Woodstock meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Woodstock Council Agendas: Soccer Stadium Development, Millage Rates, Park Plan

The Woodstock City Council held three meetings in the past two weeks, with agendas covering a proposed mixed-use development with a soccer stadium, property tax millennial rates, and a downtown park master plan. Minutes have not yet been published, so no vote outcomes are available.

Mixed-Use Development with Soccer Stadium (Aug. 10)

The council's Aug. 10 agenda included a vote on a zone map amendment (Z#167-26) and conditional use permit (CUP#94-26) for a 12.81-acre mixed-use development at Reagan Street and Ridgeway Parkway. The project would include up to 26,000 square feet of commercial space, a semi-professional/professional soccer stadium, and up to 236 multi-family rental units. The rezoning would change the property from NC to GC-VMU.

The consent agenda included several items:

• An intergovernmental agreement amendment with Cherokee County for road resurfacing and repairs.
• MAJBA JE 21860 to fund LMIG resurfacing on Rivercrest Drive using SPLOST VII reserves.
• MAJBA JE 21859 to fund a concrete pad installation at the Chambers Building using TAD reserves.
• MAJBA JE 21892 to fund the Noonday Creek Trail Connection at Dupree Road and a house demolition using undesignated Parks Bond reserves.

The council also considered accelerating the hiring of an HR Coordinator position to late 2026.

Work Session: Johnston Park, Parking, Transportation (Aug. 17)

A work session on Aug. 17 featured three presentations, with no votes scheduled:

• Johnston Park Master Plan draft by Liz Cole with Earth Elements.
• Managed Downtown Parking Program update by Brian Stockton.
• Transportation Projects update by Chris Luly.

An executive session was also listed.

Millage Rates and Annexation Remand (Aug. 21)

The Aug. 21 agenda included votes to adopt the Calendar 2026 property tax millage rates: 5.13 mils for maintenance and operations (the rollback rate) and 0.52 mils for parks bond debt service.

The council also considered remanding the 200 Dupree Road annexation, rezoning, and variances back to the Planning Commission.

Consent agenda items included:

• Ratifying the purchase of 714.88 square feet of right-of-way and 337.52 square feet of easement for the Market Street Extension (Parcel 3).
• Approving a $24,444 payment in lieu of sidewalk/guardrail construction from Ruisseau developers.
• Approving agreements for transportation planning and funding, and accepting a right-of-way dedication.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled for the next 14 days.

Woodstock boards weigh playground, housing, soccer stadium items

Woodstock's City Council and Planning Commission held meetings in late July and early August covering a downtown playground renovation, several housing and zoning proposals, and a mixed-use development with a soccer stadium. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so official outcomes are not yet available.

City Council — July 27

The council was scheduled to hold public hearings and votes on several items. The consent agenda included a $438,961 agreement with Great Southern Recreation for Downtown Playground Phase II renovations, a collections agreement with Municipal Collections of America for unpaid parking citations, and an intergovernmental agreement with Cherokee County for law enforcement intelligence support.

Also on the agenda were a zoning amendment (Z#171-26) for the South on Main project to replace apartments with townhomes, and annexation and rezoning of 545 Dobbs Road to DT-VLR. The meeting also included a presentation on the playground and recognition of a police officer's promotion to detective.

Planning Commission — August 6

The commission was set to vote on a variance (V#218-26) for 64 and 68 Linton Street to allow more than one residential unit per building and remove a rental restriction, an item tabled from July 9. It also considered a zoning amendment (Z#174-26) for Holbrook Woodstock to increase Independent Retirement Living units from 175 to 230 and revise the southern buffer.

Another item was annexation and rezoning (A#132-26) of 31.47 acres at 200 Dupree Road and 681 Stonebridge Parkway from R-40 to R-4 for up to 220 single-family homes, with associated variances for reduced setbacks and lot sizes. The commission also received a Capital Improvement Plan update from Chris Luly and was to approve minutes from July 9, 2026.

City Council — August 7

The council was scheduled to vote on a zone map amendment and conditional use permit (Z#167-26 and CUP#94-26) for a 12.81-acre mixed-use development at Reagan Street and Ridgewalk Parkway. The project includes up to 26,000 square feet of commercial space, a semi-professional/professional soccer stadium, and up to 236 multi-family rental units.

