Special Called Dunwoody City Council Meeting, Tuesday April 1st, 5:30 pm - Vintage Pizza to discuss updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Joint Zoning Meeting - 40 participants)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL, DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PLANNING COMMISSION, ZBA

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

APRIL 01, 2025 - 5:30 PM

VINTAGE PIZZERIA

5510 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY ROAD

DUNWOODY, GEORGIA 30338

Tuesday evening there will be a special called meeting of the Dunwoody City Council, actually it is a huge public meeting at Vintage Pizza on Chamblee Dunwoody Rd at 5:30 pm that will be taking place in order to inform the four zoning committees within the City of Dunwoody of the work of an ad-hock steering committee being led by staff direction and that of outside consultants.   As this is a City Council Meeting, there will be 30 mins of Public Comment time available at the start and end of the meeting but as it is taking place off site (away from City Hall), it does not look to be streamed or recorded as usual.

All four of the zoning committees in the meeting on Tuesday are either elected by the citizens or confirmed by City Council whereby the invited representatives in the audience will be the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Development Authority.  These individuals as well as I am guessing the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee are named down below.

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is required to be updated by state law but this time around we are looking to also update our zoning code into a Unified Development Ordinance.  Based on the timelines previously presented I am guessing the first draft of the community agenda outlining the community vision, goals & policies will be presented soon if not on Tuesday. 

Right now redevelopment in the City of Dunwoody is thoughtful but slow with lots of eyes on every project whereby with a good presentation, quality data and appropriate community / neighbor backing; anything can get approved after it is properly vetted.   Slow is not a bad thing when the proposed development is immediately next door, or the change will allow a development to move forward which might change the character and feel of the community.  

I have not yet seen any proposed changes to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and then the underlining Development Ordinance; but my concern is that it may be proposing land use changes by right, whereby a developer can do what he wants within the limits of the allowances, without the scrutiny of the public nor an approval of the Council.   I will be listening attentively during the meeting as this process and the proposed changes could have unintended consequences if not thoroughly reviewed prior to codification and approval.

City of Dunwoody's Comprehensive Plan & Unified Development Ordinance

Project Update: On Jan. 27, 2025, the project team presented an update to the Dunwoody City Council.

Recurring themes:

•         There is a need for additional housing in both quantity and type, particularly for first-time buyers and seniors.
•         Residents would like to see a “Downtown Dunwoody” with walkable shops and restaurants.
•         Residents love local centers like Dunwoody Village and want to see these places to grow and thrive.
•         There is concern over vacant retail and office spaces impacting economic development & growth.
•         Traffic congestion is a major issue, and people want more connectivity and ways to get around.
•         People want to see their neighborhood character and greenspaces preserved.

City Council
Lynn Deutsch
Stacey Harris
John Heneghan
Tom Lambert
Catherine Lautenbacher
Rob Price
Joe Seconder

Planning Commission
Thomas O'Brien, Chair
Scott Brown, Vice-Chair
Deb Cameron
Jackie Edmundson
Debbie Gordon
Elizabeth Shin
Alex Wallach

Zoning Board of Appeals
Joe Tuttle, Chair
Ellen Etheridge
Ardy Bastien
Ryan Esslinger
Erika Harris
Ryan Schwartz
Tara Targovnik

Development Authority
Jeff Ackemann - Vice Chair
Mike Herman
Keith Wilson
Terri Polk
Jonathan Sangster - Chair
Susan Mitchell
Cheryl Strickland

The members of the community volunteering their time to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee are as follows.

Bob Fiscella (HOA chairperson/resident)
Susan Mitchell (Development authority/resident)
Linda Pozzobon (Resident/business owner)
Elizabeth Shin (Planning commission/resident)
Scott Brown (Planning commission/resident)
Sam Shenbaga (Resident/ ARC)
Joe Martinez (Developer/resident)
Marianella Lopez (Resident, Sustainability committee)
Jim Cramer (Arts commission, architect/resident)
Rich Reed (Architect/resident)
David Abes (Business owner/resident)
Ann Hanlon (PCID/resident)
Michael Starling (Econ. Development)
Tom Lambert (City Council/resident)

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday November 25, 2024

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday November 25, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/86390235645 or  phone +14703812552,86390235645#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation of Oath of Office to Dunwoody Police Officers Collice Acoff, James Harding, Jason Holcombe and Jahron Mendoza

Presentation of Officer of the 3rd Quarter to Ofc Will Smith and Employee of the 3rd Quarter to Crime Analyst Kayce Lowe

Resolution Re-Appointing Members to Serve on the Dunwoody Art Commission

Resolution Appointing Member to Serve on the Discover Dunwoody Board - Stephanie Cantwell

