Milton Herald - October 16, 2025 by Appen Media Group

Meet the Milton City Council District 3, Post 1 candidates

MILTON, Ga. — Milton voters will decide between two candidates for one City Council seat in November, while the mayor and two other positions will be uncontested.

Incumbent Jan Jacobus will face Ike Yancy in a race for District 3, Post 1. Milton holds nonpartisan municipal elections every two years, with officials serving staggered terms.

On the ballot this year is the mayor’s seat and the city’s three Post 1 positions. While Post 1 officials must reside in their specific districts, residents vote for all seats citywide. In two years, the Post 2, or “atlarge,” seats will be up for election.

The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 6. Advanced voting will occur Oct. 14 to 31.

Check your voter registration status and find more information at vote.gov.

Mayor Peyton Jamison and District 2, Post 1 Councilwoman Juliette Johnson qualified to run and are unopposed.

Brian Dolan went unchallenged and is set to take the District 1, Post 1 spot.

Jacobus will face Yancy in the only contested race. Their district is in the eastern part of Milton.

After soliciting input from residents, Appen Media and the Milton Herald sent questionnaires to the candidates. They were asked the same questions and given equal amount of space to provide answers.

Readers can see their responses to some of those questions, along with a short self-provided biography, on Page 4.

See ELECTION, Page 4

Milton settles suit over farm winery with landowners

By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — Milton’s farm winery saga, centering around an alcohol beverage license for a business within a subdivision off New Providence Road, has ended.

City Manager Steven Krokoff confirmed Oct. 6 that the city’s insurer — the Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency — has finalized and settled the case for $600,000 with Jim and Daryn Rosenberger.

Krokoff said it’s been a long and interesting process.

Under the settlement, the Rosenbergers will not pursue an alcohol license or permit for a farm winery at their property on Blackmaral Lane, he said.

“The city remains committed to ensuring clarity in its ordinances and to balancing agricultural enterprise with neighborhood compatibility,” Krokoff said.

The nature of the land use debate pitted neighbor against neighbor, culminating in a legal proceeding at City Hall where the farm winery’s application was ultimately denied.

“Both the applicant and the neighboring residents held valid concerns,” Krokoff said.

See WINERY, Page 18

Councilwoman Andrea Verhoff did not seek reelection.

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Police called to scene of attempted break-in

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Officers investigated a report of juveniles attempting to break into a Waterview Trail home Sept. 22.

A man who lives near the home reported seeing seven juveniles at the home after he heard banging around 7 p.m.

The man provided a photo of the juveniles to the officers.

The home’s owner, who was out of town, provided a recording showing two boys kicking her door, then walking away. One of the juveniles covered his head with his shirt, police said.

— Jon Wilcox

Police arrest three men on felony drug charges

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police arrested three men Oct. 3 after a traffic stop along Holcomb Bridge Road turned up methamphetamine, fentanyl and a semi-automatic pistol in their vehicle.

An officer said he pulled over a Chevrolet Equinox with very dark window tint and a broken tail light, later discovering the rented vehicle had no valid insurance.

An officer said the three occupants exhibited anxious and nervous behavior, limiting eye contact and arguing with one another about who rented the vehicle.

The driver, a 43-year-old man from Dallas, Georgia, was unable to provide any proof of insurance.

Officers later said the backseat

passenger, a 44-year-old Atlanta man, told them he rented the Chevy and stopped driving at the request of another passenger when they passed an Atlanta Police patrol car.

Officers said the Atlanta man and the front seat passenger, a 56-yearold homeless man, both gave false names and dates of birth.

Officers said the Atlanta man later admitted lying because of two outstanding arrest warrants. The warrants are for probation violation, stemming from a meth possession charge out of the Barrow County, and a failure to appear for a trespassing charge out of DeKalb County.

Officers used facial recognition tools to identify the 56-year-old homeless man, matching the front seat passenger’s scars with FBI records.

His outstanding warrants include an extradition order out of Fulton County for possession of meth and felony shoplifting, and one for felony shoplifting out of DeKalb County.

