The Peachtree Corners City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. to consider a number of items including the approval of two new ordinances and a special use permit. The first item on the agenda is the request by Crowell Brothers Funeral Home for a Special Use Permit to add a crematory to its business which is located at 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The Planning Commission ruled 2-1 against the request on April 9. The City Council will make its decision Tuesday night, unless it decides to table the decision for a later meeting. Over 50 homeowners located near the …

The mayor and City Council will recognize a number of volunteer groups at its meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at City Hall including the state's spelling champion who hails from Wesleyan School. Here's a look at the proclamations: Peachtree Corners Festival Committee United Peachtree Corners Civic Association City's Logo Committee Nicholas Poulos - this year's state spelling bee champion Clean up Peachtree Corners Declaring April as Great American Cleanup Month Earth Day, April 22 No items in old business. In new business; one action item, a resolution and four first reads. To …

The Peachtree Corners City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at City Hall for its bi-monthly meeting. The major agenda item will be the council's decision on whether to permit a proposed veterinary clinic to operate in a building which currently excludes businesses of this type. It's listed under "old business." Following are the highlights of the agenda items. On the agenda: An update from Community Development Director Diana Wheeler on planning issues. In old business: The second read to consider a change in condition to allow a veterinary clinic to be located in the two-story …

New businesses continue to open in the new City of Peachtree Corners. The third month of the year was a busy one for Brandon Branham, who is responsible for processing the business license applications for the city. He processed 42 new licenses in March. Last month 30 new applications were processed. Listed are the names of the new businesses along with addresses and phone numbers. These businesses may not have actually opened as of the date of this publication. Some of these are home-based businesses. Lennox Industries, Inc5065 Buford Highway770-849-9453 eSell Motors, Inc.4005 Wetherburn …

One of the city's three services is code enforcement, its purpose is to ensure properties in Peachtree Corners are maintained. For those of who attended Monday's town hall at the YMCA, you met the city's code enforcement officer, Walter Osorio whose job is to not only follow up on requests from citizens but to visit the areas of the city for possible code violations. Osario, who has been on the job since the first of the year, says most of the calls he deals with are property maintenance complaints. "When people see me, they don't like me," joked Osorio. "But," he added, "our intent is not to…

On Monday evening the small room at the Fowler YMCA was packed with some 60 citizens who came to hear the Peachtree Corners mayor, council members and employees provide an update on the city. Attending were Mayor Mike Mason, council members Phil Sadd (Post 1), Jay Lowe (Post 2), Jeanne Aulbach (Post 4), Lorri Christopher (Post 5), Weare Gratwick (Post 6), Diana Wheeler, the city's community development director, Walter Osorio, the code enforcement officer and Kym Chereck, city clerk. Also speaking at the meeting was Scott Hilton, UPCCA president and Michael McLaughlin, Peachtree Corners …

The City Council quickly worked through the agenda items at Tuesday night's meeting approving three and withdrawing one for a later decision. Newell Recycling of Gwinnett's request to add metal recycling and auto salvage operations to their Amwiler Road location was approved. Company representative Bobby Triesch requested that one of the special conditions recommended by the Planning Commission be removed. Triesch objected to the requirement that the zoning conditions include a sunset provision which he said was vague and not relevant. "We don't like this provision," said Triesch who …

The Peachtree Corners City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. for a regularly scheduled meeting. On the agenda: Diana Wheeler will provide an update on Community Development Planning issues. In old business: Council will consider (on second read) an ordiance to amend the city's zoning map to allow for the addition of a metal recycling and auto salvage operation for a business located on Amwiler Road. And also consider (on second read) an ordinance to amend the city's charter to amend the required readings to pass an ordiance. In new business: Two action items: Council will …

A small group attended the Peachtree Corners town hall meeting held at the New Age Building at Jones Bridge Park Thursday night. Those who did come learned how the city leaders came to the decision to purchase the property across from The Forum. "It was an act of desperation," said Council member Alex Wright (Post 3), of the city council's decision to purchase the property. "We researched all kinds of ideas," said Weare Gratwick, Council member for Post 6. "We found out the city could afford it if we had to buy it. But someone else came in before we could present a contract and bought it," he…

Update: March 6, 11:30 a.m. From the editor: To further clarify last night's discussion at the City Council meeting, currently second reads are required for all ordinances (laws) including land use changes such as Special Use Permits or Zoning Conditions. It was felt that it put an additional burden on businesses which is why the change was requested. However, in other cases second reads would allow citizens more time to review and provide input into the proposed ordinance. The city will look into amending the requirements so that a second read would not be required for planning and zoning …

