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Marietta City Council Work Session – June 10, 2026

City Council Archive View — Wednesday, June 10, 2026
BodyMarietta, Georgia
SessionCity Council Archive View
DateWednesday, June 10, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:49

No, we don't do that, please.

0:54

Yeah, just let T do it.

0:55

Yeah.

0:57

Me?

0:57

Yeah, it's all you.

1:01

Dunaway's son-in-law pass.

1:04

Barely.

1:09

Oh man.

1:12

We have four people signed up for the schedule appearance.

1:22

The regular meeting minutes from May 13th on consent.

1:27

Is that still all right?

1:40

544 burning.

1:42

Any update on that?

1:43

We need to hear now.

1:45

Thank you, Mayor.

1:45

We actually do have a number of updates since the work session discussion that took place.

1:51

Firstly, I wanted to mention Councilwoman Richardson raised the question about whether the property met other bulk and area regulations for R4.

1:59

Should that be uh council's determination?

2:02

Um we did confirm that it does, um, but we also in that process um recognize that the variance as listed was listed incorrectly.

2:10

Um the current width of the property is not 45 feet, it is actually 64 feet.

2:15

So that variance would be 75 feet down to 64 feet, which is uh may explain why all the other bulk and area regulations are um not applicable.

2:26

Um secondly, uh there was a question about a nearby property that was rezoned several years ago, 308 uh North Fairground Street, which is at the northeast quadrant of Fairground and North Marietta Parkway.

2:38

And I did want to confirm that that property was rezoned to uh CRC with an additionally allowable use of residential.

2:47

Um and would just like to point out that that type of approval essentially allows a f fluid use of the property, and so as you're considering that if if you do between um uh a motion along those lines or between establishing or maintaining the um existing non-conforming use, um just wanted to bring that for information purposes.

3:07

Uh and then lastly, Councilman.

3:09

Can I ask a question?

3:10

Uh Doug, and maybe I don't know if this is better for now or at seven.

3:14

Doug, what fundamentally is the difference between CRC with an additional use or just reaffirming the grandfathering?

3:26

Yeah, defer to Mr.

3:27

Cummings on that depth.

3:29

Okay.

3:30

Yep.

3:30

So fundamentally would be if it is back in the non-conforming status, then it could be revisited in the case of redevelopment um in order to meet all of the standards.

3:40

Whereas if you established a permanent residential use, that would follow the property forever.

3:46

And so you're essentially allowing the residential use uh forever in if you were to go that route.

3:54

Even if we called it CRC with special use?

3:56

That's right.

3:57

Okay.

3:58

All right, thank you.

3:59

So my my question is if I may if we do that and we um there's a 50% uh improvement that triggers uh having to uh I guess not be conforming.

4:22

So could we I guess approve it with an uh additional uh uh use uh after the renovations that they're uh currently doing are done uh and have it from that point on, if any uh so if I if if I might clarify is what you're saying you would like to revert to the allowable non-conforming status once the renovations are complete?

4:55

Yeah.

4:55

Yes, sir.

4:56

That's okay yeah, because if we did it ahead of time, and then he did the renovations, he would lose the status.

5:02

So it would be and I'm comfortable staff will know the intent of council and that we'll administer that properly.

5:08

Okay.

5:10

To where you don't see it again in six months.

5:12

Yeah.

5:14

And lastly, Councilman Goldstein asked about the impact, potential impact of rezoning this to residential on nearby commercial properties from near-term impact standpoint and thinking about I guess limiting potential near-term future uses of properties.

5:30

There are a number of uses that we have that are not allowable if they're within a certain distance of residentially zoned properties.

5:39

And so some of those uses, not an exhaustive list, but some of those uses would be hotels and motels, dry cleaners, funeral homes, homeless shelters, auto-oriented uses, landscaping, uh breweries, distilleries, and wineries.

5:53

And then the other piece of that is alcohol ordinance as well.