The consent agenda included an intergovernmental agreement amendment for Cherokee County road resurfacing and repairs, plus funding for additional LMIG resurfacing on Rivercrest Drive using SPLOST VII reserves, a concrete pad at the Chambers Building using TAD reserves, and the Noonday Creek Trail Connection at Dupree Road and a house demolition using undesignated Parks Bond reserves. The council also considered accelerating the hiring of an HR Coordinator position to late 2026.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Woodstock Council, Planning Commission weigh land-use and $438,961 playground project

Woodstock's City Council and Planning Commission each convened in late July, with agendas centered on rezoning requests, annexations, and a $438,961 downtown playground renovation. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so outcomes — including vote tallies — are not yet part of the public record. What follows reflects the agendas as posted.

City Council — July 23

A July 23 work session agenda listed no specific legislative items, contracts, or public hearings for decision or discussion. The agenda consisted of procedural boilerplate.

City Council — July 24 and July 27

The Council's July 24 and July 27 agendas carried the same set of items, with the July 27 agenda specifying public hearings and votes on two land-use requests.

Downtown Playground renovation. The Council was scheduled to decide on an agreement with Great Southern Recreation for Downtown Playground renovations totaling $438,961.00.

545 Dobbs Road. Public hearing and vote on A#133-26, the annexation and rezoning of 545 Dobbs Road to the DT-VLR zoning district.

South on Main. Public hearing and vote on Z#171-26, a condition amendment for the South on Main project to allow townhomes and residential-over-commercial units.

Parking collections. An agreement with Municipal Collections of America, Inc. for outstanding parking tickets.

Cadence Fair. Road and parking lot closures for the Cadence Fair on October 24, 2026.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed whether each item was voted on, tabled, or postponed.

Planning Commission — July 31

The Planning Commission was set to hold public hearings and votes on three land-use requests, plus receive a presentation.

200 Dupree Road / 681 Stonebridge Parkway. Vote on A#132-26, the annexation and rezoning of 31.47± acres for up to 220 single-family residences.

Holbrook Woodstock. Vote on Z#174-26, an amendment to increase Independent Retirement Living units from 175 to 230 at Holbrook Woodstock.

64 & 68 Linton St. Vote on V#218-26, a variance for more than one residential unit and removal of rental restrictions.

Capital Improvement Plan. A presentation on Capital Improvement Plan projects by Chris Luly.

As with the Council meetings, minutes have not been published, so the results of these votes are not yet confirmed.

Why these items matter

The playground agreement represents the largest dollar figure on any July agenda. The rezoning and annexation requests — at 545 Dobbs Road, 200 Dupree Road, and Holbrook Woodstock — could shape housing density and development patterns in the city. The parking collections agreement affects how the city recovers unpaid citations. Residents who want to know how the Council and Commission voted should watch for the published minutes, which will provide the official record.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Watch the city's official calendar for newly posted agendas.

Woodstock meetings: I-575 interchange grant, zoning requests, and e-bike ordinance on recent agendas

Woodstock's recent government meetings placed major transportation funding, zoning changes, and new regulations on the agenda — though minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions, so final outcomes are not yet confirmed in the public record.

City Council — July 13

The City Council's regular session agenda included two federal transportation grants requiring local matches:

• **Resolution No. 2026-012:** Accept a CMAQ grant of $9,948,844 for the I-575 and Ridgewalk Parkway Diverging Diamond Interchange, with a 20% local match of $2,487,210.
• **Resolution No. 2026-013:** Accept a CMAQ grant of $640,000 for Trickum Sidewalk Improvements, with a 20% local match of $160,000.

The agenda also listed a second reading and final vote on Ordinance No. 2026-022, regulating e-bikes and personal transportation devices.

Other items on the agenda:

• A Community Development Block Grant application for $354,676 for Whispering Trace Roadway and Safety Improvements, including milling, repaving, and speed humps.
• A fire engine pumper truck refurbishment project with Williams Fire Apparatus, estimated at 6–8 months.
• Alcohol license applications for Anka Grills, Inc. at 180 Parkway 575 and Deux Sucres, LLC dba Sucre at 8654 Main Street.
• The 2026 Comprehensive Transportation Plan.

