City of Lula

The key discussion topics for this meeting included the formal call to order, approval of the agenda, and the installation of Scott Puckett as a new Planning Commission Member to fill the unexpired term of Bruce Lane. A significant portion of the meeting involved a public hearing regarding Rezoning Request 2025-006 and Variance Request 2025-004 submitted by the Revive Land Group, LLC. This request seeks to rezone 32.506 acres from Agricultural (A) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) to permit the development of up to 100 lots and amenities. Variances sought include reducing the side setback from 10 feet to 7.5 feet and encroaching upon the exterior perimeter buffer for grading and replanting.

The agenda includes discussion of the fiscal budget submission, general and utility fund revenues and expenditures, and the finalization of the WWTP Plant Loan. It covers water and sewer conditions, including the Belton Bridge Water Line Extension design, bids for the Chattahoochee Water Tank exterior maintenance, Victoria Lane Well Pump Replacement status, and the Consumer Confidence Report on the Water System. Also includes the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update, Renaissance / Carter Alley design architects, a proposed IGA for Referendum T-SPLOST, a request to address citizen comments procedure, and consideration of an invocation policy. Other topics include Veterans Park Fountain/Drive Replacement, scheduling HR and Utility Committee Meetings, a request for a 5-day revival in October, adoption and amendment to the International Building Code, proposed variances for Carter Street, proposed annexation and rezoning for County Line Road and Cornelia Highway/Belton Bridge Road, changes to the Hall County Animal Control Agreement, and various community events.