Loganville — City Council Work Session, August 10, 2026
The Loganville City Council met for an official work session to discuss several upcoming items for their regular meeting. Key discussions included five major variance requests for GBT Realty Corporation on Brand Road, a final plat for Rocky Creek, and various funding items slated for the Thursday consent agenda, including a $40,000 Toddler Park grant, $150,000 SRO agreement, and $279,187.11 for police patrol units. The council also discussed traffic calming ordinance changes and a potential red light at Publix.
Topics
- zoning
- contracts
- public_safety
- parks
- splost
- water_sewer
- transportation
- finance
- grants
- procedural
Actions
Approval of Agenda
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Lisa Newberry · Second: Bill DuVall
Motion made by Council Member Newberry to amend the agenda to add the 2026 Loganville Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally prior to adoption. Seconded by Council Member DuVall. Voting Yea: Council Member Colquitt, Council Member DuVall, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Long, Council Member Newberry, Council Member Wolfe. Motion carried 6-0.
V26-003 — Major Variance for 530 & 540 Brand Road (Landscape Buffer)
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Case # V26-003- Kelly Hiett, on behalf of GBT Realty Corporation, requested a Major Variance for the property located at 530 & 540 Brand Road, Loganville, GA 30052... Request for variance is for a reduction of required 10' landscape buffer along Brand Road frontage, minor encroachments at select locations.
V26-004 — Major Variance for 530 & 540 Brand Road (Oak Grove Road Landscape Buffer)
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Case #V26-004- Kelly Hiett, on behalf of GBT Realty Corporation, requested a Major Variance for the property located at 530 & 540 Brand Road, Loganville, GA 30052... Request for variance is for removal of required 10' landscape buffer along Oak Grove Road frontage.
V26-005 — Major Variance for 530 & 540 Brand Road (Stream Buffer Encroachment)
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Case #V26-005- Kelly Hiett, on behalf of GBT Realty Corporation, requested a Major Variance for the property located at 530 & 540 Brand Road, Loganville, GA 30052... Request for variance is for an encroachment into the City of Loganville 50' undisturbed stream buffer along Big Flat Creek.
V26-006 — Major Variance for 530 & 540 Brand Road (Non-Impervious Setback)
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Case #V26-006- Kelly Hiett, on behalf of GBT Realty Corporation, requested a Major Variance for the property located at 530 & 540 Brand Road, Loganville, GA 30052... Request for variance is for the removal of the 25' non-impervious setback beyond the City of Loganville's 50' undisturbed stream buffer.
V26-007 — Major Variance for 530 & 540 Brand Road (Parking Space Length)
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Case #V26-007- Kelly Hiett, on behalf of GBT Realty Corporation, requested a Major Variance for the property located at 530 & 540 Brand Road, Loganville, GA 30052... Request for variance is for the reduction of required parking space length from 19' to 18' throughout the parking field.
Rocky Creek Final Plat
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Planning Director Robbie Schwartz presented the Rocky Creek Final Plat to the Council. They will vote on this item at Thursday night's meeting.
100-0000-334500 — Toddler Park - Walton County Foundation Grant
no_action · $40,000
Update on Toddler Park - Walton County Foundation Grant - $40,000 (100-0000-334500) Consent Agenda for Thursday Night.
100-0000-335120 — SRO - 2026-2027 School Year Agreement
no_action · $150,000
SRO - 2026-2027 School Year Agreement - $150,000.00 (100-0000-335120) Consent Agenda for Thursday Night.
321-3200-542200 — Purchase of 4 LPD Patrol Units
no_action · $279,187.11
Purchase of 4 LPD Patrol Units from the 2019 Walton County SPLOST - $279,187.11 includes $5,000 for Contingency (321-3200-542200) Consent Agenda for Thursday Night.
505-4300-522203 — Helixpress Spiral Assembly Purchase
no_action · $20,423
Helixpress Spiral Assembly - $20,423.00 (505-4300-522203) Consent Agenda for Thursday Night.
375-4320-541400 — Tommy Lee Fuller Culvert Emergency Repair
no_action · $317,613.65
Tommy Lee Fuller Culvert Emergency Repair - $317,613.65 (375-4320-541400) Consent Agenda for Thursday Night.
Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally Request
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Council Member Wes Johnson asked City Manager Danny Roberts to present a request from Loganville High School to host a Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally on the Town Green. City Manager Danny Roberts requested Council approval for the Mayor to sign the letter addressed to GDOT for the Main Street closure, as well as approval for use of the Town Green, and any staff overtime associated with the event.
Discussion on Ordinance Change (Chapter 28, Article VI)
deferred
Council Member Bill Duvall initiated a discussion regarding amendments to Ordinance Chapter 28, Article VI related to traffic calming devices. Council agreed to move forward with allowing City Attorney Paul Rosenthal to work with City Manager Danny Roberts and the City Engineer, and to return at next month's meeting with details.
Discussion - Publix Red Light
deferred
Council Member Bill Duvall initiated a discussion regarding the possibility of adding a red light at Publix. GDOT considers this a safety project and requested confirmation on whether the City would like to move forward with this project. Council agreed to take 30 days to consider moving forward with project.
RFP for Legal Services
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City Manager Danny Roberts presented the RFP for legal services to the Council. This item is scheduled for a vote at Thursday night's meeting.
Rolloff Permit Application Process
no_action
Rolloff Permit Application Process Consent Agenda for Thursday Night.
Adjournment
approved · Vote: 6-0 · Motion: Keith Colquitt · Second: Lisa Newberry
Motion made by Council Member Colquitt to adjourn. Seconded by Council Member Newberry. Voting Yea: Council Member Colquitt, Council Member DuVall, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Long, Council Member Newberry, Council Member Wolfe. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Sources
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