Because minutes are not yet published, the council's actual votes on these items are not confirmed in the available record.

Planning Commission — July 9

The Planning Commission agenda included public hearings and scheduled votes on three property requests:

• **Z#171-26:** A condition amendment for South on Main to allow townhomes and residential-over-commercial units instead of 180 apartments/condos.
• **V#218-26:** A variance for 64 & 68 Linton St to allow multiple residential units per building and remove rental restrictions.
• **A#133-26:** Annexation and rezoning of 545 Dobbs Road to DT-VLR (DT-Very Low Density Residential).

The agenda also included adoption of the July 2026 Zoning Map Amendment.

Minutes are not yet published, so commission recommendations or votes are not confirmed.

City Council Work Session — July 16

The Council work session agenda listed only procedural matters: a call to order, an executive session, and final adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings were scheduled. The meeting was set for 7:00 PM at the Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street.

What this means for residents

The two CMAQ grants, if accepted, would commit Woodstock to roughly $2.6 million in local matching funds for the I-575/Ridgewalk Parkway interchange project and Trickum Road sidewalk work. The South on Main condition amendment could change what gets built at that property — townhomes and residential-over-commercial units rather than the previously approved apartments/condos. The e-bike ordinance, if passed on second reading, would establish new rules for e-bikes and similar devices in the city.

All of these items were on agendas; confirmed outcomes will be available once meeting minutes are published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days, according to the available data. Residents should check the City of Woodstock's official website for any newly posted agendas or schedule changes.

Woodstock Roundup: Council to Act on $10.6M in Transportation Grants; Planning Commission Weighs South on Main Zoning Shift

Woodstock's City Council and Planning Commission each held sessions this month with significant items on their agendas. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, what follows reflects the published agendas — what was scheduled for a vote — rather than confirmed outcomes. Residents should watch for posted minutes to verify final decisions and vote tallies.

City Council — July 8, 2026

The council's regular session included two federal transportation grants requiring local matching funds.

The largest dollar item was a CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality) grant of $9,948,844 for the I-575 and Ridgewalk Parkway diverging diamond interchange. Accepting the grant would require a 20% local match of $2,487,210.

A second CMAQ grant of $640,000 was on the agenda for Trickum Sidewalk Improvements, with a local match of $160,000.

The council was also scheduled to take a second reading and final vote on Ordinance 2026-022, which would regulate e-bikes and personal transportation devices within the city.

Other agenda items:

• A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for $354,676 to fund Whispering Trace Roadway and Safety Improvements, including milling, repaving, and speed humps.
• A fire engine pumper truck refurbishment project with Williams Fire Apparatus, estimated to take 6–8 months.

Planning Commission — July 9, 2026

The Planning Commission held public hearings and was scheduled to vote on three property-specific zoning requests plus a citywide map amendment.

Z#171-26 — South on Main: A condition amendment to allow townhomes and residential-over-commercial units instead of the previously approved 180 apartments or condos. Staff recommended approval.

V#218-26 — 64 & 68 Linton Street: A variance to permit more than one residential unit per building and to remove a rental restriction currently in place.

A#133-26 — 545 Dobbs Road: Annexation and rezoning to DT-VLR (Downtown Very Low Density Residential).

The commission was also scheduled to hold a public hearing on adoption of the July 2026 Zoning Map Amendment.

What Residents Should Know

All three meetings listed above are classified as "agenda only" — the city has published what was scheduled for discussion and votes, but minutes confirming what was actually decided have not yet been released. Vote tallies, amendments, and final outcomes are not available in the current record.

The I-575/Ridgewalk Parkway diverging diamond interchange project, if the grant is accepted, represents the largest single transportation funding item on the council agenda. The 20% local match of roughly $2.49 million would come from city funds.

The South on Main zoning amendment, if approved, would change the housing type allowed at that site from apartments or condos to townhomes and residential-over-commercial units.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the City of Woodstock's official website for newly posted agendas or special-called sessions.