Dunwoody City Council Meeting for Monday November 10, 2025 (Special Called 5 pm meeting followed by 6 pm regular meeting.

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 10, 2025
5:00 & 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Special Called Agenda 5 pm - City Site Agenda

There is a Special Called 5 pm meeting where I am guessing we go into Executive Session to finalize the one item on the agenda and then we return to the main room to vote on what looks to be a settlement agreement.  Guessing the documentation is held confidential until which time we come out to vote on the matter and after it is added to the public agenda for vote, the matter can be shared as a public document.  Guessing that is the reason the agenda item is not attached to the meeting agenda yet.

Discussion of and Action on Settlement Agreement (City Attorney) (Updated after meeting 11/10/25)

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/82303246254 or  phone +14703812552,,82303246254#

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

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

Recognition of Citizens' Police Academy Class XVII Graduates

City Manager's Monthly Report

FIRST READ: SLUP 25-01, 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Request for a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through.
 
FIRST READ: SLUP 25-04, 84 Perimeter Center E: Request for a major modification of special land use permit conditions of case SLUP 23-03 to modify existing zoning conditions and update the site plan, as well as a special land use permit for a drive-through restaurant. 

FIRST READ: RZ 25-05, 84 Perimeter Center E: Request for a major modification of the zoning conditions of case RZ 23-02 to modify existing zoning conditions and update the site plan 

2026 Board of Zoning Appeals, City Council, and Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Sustainability Committee

Sign Replacement Contract with Big Apple Services (Michael Smith)

Gift from Dr. Betty Wills to Dunwoody Parks and Recreation 

Funding for 2003 Wellesley Lane Storm Repairs

Corrected Zoning Board of Appeals 2026 Meeting Schedule 

SECOND READ: MMSP 25-01: The applicant, Matthew Phillips, seeks a Major Master Sign Plan for 50 Campus Way, 100 Campus Way, 200 Campus Way, 244 Campus Way, and 300 Campus Way (Campus 244).

SECOND READ: RZ 25-06, 4500 N Shallowford Road: Request to rezone from O-I (Office Institution) to C-1 (Local Commercial) to allow an animal hospital/veterinary clinic.

Franchise Agreement with Google Fiber

Adoption of Homecoming Park Master Plan, Reflecting Sand Volleyball 

Chamblee Dunwoody Road Bridge Enhancements at I-285

Funding Authorization to Complete Additional Design Coordination for the Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge Enhancements

Revision of Discover Dunwoody Agreement (Ray Ezelle)

Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Phase 2 of the Winters Chapel Path

Contract with Croy Engineering for Right-of-Way Acquisition Services for the Happy Hollow Sidewalk Improvement Project

Contract with Croy Engineering for Right-of-Way Acquisition Services for Mount Vernon Road Path Phase 2 

GSU MOU with Dunwoody Police

Dunwoody City Council Meeting for Monday December 9, 2024 (12ft path on Peeler near Winters Chapel gets final design, Cherry Hill Path getting close, Discover Dunwoody Budget, Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge cost)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday December 9, 2024
5:30 PM Facilities Meeting / 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

 Agenda Facilities Authority 5:30 pm  - City Site Agenda

 Dunwoody Nature Center Matching Funding Agreement Extension

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Monthly Report

Cherry Hill Path- Design plans are complete, and quotes are being obtained for construction. Coordinating with utilities and preparing construction documents. Design Plans Link

PUBLIC HEARING & FIRST READ: RZ 24-02, Request to rezone 2480, 2526 Mount Vernon Road & 2495 Jett Ferry Road from NS (Neighborhood Shopping) to C-1 (Local Commercial)

Additional Funding Authorization for 1480 Old Spring House Lane Stormwater Repairs 

Funding Authorization for Stormwater Repairs at 1398 Womack Road

2025 Athletic Agreements for Rush Union, MABL, and School User Groups

Approval of Renewal for ESRI (GIS Mapping Application Suite)

Migration of Police Applications to Central Square Cloud

Discover Dunwoody Budget

Contract Amendment for 12 foot wide Peeler Road Path Design

Capital Project Closeout and Reallocate Funding

SECOND 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 - City of Civility

2025 Athletic Agreements: Dunwoody Senior Baseball and Dunwoody High School Softball Booster Club

Dunwoody Nature Center Matching Funding Agreement Extension

Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge Enhancement Design Update

2025 Georgia General Assemble Legislative Session

Dunwoody City Council to discuss the 2025 Budget on Monday morning 10 am and then regular city council meeting starts at 6 pm.

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CALLED BUDGET MEETING
Monday September 9, 2024 - 10:00 AM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 10 am  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are typically 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#

There are no Public Comment Segments at Special Called Meetings if not on the published agenda and this agenda does not offer time for public comments.  This meeting is open to the public and you are encouraged to attend in person if you are interested.  On-line viewing options were also published.