The Peachtree Corners City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at City Hall. On the agenda: In reports and presentations: Diana Wheeler will provide an update on Community Development Planning Issues A presentation by Crystal Jackson on the Atlanta Regional Commission's Green Community Program Julian Jackson to provide an update on 2014 SPLOST In old business: Council will hear a second read to consider an ordinance to attract, retain and promote business development to Peachtree Corners by establishing an Economic Development Program. In new …

February may have been a short month, but there is a long list of business applications that were processed by the city. A total of 30 applications made their way to Brandon Branham's desk at City Hall to be processed including several auto sales businesses. Just recently opened is Three Dollar Cafe, located in the Dick's Sporting Goods shopping center. And another Mexican restaurant, Taqueria Del Mar, located in the Ingles shopping center, is expected to open within the next several months. Listed are the names of the new businesses along with addresses and phone numbers. These businesses …

There will be a Special Called Meeting of the Peachtree Corners City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 6:00 p.m. to be held at City Hall. Only one item is listed under action items on the agenda. It reads: Authorization of the Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney to enter into a contract for the purchase of property to be identified by the Mayor and Council. A copy of the agenda is included with this news, click on the PDF icon to open and print. The agenda is also posted on the city's website.

City Council members Jeanne Aulbach, Alex Wright and Weare Gratwick held a Town Hall meeting Monday night at the Avocet subdivision's clubhouse fielding questions on the possible land deal on the 20+ acres known as the Roberts property located across from The Forum. Their purpose was to help clear the air on a number of questions swirling around the possible land purchase. Alex Wright spoke to the group laying the ground rules on what they would be able to discuss. "Any details about the transaction is off limits," explained Wright. "Any thing in a contract is off limits." The city is in …

With the recent news about Peachtree Corners city leaders entering a contract to purchase property and the two amendments approved by City Council recently, there's been a good bit of conversation about the City Charter. If you don't have a copy handy, there are two ways to view the charter - and print out a copy to keep on hand. 1. Visit the city's website and click on the link marked "City Charter" 2. Click here for a printable copy. And if you have any questions, call your City Council member, they will be able to answer your questions. Contact information for each member is on the city's …

The City Council didn't slow down Tuesday night after Monday night's big announcement that the City would enter into an agreement to purchase the 20+ acres across from the Forum. City leaders spent the evening on matters that ranged from rezoning requests, ad valorem tax agreements with the county to the city's new Comprehensive Plan. Diana Wheeler updated the Council on the Comprehensive Plan that just kicked off last month. The city's first public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. at City Hall. This is an opportunity for citizens to provide their input on what they…

February 18, Peachtree Corners – Citing their responsibility to protect the quality of life in Peachtree Corners, Mayor Mike Mason and the City Council have voted unanimously to move forward and purchase a tract of land that has been a point of discussion for many years. The Council had received numerous calls of concern from citizens over a proposed apartment development planned for that site.    The property was recently acquired by Lennar Corporation, a national homebuilder and planned to break ground on a 250+ apartment development on the site in the Spring.  Since Peachtree Corners is …

On the City of Peachtree Corners website, you'll find a newly scheduled City Council meeting to be held on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 at 5 p.m. The agenda is short with only one action item listed. It reads: "Authorization of the Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney to enter into a contract for the purchase of property as identified by the Mayor and Council." As this is a Special Called Council Meeting, there is no period on the agenda for Public Comment but the council and mayor will be available to speak and answer questions after the meeting. A PDF copy of the agenda is included with this …

Where will the city of Peachtree Corners be in 2033? That's going to be determined in large part by the residents of Gwinnett County's newest city. Two representatives from Pond & Company, the engineering firm hired to help the city develop a Comprehensive Plan, presented information to the Planning Commission at Tuesday night's meeting. "Public participation is an essential element," explained Pond & Company's Joel Reed. The ultimate outcome is to ensure the final plan reflects what the community wants to see for the city said Reed. Life issues such as housing, transportation, recreation and…

The Peachtree Corners mayor and council have scheduled a Special Called Meeting for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 to be held at City Hall. The agenda includes a period for public comments, all meetings are open to the public. Agenda items include: An update from Diana Wheeler on Community Development Planning Issues The swearing in of Code Enforcement Officer Walter Osorio Second read of several ordinances including: Code of regulations for international building codes Floodplain management ordinance Buffer, landscape and tree ordinance Adopt and approve regulatory fees for commercial solid …