Resolution Re-Appointing Members to Serve on the Dunwoody Development Authority

Construction Manager at Risk Contract for the Brook Run Maintenance Facility

SECOND READ:Charter Amendment Article, Section 2.13(a)(4) & (e) - Prohibitions

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Amend Chapter 6 of the City of Dunwoody Code of Ordinances to Restrict the Unlicensed Sale of Dogs, Cats, or Domestic Rabbits

Resolution in Support of City of Milton Amicus Brief

Approval of Supplemental Benefit Program for First Responders Diagnosed with PTSD

Project Agreement with the Perimeter CID for Ashford Dunwoody Path Phase 2

Approval of Renewal for ESRI (GIS Mapping Application Suite)

Migration of Police Applications to Central Square Cloud

Dunwoody City Council Meeting agenda for Monday July 8th (Bill McCahan, City Manager Report, Millage Rate, Recovery Facilities, Chamblee Dunwoody Paths, new board members)

Bill McCahan is being honored Monday!

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday July 8, 2024 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/84919972403 or  phone +14703812552,,84919972403#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Ramatu Kamara

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

City Manager's Monthly Report 

Special Recognition of Bill McCahan - Bill and Louise McCahan are long time friends and heavily involved in the community, Kingswood Church, Citizens for Dunwoody, Park Committees, Zoning Board, Development Authority, Preservation Trust, DHA and many other activities. 

Public Hearing & Approval for Establishing 2024 Millage Rate (Delisha Robinson, Assistant Finance Director)

Public Hearing & First Read - An Ordinance to Define Community Residences and Recovery Communities and Create Use Regulations for Such Uses, Chapter 27

American Rescue Plan - Timeline Extension on Grants

Award of a Contract to KCI Technologies to Provide Preliminary Design for the Chamblee Dunwoody-Village Crossroads Project

There were several special called meetings that took place in June while I was away on vacation that were called to have preliminary hearings on the setting the Millage Tax Rate for the City.   The tax rate is not changing as we are already at the maximum allowed per the charter but there was a 3% increase in the valuations therefore we need to advertise this as a tax increase.  Reminder that homeowners with an Homestead exemption and freeze in place, will not see a City of Dunwoody millage tax increase over last year.  Besides the millage rate item, the first special called meeting the evening of June 26th, had a few other items on the agenda I wanted to recognize.

Resolution to Adopt Community Development Fee Schedule to Comply with State Law

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals - Erika Harris

Resolution Appointing Member to Serve on the Development Authority - Keith Wilson

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Planning Commission - Alex Wallach

City of Dunwoody to hold Joint City Council, Planning Commision and Development Authority session Tuesday Night - 6 p.m. (State of Perimeter Commercial Market 2023 & Edge City)

Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. there will be a rare Joint meeting of the Dunwoody City Council, the Dunwoody Planning Commission and the Dunwoody Development Authority to receive an update on the current state of the commercial market.  Yesterday in my blog post on the Monday Budget Committee Meeting, I posted an opinion from Colliers on the financial real estate health of the Central Perimeter Business District and I am guessing this Tuesday evening briefing will also bring forward more information.

I am also guessing that this meeting will count as training to assure that we are all following proper zoning practices to make our decisions.   The city has posted the agenda but no other documents for this meeting, that may change by Tuesday afternoon so please do check the City site in the agenda link below.  

Here are some previous documents from the Edge City Study that is on the agenda.

Edge City 2.0 Update May vs Edge City 2.0 Update January

Articles below related to Edge City by Atlanta Business Chronicle, - I have been arguing condos over apartments for years and these articles finally lean that way.

How Dunwoody is plotting sustainable growth, with empty-nesters in mind

Shape our future:' Dunwoody to craft plan for reenergizing Perimeter Center

That being said, this meeting looks to have both Zoom access and public comment for those who may want to give feedback to the collective zoning decision makers in the community.   Below are the links.

 City Agenda Link

Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84905806385

 

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday March 13, 2023

Public Hearing & First Read of SLUP Request on Mt. Vernon

 DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 13, 2023 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/83571238287  or  phone +14702509358,,83571238287#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

Proclamation - National Kidney Month

• Special story about charity - Amy Parker Zupancic, sons Daniel and Caleb McCracken

City Manager's Report (Eric Linton)

Public Hearing & First Read for SLUP 22-03: Special Land Use Permit to allow a 7-resident personal care home at 1822 Mount Vernon Road. The applicant also requests a concurrent variance from Sec. 27-202.  Decision will be scheduled for March 27th.

Resolution Appointing Member to Serve on Dunwoody Development Authority - Mike Herman (Mayor Deutsch)

Resolution for Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022

Additional Funding Authorization for 2419 Redcliff Way Storm Repairs

Additional Funding Authorization for 5583 Glenrich Drive Storm Repairs

Approval of Update to DeKalb County Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Plan (Deputy Chief Carlson)

Approval of a Contract with CGS, LLC for Landscaping on Winters Chapel Path Phase 1 (Michael Smith)

Approval of Contract Amendment to Municipal Services Contract for Planning & Zoning Services (Richard McLeod)

Approval of Contract with DeKalb Community Service Board to Provide a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to DPD (Deputy Chief Carlson)

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday December 13, 2021

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 13, 2021
6:00 PM – DUNWOODY CITY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Observe & listen via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84046900772

Agenda - City Site Agenda

Invocation

PUBLIC COMMENT - in person only now that COVID-19 special operation rules are not in place.  Come make your public comment at City Hall.

