Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday February 23, 2026 (Flock, Winters Chapel path, goodbye Portillo's, Village Crossing, BloodSouth possible townhomes, proposed Charter change to allow backdoor tax increase)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 23, 2026
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/83080467641 or  phone +14703812552,,83080467641#

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).

Withdrawn: SLUP 25-04 & RZ 25-05 84 Perimeter Center E - Goodbye possible Portillo's at this location but I hope you return with a project in the future.

Report - Flock Safety Presentation: Security Protocols (Kerry McCormack, Flock Safety)

Consent Agenda

Brook Run Park Artificial Turf Repairs 

Contract Award to Mariana Premier Group for Parks and Right-of-Way Pine Straw Installation

Approval of a Resolution of Commitment to Provide Local Matching Funds for a Federal Funding Request for the Winters Chapel Road Path Phase 2 - Plans 0.6 mile  Costs   City is asking for additional Federal funding.

Supplemental Project Framework Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Village Crossing Project -   Plans   Costs   City is asking for additional Federal Funds.

Supplemental Project Agreement No. 2 with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the North Shallowford Road Path Project  

Request for Additional Personnel - Public Safety Ambassadors (PSA's) (Chief Carlson)

Business Items for Action

Resolution to Reduce the 24-Month Time Interval Between Successive Rezoning Applications to 6 Months for 4891 Ashford Dunwoody Road (LifeSouth & Lennar)

2026 Athletic Agreement Renewals 

Approval of Flock OS911 Agreement (Chief Carlson)

Approval of Flock DFR Expansion Agreement and Tech Partnership Renewal with PCID (Chief Carlson)

Discussion Items

Discussion - Proposed Charter Amendment Article IV, Sec. 4.01; Article IV, Sec. 4.02.(c) and Article IV, Sec. 4.03 related to Municipal Court 

Discussion - Proposed Charter Amendment Article II, Section 2.09.(a) January Post Election Meeting Date 

Discussion - Proposed Charter Amendment Article I, Sec. 1.03.(b)(36) and (37)(A) related to special districts, bonds and intergovernmental contracts.   Heneghan opinion - I believe this modification sidesteps the Charter requirement of a maximum ad valorem tax rate of 3.04 mills by not counting taxes for Special Tax Districts, general obligation bonds, and revenue bonds.

Discussion - Proposed Charter Amendment Article V, Section 5.03.(a) and Section 5.04.(b) Amend Budget Submission and Adoption Dates   

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

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday December 1, 2025 - (Zaxby's / Raising Cain's SLUPS, Speed Limit Reductions, Right of Way purchases coming, Police access to Cameras on GSU)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 1, 2025
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/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

Award Presentation to Officer of the Third Quarter, Officer K. Thielman and Employee of the Third Quarter, PSR L. Anderson

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

FIRST READ & PUBLIC HEARING: SLUP 25-02, 125 Perimeter Center W: Request for a Special
Land Use Permit for a drive-through - Zaxby

Funding Authorization to Complete Additional Design Coordination for the Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge Enhancements (Michael Smith)

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

Termination of MRI Lease (J. Jay Vinicki)

Approval of MOU with Georgia State University-Dunwoody PD to share cameras (Chief Carlson)

SECOND READ: SLUP 25-01, 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Request for a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through. - Raising Canes

Speed Limit Reductions for Speed Detection Device Permit Renewal 

Approval of Contract for Internal Audit Services with Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC

Capital Project Closeout and Reallocate Funding 

Dunwoody City Council approves lawsuit settlement to allow three Group Residential Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities without SLUP process.

Full Document

Monday evening there was a Special Called 5 pm meeting to go into Executive Session followed by an action item for Council to vote on a Settlement Agreement.    The following legal item was brought into the public domain once it was approved by the City Council and this happened at that Special Called Meeting; therefore this document can now be shared.

I have printed a few paragraphs outlining the actions below for your awareness and though disappointed in the reversal of a zoning action; this settlement agreement was put forward in the best interest of the City as whole.

Notwithstanding the current SLUP Requirement related to operation of certain community residences or recovery communities, the City will issue the necessary occupational tax certificate licenses for the corporate Plaintiffs to operate a community residence or a recovery community on the Properties. Except as specifically provided in 3.0(b), this consideration is limited to the current intended use of the Properties as Group Residential Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities as defined herein, for the benefit of the current owners or operators, and shall not run with the Properties.

