City Council - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER:

INVOCATION:

Council Member Goldstein, Ward 7

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Marietta Police Department New Officers

Presentation of new officers to the Marietta Police Department. - Officer Matt Cekin - Officer Garrett Gorman - Officer Ryan Gorman - Officer Eben Hammonds - Officer Haley Hardeman - Officer Hugo Luciani - Officer Jaylen Parris - Officer Asmir Planincic - Officer Benjamin Rule

Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month

Proclamation declaring July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month.

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER:

Scheduled Appearance

Scheduled Appearance - Donald Barth.

Scheduled Appearance

Scheduled Appearance - Christopher Mave.

Scheduled Appearance

Scheduled Appearance - Reginald Maurice Copeland.

Scheduled Appearance

Scheduled Appearance - Lindsey Turner.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Regular Meeting - June 10, 2026

Review and approval of the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes.

Special Meeting June 23, 2026

Review and approval of the June 23, 2026 special meeting minutes.

MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:

CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS:

Z2024-26 [REZONING] PR LAND, LLC., (FREEMAN GROWTH, LLC.)

Z2024-26 [REZONING] PR LAND, LLC., (FREEMAN GROWTH, LLC.) are requesting the rezoning of 38.64 acres located in Land Lots 1019, 1020, 1068, 1069, & 1093, District 16, Parcel 0190 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as a 787 Horizon Lane and 720 Wilshire Avenue from LI (Light Industrial) to PRD-SF (Planned Residential Development - Single Family). Ward 6A. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

Z2026-10 [SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT] SARAH T. PARKER

Z2026-10 [SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT] SARAH T. PARKER is requesting the rezoning of 1.613 acres located in Land Lot 1292, District 16, Parcel 0010 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 286 North Hillcrest Drive from R-2 (Single-Family Residential - 2 units/acre) to R-2 w/SLUP (Single Family Residential - 2 units/acre with Special Land Use Permit). Ward 3A. Planning Commission recommends Approval A motion was made by Mr. McClure, seconded by Mr. Smith, to recommend approval. The motion was carried with a vote of 7-0-0. Should Council vote to approve the request, a Special Land Use Permit would be granted for tutoring services as a Type B Home Occupation. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

Z2026-11[REZONING] THE HERBAN GROUP, INC. (THP 225 CRESCENT LLC)

Z2026-11[REZONING] THE HERBAN GROUP, INC. (THP 225 CRESCENT LLC) are requesting the rezoning of 1.17 acres located in Land Lot 1231, 16th District, Parcel 0410 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 225 Crescent Circle from CRC (Community Retail Commercial) with stipulations to CRC (Community Retail Commercial) with stipulations. Ward 3A. Planning Commission recommends Approval as Stipulated A motion was made by Mr. McClure, seconded by Mr. Sheehan, to recommend approval with stipulations. The motion was carried with a vote of 7-0-0. Should Council vote to approve rezoning to CRC (Community Retail Commercial) with stipulations, the following variance would be incorporated as a condition: 1. Elimination of the letter of stipulations approved with Z2017-29 (#20170904) so the property may be used for administrative offices. 2. No outside storage permitted. 3. No auto related uses permitted. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

Z2026-12 [REZONING] PRIME STORAGE POWERS FERRY PLACE MARIETTA, LLC.

Z2026-12 [REZONING] PRIME STORAGE POWERS FERRY PLACE MARIETTA, LLC. is requesting the rezoning of 10.73 acres located in Land Lots 787, 788 and 798, 17th District, Parcel 0110 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 1155 Powers Ferry Place from CRC (Community Retail Commercial) to CRC (Community Retail Commercial) with an additional use (data infrastructure facility). Ward 7A. Planning Commission recommends Approval A motion was made by Mr. Sheehan, seconded by Mr. McClure, to recommend approval. The motion was carried with a vote of 4-3-0. Should Council vote to approve the request the subject property would be rezoned to CRC (Community Retail Commercial) with an additional use for a data infrastructure facility. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

Z2026-13 [REZONING] IRONVEST INVESTMENT, LLC. (OMIELA, INC.)

