during this session.

• Public hearing for FY 2023 millage rates

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider setting various millage rates for the 2023 fiscal year, including the General Fund and special districts. The meeting also includes public hearings for multiple rezoning requests and the adoption of a Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.

• Vote on FY 2023 millage rates for General Fund (2.74 mills), General Obligation Bonds (0.49 mils), and special districts
• Public hearing for rezoning 1348 Windsor Parkway, 3147 & 3153 Osborne Road, and 1153 Victoria Street to Neighborhood Shopping
• Rezoning request for 1157 Victoria Street from C-2 to RS-50
• Rezoning request for 1424 Sylvan Circle from RS-75 to RS-50
• Resolution authorizing McCarthy Barnsley JV to award contracts for early release and design

The City Council unanimously approved five millage rates for the 2023 fiscal year and adopted the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. The Council also approved a rezoning request for a neighborhood-scale commercial development at Windsor Parkway, Osborne Road, and Victoria Street, subject to staff-recommended conditions.

• Approved FY 2023 General Fund millage rate of 2.74 mills (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 General Obligation Bonds millage rate of .49 mils (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Special Tax District millage rate of 6.450 mils (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 LaVista Park Special District millage rate of 1.600 mils (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Special Service District millage rate of 4.000 mils (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution RES 2023-06-05 adopting the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning LUP22-00007 for 1348 Windsor Parkway, 3147 & 3153 Osborne Road, and 1153 Victoria Street to Neighborhood Shopping (NS) with concurrent variances

City Council - Council Advance

The City Council will review updates regarding the Capital Improvement Program, specifically focusing on SPLOST II allocations. The meeting also includes discussions on whether to take a more proactive role in annexation applications within the city's area of influence and the level of leadership for regional transit projects.

• Review of SPLOST II allocation for discussions with DeKalb County and DeKalb cities
• Discussion on annexation support for areas west of Clairmont Road to the Fulton County line
• Evaluation of priority levels for Top End Transit along I-285 Express Lanes
• Update on Buford Highway transit efforts
• Review of May 2023 Merry Hills / Toco Hills annexation application involving 462 acres

The City Council held a mid-year advance meeting to discuss the Capital Improvement Program, annexation strategies, and transit projects. No formal votes were recorded on these policy requests. The council entered and exited an executive session to discuss litigation.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation (unanimous)
• Closed executive session (unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The June 21, 2023, meeting is a work session for the Brookhaven Board of Appeals. The provided agenda contains only organizational and procedural items with no specific cases or business listed.

The Board of Appeals held a work session to review five variance requests regarding stream buffers, retaining walls, impervious coverage, and setbacks. The minutes record staff recommendations for each item, but no final decisions or votes were documented.

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will meet to review several applications for zoning variances. These requests involve adjustments to stream buffers, retaining wall heights, and setback requirements at various residential properties.

• VAR22-00072: Request to reduce 75-foot stream buffer and increase retaining wall height at 3878 Ashford Trail
• VAR23-00018: Request to increase maximum impervious coverage and decrease side yard setback at 2697 Skyland Drive
• VAR23-00019: Multiple requests including driveway, gate setback, fence elements, and impervious coverage at 1940 East Roxboro Road
• VAR23-00020: Request to reduce 75-foot stream buffer at 2901 Parkridge Drive
• VAR23-00021: Request to reduce accessory structure and retaining wall side setbacks at 2484 Wawona Drive

The Board of Appeals approved four conditional variance requests for residential projects including retaining walls, a home construction, and a pool area. One request for impervious coverage was withdrawn, and one case was deferred to August.

• Approved conditional variances for stream buffer and retaining wall height at 3878 Ashford Trail (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional side yard setback variance at 2697 Skyland Drive (Unanimous)
• Withdrew impervious coverage request for 2697 Skyland Drive (Unanimous)
• Deferred VAR23-00019 for 1940 East Roxboro Road to August 16 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional variance to reduce stream buffer at 2901 Parkridge Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional variances for accessory structure and retaining wall setbacks at 2484 Wawona Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2023 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee Meeting - Regular Meeting

The Audit Advisory Committee reviewed final reports for the False Alarm Fee Processing Audit and the Bank Account Reconciliation — Collateralization Procedures Audit. Both audits concluded that internal control activities are effective with no exceptions identified. The committee also discussed the 2023 internal audit plan and upcoming meeting dates.

• Final Report: False Alarm Fee Processing Audit (concluded effective with no findings)
• Final Report: Bank Account Reconciliation — Collateralization Procedures Audit (concluded effective with no findings)
• Proposed 2023 audit plan items: General Fund disbursement procedures, Purchasing Cards, and Capital Assets
• Review of 3/07/2023 meeting minutes

The committee approved the March 7, 2023, meeting minutes. Members reviewed an external audit report with three management recommendations and two internal audit reports regarding bank reconciliations and false alarm fees.

• Approved 3/07/2023 meeting minutes

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will review the City Hall design and construction budget. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding AMR and EMS response times.

• City Hall Design and Construction Budget discussion
• AMR and EMS Response Times discussion

Council reviewed the 100% Design Development Package for the new City Hall and discussed critical failures in DeKalb County EMS response times. No final votes were taken on these items, though the Mayor indicated construction sign-off is expected at the June 28 meeting.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on FY 2023 millage rates and rezoning for the Buford Highway Overlay District. The agenda also includes several items regarding budget amendments and large-scale infrastructure and park contracts.

• Public hearing on FY 2023 Millage Rates
• Rezoning ordinance for Buford Highway Overlay District modifications
• $706,505.69 total for Kompan playground equipment and installation at Brookhaven Park
• $7,276,593.97 TriScapes agreement for Brookhaven Park improvements
• $273,276.00 task order to Gresham Smith for Peachtree Creek Greenway PH II right-of-way

The City Council approved several infrastructure and park projects, including a major agreement for Brookhaven Park improvements and right-of-way acquisitions. The Council also appointed a new City Clerk and approved budget amendments for the General and Capital Improvement Funds.

