JANUARY
2016
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Welcome to the January 2016 edition of the Sandy Springs E-Newsletter, a publication that highlights news and events happening within the City. More information from City Hall can be found online at
sandyspringsga.gov. You can also telephone our Call Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 770-730-5600.
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CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR
The community is invited to the City's 10th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration. This year's event will be held on
Monday, January 18, 2016
at 10 a.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers. In addition to announcing the recipient of the Humanitarian Award, the keynote speaker will be John Eaves, Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. The program is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.
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ZONING UPDATE - CITY DEVELOPMENT
During its December 15, 2015 meeting, the Sandy Springs City Council adopted a set of interim guidelines
, setting expectations related to land use, density, parking, public space and the quality of projects for those wishing to rezone property or apply for a use permit within the city. The provisional guidelines are intended to assist until updates to the city's Comprehensive Land Use Plan are completed in early fall 2016.
(more on this process a little further into this newsletter)
In an effort to keep residents and business owners in the loop, we are streamlining access to information and will include updates on development projects within the monthly e-newsletter. Each month, we will include links to upcoming meeting information. Please encourage your neighbors and other interested parties to sign up for the City's e-newsletter.
New Rezoning Process:
The City has made modifications to the rezoning process to all applicants to hear community input and better understand existing condition related to their subject parcel earlier in the application process. The changes also allow the community to learn about new projects earlier in the process, and more time is provided for applicants to respond to public input.
For applicants seeking a new Zoning District, Modification to Zoning Conditions, or a Use Permit, your first community meeting now occurs prior to the application submittal and at a location near the project site. All Modifications to Zoning Conditions must go through the same process as a rezoning, including two required public hearings.
You can check two locations online for updates on land use petitions (rezonings, zoning modifications, use permits, and variances) and their respective community meetings and public hearings:
At the end of each month's e-newsletter, we will also list upcoming meetings, with a link back to online resource information.
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THE NEXT STEP IN PLANNING THE NEXT TEN
The citywide dialogue to plan for the future continues as the community is invited to join planning consultants on January 27, 2016 to discuss the visions and goals for the Comprehensive Plan, gathered from extensive community input, as well as conceptual ideas for both Roswell Road and the Perimeter Center area. The workshop takes place beginning at 6 p.m. at the Sherwood Event Hall located at 8610 Roswell Road, #200, Sandy Springs, GA 30350.
During the meeting, the Next Ten planning team will present the Big Ideas generated from the input on the Next Ten website (
www.thenext10.org
), stakeholder interviews, and other community feedback, and will review analyses covering economic development, transportation, and green infrastructure. The presentation segment ends with an overview of goals and concepts for the Roswell Road and PCID (Perimeter Center Improvement District) areas. Following the presentation, community members will participate in a workshop with the planning team to further discuss and refine the ideas shown.
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INPUT SOUGHT ON PARK PLANS
The City of Sandy Springs will host a public information meeting
to discuss future plans for a city-owned parcel located at the northeast corner of Abernathy Drive and Wright Road. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Recreation and Parks staff will present information on the status of the property and projected schedule for the design of the proposed park.
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BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL TIME!
Are you a business owner in Sandy Springs or want to start a new business? Businesses located in Sandy Springs are required to obtain a Business Occupational Tax Certificate. Often referred to as a Business License, the Certificate is valid for a calendar year and must be renewed annually.
Business licenses expire on December 31 of each calendar year. As a courtesy the City extends/offers a 90-day grace period making the deadline for renewal March 31. Failure to renew prior to March 31 will result in a one-time 10% penalty.
Details and the renewal application can be found on the
City's website.
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MEET YOUR FAMILY FITNESS RESOLUTIONS WITH RECREATION AND PARKS PROGRAMS!
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DATE NIGHT FOR DADS AND DAUGHTERS
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Daddies and their little girls can have a night out on the town! This annual dance will feature music from both generations geared to the dads, or father figures, and daughters. The event includes dance contests, musical games, complementary snacks and refreshments, a keepsake photo, door prizes and a goodie bag for each girl. Attire is business casual to semi-formal. Registration is accepted on a first come, first serve basis until the event is full or February 5, 2015, whichever comes first. Open to all girls attending school in Sandy Springs. Spaces are limited so sign up early!
Saturday, February 6, 2015, 6-8 p.m.
