Land Use and Zoning November Meeting Notes
EACA Meeting Agenda
Here is is a recap of the items discussed at the LUZ meeting this month that will head to the community meeting on Tuesday, November 14th.
1. Z-17-38 / 770 Shadowridge
Application to rezone from R-4 (single-family) to PDH (planned development) to develop 20 units. The NPU W Land Use and Zoning Committee voted last week 32-1 (2 abstentions) to deny the application, because the site plan is essentially the same as the 20-unit proposal that EACA declined to support in July, despite the City of Atlanta Zoning Review Board (ZRB) giving the developer a 90-day deferral on August 10 to find a workable solution with EACA. At the scheduled Nov. 2 ZRB hearing, the developer was given a second 30-day deferral because they failed to post advance public notice of the ZRB hearing, as required by law.
2. LOR-17-04 / 486 Blake Avenue
Application to replat a double-wide parcel on Blake Avenue to two normal-sized parcels, in keeping with the historic parcel pattern on the street. Existing home which straddles the former centerline will be demolished, with two new homes being built, one per newly formed parcel. NPU LUZ Committee voted unanimously to approve this application.
3. V-17-292 / 1321 Glenwood Ave. & 503 Flat Shoals Ave.
Appeal by EACA and Midway Pub owner of the City's approval of the Special Administrative Permit filed by the developer, on the grounds that variances in the SAP application were inappropriately granted administratively by the City.
4. V-17-296 / 429 Blake Avenue
Application to reduce required front yard and side yard setbacks to add a second floor to an existing house. NPU LUZ Committee voted unanimously to approve this application.
5. V-17-312 / 488 Monument Avenue
Application to reduce the required front yard and both side yard setbacks to renovate an existing house, and to build a new detached 2-car garage. The NPU LUZ Committee voted 17-0 (6 abstentions) to approve the front and south side yard setbacks associated with renovation of the home, but to oppose the north side yard setback for the garage, since it would result in the new garage being just two feet from the wall of the home next door.
6. Z-17-91 / 1280-1296 Moreland Ave. & 1263 Custer Ave.
Application to rezone these parcels (currently home to the Value Village shopping center) as part of annexing them into the City of Atlanta from unincorporated DeKalb County. If annexed, they will become part of City Council District 1. Current rezoning legislation calls for a C-1 (community business) district. Applicant supports revising the legislation to change to MRC-1 (low-density mixed residential commercial) similar to other areas along Moreland, and as envisioned in the South Moreland LCI Master Plan of 2008. The NPU LUZ Committee voted 17-3 (2 abstentions) to include a condition for 10% of the total units built to be reserved for sale to moderate-income households.
NPU-W Zoning Committee Agenda & Voting Results
zoning@npu-w.org
- Rod Lee, Committee Chair
- Andy Schneggenburger, Presiding
- 11/07/2017, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Agenda and Voting Results:
17-O-1673 – Downtown Atlanta Master Plan
Motion to approve passed 24-1-3
Z-17-038 – 770 Shadowridge Dr SE
Motion to deny passed 32-1-2
LOR-17-004 – 486 Blake Av SE
Motion to approve passed unanimous
V-17-283 -- 901 Underwood Ave SE
Motion to approve passed 16-1-0
V-17-287 -- 704 Conally St SE
Motion to defer/deny passed unanimous
V-17-292 –- Appeal of SAP-17-105 / 1321 Glenwood Av SE
Motion to approve passed unanimous
V-17-296 -- 429 Blake Av SE
Motion to approve passed unanimous
V-17-298 -- 603 Boulevard SE
Motion to approve passed unanimous
V-17-301 -- 907 Eden Ave SE
Motion to approve passed unanimous
V-17-303 -- 385 Grant Circle SE
Motion to approve failed 4-6-12
V-17-312 -- 488 Monument Ave SE
Motion to approve front & south side yard variances, and to deny north side variance passed 17-0-6
V-17-321 -- 607 Federal Terrace SE
Motion to defer/deny passed unanimous
Rezoning for Proposed Annexation of Value Village Shopping Center on Moreland
Current ordinance that was just introduced has language proposing rezoning to C-1.
A motion to support amending the ordinance to MRC-1 zoning with no conditions failed 10-11-0.
A subsequent motion to support amending the ordinance to MRC-1-C with a condition that 10% of the residential for-sale units produced would be made affordable to buyers with household incomes at or below 100% AMI (using HUD guidelines for household affordability) passed 17-3-2.
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As EACA’s Neighbor in Need (NIN) program continues to grow, so does the need for new volunteers to assist with the program initiatives. If you are passionate about helping others and giving back to the community, you may be interested in NIN’s new volunteer roles in the areas of Corporate Responsibility, Marketing and Communications, and Safety. Want to learn more about the NIN mission and how you can help, let’s talk!
You are invited to attend EACA’s February meeting on Tuesday, February 12 at 7pm. During the meeting attendees can hear updates from EACA committees, meet the new Zone 6 APD Assistant Commander, hear about the latest development projects, details on neighborhood events, and members will vote on land use, zoning, and alcohol license applications.
Are you a business owner in East Atlanta? A team is working to re-establish East Atlanta’s Business Association (EABA), and all community business owners (home based or brick-and-mortar) are invited to participate in an upcoming development meeting on February 28.
Neighbor in Need is partnering with ASW Distillery for our first Whiskey Giveback event hosted on April 18th where a percentage of all alcohol and ASW product sales will be donated to Neighbor in Need East Atlanta! Get into the "spirit" of charity and sample some fine Atlanta whiskeys at ASW Distillery while supporting long-term, low-income neighbors in EAV.