• Approved appointment of Sandra Bryant as City Clerk (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,276,593.97 TriScapes agreement for Brookhaven Park improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $706,505.69 for Kompan playground equipment and installation at Brookhaven Park (Unanimous)
• Approved $273,276.00 task order to Gresham Smith for Peachtree Creek Greenway PH II right-of-way (Unanimous)
• Approved $156,745.00 task order to THC, Inc. for Ashford Dunwoody Multiuse Path Phase I right-of-way (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to amend General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund budgets (Unanimous)
• Deferred rezoning ordinance for Buford Highway Overlay District to 6/28/2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 23, 2023 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The June 7, 2023, meeting is a work session for the Brookhaven Planning Commission. The agenda contains only organizational and procedural items with no specific projects or decisions listed.

The Planning Commission held a work session to review staff recommendations for several land use permits and text amendments. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss and vote on several rezoning ordinances affecting residential and commercial properties. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.

• Rezoning Ordinance (ID # 6320) to rezone property at 1424 Sylvan Circle
• Rezoning Ordinance (ID # 6110) for multiple properties on Windsor Parkway and Osborne Road
• Rezoning Ordinance (ID # 6349) to rezone from C-2 to RS-50 at 1157 Victoria Street

The Planning Commission recommended denial of a rezoning request for a neighborhood scale commercial development at Windsor Parkway, Osborne Road, and Victoria Street. The board recommended approval for several other rezoning requests and text amendments to the zoning ordinance.

• Recommended denial of LUP22-00007 for neighborhood shopping development (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval with conditions for LUP23-00004 rezoning at 1424 Sylvan Circle (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of TA23-05 Buford Highway Overlay District modifications (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval with conditions for LUP23-00005 rezoning at 1157 Victoria Street (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of TA23-08 Peachtree Road Districts text amendment (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of TA23-09 Special Purposes Districts text amendment (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval with conditions for LUP23-00009 Merry Hills Toco Hills rezoning (Unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2023 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council held a work session to review department reports and upcoming agenda items. The meeting included an incident summary regarding N Thompson Road and a presentation on the Power Engage Program.

• Incident Summary - N Thompson Road provided by Public Works Director Don Sherrill
• Power Engage Program PowerPoint Presentation by Brookhaven Police Lieutenant J. Kissel

The City Council conducted a work session featuring department head reports and a presentation on the Power Engage Program. No substantive legislative actions were taken during the open session. The Council unanimously approved entering and then closing an executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, and/or litigation.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel, real estate, and/or pending/potential litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a rezoning request for properties on Dresden Drive and Richwood Drive. The agenda also includes votes on technology upgrades, sewer easements, and right of way reimbursements.

• Rezoning of 1615 Dresden Drive & 1606 Richwood Drive from RS-75 to RS-50
• Contract to GC&E Systems Group, LLC for camera and access control upgrades: $55,650.77
• Contract to NWN Carousel for information technology upgrades: $287,339.33
• Ordinance ORD-2023-05-03 regarding a permanent sewer easement for Murphey Candler Lake House Project
• Right of way reimbursement contract with GDOT for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II

The City Council unanimously denied a request to rezone two properties to allow for a new single-family residence. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and a sewer easement agreement.

• Denied rezoning of 1615 Dresden Drive & 1606 Richwood Drive from RS-75 to RS-50 (Unanimous)
• Deferred update to Zoning Ordinance regarding House Bill 1405 (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,650.77 contract to GC&E Systems Group, LLC for camera and access control upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved $287,339.33 contract to NWN Carousel for IT upgrades at Development Services Center (Unanimous)
• Approved City of Brookhaven Grants Policy Update (Unanimous)
• Approved permanent sewer easement agreement with DeKalb County for Murphey Candler Lake House Project (Unanimous)
• Approved GDOT right of way reimbursement contract for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II (Unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2023 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The provided document is a procedural notice for a Board of Appeals work session. No specific cases, ordinances, or business items are listed in the text.

The Board of Appeals conducted a work session to review six variance requests regarding setbacks and fence height. The minutes record staff recommendations for conditional approval for each item, but no final votes or decisions are listed.

• VAR23-000011 (3064 Lanier Drive): Staff recommended conditional approval to reduce interior side setback
• VAR23-00012 (3881 Granger Way): Staff recommended conditional approval to reduce rear setback
• VAR23-00013 (2948 Skyland Drive): Staff recommended conditional approval to reduce interior site setback
• VAR23-00014 (2732 Drew Valley Road): Staff recommended conditional approval to reduce rear setback
• VAR23-00015 (1484 North Druid Hills Road): Staff recommended conditional approval to reduce retaining wall side setback and average front yard setback
• VAR23-00016 (1433 Sheridan Road): Staff recommended conditional approval to increase maximum front yard fence height

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will review six new business items regarding property variances. These requests include reductions to interior side, rear, and front yard setbacks, as well as an increase in maximum fence height.

• VAR23-00011: Interior side setback reduction at 3064 Lanier Drive
• VAR23-00012: Rear setback reduction at 3881 Granger Way
• VAR23-00013: Interior side setback reduction at 2948 Skyland Drive
• VAR23-00014: Rear setback reduction at 2732 Drew Valley Road
• VAR23-00015: Retaining wall side and average front yard setback reductions at 1484 North Druid Hills Road

The Board of Appeals unanimously approved five conditional variances for setbacks and retaining walls. A sixth variance to increase a front yard fence height was approved in a 3-1 vote.

• Approved conditional variance for interior side setback at 3064 Lanier Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional variance for rear setback at 3881 Granger Way (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional variance for interior side setback at 2948 Skyland Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional variance for rear setback at 2732 Drew Valley Road (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional variance for retaining wall side and average front yard setbacks at 1484 North Druid Hills Road (Unanimous)
• Approved variance to increase front yard fence height at 1433 Sheridan Road (3-1)
• Approved April 19, 2023 Work Session Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on specific city projects. The agenda includes an update on the Green Communities Application and the Buford Highway/SR13 Streetscape Project.

