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Kennesaw City Council Meeting - October 20, 2025

City Council — Monday, October 20, 2025

BodyKennesaw, Georgia

SessionCity Council

DateMonday, October 20, 2025

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Unassigned speaker

1:15

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Speaker 1

3:43

Welcome to this.

3:44

Our regularly scheduled council meeting for Monday, October 20th.

3:49

We're delighted that you're here and participating with our meeting tonight.

3:54

Carlein, would you pray for us?

4:49

And if um, with that, the meeting is called to order.

4:53

If you're going to be speaking tonight for any reason, if you'd stand and be sworn in.

Speaker 2

4:58

Thank you, Mr.

4:59

Mayor.

4:59

If you believe you will be speaking or will be speaking or making any kind of comment or presentation before this council tonight, would you please stand and raise your right hand?

5:07

Do you swear or affirm that the presentation or comment that you'll be making before this council this evening will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

5:15

If so, say I do.

5:17

Thank you.

5:17

You may be seated.

Speaker 1

5:18

And let the record reflect that we have a all council members present.

5:24

Right.

5:24

Um public comment.

5:25

This section is for comment on any item that's listed on the agenda.

5:31

Public comment.

5:32

The floor is open for public comment.

5:36

Hearing none and seeing none, the floor for public comment is closed.

5:41

We have um one public hearing.

5:44

It's a land use permit for 2800 Dominion Lane.

5:53

Good evening.

Speaker 3

5:54

Good evening, Mayor and Council.

5:56

Tonight we have one item on the agenda, which is an application submitted by Miss Ali Jackson, who currently owns and resides at 2800 Dominion Lane.

6:11

Okay.

6:12

Okay, there we go.

6:13

The property is located on 0.03 acres of land, currently rezoned RMA residential multifamily.

6:19

These are townhomes.

6:21

She's interested in renewing her land use permit for an occupational business license to bake and sell cookies.

Unassigned speaker

6:30

Speaker 3

6:30

these are some examples of the products that she produces.

6:33

These are specialized custom-made cookies that are custom-made to order and delivered to the customers or the clients.

6:40

So no clients will be coming to her property.

6:42

On October 16, 2023, Mayor and Council approved the applicant's request for a land use permit, and the applicant has been operating the business from her home with no complaints from neighboring properties in relation to the home-based business as of today.

6:57

The applicant has received continued support from the HOA in pertaining to her business.

7:03

The applicant plans to continue creating her products per or ordinance.

7:08

A renewal requires re-application, re-advertising, and a public hearing.

7:13

Staff finds that the intensity of the proposed use is very low and will not generate excessive noise or hazard to the surrounding property, as the proposed use will be enclosed to the kitchen space and area.

7:25

Staff recommends continue the um approval with the additional conditions as outlined in the previously approved permit, which includes.

7:39

Next slide, please.

7:41

Which includes that the land use is limited to exclusive for and only valid for the current applicant and the life of this home-based business and use and is not transferable.

7:51

There shall be no clients, customers, or additional outside employees at this location, nor shall there be any evidence of a home-based business visible from the public right of way, including no signage and no more than one commercial vehicle dedicated to this business, and the land use permit shall be valid for 24 months starting from the date of a final approval.

8:11

At the October 1st regular scheduled meeting, the planning commission also recommended approval with the conditions as outlined by staff.

8:19

The applicant is present and the application was applied, was advertised in the MDJ on September 12th, and a public notice placed on the property.

8:28

We are here for questions.

8:29

Should you have some.

Speaker 1

8:59

Hearing none and seeing none, the floor for public comment is closed.

9:03

Council will call for a vote.

9:05

All those in favor of approving the land use permit as presented, signified by you raising your right hand.

9:11

It's five.

9:12

Those opposed is no.

9:13

Motion is approved by unanimous vote.

9:15

There are nine items on the consent agenda.

9:19

I'll ask this.

9:20

Are there any any reason for any of them to be pulled and reviewed?

9:25

If not, I'd like a motion to um approve the consent agenda in gross.

9:30

So ma'am.

9:31

I have a second.

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Summary of Proceedings

Kennesaw City Council Meeting - October 20, 2025

The Kennesaw City Council met on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting included a public hearing on a land use permit renewal, approval of the consent agenda, public comments, council reports, and an executive session.

Consent Calendar

The council approved the consent agenda (5-0), which included approval of minutes from September 29 and October 6, 2025 (work sessions and executive sessions), a resolution updating meeting procedures, a resolution authorizing a friendship agreement with Montepulciano, Italy, a resolution authorizing a vehicle lease supplement with GMA for thirteen vehicles, approval of road closures for holiday events on December 6-7, 2025, and approval of a final plat revision for Townes at South Main (lot 44 increased by 20 sq ft).

Public Comments & Testimony

Public Hearing (2800 Dominion Lane): No public comments.
General Public Comment: Andrew Bramlett (city resident) provided historical background on Adams Park, noting that this year's Life in the Cemetery tours focus on namesakes of local streets, buildings, and parks, specifically the Adams family. Donovan Giardina (City Council Post 3 candidate) reminded the public of his upcoming town hall on October 23, 2025, at Depot Park. He stated that the land use permit approved earlier is in his neighborhood and that residents fully support the applicant's home-based business, but expressed interest in revising the renewal process for such permits.