Z2026-13 [REZONING] IRONVEST INVESTMENT, LLC. (OMIELA, INC.) are requesting the rezoning of 0.42 acres located in Land Lot 645, 17th District, Parcel 0100 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 782 Franklin Gateway from PRD-MF (Planned Residential Development - Multifamily) to NRC (Neighborhood Retail Commercial). Ward 1A. Planning Commission recommends Approval as Stipulated A motion was made by Mr. Sheehan, seconded by Mr. Smith, to recommend approval as stipulated. The motion was carried with a vote of 7-0-0. Should Council vote to approve the request the subject property would be rezoned to NRC (Neighborhood Retail Commercial) with the following variances incorporated as conditions: 1. Variance to reduce the number of required parking spaces for a grocery store from 17 [or 16, depending on building square footage] to nine (9). [§716.07 (Table J.)] 2. Variance to allow a bulk sanitation container to be located in the front yard rather than the rear or side yard in a non-residential area, not screened from view from the public right of way. [§710.08 (B.1.)] Stipulation: i) bulk sanitation container to be appropriately enclosed and screened from view. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

Z2026-14 [REZONING] BRIDGE POINTE CHURCH, INC.

Z2026-14 [REZONING] BRIDGE POINTE CHURCH, INC. is requesting the rezoning of 3.69 acres located in Land Lot 1286 16th District, Parcel 0740, 2nd Section of Cobb County, Georgia and Land Lots 361 & 432 of the 17th District, Parcel 0260, 2nd Section of Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 285 & 295 Victory Drive from CRC (Community Retail Commercial) and R-4 (Single Family Residential - 4 units/acre) to CRC (Community Retail Commercial). Ward 1A Planning Commission recommends Approval A motion was made by Mr. Hunter, seconded by Mr. Diffley, to recommend approval. The motion was carried with a vote of 7-0-0. Should Council vote to approve the request the subject property would be rezoned to CRC (Community Retail Commercial). Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

RESOLUTIONS:

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for Paige Heard.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:

MAYOR'S REPORT:

Economic/Community Development: Andre Sims, Chairperson

Tree Replacement Fund - 278 N Marietta Pkwy

Motion to approve an amendment to the FY27 Tree Preservation Fund budget to receive and appropriate a payment of $9,845 from Cobb Dental LLC for tree removal from city right-of-way at the corner of Cole Street and North Marietta Parkway.

Land Acquisition Funding - 329 Allgood Road

Motion to approve a Budget Amendment in the amount of $519,690.00, utilizing Opioid Settlement Funds, for the acquisition of the property located at 329 Allgood Road.

Preliminary Plat - 1440 Sumter Dr

Consideration of a preliminary plat for new infrastructure (water, sewer, roads) to support 18 single family detached homes on 13.16 acres at 1440 Sumter Drive, zoned R-2. Ward 2A. Community Comment Period - Mayor will allow 15 minutes; 5 minutes per individual Council Member Waters disclosed that the property at 1440 Sumter Drive is adjacent to his primary residence.

Parks, Recreation and Tourism: Jason Waters, Chairperson

Personnel/Insurance: Cheryl Richardson, Chairperson

Public Safety Committee: Byron "Tee" Anderson, Chairperson

Public Works Committee: Daniel Gaddis, Chairperson

V2026-16 [VARIANCE] ST. BASIL ORTHODOX CHURCH, INC.

V2026-16 [VARIANCE] ST. BASIL ORTHODOX CHURCH, INC. is requesting variances for property zoned OI (Office Institutional) located in Land Lot 287, 17th District, Parcel 0110, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 520 West Atlanta Street. Ward 1A. 1. Variance to allow gravel as a parking surface. [§716.08 (A.)] 2. Variance to allow required parking spaces to be accommodated off-site. [§716.07 (A.)]

V2026-18 [VARIANCE] HABERSHAM PARTNERS, LLC.

V2026-18 [VARIANCE] HABERSHAM PARTNERS, LLC is requesting variances for property zoned CRC (Community Retail Commercial) located in Land Lot 925, 17th District, Parcel 0290, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 1122 Powers Ferry Road. Ward 7A. 1. Variance to reduce the 40' buffer adjacent to residentially zoned property. [§708.16 (I)] 2. Variance to allow more than 12 parking spaces in a row without a planter island. [§712.08 (G.1.a)]

V2026-21 [VARIANCE] TRATON, LLC.

V2026-21 [VARIANCE] TRATON, LLC is requesting variances for property zoned R-2 (Single Family Residential - 2 units/acre) located in Land Lot 1076, 16th District, Parcels 0620, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 102 Burnap Street. Ward 4B. 1. Variance to reduce the front setback from 30 feet to 15 feet. [§708.02 (H.)] 2. Variance to reduce the side setback from 10 feet to 5 feet. [§708.02 (H.)] 3. Variance to reduce the rear setback from 30 feet to 10 feet. [§708.02 (H.)]

UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES:

ADJOURNMENT: