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Alcohol License and Zoning Public Hearings Special Meeting – August 25, 2026

City Council & Public Facilities Authority — Tuesday, August 25, 2026
BodySouth Fulton, Georgia
SessionCity Council & Public Facilities Authority
DateTuesday, August 25, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:00

No, Mayor and Council.

0:01

Reggie McClendon, managing director of community development and regulatory affairs.

0:05

This case uh had its Planning Commission hearing on last week, but they are still working out some final details with the community.

0:14

We would ask that this case be deferred to September the 8th.

Speaker 2

0:19

You're asking for the case to be deferred to what date?

Speaker 1

0:23

September the 8th.

Speaker 2

0:24

September the 8th.

0:25

Council, uh if there is no objection with this item being deferred to September the 8th, we will adopt that

Speaker 3

0:32

with

Speaker 2

0:33

growth unanimous

Speaker 3

0:34

consent.

Speaker 2

0:36

All right.

0:37

That motion passes.

Unassigned speaker

0:40

Mr.

Speaker 2

0:40

Clerk, please sell the next item.

Speaker 4

0:43

Brings us to letter B, KZ 26020.

0:48

It's a public hearing.

0:50

An ordinance by the City of South Fulton City Council to rezone a portion of plus or minus 255.35 acres, a property located at zero Enan Road, Zero Vanderver, Van Diver Road, rear, zero Merck Road, zero Merck Road Rear.

Unassigned speaker

1:09

Uh

Speaker 4

1:10

from R4 to TR, uh from R4 and C U P to TR.

1:16

And a portion from C U P to TR

Unassigned speaker

1:20

from

Speaker 4

1:20

AG1 to R5, and from AG1 to R5.

Unassigned speaker

1:27

And

Speaker 4

1:27

then lastly from R4 to R5 and TR.

1:31

It's located in City Council District 2.

Unassigned speaker

1:35

And

Speaker 4

1:35

this is council initiative.

Speaker 2

1:38

Okay.

1:39

Mr.

1:40

McClendon, do you or city attorney?

1:45

Someone.

Speaker 5

1:46

Please share.

1:48

So I don't mind making uh a very brief statement.

1:52

This is a city initiated rezoning as a result of uh ongoing litigation that the council gave consensus to settle.

2:00

So this is part of the settlement agreement regarding the Van Diver litigation.

2:04

So this is the public hearing regarding that.

2:06

You all have received extensive

Speaker 6

2:08

um

Speaker 5

2:08

information on this as it's an ongoing litigation in executive session.

2:13

So we are required to do the public hearing portion as a city initiated reads only.

Speaker 2

2:19

Thank you.

2:20

Mr.

2:20

Clerk, do we have any uh public comments?

Speaker 4

2:24

Yes, we do have one card that was received for Tanya Anderson.

Speaker 2

2:30

Okay.

2:30

Well, let me open up the public hearing.

2:34

At this time, is the applicant here?

2:36

No.

2:37

Okay, because it's litigation.

2:39

Okay, at this at this time, I'm opening a public hearing for item three B on the agenda.

2:46

You have a total of 10 minutes to give your presentation or comment.

2:49

You do not have to use all of that time.

2:51

You may want to reserve that time.

2:53

Also keep in mind that the time allotted includes comments for any of the citizens who are also in favor.

2:59

The same time is granted to those that are also in opposition.

3:03

All right, Miss Anderson, can you

Unassigned speaker

3:05

come?

Speaker 7

3:10

Good afternoon.

3:12

Um I'm Tanya Anderson, a resident of District 2.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Zoning And Land Use██4%
Transportation Safety█2%
Pending Litigation█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Alcohol License and Zoning Public Hearings Special Meeting – August 25, 2026

The City of South Fulton City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM (called to order at 5:21 PM) to conduct public hearings on rezoning cases and related matters. The meeting included a public hearing on two zoning cases, an executive session, and a subsequent reconvening at 7:01 PM. One case was deferred, and the other received public comment before being closed. The council also acted on a memorandum of understanding during executive session.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Tonya Anderson (resident of District 2) spoke in opposition to Case Z26‑020. She expressed concerns about traffic congestion and asked how many townhomes would be built and whether traffic improvements would occur before construction. She clarified her interest as a resident wanting to ensure the development was not encroaching on her area. Staff (Reggie McClendon) responded that traffic improvements are part of the plan and that the proposal was well thought out by staff and Councilman Johnson.