The City will issue the necessary license or licenses for 4609 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, Georgia, and 4484 North Shallowford Road, Dunwoody Georgia five days after the dismissal without prejudice of the Lawsuits. The City will issue the necessary license or licenses for 4821 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, Georgia five days after the later of the dismissal without prejudice of the Lawsuits or official notification from HUD that the HUD Complaint is resolved.

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 agenda for Tuesday October 14, 2025 (Comp Plan up for Approval, 2026 Budget, Village Crossing, animal hospital, City Manager Report).

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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/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).

City Manager's Monthly Report

FIRST 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). 

FIRST READ: RZ 25-05 & SLUP 25-04, 84 Perimeter Center E: Request for a major modification of the zoning and special land use permit conditions of cases RZ 23-02 & 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 25-06, 4500 N Shallowford Road: Request to rezone from O-I (Office Institution) to C-1 (Local Commercial) to allow an animal hospital/veterinary clinic. 

First Read: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation

SECOND READ: Text Amendment to Adjust Eligibility Standards for Alcohol Licenses (Richard McLeod)

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

Project Framework Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Village Crossing Project 

Contract Amendment with KCI for Final Design of the Village Crossing Project 

Adoption of 2025 - 2045 Comprehensive Plan

Authorization for the Mayor to Execute an Estoppel Certificate as Presented Related to SHG Dunwoody, LLC, Which is Required per the Previously Closed Sale Agreement with the City of Dunwoody.

Discussion - Sign Replacement Contract with Big Apple Services

Discussion - Solar Update

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday Night, 6 pm, September 29, 2025 (Community Garden, Curb Ramps, Ethics, Sustanability, Zoning Code Rewrite, Streetlights, SWAT, Chamblee Dunwoody modification)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL 
Monday, September 29, 2025
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/85998548170 or  phone +14702509358,,85998548170#

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).

Dunwoody Community Garden and Orchard Annual Presentation

Contract with CGS for Curb Ramp Accessibility Upgrades (Michael Smith)

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Board of Ethics (Stanley Baum, Rachelle Carmel, Joanie Dwoskin, Bruce Hedrick, Aaron Chausmer, Eileen Shuman, Ram Ganesan)

Resolution Appointing Members to the Sustainability Committee (Colin Mey, Ryan Jenkins)

Additional Services for Code Testing and Technical Manual for the Code Rewrite From TSW. 

Lighting Services Agreement with Georgia Power for Streetlights along the Old Spring House Path (Tiffany Siegel)

MOU with North Metro SWAT (Chief Carlson)

Project Framework Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Village Crossing Project (Michelle Hirose)

Contract Amendment with KCI for Final Design of the Village Crossing Project (Michelle Hirose)

FIRST READ: Text Amendment to Adjust Eligibility Standards for Alcohol Licenses (Richard McLeod)

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday September 8, 2025 (City Mgr Report, Zaxby's, Stormwater, Rasing Canes rezoning, Dominium apartments, Condo Conversion, Townhomes, Municipal Contracts Lowe & Nova)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday September 8, 2025
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/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

Administration of Oath of Office, Officer Christopher Van Heest

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

SLUP 25-02, 125 Perimeter Center W: Request for a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through

Approval of a Final Design Contract with AECOM for North Shallowford Path Final Design

Memorandum - Funding Authorization for 1951 Wellesley Trace Storm Repairs 

Memorandum - Funding Authorization for 4506 Kellogg Circle Storm Repairs

Memorandum - Funding Authorization for 4328 Bethesda Trail Storm Repairs

Memorandum - Funding Authorization for 5161 Joel Court Storm Repairs

Memorandum - Funding Authorization for 1167 Branch Water Court Pond and Storm Repairs 

The City of Dunwoody, property owner at 4770 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, requests a variance from Chapter 16, Section 78 to allow replacement of a City of Dunwoody maintenance facility and associated improvements in the 75-foot stream buffer (ZBA 25-16)

SECOND READ: RZ 25-02, 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Request to rezone from O-I (Office-Institution) to PC-1 (Perimeter Center)

SECOND READ: RZ 25-03, 4981 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Request to rezone from O-I (Office Institution) to PD (Planned Development) to allow the construction of an age-restricted multi-unit rental building

SECOND READ: RZ 25-04, 64 & 66 Perimeter Center E: Request to rezone from O-I (Office Institution) to PD (Planned Development) to allow the conversion of 64 Perimeter Center E into residential condominiums and 66 Perimeter Center E into an age-restricted rental residential use, and develop additional for-sale residences on the properties

SECOND READ: SLUP 25-03, 4515 Chamblee Dunwoody Road: Request for a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through to allow the construction of a drive-through oil change facility and two concurrent
variances to allow relief from the building setback requirements and the stacking lane setback requirements.