Because the two passengers provided false identification, officers ordered all three occupants out of the vehicle.

During a search of the homeless man, officers said they found a burnt glass pipe, more than four grams of crack cocaine and ammunition.

During a search of the Atlanta man, officers said they found 7.5 grams of fentanyl and 3.3 grams of meth.

Elsewhere, officers said they found a .40 caliber, semi-automatic Smith & Wesson handgun in the front seat area.

A criminal history search on the homeless man showed that he has been arrested 80 times and has been convicted of felonies on eight separate occasions.

He was then charged with three felonies, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and during the commission of a crime, as well as possession of controlled substances.

Officers charged the driver, the

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Dallas man, with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after searching his criminal history and finding 21 prior arrests with one felony conviction. His other charges include violations for window tint, taillights and insurance.

The backseat passenger, the Atlanta man, was charged with felony drug trafficking, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substances and giving a false name to law enforcement.

Officers transported all three to Fulton County Jail.

According to records, the Atlanta man remains in jail as of Oct. 6 with a hold from another law enforcement department.

The homeless man also remains in jail as of Oct. 6 with unpaid bonds.

Jail records show the Dallas man was released Oct. 5 after posting a $6,000 surety bond and paying $530 in fines.

— Hayden Sumlin

Woman loses $36,000 in phony warrant scam

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A 40-year-old Alpharetta woman said she lost more than $36,000 through a phone scam Sept. 19.

Alpharetta police said the woman reported receiving a phone call from someone purporting to be a Fulton County Police Department captain. The caller told her she missed a court date and had an outstanding warrant.

The caller told her that in order to remove the warrant, she must send money in the form of Bitcoin, police said.

The woman sent the money in four transactions.

Police recorded the Bitcoin transaction IDs and other online wallet information and said it was unlikely the perpetrator would be identified.

The incident was classified as a theft by deception.

— Jon Wilcox

ELECTION GUIDE

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Please provide a brief profile that is 50 words or less.

JACOBUS: I am Proud Milton resident since 1997 and former HOA Treasurer. Served on City Council, Police Academy graduate, and member of the Citizens Government Academy, Comprehensive Plan Committee, and Planning Commission. Retired after 32 years in sales/marketing at Abbott. Dual Marketing/Economics degree. Devoted father of three and grandfather of seven.

YANCY: I am a Navy Vietnam Veteran who has lived in Milton with my wife Lynn for 21 years. I have advocated for a reasonable Highway 9 widening solution and the prevention of high density development. I am CEO of a startup that will convert biomass into renewable fuels.

How should the city balance its rural characteristics with suburban development?

JACOBUS: Milton’s rural character is at the heart of what makes our city special. At the same time, we must recognize that growth is inevitable. The right balance is achieved by honoring our rural heritage through smart land use decisions, conservation efforts and responsible infrastructure planning. Development should be carefully directed to areas where it enhances rather than diminishes our quality of life. I believe we can preserve open spaces, support equestrian and agricultural traditions, and still provide opportunities for families and businesses. By listening to our residents and applying thoughtful planning, Milton can remain unique while meeting modern needs.

YANCY: Design standards exist for subdivision entrances including signage and use of four-board fences. Rural Viewsheds have been identified along rural roads to preserve natural plantings. An overlay district is established for the Mayfield District. The future economic engine of Milton is covered by the Deerfield Parkway Initiative. Milton must adhere to city code changes and adopt the above elements to maintain and promote the rural character of the city. Common sense approaches to Highway 9 widening, the Frye’s property, the Kohl’s center and the greenfield north of it, and other areas will play a key role as well.

What do you anticipate will be the city’s biggest obstacle over the next four years, and how would you approach it as an elected official?

JACOBUS: The city of Milton’s biggest obstacle over the next four years in my opinion will be balancing growth pressures with our communities’ desire to preserve its unique rural character.

Development pressures will continue, managing them in a way that protects our open spaces, equestrian heritage, and quality of life will require thoughtful leadership. My approach will focus on proactive planning, transparent engagement with residents, and strong collaboration with regional partners. By aligning land use, infrastructure, and economic development decisions with our shared values, we can ensure Milton retains its unique identity.