• Green Communities Application Update
• Buford Highway/SR13 Streetscape Project Update

City Council directed vendors to create construction documents for higher medians on the Buford Highway/SR13 Streetscape Project to improve pedestrian safety. The project includes landscaping enhancements with an early estimate of $864,451, though higher medians may add $400,000 to $450,000 in costs. The City will present these recommendations to GDOT for a change order.

• Directed vendor to create documents for higher medians on Buford Highway for GDOT review
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel and pending litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (3-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 2751 Buford Highway to change the property from Industrial to Office-Institution. The council will also consider several ordinances and contract awards.

• Rezoning of 2751 Buford Highway from M (Industrial) to OI (Office-Institution)
• Approval of $120,000 change order for Ashford Dunwoody MUP PH III design
• $499,720 contract award to Integrated Science & Engineering for MS4 inventory
• Resolution to adopt sustainability ordinances for Green Community certification
• Ordinance amendments regarding fire prevention open burning and plumbing/mechanical codes

The City Council denied a rezoning application for 2751 Buford Highway and subsequently approved the applicant's request to withdraw the application. Council also approved a civility resolution, updates to fire and plumbing codes, and a $120,000 infrastructure change order.

• Denied rezoning of 2751 Buford Highway from Industrial to Office-Institution (0-4)
• Approved withdrawal of rezoning application for 2751 Buford Highway (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution RES-2023-05-01 pledging to practice and promote civility (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance ORD-2023-05-01 prohibiting open flames in urban camping sites (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance ORD-2023-05-02 updating energy codes and electronic permitting (Unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 change order to Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering for Ashford Dunwoody MUP PH III (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution RES-2023-05-02 to adopt sustainability ordinances (Unanimous)
• Approved application for US Department of Justice 2023 Smart Policing Initiative Grant (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning ordinances and proposed amendments to the city's zoning code. The agenda includes requests to change residential density at specific properties and updates to land use requirements for the Buford Highway Overlay District.

• Rezoning 1615 Dresden Drive & 1606 Richwood Drive from RS-75 to RS-50
• Rezoning 1424 Sylvan Circle from RS-75 to RS-50
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 27 regarding Buford Highway Overlay District land use
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 27 for House Bill 1405 update

The commission voted 4-1 to recommend denial of a rezoning request for 1615 Dresden Drive and 1606 Richwood Drive from RS-75 to RS-50 with concurrent variances. Two other rezoning items were deferred to June 7, and a text amendment updating House Bill 1405 was recommended favorably. The meeting also approved previous minutes and adjourned.

• Recommended denial of rezoning LUP23-00002 for 1615 Dresden Drive & 1606 Richwood Drive (4-1)
• Deferred rezoning LUP23-00004 for 1424 Sylvan Circle to June 7 (unanimous)
• Deferred text amendment TA23-05 for Buford Highway Overlay District to June 7 (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable text amendment TA23-05 for House Bill 1405 update (unanimous)
• Approved March 1, 2023 Work Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 1, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The May 3, 2023, meeting is a work session for the Brookhaven Planning Commission. The agenda contains only organizational and procedural items with no specific new business or unfinished business listed.

The Brookhaven Planning Commission held a work session on May 3, 2023, discussing three new business items: a rezoning request at 1615 Dresden Drive and 1606 Richwood Drive, a rezoning request at 1424 Sylvan Circle, and two text amendments for the Buford Highway Overlay District and House Bill 1405 Update. No votes were taken as this was a work session; staff recommendations were noted for each item.

• Discussed rezoning at 1615 Dresden Drive & 1606 Richwood Drive (staff recommends approval with conditions)
• Discussed rezoning at 1424 Sylvan Circle (staff recommends deferral to June 7 meeting)
• Discussed text amendment for Buford Highway Overlay District (staff recommends approval)
• Discussed text amendment for House Bill 1405 Update (staff recommends approval)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session meeting to conduct roll call and receive department reports. The agenda includes a debriefing regarding Cherry Blossom from Communications Director Burke Brennan.

• Cherry Blossom Debriefing by Communications Director Burke Brennan

The City Council conducted a work session featuring department updates on park projects, infrastructure, and the Cherry Blossom Festival. No legislative actions were taken other than approving a motion to enter an executive session regarding litigation.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss potential and pending litigation (3-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a commercial rezoning request and the Community Development Block Grant 2023 Action Plan. The agenda also includes consideration of various ordinances, resolutions, and service acquisitions.

• Rezoning Ordinance (ID # 6110) for 1348 Windsor Parkway, 3147 & 3153 Osborne Road, and 1153 Victoria Street
• Community Development Block Grant 2023 Action Plan Public Hearing
• Application to the US Department of Justice Law Enforcement Mental Health Wellness Act Grant
• Settlement and Release Agreement between City of Brookhaven and BM&K
• Ordinance ORD-2023-04-03 regarding the Amended Authorized Position List

The City Council approved a budget amendment to fund a new public safety building using SPLOST funds. They also approved on-demand right-of-way acquisition services and updated the city's authorized position list. A rezoning request for a commercial development was deferred back to the Planning Commission.

• Deferred rezoning of 1348 Windsor Parkway and other tracts to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved application for US Department of Justice Law Enforcement Mental Health Wellness Act Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement and release agreement with BMK (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to change job titles for Parks Operations Manager and Public Engagement Specialist (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing Georgia Cities Week, April 23-29, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved on-demand right-of-way acquisition contracts for Gresham Smith, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT), and THC, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for SPLOST and CIP funds to provide funding for new public safety building (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals held a work session on April 19, 2023. The agenda contains only organizational and procedural items with no specific cases or business listed for discussion.

The Board of Appeals conducted a work session to review three variance requests. The minutes record staff recommendations for conditional approval for each item, but do not list final votes or decisions.

• VAR23-00006 (3230 Osborne Road): Staff recommended conditional approval
• VAR23-00009 (1042 Farmington Lane): Staff recommended conditional approval for interior side setback variance
• VAR23-00010 (1936 & 1940 Briarwood Court): Staff recommended conditional approval for parking requirement variance

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will meet to consider several variance requests. Items include setback reductions for a single-family house on Osborne Road and a parking requirement decrease for an animal service on Briarwood Court.

