Alcohol License and Zoning Public Hearings Special Meeting – December 9, 2025

The City of South Fulton City Council held a special meeting on December 9, 2025, at City Hall, convened at 5:03 PM by Mayor Pro Tem Linda Pritchett due to the absence of Mayor khalid kamau. The meeting featured three public hearings on rezoning, variance, and special use permit applications, followed by an executive session and adjournment at 7:07 PM. A quorum of seven councilmembers was present.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Case Z25-031/CV25-004: Applicant Lavarien Grundy Sr. spoke in favor of his rezoning and variance request to develop three single-family lots on 1.65 acres at 4865 Campbellton Road. He explained the property is the only lot in that area within South Fulton, surrounded by Atlanta, and that the zoning change to R-4A would allow two new homes (approx. 2,400 sq ft, 4-bed, 3-bath) plus renovation of an existing ranch home. No opposition was voiced.
• Case Z25-033/U25-014/CDP25-012: Applicant Anré Washington, representing MK Energy, spoke in favor of rezoning and a special use permit for a convenience store with fuel pumps at 0 Campbellton Fairburn Road. He emphasized a $10–$12 million investment on 3.61 acres, proposed conditions (including right-in/right-out only, no vape/smoke shops, enhanced buffer, compliance with Cedar Grove Overlay), and argued the project would bring fresh produce and neighborhood-serving commercial space. He criticized the city’s three-mile buffer ordinance for protecting underinvesting operators. No public opposition was expressed; Councilmember Jaceey Sebastian (District 4) raised concerns about the location among AG1-zoned properties and senior residents, but acknowledged the need for better commercial development and supported changing the ordinance.
• Case U25-013: Staff requested deferral before public testimony could be taken, citing technical issues needing resolution. No public comments were heard on this item.

Discussion Items

• Case Z25-031/CV25-004 (Rezoning and Variance): Staff and Planning Commission recommended approval. Councilmember Rowell (District 1) asked about community outreach (two to three attendees) and whether all homes would be in South Fulton (applicant confirmed all three would be). No further discussion; the hearing was closed without a vote.
• Case Z25-033/U25-014/CDP25-012 (Rezoning, Special Use, Future Land Use Amendment): Staff and Planning Commission recommended denial. Councilmember Sebastian engaged the applicant in extensive dialogue, noting his prior recommendation to seek other locations, but acknowledged the applicant’s adjustments (right-in/right-out, proposed conditions). Sebastian stated he remains opposed to the location due to the three-mile buffer ordinance and community concerns, but hopes the council will revisit the ordinance. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed.
• Case U25-013 (Special Use Permit for Group Residence): Reggie McClendon (Managing Director, Community Development) requested deferral to address technical issues. Council discussed briefly and accepted the request.

Key Outcomes

• Deferral of Case U25-013: A motion by Councilmember Williams-Brown, seconded by Councilmember Willis, to defer Case U25-013 (group residence for 6–9 children at 120 Cainwood Ct E) to the January 13, 2026, Zoning Meeting was approved unanimously (7-0).
• Executive Session: A motion to recess for executive session (real estate, personnel, litigation, cybersecurity) at 5:33 PM was approved 7-0. The council reconvened at 7:06 PM on a motion approved 6-0 (Councilmember Bell not present).
• Adjournment: A motion to adjourn at 7:07 PM passed 7-0.
• No votes were taken on the substantive merits of Cases A and B, as they were presented for public hearing only.