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Key dates

• Early voting for the upcoming municipal elections is Oct. 14Oct. 31. The polls will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

• Election Day is Nov. 4.

• The last day to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 24.

Check your voter registration status at mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/

tools, training, and clear policies to ensure fair, consistent code enforcement. Educating residents on expectations before enforcement is key. Combining proactive outreach with accountability fosters effective, community-centered compliance that builds trust and improves outcomes for everyone.

YANCY: I don’t believe that it is the purpose or duty of a council member to tell staff how to do their job. I believe that is the duty and responsibility of their department heads to do that. That is what they were hired for.

Issues within homeowner’s associations have made their way into Council Chambers. What do you believe should be the City Council’s position in HOA matters?

YANCY: Milton’s biggest problem in the next 4 years is common sense management of growth to achieve economic expansion. The great majority of that will occur in the Deerfield area which includes considerable space other than Deerfield. Managing density, walkability, concrete versus landscaping, mixed use which is popular but leads to traffic and density problems if not properly managed, and all of the associated factors is critical. I live in this area. I have been on the ground advocating for approaches that achieve these goals. I will continue to do so.

Milton voters passed a $25 million Greenspace Bond in 2016. Do you think residents got their money’s worth? Why or why not?

JACOBUS: Yes, residents received significant value from the Greenspace Bond. It permanently preserved over 450 acres, protecting Milton’s rural landscape and ensuring future generations can enjoy our natural beauty. These properties provide recreation and environmental benefits and help maintain property values by keeping our community distinctive. The bond delivered on its promise by securing land that might otherwise have been lost to development. Its true payoff is long term. The greenspace preserved today will continue to define Milton’s character and stands among the most important investments we have made in our city.

YANCY: I voted in favor of the $25 million Greenspace Bond and I believe in greenspace. However, we have not gotten our money’s worth. Milton has spent $25,345,137.50 purchasing 445.9 acres. 257 acres are open. 188.9 acres are closed. Dollar value open is $9,610,000. Dollar value closed is $15,735,137.50. Dollar value percentage open is 37.92%. Dollar value percentage closed is

62.08%. That is an abysmal record. Furthermore, the greenspace behind Park at Windward Village is totally neglected and overrun with kudzu. It is fast becoming a brown space.

In your mind what should the City of Milton’s role be in promoting local businesses?

JACOBUS: The city should serve as both a champion for local businesses, by helping them navigate regulations, highlighting them in our communications and ensuring policies create a level playing field. Supporting local business not only strengthens our economy, it also preserves the unique character that makes Milton more than just another suburb.

YANCY: Recently, I have seen articles showing city officials with owners of local businesses that appear to be endorsements. I can understand pictures of grand openings if done properly, but some of the things I’ve seen lately seem to go well beyond that.

Milton made headlines in 2023 for operating its own municipal elections, away from Fulton County. In your view was the outcome a success? Why or why not?

JACOBUS: Milton’s municipal election was a success. Running it locally ensured a smooth, transparent process with shorter lines, better service, and stronger accountability. Most importantly, it proved that Milton is fully capable of managing its own elections when needed.

YANCY: If a program or policy can improve trust in the election process, I would call it a success. I believe that it was. Sometimes in our efforts to make an effort more efficient we tend to make it more complicated. This time, we arrived at a good solution.

How would you work with city staff to improve code enforcement?

JACOBUS: I’d support city staff with

JACOBUS: HOA’s are private entities, City Council however has a responsibility to listen to residents when issues affect the broader community. The city’s role should be to provide clarity on ordinances and ensure that citywide laws are applied consistently. We should limit interference in private governance but remain a resource.

YANCY: I have lived in Milton for 21 years. Pulte transferred the HOA to my subdivision 2 years after I moved in. I was the first HOA Board President and I have served in that capacity for 17 of the 19 years that our HOA has been in existence. I was also the HOA Board President at my previous subdivision. I don’t believe it is the function of City Council to act as a tribunal in neighborhood affairs. Unless there are development or code issues, they should handle their own problems. After all, that is why they created Homeowners Associations, and why there are courts for civil actions.