• VAR23-00006: Side street and rear yard setback reductions at 3230 Osborne Road
• VAR23-00009: Interior side setback variance at 1042 Farmington Lane
• VAR23-00010: Parking requirement decrease for an animal service at 1936 & 1940 Briarwood Court

The Board of Appeals approved conditional variances for a residential garage and parking requirements for an animal service. A request for residential setbacks was deferred to July. The board also elected a Vice Chairperson.

• Approved March 15, 2023 Work Session Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Elected Mike Dardano as Vice Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Deferred VAR23-00006 setback request for 3230 Osborne Road to 7/19/2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved with conditions VAR23-00009 interior side setback variance for 1042 Farmington Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved with conditions VAR23-00010 parking requirement variance for 1936 & 1940 Briarwood Court (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

This work session includes department reports and updates on specific city programs. The agenda features a stormwater program update and an update regarding the Brookhaven Multimodal Study.

• Stormwater Program Update from Public Works Deputy Director Tom Roberts
• Brookhaven Multimodal Study: Public Outreach Update by Alta Planning & Design, Inc.

The City Council conducted a work session featuring department reports and presentations on the city's stormwater program and multimodal study. No legislative actions were taken during the public session, though the council approved entering an executive session to discuss real estate and litigation.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for pending litigation and real estate (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (3-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider several budget amendments and contract awards. Items include funding for vehicle purchases, engineering fees, and a large-scale road repaving project.

• Contract award to C.W. Matthews for $4,383,169.80 for the repaving of Johnson Ferry Road
• Ordinance to appropriate $98,000 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund for two Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles
• Ordinance to appropriate $267,000 from SPLOST funds for an increase in fees to Lowe Engineers, LLC
• Resolution to appoint DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections to conduct the 2023 General Municipal Election
• Contract award to Blue Cypress Consulting for professional services for the Comprehensive Plan 10-Year Update

City Council approved several budget amendments and service contracts, including a major road resurfacing project. The council also authorized the DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections to conduct the 2023 municipal elections and established the scope for the inaugural Brookhaven International Festival.

• Approved $4,383,169.80 contract to C. W. Matthews for repaving Johnson Ferry Road (Unanimous)
• Approved $384,100 contract to Blue Cypress Consulting for Comprehensive Plan 10-Year Update (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution appointing DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections for 2023 municipal elections (Unanimous)
• Approved $98,000 from Vehicle Replacement Fund Reserve for two Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved $267,000 from SPLOST Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for Lowe Engineers, LLC fees (Unanimous)
• Approved On-Call Contractor Demand Services Contract with Autaco Development, Response Environmental & Site Services, and the Corbett Group (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution defining the scope and purpose of the Brookhaven International Festival for Oct. 21-22, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including March 28 meeting minutes and GDOT Non-Discrimination Agreement (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to review department reports and upcoming agenda items. The meeting includes presentations on the 2022 City Satisfaction Survey and an update on SSD Projects.

• 2022 City of Brookhaven Satisfaction Survey presentation by Robert Heacock
• SSD Projects Update presentation by Public Works Director Don Sherrill and Sizemore Group

The City Council held a work session to review a baseline resident satisfaction survey and receive progress reports on Special Service District (SSD) projects and the new City Hall design. No legislative ordinances were passed, though the council reached a consensus to monitor the condition of cherry blossom trees in Blackburn Park.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel and litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (Unanimous)
• Consensus reached to establish a baseline and monitor condition of cherry blossom trees in Blackburn Park

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review a rezoning request for 2751 Buford Highway and several budget ordinances. The meeting also includes discussions on naming a 4.07-acre tract and amending the City Charter.

• Rezoning of 2751 Buford Highway from Industrial to Office-Institution
• Resolution for MARTA electrical service line relocation at New City Hall project
• Ordinance to amend General Fund budget with up to $97,000 for design services
• Task Order to HKS, Inc. for Buford Highway Activity Node Plans for $97,000
• Resolution to name a 4.07-acre tract at 1712 Duke Road NE, 1731 Tobey Road NE, and 1739 Tobey Road NE

The City Council approved amendments to the City Charter regarding elected official salaries and board diversity. Council also authorized $97,000 for Buford Highway Activity Node Plans and approved several budget reappropriations. A rezoning request for 2751 Buford Highway was deferred.

• Approved Charter amendments regarding preamble, elected official salaries, and board diversity (3-1)
• Approved $97,000 task order to HKS, Inc. for Buford Highway Activity Node Plans (Unanimous)
• Approved $97,000 appropriation from General Fund for Buford Highway design services (Unanimous)
• Approved budget reappropriations for SSD, URA, and Debt Service Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved naming of 4.07 acre tract at 1712 Duke Road NE, 1731 Tobey Road NE, and 1739 Tobey Road NE (Unanimous)
• Approved change order for MARTA electrical service line relocation at New City Hall project (Unanimous)
• Deferred rezoning of 2751 Buford Highway from Industrial to Office-Institution (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting Cancelled

The scheduled work session for the Brookhaven City Council on March 23, 2023, has been cancelled. The original agenda included a presentation by The Sizemore Group regarding the Future City Hall.

• Cancellation of the March 23, 2023, work session

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will review multiple requests for land use variances. These include requests to reduce stream buffers, side setbacks, and rear yard setbacks at various residential properties.

• VAR22-00068: Increase impervious coverage at 2629 Drew Valley Road
• VAR22-00071: Reduce the 75-foot stream buffer at 1385 Ragley Hall Road
• VAR23-00004: Reduce stream buffer and interior side setback at 2597 Drew Valley Road
• VAR23-00005: Reduce stream buffer, allow grading in a flood plain, and reduce pool equipment side yard setback at 1693 Wayland Circle
• VAR23-00006: Reduce side street and rear yard setbacks for a new single-family house at 3230 Osborne Road

The Board of Appeals approved four conditional variances regarding stream buffers, impervious coverage, and setbacks for residential construction and additions. One variance request for a new house at 3230 Osborne Road was deferred. The board also elected JD Clockadale as Chairperson.

