Planning & Community Development
Boards & Commissions
Public Hearing Meeting Information
• Commission Work Sessions are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM.
• Commission Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM.
• All meetings are held Virtually until further notice.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is an appointed body who reviews planning and development projects and hold meetings open to the public. The Planning and Zoning Commission is tasked with deciding variance cases and making recommendations on rezoning, special use permit and text amendments which are forwarded to City Council who ultimately grants final approval.
Planning & Zoning Commission Board Members
The Planning and Zoning Commission board is comprised of nine members:
- Shean Atkins, Chair: Appointed by Councilmember Karen Renee
- Patricia Lovett, Vice Chair: Appointed by Councilmember Sharon Shropshire
- William Miller, Provisionsal Chair: Appointed by Councilmember Carrie Ziegler
- Mark Fields: Appointed by Mayor Deana Holiday-Ingraham
- Joel Pressley: Appointed by Councilmember T. Starr Cummings
- Melanie Styles: Appointed by Councilmember Eric Friedly
- Keisha Chapman: Appointed by Councilmember Dr. LaTonya Martin Rogers
- Eleanor Anderson: Appointed by Councilmember Tremayne Mitchell
- Joseph Fields: Appointed by Councilmember Joshua Butler
Downtown Architectural Review Board
East Point established a nine member Downtown Architectural Review Board (DARB) to meet on an as needed basis. The DARB reviews plans for development in the Downtown Architectural Overlay District for compliance with standards detailed in the overlay guidelines. The board, which is coordinated by the Department of Planning and Community Development, reviews zoning applications and plans (concept plans, land disturbance permits and building permits) and makes recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council and the Department of Planning and Community Development prior to the approval and issuance of permits. Chapter 14. Article B – Downtown Overlay District.
Planning & Zoning Commission Board Members
Downtown Architectural Review Board Members Staff Liaisons:
- Britney Gatewood, Associate Planner
Office: 404-270-7068 | Email: bgatewood@eastpointcity.org
- Tal Stanfield, Chairman: Appointed by Mayor Holiday Ingraham, Term: January 2018 – December 2021
Vacant (Vice Chairman)
Vacant (Secretary)
- Jwanna King Gray, Treasurer: Appointed by: Councilmember Saucier, Term: February 2018 – December 2021
- Paul Simpson, Appointed by: Councilmember Butler, Term: January 2018 – December 2021
- Cassandra Sims, Appointed By: Councilmember Gordon, Term: October 2018 – December 2019
Vacant Seat – To be Appointed by Councilmember Gothard
Vacant Seat – To Be Appointed by Councilmember Calloway