Proclamation Recognizing Council Member Jim Riticher

City Manager's Report 

Review of Legislative Affairs

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Chapter 27 to Create Regulations for Party Houses

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Chapter 27 to Amend Regulations for Food Trucks

Contract Approval for VOIP Hosted Phone Solution

Approval of Art Easement - 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Resolution to Appoint a Member to Serve on Discover Dunwoody Board (Jim Riticher)

Resolution to Appoint Members to Serve on the Planning Commission (Ali Mahbod & Deb Cameron)

Resolution to Appoint Members to Serve on the Sustainability Committee (Valerie Griffin)

Resolution to Appoint a Member to Serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals (Ardy Bastien)

Resolution to Appoint Members to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals (renewals)

Review and Consideration of Discover Dunwoody Budget 

Adoption of the Georgia Department of Transportation's Procurement Policy for Federal and State Funded Transportation Design and Engineering Related Consultant Services

Approval to Extend Sunbelt Traffic's Contract for Traffic Signal and Maintenance

Experience-making Fund proposal as proposed by Development Authority.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday Feb 10th and preview of Planning Commision meeting of Tuesday discussing proposed zoning changes to Village.

Monday, February 10, 2020
Dunwoody City Hall
4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd

Dunwoody, GA 30338

6:00 p.m. - Watch Live

Agenda

Presentation of 4th Quarter 2019 Internal Audit Report - findings on Dunwoody Senior Baseball (Bill Mulcahy)

Discover Dunwoody 2019 Financials and Report (Katie Williams)

 FIRST READ: MA 19-03: Laurel David, Attorney on Behalf of Branch Ashwood Associates, L.P., Owner of 1250 Meadow Lane Road, and 500, 600, and 700 Ashwood Parkway, Seeks a Major Modification to Conditions of Zoning - removal of a bank. The Tax Parcel Numbers for the Site are 18-350-02-001, 18-350-02-003, 18-349-01-037, and 18-349-01-046

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of Text Amendments Regarding Construction Fence Wrap (Chapter 20)

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of Text Amendments Regarding Breweries (Chapters 27)

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of Text Amendments Regarding an Entertainment District (Chapter 4)

SECOND READ: SLUP 19-03: Paul Ludwig on behalf of Saint Barnabas Anglican Church at 4795 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 seeks a Supplement Land Use Permit to allow for an addition of classroom space and administrative offices to supplement their institution.The tax
parcel ID for this site is 18 354 13 030.

RESOLUTION - Appointment of Members to Serve on the Dunwoody Development Authority - Terri Polk & Susan Mitchell

RESOLUTION - Appointment of Member to Serve on Discover Dunwoody Board - Ricardo Gonzalo

RESOLUTION - Support of Local Government Infrastructure Finance Authority & Broadband Funding Option

Funding Approval for Design Services of Perimeter Center East Park Property

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On Tuesday the Dunwoody Planning Commission is meeting and they have discussions taking place on the proposed changes to the zoning of Dunwoody Village.  Once the Planning Commission hears, approves, modifies or makes suggestions to the zoning plan, the next move will be to the City Council for more hearings, changes and possible approval.  I will be following this matter closely and listening to the various points raised.  I also believe the Dunwoody Homeowners Association (have you paid your dues?) will be discussing this same matter on Sunday night so you may want to attend to listen or weigh in there.

Dunwoody Planning Commission
Dunwoody City Hall
Tuesday Feb 11th - 6 p.m.
Agenda and link to live stream the meeting.

Review and consideration of new Dunwoody Village District Zoning Regulations (Chapter 27) 

 

Resolution to adopt updates to the Dunwoody Village Master Plan

 

RZ20-01: An ordinance to amend the official City of Dunwoody zoning map to rezone multiple parcels within Dunwoody Village to create newly adopted Dunwoody Village Districts as contemplated in the new Dunwoody Village Zoning Regulations

Dunwoody resident asks, "Why can't we have nice things like our neighbors?"

Just because it is not easy, doesn't mean we are working towards these goals

Part of the job of serving on the City Council is knowing what the residents of your city want and then trying to fulfill their desires with the resources that you have available, unfortunately, the desires always outweigh resources.  I read everything Dunwoody related that I can get my hands upon and that includes newspapers, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, podcasts, various Blogs, AHA, Letters to the Editor, e-mails directed to Council, Myspace and sometimes I will even read Nextdoor.  If it is Dunwoody related, I read it.  If someone needs assistance I jump in, if it is a general conversation I may just watch the conversation but I rarely jump deep into Facebook conversations as I usually have my own platform for communication and the Open Records laws regarding social media communication for elected officials is murky at best.