• Elected JD Clockadale as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Deferred election of Vice Chairperson to April 19, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Deferred VAR23-00006 setback variance for 3230 Osborne Road to April 19, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved VAR22-00068 impervious coverage variance for 2629 Drew Valley Road with conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved VAR22-00071 stream buffer variance for 1385 Ragley Hall Road with conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved VAR23-00004 stream buffer and side setback variance for 2597 Drew Valley Road with conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved VAR23-00005 stream buffer, floodplain grading, and pool equipment setback variance for 1693 Wayland Circle with conditions (5-1)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Board of Appeals meeting consists of organizational and procedural items. No specific cases or new business topics are listed in the provided agenda.

The Board of Appeals held a work session to review several variance requests. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes; staff recommendations for conditional approval were noted for four properties, and one request was deferred.

• VAR22-00068 (2629 Drew Valley Road): Staff recommended conditional approval
• VAR22-00071 (1385 Ragley Hall): Staff recommended conditional approval
• VAR22-00004 (2597 Drew Valley Road): Staff recommended conditional approval to reduce stream buffer
• VAR22-00005 (1693 Wayland Circle): Staff recommended conditional approval to reduce stream buffer and interior side setback
• VAR22-0006 (3230 Osborne Road): Request deferred to April 19th meeting

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates and presentations. Discussion items include an update on the Buford Highway Moratorium and a presentation regarding the All Hazards Plan.

• Buford Highway Moratorium Update by Sam Trust
• All Hazards Plan Presentation by Sergeant Matthew Murray

The City Council held a work session consisting of department reports and presentations. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded; the session focused on project updates and planning reviews.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including updates to the city charter and out-of-store marketing device regulations. The agenda also includes requests for stormwater repair funding and a project agreement for the Ashford Dunwoody Road Corridor.

• Appointment of Jeremy Berry of Chilivis Grubman Warner & Berry LLP as Interim City Attorney
• Ordinance ORD-2023-03-01 regarding out-of-store marketing devices
• Ordinance ORD-2023-03-02 to amend the City Charter regarding elected official salaries and board diversity
• Ordinance ORD-2023-03-03 to appropriate up to $78,000 for Dresden Drive water line repairs
• Task Order for RESS for $116,510.00 for stormwater infrastructure repairs at 2396 Coosawattee Road

The City Council appointed Jeremy Berry as Interim City Attorney and passed a first reading of an ordinance to amend the City Charter. The council also approved emergency funding for water line repairs and a project agreement for a multiuse path. Several administrative contracts and the DeKalb County All Hazard Mitigation Plan were adopted via consent agenda.

• Appointed Jeremy Berry as Interim City Attorney (Unanimous)
• Approved first read of Charter amendments including a new preamble and salary changes (3-1)
• Approved $78,000 from General Fund for emergency waterline repairs on Dresden Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved $116,510 task order for stormwater infrastructure repairs at 2396 Coosawattee Road (Unanimous)
• Approved project agreement with Central Perimeter Community Improvement District for Ashford Dunwoody Road multiuse path (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to amend out-of-store marketing device codes (Unanimous)
• Approved retainer for Chilivis Grubman Warner & Berry LLP and solicitor Schwarz Law Firm, LLC (Unanimous)
• Adopted DeKalb County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan (Unanimous)

Brookhaven Advisory Audit Committee Meeting - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Audit Advisory Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from December 2022, receive an update on current internal audits, and discuss the proposed 2023 Audit Plan. The committee will also set dates for future meetings in June, September, and December 2023.

• Review and approval of December 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Current internal audit update
• Discussion of 2023 Audit Plan
• Scheduling of future 2023 meetings (June 20, September 19, December 12)

The committee approved the meeting minutes from December 6, 2022. Members received updates on an ongoing internal audit regarding false alarm fees and the 2023 audit plan. The committee also established the meeting schedule for the remainder of 2023.

• Approved 12/06/2022 meeting minutes
• Scheduled 2023 meetings for June 20th, September 19th, and December 12th

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven Planning Commission will hold a work session meeting with a single substantive item: a presentation from the Georgia Forestry Foundation. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Georgia Forestry Foundation presentation

The Planning Commission held a work session featuring a presentation from the Georgia Forestry Foundation. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Received presentation from Georgia Forestry Foundation regarding mass timber for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application for 2751 Buford Highway, seeking to change the property from Industrial (M) to Office-Institution (O-I) with concurrent variances, a special land use permit for four+-household living, and a special land use permit to increase building height. The meeting also includes election of chairperson and vice chairperson, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Rezoning of 2751 Buford Highway from M (Industrial) to O-I (Office-Institution)
• Concurrent variances for the rezoning
• Special Land Use Permit to allow four+-household living
• Special Land Use Permit to increase building height
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval with conditions for a rezoning request to convert an office building into an apartment community. The commission also approved specific requests for open space and amenity space while denying a request to waive streetscape requirements.

• Recommended approval of rezoning and special land use permits for 2751 Buford Highway (5-1)
• Denied waiver of streetscape requirement for 2751 Buford Highway (Unanimous)
• Approved open space request for 2751 Buford Highway with conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved amenity space component for 2751 Buford Highway with conditions (Unanimous)
• Elected Stan Segal as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Elected Conor Sen as Vice Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Approved February 1, 2023 Work Session minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved February 1, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)

Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority will consider and vote on a lease agreement between the City and SSP Dresden Park, LLC. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Consideration and approval of lease agreement with SSP Dresden Park, LLC

The Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority approved a lease agreement with SSP Dresden Park, LLC for a property on Dresden Drive. The site will serve as a staging area for construction and will be operated as a public park for 50 years before reverting to the City.

• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with SSP Dresden Park, LLC for Dresden Drive property (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider votes on three rezoning items, including a proposal by Tellus Partners to rezone 3 Corporate Boulevard from Industrial to Office-Institution with variances and a special land use permit for four-plus household living and increased building height. A second rezoning would change properties at 1348 Windsor Parkway and adjacent lots from commercial and single-family to Neighborhood Shopping. A third item is a zoning ordinance amendment. The Council will also vote on appointing Susan Sim Oh to the Explore Brookhaven board and consider increasing the City Manager's purchasing authority.

