Gwinnett County Commissioners — Public Hearing, January 27, 2026
These are the official minutes of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Public Hearing held on January 27, 2026. The Board voted on several zoning and land use items, including denying a rezoning request for a single-family subdivision on Harbins Road and approving several other rezonings and special use permits. Additionally, the Board tabled action on an ethics complaint against Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp until February 3, 2026, and approved the abandonment of several public road rights-of-way.
Topics
- zoning
- procedural
- transportation
Actions
Approval of Agenda
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval of Agenda {Action: Approved Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
Approval of Minutes: Work Session (Jan 20, 2026), Informal Presentation (Jan 20, 2026), and Business Session (Jan 20, 2026)
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval of Minutes: • Work Session: January 20, 2026 • Informal Presentation 11:00 a.m.: January 20, 2026 • Business Session: January 20, 2026 {Action: Approved Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2025-1296 — Special Use Permit in a RA-200 and R-100 Zoning District for a Community Center (Lotus Grounds)
tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Planning & Development · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
2025-1296 SUP2025-00019, Applicant: Lotus Grounds; Owner: Niloofar Etemadhaeri; Tax Parcel No. R6046 127; 4497 Shiloh Ridge Trail; Special Use Permit in a RA-200 and R-100 Zoning District for a Community Center; 13.25 acres; District 2/Ku (Tabled on 1/27/2026) (Tabled to 2/17/2026) (Public hearing was not held) [Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] [Planning Commission Recommendation: No Recommendation] {Action: Tabled Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2025-1298 — Rezoning with Concurrent Variances from C-2 and O-I to R-TH for Townhouses (Walker Anderson Homes, LLC)
tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Planning & Development · Motion: Carden · Second: Ku
2025-1298 REZ2025-00025, Applicant: Walker Anderson Homes, LLC c/o Weener Nathan Phillips, LLP; Owner: Bradenton Investors, LLC; Rezoning with Concurrent Variances of Tax Parcel Nos. R7119 002A, 100, 114, 116, and 118; 2449 Duluth Highway and 2800 Block of McDaniel Road; C-2 and O-I to R-TH for Townhouses; 20.87 acres; District 1/Carden (Tabled on 1/27/2026) (Tabled to 2/17/2026) (Public hearing was not held) [Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] [Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Tabled Motion: Carden Second: Ku Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2025-1302 — Rezoning with Concurrent Variances from RA-200 to OSC for a Single-Family Detached Subdivision (Taylor Morrison of Georgia, LLC)
denied · Vote: 4-1 · Planning & Development · Motion: Watkins · Second: Holtkamp
2025-1302 REZ2025-00031, Applicant: Taylor Morrison of Georgia, LLC c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP; Owner: Jeffrey Threat; Rezoning with Concurrent Variances of Tax Parcel Nos. R5356 002, 003, 017, 018, and 051 (portion); 2712, 2732, 2762, 2782, and 2800 Harbins Road (portion); RA-200 to OSC for a Single- Family Detached Subdivision; 39.86 acres; District 3/Watkins [Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] [Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Denied Motion: Watkins Second: Holtkamp Vote: 4-1; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-No; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2026-0157 — Action regarding the Findings and Opinion of the Gwinnett County Board of Ethics on the Ethics Complaint against Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp
tabled · Vote: 3-1 · Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
2026-0157 Approval/authorization of action to be taken as to the Findings and Opinion of the Gwinnett County Board of Ethics regarding the Ethics Complaint filed against Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp by Benjamin Culberson. {Action: Approved Motion: Watkins Second: Hendrickson Vote: 2-2-1; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-No; Ku-No; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Abstained} Motion Failed (Tabled on 1/27/2026) (Tabled to 2/3/2026) {Action: Tabled Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 3-1; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-No; Holtkamp- Abstained}
2026-0098 — Abandon, declare as surplus, and authorize disposition of portions of right of way formerly used as public roads
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Support Services · Motion: Watkins · Second: Carden
2026-0098 Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute any and all documents necessary to abandon, declare as surplus, and to authorize disposition of portions of right of way formerly used as public roads known as Drowning Creek Road, Turkey Crossing, Old Freemans Mill Road, Harbins Circle, Mobley Drive, and Lawrence Road located Land Lots 330, 331, 332, 333, 338, 339, and 340 of the 5th Land District, Dacula, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 32-7-2 and O.C.G.A. § 32-7-4. (Recommendation: Approval) {Action: Approved Motion: Watkins Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2026-0159 — Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned R-60 (JLCS Enterprises, Inc.)
