Lawrenceville, GA

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two zoning requests and one proposed amendment to the City of Lawrenceville Zoning Ordinance 2020. The body will also review minutes from the October 5, 2026 meeting.

• RZM2026-00007: Parkland Homebuilders, LLC at 2555 University Parkway & 104 Hurricane Shoals Road
• SUP2026-00010, SUP2026-00011, SUP2026-00012: 272 Hurricane Shoals LLC at 272 Hurricane Shoals Road
• Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance 2020 Sec. 102.9 regarding RM-24 Multifamily Residential District

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Meeting

Stormwater Authority

Public Notice

This notice informs the public that a quorum of the Council may be present at the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit on October 28, 2026. The document states that no official action will be taken by the Council during the event.

• Attendance at Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit (MARS) at 2050 Sugarloaf Circle, Duluth, GA

Public Notice

The ReCAST Advisory Board will meet for a presentation and discussion. The notice states that no votes or official actions will be taken during this gathering.

• ReCAST Program Concluding Reception

Public Notice

ReCAST Advisory Board

The agenda for this meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate. The board will meet to approve the current agenda and prior meeting minutes.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lawrenceville City Council will hold public hearings on two special use permits and vote on several contract awards for city improvements. The body will also discuss the 2027 employee benefits renewal and the dissolution of the Financial Review Citizen Committee.

• Special use permits for 425 West Pike Street and 401 Industrial Park Drive
• Agreement with Over & Under General Contractors, Inc for power pole replacements
• Contract awards for Southlawn Pond Project, Pedestrian Improvements 2026, and Ezzard Street Pavement Rehabilitation
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for Tax Parcels #5142 036 and #5142 037 along Scenic Hwy
• Resolution to dissolve the Financial Review Citizen Committee

The Lawrenceville City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including pedestrian improvements and power pole replacements. The Council also authorized the purchase of property on Scenic Highway and approved the 2027 employee benefits renewal. Additionally, board and commission appointments for 2027 were confirmed.

• Approved $548,796.60 contract for pedestrian improvements (5-0)
• Approved $625,000 purchase of Scenic Hwy tax parcels (5-0)
• Approved 2027 employee benefits renewal (5-0)
• Approved 2027 board and commission appointments (5-0)
• Dissolved Financial Review Citizen Committee (5-0)
• Tabled SUP2026-00013 to Nov 17 (5-0)
• Withdrew SUP2026-00009 without prejudice (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Heritage Trail Medallion recipients (5-0)

Stormwater Authority

The Stormwater Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on the Stormwater Program. The body will also discuss the Sandalwood Community Improvements Project and review proposed new projects.

• Sandalwood Community Improvements Project update
• Review of proposed new projects
• Stormwater Program updates

The Stormwater Authority met on October 21, 2026, to review project updates. Due to a lack of a quorum, the board was unable to approve the minutes from the September 16, 2026, meeting. No other formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Tabled approval of September 16, 2026, meeting minutes due to lack of quorum
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Stormwater Authority

Downtown Development Authority Special Call - CANCELLED

The Downtown Development Authority Special Call meeting scheduled for October 19, 2026, has been cancelled.

Downtown Development Authority Special Call

Board of Appeals - CANCELLED

The Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for October 19, 2026, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

Downtown Development Authority Executive Session

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several land use applications and city business. The agenda includes reviews of zoning requests and a proposal to dissolve a citizen committee.

• Rezoning request RZM2026-00007 for 2555 University Parkway & 104 Hurricane Shoals Road
• Special use permits for 401 Industrial Park Drive, 272 Hurricane Shoals Road, and 425 West Pike Street
• Resolution to dissolve the Financial Review Citizen Committee
• Property acquisition of 409 Simmons St
• Lawrenceville Arts Commission DTL Letter Installation project

The City Council tabled three land-use requests to November 17, 2026, and noted one withdrawal. Several other items were moved to the October 26 regular agenda for further action. No votes were taken during the executive session.

• Tabled RZM2026-00007 (Parkland Homebuilders, LLC) to November 17, 2026
• Recorded withdrawal of SUP2026-00009 (PureFun Properties, LLC)
• Tabled SUP2026-00010, SUP2026-00011, and SUP2026-00012 (272 Hurricane Shoals LLC) to November 17, 2026
• Moved SUP2026-00013 (Smokerise Services, LLC) to October 26 regular agenda
• Moved resolution to dissolve Financial Review Citizen Committee to October 26 regular agenda
• Moved 409 Simmons St property acquisition to October 26 regular agenda
• Moved Police Department Axon Council item to October 26 regular agenda

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission will meet to receive updates on the budget and various grants. The body will also discuss permanent art and traffic signal cabinets.

• Budget update
• Permanent art discussion
• Creative Gwinnett Placemaking Grant
• Traffic signal cabinets
• Lawrenceville Blooms update

Lawrenceville Arts Commission - CANCELLED

The Lawrenceville Arts Commission meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026, has been cancelled.

City Council Special Call

City Council Special Call

The Lawrenceville City Council will meet to discuss a lease agreement for a property on Culver Street. The meeting also includes the swearing in of a newly elected council member.

• Lease Agreement for 205 Culver Street
• Swearing in of Newly Elected Council Member

The City Council approved a lease agreement for 205 Culver Street and authorized the Mayor or City Manager to execute the lease following City Attorney approval. Additionally, Darion Ward was sworn in as a newly elected Council Member.

• Approved lease agreement for 205 Culver Street (4-0)
• Swore in Darion Ward as Newly Elected Council Member

Downtown Development Authority - CANCELLED

The Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers has been cancelled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Public Meeting Notice - Strategic Plan Community Forum

Lawrenceville has noticed a Strategic Plan Community Forum for Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Cabaret Room of the Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N. Clayton St, GA 30046. The notice states a quorum of the City Council may be present and that City business will be presented or discussed. No votes or official action will be taken. The only listed agenda item is the Strategic Plan Community Forum.

• Strategic Plan Community Forum — presentation/discussion item
• Notice states a quorum of the City Council may be present
• No votes or official action will be taken
• Meeting location: Lawrenceville Arts Center – Cabaret Room, 125 N. Clayton St, GA 30046
• Meeting date and time: Wednesday, October 07, 2026, 1:00 PM

Public Meeting Notice - Strategic Plan Community Forum

Lawrenceville, GA has noticed a Strategic Plan Community Forum for Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Cabaret Room of the Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N. Clayton St, GA 30046. The notice states a quorum of the City Council may be present and that City business will be presented or discussed. No votes or official action will be taken. The only listed agenda item is the Strategic Plan Community Forum itself.

• Strategic Plan Community Forum, Oct. 7, 2026, 9:00 AM, Lawrenceville Arts Center – Cabaret Room, 125 N. Clayton St, GA 30046
• Notice states a quorum of the City Council may be present
• Notice states no votes or official action will be taken

Public Meeting Notice - Strategic Plan Community Forum

Lawrenceville, GA has noticed a Strategic Plan Community Forum for Tuesday, October 06, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Cabaret Room of the Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N. Clayton St, GA 30046. The notice states a quorum of the City Council may be present and that City business will be presented or discussed. No votes or official action will be taken. The only listed agenda item is the Strategic Plan Community Forum.

• Strategic Plan Community Forum presentation/discussion item
• Notice states no votes or official action will be taken
• Quorum of City Council may be present
• Location: Lawrenceville Arts Center – Cabaret Room, 125 N. Clayton St, GA 30046
• Date and time: Tuesday, October 06, 2026, 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

The Lawrenceville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four special use permit applications and one rezoning request. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the September 8, 2026 meeting. Discussions on zoning issues are limited to 10 minutes per side.

• SUP2026-00010, SUP2026-00011, SUP2026-00012: 272 Hurricane Shoals LLC, 272 Hurricane Shoals Road
• SUP2026-00009: PureFun Properties, LLC, 401 Industrial Park Drive
• RZM2026-00007: Parkland Homebuilders, LLC, 2555 University Parkway & 104 Hurricane Shoals Road
• SUP2026-00013: Smokerise Services, LLC, 425 West Pike Street

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several contract awards and zoning requests. The agenda includes public hearings for two land-use items and discussions regarding police and firefighting exercises with Gwinnett County.

• Zoning and special use hearing for 0 Sugarloaf Parkway
• Zoning hearing for Costco Wholesale Corporation at 2555 University Parkway
• Contract award for Downtown Lawrenceville Streetscape Project
• Contract award for Grove Park Electric Underground Loop Project
• Contract award for Baker Carter Pressure Improvement Project

The City Council approved a rezoning and special use permit for 40 townhouse units on about 6.61 acres at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway, with amendments banning chain link fencing and requiring black wrought iron fencing. The Council also approved rezoning 2555 University Parkway from BG General Business and Light Manufacturing to BG General Business for a Costco Wholesale membership club, with conditions in the packet. In other business, the Council approved a Downtown Lawrenceville Streetscape Project contract to Ohmshiv Construction, LLC for an amount not to exceed $632,725.50, an amended automated speed enforcement agreement with Blue Line Solutions, LLC, an intergovernmental agreement with Gwinnett County for police and firefighting exercises, and a resolution adopting an updated Crisis Management Plan. All votes recorded were unanimous, with Mayor Still, Mayor Pro-Tem Travis, Council Member Jones, and Council Member Harris voting yea.