Location: Spalding Drive Charter Elementary
Cost: $35/daddy-daughter includes keepsake photo; $10 each additional daughter
To register and for more information:
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ARC'S WALK BIKE THRIVE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU
Walk Bike Thrive! - the Atlanta Regional Commission's new regional walking and bicycling plan - is now
online for public comment.
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ATLANTA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
The world's biggest Jewish film festival is located in your back yard. Kicking off January 26 with 23 days, 77 films from 26 countries, including five World Premieres, nine North American Premieres and four U.S. Premieres, the AJFF plays a vital role in the metro area's development as a major film center. Sandy Springs Hospitality and Tourism is a proud sponsor. For details about the film lineup and schedule, please visit the
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival website (ajff.org)
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ACT3 PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:
DOGFIGHT
Act3 Productions will present
Dogfight,
February 5 through 20 at Act3 Playhouse. Tickets are $15-$30 and may be purchased at
www.act3productions.org
. The story takes place in November 1963 on the eve their deployment to Southeast Asia, three Marines set out for a night out.
The performance schedule is: February 5, 6, 12, 13 at 8pm, February 14 at 3pm, February 19, 20 at 8pm. Group rates are available by calling 770-241-1905.
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NEIGHBORHOOD CONTACT UPDATE
so we can keep you updated on city related projects and activities.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR LIVE, LEARN, LEAD SANDY SPRINGS
As you start to fill in your 2016 calendar, make sure you add Leadership Sandy Springs Live, Learn, Lead Sandy Springs annual program. This year's event, scheduled for
Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church will feature University of North Carolina, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise's Dr. Jim Johnson addressing changes in how we live and work. Please visit
Leadership Sandy Springs' website for updates.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS
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HERITAGE WINTER CLASSICS SERIES
Presented by Heritage Sandy Springs, Heritage Winter Classics is an indoor concert series celebrating classical, jazz, and vocal music.
January 17, 2016 will feature The Athens Tango Project, a group of international graduate students in music at UGA. The band's current members include an upright bass player from Argentina, a pianist from Brazil, a vocalist from Nicaragua, and a violinist from Poland.
Heritage Winter Classics take place in Heritage Hall on the lower level of the Heritage Sandy Springs at 6110 Blue Stone Road. Admission is $5 for members of Heritage Sandy Springs and $10 for non-members. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., performances are 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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WE CELEBRATE NEW BUSINESSES, NEW LOCATIONS AND ANNIVERSARIES
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RIBBON CUTTING AT BODYFITZ
Mayor Paul along with members of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce welcomed BodyFitz to its new location at Parkside Shopping Center - next to LeFont Theaters. First opened in 2001, BodyFitz is a family-owned personal training studio and gym.
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RIBBON CUTTING AT
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
Members of the community turned out for the ribbon cutting at the newly renovated Peachtree Dunwoody Ronald McDonald House. The new 31-bedroom, three-story house provides a home-away-from-home for families with children being treated at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Scottish Rite location. The beautiful new building features the Healing Tree, a three-story tree-house/playground that's complete with twinkling "fireflies!"
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RIBBON CUTTING AT ORIGINAL SHEA BUTTER HOUSE
Councilman Dishman, the City's Economic Development Director Andrea Hall and members of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce along with the staff and customers, cut the ribbon welcoming the Original Shea Butter House to its new location in Sandy Springs. Located at 6820 Roswell Road, the shop specializes in affordable, natural and unrefined skin care products.
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THE ZONING CORNER
Below are zoning petitions and upcoming meetings.
