Chamblee public meetings in 2021

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the 2022 Budget Resolution and a resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain. The body is also reviewing the 2022 fee schedule and several zoning and variance requests.

• Resolution authorizing the exercise of the power of eminent domain
• 2022 Budget Resolution and 2022 Fee Schedule
• Rezoning and variances for 3311 Catalina Dr and 4011/4079 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
• Parking variances for 3127/3137 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd and 4783 Peachtree Rd
• Property exchange with Ashton Woods Healthcare Properties

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning variances and a resolution to exercise eminent domain. The body is also discussing the 2022 budget, the 2022 fee schedule, and various rezoning requests.

• Resolution to establish the 2022 Fee Schedule
• 2022 Budget Resolution
• Resolution authorizing the exercise of the power of eminent domain
• Rezoning and variances for 3311 Catalina Dr (Chamblee ILC) and 4011/4079 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd (Repose Chamblee)
• Parking variance for 4783 Peachtree Rd

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee is meeting to review the 2022 budget and receive an update on the dining guide. The agenda also includes a progress update from Discover DeKalb.

• 2022 Budget Update/Review
• Dining Guide Update
• Discover DeKalb November Update

The Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee approved a $5,400 Q1 Expedia campaign and additional funds for the Light Up Chamblee retailer decoration contest. The committee also accepted the November 17, 2021 minutes and discussed the 2022 budget, dining guide, and Discover DeKalb updates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Q1 Expedia campaign for $5,400 (unanimous)
• Approved additional retailer incentives for Light Up Chamblee: $500 first place, $250 second, $100 third (unanimous)
• Accepted November 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission is meeting to review the 2022 meeting schedule and provide a budget update. The body will also discuss PAC bylaws and the Suwanee Public Art Commission.

• 2022 Meeting Schedule
• Budget Update
• PAC Bylaws
• Suwanee Public Art Commission

The Chamblee Arts Commission unanimously approved changing its 2022 meeting schedule from the third to the fourth Wednesday of each month (January–October), with November on the 30th and December tentative. The commission also discussed the 2022 budget, PAC bylaws, and a possible 1% development solution for public art, but took no formal action on those items. The next meeting was set for January 26, 2022.

• Approved 2022 meeting schedule change to fourth Wednesdays (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for January 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted November 17, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to decide on the 2022 proposed budget and a purchase and sale agreement with Related Group. The board will also discuss development incentive strategies and property updates for the Vintage Pizza Lot and Pruitt Health.

• Action item: 2022 Proposed Budget
• Action item: Related Group Purchase and Sale Agreement for Keswick
• Action item: SLX Sale
• Action item: Peachtree Station 2021 Valuation and Tax Credit Report
• Discussion item: Development Incentive Strategy

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority approved the 2022 budget, authorized the sale of the SLX project to Northland Chamblee, LLC, and approved multiple agreements related to the Related Group's mixed-use development, including a restrictive covenant, easement, and a three-way land swap with the City and Keswick. The board also accepted the Peachtree Station 2021 valuation and tax credit reports. All votes were unanimous among the five members present.

• Adopted 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Authorized SLX sale to Northland Chamblee, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Related Group restrictive covenant and easement (unanimous)
• Approved Related Group purchase and sale agreement for land swap (unanimous)
• Accepted Peachtree Station 2021 valuation and administrative report (unanimous)
• Accepted Peachtree Station 2021 tax credit report (unanimous)

City Council Public Hearing

The Chamblee City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2022 budget. Citizen comments will be accepted, and an executive session is scheduled. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2022 budget
• Citizen comments
• Executive session

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board is meeting to review previous meeting minutes and discuss new business. The primary item for consideration is a request regarding the Chamblee ILC property.

• PZ2021-933: Rezoning, DCI, Variances and Waivers for 3311 Catalina Dr (Chamblee ILC)

The Design Review Board recommended approval of the rezoning, DCI, variances, and waivers for 3311 Catalina Dr, with conditions including denial of two waivers, approval of a dumpster variance with screening, and requirements for fenestration and trail connections. The recommendation passed unanimously 5-0 and will go to City Council. The board also approved minutes from September and October meetings.

• Approved September 1, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously 2-0.
• Approved October 27, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously 4-0.
• Recommended approval of PZ2021-933 (rezoning, DCI, variances, waivers) for 3311 Catalina Dr with conditions, passed 5-0.
• Denied Waiver 6 (granite curbing) and Waiver 9 (burying overhead utilities) as part of the recommendation.
• Approved variance #13 for dumpster placement between buildings and street, conditioned on screening from public rights-of-way.
• Required applicant to explore adding fenestration to building elevations facing Catalina Dr and Blackburn Way.
• Required applicant to work with city to connect proposed trail along Blackburn Way within existing right-of-way.
• Recommended reducing retaining wall heights along stream walking paths where practicable, with alternatives like gabion baskets.

Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review the October financial report and the 2021 valuation and administrative report for Peachtree Station. The board will also consider the 2022 regular meeting calendar.

• Peachtree Station 2021 Valuation and Administrative Report
• October Financial Report
• 2022 Regular Meeting Calendar

The board directed Peachtree Station to resubmit its 2021 valuation after the property's value dropped from $68 million to $45 million, citing the right to request another valuation under the MOU's 2nd Amendment. The board also approved the 2022 regular meeting calendar, including date changes for November and December due to holidays. The October financial report was presented and discussed, and the sale of the Collision Center property closed, netting $4.7 million.

• Directed Peachtree Station to resubmit the 2021 valuation based on the 2nd Amendment in the MOU (unanimous).
• Approved the 2022 Regular Meeting Calendar, with November 15 and December 13 dates due to holidays (unanimous).
• Presented and discussed the October Financial Report.
• Reported the sale of the Tables and Chairs property netted $2.5 million, used to pay down the loan balance.
• Reported the Collision Center property sale closed, netting $4.7 million.
• Reported a vehicle removed from the building next to the Vintage parking lot without incident.

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee will review the October Discover DeKalb update and discuss recommendations for 2022 marketing planning. The body will also establish its meeting schedule for 2022.

• 2022 Marketing Planning Recommendation
• 2022 DCAC Meeting Schedule
• October Discover DeKalb Update

The Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee approved a $5,400 Q1 Expedia campaign, additional prize money for the Light Up Chamblee retail decoration contest, and the 2022 meeting schedule. The committee also discussed the 2022 marketing plan and received a Discover DeKalb update on September hotel performance.

• Approved Q1 Expedia campaign for $5,400 (unanimous)
• Approved additional retailer incentives for Light Up Chamblee: $500 first place, $250 second, $100 third (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 DCAC meeting schedule with meetings every other month starting February (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from Sep 29 and Oct 27, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission is meeting to discuss a public art project for Rideshare Park and reconsider the 2022 budget. The body will also review feedback regarding the Developer's Guide to Public Art.

• Rideshare Park public art project
• 2022 Budget reconsideration
• Developer's Guide to Public Art feedback
• Bloomberg Foundation report

The commission unanimously approved a motion to add a site visit to Roswell, GA to the Chair's Report, with a trip possibly arranged for February 2022. The 2022 meeting schedule was postponed to the next meeting on December 15, 2021. The commission also discussed the 2022 budget, the Developer's Guide to Public Art, and a public art project for a new rideshare park.

• Approved adding a site visit to Roswell, GA to the Chair's Report (unanimous).
• Postponed the 2022 meeting schedule to the December 15, 2021 meeting.
• Accepted the October 27, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous).
• Adopted motion to adjourn (unanimous).

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review multiple zoning variances and a rezoning request for Repose Chamblee. The body will also discuss a compensation study, the Peachtree Boulevard North Gateway Project, and new police department positions.

• Rezoning, DCI, and variances for Repose Chamblee at 4011 and 4079 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd (PZ2021-915)
• Contextual setback variance for 1872 Hickory Rd (PZ2021-878)
• Streetscape variance for 1957 Commodore Dr (PZ2021-913)
• Variance and waiver for 3127 and 3137 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd (PZ2021-914)
• First reading of UDO Annual Amendments (TA2021-07)

The Chamblee City Council unanimously approved a contract with Find Great People for a job, compensation, and employee engagement study at a cost not to exceed $71,000. The council also unanimously approved several zoning items, including a contextual setback variance for 1872 Hickory Rd, a streetscape variance for 1957 Commodore Dr, and a one-year extension for the DCI at 5466 New Peachtree Rd. The rezoning, DCI, and variances for the 57-unit Repose Chamblee development at 4011 and 4079 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd were moved to a first read, and a variance and waiver request for 3127 and 3137 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd was postponed to December 16, 2021.

• Approved $71,000 contract with Find Great People for job, compensation, and engagement study (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for Peachtree Boulevard North Gateway intersection project (unanimous)
• Approved contextual setback variance for new home at 1872 Hickory Rd (unanimous)
• Approved streetscape variance with fee-in-lieu for 1957 Commodore Dr (unanimous)
• Postponed variance and waiver for 3127 & 3137 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd to Dec 16 (unanimous)
• Moved Repose Chamblee rezoning, DCI, and variances to first read (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension for DCI at 5466 New Peachtree Rd (unanimous)
• Approved new police department positions: Crime Analyst, Training Officer, Quartermaster/Fleet Manager (unanimous)

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council will conduct public hearings for multiple zoning requests and annual UDO amendments. The body will also discuss a compensation study and the Peachtree Boulevard North Gateway Project.

• Rezoning, DCI, and variances for Repose Chamblee at 4011 and 4079 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
• Streetscape variance for 1957 Commodore Dr
• Variance and waiver for 3127 and 3137 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
• Parking variance for 4783 Peachtree Rd
• Annual amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (TA2021-07)

The Chamblee City Council held a work session and public hearing on November 10, 2021, with Mayor Clarkson absent. The council conducted public hearings on several items, including a streetscape variance, a variance and waiver, and a rezoning for Repose Chamblee, and moved the Repose Chamblee rezoning and the UDO annual amendments to first reading. A parking variance for 4783 Peachtree Rd was deferred to the next meeting. All other staff action items were reviewed or discussed, with most scheduled for the next regular meeting on November 16, 2021.