Municipal Services Rebidding - converting contractors to employees and new compensation chart.

Contract, proposal & pricing for Lowe Engineering for Parks Services 

Contract, proposal & pricing for Nova Engineering for Community Development Services 

Approval of MOU Renewal Contract with Claratel Health - Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

Approval of a Contract with CGS for Curb Ramp Accessibility Upgrades

Dunwoody City Council agenda for Monday August 11, 2025 (Group home living, Rasing Cane's, Dominium, Condo conversion on Perimeter Center East, Oil Change, Municipal Contracts)

 

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday August 11, 2025
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/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

Award presentation to Officer of the Second Quarter, Elvin Arias and Employee of the Second Quarter, Paul Chastain

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

PUBLIC HEARING & FIRST READ: Review and consideration a text amendment to the Code of
the City of Dunwoody for Chapter 27, including Sec. 27-112, Sec. 27-135.1, Sec. 27-146.1, and other sections, the general purpose of which is to create zoning regulations and procedures for group living uses,
including, but not limited to assisted living, independent living, community residences, recovery communities, and for other purposes. 

PUBLIC HEARING & FIRST READ:: RZ 25-02, 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Request to
rezone from O-I (Office-Institution) to PC-1 (Perimeter Center)  No Drive Through at this time.

PUBLIC HEARING & FIRST READ: RZ 25-03, 4981 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Request to
rezone from O-I (Office Institution) to PD (Planned Development) to allow the construction of an age-restricted multi-unit rental building.

PUBLIC HEARING & FIRST READ:RZ 25-04, 64 & 66 Perimeter Center E: Request to rezone
from O-I (Office Institution) to PD (Planned Development) to allow the conversion of 64 Perimeter Center E into residential condominiums and 66 Perimeter Center E into an age-restricted rental residential use, and develop additional for-sale residences on the properties.

PUBLIC HEARING & FIRST READ: SLUP 25-03, 4515 Chamblee Dunwoody Road: Request for
a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through to allow the construction of a drive-through oil change facility and two concurrent variances to allow relief from the building setback requirements and the stacking lane setback requirements.

Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center Enclosed Wheelchair Lift Modernization

FY2025 Mid-Year Budget Amendment

2025 Brook Run Park Holiday Lights Display

Rebidding of Major Municipal Services Contracts. - 12 staff members being brought in house?

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

First draft of Dunwoody Comprehensive Plan would allow major changes by right, side stepping public vetting & Council review.

The required review of our Dunwoody Comprehensive Land Use Plan is on going and major changes are being proposed by Staff and the Steering Committee that would allow developers to make zoning changes like adding apartments & town homes in places they are currently not allowed and these development changes would not come in front of City Council for review as this latest document is proposing (with a future zoning rewrite) to allow this by right in specific places.    Below is a photo of just one of many zoning suggestions.

This is just the first draft but know that from my perspective this seems to be the push as City Staff wants to allow developers more freedom from the review and approval of the City Council.

 Draft Comprehensive Plan - April 22, 2025

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.

Dunwoody City Council Presentation Slides - Jan. 27, 2025

Dunwoody 2025-45 Comprehensive Plan Website

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 January 13, 2025 (Rezoning of Lidl up for vote, four new police officers, Shallowford Path, HVAC for City Hall)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday January 13, 2025
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/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

Administration of Oath of Office to Sgt Austin Chadwick, Officers Sadarius Hutcherson, Edward McGorda, Trey Wanstreet

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

Truist Lighthouse Project: Gift Presentation to Dunwoody Police Dept.'s Peer Support Group

City Manager's Monthly Report

Contract with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to Provide Funding for the Dunwoody Nature Center Wetland Improvements

American Rescue Plan Grant Remaining Funding  

SECOND 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)

Supplemental Project Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the North Shallowford Road Path Project

HVAC Replacement for Dunwoody City Hall

Agreement with Georgia Power for Streetlights on Meadow Lane Road and Crown Pointe Parkway

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 Agenda for Monday July 22, 2024

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday July 22, 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

Class 2024-004 Teen Police Academy Graduates

Economic Development Update - 2nd Quarter

Comprehensive Plan Kickoff Public Hearing and code rewrite

Resolution Appointing a Member of the Sustainability Committee

SECOND READ: An Ordinance to Define Community Residences and Recovery Communities and Create Use Regulations for Such Uses, Chapter 27

Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Update

Contract Amendment with Practical Design Partners for Final Design of Happy Hollow Sidewalk from Kingsland Court to Peeler Road

Department of Energy Grant Award Received - Police Electric Vehicles

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

Dunwoody City Council Meeting for Monday April 8, 2024 (Clean Air / Smoking Regulations, Winter Chapel 12 ft Path, State Farm complex apartments, Chief Grogan)

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

City of Dunwoody Proclamation for Chief Billy Grogan

City Manager's Monthly Report

First Read & Public Hearing: RZ 23-03, 245 Perimeter Center Parkway: Rezone from PDc to PDc to amend the zoning conditions of case RZ 15-072 to allow the development of a mixed use project including office, hotel, and multifamily residential with associated retail, restaurant, amenity space, and structured parking

Approval of Conversion of Contracted Positions and Creation of New City Position for the Technology Department

Approval of Amendment of Position Allocation and Compensation Chart and Market Adjustment for City Employees

Agreement for Managed Networking Service Provider

Funding Authorization for 5695 Trowbridge Drive Storm Repairs

Contract Award for Parks and Recreation Sign Package

Contract Award for North Shallowford Annex Maintenance Repairs

First Read: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Update the Clean Indoor Air Regulations, Chapter 24

I am not a smoker but I have attended "late night business meetings" in an establishment that focused on Bourbon and Cigars. The place of business I visited had a negative pressure air filtration system whereby my clothes didn't smell of smoke when I left.  I believe this proposed ordinance brought to us from the American Heart Association and placed on the agenda by staff or council is an overstep of regulations and I am unsure what we are fixing.  I would like to know the complete impact of the proposal prior to voting on it especially when it may limit a niche business model that could bring a successful establishment to our city.  I understand the intent of protecting all employees from second-hand smoke but when the establishment (or private club) can protect employees an exception needs to be explored.  I will be asking staff to review Gwinnett, Houston and other jurisdictions looking for best practices allowing exceptions.  A cigar bar exception could include the following ...

“Cigar Bar means an establishment operated by a holder of an On Premise Beer and Wine
Permit or other Alcohol Beverage Licensing Permit that:
1. Does not sell food;
2. In addition to selling beer and wine, annually receives 15 percent or more of
its gross revenue from the sale of cigars, and tobacco-related products, except from the sale of
cigarettes. A cigar bar shall not discount alcohol if sold in combination with
cigars or other tobacco products and tobacco-related products;
3. Has a walk-in humidor on the premises;
4. Has a high capacity, negative pressure air cleaning ventilation system, located in such a manner to control second hand smoke exposure to non-smokers.
5. Only permits the smoking of cigars, and does not permit the smoking of cigarettes; and
6. Does not include any establishment which is primarily a bar or restaurant and
which undertakes to make retail offerings of tobacco products as a means of
circumventing the purposes of this article.”

Contract with AECOM for North Shallowford Road Path Project Concept Design

Contract with Practical Design Partners, LLC for Winters Chapel Path Phase 2 Design

On November 7th, the Citizens of Dunwoody voted down a bond referendum for Parks & Paths development and on November 8th an RFP was released for the Winters Chapel Path design which mandates that the path will be 12 feet wide, even in front of the single family residential properties.  This item is now on the agenda for discussion.

Description: Winter Chapel Road Path Phase II. The project consists of a 12-foot shared-use path (SUP) along the west side only of Winters Chapel Road between Charmant Place and Peeler Road in the cities of Dunwoody and Peachtree Corners. In addition to the shared-use path, the project will add lighting and street trees along the corridor. The project connects residential areas on the north end of the project to a MARTA bus route and commercial node at the south end of the project.

Request for Pre-Construction Funding for Real Time Crime Center

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 September 11, 2023 6 p.m. (City Manager Report, Drive Through, Street Sweeping, Nature Center, Street / Park Maintenance)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 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

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

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

Approval of Contract for Street Sweeping Services to Sweeping Corporation of America

Funding Authorization for Dunwoody Nature Center, The Wildcat Learning Center at Dunwoody Park Site Development Plans Change Order

Amendment to Cityworks Software Licensing and Maintenance Agreement

Contract Award for Design Services of the Brook Run Park Maintenance Facility

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Amend Regulations for Entertainment Districts

Contract Award for Parks and Right of Way Maintenance (Brent Walker)

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday July 24, 2023 (Pay Raises for Police and others, Pay Chart, Girls Softball, Drug Rehab Centers, City Gateway Signs, DeKalb Sales Tax)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 24, 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.

