Woodstock City Council to Consider Mixed-Use Soccer Stadium Development, Juneteenth Holiday and More at April 27 Meeting

The Woodstock City Council will hold its regular session on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock. The agenda includes public hearings on several zoning and land use matters, second readings of ordinances adding Juneteenth as a city holiday, budget adjustments for fire stations and a new aerial ladder truck, and a proposed mixed-use development featuring a semi-professional soccer stadium.

The most prominent item on the agenda is a public hearing and vote on a Zone Map Amendment and Conditional Use Permit application - identified as Z#167-26 and CUP#94-26 - for a project called Reagan & Ridgewalk - The Pitch. The application seeks to rezone approximately 12.81 acres from NC to GC-VMU to allow construction of a mixed-use development that would include up to approximately 26,000 square feet of commercial uses, a soccer stadium for semi-professional and professional soccer teams, and a maximum of 236 multi-family rental units. The application also requests variances to development standards related to parking amounts and locations. Residents interested in the project will have an opportunity to speak during the public hearing portion of the meeting.

Also scheduled for public hearings and votes are two related cases involving properties on Robin Court. CUP#093-25 concerns 706 Robin Court, where staff recommends approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow development within the Downtown District on less than five acres, along with concurrent site variances. V#220-25 concerns 704 Robin Court, where staff similarly recommends approval of a variance. Both cases were previously remanded back to the Planning Commission at the March 23, 2026 Council Meeting.

The council will also hold a public hearing and vote on ZTA#020-26, a Zone Text Amendment that would update multiple sections of the Land Development Ordinance, including provisions related to general information, zone district performance standards, use districts and regulations, and Downtown District standards. The amendment also addresses lot-of-record provisions.

On the consent agenda, council members will consider final adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-006, which would add Juneteenth - June 19th - as a recognized city holiday for full-time employees. The first reading of the ordinance was held at the April 13, 2026 council meeting. Also on consent is the final vote on Ordinance No. 2026-005, which amends city code language governing council meeting expenses to align with revisions made to the Council Policy Manual.

Several budget-related items appear on the consent agenda. One would authorize the use of SPLOST V reserves to fund the purchase of a fire aerial ladder truck that was delivered ahead of its anticipated fiscal year 2027 schedule. Another would recognize 2025 Urban Redevelopment Authority bond proceeds and projected interest income for use in the construction of fire stations. A third would recognize additional Tax Allocation District revenue and Downtown Development Authority contributions and fund additional expenses for the Streetscapes VI project.

The consent agenda also includes a request to ratify the purchase of Neese Road Parcel 68 in connection with the Neese Road Improvements Project, approval of emergency purchases of two Boerger permeate pumps and one Flygt submersible EQ pump for the Waste Water Treatment Plant, and funding for the purchase and installation of replacement bollards on Market Street for pedestrian safety at the trailhead.

The council will also consider approving road closures for the 2026 July 4th Freedom Run 5K and 10K. The request calls for closing Main Street, Rope Mill Road, Market Street, Fowler Street, Mill Street, Maple Street, and Oak Street from 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on the morning of the race.

Under new business, the council will receive first readings of three ordinances. Ordinance No. 2026-009 would add a new section to city personnel code relating to the defense of legal actions arising from the performance of employee duties. Ordinance No. 2026-010 would add a new section to city code relating to service of process. Ordinance No. 2026-011 would revise provisions governing special events under city code. Second readings and final votes on all three are scheduled for the May 11, 2026 meeting.

Also under new business, the council will consider approving a contract with Delinquent Tax Services Incorporated for the collection of delinquent property taxes.

The meeting will open with proclamations recognizing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters, and Professional Municipal Clerks Week. The council will also consider appointments to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee.

Hearing assistance is available upon request. The full agenda is posted at the City of Woodstock's public meeting portal.