• Conducted public hearing for 1957 Commodore Dr streetscape variance
• Conducted public hearing for 3127 and 3137 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd variance and waiver
• Conducted public hearing for 4011 and 4079 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd rezoning, DCI, and variances (Repose Chamblee)
• Deferred public hearing for 4783 Peachtree Rd parking variance to next meeting
• Conducted public hearing for DCI extension for 5466 New Peachtree Rd
• Conducted public hearing for UDO annual amendments
• Moved Repose Chamblee rezoning to first reading
• Moved UDO annual amendments to first reading

City Council Called Meeting

The City Council will meet to review updated revenue projections and budget requests for fiscal year 2022. The session includes discussions regarding ARPA funds and capital improvements.

• FY 2022 Budget Requests
• Updated Revenue Projections
• ARPA Discussion
• Capital Improvement Discussion

The Chamblee City Council met on November 6, 2021, for a called meeting that included presentations and discussions on updated revenue projections, FY 2022 budget requests, ARPA funds, and capital improvements. No formal decisions were made on these items. The council unanimously voted to enter and exit executive session to discuss personal matters, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss personal matters (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee will review updates regarding Discover DeKalb, Shop Chamblee, and Holiday Hoopla. Members are scheduled to discuss the 2022 budget and the Light Up Chamblee map.

• 2022 Budget Discussion
• Light Up Chamblee Map
• Shop Chamblee Update
• Holiday Hoopla Update
• Discover DeKalb September Update

The Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee met on October 27, 2021, and discussed several updates, including the September Discover DeKalb marketing report, the Shop Chamblee campaign, Holiday Hoopla, the Light Up Chamblee map, and the 2022 budget. No formal motions or votes were recorded at this meeting; all items were presented and discussed only. The committee's next meeting was scheduled for November 17, 2021.

• September 29, 2021 minutes: meeting cancelled
• September Discover DeKalb update: presented and discussed
• Shop Chamblee update: presented and discussed
• Holiday Hoopla update: presented and discussed
• Light Up Chamblee Map: presented and discussed
• 2022 Budget Discussion: presented and discussed

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission is meeting to review updates on the Arts Center business plan and the Buford Highway Cultural Corridor Designation. The body will also discuss the Developer's Guide to Public Art.

• Arts Center Business Plan Update
• Buford Highway Cultural Corridor Designation
• Developer's Guide to Public Art

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board is meeting to discuss new business regarding a specific property development. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings in September.

• PZ2021-915: Rezoning and Development of Community Impact (DCI) for 4011 & 4079 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd

The Design Review Board unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning and Development of Community Impact for 4011 & 4079 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, with conditions including variances and pedestrian connectivity to the Nancy Creek Trail. The board also approved the September 30 special called meeting minutes and discussed procedural updates.

• Approved September 30 special called meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of PZ2021-915 rezoning and DCI for 4011 & 4079 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd (5-0)
• Recommended approval of variances 1-3 and variance 4 as shown in conceptual grading plan
• Condition added: explore pedestrian connectivity to Nancy Creek Trail
• No vote on September 1 minutes due to lack of second

Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will review a bond resolution and related agreements for the Stein Group regarding LUMEN. The board will also consider annual reports for several properties.

• Stein Group Bond Resolution and Economic Development Agreement for LUMEN
• SLX Annual Report
• Trackside Annual Report
• Peachtree Station Annual Report
• Oliver Annual Report

The Downtown Development Authority approved the Stein Group bond resolution and the SLX and Trackside annual reports, all unanimously. The Peachtree Station annual report was deferred to the November meeting. The Oliver annual report was reviewed and discussed, with no formal action taken.

• Approved Stein Group Bond Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved SLX Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved Trackside Annual Report (unanimous)
• Deferred Peachtree Station Annual Report to November meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed Oliver Annual Report, no action

Downtown Development Authority Called Meeting

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority is holding a called meeting to discuss an action item regarding the Stein Group. The meeting includes a period for public comment and an executive session.

• Action Item #3089: Stein Group Incentive Discussion

The Downtown Development Authority met by teleconference and considered a bond resolution related to the Stein Group incentive. A motion to approve the resolution failed because no board member seconded it. Members expressed frustration over last-minute document changes, and a follow-up meeting was proposed to address the issues.

• Motion to approve Bond Resolution failed (no second)
• Follow-up called meeting proposed to address bond issues

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several variance requests for signs and setbacks and consider the second reading of a rezoning for Chamblee Park. The meeting includes discussions on bridge modifications and IT services agreements.

• Second reading of PZ2020-654 regarding Chamblee Park Rezoning and DCI
• Second reading of TA2021-04 UDO Amendment for Sewer and Septic
• Contextual Setback Variance for 1872 Hickory Rd (PZ2021-878)
• Sign Variances for 4166 Buford Hwy (PZ2021-898) and 3174 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd (PZ2021-900)
• Peachtree Road Bridge modification and Janitorial Services RFP

The Chamblee City Council unanimously approved several items, including a rezoning and development agreement for Chamblee Park with specific conditions, a sewer and septic UDO amendment, and a janitorial services contract. They also authorized advancing designs for a rideshare park and Peachtree Road Bridge modifications, and approved IT services and staff positions. A variance request for 1872 Hickory Rd was postponed to a later work session.

• Approved Chamblee Park rezoning and DCI with conditions, including $200K contribution to Perimeter Park Drive connection (unanimous)
• Approved UDO Amendment TA2021-04 on sewer and septic (unanimous)
• Authorized rideshare park design on Chamblee Dunwoody Way and Peachtree Road (unanimous)
• Authorized Peachtree Road Bridge modifications (unanimous)
• Approved IT and GIS services agreement with Interdev (unanimous)
• Approved janitorial services contract with General Building Maintenance, Inc. up to $165,615.84 (unanimous)
• Approved CPACS usage agreement for Arrow Creek Community Room for after-school and summer camp (unanimous)
• Postponed PZ2021-878 variance for 1872 Hickory Rd to Nov 10 work session (unanimous)

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council will hold public hearings on sign variances and consider a rezoning and development code amendment. The session also includes discussions on city staffing, bridge modifications, and service agreements.

• PZ2020-654: Chamblee Park Rezoning and DCI
• TA2021-04: UDO Amendment regarding Sewer and Septic
• Sign variance requests for 4166 Buford Hwy and 3174 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
• Contextual setback variance for 1872 Hickory Rd
• Peachtree Road Bridge modification

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will meet to receive a staff presentation regarding updates to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

• Staff presentation on Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) update

The Design Review Board held a virtual meeting and received a staff presentation on proposed draft amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The board discussed the amendments and asked questions of staff, but no formal decisions or votes were taken.

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee is meeting to review paid social media advertising for city events and brand awareness. Members will discuss the 2022 budget, including contracts for social media consultants and travel agent campaigns. The meeting also includes updates on Discover DeKalb and the Taste of Chamblee.

• Paid social media advertising for Sabores de Buford Highway, Taste of Chamblee, Holiday Hoopla, and Shop Chamblee
• 2022 Budget discussion including Social Media Consultant Contract and Online Travel Agent Campaign
• Buford Highway Social Media Influencer Campaign
• Yearly Dining Guide Update
• Know Atlanta Advertising

The Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee approved $7,500 for a two-page spread and four advertisements in Know Atlanta, and approved a total of $4,500 for social media advertising for Taste of Chamblee, Holiday Hoopla, Shop Chamblee, and brand awareness. A $500 allocation for Sabores de Buford Highway was withdrawn. The committee also discussed the 2022 budget, including potential continuation of the Expedia campaign and a possible visitor profile study.

• Approved $7,500 for Know Atlanta 2-page spread and four ads (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 for Taste of Chamblee social media ads (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 for Holiday Hoopla social media ads (unanimous)
• Approved $500 for Shop Chamblee social media ads (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 for brand awareness social media ads (unanimous)
• Withdrew $500 for Sabores de Buford Highway social media ads
• Accepted August 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will review financial reports and property updates. The board is scheduled to take action on the annual tax calculation for The Oliver and a special called meeting.

• Annual tax calculation for The Oliver
• Pruitt Health update
• Stein Group - Lumen Chamblee update
• Related Group - Chamblee Manor update
• SLX update

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved The Oliver's 2021 annual tax calculation and waived its ongoing annual report for 2021. The board also unanimously approved the executive session minutes from August 24, 2021, and called a virtual special meeting for October 19, 2021. Several project updates (Pruitt Health, Lumen Chamblee, Chamblee Manor, SLX) were presented and discussed without board action.

• Approved The Oliver annual tax calculation for 2021 and waived its annual report (unanimous)
• Approved executive session minutes from August 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Called virtual special meeting for October 19, 2021 at 6:30 PM (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority Called Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review strategic planning and public education approaches. The body will discuss the Economic Development Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Town Center Plan.

• Review of Economic Development Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Town Center Plan
• Tax Incentive Strategy deep dive
• Public Education Approach discussion

The Downtown Development Authority held a called meeting to discuss the future of its tax incentive strategy, noting that many goals from the 2017 Economic Development Strategic Plan have been accomplished. The board discussed priorities including public infrastructure, historic preservation, new concepts, job creation, and housing diversity, with staff to model options for housing diversity. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was discussion-only.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was discussion-only

City Council Called Meeting

The City Council is holding a called meeting to discuss the Economic Development Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Town Center Plan. The session includes a deep dive into tax incentive strategies and a public education approach.