• Rezoning ORDRZ-2023-02-02: Tellus Partners — 3 Corporate Blvd from M (Industrial) to O-I (Office-Institution) with variances and special land use permits (deferred from Jan 24)
• Rezoning (ID #6110): Structure Properties — 1348 Windsor Pkwy, 3147 & 3153 Osborne Rd, 1153 Victoria St from C-1/Rs-75 to Ns (Neighborhood Shopping)
• Rezoning ORDRZ-2023-02-03: Ordinance to amend Chapter 27 Zoning Code (Community Development Director Linda Abaray)
• Resolution RES-2023-02-11: Appointment of Susan Sim Oh to Brookhaven Convention and Visitors Bureau (Explore Brookhaven)
• Resolution RES-2023-02-12: Revising Purchasing Policy to increase City Manager's purchasing authority (applicant requested deferral)

City Council approved a rezoning request to convert an office building into 165 multifamily units. The council also increased the annual interior inspection requirement for multifamily rental housing and raised the City Manager's purchasing authority.

• Approved rezoning of 3 Corporate Boulevard from Industrial to Office-Institution for 165 multifamily units (Unanimous)
• Deferred rezoning application for 1348 Windsor Parkway, 3147 & 3153 Osborne Road, and 1153 Victoria Street for 60 days (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 27 Zoning Ordinance to clarify and clean up language (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Susan Sim Oh to the Brookhaven Convention and Visitors Bureau (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Sec. 16-9 increasing annual multifamily rental interior inspections from 1/3 to 1/2 of units (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing City Manager purchasing authority from $50,000 to $100,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Top End Transit Committee Trails Agreement Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved assignment of leases and contracts from Delta Life Insurance Company to 4370 Peachtree LLC (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a work session to review upcoming agenda items. A presentation on a film production webpage is scheduled from the Community Development Director. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Film Production Webpage Presentation by Community Development Director Linda Abaray

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals is holding a work session on February 22, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, roll call, organizational and procedural items, unfinished business, new business, adjournment) with no specific cases, ordinances, or public hearings listed.

• Meeting is a work session, not a regular hearing
• No specific appeals, variances, or other cases on the agenda
• Meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at 4362 Peachtree Road

The Board of Appeals held a work session to review several variance requests. The minutes record staff recommendations for conditional approval for all listed items, but no final votes or decisions were recorded.

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will consider five variance applications at its regular meeting. Items include requests to reduce a 75-foot stream buffer, increase impervious coverage, and reduce front and side setbacks at specific residential properties.

• VAR22-00065: Manish Dube seeks to reduce the 75-foot stream buffer at 3924 Ashford Dunwoody Road
• VAR22-00068: James Lawson requests increased impervious coverage at 2629 Drew Valley Road
• VAR22-00061: Louis Yan asks to reduce the front street setback at 2719 Winding Lane
• VAR23-00063: David Kiefer seeks variances for impervious coverage, front yard paved coverage, and retaining wall side setback at 1509 Grant Drive
• VAR22-00074: Samuel Carrath requests variances for stream buffer, interior side setback, and average front yard setback at 2760 Tryon Place

City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will consider several action items, including a $1,929,958.04 contract for the W. Nancy Creek Drive Bridge, a $49,255 change order for multi-use path design, and an ordinance to amend tree preservation rules. They will also vote on appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Arts and Culture Commission, and Planning Commission, as well as resolutions on park improvements and a request for a pilot local choice voting program.

• Contract with Southeastern Site Development for $1,929,958.04 for W. Nancy Creek Drive Bridge construction
• Change order for $49,255 for ADR MUP PHII Design along Ashford Dunwoody Road
• Ordinance ORD-2023-02-01 to amend Chapter 14 tree preservation regulations
• Resolution RES-2023-02-10: RAISE 2023 Application for Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II
• Resolution RES-2023-02-05: Request to be pilot community for Local Choice Voting

The City Council approved a contract for the West Nancy Creek Drive bridge and a resolution to request a local choice voting pilot for 2023. The council also approved several board appointments, budget reallocations, and park improvement plans.

• Approved $1,929,958.04 contract with Southeastern Site Development for W. Nancy Creek Drive Bridge (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to ask Georgia General Assembly to select Brookhaven as a pilot for Local Choice Voting in 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $49,255.00 change order for Michael Baker International for multi-use path design (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Ariana Bryant and Jerry Goebeler to Convention and Visitors Bureau (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Brian D. Brown to Arts and Culture Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sharletta McKinney to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to add Survivorship of Preserved and Planted Trees section to city code (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 budget amendment for year-end clean up and reallocations (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will receive an update from the Art and Cultural Commission, review upcoming agenda items, and may hold an executive session for personnel, real estate, or litigation matters.

• Art and Cultural Commission Update Presentation by Chair Lauren Kiefer
• Pre-regular meeting agenda review
• Possible executive session for personnel, real estate, or pending/potential litigation

The City Council conducted a work session featuring reports from city departments and a presentation from the Art and Cultural Commission. No legislative actions were taken during the session other than entering and exiting an executive session. Several items were noted for future consideration at the regular meeting.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for pending/potential litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (Unanimous)

Urban Redevelopment Agency - Special Called Meeting

The Urban Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider the 2023 fiscal year budget and supplemental resolution for Series 2023A Bonds. The agency will also review a resolution to appoint Sandra Bryant as Assistant Secretary.

• Resolution RES-2023-02-07: Appointing Sandra Bryant as Assistant Secretary
• Presentation on 2023A Bonds pricing
• Resolution RES-2023-02-06: Supplemental resolution for Series 2023A Bond terms
• Ordinance ORD-2023-02-03: Adoption of the 2023 fiscal year budget

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

This is a procedural work session of the Brookhaven Planning Commission. The agenda contains only standard organizational items such as roll call and adjournment, with no new business, unfinished business, or public hearings listed. No decisions or discussions of specific projects, ordinances, or contracts are scheduled.