Anyway, I saw a conversation on Dunwoody (and specifically Dunwoody Village) being compared to to the new Town Center mixed-use development in Peachtree Corners whereby the city purchased a patch of forest on Peachtree Parkway across from the Forum and turned it into a shopping area with an activated outdoor dining, drinking/recreation area with music events from time to time.

Maybe my heart was still pumping hard from this evenings spin class, or I ate too many treats at the Dunwoody Community Garden 10 year celebration or I was too hyped up from whipping my boys at Foosball; either way, I broke down and commented on a group Facebook post.   My answer was detailed, addressing not only her question but also some of the other comments on the post and figured in the sense of transparency that it was worth me posting here as well.

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To loosely recap the question, it was Why can't Dunwoody have nice things like outdoor dining in a pretty park setting and then be able to walk around listening to music as I sip my wine?

My answer was ... I don't think anyone disagrees with you, we would all want that. The City of Dunwoody wishes they could buy a chunk of undeveloped land to do what Peachtree Corners did or be like Sandy Springs and be able to afford to buy out profitable businesses - but neither option is easy for us to do.

Regency owns the Village shopping center and we have made it easier for them to redevelop by unregulating the area including the corner property on Chamblee Dunwoody & Mount Vernon that sits vacant for years. Regency owns much of the property and they and the other owners decide if major changes are desired, not us - but we continue the discussions. If the City moved forward, purchasing a chunk of the parking lot from Regency and made it into a park, would Regency try to redevelop around it or would it be a patch of green surrounded by asphalt? Having the City buy a chunk of land from Regency in order to build a parking lot, what would Regency do with that multi-million dollar amenity?

The City redeveloped the old pipe farm off Chamblee Dunwoody and now has several restaurant parcels abutting open green space and a park available at Shallowford and Perimeter Park yet we can't find a developer willing to move this idea forward. Economics and the number of eyeballs driving by always come into play on developments like this and there are a lot more cars driving by on Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree Corners.

Dunwoody with the help of DHA puts forward Food Trucks with bands and the City hosts other events either by itself or partnering with the Dunwoody Nature Center, so you can't say we are not trying.

As far as permanent restaurants in Brook Run, I'm not against it (think Park Tavern or Tavern on the Green) but I am sure food trucks will be involved anytime crowds are expected. When the amphitheater is completed, I am guessing we will be scheduling a regular concert series with tables for purchase via subscription service and free concerts otherwise. I fully expect outside food and beverage service being available if you don't bring your own.

Long story, short - the City is trying to foster the items that you desire and are working towards the future with the funds we have available but when it comes to modifying existing commercial development sometimes it is easier said than done. Just because it is not easy, doesn't mean we are not working towards these goals behind the scenes.

Thanks

John Heneghan
Dunwoody City Council

PS: Earlier this week the High Street ATL huge development next to Perimeter Mall and the Marta Station which many compare to the Avalon in Alpharetta just dropped their phase 1 plan off at Dunwoody City Hall and this development will include hotel site, retail, office, parking, and about 600 apartments. The zoning on site that was put in many years ago allows up to 1,500 apartments and 1,500 condos and based on recent actions the development that has been on-again / off-again for many years may finally be coming out of the ground. I plan on reviewing and posting the High Street plans as soon as I get my hands on them.

Huge Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday, includes Village Overlay Changes, Condo proposal, Arts Master Plan, New Trail, Brook Run Construction Plan

Monday, December 10, 2018
Dunwoody City Hall
4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd

Dunwoody, GA 30338

6:00 p.m. - Watch Live

Agenda

Administration of Oath of Office to Officers Anthony Alexander and Matthew Carley

Recognition of Dunwoody Police Department Officer and Employee of the 3rd Quarter

Dunwoody Presentation on Motorized Scooters
    Bird Invasion: Atlanta’s electric scooters are fun, dangerous, exciting, annoying, and unstoppable
    Decatur considers response to ‘Bird’ swarm
    As regulation looms, Atlanta’s shareable scooters are becoming more accessible

Presentation of 3rd Quarter Internal Audit Report

Program Manager Update- Brook Run Park/ Shallowford Annex

Approval of a Contract for Design of Ashford Dunwoody Commuter Trail Phase II
     PCID Trail Master Plan

Resolution Authorizing a 9-1-1 Charge on Postpaid Wireline, Wireless, and Voice Over Internet Protocol (“V.O.I.P.”) Telephone Service

Amendment to Contract 15-13, Parks and Right of Way Maintenance

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Dunwoody Development Authority

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Dunwoody Sustainability Committee

Resolution Appointing a Member to Serve on the Dunwoody Volunteer Coordinating Committee

Resolution for Approval of 2019 Legislative Priorities

Amendment to Reeves and Young Contract for Brook Run Park Construction Management Services

CVBD 2019 Budget and Business Plan.

