City Council - Regular Meeting

Scheduled Appearance - Donald Barth.

Regular Meeting - March 11, 2026

Review and approval of the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes.

Special Meeting - March 19, 2026

Review and approval of the March 19, 2026 special meeting minutes.

Z2026-05 [REZONING] PDC LAND ACQUISITIONS, LLC. (JOHN MATLOCK & LILY GRACE HUDSON)

Z2026-05 [REZONING] PDC LAND ACQUISITIONS, LLC. (JOHN MATLOCK & LILY GRACE HUDSON) are requesting the rezoning of 2.18 acres located in Land Lot 1016, 16th District, Parcel 0060 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 890 Canton Road from HI (Heavy Industrial) to RHR (Residential High Rise). Ward 5B. Planning Commission recommends Approval A motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sheehan, to recommend approval with stipulations. The motion was carried with a vote of 5-0-0. Should Council vote to approve rezoning the following variances would be incorporated as conditions of zoning: 1. Variance to reduce the front yard setback from 50' to 35'. [§708.13 (H)] 2. Variance to reduce the parking minimum from 136 to 85 spaces. [§708.13 (H)] 3. Variance to reduce the minimum building height from 5-stories to 4-stories. [§708.13 (H)] Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

Z2026-06 [REZONING] CITY OF MARIETTA GEORGIA

Z2026-06 [REZONING] CITY OF MARIETTA GEORGIA is requesting the rezoning of 34.15 acres located in Land Lot 716, 17th District, Parcel 0050 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 1033 (aka 1019) Franklin Gateway from PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development). Ward 7A.

Z2025-23 [REZONING] PRE POWDER SPRINGS ROAD, LLC (LAURA WILSON HARDING)

Z2025-23 [REZONING] PRE POWDER SPRINGS ROAD, LLC. (LAURA WILSON HARDING) are requesting the rezoning of 10.9 acres located in in Land Lots 260, 261, & 332, District 19, Parcel 0020 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as property on Powder Springs Road SW from R-20 (Single Family Residential) in unincorporated Cobb County to PRD-SF (Planned Residential Development - Single Family) in the city. Ward 2B. Planning Commission recommends Denial A motion was made by Mr. Diffley, seconded by Mr. Smith, to recommend denying the request. The motion was carried with a vote of 5-2-0. Mr. Sheehan and Mr. McClure opposed. Should Council vote to approve the request, the following variances would be incorporated as a condition of PRD-SF zoning. 1. Variance to reduce the minimum lot size from 4,000 square feet to 3,000 square feet [§708.09 (H.)] 2. Variance to reduce the proportion of homes within 300 feet of an active recreation facility from 75% to 50% [§708.09 (B.h.)] 3. Variance to provide one (1) access point onto an arterial or collector street rather than two (2) in a development of more than 51 single-family residential units [§730.01 (A.)] Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

A2025-03 [ANNEXATION] PRE POWDER SPRINGS ROAD, LLC. (LAURA WILSON HARDING)

A2025-03 [ANNEXATION] PRE POWDER SPRINGS ROAD, LLC. (LAURA WILSON HARDING) are requesting the annexation of property located in Land Lots 260, 261, & 332, District 19, Parcel 0020 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as property on Powder Springs Road SW, consisting of approximately 10.9 acres. Ward 2B. Planning Commission recommends Denial A motion was made by Mr. Diffley, seconded by Mr. Smith, to recommend denying the request. The motion was carried with a vote of 5-2-0. Mr. Sheehan and Mr. McClure opposed. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

CA2025-07 [CODE AMENDMENT]

CA2025-07 [CODE AMENDMENT] In conjunction with the requested annexation of property located in Land Lots 260, 261, & 332, District 19, Parcel 0020 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as property on Powder Springs Road SW, the City of Marietta proposes to designate the Future Land Use of said property as MDR (Medium Density Residential). Ward 2B. Planning Commission recommends Denial A motion was made by Mr. Diffley, seconded by Mr. Smith, to recommend denying the request. The motion was carried with a vote of 5-2-0. Mr. Sheehan and Mr. McClure opposed. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

Z2026-04 [REZONING] WALCO INVESTMENTS L.P. & MALONES AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Z2026-04 [REZONING] WALCO INVESTMENTS L.P. & MALONES AUTOMOTIVE, INC. are requesting the rezoning of 1.08 acres located in in Land Lot 1206, 16th District, Parcels 0080 & 0330 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 1912 & 1920 Lower Roswell Road from GC (General Commercial) in Cobb County and CRC (Community Retail Commercial) in the City to CRC (Community Retail Commercial) in the City. Ward 7A. Planning Commission recommends Approval A motion was made by Mr. McClure, seconded by Mr. Sheehan, to recommend approval. The motion was carried with a vote of 6-1-0. Ms. McCrae opposed. Should Council approve the request the following variances are incorporated. The following variances are incorporated as conditions of zoning: 1) Variance to permit an auto repair business to be within 200 feet of residential property [§708.16 (B.10.c.)] 2) Variance to reduce the required landscape buffer from 40 feet to 5 feet along the rear property line shared with residential property [§710.05 (I.)] 3) Variance to increase the allowable impervious surface coverage from 80% to 80.5% [§708.16 (H.)] 4) Variance to reduce the required landscape area from 15% to 6% [§708.16 (H.)] 5) Variance to disturb existing vegetation within required buffer area [§710.05 A.] Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

A2026-02 [ANNEXATION] WALCO INVESTMENTS, L.P.