Discussion Items

Public Hearing – Land Use Permit 2800 Dominion Lane: Assistant Zoning Administrator Chanelle Campbell presented a request from applicant Ali Jackson to renew a land use permit for a home-based cottage food business (baking cookies), originally approved on October 16, 2023. The business operates without complaints and uses standard household appliances with no signage or customers on site. Staff recommended approval with conditions (non-transferable, no clients/employees on site, no visible evidence of business, 24-month validity). The Planning Commission also recommended approval. The council voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the permit as conditioned.
Council Reports & Discussions: Councilmembers shared announcements about upcoming events including Halloween Candy Crawl, Life in the Cemetery tours, Harvest Gathering at Smith-Gilbert Gardens, and other community activities.

Key Outcomes

Approved Land Use Permit for 2800 Dominion Lane (5-0).
Approved Consent Agenda (5-0).
Moved into Executive Session to discuss land (5-0) at 6:41 PM; reconvened at 7:01 PM and approved an affidavit ratifying closed session actions (5-0).
Meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM.

Meeting Transcript

... Welcome to this. Our regularly scheduled council meeting for Monday, October 20th. We're delighted that you're here and participating with our meeting tonight. Carlein, would you pray for us? And if um, with that, the meeting is called to order. If you're going to be speaking tonight for any reason, if you'd stand and be sworn in. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. If you believe you will be speaking or will be speaking or making any kind of comment or presentation before this council tonight, would you please stand and raise your right hand? Do you swear or affirm that the presentation or comment that you'll be making before this council this evening will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. If so, say I do. Thank you. You may be seated. And let the record reflect that we have a all council members present. Right. Um public comment. This section is for comment on any item that's listed on the agenda. Public comment. The floor is open for public comment. Hearing none and seeing none, the floor for public comment is closed. We have um one public hearing. It's a land use permit for 2800 Dominion Lane. Good evening. Good evening, Mayor and Council. Tonight we have one item on the agenda, which is an application submitted by Miss Ali Jackson, who currently owns and resides at 2800 Dominion Lane. Okay. Okay, there we go. The property is located on 0.03 acres of land, currently rezoned RMA residential multifamily. These are townhomes. She's interested in renewing her land use permit for an occupational business license to bake and sell cookies. So these are some examples of the products that she produces. These are specialized custom-made cookies that are custom-made to order and delivered to the customers or the clients. So no clients will be coming to her property. On October 16, 2023, Mayor and Council approved the applicant's request for a land use permit, and the applicant has been operating the business from her home with no complaints from neighboring properties in relation to the home-based business as of today. The applicant has received continued support from the HOA in pertaining to her business. The applicant plans to continue creating her products per or ordinance. A renewal requires re-application, re-advertising, and a public hearing. Staff finds that the intensity of the proposed use is very low and will not generate excessive noise or hazard to the surrounding property, as the proposed use will be enclosed to the kitchen space and area. Staff recommends continue the um approval with the additional conditions as outlined in the previously approved permit, which includes. Next slide, please. Which includes that the land use is limited to exclusive for and only valid for the current applicant and the life of this home-based business and use and is not transferable. There shall be no clients, customers, or additional outside employees at this location, nor shall there be any evidence of a home-based business visible from the public right of way, including no signage and no more than one commercial vehicle dedicated to this business, and the land use permit shall be valid for 24 months starting from the date of a final approval. At the October 1st regular scheduled meeting, the planning commission also recommended approval with the conditions as outlined by staff. The applicant is present and the application was applied, was advertised in the MDJ on September 12th, and a public notice placed on the property. We are here for questions. Should you have some. Hearing none and seeing none, the floor for public comment is closed. Council will call for a vote.

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Kennesaw City Council Meeting - October 20, 2025

Consent Calendar

The council approved the consent agenda (5-0), which included approval of minutes from September 29 and October 6, 2025 (work sessions and executive sessions), a resolution updating meeting procedures, a resolution authorizing a friendship agreement with Montepulciano, Italy, a resolution authorizing a vehicle lease supplement with GMA for thirteen vehicles, approval of road closures for holiday events on December 6-7, 2025, and approval of a final plat revision for Townes at South Main (lot 44 increased by 20 sq ft).

Public Comments & Testimony

Public Hearing (2800 Dominion Lane): No public comments.

General Public Comment: Andrew Bramlett (city resident) provided historical background on Adams Park, noting that this year's Life in the Cemetery tours focus on namesakes of local streets, buildings, and parks, specifically the Adams family. Donovan Giardina (City Council Post 3 candidate) reminded the public of his upcoming town hall on October 23, 2025, at Depot Park. He stated that the land use permit approved earlier is in his neighborhood and that residents fully support the applicant's home-based business, but expressed interest in revising the renewal process for such permits.

Discussion Items

Public Hearing – Land Use Permit 2800 Dominion Lane: Assistant Zoning Administrator Chanelle Campbell presented a request from applicant Ali Jackson to renew a land use permit for a home-based cottage food business (baking cookies), originally approved on October 16, 2023. The business operates without complaints and uses standard household appliances with no signage or customers on site. Staff recommended approval with conditions (non-transferable, no clients/employees on site, no visible evidence of business, 24-month validity). The Planning Commission also recommended approval. The council voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the permit as conditioned.

Council Reports & Discussions: Councilmembers shared announcements about upcoming events including Halloween Candy Crawl, Life in the Cemetery tours, Harvest Gathering at Smith-Gilbert Gardens, and other community activities.

Key Outcomes

Approved Land Use Permit for 2800 Dominion Lane (5-0).

Approved Consent Agenda (5-0).

Moved into Executive Session to discuss land (5-0) at 6:41 PM; reconvened at 7:01 PM and approved an affidavit ratifying closed session actions (5-0).

Meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM.

Meeting Transcript