The Planning Commission held a work session to discuss a land use proposal for several properties. Staff recommended conditional approval for the request. No final votes or other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Staff recommended conditional approval for LUP22-00007 (1348 Windsor Parkway, 3147 & 3153 Osborne Road, and 1153 Victoria Street)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application from Structure Properties, LLC to rezone properties at 1348 Windsor Parkway, 3147 & 3153 Osborne Road, and 1153 Victoria Street from C-1 and Rs-15 to NS (Neighborhood Shopping) with concurrent variances for a neighborhood-scale commercial project. They will also discuss a zoning audit text amendment (TA23-01). The meeting includes approval of minutes from January 4, 2023.

• Rezoning application LUP22-00007 for 1348 Windsor Parkway, 3147 & 3153 Osborne Road, and 1153 Victoria Street
• Proposed rezoning from C-1 and Rs-15 to NS (Neighborhood Shopping)
• Concurrent variances for neighborhood-scale commercial development
• Zoning audit text amendment TA23-01
• Approval of January 4, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended favorable approval for a mixed-use development rezoning request and an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance. The commission also approved the minutes from two January meetings.

• Recommended favorable approval of rezoning LUP22-00007 for mixed-use development at 1348 Windsor Parkway, 3147 & 3153 Osborne Road, and 1153 Victoria Street (Unanimous)
• Recommended favorable approval of TA23-01 to amend Chapter 27 Zoning Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2023 Work Session Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Council Advance

The Brookhaven City Council is holding a Council Advance work session to discuss three focus areas: an update on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a review of annexation policy, and a proposed Local Small Business Enterprise Procurement Policy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only retreat.

• CIP update presented by Steve Chapman
• Annexation policy discussion led by Christian Sigman
• Local Small Business Enterprise Procurement Policy review led by Shakera Hall

City Council decided to amend the Special Service District (SSD) policy so that SSD taxes are paid only after a Special Tax District tax expires to avoid double taxation during annexation. Council also deferred a proposed local small business enterprise procurement policy until June 2023.

• Decided to amend SSD Policy to ensure SSD tax is paid after the Special Tax District tax expires
• Directed management to bring the Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) procurement policy back for discussion in June 2023
• Directed staff to proceed with current bidding and RFPs without the proposed LSBE policy
• Directed a name change for Special Service District projects to 'ROW to Major Corridor Beautification'

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a work session to discuss and review the remaining seven recommendations from the Charter Review Commission, as well as a schematic design for a new City Hall. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Police Department's 2023 Community Engagement Action Plan and a leadership development program.

• Charter Review Commission recommendations review — seven resolutions remaining of eight total
• New City Hall schematic design presentation by City Manager Christian Sigman and Sizemore Group
• Community Engagement Action Plan 2023 presented by Police Sergeant Martinez
• Police Department Leadership Development Program by Bill Dickinson of C3Leadership

The City Council reviewed schematic designs for a new $78 million City Hall and a community engagement plan for the Police Department. Council members also discussed Charter Review Committee recommendations regarding mayoral term limits, salaries, and homestead freezes. No formal votes were taken during the work session.

• Reviewed $78M new City Hall schematic design (consensus agreement)
• Reviewed Brookhaven Police Department 2023 Community Engagement Action Plan
• Reviewed Police Department Leadership Development Program
• Directed City Attorney and City Clerk to add Charter Review recommendations to the 7:00 p.m. agenda

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests: a property at 3 Corporate Boulevard from industrial to office-institution (applicant requested deferral), a car wash at 2695 Buford Highway and 2024 North Druid Hills Road, and a zoning code amendment on parking and access. The council will also vote on a non-exclusive franchise agreement with Google Fiber Georgia LLC to install network facilities in public rights-of-way, and consider several resolutions from the Charter Review Committee regarding board appointments, term limits, and salaries.

• Rezoning (LUP22-00008 & LUP22-00011): Tellus Partners – 3 Corporate Blvd – rezone from M (Industrial) to O-I (Office-Institution) with variances; applicant requested deferral
• Rezoning (LUP22-00010): LUV Car Wash – 2695 Buford Hwy & 2024 N Druid Hills Rd – rezone to C-2 (General Commercial) conditional for car wash
• Ordinance ORD-2023-01-06: Non-exclusive franchise agreement with Google Fiber Georgia LLC for network facilities in public right-of-way
• Consent agenda includes $58,000 engagement letter with S&P Global for credit rating
• Seven Charter Review Committee resolutions on board diversity, mayoral removal powers, term limits, homestead exemption freeze, and official salaries

The City Council approved a franchise agreement with Google Fiber and updated zoning for bicycle parking. Several charter review recommendations were approved, including mayoral term limits and salary adjustments, while three resolutions regarding mayoral removal authority were denied.

• Approved Google Fiber Georgia LLC franchise agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved bicycle parking zoning amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for LUV Car Wash at 2695 Buford Hwy/2024 N Druid Hills Rd with trash and art conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to seek increase of mayoral term limits to three terms (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to seek modification of homestead exemption valuation freeze (3-1)
• Approved resolution to begin process for increasing Mayor and Council salaries (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution for diverse representation on boards and commissions (Unanimous)
• Denied resolutions regarding mayoral authority to remove City Attorney, City Clerk, and board members (2-3)

Board of Appeals - Work Session

The provided agenda contains only organizational and procedural headings. There are no specific cases, ordinances, or projects listed for discussion or decision.

The Board of Appeals held a work session to review four variance requests regarding stream buffers, setbacks, and impervious coverage. The minutes do not record any final votes or decisions made on these requests.

• Recognized Henry Saxon as a newly appointed Board of Appeals member

Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will review five new business items regarding property variances. These include requests to reduce stream buffers, increase impervious coverage, and reduce yard setbacks at various residential addresses.