Here is the proposed 2025 budget

Here is a Powerpoint Presentation highlighting what is in the 2025 budget and how we are funding it. 

 The 2025 general fund budget is pretty bare-bones except for cost increases (salary, health insurance, contract escalations, & fully funding the nine police positions we added in 24).  Many of the additional police personnel expenses in 2025 are being paid with ARPA (Federal) Funds that will not be available in the future and with city expenses escalating faster than revenue, I understand that the city is facing an issue in the coming years in order to maintain the same level of service; especially as all city service contracts will be renegotiated with expected large increases.  This is an issue that I am guessing will be discussed in detail on Monday morning.

Capital funds are special revenue streams that typically can not be used for General Fund (operating) expenses like salaries, so these funds can not be used for those expenses but instead can be used for things and construction.  On the 2025 Capital funds front, we estimate $20 Million will be spent, with street paving & intersection improvements being a big chunk of those funds.  Besides streets, there is $3 Million for path construction, $1.8 Million for a new bridge over 285 at Chamblee Dunwoody, $1.7 Million for new Police Vehicles / Equipment, $1.3 Million for a new Brook Run Maintenance Building, $1 Million for the Dunwoody Nature Center Expansion, $1 Million for the new turf at Peachtree Middle School where the city already has a long term lease, $700K for a new SWAT Storage Building as well as another $1.7 Million for contingency and/or possible other additions like Sand Volleyball courts that were programed for the back of Brook Run near Tree Top Quest. 

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday September 9, 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

Presentation of Medal of Meritorious Service (for Life Save) to Sgt. Harold (Trey) Nelson

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

City Manager's Monthly Report (Eric Linton)

Recognition of Chief Judge Rick Powell

Second Quarter 2024 Budget Amendment 

Amendment to Agreement with DeKalb - Lake Ridge, LLC for a Sanitary Sewer Easement

Funding Authorization for 1480 Old Spring House Lane Stormwater Repairs

Funding Authorization for 4752 Village North Court Stormwater Repairs

Funding Authorization for 5209 Fleur De Lis Court Stormwater Repairs

Funding Authorization for 2160 Dunwoody Glen Stormwater Repairs

Contract Amendment with Blount Construction for Additional Paving on Perimeter Center Parkway

Discussion - Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge Enhancement Design Update

GDOT releases update on 285 toll lane project / meeting Dunwoody City Hall on July 16th.

I-285 Top-End Express Lanes Visualization – June 2024

GDOT prepares to launch I-285 toll lane project by Thomas Wheatley of Axios Atlanta

Click photo above for announcement.

Project Link

Public Meeting: Dunwoody City Hall,
July 16, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

City of Dunwoody meets with GDOT to review issues concerning improvements along the I-285 Corridor, requests Peachtree Industrial direct access to 285 express managed lanes.

Other posts on blog regarding this subject can be found here.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday December 11, 2023

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday December 11, 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 +14703812552,,83571238287#

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

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation of the "Agency of the Year" Award from G.O.H.S. MATEN (Metro Atlanta Traffic Enforcement Network) to Sgt. Harold Nelson

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Jon Johnson

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

City Manager's Report (Eric Linton)

First Read & Public Hearing: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Amend the Sign Code
Regulations and Procedures for Animated Signs, Chapter 20 (Inflatable Fix)

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Audit Committee  *Edited  

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on Discover Dunwoody

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Dunwoody Art

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Sustainability Committee

Construction Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Ashford Dunwoody Eastbound On-Ramp Widening Project

Approval of an Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Ashford Dunwoody Interchange Scoping Study

Discover Dunwoody Proposed FY2024 Budget (Ray Ezelle)

Approval of a Contract Amendment with Ogletree Enterprises for Additional Landscaping for the Spalding Drive Intersection Improvement

Approval of a Contract Amendment with Practical Design Partners for Design Changes on the Vermack Road Path Project  (Westside of Vermack across from Dunwoody High).

Discussion - Capital Project Closeout and Reallocate Funding (Richard Platto)

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday November 27, 2023 (Create Dunwoody, Road Safety Plan, Final ARP Grant funding to non-profits, Brook Run SkatePark).

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday November 27, 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/82324264973 or  phone +14702509358,,82324264973#

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

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

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

Create Dunwoody - 2023 Report (Jennifer Long)

Construction Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Ashford Dunwoody Eastbound On-Ramp Widening Project

Approval of a Contract with AVI-SPL for the Construction of a Video Wall for Real Time Crime Center.