A2026-02 [ANNEXATION] WALCO INVESTMENTS, L.P. is requesting the annexation of property located in Land Lot 1206, District 16, Parcel 0330 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 1920 Lower Roswell Road, consisting of approximately 0.27 acres, plus any associated right-of-way. Ward 7A. Planning Commission recommends Approval A motion was made by Mr. Diffley, seconded by Mr. Hunter, to recommend approval. The motion was carried with a vote of 6-1-0. Ms. McCrae opposed. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

CA2026-02 [CODE AMENDMENT]

CA2026-02 [CODE AMENDMENT] In conjunction with the requested annexation of property located in Land Lot 1206, 16th District, Parcel 0330 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as property at 1920 Lower Roswell Road, the City of Marietta proposes to designate the Future Land Use of said property as CAC (Community Activity Center). Ward 7A. Planning Commission recommends Approval A motion was made by Mr. Diffley, seconded by Mr. Hunter, to recommend approval. The motion was carried with a vote of 6-1-0. Ms. McCrae opposed. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for Jessica Lea Jones.

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for Charnetta Todle.

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for Tevin Dyshawn Coates.

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for Theodore S. Hadden.

RAD Kids Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2026

Motion to approve the Budget Amendment for RAD Kids fiscal year 2026.

Training and Professional Development Resolution

Motion to amend Training and Professional Development Resolution as follows - Add 4a): Mayor may sponsor or share in sponsorship of joint gatherings with Marietta Charter Boards or fellow governing bodies (Cobb Delegation or Commissioners, for example) to share common purpose of service to Marietta as a whole as a compliant budget expenditure for the sponsoring Mayor pursuant to this Resolution. All gatherings are to be held within the City.

Final Plat - Greenhouse Ph. 3A

Motion to approve the final plat for Phase 3A of Greenhouse, containing 198 townhome units on 29 acres.

Revised Detailed Plan - Marietta Reserve

Motion to refer the revised Detailed Plan for the Marietta Reserve to the Department of Development Services to post and advertise for a public hearing.

Final Plat - Marietta Reserve

Motion to consolidate the Final Plat for the Marietta Reserve with Item 20260303 (Detailed Plan) and refer to the Department of Development Services to post and advertise for a public hearing.

Final Plat - Marietta Crossing Townhomes

Motion to approve the final plat for the 39-townhome phase of the Marietta Crossing development, zoned MXD (Mixed Use Development). Ward 7A.

Code Amendment - Section 712.04 Home Occupations

Motion to authorize the advertisement of changes to Section 712.04, Home Occupations, of the Zonign Ordinance to prohibit alcohol manufacturing as a home occupation.

Street Closure Requests for World Cup and July 3 Concert

Motion to authorize street closures for the World Cup “Watch Party” and July 3 concert as presented. Council Member Goldstein discloses that members of his family and/or entities owned by himself and/or family members own properties in the downtown area.

Glover Park Concert Series Amended Alcohol Sales Request

Motion to amend approved alcohol sales for the Glover Park Concert Series from the April 2026 concert to the May 2026 concert. Council Member Goldstein discloses that members of his family and/or entities owned by himself and/or family members own properties in the downtown area. Council Member Goldstein discloses that his Aunt Paula Shea, serves on the Downtown Marietta Development Authority.

Property & Casualty Insurance Coverage

Motion to approve the City of Marietta/BLW Property & Casualty insurance coverage and premium for the policy period of May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

Chestnut Hill Road Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon

Motion authorizing Public Works to install two (2) Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFB) devices and a mid-block crossing on Chestnut Hill Road, between Chestnut Hill Drive and Heathersett Drive, with a total estimated cost of $135,000.00. Ward 3A

Westland Drive Speed Study

Motion authorizing Public Works to conduct the speed study of Westland Drive from Wilson Circle to Westland Way to determine if traffic calming measures are needed. Ward 3A

Oakledge Drive Speed Study

Motion authorizing Public Works to conduct the speed study of Oakledge Drive from cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac to determine if traffic calming measures are needed. Ward 4A

Stewart Circle Stop Sign Request

Motion authorizing Public Works to convert the intersection of Stewart Circle and Pauline Drive to a 3-way stop condition with pedestrian crosswalks and sidewalk access points modifications, with a total estimated cost of $1,500.00. Wards 3A & 4A Public Hearing Required

2026 FIFA World Cup Grant

Motion to approve and accept the 2026 FIFA World Cup Grant in the amount of $963,701.00 to the Marietta Police Department.

BLW Actions of April 6, 2026

Review and approval of the April 6, 2026 actions and minutes of Marietta Board of Lights and Water.

Polk Street & Winn Street Intersection Improvement Project

Polk Street & Winn Street Intersection Improvement Project Construction Timeline