• VAR22-00067: Reduce 75-Foot Stream Buffer at 3388 Woodrow Way
• VAR22-00068: Increase Impervious Coverage at 2629 Drew Valley Road
• VAR22-00069: Reduce Interior Side Yard Setback at 1672 Remington Road
• VAR22-00071: Reduce 75-Foot Stream Buffer at 1385 Ragley Hall Road
• VAR22-00073: Increase Impervious Coverage at 2457 Drew Valley Road

The Board of Appeals approved two conditional variances for setbacks and buffers and denied one request for increased impervious coverage. Two additional variance requests were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved conditional variance for stream buffer and front street setback at 3388 Woodrow Way (Unanimous)
• Deferred variance for impervious coverage at 2629 Drew Valley Road to 2/22/2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional variance for interior side yard setback at 1672 Remington Road (Unanimous)
• Deferred variance for stream buffer at 1385 Ragley Hall Road to 3/15/2023 (Unanimous)
• Denied variance for impervious coverage at 2457 Drew Valley Road (4-2)
• Approved December 21, 2022 Work Session Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved December 21, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

Brookhaven Public Facilities Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Brookhaven Facilities Authority is holding a special called meeting to approve the minutes from its January 25, 2022 meeting. No other items are listed for discussion or decision. The meeting will be held virtually and in person at City Hall.

• Approval of January 25, 2022 Special Called Meeting Minutes
• No new business, contracts, or financial items on the agenda

The Brookhaven Facilities Authority held a special called meeting to approve previous records. The only substantive action taken was the approval of minutes from a prior meeting.

• Approved January 25, 2022 Special Called Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will consider a moratorium on land-use petitions and permits in the Buford Highway Corridor, amend the SPLOST budget for sidewalk repairs, and vote on multiple charter-review recommendations including term limits, mayoral removal powers, and salary changes. Several public-works contracts and a stormwater repair task order are also up for approval.

• Ordinance ORD-2023-01-01: Moratorium on land-use petitions and permits in the Buford Highway Corridor Character Area
• Ordinance ORD-2023-01-02: Appropriating $38,218.06 from SPLOST for the Sidewalk Briarwood Road Project
• Task order for $127,740 for stormwater repairs on Donaldson Rd.
• Task order for $166,735 for intersection improvements at Caldwell Rd. and Redding Rd.
• Resolutions on charter review: term limits for mayor, mayoral removal of board members, city attorney, and city clerk, and salary for mayor and council

The City Council approved a six-month moratorium on land use petitions and development permits within the Buford Highway Corridor Character Area to develop a formal plan. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Multiple resolutions regarding charter reviews were deferred to a later date.

• Approved 6-month moratorium on land use petitions and development permits for Buford Highway Corridor (Unanimous)
• Approved $38,218.06 SPLOST fund appropriation for Briarwood Road sidewalk project (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Authorized Position List (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of maintenance positions from Parks & Recreation to Facility Services (Unanimous)
• Approved $127,740 task order for stormwater repairs on Donaldson Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved $166,735 task order for intersection improvements at Caldwell Rd and Redding Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved qualifying fees for Mayor ($480) and Council Districts 1 and 3 ($360) (Unanimous)
• Deferred seven Charter Review Committee recommendations to 1/24/2023 (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven City Council will hold a work session to receive a department update on the 2019 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant and discuss eight recommendations from the Charter Review Committee. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Update on 2019 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant by Strategic Partnerships Director Patty Hansen
• Review and discussion of eight Charter Review Committee recommendations (eight resolutions) by City Attorney Chris Balch

The City Council discussed recommendations from the Charter Review Commission and decided to defer resolutions 8-14 until further discussion. Only the recommendation to add a preamble to the Charter will be considered for a vote at the next regular meeting.

• Deferred Charter Review resolutions 8-14
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for pending litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (Unanimous)

Brookhaven Finance Corporation - Special Called Meeting

This is a brief special called meeting of the Brookhaven Finance Corporation. The only substantive item is the approval of minutes from a January 25, 2022 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of January 25, 2022 special called meeting minutes

The Brookhaven Finance Corporation held a special called meeting to approve previous records. The only substantive action taken was the unanimous approval of the minutes from the January 25, 2022 special called meeting.

• Approved January 25, 2022 Special Called Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Work Session Meeting

The Brookhaven Planning Commission is meeting for a work session on January 4, 2023. The agenda includes only organizational and procedural items, with no new business or public hearings listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions expected.

• Meeting is a work session only, no public hearings or votes on specific projects
• Agenda includes call to order, roll call, and organizational items
• No new business or unfinished business items are listed

The Planning Commission held a work session to review staff recommendations for several land use and text amendment requests. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Brookhaven Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 4, 2023, to consider several rezoning and land-use items. Key items include two rezoning requests for properties on Buford Highway and North Druid Hills Road, and an ordinance to amend bicycle parking requirements. The meeting will also include approval of previous meeting minutes and organizational items.

• Rezoning (ID #6113): Land Hill, LLC requests rezoning of 2751 Buford Highway from M (Industrial) to O-I (Office-Institution) with variances, a special land use permit for four+ household living, and increased building height
• Rezoning (ID #6111): Tellus Partners, LLC requests rezoning of 3 Corporate Boulevard from M (Industrial) to O-I with variances, a special land use permit for four+ household living, and increased building height
• Rezoning (ID #6150): LUV Car Wash Southeast, LLC requests rezoning of 2695 Buford Highway & 2024 North Druid Hills Road from C-2 and M to C-2 with variances conditional to allow a combination plat and modifications to a car wash
• Ordinance (ID #6151): TA22-06 to amend Chapter 27 Div 5 Sec. 27-791 regarding bicycle parking

The Planning Commission recommended favorable action with conditions for a multifamily conversion at 3 Corporate Boulevard and a car wash at 2695 Buford Highway. The commission also approved a zoning text amendment regarding parking and access and deferred one rezoning request.

• Recommended favorably with conditions rezoning of 3 Corporate Boulevard for multifamily development (5-0)
• Recommended favorably with conditions rezoning of 2695 Buford Highway & 2024 North Druid Hills Road for a car wash (Unanimous)
• Recommended favorably text amendment TA22-06 regarding Parking & Access and Terminology & Measurements (Unanimous)
• Deferred rezoning of 2751 Buford Highway to March 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2022 Work Session minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes with changes (Unanimous)