• Economic Development Strategic Plan overview
• Comprehensive Plan overview
• Town Center Plan overview
• Tax Incentive Strategy deep dive
• Public Education Approach discussion

The Chamblee City Council held a called meeting to discuss the future of its tax incentive strategy, focusing on aligning the Economic Development Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Town Center Plan. No formal votes or decisions were made; the discussion centered on recommended priorities such as job creation, housing diversity, historic preservation, and public infrastructure. Staff will run models on housing diversity options and develop a communications approach for tax incentives.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was discussion-only
• Discussed aligning Economic Development Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Town Center Plan
• Identified tax incentive priorities: notice of intent, infrastructure, historic preservation, new concepts, job creation, housing diversity
• Staff to run models on housing diversity options and report back
• Staff to develop communications approach for tax incentives

City Council Called Meeting

The Chamblee City Council held a called meeting to discuss the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) update, which was presented by staff. No formal votes were taken; the item was presented for discussion and feedback. The proposed changes aim to streamline the development process, support adaptive reuse, and enhance pedestrian amenities.

• Presented UDO update for discussion (no vote)
• Reviewed proposed changes to open space, setbacks, and streetscape regulations
• Discussed alternative compliance options for adaptive reuse projects
• Considered increasing DCI threshold to 50,000 sf and removing acreage threshold
• Reviewed utility line undergrounding requirements and fee-in-lieu option

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission is meeting to review updates on the Arts Center business plan and specific mural projects. The body will also discuss the selection of public art and the Buford Highway Cultural Corridor.

• Arts Center Business Plan update
• Mural updates for Brandon Sadler and Lauren Stumberg
• Selection of public art
• 2022 project considerations
• Buford Highway Cultural Corridor

The Chamblee Arts Commission unanimously accepted the August 25 meeting minutes as amended. The commission heard updates on the Arts Center business plan, the completed City Hall mural by Brandon Sadler, and the ongoing mural by Lauren Stumberg, which may be reduced in size due to a remaining budget of $18,000. The 2022 project considerations item was withdrawn with no action taken. The commission also discussed a potential partnership with Brookhaven for a Buford Highway Cultural Corridor.

• Accepted August 25, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted September 22, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Withdrew 2022 project considerations (no action)
• Discussed Arts Center business plan phase I presentation
• Noted completion of Brandon Sadler's City Hall mural
• Discussed Lauren Stumberg's mural budget and possible MARTA funding
• Discussed creating a public art selection process
• Discussed Buford Highway Cultural Corridor partnership with Brookhaven

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the American Rescue Plan Act, employee benefits, and various contract awards. The body is reviewing several zoning variances and waivers for specific properties and the second reading of ordinances regarding alcohol and street naming.

• Rezoning and DCI for Chamblee Park (PZ2020-654)
• Variances and waivers for 4203 N Shallowford Rd and 5480 Peachtree Rd
• Second reading of Alcohol Ordinance Amendments
• Q2 Budget Amendments
• Hardee Ave Sidewalk Contract with DeKalb County

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council is conducting public hearings on several zoning requests, including a rezoning for Chamblee Park. The body will also discuss the American Rescue Plan Act and review various contract awards and ordinance amendments.

• Chamblee Park Rezoning and DCI (PZ2020-654)
• Variances and waivers for 1872 Hickory Rd, 4142 Admiral Dr, 2364 Tanglewood Cir, and 2140 Chamblee Tucker Rd
• First reading of UDO Amendment TA2021-04 regarding Sewer and Septic
• Second reading of Alcohol Ordinance Amendments
• LCI Housing Study Consultant Contract Award

The Chamblee City Council held a public hearing and work session on September 16, 2021, where they conducted public hearings on five zoning items and reviewed numerous agenda items for action at the next regular meeting. No final votes were taken during this work session; all items were reviewed and scheduled for the September 21, 2021 meeting. The most significant item reviewed was the proposed Chamblee Park rezoning and Development of Community Impact (DCI), which staff recommended for approval with conditions.

• Conducted public hearings for Chamblee Park rezoning, 1872 Hickory Rd variance, 4142 Admiral Dr stream buffer variance, 2364 Tanglewood Cir driveway waiver, and 2140 Chamblee Tucker Rd utilities waiver
• Reviewed and scheduled for next meeting: Design Review Board appointments, ARPA fund discussion, rideshare area/park, employee benefits renewal, Peachtree Road bridge modification, development services contract, and new staff positions
• Reviewed and scheduled for next meeting: Dunwoody Exchange variances, 5480 Peachtree Rd restaurant variances, Hardee Ave sidewalk contract, and LCI housing study contract
• Reviewed and scheduled for next meeting: Q2 budget amendments, landscaping contract renewals, and MARTA mural contract renewal
• Moved to first read: UDO amendment on sewer and septic
• Moved to second read: Alcohol ordinance amendments
• Reviewed and scheduled for next meeting: Third-party professional provider amendments and street naming procedures
• Reviewed and discussed Dresden Park Police Memorial

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board is meeting to discuss new business regarding a specific property. The primary focus is a rezoning and Development Concept Plan (DCI) for Chamblee Park.

• PZ2020-654: Rezoning and DCI for Chamblee Park

The Design Review Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning and Development of Community Impact (PZ2020-654) for Chamblee Park to City Council, adding three conditions: a future connection through Perimeter Park Drive must be implemented before plan approval, retail/commercial and multi-family designs must return to the board before building permits, and the applicant must explore pedestrian connectivity to neighboring developments. The board also approved the July 28, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. No other decisions were made.

• Approved July 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous 3-0)
• Recommended approval of PZ2020-654 Chamblee Park rezoning/DCI to City Council (unanimous 3-0)
• Added condition: Perimeter Park Drive connection implemented prior to plan approval
• Added condition: Retail/commercial and multi-family designs return to DRB before building permit
• Added condition: Applicant explores pedestrian connectivity to neighboring developments, especially north and west

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss updates on murals by Brandon Sadler and Lauren Stumberg. The body will also review considerations for 2022 projects and the Arts Center business plan.

• 2022 Project Considerations Review
• Mural updates for Brandon Sadler and Lauren Stumberg
• Arts Center Business Plan update
• Selection of Public Art
• Plaque for Bristol Sculpture

The Arts Commission unanimously accepted the July 28 meeting minutes as amended to include Susan Todd-Raque as present and Carla Fonseca as remote. The commission reviewed 2022 project considerations, including utility box art ($12,000 budget), chalk art, and put-in cups, with more budget specifics to come next month. Brandon Sadler's revised mural concept for City Hall was approved by the city, with work scheduled to begin August 27. Staff met with MARTA regarding Lauren Stumberg's mural locations, and a revised budget is needed due to possible size and surface prep changes.

• Approved July 28, 2021 minutes as amended to include Susan Todd-Raque as present and Carla Fonseca as remote (unanimous).
• Reviewed 2022 project considerations: utility box art ($12,000 for 12 units), chalk art program, put-in cups, and virtual public art tour.
• Noted Brandon Sadler's revised mural concept for City Hall is approved by the city; work begins August 27.
• Discussed Lauren Stumberg's mural: staff met with MARTA; revised budget needed due to possible size and surface prep changes.
• Deferred Arts Center Business Plan update to September PAC meeting.
• Discussed public art selection process, referencing Suwanee's example; PAC can provide recommendations to developers.
• Discussed artist request for a plaque at the Bristol sculpture.
• Discussed Arts InCommunity, a non-profit providing tickets to art/cultural events for individuals with limited abilities.

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee is meeting to review marketing initiatives and conduct a preliminary discussion on the 2022 budget. The session includes updates on tourism and dining guides and specific advertising campaigns.

• 2022 Budget preliminary discussion
• Priceline Campaign (3099)
• Explore GA/Know Atlanta Advertisement
• BuHi Influencer/Food Trail Activity
• Taste of Chamblee and Dining Guide updates

The Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee approved spending $6,300 on a Q4 Priceline campaign, funded from the opportunistic line in the budget, and $5,000 to support the 'Flavors of Buford Highway' virtual storytelling event. The committee also accepted the July 28 meeting minutes unanimously and decided to meet every six weeks in 2022 instead of monthly. No other formal votes were taken; remaining items were updates or discussions.

• Approved $6,300 for a Q4 Priceline campaign (unanimous).
• Approved $5,000 to support the 'Flavors of Buford Highway' event (unanimous).
• Accepted the July 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous).
• Decided to meet every six weeks in 2022 instead of monthly.

Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss property updates and various business incentives. The board is deciding on tax incentives for Pruitt Health and project transfer documents for Related Group.

• Pruitt Health Tax Incentive
• Stein Group Incentive Discussion
• Related Group project transfer documents approval
• Voyles Lot - Ramp Solutions quotes
• Peachtree Crossing Second Amendment Update

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority approved a $6 million tax incentive for Pruitt Health's headquarters at 5238 Peachtree Road, amended to a 65% abatement and authorizing the chair to negotiate 50 parking spaces. The board also approved Related Group's project transfer documents, accepted a tow truck solution for the Voyles lot, and moved the November meeting to November 18. Several items were discussed, including the Stein Group MOU and Voyles lease amendment, with no final decisions.

• Approved $6M Pruitt Health tax incentive at 65% (unanimous)
• Approved Related Group project transfer to single purpose entity (unanimous)
• Approved tow truck solution for Voyles lot access, not to exceed $200 (unanimous)
• Moved November 2021 meeting to Thursday, November 18 at 6:30pm (unanimous)
• Approved July 27, 2021 regular and executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate transaction discussion (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several development variance requests and staff action items. Discussion includes sidewalk and gateway projects on Peachtree Boulevard and various zoning matters.

• Peachtree Boulevard Sidewalk Infill
• Peachtree Boulevard North Gateway Project
• 2730 Shallowford Road field lights variance
• 4203 N Shallowford Rd Dunwoody Exchange variances and waivers
• LCI Housing Study Contract

The Chamblee City Council approved a partnership with the Chamblee Doraville CID to design sidewalks on Peachtree Boulevard, authorized a grant application for intersection improvements, and approved salary adjustments for public safety and public works positions. Several zoning variances were approved with conditions, while two items were postponed to a later work session. The council also moved an alcohol ordinance amendment to a second reading.