(Legend:BoA = Board of Appeals: at City Hall, 7:00pm / CM1 = Community Meeting 1; CM2 = Community Meeting 2: schedule and location vary / PC = Planning Commission; MCC = Mayor and City Council: at City Hall, 6:00pm)
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January Public Hearings
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Variances
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Case Number
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Address
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Applicant or Representative
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Request
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Meetings
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V15-0037
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5335 Mount Vernon Pkwy
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Ed Levin
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Variance to encroach 14' into minimum front yard to rebuild house
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BoA: 01/14/16
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V15-0045
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380 Montevallo Dr
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Thomas & Emily Followill
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Variances to encroach six 6' into minimum side yard for an existing carport; and to encroach 1.5' into minimum side yard to allow for an existing house
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BoA: 01/14/16
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V15-0046
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220 Abington Dr
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Ross & Kacy Homans
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Variance to encroach 3.5' into minimum setback for play equipment
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BoA: 01/14/16
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Rezonings/Use Permits/Modifications
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Case Number
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Address
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Applicant or Representative
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Request
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Meetings
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RZ15-0075
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342 Johnson Ferry Rd; 185, 203, 225 and 245 River Valley Rd
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Marty Marchman;
Ted Sandler
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Rezone from R-1 and R-3 to R-3, with concurrent variances, for single-family development
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MCC: 01/19/16
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RZ15-0077
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0, 1480 and 1500 Sunnybrook Farm Rd, and 8235 Roberts Dr
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JMA Capital;
Pete Hendricks
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Rezone from R-2 and AG-1 to R5-A, for single-family development
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MCC: 01/19/16
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RZ15-0074
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0 and 5111 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
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Angie Mabry
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Rezone from R-2 to R-3, for single-family development
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PC: 01/21/16
MCC: 02/16/16
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RZ15-0084
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124 and 126 Johnson Ferry Rd
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City of Sandy Springs
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Rezone from O-I (RZ08-011) and R-4 to O-I, subsequently to a land exchange
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PC: 01/21/16
MCC: 02/16/16
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December Filings
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Rezonings/Use Permits/Modifications
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Case Number
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Address
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Applicant or Representative
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Request
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Meetings
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RZ15-0079
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6555 Roswell Road
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Pulte Group
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Rezone from C-1 to TR for townhouse development
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CM2: 01/11/16, 6pm, City Hall
PC: 02/18/16,
MCC: 03/15/16
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Variances
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Case Number
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Address
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Applicant or Representative
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Request
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Meetings
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V15-0053
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49 W. Belle Isle Rd
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Jennifer Kalmes;
LUXE Homes Inc.
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Variance to encroach 15' into minimum rear yard for detached garage
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BoA: 02/11/16
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V15-0054
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1095 Vernon Springs Ct
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Lisa Ediger; Todd Pullen
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Variance to encroach into 50' stream buffer and 25' additional impervious cover setback for existing house.
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BoA: 02/11/16
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V15-0057
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665 Hightower Trail
(Cherokee Town & Country Club)
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Cherokee Town & Country Club; Miles Hansford and Tallant, LLC
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Variances to reduce the stream buffer from 50' to 0' to install a sea wall, prevent erosion and pipe stream channel; and to reduce additional impervious cover setback from 25' to 0' for grading, filling, and earthmoving
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BoA: 02/11/16
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V15-0058
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185 Cliftwood Dr
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Jack Misiura, ECI Capital, Inc.
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Variance from Sec. 103-91.d. of Development Regs to maintain utilities aboveground following road improvements
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PC (Design Review): 01/21/16
BoA: 02/11/16
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January Filings (tentative)
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Rezonings/Use Permits/Modifications
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Case Number
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Address
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Applicant or Representative
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Request
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Meetings
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RZ15-0080
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6052 Boylston Dr
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Westwood-Sandy, LLC
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Rezone from R-4 to TR for townhouse development
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Community Meetings:
None currently scheduled
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RZ15-0082
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365 River Valley Rd
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Chris Ellsworth
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Rezone from R-2 to R-3 for single-family house development
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CM1: 01/07/16, 6pm, New Life Church, 7740 Roswell Rd, Suite 800
CM2: 01/26/16, 6pm, City Hall
PC: 03/17/16
MCC: 4/19/16
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RZ15-0083
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6870 Roswell Rd
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Clint Walters; The Ardent Companies
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Rezone from C-1 to TR for townhouse development
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CM1: 01/06/16, 6pm, Parlor, Sandy Springs United Methodist Church,
86 Mt. Vernon Hwy
CM2: 01/26/16, 6pm, City Hall
PC: 03/17/16
MCC: 04/19/16
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February Filings (tentative)
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Rezonings/Use Permits/Modifications
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Case Number
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Address
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Applicant or Representative
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Request
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Meetings
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TBD
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5825 Mountain Creek Rd
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Stuart Cott, Cott Properties, Inc.
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Rezone from R-3 to O-I to allow office use of single family residence
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CM1: January, on site if possible
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TBD
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1117 Perimeter Center West
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Dave Morgan, Kimley Horn
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Rezone from O-I to MIX for mixed-use development
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CM1: January, on site if possible
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