Adoption of the Road Safety Action Plan (Jonathan DiGioia & TOOLE Design)

Contract Amendment to Collaborative Contract for Senior Planner Position

Final ARP (American Rescue Plan) Grant Funding (J. Jay Vinicki)

Approval of a Contract Amendment with Lowe Engineers - Increased Park Staffing

Contract Award for Brook Run Skate Park Concessionaire (Brent Walker)

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday October 16th (2024 Budget Hearing, City Manager Report & Drive Through regulation update.)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday October 16, 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 and Pledge of Allegiance

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

Proclamation - Lynne O'Brien Day

City Manager's Report

Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Presentation - Public Hearing

Approval of City Council, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals 2024 Meeting Schedules 

Authorization for Stormwater Inventory and Survey Contract

SECOND READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Update the List of Exempted Activities in Stream Buffers

SECOND READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Regulate Drive-Through Facilities

Construction Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Ashford Dunwoody Eastbound On-Ramp Widening Project

On-Call Sidewalk and Small Construction Projects Unit Price Contract

Dunwoody City Council Meeting Agenda for Monday Feb 27, 2023

 DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 27, 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/82324264973  or  phone +14702509358,,82324264973#

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

Invocation

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Jonah Amos

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

Introduction of Jonathan DiGioia, PE, as new Safe Streets Program Manager

Civility Resolution (Mayor Deutsch)

Funding Authorization for 4987 Heatherdale Lane Storm Repairs 

Surplus Obsolete Technology Equipment 

Additional Funding Authorization for 2389 Welton Place Storm Repairs

Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with DeKalb County Board of Commissioners for Funding of the Renovation of the DeKalb Veteran's Memorial

Approval of a Settlement Agreement and Release with Alan Miller, M.D. to Resolve Tenancy Issue at 4553 N. Shallowford Rd; Authorize the Mayor to Execute any and all Related Documents; and Authorize the City Attorney to take Such Further and Necessary Acts to Carry Out the Intent Thereof.

Approval of a Settlement Agreement and Release with Jada Ruffin-Moore, M.D. to Resolve Tenancy Issue at 4553 N. Shallowford Rd; Authorize the Mayor to Execute any and all Related Documents; and Authorize the City Attorney to Take such Further and Necessary Acts to Carry Out the Intent Thereof.

Approval and Authorization to close the Purchase and Sale Agreement with SHG DUNWOODY, LLC, a/k/a Summit Healthcare Group, LLC as Referenced in the 4th Amendment Dated August 12, 2022; Authorize the Mayor to Execute any and all Related Documents; and Authorize the City Attorney to Take Such Further and Necessary Acts to Carry Out the Intent Thereof

Approval of a Right of Way Deed for 4555 North Shallowford Road

Authorization to Provide Local Matching Funds for Ashford Dunwoody Interchange Design

Resolution Establishing a Moratorium on Drug Rehabilitation Centers and Other Facilities for Treatment of Drug Dependency

Discussion - Resolution for Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022

Approval of Recycling Event RFPs

GDOT (Georgia Department of Transportation) announces I-285 Lane Closures to be in place for six or more months.

Transform 285/400: I-285 Lane Reductions Overview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9EWeMW9XWA

The City of Dunwoody is working with the Georgia Department of Transportation, Perimeter Connects, and the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts (PCIDs) to make everyone in our city aware of big changes to I-285 as part of the Transform 285/400 project. The impact on interstate and local traffic will be profound, and it will last for many months. It will require planning and patience.

GDOT's I-285 lane closures website

The first phase:

Beginning as early as THIS Saturday, October 8, the contractor for GDOT will close the two innermost eastbound lanes on I-285 between Roswell Road and Ashford Dunwoody Road for bridge demolition and reconstruction at Glenridge Drive, State Route (SR) 400, and Peachtree Dunwoody Road. 

Two weeks later - currently planned for October 22 - the two innermost westbound lanes along that stretch will be closed.

These lane closures will continue 24/7 for roughly the next four months. Then, the interior lanes will be reopened and closures will move to the two middle lanes in each direction for approximately four more months. 

*Click on the image below for a larger view.

The overall plan:

GDOT contractors are planning a major reduction in lanes on the top end of I-285. The impact on traffic will be significant. Traffic in both directions will be reduced from five lanes to three lanes from Roswell Road to Ashford Dunwoody Road 

The closures will allow crews the space they need to replace I-285 bridges over Glenridge Drive, GA400 and Peachtree Dunwoody Road. GDOT estimates the bridge replacements and associated I-285 eastbound and westbound lane closures will take at least eight months to complete.

*Click on the image below for a larger view.