• Approved Peachtree Boulevard sidewalk infill partnership with CID, up to $11,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for Peachtree Boulevard North Gateway Project (unanimous)
• Approved salary adjustments for police and public works positions (unanimous)
• Approved field lights variance at 2730 Shallowford Rd with conditions (unanimous)
• Postponed Dunwoody Exchange variances to Sept 16 work session (unanimous)
• Approved Skyland Trail parking lot expansion DCI and variances with conditions (unanimous)
• Postponed 5480 Peachtree Rd restaurant variances to Sept 16 work session (unanimous)
• Approved PDK Atlantic hangars variances and waivers with conditions (unanimous)

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council will conduct several public hearings regarding property variances and waivers. The agenda also includes staff action items for sidewalk infill, a north gateway project, and alcohol ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing: 4203 N Shallowford Rd - Dunwoody Exchange Variances & Waivers
• Public hearing: 2830 & 2854 Dresden Dr Skyland Trail Expansion DCI & Variances
• Public hearing: 5480 Peachtree Rd - Restaurant Variances and Waivers
• Public hearing: 1951 Airport Rd PDK Atlantic - Hangars Variances & Waivers
• Public hearing: 4133 Admiral Way - Accessory Structure Variances

The City Council held a public hearing and work session, conducting five public hearings on variances and waivers. The council unanimously appointed Cherron Bouie as qualifying officer for the 2021 elections, approved withdrawal of a variance application, and moved several items to first reading, including alcohol ordinance amendments and text amendments. No final decisions were made on the public hearing items, which were reviewed and scheduled for further discussion.

• Appointed Cherron Bouie as qualifying officer for 2021 elections (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of PZ2021-870: 4133 Admiral Way accessory structure variances (3-0, Robson recused)
• Moved alcohol ordinance amendments to first reading
• Moved TA2021-05: Third-Party Professional Provider Amendments to Ch 18 to first reading
• Moved TA2021-06: Text Amendments to Title III of the UDO regarding street naming procedures to first reading
• Reviewed Peachtree Boulevard Sidewalk Infill and North Gateway projects
• Reviewed salary adjustment recommendations
• Reviewed five variance/waiver applications (PZ2021-825, 829, 844, 846, 847)

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee will review the June update for Discover DeKalb and discuss various business items. Discussions include media spending, event sponsorships, and updates on social media and mobile applications.

• Paid Media Spend - Sparkloft
• Taste of Chamblee Sponsorship
• Expedia Extension: October - December
• Discover Chamblee Social Media Update
• BuHi Food Trail App

The Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee unanimously approved three spending items: $5,000 for paid social media on Facebook and Instagram, $6,850 for Cumulus Radio and Pandora advertising for Taste of Chamblee, and $6,300 to extend the Expedia campaign through December. The committee also discussed the outdated BuHi Food Trail App, with a vendor estimate of at least $10,000 to update it, and considered alternative social media campaigns instead. The minutes from the June 23, 2021 meeting were accepted unanimously.

• Approved $5,000 paid social media spend for Discover Chamblee Facebook and Instagram (unanimous)
• Approved $6,850 for Cumulus Radio and Pandora advertising for Taste of Chamblee (unanimous)
• Approved $6,300 to extend Expedia campaign from October through December (unanimous)
• Accepted June 23, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission is meeting to review project updates and select public art. The body will discuss the Arts Center business plan and prioritize various art projects for 2022.

• Selection of Public Art
• Arts Center Business Plan update
• Lyndon House Structure report
• Mural installation, locations, and publicity
• 2022 project priorities including Utility Box Art, Chalk Art Program, and Clue Town

The Chamblee Arts Commission unanimously approved recommending the Chamblee MARTA station as the location for Lauren Stumberg's mural and approved her design 'A Seat at the Table' as the final mural. The commission also discussed 2022 project priorities and a public art selection process, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for Stumberg mural at Chamblee MARTA station (unanimous)
• Approved Lauren Stumberg's 'A Seat at the Table' as final mural design (unanimous)
• Accepted June 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will meet to review minutes from May 26, 2021, and discuss meeting procedures. The board will also consider a new business item regarding a parking lot expansion.

• PZ2021-844: Skyland Trail Parking Lot Expansion at 2830 & 2854 Dresden Dr

The Design Review Board unanimously recommended approval of the Development of Community Impact (DCI) for the Skyland Trail Adolescent Campus Expansion at 2830 & 2854 Dresden Dr, along with three variances related to parking and connectivity. The recommendation will go to City Council. The board also approved the May 26, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 26, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of DCI for Skyland Trail expansion (3-0)
• Recommended variance to reduce parking from 121 to 84 spaces (3-0)
• Recommended variance to allow parking between building and street (3-0)
• Recommended variance to waive inter-parcel connectivity to adjacent commercial lot (3-0)

Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting

The authority will review tax incentive discussions and property updates. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss or approve real estate transactions regarding SLX and the Ed Voyles Property.

• Stein Group Tax Incentive Discussion
• Pruitt Health Tax Incentive Discussion
• Peachtree Station Consolidated Annual and Reports amendment
• SLX updates and annual reporting
• Executive session regarding SLX agreement and Ed Voyles Property

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority approved a $4.42 million tax incentive for the Stein Group, with the chair authorized to negotiate parameters. The board also approved consolidating Peachtree Station's annual reports, authorized the chair to negotiate a settlement and MOU amendment, directed staff to research temporary ramp costs, and reduced Ed Voyles' rent by 50%. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $4.42M tax incentive for Stein Group (5-0)
• Approved consolidation of Peachtree Station annual reports (5-0)
• Authorized chair to negotiate settlement and MOU amendment (5-0)
• Authorized staff to research temporary ramp costs (5-0)
• Reduced Ed Voyles' rent by 50% (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review the 2020 annual audit results and several staff action items. Discussion includes traffic calming programs, sign and lighting variances, and a mural location recommendation.

• 2020 Annual Audit Results
• Sign variance for 2197 Irvindale Drive
• Field lights variance for 2730 Shallowford Road
• Flag variances for 5900 Peachtree Blvd
• Streetscape item for 4666 Buford Hwy

The Chamblee City Council approved several actions, including authorizing the Mayor to sign a $120,000 agreement with F.H. Paschen for traffic improvements at Pierce Drive, Chamblee Dunwoody, and Johnson Ferry. The council also adopted an amended Traffic Calming Program, approved a consulting agreement with Management Partners for licensing services, and approved a real property exchange with NCP Fund I valued at over $1.2 million. Several zoning variances were decided, including approving a sign variance for 2197 Irvindale Drive and postponing a field lights variance for 2730 Shallowford Road.

• Adopted amended Traffic Calming Program (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign $120,000 agreement with F.H. Paschen for traffic improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign agreement with Management Partners for licensing consulting services (unanimous)
• Approved sign variance for 2197 Irvindale Drive with conditions (unanimous)
• Postponed field lights variance for 2730 Shallowford Road to 8/12/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved flag variance #1 and denied variance #2 for 5900 Peachtree Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved streetscape variance for 4966 Buford Hwy with conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted property exchange with NCP Fund I valued at $1,282,603 (unanimous)

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council is conducting public hearings for four specific property variances and a streetscape project. The body will also discuss traffic calming, safety improvements, and a sewer and septic UDO amendment.

• Public hearing for sign variance at 2197 Irvindale Drive
• Public hearing for field lights variance at 2730 Shallowford Road
• Public hearing for flag variances at 5900 Peachtree Blvd
• Public hearing for streetscape at 4966 Buford Hwy
• Exchange of abandoned right-of-way at Catalina Drive and Coronado Place

The July 15, 2021 City Council Public Hearing and Work Session was largely procedural, with the council conducting public hearings and reviewing staff action items. No final decisions were made on the substantive items; they were all scheduled for action at the July 20, 2021 regular meeting. The council unanimously approved motions to exit the public hearing and to enter and exit executive session.

• Conducted public hearings for PZ2021-803, PZ2021-825, PZ2021-830, PZ2021-831 (no vote)
• Reviewed Traffic Calming Program, Traffic and Safety Improvements, Licensing Consulting Services (next: 7/20/2021)
• Reviewed four zoning variance requests (next: 7/20/2021)
• Moved UDO Amendment - Sewer and Septic to 1st Read (next: 7/20/2021)
• Reviewed Chamblee Nonprofit Partnership Program and PAC Mural Location (next: 7/20/2021)
• Reviewed exchange of abandoned right-of-way at Catalina Drive and Coronado Place (next: 7/20/2021)
• Approved motion to exit Public Hearing (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter and exit Executive Session (unanimous)

City Council Called Meeting

The City Council is holding a called meeting at the Hyatt Place Athens. The agenda focuses on reviewing the Unified Development Ordinance and discussing development incentives.

• Review of previous items
• Special Topic: Unified Development Ordinance
• Special Topic: Development Incentives

The Chamblee City Council held a called meeting on July 10, 2021, with Mayor Clarkson absent. The agenda included a review, discussions on the Unified Development Ordinance and development incentives, and a retreat wrap-up. The council unanimously approved motions to enter and exit executive session for personnel matters, but no substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (unanimous)

City Council Called Meeting

The City Council will hold a called meeting featuring departmental presentations and discussions regarding ARPA. The agenda also includes a nonprofit program discussion and an educational trip to the Lyndon House.

• Departmental Presentations
• ARPA Discussion
• Nonprofit Program Discussion
• Lyndon House Tour

The Chamblee City Council held a called meeting on July 9, 2021, at 8:30 AM in the Hyatt Ballroom. The meeting included departmental presentations, a boxed lunch and Q&A session, and discussions on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and a nonprofit program. No formal decisions were made; all items were only reviewed and discussed.

• Reviewed and discussed departmental presentations.
• Reviewed and discussed boxed lunches and Q&A session.
• Reviewed and discussed ARPA discussion.
• Reviewed and discussed nonprofit program discussion.

Downtown Development Authority Called Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will review tax incentive strategies and discuss specific incentives for the Stein Group and Pruitt Health. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss real estate transactions involving the SLX agreement and the Ed Voyles property.

