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Downtown Development Authority
The Suwanee Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a City Council-appointed group charged with working to revitalize Suwanee’s downtown district, particularly the historic Old Town area. The DDA generally meets at 7:30 am the third Tuesday of each month.
Mission Statement To strengthen the economic viability of downtown Suwanee through economic development, aesthetic improvements, historic preservation, and promotion and image-building efforts. Its goal is to create and sustain a vibrant downtown in the heart of Suwanee.
Downtown Development Authority members:
Urban Redevelopment Agency
The Urban Redevelopment Agency (URA) encourages and facilitates the redevelopment of property included in the designated URA boundaries (downtown Suwanee). They are appointed by the City Council and meet annually.
Urban Redevelopment Agency members:
- Carol Hassell
- Jerry Little
- Alex Stone
- Sandra Watson
- Randy Winfield
Harvest Farm Board
The Harvest Farm Managing Board is responsible for maintenance and operation of Harvest Farm, Suwanee’s community garden. The board typically meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at City Hall, 330 Town Center Avenue.
Harvest Farm Board members:
- Alex Ortolano - Chair, Plot #12
- Ken McCoy - Vice Chair, Plot #3
- Eileen Cobb – Plot #18
- Kristen Shappert – Plot #44
- Joe Vergona - Plot #70
- Roger Grant – Ex-Officio, Orchard Chair, Plot #32
- Bill Stinehart – Ex-Officio, Projects/Maintenance
Public Art Commission
The City Council-appointed Public Art Commission (PAC) was established to create programs that promote public art in Suwanee and to work with and encourage developers to use one percent of construction costs to include public art or support public art a component of new projects. The PAC generally meets at 6:00 pm the first Wednesday of each month.
Among the duties of the Public Arts Commission are:
- Coordinating the developer component of Suwanee's public arts initiative
- Developing and coordinating the Suwanee SculpTour program
- Developing a citywide public art master plan
- Recommending public artwork pieces on behalf of the City of Suwanee
- Acquiring art
Public Art Commission members:
- Debra Barnhart
- Cherie Heringer
- Carla Hoff
- Sean Mulligan
- Keith Nabb
- Jason Smith
- Lisa Winton
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is a five-member board comprised of volunteers appointed by the Suwanee City Council. Its duties include hearing and making recommendations to City Council on rezoning and special use permit requests and reviewing amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; the commission also decides on proposed waivers to the city's development regulations and architectural standards. The board also may undertake special studies and reviews as directed by City Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission typically meets at 6:30 pm the first Tuesday of each month.
Planning & Zoning Commission Schedule
Planning and Zoning Commission members:
- Chris Bridges
- Michelle Budd
- Brad Cox
- Alan Dandar
- Muthukrishnan Narayanan
Suwanee Fest Committee
The Suwanee Fest Committee plans our biggest event of the year! This committee meets monthly to assist in planning all aspects of the annual fall festival, from the parade and entertainment to vendors and transportation.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a five-member board comprised of volunteers appointed by Suwanee City Council. Its responsibilities include reviewing and issuing rulings related to variance requests and appeals of administrative decisions. Decisions of the ZBA are not subject to the review of City Council and may be appealed only to Gwinnett County Superior Court. The ZBA typically meets at 6:30 pm the third Tuesday of each month.
Zoning Board of Appeals Schedule
Zoning Board of Appeals members:
- Paul Altznauer
- Ray Brown
- Beth Lembo
- David Sullivan
- Ed Townsend