Approval of Conversion of Contracted Positions to City Positions

Approval of Amendment to Position Allocation and Compensation Chart

Approval of Budget Amendment for Pay Raises

Facility Usage Agreement with Dunwoody High School Softball Booster Club Inc.

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

     Feb 27, 2023 - First Resolution Establishing a Moratorium on Drug Rehabilitation Centers

Gateway Sign Construction Contract

SPLOST Update - (DeKalb County - Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax)

      https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/splost/dekalb-county-splost

• In other meetings of interest, looks like a new Bru Pub and Restaurant might be coming to Project Renaissance (Shallowford Rd) as the Urban Redevelopment Agency has been working that project for quite some time.
  
  
• At the July 20th Dunwoody Development Authority Meeting it looks like some changes were offered to the Senior Apartment / Commercial Project at 84 Perimeter Center East across from the Mall.  Guessing both of these items will be better explained at a future City Council Meeting.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday July 10, 2023 (Police Pay Raise, Street Tree Program, Budget, Millage Tax Rate)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 10, 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

Class 2023-003 Teen Police Academy Graduates (Chief Billy Grogan, Sgt.Anwar Sillah)

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

City Manager's Report (Eric Linton)

Presentation of FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Public Hearing & Vote for Establishing 2023 Millage Rate

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Create Regulations for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Centers

FIRST READ: Review and Consideration of a Text Amendment to Create Regulations for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

SECOND READ: RZ 23-02, 84 Perimeter Center East: Modification of the Zoning Conditions of Case RZ 20-03, to Remove Condition #25

SECOND READ: SLUP 23-03, 84 Perimeter Center East: Modification of the Special Land Use Permit Conditions of Case SLUP 20-02, to Remove Condition #25

Trees Atlanta Front Yard Tree Planting Program

Apply Today for free street trees - Highly Recommend

SECOND READ: RZ 23-01, 4470 Chamblee Dunwoody Road: Request to Rezone 4470 Chamblee Dunwoody Road from O-I to O-D

 SECOND READ: SLUP 23-01, 4470 Chamblee Dunwoody Road: Request for a Special Land Use Permit to Increase the Maximum Allowed Height to 4 stories.

FY2023 Budget Amendment for General Fund Revenue Adjustments

Discussion of Amendment of City Position Allocation and Compensation Chart

Discussion of Conversion of Contracted Financial Control Positions to City Positions

Dunwoody City Council Meeting agenda of Monday May 8, 2023 (JCC SLUP, parking for home occupations, Dunwoody Nature Center Stream, City Manager Report)

 

  DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 8, 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#

(As an Fyi, the Zoom numbers above may not be correct as I am noticing duplicate dial in numbers in this agenda as were used in the April meeting, if incorrect I will correct my blog as time allows but you if you can't get the dial in number to work, you may want to check the city agenda page for possible updates.)

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 - Bike Month

Update on Citizen Capital Improvement Committee

City Manager's Report

Introduction of the Code Enforcement Officers, Robert Adderly and Mihai Parlog

FIRST READ SLUP 23-02: Special Land Use Permit for 5342 Tilly Mill Road, to allow an existing neighborhood recreation club and for the construction of new sport courts.

FIRST READ Review and Consideration of Text Amendments to the Code of the City of Dunwoody for Chapter 27 Article V, to reflect changes to the state Zoning Procedures Law

FIRST READ Review and Consideration of Text Amendments to the Code of the City of Dunwoody for Chapter 8, Article IV, to reflect changes to the water efficiency regulations

FIRST READ Review and Consideration of Text Amendments to the Code of the City of Dunwoody for Chapter 27, Article III, Division 3, to update commercial vehicle parking regulations for home occupations

FIRST READ Review and Consideration of Text Amendments to the Code of the City of Dunwoody for Chapter 27, Article VI, Division 4, to update the requirements for nonconforming uses

Renewal of Property & Liability Insurance with GIRMA

North Shallowford Road Properties Budget Allocation

Funding Authorization for Nature Center Stream and Wetland Improvement Engineering Services

Funding Authorization for 1511 Devonshire Way & 5226 Wyntercreek Court Storm Repairs

Approval of a Contract Extension with Autaco Development - Sidewalk Projects

Park Naming Campaign for the Vermack Road and Roberts Drive Park Properties

Discussion of Award of Wrecker Services Contract to Brown and Brown

Funding Authorization for Autaco Development to Construct Phase I of the Vermack Path Adjacent to Dunwoody High School