Imagine you got a free pass to hire a new city staff member, who was the best in their field, with no financial impact from their salary. It could be creating a new role or adding to the ranks of an existing team. What would that position or department be and why?

JACOBUS: If given the opportunity I would add a top-tier economic development strategist dedicated to supporting local businesses, attracting the right investments, and creating opportunities that align with Milton’s rural values. This role would also foster partnerships with regional organizations to ensure growth enhances, rather than diminishes our community’s character.

YANCY: Performance Improvement Coach – City of Milton should have a PIC whose first assignment would be ensuring that every employee top to bottom has clear written performance standards. Reviews should be strictly based on those standards. The PIC would have experience in and bring a focus on a performance culture.

JACOBUS

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By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — At the entrance of Wacky World, a message written in sidewalk chalk bid farewell to the 28-year-old playground as construction workers began tearing down the beloved play space.

“Bye bye Wacky World,” the message said. “Thank you!”

On Oct. 1, the City of Alpharetta began what is expected to be a months-long process to replace Wacky World with an improved play area as part of a $29.5 million parks bond approved by voters in 2021. The work resulted in the removal of some 50 trees, which has drawn criticism from some residents.

The new playground’s rubber surface, sun shades and play structures will cost about $2 million. Some $500,000 will come from donations.

As workers raised chain-link fences around the area and got to work removing the wooden playground structures, some parents and children who missed announcements of its closure were turned away.

The city expects to reopen the playground in May.

Next generation playground

Morgan Rodgers, Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services director, said he expects residents to love the features the new playground will add.

Like the original Wacky World, the new version, which staff have informally dubbed “Wacky World Next Generation,” will invite residents to assist in its construction. The community-build stage is scheduled for March.

The new Wacky World will feature more playground structures built from composite materials designed to look and feel like wood. It will have a longer zipline, swing sets and more features.

The new playground is expected to last at least 30 years, Rodgers said.

It will be about 5,000 square feet larger at 17,300 square feet.

Many residents may think the current wooden playground works just fine, but

Matt Casey, Wills Park manager, said it is beginning to fall apart.

“A lot of the floor joists we’ve had to replace over the course of the last few years,” Casey said. “The wood has just reached the end of its life.”

Slightly see-through shade sails will shroud much of the area, and a rubber surface will replace the wood chips that had covered the grounds.

City staff opted for a rubber surface for a few reasons, Rodgers said. First, children will no longer be plagued by the occasional wood chip stowaway hiding in their shoes. More importantly, the rubber will allow easier access for all residents, including those who use wheelchairs, walkers, canes and other mobility devices.

“Every kid wants to play,” Rodgers said. “No matter what their mental or physical abilities are, they want to play.”

50 trees removed

On Oct. 6, the sound trees marked with spraypainted red X’s. Excavators and other heavy machinery bulldozed trunks, branches and other tree debris, making way for the new construction. of roaring chainsaws filled the quiet park, as workers cut down.

See PLAYGROUND, Page 20

JON WILCOX/APPEN MEDIA Workers cut down trees Oct. 6 for reconstruction of Wacky World Playground at Wills Park.

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Alpharetta clears True North to expand CID’s boundaries

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council greenlit the expansion of True North 400, a tax improvement district they said has benefited residents while boosting local business.

At their Oct. 6 meeting, council members unanimously approved a resolution supporting the addition of five parcels into True North 400. The CID is also seeking to add another 24 parcels in Roswell.

Kristin Winzeler, executive director, said True North sought the addition of 29 commercial parcels to the district, which includes about $1 billion in combined assessed value.

Its tax rate of 3 mills has remained steady since 2003.

Adding properties to the district allows it to generate more revenue and expand its borders, she said. Projects are allowed only within the district.

The 29 properties have a combined assessed value of about $26.3 million. They include a $5.5 million Cingular Wireless property off Innovation Way and $3.4 million North Point Parkway office.