Adoption of Create Dunwoody Arts and Culture Master Plan

SECOND READ: RZ18-02: SLUP 18-02 David C. Kirk of Troutman Sanders LLP, Attorney for the Owner, on Behalf of Grubb Properties, Owner of a Portion of 41, 47, 53 Perimeter Center East, Dunwoody, GA 30346, Seeks to Rezone the Property Currently Zoned O-I (Office-Institution) District to a PC-2 (Perimeter Center) District.  Seeks a Special Land Use Permit to: A) Section 27-104(f)(2) to Permit a Development of Regional Impact; and B) Section 27-105b to Modify the Build-to-Zone of a General Building.

SECOND READ: Review and Consideration of Text Amendments Regarding the Dunwoody Village Overlay (Chapter 27)

Award RFP for Dunwoody Village Overlay Master Plan and Zoning

Dunwoody City Council discusses economic redevelopment of commercial areas.

71 page PowerPoint presentation.

Several hours of conversation regarding future commercial redevelopment - there were several reporters in the room and the meeting was live streamed so these are just my quick notes as I am sure more information will be following from others.

Dunwoody Village

• Need to remove or greatly modify the architectural standards in Dunwoody code.
• Need to allow flat roofs & modify parking requirements.
• There are a number of prime redevelopment opportunities available - City should move sooner rather than later on proposed zoning changes.
• Improve both pedestrian and vehicle circulation as well as aesthetics.
• Major redevelopment is waiting on one primary commercial land owner who is happy as is.

Georgetown

• City / Development Authority could review opportunities adjacent to city property already owned.
• City owns land near Pernoshal Park (Emory and other offices) as well as Shallowford / Peachford building where a new road could spur redevelopment of Dunwoody Park (single level office park).
• DeKalb School property on Chamblee Dunwoody is also ripe for redevelopment.
• New opportunities / challenges as Shallowford Rd is discussed as an access point to managed (Toll) lanes along 285.
• New restaurants are coming soon to the Park at Georgetown.
• Georgetown Gateway (Chamblee Dunwoody Rd) will be re-landscaped.

Perimeter Center

• Lots of office and redevelopment happening near the Marta Station.
• New hotels, new restaurants are coming and expect to see a higher use to be pushed where possible as redevelopment opportunities present themselves.
• State Farm has several buildings under construction & High Street will add density.
• The current location of P.F. Changes where Brio and McCormick & Schmick's closed was mentioned as a possible different higher use.
• Transportation improvements including the Westside Connector and  the managed lanes.

Winters Chapel / North Peachtree apartment redevelopment

• The financial numbers state that these properties are making money and if major change was wanted that the density would rise along with price points.
• Based on financials - redevelopment is unlikely.
• Fridays Plaza in Doraville was mentioned as a redevelopment possibility (if the Oasis strip club closed) that would impact future Dunwoody projects.
• Big unknown is the Doraville Assembly Plant project as these projects will impact all development in the area.

 Full Report - 22 pages

City of Dunwoody is looking for citizens willing to serve on an advisory board, commission or committee.

Citizen Applications are needed to fill various boards.

The City of Dunwoody believes citizens bring valuable insights to the complex process of governance and are a skilled resource to our community. The Mayor and City Council encourage all citizens to consider becoming involved in city government by serving in an advisory role on a board, commission, or committee.

To be considered for appointment to a municipal board, commission, or committee, please complete and submit the Application for Appointment and send it, with a copy of your resume, to the City Clerk, Sharon Lowery.

Applications and resumes may be submitted by email to sharon.lowery@dunwoodyga.gov, by fax to 770-396-4705, or by mail to:
4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road Dunwoody, Georgia, 30338.

Application for Appointment 
Overview of Boards, Commissions and Committees
Current Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees

Current Boards, Commissions, and Committees:

• Alcohol License Review Board
• Audit Committee
• Board of Ethics
• Budget Committee
• Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals
• Convention and Visitors Bureau of Dunwoody
• Design Review Advisory Committee
• Development Authority
• Planning Commission
• Sustainability Committee

• Urban Redevelopment Agency
• Volunteer Coordinating Committee
• Zoning Board of Appeals

Dunwoody City Council agenda for Monday March 12, 2018

Monday, March 12th
Dunwoody City Hall
4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd

Dunwoody, GA 30338

6:00 p.m. - Watch Live

Agenda

FIRST READ: RZ 18-01: David C. Kirk of Troutman Sanders LLP, attorney for the owner, on behalf of Deneb Holdings LLC, owner of 4685 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338 (Delido Apartments), seeks to rezone the property from its current RM-100 (Multi-dwelling Residential-100) District zoning classification to a RM-75 (Multi-dwelling Residential-75) District. The tax parcel number for the site is 18 352 04 004.