Discussion Items

Case Z26‑013 – Rezoning at 7000 & 7050 Bishop Road

  • Staff Request: Reggie McClendon, Managing Director of Community Development, asked for the case to be deferred to the September 8, 2026, Zoning Public Hearing because final details with the community were still being worked out. The deferral was approved by unanimous consent.

Case Z26‑020 – City‑Initiated Rezoning (Vandiver Litigation Settlement)

  • Staff Presentation: The city attorney explained that this rezoning of ±255.35 acres at multiple parcels on Enon Road, Vandiver Road, and Merk Road was a city‑initiated action resulting from ongoing litigation (the Vandiver lawsuit) that the council had previously agreed to settle. The public hearing was required as part of the settlement process.
  • Councilman Aaron V. Johnson (District 2) stated that the plan was designed to reduce the footprint of what the developer felt entitled to, making it more conducive for the community. He noted the litigation had lasted three to four years and that extensive work had gone into the plan.
  • Councilmember Catherine F. Rowell (District 1) inquired about a small triangular parcel in District 1 (across Camp Creek Parkway). Staff confirmed that parcel was included and that the plan still contemplated office use, with final adoption deferred to a future meeting to ensure accurate legal district descriptions.
  • The public hearing was closed after one commenter; no vote was taken on the rezoning itself at this meeting.

Executive Session

  • The council recessed into executive session at 5:31 PM by unanimous consent to discuss real estate, personnel, litigation, and cybersecurity.
  • Reconvened at 7:01 PM. The council voted to add the approval of a non‑binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the proposed Westwood at SoFu Convention Center Development to the 7 PM Regular Agenda.

Key Outcomes

  • Case Z26‑013 deferred to the Zoning Public Hearing on September 8, 2026, by unanimous consent (no vote on the merits).
  • Case Z26‑020 public hearing held and closed; no vote taken. Final adoption deferred to a subsequent council meeting to allow refinement of legal descriptions and office‑use considerations.
  • Executive session action: Council directed adding the Westwood at SoFu MOU to the Regular Agenda (approved by unanimous consent after executive session).
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM.

Meeting Transcript

No, Mayor and Council. Reggie McClendon, managing director of community development and regulatory affairs. This case uh had its Planning Commission hearing on last week, but they are still working out some final details with the community. We would ask that this case be deferred to September the 8th. You're asking for the case to be deferred to what date? September the 8th. September the 8th. Council, uh if there is no objection with this item being deferred to September the 8th, we will adopt that with growth unanimous consent. All right. That motion passes. Mr. Clerk, please sell the next item. Brings us to letter B, KZ 26020. It's a public hearing. An ordinance by the City of South Fulton City Council to rezone a portion of plus or minus 255.35 acres, a property located at zero Enan Road, Zero Vanderver, Van Diver Road, rear, zero Merck Road, zero Merck Road Rear. Uh from R4 to TR, uh from R4 and C U P to TR. And a portion from C U P to TR from AG1 to R5, and from AG1 to R5. And then lastly from R4 to R5 and TR. It's located in City Council District 2. And this is council initiative. Okay. Mr. McClendon, do you or city attorney? Someone. Please share. So I don't mind making uh a very brief statement. This is a city initiated rezoning as a result of uh ongoing litigation that the council gave consensus to settle. So this is part of the settlement agreement regarding the Van Diver litigation. So this is the public hearing regarding that. You all have received extensive um information on this as it's an ongoing litigation in executive session. So we are required to do the public hearing portion as a city initiated reads only. Thank you. Mr. Clerk, do we have any uh public comments? Yes, we do have one card that was received for Tanya Anderson. Okay. Well, let me open up the public hearing. At this time, is the applicant here? No. Okay, because it's litigation.

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