“The traveling public should expect major disruptions to their daily commutes and driving routines during this time and should be prepared for profound delays on I-285, potentially adding an hour or more to daily commutes,” Georgia DOT Alternative Delivery Program Manager Marlo Clowers, P.E., said. “We urge motorists to leave earlier, utilize navigation apps to select alternate routes to stay away from the construction area, and consider alternative commute options. If traveling through the area, always pay attention and use extreme caution.”

Lane closure schedule confirmation will come after certain I-285 construction milestones open to traffic, ensuring motorists know what to expect and when. These anticipated openings will provide some additional capacity for vehicles and maximize all new connecting lane availability outside of the existing interstate lanes.

Key milestones include:

• I-285 westbound connecting lane from Peachtree Dunwoody Road to past Roswell Road 
• SR 400 northbound and SR 400 southbound to I-285 eastbound connecting lane to past Ashford Dunwoody Road

The lane closures are expected once these key milestones are open to traffic and updated signage is in place.

• Phase 1: Inside lanes will close on I-285 in each direction between Roswell Road to Ashford Dunwoody Road, so crews can reconstruct the interior portions of the I-285 bridges over Glenridge Drive, SR 400, and Peachtree Dunwoody Road. A minimum of three lanes will be open in each direction. This phase will take approximately four months.
• Phase 2: Traffic will shift to the inside lanes providing width for three travel lanes and the existing outside lanes will close to traffic so crews can demolish and reconstruct the exterior portions of the bridges. This phase will take approximately four months.

Dates may change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Additional project information is available on the project website.  

Sign up for email updates directly from GDOT.

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The GDOT video linked below is very helpful. it provides a detailed overview of the project.

Why can’t GDOT close just one lane in one direction or close lanes just at night?

Constructing the bridges with a single-lane closure would prolong the bridge construction. It would also result in traffic (with a high percentage of trucks) very close to the work zone. Additionally, closing the lanes just at night isn’t possible due to the amount of construction activity and equipment taking place in the closed lanes.

Will there still be nighttime closures?

Yes. The construction team will continue to perform work at night, which often requires additional closures. There could be just one lane open in a single direction during the nighttime hours. 

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Perimeter Connects has great resources for local workers managing these lane closures.

Ask for options:

Take a minute to Ask for Options using a simple web form created by Perimeter Connects, which will help you explore every possible alternate route based on where you live and work. Perimeter Connects will even cover the cost for you to try it out.

Share the ride:

Perimeter Connects can help you find a carpool buddy who works in the same area, lives nearby and has something in common with you. Try to carpool once, and you'll get $50.

Plan ahead and skip the red:

The graph below shows the highest volume times going to and from I-85 at the N. Shallowford Road underpass at I-285. Green denotes normal speeds. The darker the red, the slower the traffic.

*Click on the images below for a larger view.

The next graph shows the highest volume times going to and from I-75 passing over I-285 at Northside Drive.

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GDOT has some additional ways to lessen the impact:

• Choose an alternate commute: MARTA and Xpress serve the Perimeter area and are great alternatives to driving through the area. If possible, work remotely to avoid taking trips throughout the corridor. Reach out to Georgia Commute Options for help finding alternative commute options or for help planning alternate routes.

• Use a wayfinding app: Free traffic and GPS apps can keep you informed about slowdowns in real-time and suggest alternate routes. Use GA 511 or your favorite navigation app when preparing to drive in the area.

• Plan ahead: If you must travel through the area, give yourself as much time as possible in anticipation of heavier congestion.
  

City of Dunwoody meets with GDOT to review issues concerning improvements along the I-285 Corridor, requests Peachtree Industrial direct access to 285 express managed lanes.

March 2022 - GDOT response to City of Dunwoody Inquiries.

 I-285 is being revitalized long term with expansion, express lanes, bridge replacements and possible Bus Rapid Transit but as this is a series of long term projects that will be negatively affecting traffic flow n Dunwoody or many years; the Mayor and the City Council are involved to attempt to smooth the process but more importantly ensure our thoughts and the community desires are evaluated in final design.

Back in 2020, Mayor Deutsch and I wrote separate letters of concern to GDOT and they replied here.

Now several years later with changes in the funding strategies, the City again raised some of the same points (like a direct connection to PIB from the managed (express) lanes), questions and concerns we have heard for the community as well a request to reconfirm prior GDOT statements that are important to us.

On March 23rd, Public Works Director Michael Smith, Councilman Tom Lambert and myself met with the GDOT management team that is overseeing the Top End I-285 Express Lane project, they answered our questions during our conversation and then they followed up with a detailed reply.