Want to learn more about city zoning and variance applications pending in East Atlanta? View applications on the NPU google drive and and make your voice heard at an upcoming EACA or NPU-W meeting.
Join EACA Parks and Greenspace Committee on Saturday, February 2nd, as we continue our partnership with Trees Atlanta's 2019 Greenspace Guardians to rescue Brownwood Park's forest form the grip of non-native invasive weeds and restore native shrubs and wildflowers.
Do you have an idea for a community event or an idea on how residents could connect more thoughtfully? Join EACA Community Outreach Chair, Brenda Holley for a virtual meeting on January 29th to share your ideas and connect with others on the topic.
Natalyn Archibong, district 5 Council Member recaps the accomplishments from 2018 in her newsletter.
Only one week left to complete the grant application process before January 31, 2019. The East Atlanta Strut will award 20 - $1000 grants this year. Do you know of an organization that could benefit or put these funds to good use?
If you are a business owner in East Atlanta, home-based or otherwise, please complete a quick survey or email EACA’s Economic Development Committee chair Nate Minor.
Join the Friends of East Atlanta Library and your Southeast Atlanta neighbors for afternoons with local authors! Our next event will be held on Saturday, February 9, from 3:30-5PM in the Fellowship Hall of Ormewood Church. Coffee and light snacks will be served.
APS Pre-K Lottery Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is open through February 8, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. The lottery drawing will be held on February 21, 2019. Learn more about the lottery process and register for the lottery.
Show your commitment to the East Atlanta community, stay informed with neighborhood news, vote on issues concerning the neighborhood and get discounts and special offers from neighborhood businesses. Simply join or renew your EACA membership for the 2019 for $10.
For the second year, East Atlanta has a menorah in addition to our Christmas tree. The menorah is located at the planter at the intersection of Flat Shoals and Glenwood, near the tree. If you’d like to volunteer in the nightly lighting please see the signup form at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4DA5A728A13-menorah
Neighbor in Need of East Atlanta helps low income seniors in the community with emergency home repairs. This holiday season, we are bring back our 2nd Annual “Neighbor in Need, Santa for Seniors.”
Neighbor in Need East Atlanta is organizing a Holiday Food Drive to help put a smile on the faces of seniors in our community. Contribute a few sides or a few dollars today!
Fall fundraising event helps low income seniors with emergency home repairs.
East Atlanta and the National Register of Historic Places: don't miss your final chance to offer input on what makes East Atlanta historic!
Take a few minutes to share your opinion on the future of EAV in the latest survey.
East Atlanta Secutiry Patrol expands service to include areas recently annexed into East Atlanta.
Mark your calendar for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Festival brought to you by the East Atlanta Kids Club on March 24.
It's time again for our Spring Poker Tournament! Come join the fun to win great prizes and support a great charity, Neighbor in Need of East Atlanta. This is the 8th year Neighbor in Need raising money to support our cause with a fun day at the table playing for a good purpose.
Share your thoughts and ideas about the future of East Atlanta Village with EACA via a quick survey.
Your guide to what is happening this holiday season in East Atlanta.
On Friday, November 17th, ANCS 6th graders cleaned litter from Ripplewater Creek in Brownwood Park and learned about watersheds and environmental stewardship.
Our goal of taking back the urban forest from the grip of non-native, invasive weeds came one-day closer to reality on Saturday, November 11th, when 12 volunteers form Trees Atlanta and EACA neighbors gathered in the forested south-side of Brownwood Park.
Neighbor in Need East Atlanta is organizing a Holiday Food Drive to help put a smile on the faces of seniors in our community. Contribute a few sides or a few dollars today!
"The Greatest Show in EAV" was a spectacular evening filled with an abundance of delicious food and cocktails, lively music, and sparkling talent that lit up the Big Tent. Occasions such as this demonstrate the genuine sense of community in East Atlanta, and we thank you for your dedication and support to a worthy charity such as Neighbor in Need.
Community Farmers Markets (CFM) will be hosting its inaugural Red Clay Soirée fundraising gala on Friday, November 10. This worthwhile fundraiser will not only go back into our farmers market, but also feature the Octopus Bar and honor the late East Atlanta chef Angus Brown of SoBa and Octopus Bar.
April Community EACA meeting taking place on Tuesday April 10. All are invited to attend. Hear committee updates, review land use and zoning applications and hear from special speakers.
March Community EACA meeting taking place on Tuesday March 13. All community members are invited to attend to hear committee updates and hear from special speakers.
February Community EACA meeting taking place on Tuesday February 13. All are invited to attend. Hear committee updates, review land use and zoning applications and hear from special speakers.
January Community EACA meeting to hear committee updates, review land use and zoning applications and hear from special speakers.
November community meeting agenda: special guest Parish Underwood, Director of the YMCA, updates about Santafest, big news from the Transportation committee, several land use and zoning items including 770 Shadowridge (aka "Ormewood Forest"), and more!
Overview of November LUZ meeting and summary of items up for review at EACA's November community meeting.
They started out our business by delivering fruit salads. Get Fruity has been around for 19 years as a hustle in college. For five months, their business has been in East Atlanta.
September community meeting agenda: "Back to School" update with the Atlanta Board of Education, LUZ items to discuss, and more!
Participate in the conversation of the Project Pabst festival application by attending the upcoming NPU-W meeting on the 27th, 7:30 at Village Church. View the application here.