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Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting

May 28, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

178 Sam's Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (Multipurpose Room A1201)

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Agenda — 31 items

  1. 1 Call To Order
  2. 2 Citizens may speak for or against an item that is considered by law to be a zoning ordinance and each side will have ten minutes to present its case. Citizens may also speak for or against an item that is placed on the public hearing agenda but is not a zoning ordinance. In that case, each side will have five minutes to present its case. In the event there is more than one speaker per side, speakers must divide their time in order to complete their full presentation within the ten-minute time allotment, or the five minute time allotment. When the buzzer sounds to indicate that time has run out, the speaker will be expected to immediately cease speaking and to leave the podium area. Prior to speaking, a speaker shall complete a speaker card and present it when approaching the podium. If a speaker has any documents for the commissioners, the speaker shall provide 10 copies when approaching the podium. Seven copies are for the commissioners and the remaining copies are for the planning director, the county attorney and the clerk. Applicants or citizens speaking in favor of an item shall speak first and applicants in zoning ordinance cases shall have the right to reserve time for rebuttal. Opponents of a zoning ordinance item shall have no right of rebuttal. Once the citizens have finished speaking, staff shall make a recommendation for action to the Commission. At this point, citizens are no longer allowed to speak unless called to the podium by an individual commissioner to answer questions or provide information. Speakers should always talk directly into the microphone and begin by stating their name, address and the name of any organization they represent. Abusive, profane or derogatory language will not be permitted. Holding up signs, clapping, yelling, standing or laying in the aisles to show support for or opposition to a speaker will not be permitted, but a show of hands or quietly standing in place will be permitted to show support for or opposition to a speaker's position. ▶ jump to 2:07
  3. 3 Roll Call
  4. 4 Deferred Cases
  5. D1 Application of D.R. Horton c/o Battle Law, P.C. to rezone property from R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) zoning district to RNC (Residential Neighborhood Conservation) zoning district for the development of single-family detached dwellings, to be developed as Phases 3 and 4 of the existing Champions Runs Subdivision, at 8277 Norris Lake Way. 2025-1621 Deferred for two full cycles Pass ▶ jump to 51:57
  6. D2 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 05 Super District 07 Application of SAWA Partners, LLC c/o Teweldemedhin Gebremeskel for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a recycling plant (recycling concrete business) in the M (Industrial) zoning district, at 1313 and 1303 Lithonia-Industrial Boulevard. 2026-0146 Approved Substitute with Conditions Pass ▶ jump to 75:34
  7. 7 New Cases
  8. N1 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 3 & 7 Application of Optimal Consulting, LLC to rezone property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to allow residential homes. 2026-0443 Deferred for 30 days Pass ▶ jump to 94:16
  9. N2 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 02 Super District 06 Application of Swig c/o Gaskins & LeCraw for a major modification to remove existing zoning conditions pursuant to CZ-88168 in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district and replace them with new zoning conditions, at 2960 North Druid Hills Road. 2026-0444 Withdrawn without prejudice Pass ▶ jump to 94:23
  10. N3 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 02 Super District 06 Application of Swig c/o Gaskins & LeCraw for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a drive-through facility in an Activity Center in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 2960 North Druid Hills Road. 2026-0445 Withdrawn without prejudice Pass ▶ jump to 96:35
  11. N4 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of My Next Home Pro, LLC to amend the character area from CRC (Commercial Redevelopment Corridor) character area to TN (Traditional Neighborhood) character area to construct a new single-family residence in the R-60 (Residential Small Lot-60) zoning district, at 711 & 705 Hillmont Avenue. 2026-0448 ▶ jump to 96:46
  12. N4 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of My Next Home Pro, LLC to amend the character area from CRC (Commercial Redevelopment Corridor) character area to TN (Traditional Neighborhood) character area to construct a new single-family residence in the R-60 (Residential Small Lot-60) zoning district, at 711 & 705 Hillmont Avenue. 2026-0448 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:10
  13. N5 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of My Next Home Pro, LLC to rezone properties from C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district to R-60 (Residential Small Lot-60) zoning district to construct a new single-family residence, at 711 & 705 Hillmont Avenue. 2026-0449 ▶ jump to 102:44
  14. N5 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of My Next Home Pro, LLC to rezone properties from C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district to R-60 (Residential Small Lot-60) zoning district to construct a new single-family residence, at 711 & 705 Hillmont Avenue. 2026-0449 Approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 103:39