As far as our concern that the main Express Lane heading West will start at Shallowford & 285 in Dunwoody and that without a dedicated express lane entrance at Peachtree Industrial Blvd., local streets in the area will be filled with drivers coming from Gwinnett & Fulton to that dedicated entrance vs taking more direct routes to the heavier traveled PIB.   GDOT explained why they didn't think a seperate entrance was needed and then they admitted that if the financial developer (under the new financing model) sees it as a financial boon to add those drivers into the Express system, then the developer may mandate and pay for the additional entrance.  If I were Gwinnett County, (or the cities of Peachtree Corners, Norcross, Duluth, Johns Creek or Roswell); I too would want the easiest express lane access from PIB, but that might not happen?

Long story short, the Mayor and the Dunwoody City Council are staying active in this long term conversation.

 

 

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday Feb 14th (Parks Update, Paving, Rezonings, New City Attorney, GDOT Concerns, Budget items, City Manager Report)

DUNWOODY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
02/14/2022 - 5:15 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL

At 5:15 pm on Monday the Dunwoody Public Facilities Authority comprised of members of the City Council, will be meeting to discuss requests from the Dunwoody Nature Center and the Spruill Center for the Arts as detailed below.  Regular Meeting starts at six pm.

Agenda - City Site Agenda

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88004601325

Request for minor Building Alterations to the Dunwoody Nature Center (Nancy Longacre)

Request for Spruill Center for the Arts Facility Expansion (Alan Mothner)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 14, 2022
6:00 PM – DUNWOODY CITY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

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Agenda - City Site Agenda

Invocation

PUBLIC COMMENT - in person or raise hand in Zoom.

City Manager's Report

FIRST READ: RZ 21-03: Rezoning for 600 Ashwood Parkway to Amend the Conditions of the Current C-1c District to Allow a Retail/Restaurant Building

Resolution Appointing a Member to Serve on the Planning Commission - Debbie Gordon

Approval of Additional Human Resources Position Funded by CARES II

Approval of RZ 21-02: Rezoning for 11 Ravinia Drive to Amend the Conditions of the Current PC-2c District to Allow a Furniture Retail Showroom and Concurrent Variance from Chapter 27, Section 98 of the City Code of Ordinances to allow relief from street frontage requirements on Ravinia Parkway.

Approval of Replacement of Taser X2's with Purchase of Taser 7's

Approval of Create Dunwoody Alliance - Create Dunwoody Arts and Culture Master Plan

Approval of Updated Al Fresco Grant

Approval of CARES 2 Amendment for Arts Seed Funding, Hazard Pay, and City Supplies/Services

Approval of Agreement Between the City of Dunwoody and Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. for Appointment as City Attorney and Professional Legal Services

Resolution for Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021

Additional Funding for the Mount Vernon Place Sidewalk Project

Updated Park Master Plans for 5435 Roberts Dr. and 4809/4819 Vermack Rd

Contract with Blount Construction for 2022 Pavement Resurfacing - 2021/2023 Paving Plan

Vermack Road Shared-Use Path Adjacent to Dunwoody High School

I-285 Issues - PIB Express Lane Access and Exit 30.    Council was recently notified of a fatal accident on Westbound I285 at North Peachtree Road and I expressed frustration with the PIB exit to 285 and the crossing of cars exiting 285 at exit 30, North Peachtree Road.  I believe this exit entrance needs to be modified and better marked. 

Back in 2020, I raised a concern to GDOT on the lack of the top end express lanes coming from or to PIB a major state road that handles thousands a vehicles a day and the update from GDOT stated that they were not thinking it was needed.   

 • Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Access
Existing general purpose (GP) interchanges are not generally considered for arterial access ramps to and from express lanes (EL) in order to avoid potential operational impacts of combining GP and EL traffic into a single location. Under the build condition, drivers would use the direct merge on I-285 at North Shallowford Road to move from the GP lanes to the EL system in order to reach destinations west of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, such as the Perimeter area and Cobb County. Essentially, drivers could still use northbound or southbound Peachtree Industrial Boulevard as they do today, merge onto I-285 heading west, and then almost immediately enter the EL system at the direct merge to travel westward without using local streets. The reverse commute would be similar for drivers traveling northbound or southbound on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard wanting to go in the eastbound direction of I-285.

In February of 2021, Council was briefed by GDOT and this issue was raised once again by numerous Council members with a statement from GDOT that this issue would be revisited for possible addition.  Not hearing back from GDOT, now a year later, on Monday the Dunwoody City Council will once again discuss this and other issues to make sure the State is aware of our long term concerns also request a review of short term tweaks if appropriate.

Dunwoody City Council agenda for Monday November 29th.

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 29, 2021
6:00 PM – DUNWOODY CITY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

 
Observe & listen via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88915265429

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.

GDOT Update on Top End I-285 Projects (Tim Matthews, GDOT)

City Manager's Report (Eric Linton) Very Interesting read - policing is hard work & note license plate reader activity.