5:56

Um alcohol ordinance has certain distance requirements to properties that are both zoned residential and used as residential, whereas they don't for just property simply used as residential.

6:08

And I think there's also additional buffer requirements that come in when you have uh commercial up against the residential property, correct?

6:17

Uh there are, but the way the wording is is that if something reverts to residential while the others are existing, then those buffer requirements are not applicable.

6:27

Okay.

6:29

And mayor, that was those those were the updates that staff had for this evening.

6:50

Yes.

6:51

Mr.

6:52

Channy, to go back to Mr.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use█████████████████17%
Procedural█████████████████17%
Public Safety████████████12%
Engineering And Infrastructure███████████11%
Budget Equity Analysis███████████11%
Parks and Recreation█████████9%
Community Engagement████████8%
Water And Wastewater Management███████7%
Arts And Culture████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Marietta City Council Work Session – June 10, 2026

The meeting began with updates and discussions on several zoning and variance items, followed by departmental reports and announcements. The council also reviewed the fiscal year 2026 budget, which includes no tax or fee increases. The meeting will reconvene at 7:00 PM for the regular session.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of regular meeting minutes from May 13, 2026.
  • Removal of item 20260566 (Fire Prevention and Protection Code) from consent to allow discussion of second reading waiver; council agreed to waive second reading.
  • Items left on consent: pay and classification system documents, pension board ex officio appointment, civil service board appointment, historical board appointment, Delta Street speed control advertisement, SPOS public hearing, and other routine items.
  • A new claim unrelated to the city (Kell High School/Cobb County) was added to consent after suspension of rules, to be denied.

Discussion Items

  • 187 Mountain View Road: No updates from staff; applicant will answer questions about driveway access. Councilman Ghosting asked about placement of the second driveway (Polk Street vs. Mountain View). No decision reached.
  • 353 Campbell Hill Street: Staff reported that the applicant confirmed the garage will have a bedroom and bathroom but no kitchen (so not an ADU). The requested setbacks: front setback reduction to zero feet for a water table, rear setback reduction to zero feet for a deeper garage. Existing shed would be removed. Councilman Sims recommended stipulating no rental of the garage unit. Council discussed the attached garage and required four variances. No vote taken.
  • Code amendment (home occupation): No changes from staff.
  • Building owner (tree issue): Staff could not reach the building owner; only the tenant (who paid the $9,000) plans to attend. Council discussed whether accepting the payment constitutes full satisfaction; they reserved the right to pursue further action. Item removed from consent.
  • Fire Prevention and Protection Code: Councilman Waters asked about penalties for false alarms. Staff clarified that penalties for silencing alarms apply only to public/commercial properties; false alarm penalties apply to the alarm user on private property. Council agreed to waive second reading.
  • SPOS update: No new information; public hearing at 7:00 PM.
  • Sewer replacement project (upper ER basin): Video presentation; 3,800 linear feet of sewer replacement, upgrading from 8-inch to 12-inch, starting early 2027. Road closures expected.
  • Budget (FY2026): $433 million, 2.9% increase over prior year. Millage rate remains at 2.788 (general fund). No tax or fee increases. Homestead property assessment freeze has been in place since 2002; council noted that millage has been reduced four times in the last five years.