• Stein Group Tax Incentive discussion
• Pruitt Health Tax Incentive discussion
• Tax Incentive Strategy Review
• SLX agreement real estate transaction
• Ed Voyles Property real estate discussion

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority approved the Bond Resolution for Chamblee Manor, subject to adding details about the Rail Trail extension and utilities to the agreement. The board also authorized the chair to sign an environmental covenant requested by SLX, which prohibits drilling wells on the property. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved the Bond Resolution for Chamblee Manor, contingent on the chair and developer modifying the Rail Trail issue.
• Authorized the chair to sign the environmental covenant and site agreements for SLX, prohibiting well drilling on the property.

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2021 millage rate. The session includes an opportunity for citizen comments and an executive session.

• Public hearing on Millage Rate 2021

The Chamblee City Council convened a public hearing on June 24, 2021, to discuss the 2021 millage rate. No formal decision was made during the hearing; it was a procedural session for public input. One resident, Pat Mahony, expressed concerns about the county millage rate's impact on property taxes. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Conducted public hearing on 2021 millage rate (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Called Meeting

The City Council is holding a called meeting to discuss finance items. The primary agenda item is the 2021 millage rate.

• 2021 Millage Rate

The City Council unanimously adopted the 2021 millage rate of 6.25 mills, as recommended by staff. This rate is the same as in 2020 and 2019, but due to increased property assessments, it will result in a 6.46% property tax increase over the rollback rate. The council also approved entering and exiting executive session to discuss a personnel matter, and adjourned.

• Adopted the 2021 millage rate of 6.25 mills (unanimous).
• Approved motion to enter executive session for a personnel matter (unanimous).
• Approved motion to exit executive session (unanimous).
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous).

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee is meeting to review updates from Discover DeKalb and discuss new business. The agenda includes social media campaigns and sponsorship updates.

• Expedia Extension: July - September
• BuHi/Chinatown Mall Social Media Campaign
• Via Tequila Festival restaurant sponsorship
• Discover DeKalb May Update

The Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee approved a $6,300 extension of the Expedia campaign for July through September, which has generated over $233,000 in gross bookings year-to-date. The committee also accepted the May 26, 2021 meeting minutes. Staff withdrew a request to fund the Viva Tequila Festival and will instead use the $2,500 for Restaurant Week promotion, to be heard at the next meeting.

• Approved $6,300 Expedia campaign extension for July-September (unanimous)
• Accepted May 26, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Withdrew $2,500 Viva Tequila Festival sponsorship; funds to be redirected to Restaurant Week promotion (to be heard next meeting)

Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority will discuss a tax incentive request from the Stein Group and a landscaping proposal for the Town Center site. The body will also consider a budget amendment and review updates regarding SLX and DDA properties.

• Stein Group Tax Incentive Request
• Landscaping proposal for Town Center site
• Budget amendment consideration
• SLX Environmental Protection Agency Covenant update
• Executive session to discuss or approve a real estate transaction

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority approved a budget amendment to include the City's $80,000 grant, with rental income to be applied to debt service first. They also approved hiring a landscape company for the Town Center site at a fee not exceeding $400 monthly. The Stein Group's tax incentive proposal for 318 apartments was discussed but tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved the May 25, 2021 regular meeting minutes.
• Approved the May 25, 2021 executive session minutes.
• Approved a budget amendment to include the City's $80,000 grant.
• Approved hiring a landscape company for the Town Center site at a fee not exceeding $400 monthly.
• Approved an executive session for discussion of a real estate transaction.

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2021 millage rate. The meeting includes a period for citizen comments and an executive session.

• Public hearing regarding the 2021 Millage Rate

The Chamblee City Council held a public hearing on June 17, 2021, to discuss the 2021 millage rate. No vote or decision was made during the hearing; it was conducted as a procedural step. The meeting adjourned at 11:18 AM.

• Conducted public hearing on 2021 millage rate (no vote taken)

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2021 millage rate. The agenda also includes time for citizen comments and an executive session.

• Public hearing on Millage Rate 2021

The Chamblee City Council convened a public hearing on June 17, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The only substantive item was a public hearing on the 2021 millage rate, which was conducted. No decisions were made during this hearing; the meeting adjourned at 6:17 PM.

• Conducted public hearing on the 2021 millage rate (no action taken)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:17 PM

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Arts Commission is meeting to review updates on the Art Center business plan and discuss mural locations. The body will also consider potential projects for 2022.

• Art Center Business Plan update
• Mural locations
• 2022 project considerations

The commission unanimously approved a motion to suggest the side of City Hall as the location for Brandon Sadler's mural, after deeming Plaza Fiesta unsuitable due to low visibility. The Public Safety Building mural by NSCB is completed, and a second mural by Krista Jones at St. Vincent de Paul is in progress. The commission also discussed the Art Center Business Plan, with deliverables expected around July, and held preliminary talks on 2022 projects.

• Approved motion to propose City Hall building side as site for Brandon Sadler's mural to the City of Chamblee (unanimous).
• Accepted minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Noted completion of Public Safety Building mural by NSCB.
• Discussed Art Center Business Plan update from Webb Management, with deliverables expected around July.
• Held preliminary discussion on 2022 public art projects and need for more public visibility.
• Decided to meet in person for the July 21, 2021 meeting.

Urban Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting

The Urban Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting and discuss the 2021 Budget.

• 2021 Budget

The Urban Redevelopment Agency unanimously adopted the 2021 URA budget as submitted, totaling $28,776,332. The budget includes $24.9M in capital outlay, $2.07M in professional services, and $1.78M in debt service, funded by $17M in bond proceeds, a $1.78M transfer from the general fund, $9.85M from fund balance, and $150K in interest. The board also approved the minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting.

• Adopted 2021 URA budget of $28,776,332 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 16, 2021 URA meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several zoning variance requests for properties on Peachtree Rd, Dyer Circle, Clairwood Terrace, Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Keswick Dr, and Clairmont Rd. The body will also discuss mid-year budget amendments and the elimination of the traffic calming annual fee.

• PZ2021-808: 13 variances and 1 waiver for Mercy Housing Clairmont DCI at 4041 Clairmont Rd
• PZ2021-794: Roof sign and fenestration variances for Grapes and Grains at 4783 Peachtree Rd
• Mid-Year Budget Amendments
• TA2021-03: Second reading of UDO Amendment regarding Nuisances
• Proposed elimination of Traffic Calming Annual Fee

The Chamblee City Council approved the Development of Community Impact (DCI) for the Mercy Housing Clairmont project at 4041 Clairmont Rd, a 122-unit affordable housing development. The approval includes eight variances and denies five others, including those for fiber cement siding, reduced fenestration, non-combustible materials, balconies, and brick percentage. The project must also conduct a warrant study for a signalized pedestrian crosswalk on Clairmont Rd.

• Approved the DCI for Mercy Housing Clairmont, a 122-unit affordable housing development, with conditions.
• Approved variances for retaining wall height, supplemental zone height, pedestrian walkway, open space, unit sizes, ground-floor residential use, parking spaces, and inter-parcel connectivity.
• Denied variances for fiber cement siding, reduced fenestration, non-combustible materials, balconies, and brick percentage.
• Denied the waiver to eliminate the requirement to underground electric and communication utilities.
• Approved the mid-year budget amendments, including $80,000 for public art murals and $8,625 for fireworks.
• Approved the Unified Development Ordinance Nuisance Amendment, allowing city-initiated remediation of repeat offenses.
• Approved a variance for Grapes and Grains at 4783 Peachtree Rd for a roof sign, with a condition for artwork on the facade.
• Approved stream buffer, setback, and streetscape variances for properties on Dyer Circle, Clairwood Terrace, Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, and Keswick Dr.

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council will conduct public hearings for several variance requests and development projects. The body will also discuss mid-year budget amendments and the elimination of a traffic calming annual fee.

• Public hearings for variances at 4783 Peachtree Rd, 1868 Dyer Circle, 3193 Clairwood Terrace, 3174 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, and 3640 Keswick Dr
• Public hearing for Mercy Housing Clairmont DCI at 4041 Clairmont Rd
• Mid-Year Budget Amendments
• Second reading of UDO Amendment TA2021-03 regarding nuisances
• Proposed exchange of abandoned right-of-way at Catalina Drive and Coronado Place for property owned by NCP Fund I Holdings, LLC

The Chamblee City Council conducted public hearings and reviewed six variance requests, all of which were scheduled for a final vote at the June 15, 2021 regular meeting. The council also reviewed mid-year budget amendments and a proposed nuisance ordinance amendment, and discussed eliminating the traffic calming annual fee. A motion to hire Michelle Alexander as the City Planning Director was approved unanimously.

• Conducted public hearings for six variance requests (PZ2021-794, 797, 804, 805, 806, 808), all to be voted on June 15, 2021.
• Approved motion to exit the public hearing unanimously.
• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel, real estate, and legal matters unanimously.
• Approved motion to exit executive session unanimously.
• Approved motion to hire Michelle Alexander as the City Planning Director unanimously.
• Reviewed mid-year budget amendments, including $80,000 for public art murals and $8,625 for fireworks, to be voted on June 15, 2021.
• Reviewed/discussed the Chamblee Nonprofit Support Program, funded with $150,000.
• Reviewed the first reading of the UDO Amendment for Nuisances (TA2021-03), to be voted on June 15, 2021.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The committee will discuss community room use and potential playground equipment for Huntley Hills Park. Updates are scheduled regarding the Dresden Park stream bank restoration, the McBath Project initiative, summer camps, and movies in the parks.

• Executed UFA Contract – Kevin Farrow
• Potential Playground Pieces for Huntley Hills Park
• Dresden Park Stream Bank Restoration update
• McBath Project Initiative update
• Summer Camps and Movie in the Parks updates

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee will review a restaurant sponsorship for the Viva Tequila Festival. Members will also receive updates on Discover DeKalb and the Sparkloft service agreement.

• Restaurant Sponsorship - Viva Tequila Festival
• Sparkloft Service Agreement
• Discover DeKalb Website Update
• Updated Dining Guide and Shopping Map

The Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee unanimously gave direction to staff to pursue a $2,500 sponsorship of five Chamblee restaurants for the Viva Tequila Festival at Truist Park on September 25, 2021. The committee also unanimously accepted the minutes from the March 24, April 28, and May 20, 2021 meetings. No other formal decisions were made; the remaining items were informational updates or discussions.