Resolution Appointing a Member to Serve on the Dunwoody Audit Committee

Resolution Appointment Members to Serve on the Dunwoody Art Commission

Resolution Appointing a Member to Serve on the Urban Redevelopment Agency

Resolution Authorizing a Performance Increase for the City Clerk

Resolution Authorizing Sixth Amendment to the City Manager's Employment Contract

Resolution of Commitment to Provide Local Matching Funds on Transportation Projects Receiving Federal Funding Through the Regional Transportation Improvement Program

SECOND READ: Ordinance to Increase Insurance Company Fees Based on Population Estimates

Contract Approval for the Brook Run Park Lighting Project with Georgia Power

Authorization to Enter into Electrical Vehicle Post Installation and Operations Contracts

Approval of a Contract with Blount Construction for Spalding Rd Stormwater Improvements

Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Opioid Settlement National Class Action Lawsuit

Contract Approval for VOIP Hosted Phone Solution

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday September 27th (285 Update, Village Compromise, Winters Chapel Path Construction)

 DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 27, 2021
6:00 PM – DUNWOODY CITY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

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Agenda - city site 

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.

Transform 285/400 Project Update (Marlo Clowers, GDOT)

Consideration of OnBase and City Works Migration to Cloud 

Consideration of Incode Migration to Cloud

SECOND READ: RZ21-01: Rezoning of 5500 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd & 1244 Dunwoody Village Parkway from the Current C-1 Conditional (Local Commercial) District and Dunwoody Village Overlay District to the DV-1 (Village Commercial) and DV-4 (Village Center) District

SECOND READ: Review and Consideration of Text Amendments to Amend the Dunwoody Village Regulating Map and to Delete the Regulations for the Dunwoody Village Overlay District

SECOND READ: Review and Consideration of Text Amendments to Chapter 16, Land Development Regulations, Chapter 27, Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 8, Building and Building Regulations, Chapter 26, Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Spaces 

FIRST READ: Text Amendment to Chapter 24, Sex Acts, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions

Resolution to Amend City of Dunwoody, Community Development - Permit Fee Schedule 

Requesting Authorization to Surplus Three Police Vehicles and Sell to Pickens County Sheriff's Office

CARES II Funding for Community Vaccine Event

Award of a Contract to CGS, LLC for Tree Removal on the Winters Chapel Path Phase I Project

Dunwoody get ready for heavy traffic on East / West Connector Streets for the next year as commuters avoid 285 construction & lane reductions down to three lanes.

285 will be cut down to three lanes in each direction for the next year and Dunwoody surface traffic will be impacted!

 https://www.ajc.com/atlanta-traffic/i-285ga-400-get-ready-for-colossal-traffic-james/

Traffic at one of the most congested interchanges in metro Atlanta is about to get dramatically worse as construction peaks at I-285 and Ga. 400.

The weekend after Labor Day, the Georgia Department of Transportation will shrink the Perimeter from five lanes to three lanes in each direction from Roswell Road to Ashford Dunwoody Road, creating a colossal headache for hundreds of thousands of motorists. And it won’t be a short-term hassle.

“This is going to be a long-term, monumental (traffic) shift to get things finished,” GDOT spokesperson Natalie Dale said. “Do you really need to go through this interchange?”

The next phase of construction involves replacing I-285 bridges over Glenridge Drive, Ga. 400 and Peachtree Dunwoody Road. The weekend after Labor Day, GDOT will reduce I-285 from five lanes to three in each direction through the area.

Reducing the number of lanes by 40% will have a dramatic effect on traffic, and GDOT hopes people will avoid the area if they can.

GDOT now says the I-285 lanes will be reduced through June 2022.

PS: what the article doesn't tell you is that after this phase is completed the bridge over Chamblee Dunwoody will also be replaced which may also reduce 285 lane widths therefore the date of June for a return to normal traffic flow for us may not be accurate. 

Dunwoody City Council Meeting for January 25, 2021 (Kudos Officer J.B. Tate, Dunwoody Nature Center, CARES Funding, Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge, Sidewalks on Olde Village & Paving)

 

Monday, January 25, 2021
Dunwoody City Council Meeting - 6:00 PM
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338 and via Zoom

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Agenda - City Site Agenda

PUBLIC COMMENT
To take part in public comment, please send an email to publiccomment@dunwoodyga.gov. Include your name, your email address, and phone number. You will be placed on a first-come, first-served list for public comment. The first public comment section has a 30-minute time limit. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes. If time runs out, pre-registered speakers will be called on during the second public comment section toward the end of the meeting. If you don't pre-register, you can use the "raise hand" feature on zoom during the meeting to be added to the public comment list.

 Proclamation Recognizing Retired Police Officer J.B. Tate

Thank You for your wonderful service to our community!

