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May 5, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final-revised

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Agenda — 28 items

  1. 1 Call To Order
  2. 2 The DeKalb County Planning Commission held its online zoning meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting was conducted via teleconference (Zoom). Cases on this agenda will be heard at a public hearing at the Board of Commissioners Zoning Meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in-person at: Government Services Center, 178 Sams Street, Decatur 30030 at 5:30 p.m. (This is not a Zoom meeting). The March 26, 2026 Board of Commissioners’ Zoning hearing can be viewed via the County website and DCTV: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/dctv/dctv-live-broadcast You may email the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners regarding any case on this agenda at: publichearing@dekalbcountyga.gov
  3. 3 Roll Call
  4. 4 MOTION was made by Commissioner Costello, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to add the Planning Commission officer elections to the end of the agenda. The motion carried 8-0-0.
  5. 5 MOTION was made by Commissioner Osler, seconded by Commissioner Patton to move N14 (TA-16-1248065), N15 (TA-26-1248040), and N16 (TA-26-1248066) to the top of the agenda. Motion carried 8-0-0.
  6. 6 Defered Cases
  7. 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 Full cycle deferral per staff recommendation Pass
  8. 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 Denial --> (Sent To) Pass
  9. 9 New Cases
  10. 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 Approved with conditions per staff recommendation Pass
  11. 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 Withdrawan per the applicant’s request Pass
  12. 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 Denial per staff recommendation Pass
  13. 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 Approval per staff recommendation Pass
  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 per staff recommendation Pass
  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 Denial per staff recommendation Pass
  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 Approved with conditions per staff recommendation Pass
  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 Approved with conditions per staff recommendation Pass
  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 Denial per staff recommendation Pass
  19. 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 per staff recommendation Pass
  20. 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 per staff recommendation Pass
  21. 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 Approval per staff recommendation Pass
  22. 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 for three full cycles Pass
  23. 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 Approval per staff recommendation Pass
  24. 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 Approval per staff recommendation Pass
  25. 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 Approval per staff recommendation Pass
  26. 26 Chairperson Nomination: Commissioner Osler nominated Jon West for Chairperson, Commissioner Moore seconded the nomination. Motion carried 7-0-1. Commissioner West abstained.
  27. 27 1st Co-Vice Chair Nomination: Commissioner Patton nominated LaSonya Osler as 1st Co-Vice Chair, Commissioner Moore seconded the nomination. Motion carried 8-0-0.
  28. 28 2nd Co-Vice Chair Nomination: Commissioner Moore nominated Edward Patton for 2nd Co-Vice Chair, Commissioner Costello seconded the nomination. Motion carried 8-0-0.