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of Text Amendments Regarding Fences and Walls

SECOND READ: Amendment to Ordinance to Adopt Fingerprint-Based Background Check Process.

SECOND READ: Permanent Easement Agreement for Georgia Power Company at Dunwoody Nature Center.

Approval of an Annual Street Resurfacing Contract with Blount Construction.

Resolution in Support of a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank Grant Application

Resolution Appointing a Member to Serve on the Dunwoody Development Authority.

Review and Approval of Encroachment Agreement for the Twelve24 Office Building to be Constructed on Hammond Drive on the South West Corner of Perimeter Mall.

Review and Approval of TSW Contact Amendment for PIB/Winters Chapel Small Area Study.

Approval of RFP 18-01 Design Build Services at North Shallowford Annex

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Mon December 12th

Monday, December 12, 2016
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East
Dunwoody, GA 30346
Watch Live at 6:00 p.m.

6 pm Agenda

Proclamation in Memory of DeKalb County Police Officer Thomas S. Atkisson.

Proclamation Recognizing Ken Anderson.

Proclamation Recognizing Bill Grossman.

Presentation on Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority - is DeKalb next? (Glenn Page, General Manager)

Introduction of Dunwoody High School Mock City Council.

Presentation of PlanFirst Community Award. (Adriane Wood)

City Hall Update. (Fred Sheats)

DeKalb Fire and AMR Service Update - 2013 update. (DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum and Ken Simpson, AMR Regional Director, Georgia.)

Report on 2017 Legislative Issues. (State Representative Tom Taylor)

Update on Peeler/Tilly Mill/North Peachtree Road Project. (Michael Smith)

Presentation on Perimeter Last Mile Connectivity.

Presentation on Artificial Turf vs Natural Turf for Athletic Fields. (Brent Walker)

Approval of RFP 16-06 Professional Construction Manager-at-Risk Services for City Halland Police Headquarters. (Eric Johnson)

Adoption of Updates to the Traffic Calming Policy. (Michael Smith)

Reappointment of the Dunwoody Internal Auditor. (Chris Pike)

Resolution to Amend the Dunwoody Green Streetlight District.

Resolution to Adopt Georgetown/ North Shallowford LCI 5-Year Update.

City of Brookhaven MOU - CAD to CAD Interface. (Chief Grogan)

Update to DeKalb County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. (Chief Grogan)

Approval of a Design Contract for the Westside Connector (Michael Smith)

Resolution Appointing a Member to the Design Review Advisory Committee.

Resolution Appointing Members to the Development Authority.

Resolution to Adopt Updates to the Sustainability Plan - Short Term Work Plan

Contract Award for Fully Adhered Twenty Year Roof System at 4470 North Shallowford Rd.

Resolution to Adopt Priorities for 2017 Legislative Session.

SECOND READ: SLUP 16-101: Crim & Associates, c/o Laurel David, Esq., The GallowayLaw Group, LLC., on Behalf of Petroleum Realty I, LLC, Owner of 5419 ChambleeDunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338, Seeks the Following Special Land Use Permits from Chapter 27: a.) Section 27(g)(1) to Exceed the Maximum Number of Allowed Parking Spaces in the Dunwoody Village Overlay District; b.) Section 27-97(e)(3)(e) to Construct a Building With a non-90 Degree Corner; c.) Section 27-97(i)(1) to Vary Width of Public Improvements Below the Required Minimum; d.) Section 27-97(e)(3)(c) to Increase the 12 Foot Maximum Floor Height to 14 Feet, for a One-story Retail/Restaurant Building. The Tax Parcel Number is 18 366 05 009.

Contract Award for the Design and Permitting of Baseball Facilities at Peachtree CharterMiddle School. (Brent Walker)

FIRST READ: Ordinance to Convey Real Estate - Dunwoody Park to new Austin.

FIRST READ: Ordinance To Amend Chapter 2 re: Adoption of Fingerprint BackgroundCheck Process.

FIRST READ - Ordinance to Amend Chapter 4 re: Alcohol Special Event Permits.

Dunwoody news tidbits - zoning issues, elections & taxes

Crown pulls development application before Council vote.

https://www.bisnow.com/atlanta/news/mixed-use/crown-pure-office-possible-sale-back-on-table-60493

http://business.blog.myajc.com/2016/05/23/crown-towers-project-up-for-key-rezoning-vote/

16-story office building planned for Perimeter Center in Dunwoody

http://www.reporternewspapers.net/2016/05/24/16-story-office-building-planned-perimeter-center/

City holds park survey meeting Tues night - more details released Wed a.m.

http://www.jkheneghan.com/city/meetings/2016/May/ParksFindingsPresentationPublic_Final.pdf

Contested projected election winners - State Senate Fran Millar, State Representative Tom Taylor, DeKalb DA Sherry Boston, DeKalb CEO Mike Thurmond, DeKalb School SPLOST passes, DeKalb Commission Kathie Gannon, DeKalb Judge Seeliger.   Kudos to Stan & Nancy Jester for continuing your service to Dunwoody. 