The district’s participants vary in size from large businesses like North Point

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Mall and Avalon to individually owned restaurants.

Created in 2003 under the name North Fulton Community Improvement District, True North 400 is a self-taxing business district dedicated to community, transit and road improvements. Commercial property owners within the

district pay a special tax to contribute to projects that include road improvements and beautification.

As of 2022, True North 400 has invested $30 million in projects and studies that have resulted in $217 million in investment.

Alpharetta City Councilman John

Hipes said the district has provided enormous benefits to the city and its residents despite its primary mission of supporting businesses inside its footprint.

Recent supported projects in Alpharetta include an extension of Davis Drive to Westside Parkway, the Encore Greenway Park, upgraded bus shelters and the Alpha Loop.

The types and scope of supported projects have evolved in proportion with the communities they reside in, Winzeler said. In recent years, the district has supported increasingly more green space and park projects.

“As the city evolves, as North Fulton evolves, we need to evolve with it,” Winzeler said.

True North 400 provided design funding for portions of the Alpha Loop inside its borders, including parts near Westside Parkway and North Point Mall, Winzeler said.

Hipes said the improvements to the trail allow the city to attract and retain employers and employees while residents are encouraged to exercise and improve their mental health.

“The Alpha Loop checks boxes across the board,” Hipes said, adding, “It’s a great relationship.”

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“The applicants had relied on what they believed were bona fide approvals to proceed toward a farm winery.

Neighbors, in contrast, felt inadequately informed by the city about the public process and otherwise opposed a commercial-type use within a residential area.”

Last April, following the city’s denial of an alcohol license application for the proposed farm winery, the applicants sued the city.

The Rosenbergers alleged the city’s denial was improper.

“The city denied any liability,” Krokoff said, “and the agreement states the settlement was reached solely to avoid the additional cost and burden of litigation.”

Farm wineries were introduced into city code in 2015 as part of a broader effort to support Georgia agriculture and slow the sale and subdivision of Milton’s farms.

Still, the farms are disappearing.

Krokoff said the goal was to provide agricultural property owners

with viable business opportunities consistent with the city’s rural character and the state’s agricultural economy.

Initially, farm wineries were authorized by-right on agriculturally zoned (AG-1) land, which encompasses most of Milton.

In zoning terms, by-right means a property owner may use their land in accordance with existing zoning regulations without further approval by the city government.

The rezoning of 13555 Blackmaral Lane from a community unit plan, or CUP, to agricultural, or AG-1, occurred in May 2021, just before a moratorium on farm wineries went into effect.

A Planning Commission staff report dated March 24, 2021, stated the intent was “to rezone from CUP to AG-1… to construct a new singlefamily residence and to allow the existing accessory structure to be in the front yard.”

In December 2021, the city amended its zoning code to require a City Council-approved use permit for any new farm wineries.

Krokoff said because of that condition, and because the public hearing process had focused on the

property’s use as a farm winery, city staff reasonably believed that the AG-1 approval had effectively grandfathered the farm winery use.

“To that end, building permits for work related to the farm winery were issued by the city to the property owners as late as 2023,” he said. “Only after a very intensive review into the property’s history and prior land use approvals was it concluded that the property may not have been grandfathered.”

As plans for the farm winery ramped up in fall 2024, Appen Media began reporting on neighbors’ opposition from the Providence Plantation neighborhood and the Boxwood Estates subdivision.

Surrounding neighborhoods urged councilmembers to deny the alcohol beverage license for the Rosenberger’s farm winery throughout winter 202324 and into the spring.

“One major concern was that the public-facing information generated by the city related to the downzoning from CUP to AG-1 had not effectively communicated a potential farm winery operation,” Krokoff said. “The neighbors felt their voice had been diluted during the public hearing process.”

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A photo from November 2023 shows Jim and Daryn Rosenberger’s farm winery, D’Rose Vintners, located at 13555 Blackmaral Lane. Milton officials confirmed that the city reached a $600,000 settlement with the Rosenbergers, absolving it of any wrongdoing or liability.