  Presentation from the Dunwoody Nature Center (Michael Cowan)

 CARES – Small Business Grant Fund (Michael Starling)

Deferred by Applicant for next Month - SECOND READ: RZ 20-03: 84 Perimeter Center East Rezoning From the Current C-1 Conditional (Commercial) District to a PC-2 (Perimeter Center) District and SLUP 20-02 A): 84 Perimeter Center East Special Land Use Permits to Allow an Exception to Section 27-104(c), Figure 27-104-3, for an Increase in the Maximum Impervious Coverage From 65% (or 75% with Semi-pervious Cover) to a Total of 85% Coverage of Both Impervious and Semi-pervious Coverage and SLUP 20-02 B): 84 Perimeter Center East Special Land Use Permit From Chapter 27, Section 27-104(f)(2) to Allow Residential Use of Age-restricted Multi-family Housing. Section 27-104(f)(2) and  SLUP 20-02 C): 84 Perimeter Center East to allow an exception to Section 27-105(b)(2) to reduce the required Interior Side Yard Setback From 15 feet to 0 feet and to Reduce the Rear Yard Setback of 30 Feet to 10 Feet and  SLUP 20-2 D): 84 Perimeter Center East to Allow an Exception to Section 27-105(b)(2) to Allow Both Residential and Commercial Uses at the Street Facing Ground Floor Level for a Horizontal Length of 100 Feet From the Eastern Façade of the Multi-family Building That Will not be Service or Lobbies for Lodging. The Street Facing Ground Level of the Remainder of Multi-family Buildings Shall Contain Active Uses for a Minimum Depth of 10 Feet. 

Enhancements to Chamblee Dunwoody Road Bridge Over I-285 (Michael Smith)

 Funding Authorization for Sidewalk Construction on Olde Village Run and Olde Village Lane (Michael Smith)

Approval of a Contract Extension with Blount Construction for 2021 Road Resurfacing (Michael Smith)

Dunwoody City Council Meeting Agenda for Monday August 10th

AUGUST 10, 2020
6:00 PM – DUNWOODY CITY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338 and via ZOOM

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Webinar ID: 858 3559 6846

Agenda

PUBLIC COMMENT
To take part in public comment, please send an email to publiccomment@dunwoodyga.gov. Include your name, your email address, and phone number. You will be placed on a first-come, first-served list for public comment. The first public comment section has a 30-minute time limit. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes. If time runs out, pre-registered speakers will be called on during the second public comment section toward the end of the meeting. If you don't pre-register, you can use the "raise hand" feature on zoom during the meeting to be added to the public comment list.

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer William Smith

Second Quarter 2020 Internal Audit Report (Bill Mulcahy)

Presentation of Ashford Dunwoody Eastbound On Ramp to I-285 Widening Project (PCID)

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of New Dunwoody Village District Zoning Regulations (Chapter 27) 

Resolution to Adopt Updates to the Dunwoody Village Master Plan

FIRST READ: 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

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Section 27-97 to Allow Temporary Signs (Chapter 27)

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Section 27-576 to Add a Definition for Street Yard - Recreational Vehicles in driveways (Chapter 27) 

Funding Authorization for Shared Use Path on North Shallowford Road in front of 4685 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Funding Authorization for Tree Removal on the Spalding Drive at Chamblee Dunwoody Road Project 

Approval of CARES ACT Intergovernmental Agreement and Appropriation of Funding (Jay Vinicki)

Discussion Resolution for Approval of 2020 Budget Amendment to the General Fund

GDOT answers City of Dunwoody's questions on top end express lanes.

Mayor Deutsch and I put forward questions to GDOT on the proposed top end express lanes and recieved a joint answer.   Here it is.

Monday, February 24, 2020

Tim, Eric & Commissioner McMurry,

I understand that the top end express lanes are needed prior to mass transit being added and based on the drawings I have three requests / comments. I have posted these to the web but figured I would follow up via email.

Top End Express needs access to & from PIB otherwise Shallowford and Dunwoody streets will be filled with cars coming from or going to PIB - these drivers want to be on PIB please keep them there. Without PIB access next WB exit is North Peachtree forcing drivers through my Dunwoody North side streets with single family homes to get back to PIB. SB PIB drivers will get off at NB Tilly Mill, turn Left onto Stonington and snake way over to Shallowford entrance.

North Peachtree Rd needs a dedicated return lane from Savoy to Cotillion just like Chamblee Dunwoody

Sound walls need to be up before construction to protect single family homes.

Thank you for the consideration,

John Heneghan
Dunwoody City Council

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Good afternoon!

A couple of new concerns that I wanted to get to you before tonight’s deadline. I know that our dialogue will continue through the design and construction of the lanes but I wanted to raise a couple of issues. My priority is to minimize the impacts of construction and the actual lanes on the residents of my community.

