South Fulton City Council Zoning Public Hearings Special Meeting - August 11, 2026

This special meeting of the South Fulton City Council, held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:05 PM in City Hall, was devoted to zoning public hearings, use permits, and modification cases. The meeting included presentations and public testimony on several development proposals, but no final votes were taken on any zoning or modification cases. All matters were either deferred to future meetings or set for a vote at the next regular council meeting (August 25, 2026) or later. The meeting was recessed for executive session at 6:17 PM and reconvened at 7:13 PM before adjournment.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Z26-010/CV26-002 (Senior Housing at 7490 Butner Road): Applicant Josh Mahoney (Battle Law PC) presented a proposal for a 50-unit senior residential community (age 62+) on 13.8 acres, including 22 cottage units and 28 townhome-style units. He requested variances to reduce buffers for site access and to protect the adjacent Hornsby Cemetery. Opponents Mike Johnson (District 4) and Charles Mitchell (Chair, Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission) expressed strong opposition. Johnson argued that the application misrepresented plans (e.g., no garages, unit size and pricing concerns) and that the development would not benefit the area. Mitchell requested a 50-foot buffer around the cemetery and noted the existing ordinance protections. The applicant agreed to an archaeological survey and to abide by state cemetery protection statutes. Council deferred the item to August 25, 2026, for a vote.
• U26-006 (Farmers Market at 4269 Stonewall Tell Road): Applicant David Renfro presented a request for a special use permit to operate a farmers market on 6.1 acres. He described plans for vendors, a farm stand, and future kitchen/restaurant. Councilwoman Wright (District 3) welcomed the project, noting it addresses food desert concerns. No public opposition was recorded. The item was deferred to the August 25 council meeting for a vote.
• M26-003 (Buffer Modification at 5400 Bethlehem Road): Applicant Jeffery Peters (Elite Engineering) requested removal of a 100-foot natural buffer condition to allow completion of a 146-lot single-family subdivision. Opponents Mattie Lee, Peggy Woodall, and Jack Woodall (residents) spoke against the modification, citing loss of tree buffer, neighborhood character, and environmental impact. Staff recommended denial, citing historical conditions. The applicant stated willingness to accept a 50-foot setback condition. Council questioned the site plan and history. The item was deferred to August 25, 2026.
• M26-004 (Adult Daycare Modification at 3890 Stonewall Tell Road): Applicant Kiana Augustus (KA Solutions) requested modification to allow an adult daycare serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (capacity 50) in an existing building. No public opposition. Council raised questions about capacity, services, and accessibility. Staff recommended approval with no additional conditions. Deferred to August 25 vote.
• M26-005 (Automobile Sales Modification at 5120 Cascade Palmetto Highway): Applicant Shavarr Brown requested removal of a 1978 condition restricting use to a construction office, allowing automobile sales. Staff recommended approval with conditions (fencing, hours, parking surface). No public opposition. Council expressed support. Deferred to August 25 vote.

Consent Calendar

• Deferrals approved by unanimous consent (no public hearings or discussion):
  • Z26-013 (75 single-family homes at 7000 & 7050 Bishop Road): Deferred to August 25, 2026.
  • Z26-001/CDP26-003 (Light industrial campus at Campbellton/Chattahoochee Drive): Deferred to September 8, 2026 (requested by applicant via staff).
  • Z26-011 (Subdivision at Cedar Grove Road): Deferred to September 8, 2026 (staff noted re-advertising issue).
  • Z26-012/CDP26-005/CV26-003 (Senior housing at 4685 Cascade Road): Deferred to November 10, 2026.
  • Z26-014/CDP26-004 (Two single-family homes at 5250 Northfield Blvd): Deferred to September 8, 2026.
  • Z26-015/U26-007 (Gas station/drive-thru at Flat Shoals Road): Deferred to September 22, 2026.

Key Outcomes

• No final decisions or votes were taken on any zoning, use permit, or modification cases during the meeting. All items were either deferred (to August 25, September 8, September 22, or November 10) or set for a vote at the next regular council meeting on August 25, 2026.
• Council recessed into executive session for real estate, personnel, litigation, and cybersecurity at 6:17 PM and reconvened at 7:13 PM. No action was reported from the executive session.
• The next meeting for voting on these items will be the regular council meeting on August 25, 2026.