• Approved minutes from Mar 24, Apr 28, and May 20, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Gave direction to pursue $2,500 restaurant sponsorship for Viva Tequila Festival (unanimous)

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board is meeting to discuss new business regarding a specific project application. The board will also review minutes from the March 31, 2021 meeting.

• PZ2021-808: Mercy Housing Clairmont DCI - 4041 Clairmont Road, et. al.

The Design Review Board reviewed a Development of Community Impact application for a multi-family and senior housing project by Mercy Housing Southeast. The Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the project to City Council, including 13 variances, with one waiver recommended for denial and one variance with no recommendation. The recommendation includes a condition to explore adding balconies on street-facing units.

• Approved March 31, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of DCI PZ2021-808 with 13 variances (3-0)
• Recommended denial of waiver from Sec. 350-25 for underground utilities
• No recommendation on variance for cementitious fiberboard lap siding
• Added condition to explore balconies on street-facing corner units

Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will consider a budget amendment and discuss the Piedmont Refinancing. The body will also review updates on DDA properties and the Pruitt Health Tax Abatement.

• Budget amendment consideration
• Piedmont Refinancing conversation
• Pruitt Health Tax Abatement
• Assistance League Access Agreement payment
• Contrast Artisan Ales

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority approved funding for fence and related improvements at Contrast Artisan Ales, exempted the Assistance League from parking payments, and voted to return to in-person meetings. The Pruitt Health tax abatement discussion was tabled to the June meeting, and a budget amendment for an $80,000 city grant will be considered then.

• Approved $5,000 for fence and improvements at Contrast Artisan Ales (unanimous)
• Exempted Assistance League from $3,000 parking access payment (unanimous)
• Approved return to in-person meetings starting June (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 27 regular and executive sessions (unanimous)
• Tabled Pruitt Health tax abatement action to June meeting
• Deferred budget amendment for $80,000 city grant to June meeting

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee is meeting to select a contractor for social media services. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Selection of a social media contractor

The Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee voted unanimously to approve Sparkloft as its social media contractor. The contract is funded by Discover DeKalb through hotel/motel funds provided by the city. Two members were absent. The next meeting was scheduled for May 26, 2021, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved Sparkloft as social media contractor (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 26, 2021
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Public Art Commission is meeting to receive updates on ongoing art projects and discuss potential locations for a mural. The body will also review minutes from the April 21 meeting.

• MARTA Fence Installation update
• Public Safety Mural update
• Discussion regarding mural location

The Chamblee Public Art Commission approved locations for two murals: Sadler's design on the Plaza Fiesta wall facing the main parking lot, and Stumberg's choice of a designated spot around Plaza Fiesta. The commission also authorized staff to finalize decisions with the artist for the Public Safety Mural, whose installation is scheduled to begin May 25. The MARTA fence installation remains on hold pending funding.

• Approved Sadler's mural design on Plaza Fiesta wall facing main parking lot
• Approved Stumberg to choose preferred location from designated spots around Plaza Fiesta
• Authorized Laura and Brittney to finalize decisions with artist for Public Safety Mural
• Approved minutes of April 21 meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review zoning variances for properties on Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Clairmont Rd, and North Shallowford Rd. The body will also consider ordinances regarding nuisances, alcohol definitions, residential recycling, and stormwater and lighting.

• PZ2021-774: Variances for a convenient cash business at 3174 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
• PZ2021-776: Multiple variances and waivers for Towns at PDK at 3960 Clairmont Rd
• PZ2021-779: Variance for 2284 North Shallowford Rd
• TA2021-03: First reading of UDO Amendment regarding Nuisances
• Second readings of ordinances for Alcohol Definition, Residential Recycling, and Stormwater and Lighting

The Chamblee City Council approved variances and waivers for the Towns at PDK townhome development at 3960 Clairmont Rd, including abandoning a portion of right-of-way, and denied a variance for a check-cashing business at 3174 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. The council also adopted several ordinances, including updates to the alcohol definition, residential recycling, and stormwater/lighting regulations, and approved $20,000 in additional matching funds for a housing study.

• Approved variances 1-9 and waivers 1-2 for Towns at PDK townhomes at 3960 Clairmont Rd, with condition to build per Exhibit A (unanimous)
• Denied variance for check-cashing business at 3174 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd (unanimous)
• Denied variance for patio addition at 2284 North Shallowford Rd (unanimous)
• Adopted alcohol definition update ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted residential recycling ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted UDO amendment for stormwater and lighting (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 additional matching funds for LCI housing study application (unanimous)
• Approved one-year DCI extension for Gateway East development at 3295 Hood Ave (unanimous)

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding several property variances. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Emory University Community Fellows Housing Study and reviews of various municipal ordinances.

• Variances for 3174 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
• Variances for 3960 Clairmont Rd (Towns at PDK)
• Variance for 2284 North Shallowford Rd
• UDO Amendment regarding Nuisances
• Residential Recycling Ordinance Amendment

The Chamblee City Council held a public hearing and work session on May 13, 2021, conducting three variance hearings and reviewing multiple agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting. The council unanimously approved the St. Vincent de Paul location for a mural, allocating approximately $26,500 from the previously approved $80,000 mural fund. The council also moved the UDO Amendment on Nuisances (TA2021-03) to a first read and reviewed several other items, including election qualifying fees, a DCI extension, and a housing study funding request, all scheduled for action at the May 18 regular meeting.

• Approved St. Vincent de Paul mural location (unanimous)
• Moved UDO Amendment on Nuisances (TA2021-03) to first read
• Conducted public hearings for three variance applications (PZ2021-774, PZ2021-776, PZ2021-779)
• Reviewed general municipal election qualifying fees and dates for November 2, 2021 election
• Reviewed DCI extension request for Gateway East (PZ2019-469)
• Reviewed additional $20,000 matching request for LCI housing study application
• Reviewed alcohol definition update, residential recycling ordinance, and stormwater/lighting UDO amendments
• Reviewed policy on tax abatements

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive an update regarding Discover DeKalb. The agenda also includes updates on social media contractor selection, photography assets, and local event sponsorships.

• Social Media Contractor Selection update
• Photography Assets update
• We Love BuHi Sponsorship update
• Chamblee Events update

The Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee met on April 28, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no formal votes were taken. The approval of the March 24, 2021 minutes was tabled, and the social media contractor selection was postponed to May 20, 2021. The committee reviewed and discussed updates from Discover DeKalb, photography assets, the We Love BuHi sponsorship, and Chamblee events. The next meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2021.

• Tabled approval of March 24, 2021 minutes due to lack of quorum
• Postponed social media contractor selection to May 20, 2021
• Reviewed and discussed Discover DeKalb update
• Reviewed and discussed photography assets
• Reviewed and discussed We Love BuHi sponsorship update
• Reviewed and discussed Chamblee events update

Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review annual reports and property use requests. The body will discuss requests from Reeves Young and Thomas & Hutton to use DDA property for laydown sites. An executive session is scheduled to discuss or approve a real estate transaction.

• Related Group Tax Abatement
• Annual reports for Peachtree Station, Trackside, and SLX
• Reeves Young request to use DDA property for laydown site
• Thomas & Hutton request to use Tables & Chairs property for laydown site
• Assistance League request for parking

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority approved a $6.9 million tax abatement plus $500,000 for completing the Rail Trail for the Related Group development, despite neighborhood resistance and a larger initial request. The board also approved several property uses, including a construction laydown site for Reeves Young and a platform for Seven Oaks, and accepted the Trackside annual report subject to clarification. An erroneous payment from the City of Chamblee will be reviewed by counsel to determine if it must be returned.

• Approved $6.9M tax abatement + $500,000 for Rail Trail for Related Group (6-1)
• Approved Reeves Young use of DDA Town Center property as laydown site (unanimous)
• Approved Seven Oaks platform on Town Center site (unanimous)
• Approved Assistance League use of parking spaces in front of Indiana Building (unanimous)
• Approved Site Engineering access to Tables & Chairs property for stormwater work (unanimous)
• Approved Trackside 2020 Annual Report subject to clarification (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for $700 higher GIRMA insurance bill (unanimous)
• Approved terminating remaining leases on Chamblee Dunwoody Collision site (unanimous)

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Chamblee Public Art Commission will review updates on current art projects and a business plan for the Arts Center. The body will also discuss a new decorative fence project.

• MARTA Fence Installation update
• Public Safety Mural update
• Arts Center business plan
• Decorative Fence Project

City Council Public Hearing - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and discuss various development projects, budget amendments, and ordinance updates. Key items include zoning variance requests for three specific properties and the expansion of the Chamblee Doraville CID.

• Public hearing for Right-of-Way Abandonment
• Zoning variances for 3543 & 3553 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd (The Gordon DCI)
• Zoning variances for 5238 Peachtree Road (PruittHealth DCI)
• Zoning variances for 5805 and 5855 Peachtree Blvd (JE Lighthouse DCI)
• First readings of ordinances for Alcohol Definition, Residential Recycling, and Signs, Stormwater and Lighting

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council is holding public hearings on several zoning matters including properties on Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Peachtree Road. The session also includes discussions regarding budget amendments for 2020 Q4 and 2021 Q1.

• Zoning: 3543 & 3553 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd - The Gordon DCI
• Zoning: 5238 Peachtree Road - PruittHealth DCI
• Zoning: 5805 and 5855 Peachtree Blvd - JE Lighthouse DCI
• UDO Amendment regarding Signs, Stormwater and Lighting
• 2020 Q4 and 2021 Q1 Budget Amendments

Downtown Development Authority Called Meeting

The authority will discuss a tax abatement application from Related Group and a boundary matter for 3450 Peachtree Road. An executive session is scheduled to discuss or approve a real estate transaction.

