Minutes July 10, 2000

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Call to order at 7:35 PM

MLPA Board Members in attendance: Norman McKay, Michael Carroll, Dianne Olansky, Judy Jameson, Mike McCool, David Garr, Steven Rowell, Ruth Alexander, David Robertson, Bill Ellis, Jodi Mansbach, Ross Mansbach

Motion to approve June minutes. Seconded. Passed all in favor.

Security: Judy reported that she did not have the recent crime statistics but noted that there had been increased graffiti at the parks especially Lenox Wildwood and Wildwood Gardens. She spoke to the officers and they are going to devote more time to these areas. Officer Rick Vasquez then reported that the recent crime statistics showed 0 vehicle breakins (unprecedented, usually 8-10 per month). He reiterated the problem with graffiti and said that the Patrol will have stakeouts in the evening hours to watch for this. During this time there will be zero tolerance ­ do not go into the parks after hours since they will be monitored.

Beautification: Michael Carroll reported that other neighborhoods are reporting problems with graffiti too. He thanked the people who have been helping to water and to make sure that our islands survive the drought. He had a call from VA Highlands re: a joint planting project along Amsterdam and will look into costs.

Membership: Alan Perry is not in attendance; Jodi Mansbach taking minutes.

Newsletter: Martha and Van Hall continue to work on summer issue; will be out shortly.

Parks: David Robertson met with Georgia Power at Wildwood Lenox Park ­ agreed to put more lighting in the park. We have to pay for the pole, $242 to light the area over the parking lot. Motion to approve this expense. Seconded. Passed unanimously. David has also done a survey of areas around the neighborhood that could use trees -- he has identified 37 locations along Lenox, Rock Springs and Morningside. He¹ll flyer the houses and look into costs of obtaining trees through trees Atlanta. Anticipates it will cost about $1000 but will bring figures to next meeting. They will order by fall to plant November-January.

School: No report

Celebration of Summer: Mike McCool confirmed that the sponsors will be acknowledged in the next newsletter. He is compiling a list of volunteers from this past year. Tour of Homes Edward Krugman is the new Tour of Homes Chair. Home selection committee is busy identifying homes and sponsorship is bringing in supporters already.

Traffic: Dianne Olansky and Bill Ellis reported that they received a report on ticketing from Major Spillane which will be useful as a point of comparison month by month. The officers are planning to begin ticketing for pedestrian related offenses; to date, it¹s been mainly speeding. Still no word on funding for traffic study. Treasurer: Ruth Alexander has brought monthly report. Ross asked Norman about budget for Tour of Homes to help other neighborhoods who have approached us for advice.

Zoning

V-00-232 700 Greystone Park Applicant would like variance to reduce rear yard setback 15 ft to 7 ft, for garage (1 car garage with storage area ­ porch on top). Applicant¹s goal is to use existing driveway and build into bank at back of house. He has chosen position of garage to minimize damage to poplar. . Spoke to neighbor adjacent and has letter of support as long as there is no water runoff. Neighbor from 1704 E Rock Springs voiced concern about stressing trees on his property Zoning committee recommended approval based on the addition of dimensions, poplar tree be examined by city arborist prior to NPUF meeting. Question about whether area was sufficiently flyered. MLPA Motion to defer until applicant gets with more neighbors. Second. Passed.

V-00-176 702 Cumberland Road NE Variance for rear yard setback from 15 ft to 4 ft for accessory structure (existing shed) and a variance to exceed 25% of rear yard area for accessory structures. Applicant¹s attorney requested deferral because he wants to amend variance. Neighbor spoke about how water runoff is causing problems on his property. Motion to defer. Seconded. Passed.

Z-00-58 2006 Manchester RD Rezoning from C-2-C to C-2. Zoning committee passed motion to defer pending approval by Cheshire Bridge Task Force. MLPA motion to defer. Seconded. Passed.

Z-00-60 1710 Merton Road NE Rezoning double lot from R-3 to R3A to build a new single family home. Zoning committee denied application. Applicant acknowledged opposition and withdrew application. MLPA motion to approve withdrawal of variance. Seconded. Passed.

South MLPA At Large: Phyllis Wingo is resigning her position due to other time commitments. MLPA thanked her for all her hard work on behalf of the DeKalb/Fulton tax issue. Phyllis will prepare status report and job description so replacement can be found.

New Business: Michael Carroll (Cheshire Bridge Task Force) reported that the group had a presentation from a group interested in purchasing the DOT property. They want to build a small Kroger with retail and some residential. Looking for a land swap for property with same acreage on Lydell.

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.

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