In this light, it would be great if the “loop” that will connect Savoy and Cotillion at Chamblee-Dunwoody Road could either be incorporated into the new Chamblee-Dunwoody Bridge or be built simultaneously. This would minimize the disruption to residents, businesses and commuters in the area.

Also, I am sure you are aware of the 100s of residents in the Madison Condominiums. Please let know if the city can be of any assistance as you continue your studies and planning.

Not so new requests—noise walls up first, additional space on the Chamblee Dunwoody bridge for wide sidewalk/trail and greenery, and space left for a multi-purpose trail that will connect the top end cities.

Thanks for your hard work.

Lynn Deutsch
Mayor, City of Dunwoody

Mayor Lynn Deutsch
Councilman John Heneghan
City of Dunwoody
4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338

Mayor Deutsch and Councilman Heneghan,

Thank you for reaching out about the I-285 Top End Express Lanes Project. Feedback or inquiries received during the Public Information Open House (PIOH) public comment period (January 21 – February 25, 2020) for the public meeting series will be considered part of Georgia DOT’s official record of the PIOHs. A full comment response letter will be developed by the project team, usually within 60 days of the close of the comment period, responding to comments received during the PIOHs.

We will include your comments in the full comment response letter, but have addressed some of your specific comments below:

 • Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Access
Existing general purpose (GP) interchanges are not generally considered for arterial access ramps to and from express lanes (EL) in order to avoid potential operational impacts of combining GP and EL traffic into a single location. Under the build condition, drivers would use the direct merge on I-285 at North Shallowford Road to move from the GP lanes to the EL system in order to reach destinations west of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, such as the Perimeter area and Cobb County. Essentially, drivers could still use northbound or southbound Peachtree Industrial Boulevard as they do today, merge onto I-285 heading west, and then almost immediately enter the EL system at the direct merge to travel westward without using local streets. The reverse commute would be similar for drivers traveling northbound or southbound on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard wanting to go in the eastbound direction of I-285.

 • New Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge/Savoy-Cotillion “Loop”
The replacement of the Chamblee Dunwoody bridge is part of GDOT PI 0017125, an Advanced Improvement Project (AIP) that includes operational improvements between Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Ashford Dunwoody Road. The conversion of Savoy Drive and Cotillion Drive to a one-way pair is proposed under the I-285 Top End Express Lanes project (PI 0001758) and is not part of PI 0017125. Traffic studies are ongoing to help determine future conditions in this area resulting from implementation of each project, and this comment will be considered as design progresses.

• Madison Square at Dunwoody Community
 Nearly 70 residents attended an HOA meeting on February 18, 2020 and shared their input with project team representatives. Councilman Jim Riticher also attended, and we have received comments from residents as well that will be incorporated into the comment response as part of Georgia DOT’s official record of the PIOHs. We plan to engage this community in the coming months as the design progresses and will notify you when a meeting is scheduled. We appreciate the offer to assist with this outreach.

 • Noise/Sound Walls
While Georgia DOT does not typically dictate construction sequencing and phasing in Design-Build contracts, the Department encourages progressing construction in such a way that priority is placed on installing noise barriers as early as practical. There may be some design and/or constructability conflicts in areas along the project corridor which prevent Georgia DOT or the Developer from physically constructing a noise barrier early in the construction phase. The decision to provide permanent sound walls is determined once the final noise study is complete and public input on the proposed noise wall is received. Please note that any existing noise barriers may have to be temporarily removed to facilitate construction.

We appreciate your feedback and interest in the project. Please let us know of any additional questions.

Sincerely,

Tim Matthews, P.E.
Program Manager
Major Mobility Investment Program

Proposal Idea - not final

Link - 400 to Ashford Dunwoody

Link - Chamblee Dunwoody to North Peachtree

Link - PIB to Flowers

I-285 Top-End Express Lanes raises more questions on local access from PIB and other traffic concerns on local Dunwoody roads.

Last week I posted a GDOT video of what the I-285 express lane system might look like moving through Dunwoody.  There was also a set of drawings of the possible property acquisitions as well as various lane and access configurations that might be implemented.  Looking at those drawings, I raised a few concerns and residents pointed out in the comments other traffic flow issues.   I have taken the liberty to break apart the very large drawing into just three separate segments of the Dunwoody project.

Please spend some time looking at these drawings thinking about traffic flow, traffic impacts and access as these issues need to be raised and corrected if this project is to move forward.

The GDOT information meeting scheduled for Dunwoody is taking place on January 28th at St. Lukes Presbyterian Church, from 2 to 4 pm and again that same evening from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.

Link - 400 to Ashford Dunwoody

Link - Chamblee Dunwoody to North Peachtree

Link - PIB to Flowers