2016 Real Estate Valuations Issued For Dunwoody

City’s Millage Rate of 2.74 Will Not Rise

The city received notice of its fourth year-over-year increase in the real and personal tax digest for 2016 as a result of the revaluation of real property tax assessments performed by the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s office. Notwithstanding this increase in the overall tax digest for real property, the digest is relatively unchanged having increased less than 8 percent since the city’s incorporation in 2008.

Dunwoody homeowners who filed and qualified for a homestead exemption will pay no more in city taxes than the amount they paid in 2009 based on the residential property assessment freeze exemption effective since the city’s inception.  This exemption is in addition to the one (1) mill exemption also in place granting homeowners in Dunwoody an effective millage rate of just 1.74 mills. 

By keeping the millage rate at 2.74 mills since incorporation, one of the lowest millage rates of any similarly-sized citywithin the immediate Atlanta metro area, Dunwoody property owners may see an increase or a decrease in their real estate taxes in 2016, depending on whether individual property gained or lost value this year. The City of Dunwoody does not have direct control or influence over the valuations of the tax assessor’s office.

In accordance with state law requirements, the City of Dunwoody will hold three public hearings to receive comment from taxpayers on aspects of the recent revaluation of real property tax assessments. The public is invited to attend information meetings at Dunwoody City Hall located at 41 Perimeter Center East Dunwoody, Ga. 30346 on:

·         June 6, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.

·         June 6, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

The City Council will have a third and final public hearing followed by a vote on a tax rate for FY 2016 at the City Council Meeting held on June 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
 

Dunwoody agenda for Monday - Cad2cad, Dr. Mack Hannah, @DunwoodyXC, 1300 open record requests, Eminent Domain, Building Code, Paving Plan, Naming Parks and new City Manager

Monday, December 8, 2014
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East
Dunwoody, GA 30346

Watch Live at 6:00 p.m. - Work Session
Watch Live at 7:00 p.m. - Voting Meeting

6 pm Agenda

Update on the CAD-to-CAD Interface Project (L.R. Kimball) Disappointing

Update from Facility Usage Partner - Dunwoody Nature Center.

7 pm Agenda

Proclamation Recognizing Dr. Mack Hannah, Senior Pastor, Dunwoody Baptist Church.

Proclamation Recognizing the Dunwoody High School Girls Cross Country State Champions.

Recognition of Officer Tim Brown for Earning his BA in Business Administration from DeVry University.

Resolution Appointing Member to Convention & Visitors Bureau of Dunwoody.

Resolution Appointing Members to Design Review Advisory Committee.

Resolution Appointing Members to Development Authority.

Resolution Appointing Members to Planning Commission.

Resolution Appointing Members to Sustainability Committee.

Approval of Contract Amendment with JAT Consulting Services - 1,300 open record requests?

Approval of a Contract Amendment with Lowe Engineers.

Approval of a Contract Amendment with InterDev.

Approval of Contract Amendment with Gresham Smith Partners for Tilly Mill at North Peachtree Intersection Project.

SECOND READ: Ordinance Granting an Underground Easement Agreement for Atlanta Office Investment (KDC).

SECOND READ: Ordinance Granting an Aerial Easement Agreement for Atlanta Office Investment (KDC).

 Resolution Authorizing the Use of Eminent Domain on Property at 4962 Tilly Mill Road.

Award of Construction Contract for Mount Vernon Road Water and Road Improvements.

SECOND READ: Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 8, Buildings and Building Regulations.

Resolution to Appoint a City Manager. Supporting docs missing from packet; requested resolution, contract and background documents supporting nomination.

Discussion of 2015 Paving Plan / updated 5 year / 2013 laser truck analysis of streets.

Discussion of Contract for PCIDs Crosswalk Repairs.

Presentation of Comprehensive Plan Update Kick-Off by Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.

Resolution of Support for the North Extension of MARTA - Westside 400.

Approval of Disposition of Excess Property - old police cars.

Discussion of Appointment of Sounding Board Members for Comprehensive Plan Five Year Update

Discussion of Methodology for Naming City Parks. (nothing after people - dead a few years - or only rare hero's honor?)

City of Dunwoody starts application process for resident appointment to municipal board, commission, or committees.

Application, available board positions and current members.

The City of Dunwoody believes that citizens bring valuable insights and are a skilled resource in our community. The Mayor and City Council encourage all citizens to consider becoming involved in the city government by serving on a Board, Commission, or Committee.

To be considered for an appointment to a municipal board, commission, or committee, please complete and submit the application (linked above) and send it with a resume to the City Clerk, Sharon Lowery. Applications and resumes may be submitted by e-mail to sharon.lowery@dunwoodyga.gov, by fax to (770) 396-4705, or by mail to 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 250, Dunwoody, GA 30346.