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Holtkamp · Second: Watkins
2026-0159 CIC2026-00001, Applicant: JLCS Enterprises, Inc. c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP; Owner: JLCS Enterprises, Inc.; Tax Parcel No. R7094 005A; 1830 Old Peachtree Road; Change in Conditions of Zoning for Property Zoned R- 60; 3.79 acres; District 4/Holtkamp [Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] [Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Approved with Change Motion: Holtkamp Second: Watkins Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2026-0160 — Rezoning from R-100 to R-60 for a Single-Family Detached Subdivision (Laval Luxury Homes, LLC)
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
2026-0160 REZ2026-00001, Applicant: Laval Luxury Homes, LLC c/o Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.; Owner: Akram Alnouffey; Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R5048 005; 411 Oakland Road; R-100 to R-60 for a Single-Family Detached Subdivision; 3.35 acres; District 2/Ku [Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] [Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Approved with Change Motion: Ku Second: Holtkamp Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2026-0161 — Rezoning from R-100 to R-TH for Townhouses (Local Land Co.)
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Watkins · Second: Holtkamp
2026-0161 REZ2026-00002, Applicant: Local Land Co. c/o Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP; Owner: Morris Podber; Rezoning of Tax Parcel No. R5118 029; 2290 Sugarloaf Parkway; R-100 to R-TH for Townhouses; 4.77 acres; District 3/Watkins [Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] [Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Approved with Stipulations Motion: Watkins Second: Holtkamp Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2026-0162 — Rezoning from C-1 to C-2 for a Vehicle Repair, Service, and Body Work Establishment (Complete Permitting Services, LLC)
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
2026-0162 REZ2026-00003, Applicant: Complete Permitting Services, LLC; Owner: Brian Norman; Rezoning with Concurrent Variance(s) of Tax Parcel No. R6040 162; 5092 Annistown Road; C-1 to C-2 for a Vehicle Repair, Service, and Body Work Establishment; 2.0 acres; District 2/Ku [Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] [Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Approved with Stipulations, Denial of Waiver for Multi-Use Path Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2026-0163 — Special Use Permit in a Proposed C-2 Zoning District for a Vehicle Repair, Service, and Body Work Establishment (Complete Permitting Services, LLC)
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
2026-0163 SUP2026-00002, Applicant: Complete Permitting Services, LLC; Owner: Brian Norman; Tax Parcel No. R6040 162; 5092 Annistown Road; Special Use Permit with Concurrent Variance(s) in a Proposed C-2 Zoning District for a Vehicle Repair, Service, and Body Work Establishment; 2.0 acres; District 2/Ku[Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] [Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Approved with Stipulations, Denial of Waiver for Multi-Use Path Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2026-0164 — Rezoning from R-75 to O-I for a Medical Office (Georgia Health Holdings, LLC)
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Carden · Second: Ku
2026-0164 REZ2026-00005, Applicant: Georgia Health Holdings, LLC c/o Battle Law, P.C.; Owner: Georgia Health Holdings, LLC; Rezoning with Concurrent Variance(s) of Tax Parcel No. R6241 006; 5176 Old Norcross Road; R-75 to O-I for a Medical Office; 1.45 acres; District 1/Carden [Planning Department Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] [Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve with Conditions] {Action: Approved with Stipulations Motion: Carden Second: Ku Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2026-0156 — Ratification of Plat approvals for December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Planning & Development · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
2026-0156 Ratification of Plat approvals for December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (Recommendation: Approval) {Action: Approved Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
Adjournment
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
{Action: Adjourn at 8:41 PM Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
Sources
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