Departmental Updates

  • Police Department: Training building ribbon cutting; two vacancies (one filling Monday, one within two weeks). Ready for weekend events.
  • Fire Department: Life-saving award for crew that resuscitated a lightning strike victim (13-day hospital stay, now home). The victim had traumatic arrest (1% survival rate). Two openings; one lateral hired.
  • Parks and Recreation: Marietta Soccer Fest weekend (June 12-14): Friday US vs Paraguay game on square, Saturday activities and games, Sunday at Franklin Gateway. City named official viewing site for US game in Atlanta. Concerts: Guardians of the Jukebox on June 26; Independence Eve concert July 3; July 4 parade and 40% larger fireworks. Spray ground at Elizabeth Park opened May 1, with over 7,100 visitors.
  • Public Works: Stormwater pipe repairs on McDonald Street (complete), Fairground Street (ongoing), Church and Sessions (void from sewer leak fixed). Mid-block crossing on Polk Street will close June 25-26 for lighting installation. City took over downtown commercial sanitation; no complaints since.
  • SDS update: Cobb-Mableton dispute does not affect Marietta's agreement with county and other cities.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda approved with modifications: fire code removed (second reading waived), tree issue removed and reserved for further action, new claim added and denied.
  • Staff to work on wording for 187 Mountain View Road to ensure existing improvements do not trigger non-conforming status loss.
  • Council directed staff to stipulate that the garage unit at 353 Campbell Hill Street will not be rented.
  • Budget will be voted on at 7:00 PM.
  • Second reading waived for fire code.

Announcements

  • Juneteenth celebration: 24th year, June 19-21 on the square. Council member to read to children at Marietta History Center on June 20.
  • Field of Flags project work day June 13.
  • Upcoming events: Soccer Fest, concerts, July 4th celebrations.

Meeting Transcript

No, we don't do that, please. Yeah, just let T do it. Yeah. Me? Yeah, it's all you. Dunaway's son-in-law pass. Barely. Oh man. We have four people signed up for the schedule appearance. The regular meeting minutes from May 13th on consent. Is that still all right? 544 burning. Any update on that? We need to hear now. Thank you, Mayor. We actually do have a number of updates since the work session discussion that took place. Firstly, I wanted to mention Councilwoman Richardson raised the question about whether the property met other bulk and area regulations for R4. Should that be uh council's determination? Um we did confirm that it does, um, but we also in that process um recognize that the variance as listed was listed incorrectly. Um the current width of the property is not 45 feet, it is actually 64 feet. So that variance would be 75 feet down to 64 feet, which is uh may explain why all the other bulk and area regulations are um not applicable. Um secondly, uh there was a question about a nearby property that was rezoned several years ago, 308 uh North Fairground Street, which is at the northeast quadrant of Fairground and North Marietta Parkway. And I did want to confirm that that property was rezoned to uh CRC with an additionally allowable use of residential. Um and would just like to point out that that type of approval essentially allows a f fluid use of the property, and so as you're considering that if if you do between um uh a motion along those lines or between establishing or maintaining the um existing non-conforming use, um just wanted to bring that for information purposes. Uh and then lastly, Councilman. Can I ask a question? Uh Doug, and maybe I don't know if this is better for now or at seven. Doug, what fundamentally is the difference between CRC with an additional use or just reaffirming the grandfathering? Yeah, defer to Mr. Cummings on that depth. Okay. Yep. So fundamentally would be if it is back in the non-conforming status, then it could be revisited in the case of redevelopment um in order to meet all of the standards. Whereas if you established a permanent residential use, that would follow the property forever. And so you're essentially allowing the residential use uh forever in if you were to go that route. Even if we called it CRC with special use? That's right. Okay. All right, thank you. So my my question is if I may if we do that and we um there's a 50% uh improvement that triggers uh having to uh I guess not be conforming. So could we I guess approve it with an uh additional uh uh use uh after the renovations that they're uh currently doing are done uh and have it from that point on, if any uh so if I if if I might clarify is what you're saying you would like to revert to the allowable non-conforming status once the renovations are complete? Yeah. Yes, sir. That's okay yeah, because if we did it ahead of time, and then he did the renovations, he would lose the status. So it would be and I'm comfortable staff will know the intent of council and that we'll administer that properly. Okay. To where you don't see it again in six months. Yeah. And lastly, Councilman Goldstein asked about the impact, potential impact of rezoning this to residential on nearby commercial properties from near-term impact standpoint and thinking about I guess limiting potential near-term future uses of properties. There are a number of uses that we have that are not allowable if they're within a certain distance of residentially zoned properties.

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