• Related Group Tax Abatement Application
• 3450 Peachtree Road (Vintage lot) boundary
• Executive Session regarding a real estate transaction

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority voted to authorize its chair to discuss the Related Group's tax abatement request for the 3450 Peachtree Road project with the applicants and board members individually. The board also approved reaching out to neighbors about a boundary survey for the Vintage Lot. No final abatement terms were approved; the matter remains under discussion.

• Approved agenda change motion.
• Authorized chair to contact neighbors and order a new survey for the Vintage Lot boundary at 3450 Peachtree Road.
• Authorized chair to discuss the Related Group tax abatement request with applicants and board members individually.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The committee will discuss several park initiatives and project updates. Topics include the Movie in The Park series, the McBath Project Initiative, and the Dresden Park Stream Bank Restoration.

• Tour of park space and building space
• Movie in The Park Series
• McBath Project Initiative
• National Demonstration Site (Keswick Playground)
• Food Well Alliance Grant - Village Park Cmty. Garden

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee discussed plans for a summer movie series at Arrow Creek Park, with dates set for June 11, July 9, and August 13, and will decide on selling concessions at the next meeting. They also reviewed a $1,500 Food Well Alliance grant for garden programs and a container garden workshop scheduled for May 1. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved February 4, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Furst, second by Van Hoozen)
• Scheduled movie series dates: June 11, July 9, August 13 (discussed, no formal vote)
• Deferred decision on selling concessions at movie nights to next meeting
• Set public meeting for Dresden Park stream bank restoration 60% plans on April 22, 5-7pm
• Noted Camp Chamblee canceled due to COVID-19 uncertainty (explained by Gilfillan)

City Council Called Meeting

This is a called meeting with only an executive session and adjournment on the agenda. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Executive session

The Chamblee City Council held a called meeting and unanimously approved a motion to enter executive session to discuss a real estate matter. After exiting the session, the council unanimously authorized the mayor to sign a Purchase Sale Agreement (PSA) for the property discussed. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for a real estate matter (unanimous).
• Approved motion to exit executive session (unanimous).
• Approved motion to authorize the mayor to sign a Purchase Sale Agreement (PSA) for the property discussed in executive session (unanimous).
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous).

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board is meeting to review development plans for three specific sites. The board will also review the minutes from the February 24, 2021 meeting.

• PZ2021-729 The Gordon DCI at 3543 & 3553 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
• PZ2021-746 Pruitt Health DCI at 5238 Peachtree Road
• PZ2021-748 Jim Ellis Lighthouse DCI at 5805 and 5855 Peachtree Blvd

The Design Review Board unanimously recommended approval of three Development of Community Impact applications to City Council, each with numerous variances and waivers. The first is a mixed-use development by Windsor Stevens Holdings, the second a mixed-use office development by Greenstone Properties, and the third an automotive dealership by PRO Building Systems. The board also recommended denial of a few specific variances and imposed conditions of approval on each project.

• Approved minutes of February 24, 2021 meeting (4-0).
• Recommended approval of PZ2021-729 (mixed-use development) with 18 variances/waivers approved, 1 denied, 4 no recommendation, and 5 conditions.
• Recommended approval of PZ2021-746 (mixed-use office) with 11 variances/waivers approved, 1 denied, 1 no recommendation, and 2 conditions.
• Recommended approval of PZ2021-748 (automotive dealership) with 20 variances/waivers approved, 0 denied, 0 no recommendation, and 1 condition.
• Recommended denial of variance to increase small units (under 800 SF) from 60% to 85% in PZ2021-729.
• Recommended denial of waiver to not bury overhead utilities in PZ2021-746.
• Adjourned at 9:36 PM.

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss amendments to the 2021 budget. These items include social media and photography initiatives and an update on Taste of Chamblee.

• BuHi Social Media Influencer Campaign
• Photography Assets
• Social Media Proposals
• Taste of Chamblee/Eventeny Update

The Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee approved spending $2,800 on the Eventeny app and $6,300 for an Expedia campaign for April through June. They also approved the February meeting minutes. The committee tabled the BuHi influencer campaign until a social media agency is selected, and will vote on photographer assets at the next meeting.

• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,800 for Eventeny app (unanimous)
• Approved $6,300 Expedia campaign for April-June (unanimous)
• Tabled BuHi influencer campaign until social media agency selected
• Deferred photographer assets vote to next meeting

Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will review financial reports, property updates, and the status of downtown planters. The board also intends to elect officers and review applications and annual reports for Related Group and Peachtree Station.

• Related Group Tax Abatement Application
• Peachtree Station 2020 Annual Report
• Trackside 2020 Annual Report
• Downtown Planter Update
• Executive Session regarding a real estate transaction

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority held its regular meeting, approving prior minutes, financial reports, and officer elections. The board heard a presentation from Related Group requesting a tax abatement for a 382-unit residential and 9,000 SF retail project along Peachtree Boulevard, with discussion but no formal action taken. The Peachtree Station 2020 Annual Report was approved, while the Trackside report was held for the April meeting.

• Approved February 23, 2021 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 23, 2021 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Reelected Rob Smith as Chairman
• Elected Brian Ray as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jonathan Smith as Treasurer
• Approved Peachtree Station 2020 Annual Report (7-0)
• Held Trackside 2020 Annual Report for April meeting
• Approved executive session for real estate discussion (7-0)

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Chamblee Public Art Commission is meeting to receive updates on active art projects and discuss business planning. The body will review progress on specific installations and the Arts Center business plan.

• MARTA Installation update
• Public Safety Mural update
• Revised Lumen Parking Deck Panels
• Arts Center business plan

Urban Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting

The Urban Redevelopment Agency will review the results of a bond sale and consider a Parity Bond Resolution. The body will also address staff appointments and the 2020 URA Annual Report.

• Results of the Bond Sale
• Parity Bond Resolution
• 2020 URA Annual Report
• Staff Appointments

The Chamblee Urban Redevelopment Agency (URA) unanimously adopted a parity bond resolution authorizing the issuance of Revenue Bonds, Series 2021, and a First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Contract with the City. The board also unanimously approved the 2020 URA Annual Report and appointed Laura Linman as Secretary and Kristen Gorham as Treasurer. The minutes from the March 17, 2020 meeting were accepted, and the results of a bond sale were reviewed and discussed.

• Adopted the parity bond resolution to issue URA Revenue Bonds, Series 2021, and approve a First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Contract with the city.
• Approved the 2020 Urban Redevelopment Agency Annual Report.
• Appointed Laura Linman as Secretary and Kristen Gorham as Treasurer.
• Accepted the minutes of the March 17, 2020 Urban Redevelopment Agency meeting.
• Reviewed and discussed the results of the bond sale.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review multiple development variance requests for Peachtree Boulevard properties, including Chamblee Manor and MVP Chicken. The agenda also includes discussions on a residential recycling ordinance amendment, sign ordinance changes, and various staff action items.

• Variances for 5180 Peachtree Boulevard (Chamblee Manor)
• Variances for 5511 Peachtree Blvd (MVP Chicken)
• Residential Recycling Ordinance Amendment
• Amendment to the Chamblee Sign Ordinance
• Storm Water Ordinance Amendment

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council is conducting public hearings on several zoning variances and a residential recycling ordinance amendment. The body will also discuss city appointments, fee schedule modifications, and various ordinance amendments.

• PZ2021-713: 5511 Peachtree Blvd - MVP Chicken Variances and Waivers
• TA2021-01: Residential Recycling Ordinance Amendment
• PZ2021-730: 3229 Stratford Arms Drive - Clairbrooke Townhomes DCI
• Resolution to Modify the 2021 Fee Schedule
• PZ2021-712: 3311 Catalina Dr - Rezoning and DCI

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 budget, including proposals for social media and Eventeny. The agenda also includes a presentation on Eventeny and updates regarding Chinatown Mall and Buford Highway.

• Eventeny Presentation by Zeeshan Majid
• Social Media Proposal
• Chinatown Mall and Buford Highway Social Campaign discussion

The Chamblee Committee approved spending $6,000 on a sponsored social media campaign to support restaurants in Chinatown Mall and along Buford Highway, and approved $2,058 for a tri-fold rack card for visitor centers. They also discussed but did not decide on extending the Expedia campaign, a social media proposal from Pineapple PR, and the Eventeny platform. The January meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved $6,000 for BuHi and Chinatown Mall videos and social ad spend.
• Approved $2,058 for a tri-fold brochure/rack card for visitor centers.
• Approved the January meeting minutes.

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will meet to review meeting minutes and procedures. The board is scheduled to discuss a new business item regarding a development at 3229 Stratford Arms Drive.

• PZ2021-730: 3229 Stratford Arms Drive - Clairbrooke Townhomes DCI

The Design Review Board unanimously recommended amending two conditions of approval for the PZ2021-730 Development of Community Impact, related to building materials and deck columns. The recommendation will go to City Council for final action.

• Approved January 27, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended amending Condition #15 of 2015PUD-11 to allow hardi shakes on gable ends and specify brick/stone coverage (3-0)
• Recommended amending Condition #25 of 2015PUD-11 to remove brick column requirement for back decks of Units 13-46 (3-0)

Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting

The Authority will review financial reports and updates regarding DDA properties and the Public Art Commission. The agenda includes a discussion on downtown planters and an executive session to discuss or approve a real estate transaction.

• Review of January 26, 2020 minutes
• Downtown Planters update
• Executive session regarding a real estate transaction

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority approved a motion to authorize the chair to spend $18,000 on planters for Zones 1 and 2, following a discussion of a plan for Peachtree Road from Himalayas to Broad Street. The board also approved minutes from the January 26 regular and executive sessions, and voted to enter executive session to discuss a real estate transaction. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved the January 26, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Approved the January 26, 2021 executive session minutes
• Authorized the chair to spend $18,000 on planters for Zones 1 and 2
• Approved entering executive session for a real estate transaction discussion
• Adjourned the meeting

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will receive updates on the MARTA installation and Public Safety Mural. The meeting also includes discussions regarding parking deck art, an arts center business plan, and a mural for St. Vincent de Paul.

