Johnson Ferry Road rezoning seeks smaller residential lots; Oct. 5 meeting listed
The request would change the minimum lot size from two acres to 18,000 square feet. The register also lists November and December review dates.
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Latest ·Mount Vernon path budget proposal would shift $700,000 to cover construction quantities
The proposed ordinance lists a $13.23 million construction contract. Staff attributes the largest paving overrun to a bid-quantity error, not work departing from the approved design.
Sandy Springs proposes $14,260 grant application for cryptocurrency-tracing software
The $15,000 one-year software purchase would replace a platform limited in tracing cryptocurrency transfers. Police funds would cover an estimated $740 balance.
Riverside Drive garage and driveway plan gets staff backing for river-corridor certificate
The proposal includes a laundry/pantry area. Council's Oct. 6 agenda lists a public hearing under rules limiting clearing and impervious surfaces near the Chattahoochee.
Sandy Springs’ Oct. 29 planning workshop seeks input on preliminary recommendations
The workshop runs from 6–8 p.m. at the City Springs Conference Center. Feedback will inform the city’s long-range comprehensive and parks plans.
Shul at Chastain relocation seeks setback relief; Nov. 4 hearing listed
The congregation proposes reusing an existing building without expanding its footprint. The variance concerns neighborhood setbacks for the building and parking.
Dunwoody Club Drive front-yard guest-house variance withdrawn
The application described a 1,782-square-foot accessory dwelling and garage, citing flood-zone constraints that limited space behind the main house.
Lazy River Lane retaining-wall fix gets staff backing with stream-buffer conditions
The revised wall would leave the state’s 25-foot buffer but remain partly in the city’s 50-foot buffer. The Board of Appeals will consider the request Oct. 7.
Sandy Springs approves 90-day landscaping extension for up to $53,307
The Ruppert Landscape extension is intended to prevent a grounds-maintenance gap while the city selects a successor contractor.
Sandy Springs parks survey’s 62% figure includes lower tax amounts
The presenter said the total includes amounts as low as $10–$15 a year, not just $76–$100. A councilmember requested a fuller breakdown for possible bond discussions.
Holy Innocents’ homecoming lighting permit fails on 3–4 council vote
The school sought temporary football-field lights for Oct. 2. City staff said its zoning conditions barred the lighting.
Sandy Springs council approves Nubia Café business-license revocation
The unanimous vote affects the Roswell Road restaurant. Its counsel asked council to consider suspension instead.
Sandy Springs approves report on $485,216 for sidewalk work
The report covers South Roswell Road improvements and sidewalk designs for Northwood Drive, Long Island Drive and Hope Road.
Sandy Springs lists Oct. 29 public meeting on 2027 comprehensive and parks plans
September's feedback summary describes support for more housing choices, but disagreement over where they should go.
St. Jude campus overhaul gets staff backing with enrollment caps unchanged
The six-phase Glenridge Drive plan includes a parish life center, expanded church and new school facilities. A council hearing is listed for Oct. 20.
Report forecasts General Fund support for Hope Road sidewalk in FY2028
Sandy Springs' annual federal-grant report also projects General Fund support for Section 108 loan payments in fiscal 2029–2031.
Sandy Springs staff reverses recommendation on Mount Paran garage and guest-house variance
Staff now backs conditional approval for a replacement garage with a guest house above, outside a sewer easement but about 16 feet into the rear setback.
Roswell Road streetscape land purchase wins council approval
The agreement with Fulton County covers property at 5025 Roswell Road.
Hardeman Road sport court request deferred by appeals board
The request at 116 Hardeman Road sought exceptions to rules on the court's distance from property lines and how much of the lot can be covered.
Chevron Food Mart wins approval for beer and wine sales
Sandy Springs City Council voted 6–0 on September 1 to approve the application for the store at 5300 Roswell Road.
Long Island Drive plan would add a north-side sidewalk
The September 1 City Council agenda packet described a small new segment, with Kimley-Horn and Associates serving as consultant.
Hope Road plan would add sidewalks along its north side
The proposal also calls for pedestrian lighting, a retaining wall and storm drainage work.
Long Island Drive sidewalk plan would use federal grant funds
The Sept. 1 council agenda packet said the project's consultant had determined that an environmental review was required.
Hope Road sidewalk plan would use federal grant funds
The project consultant determined an environmental review was required, according to the Sept. 1 council agenda packet.
Lake Forrest sidewalk: Staff recommended $600,000 more for Phase 2
Construction bids exceeded the original budget estimates, staff said in the September 1 council agenda packet.
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