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Rodgers said he’s sad to see the trees removed but it is necessary.

“Wacky World has been such a big part of the community that everybody feels an attachment to it, so we hate to see that,” Rodgers said. “I hate to see that feeling being messed with, and I hate to see the big trees go.”

Many of the decades-old trees were in declining health, with decaying limbs, which Rodgers said could injure children and visitors. Rodgers said falling limbs may seem an unlikely risk to many residents, but the danger is still too great to allow the trees to remain.

“Your kids may never have been hit by a car in the middle of the street, but you don’t let them play there,” Rodgers said. “When we invite the kids from our neighborhood … to come and play here, then it ought to be as safe an environment as you can make.”

At least two of the mature trees at the playground already had large portions of their trunks removed because of their worsening health. On those trees, some branches in their canopy were leafless, indicating the wood is dead or dying, Casey said.

“Every year we come through and do an assessment, and every year we cut out all the dead and declining wood,” Casey said. “If you look at a lot of these trees, a third of the canopy is cut out.”

Another tree was noticeably bent under the enormous weight of its thick, aging boughs.

Other trees outside the playground

were removed to allow the creation of a stormwater collection area, which will absorb runoff water from the new Wacky World before cooling it and moving it toward a nearby creek bed. If allowed to remain, the trees in the planned stormwater area would die slowly from the increased water in the soil, Rodgers said.

Concerns over tree removal

Residents have a variety of opinions about the tree removal, but almost all agree that it’s sad to see them go.

One Alpharetta mother who brought her kids to Wacky World expecting to play Oct. 1 told Rodgers she thought the removal of the trees was “horrible.”

Her children ran excitedly into the playground before Rodgers told her the playground was closed.

Mike Buchanan, chairman of Alpharetta’s Natural Resources Commission, said he understands the city may have limited options with keeping the trees. The commission works to promote natural resources and environmental stewardship within the city.

Nevertheless, he said he’s deeply saddened by their removal because of their inherent value as living things

and the many benefits they have given residents. He also wonders whether the city explored enough options for retaining them.

“I’m not against progress,” Buchanan said. “We have to realize trees are going to have to come down in certain situations. I just know that I’ve visited many cities in which they find a way to work around some of the trees.”

The trees at Wacky World have done more than provide shade, he said. They have a special way of opening the minds of the children playing nearby, stimulating creativity and opening their eyes to the natural world.

People living in suburbs have too little exposure to natural wonders, and trees are one way residents can reconnect with something deeper that has been lost in modern life, Buchanan said.

“The kids are more on their phones. More people are not out in the woods. They’re not in the creek, hunting tadpoles, not doing all that stuff,” Buchanan said. “Every study shows that when you are out in nature, then you’re physically better, you’re mentally better.”

Spending time in nature is linked to better mental health and emotional well-being, the American Psychological Association says. Exposure to nature has been linked to benefits like improved attention, lower stress, better mood and improved empathy and cooperation. Those benefits make trees a powerful resource, Buchanan said.

The city will replace the mature trees with young saplings, which will one day transform the area into a lush wooded area. But Buchanan said they won’t mature for years.

“It’s like pulling a tooth and saying, ‘Well, another one will grow back in 20 years. Just hang loose,’” he said.

Buchanan, who was on hand Oct. 1, noted a few dew drops falling onto him from their leaves.

“It’s like the trees were crying,” Buchanan said.

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On the date and time, and at the location stated above, the Design Review Board shall conduct a public hearing to consider the following applications for Certificate of Appropriateness.

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Date & Time: November 18, 2025, 6:00 P.M.

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The City of Milton is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide professional support in the review of development proposals, with particular emphasis on building architecture, site layout, and overall design quality. The selected consultant will work closely with Community Development staff and coordinate with the Design Review Board to ensure consistency with adopted design guidelines and the community's character. Responsibilities include assisting staff, applicants, stakeholders, boards, and committees by evaluating architectural elements, recommending design improvements, and promoting best practices in site planning, placemaking, and project integration within the surrounding context.

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