• Approved rezoning and special use permit for 40 townhouses on ~6.61 acres at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway (4-0)
• Added amendments prohibiting chain link fencing and requiring black wrought iron fencing at the townhouse project (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2555 University Parkway to BG General Business for a Costco Wholesale membership club (4-0)
• Approved Downtown Lawrenceville Streetscape Project contract to Ohmshiv Construction, LLC, not to exceed $632,725.50 (4-0)
• Approved amended Automated Speed Enforcement System Agreement with Blue Line Solutions, LLC (4-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Gwinnett County for police and firefighting exercises on city-owned properties (4-0)
• Adopted resolution approving updated Crisis Management Plan, with future updates approved by the City Manager (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including contract awards and emergency restoration ratification (4-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to consider a single variance request. The request is submitted by Greg Hall of Landworks Architecture Design on behalf of Blue Rooster Bake Shop & Eatery.

• Variance request VAR2026-00021 for 385 North Clayton Street

Stormwater Authority

Stormwater Authority

The Lawrenceville Stormwater Authority is meeting to approve prior minutes, review current projects including the Sandalwood Community Improvements Project, and discuss stormwater program updates. The agenda also includes review of proposed new projects and comments from utility board staff.

• Approval of August 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Sandalwood Community Improvements Project
• Stormwater program updates
• Review of proposed new projects

The Stormwater Authority approved the minutes of its August 19, 2026 meeting on a 5-0 vote, with two members absent. The board received updates on the Stormwater Utility Analysis Fee from Stormwater Coordinator Madison Smith and on the Sandalwood Community Improvement Project from City Engineer Eranildo Lustosa Alves Junior. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote. The minutes are marked DRAFT.

• Approved August 19, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority Executive Session

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider the initial operating plan and budget for a hotel, approve key hotel employees, and review related invoices. The board will also hear the treasurer's report and discuss the 2026 Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and an executive session on real estate.

• Hotel Initial Operating Plan and Budget
• Approval of Key Hotel Employees
• Approval of Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP Invoices
• September 2026 Treasurer's Report
• 2026 Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit

City Council Work Session

The Lawrenceville City Council is holding a work session to discuss general city business, including a 6-month update on the First Housing Center, several rezoning and special use permit applications, and multiple contract awards for engineering, construction, and emergency services. No public comment is allowed unless formally requested by the Mayor and Council. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Rezoning and special use permit for Owen Herbert at 0 Sugarloaf Parkway (ANNX2026-00002, RZM2026-00006, SUP2026-00006)
• Special use permit for PureFun Properties at 401 Industrial Park Drive (SUP2026-00009)
• Three special use permits for 272 Hurricane Shoals LLC at 272 Hurricane Shoals Road (SUP2026-00010, SUP2026-00011, SUP2026-00012)
• Rezoning for Costco Wholesale Corporation at 2555 University Parkway (RZC2026-00003)
• Contract awards: Land Disturbance Permit Plan Reviews (RP006-26), Grove Park Electric Underground Loop (SB005-27), Baker Carter Pressure Improvement (SB006-27), and ratification of emergency restoration at Lawrenceville Arts Center (Bailey Roofing and Restoration LLC)

The City Council held a work session with no final votes on substantive items. It unanimously approved an amended agenda that tabled two special-use permit requests (PureFun Properties and 272 Hurricane Shoals LLC) to the October 13 work session. Several other items were presented and sent to the September 28 regular meeting agenda, including annexation/rezoning requests and contract awards.

• Approved agenda as amended, tabling SUP2026-00009 (PureFun Properties) to Oct. 13 work session (4-0)
• Tabled SUP2026-00010/00011/00012 (272 Hurricane Shoals LLC) to Oct. 13 work session (4-0)
• Sent ANNX2026-00002/RZM2026-00006/SUP2026-00006 (Owen Herbert, 0 Sugarloaf Parkway) to Sept. 28 regular agenda
• Sent RZC2026-00003 (Costco, 2555 University Parkway) to Sept. 28 regular agenda
• Placed contract award for land disturbance permit plan reviews as Consent item #1 for Sept. 28
• Placed Grove Park Electric Underground Loop contract as Consent item #2 for Sept. 28
• Placed Baker Carter Pressure Improvement contract as Consent item #3 for Sept. 28
• Placed ratification of emergency restoration at Arts Center as Consent item #4 for Sept. 28

City Council Special Call

The City Council will meet to consider a lease agreement for 306 S. Perry Street. The meeting also includes an ordinance to call for a special municipal election and an amendment to the election budget.

• Lease Agreement for 306 S. Perry Street
• Ordinance for a Special Municipal Election
• Election Budget Amendment

The Lawrenceville City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement for 306 S. Perry Street, an ordinance calling a special municipal election, and a budget amendment for that election. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved lease agreement for 306 S. Perry Street (4-0)
• Approved ordinance calling special municipal election (4-0)
• Approved election budget amendment (4-0)

Lawrenceville Arts Commission

The Commission will discuss budget updates and various art initiatives. The meeting includes discussions regarding permanent and temporary art, as well as the Creative Gwinnett Placemaking Grant and a roundabout project.

• Budget Update
• Permanent Art discussion
• Temporary Art discussion
• Creative Gwinnett Placemaking Grant
• Roundabout Project