• MARTA Installation update
• Public Safety Mural update
• Stein Group – Parking Deck Art discussion
• Arts Center business plan discussion
• St. Vincent de Paul Mural discussion

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review multiple zoning variances and waivers for development projects, including a large request for Chamblee Manor. The body will also consider ordinances regarding alcoholic beverages and street racing exhibitions.

• PZ2020-705: 20 variances and 5 waivers for 5180 Peachtree Boulevard (Chamblee Manor DCI)
• PZ2021-710: Fence and wall variances for 3482 Hildon Circle
• PZ2021-711: 4 variances for a medical office building at 3723 and 3731 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
• PZ2021-712: Rezoning and map amendment for 3311 Catalina Dr
• Proposed ordinances regarding HB879 (Alcoholic Beverages) and Non-Driver Participation in Street Racing

The Chamblee City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the alcohol code to allow deliveries and expanded Sunday sales, an ordinance targeting non-driver participation in street racing, and the 2021 Schedule of Traffic Regulations. The council also approved a contract for strategic planning software, appointed Susan Todd-Raque to the Public Arts Commission, and approved variances for a medical office building. Several items were postponed, including the Downtown Development Authority appointments and the Chamblee Manor DCI.

• Approved alcohol code amendments (HB879) allowing deliveries, curbside pickup, and expanded Sunday sales (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting non-driver participation in street racing and reckless driving exhibitions (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Schedule of Traffic Regulations update (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Envisio for strategic planning software (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Todd-Raque to Public Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Approved variances for medical office building at 3723/3731 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd (unanimous)
• Approved fence/wall variances at 3482 Hildon Circle (unanimous)
• Postponed Downtown Development Authority appointments to March work session (unanimous)

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council is conducting public hearings for several rezoning and variance requests. The body will also consider appointments to city commissions and updates to traffic and alcoholic beverage regulations.

• PZ2020-705: Chamblee Manor Rezoning at 5180 Peachtree Boulevard
• PZ2021-710: Fence and Wall Variances at 3482 Hildon Circle
• PZ2021-711: Medical Office Building at 3723 and 3731 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
• PZ2021-712: Rezoning and DCI at 3311 Catalina Dr
• 2021 Resolution to Update Schedule of Traffic Regulations

The City Council held public hearings on four development items, including the Chamblee Manor rezoning and a medical office building, but took no final action. Several items were reviewed or moved to a first read for the February 16 meeting, including the HB879 alcohol beverage amendments and the Chamblee LMI Future Development Map amendment. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural.

• Conducted public hearing for PZ2020-705 Chamblee Manor rezoning (no vote)
• Approved motion to extend public comment time by 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Conducted public hearing for PZ2021-710 fence and wall variances (no vote)
• Conducted public hearing for PZ2021-711 medical office building (no vote)
• Conducted public hearing for PZ2021-712 Chamblee LMI amendment (no vote)
• Moved HB879 alcohol beverage amendments to first read
• Moved PZ2021-712 to first read
• Reviewed charter amendment on quorum and street racing ordinance

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The committee is meeting to receive updates on the Dresden Park stream bank restoration and the park at 4445 Buford Highway. Members will discuss and assign roles for 2021 special events, community garden workshops, and the Keswick Dog Park project.

• Dresden Park Stream Bank Restoration update
• Park at 4445 Buford Highway update
• Keswick Dog Park project fundraising and recruiting
• Georgia Arbor Day Celebration on February 19th
• Taste of Chamblee event on October 2nd

The Recreation Advisory Committee approved the October 1, 2020 meeting minutes and assigned members to 2021 subcommittees, including CPRD & City Special Events, Celebrations/Clean-Ups, Community Garden, and Keswick Dog Park Project. Updates were provided on the Dresden Park stream bank restoration, Buford Highway Park improvements, and spring programs. No formal votes were taken on these updates.

• Approved October 1, 2020 meeting minutes (motion by Verle, second by Maxine)
• Assigned RAC members to 2021 subcommittees: CPRD & City Special Events (Maxine, Lewis, Kini, Verle), Celebrations/Clean-Ups (Jimmy, Laurie), Community Garden (Bethany), Keswick Dog Park Project (Kini, Verle)

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Chamblee Public Art Commission is meeting to review applications for a muralist for the Public Safety Building.

• Review of Public Safety Building Muralist applications

Design Review Board Regular Meeting

The Design Review Board will meet to review meeting minutes and procedures. The board is scheduled to discuss a development project involving concurrent variances and waivers.

• PZ2021-712: Chamblee LMI - DCI with Concurrent Variances and Waivers

The Design Review Board reviewed a Development of Community Impact and rezoning application for an industrial distribution development, recommending approval to City Council with conditions. The board approved 25 variances and 15 waivers, denied 5 variances and 4 waivers, and had no recommendation on 3 variances and 1 waiver. The motion to recommend the action passed unanimously 4-0.

• Recommended approval of DCI and rezoning for industrial distribution development (4-0)
• Approved 25 variances including building materials, fenestration, parking, and buffer reductions
• Denied 5 variances including sustainable certification, dumpster location, and landscape/sidewalk requirements
• Approved 15 waivers including block length, planting, and driveway modifications
• Denied 4 waivers including landscape islands, granite curbing, and utility burial
• Recommended 11 conditions including glazing, parking deck, and stream restoration
• Approved December 30, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0-1, Ugi abstained)

Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority will meet to review property updates and new business. The body will discuss a lease extension for the Collision Site and hold an executive session regarding a real estate transaction.

• Extension of Collision Site lease
• Façade grant update
• Peachtree Station Letter of Credit
• Executive session for real estate transaction
• Film requests

The Chamblee Downtown Development Authority voted to deny S.J. Collins' request to be released from the $100,000 letter of credit requirement for the Peachtree Station project, keeping the reserve until the abatement ends. The board also authorized the chair to negotiate a month-to-month lease extension for the Collision site tenants and to act on film requests for the Broad Street property. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Denied S.J. Collins' request to release Peachtree Station letter of credit (6-0)
• Authorized chair to negotiate lease with Collision site tenants and buyers (6-0)
• Authorized chair to act on film requests for Broad Street property (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec. 16, 2020 regular and executive sessions (6-0)

Discover Chamblee Advisory Committee Committee Meeting

The committee is meeting to review updates from December and discuss the proposed budget for 2021.

• Presentation of the 2021 Proposed Budget

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

The Public Art Commission is meeting to elect officers and receive updates on current projects. The body will discuss the status of public art installations and the Arts Center business plan.

• Election of officers
• MARTA Installation update
• Public Safety Mural update
• Parking Deck Public Art discussion
• Arts Center business plan discussion

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to review several annual board and committee appointments. The body will discuss new job descriptions, municipal court consulting, and a credit card program authorization. A second reading of the Infrastructure Maintenance Fee Ordinance revisions is scheduled.

• 2nd Reading of Chapter 74: Infrastructure Maintenance Fee Ordinance Revisions
• 1st Reading of Charter Amendment related to Quorum
• 1st Reading of Ordinance regarding Non-Driver Participation in Street Racing and Reckless Driving Exhibitions
• Samsara Agreement for Public Works
• Municipal Court Consulting Services

The Chamblee City Council unanimously approved the confirmation of Craig Mims as Public Works Director, a new position added to the agenda. The council also approved a $25,000 contract for a municipal court study, adopted new city job descriptions, and selected a gateway sign design. Several ordinances were moved to a second reading for final adoption at a future meeting.

• Confirmed Craig Mims as Public Works Director (unanimous)
• Authorized $25,000 contract with Management Partners for municipal court study (unanimous)
• Adopted new city job descriptions/positions (unanimous)
• Approved gateway sign design option 5 for Chamblee Dunwoody Road (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 General Administrative Annual Appointments, adding John Mesa as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Adopted Chapter 74: Infrastructure Maintenance Fee ordinance revisions (unanimous)
• Moved charter quorum amendment, meeting rescheduling, and street racing ordinances to 2nd reading (unanimous)
• Approved Samsara fleet management agreement for Public Works (unanimous)

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council is conducting a public hearing regarding the rezoning and development of 5180 Peachtree Boulevard. The body will also consider revisions to the Infrastructure Maintenance Fee Ordinance and various board appointments.

• Public hearing for PZ2020-705: 5180 Peachtree Boulevard (Chamblee Manor) rezoning and DCI
• 2nd reading of Chapter 74: Infrastructure Maintenance Fee Ordinance revisions
• 1st reading of Charter amendment related to Quorum
• Municipal Court consulting services
• Samsara Agreement for Public Works

The Chamblee City Council unanimously postponed the Chamblee Manor rezoning, Future Land Use Map amendment, and Development of Community Impact (DCI) application (PZ2020-705) to the February 11, 2021 work session. The council also moved several ordinances to a first reading, including updates to regular meeting rules and a new ordinance on non-driver participation in street racing. All other agenda items were reviewed and discussed for action at the January 19, 2021 regular meeting.

• Postponed Chamblee Manor rezoning and DCI to Feb 11 work session (unanimous)
• Moved ordinance updating Sec. 2-46 regular meetings to a 1st read (unanimous)
• Moved ordinance on non-driver participation in street racing to a 1st read (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2021 annual appointments for boards and committees for Jan 19 action
• Reviewed municipal court consulting services contract for Jan 19 action
• Reviewed new city job descriptions and positions for Jan 19 action
• Reviewed gateway signage options for Jan 19 action
• Reviewed credit card program authorization and Samsara agreement for Jan 19 action

City Council Public Hearing - Work Session

The City Council is conducting a public hearing regarding the rezoning and development of 5180 Peachtree Boulevard. The body is also reviewing municipal court consulting services and infrastructure fee ordinance revisions.

• PZ2020-705: Chamblee Manor Rezoning, Future Land Use Map Amendment and DCI at 5180 Peachtree Boulevard
• Chapter 74: Infrastructure Maintenance Fee Ordinance Revisions (2nd Reading)
• Municipal Court Consulting Services
• Samsara Agreement for Public Works
• Amendment to the Charter related to Quorum (1st Reading)