PS: Urban Redevelopment Agency position needs to be filled - please apply.

Video and recap of April 22 Dunwoody City Council Meeting

 Video - first 20 mins

Video - Most of meeting 

Recap - major item on agenda the Berman Commons Assisted Living Facility was deferred until the next meeting for council needing more information not available in city packet.  Everything else was passed as presented.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday April 22

Monday, April 22nd
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346

6:00 p.m. - Work Session

7:00 p.m. - Voting Agenda

Watch Live at 7 pm

Agenda 7 PM

Low-Impact Utility Marking Paint (6 PM)

Administer Oath of Office to Newly Hired Police Officer Ian Fein.

Recognition of Sergeant Patrick Krieg.

Proclamation: National Arbor Day and Earth Day.

Award of Contract for 2013 Capital Paving.

Approval of Contract Amendment with C.W. Matthews for 2012 Capital Paving.

Approval of Tilly Mill at North Peachtree Design Contract Amendment.

Resolution: Approval of Budget Amendment to Fund Additional Sidewalk and School Safety Improvements.

Award of False Alarm Vendor Contract.

Resolution to Appoint Members to Serve on the Urban Redevelopment Agency. (Kerry de Vallette, Gordon Jackson, Al Adams, Don Pardue)

Resolution to Appoint Member to Development Authority. (Jonathan Sangster)

Resolution to Appoint Member to Sustainability Commission.(Billy Parish)

Public Hearing: Land Development Waiver Request for 5342 Tilly Mill Road and 2026 Womack Road.

ACTION ITEM: Appointment of City Council Nominee Member to Charter Commission. Resolution Forming the Charter Commission and Recognizing Its Members. (Mallard Holliday, Robert Wittenstein, Beverly Wingate, Rick Otness, Max Leighmann)

ACTION ITEM: Contract for False Alarm Billing and Tracking Services

Agenda for January 28th Dunwoody City Council Meeting

Monday, January 28th
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346

6:00 p.m. - Work (Exec) Session

7:00 p.m. - Voting Agenda
Watch Live at 7 pm

Agenda 

Administer Oath of Office to Newly Hired Police Officers Brian Kiel, Terrell Styles and John
Goodman.

Recognition of Court Administrator Trina Gallien for Attaining her Bachelor of Science Degree
in Criminal Justice from Troy University.

Approval of Amendment of City Position Allocation and Compensation Chart Related to SalaryRanges.

Approval of Addendum to Sentinel Offender Services, L.L.C. Contract to Adjust ProbationFees.

Resolution to Join GIRMA Membership for Workers' Compensation.

Authorize the City Manager to Pay the DeKalb Municipal Association Fiscal Year 2013Assessment.

SECOND READ: Ordinance to Amend City of Dunwoody Purchasing Policy.

SECOND READ: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24 to Adopt Regulations Governing FalseAlarms in the City of Dunwoody.

Resolution Adopting and Approving False Alarm Fees.

Resolution Appointing Community Council Members. (Debbie Montgomery, Sam Verniero)

Resolution Appointing Development Authority Members. (Jeff Ackemann, Jim Gaddis, Robert Miller)

Resolution Appointing Board of Zoning Appeals Members. (Bill McCahan, Kristin Wescott & Gerri Penn)

Agenda for January 14th Dunwoody City Council Meeting

Monday, January 14th
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346

6:00 p.m. - Work Session

7:00 p.m. - Voting Agenda
Watch Live at 7 pm

Agenda (my comments in RED)

Update on the CAD-to-CAD Interface Project.
Proclamation Honoring the 2012 Sustainable Hero. (Tom Lambert)
FIRST READ: Regulations Governing False Alarms in the City of Dunwoody
Dunwoody Village Main Street Project Update.
Discussion of City Position Allocation and Compensation Chart Related to Salary Ranges.
Discussion of Sentinel Offender Services, L.L.C. Contract to Adjust Probation Fees.
FIRST READ: Ordinance to Amend City of Dunwoody Purchasing Policy.
Discussion of Resolution to Join GIRMA Membership for Workers' Compensation.
Discussion of Award of Brook Run Video Surveillance System Contract to Iron Sky, Inc.
Discussion of Board Appointments. (docs below from Dec10)
- Board of Ethics Members. (Janet Webb & Wade Wright)
- Community Council Members. (Steve Barton & Susan Harper)
- Development Authority Members. (Augustine, Gaddis, Miller)
- Planning Commission Members. (Anders, Converse, Dwyer)
- Board of Zoning Appeals Members. (McCahan, Mitchell, Penn)
Discussion of Ethics Ordinance.
Discussion of a Parks and Recreation Board.
Discussion of DeKalb Municipal Association Dues.
Discussion of Intersection Improvement Projects