  15. N6 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of Murtaza Mohammadzai to rezone property from R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) zoning district to C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district to allow a tire shop and emissions station, at 4700 East Ponce de Leon Avenue. 2026-0450 Withdrawn without prejudice Pass ▶ jump to 106:29
  16. N7 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 05 Super District 07 Application of 3 Ladies & A Heart c/o Charika Mckenzie for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a Personal Care Home (PCH) for up to six (6) adults in the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) zoning district, at 1179 Old Coach Road. 2026-0451 Withdrawn without prejudice Pass ▶ jump to 130:56
  17. N8 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 06 Application of Tori Engineering c/o Amber Lee to rezone property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) zoning district to R-60 (Residential Small Lot-60) zoning district to allow twelve (12) single-family homes, at 2697 Kelly Lake Road. 2026-0452 Deferred for 30 days Pass ▶ jump to 159:48
  18. N9 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of QuikTrip Corporation for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a drive-through facility (car wash) in an activity center in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 4733, 4773 and 4775 Memorial Drive. 2026-0447 ▶ jump to 159:58
  19. N9 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of QuikTrip Corporation for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a drive-through facility (car wash) in an activity center in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 4733, 4773 and 4775 Memorial Drive. 2026-0447 Approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 180:21
  20. N10 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of QuikTrip Corporation for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow an accessory alcohol outlet in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 4733, 4773 and 4775 Memorial Drive. 2026-0489 ▶ jump to 161:03
  21. N10 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of QuikTrip Corporation for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow an accessory alcohol outlet in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 4733, 4773 and 4775 Memorial Drive. 2026-0489 Approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 182:02
  22. N11 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06 Application of QuikTrip Corporation for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow fuel pumps in an activity center (Town Center) character area in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district, at 4733, 4773 and 4775 Memorial Drive. 2026-0490 Approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 182:27
  23. N12 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 07 Application of Avondale Church of Christ c/o Battle Law, P.C. to rezone property from the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) zoning district to the OI (Office Institutional) zoning district to allow for an existing place of worship, at 4017 Memorial Drive. 2026-0534 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 191:14
  24. N13 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 06 Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability to amend Section 27-3.39 to update the Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland Overlay District to allow limited office uses, when subject to a Special Land Use Permit and additional criteria with Tier V of the overlay. 2026-0630 Deferred substitute Pass ▶ jump to 206:46
  25. N14 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment to amend Chapter 24 pertaining to an excise tax on Short-Term Rentals and Chapter 27 pertaining to zoning, for the purpose of clarifying provisions. This text amendment is County-wide. 2026-0628
  26. N14 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment to amend Chapter 24 pertaining to an excise tax on Short-Term Rentals and Chapter 27 pertaining to zoning, for the purpose of clarifying provisions. This text amendment is County-wide. 2026-0628 Deferred for 30 days Pass ▶ jump to 30:07
  27. N15 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment relating to Residential Entertainment in RE (Residential Estate); O-I (Office-Institutional); OIT (Office-Institutional-Transitional); M (Light Industrial); M2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning districts, and for other purposes. 2026-0453 ▶ jump to 4:38
  28. N15 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment relating to Residential Entertainment in RE (Residential Estate); O-I (Office-Institutional); OIT (Office-Institutional-Transitional); M (Light Industrial); M2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning districts, and for other purposes. 2026-0453 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 46:30
  29. N16 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment to identify repeated nuisance properties and establish pathways for notice, corrective action, and related administrative fees. This text amendment is County-wide. 2026-0629 ▶ jump to 4:58
  30. N16 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for a text amendment to identify repeated nuisance properties and establish pathways for notice, corrective action, and related administrative fees. This text amendment is County-wide. 2026-0629 Deferred Pass ▶ jump to 48:15
  31. N17 COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 01 Super District 07 Application of Shallowford Grocery Atlanta, Inc. c/o Terry Bailey for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for an alcohol outlet (beer and wine sales) in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district, at 2615 Shallowford Road. 2026-0509 Approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 216:41