JULY
2016
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Citizen Response Center
770-730-5600
Answering calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week
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Welcome to the July 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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CHRIS BURNETT ELECTED TO DISTRICT THREE CITY COUNCIL SEAT
Businessman Chris Burnett was declared the winner of the special election runoff to fill the District 3 City Council seat. A native of Atlanta, Burnett has lived in Sandy Springs for almost 25 years. A graduate of Georgia State University majoring in finance, Burnett also attended the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. He's a community banker with more than 35 years' experience, and helped form the Bank of Sandy Springs. Burnett is also an active member of the community, serving on the City's Next Ten Planning Committee; twice served as the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce board chairman; and is a member of the Holy Innocents' School Board of Trustees.
Burnett will be officially sworn in prior to the start of the July 19 City Council meeting.
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STARS AND STRIPES - FIREWORKS AT THE CONCOURSE
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PHOTO CREDIT: CHRIS VOITH
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Pack your picnic, gather the family and join your friends for the City's fourth annual Stars and Stripes Fireworks Celebration.
This special community gathering takes place on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the Concourse Lawn (Five Concourse Parkway). The band Shiloh, begins performances at 7:30 p.m.. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. It's an evening under the stars where friends old - and new - come together to celebrate the nation's birthday. And the fireworks display is sure to please lighting up the skies between the iconic King and Queen buildings. Plenty of parking in Buildings Five and Six. Please no pets, tents, outdoor cooking, personal use sparklers or drones.
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JOIN US FOR THE NEXT TEN'S PLANNING MEETINGS
The community is invited to two upcoming Next Ten community meetings on Monday, July 18 and Wednesday, July 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Heritage Sandy Springs located at 6110 Blue Stone Road. The first meeting: MARTA Small Area Plain Workshop will review and refine draft concepts for the North Springs MARTA Station and future Northridge Station areas. The second meeting will provide an Comprehensive Plan update, including the framework for future land use and additional review of draft concepts for the four Small Area Plans. For more information visit: www.thenext10.org
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ROAD WORK AHEAD!
Beginning July 11, Brandon Mill Road, between West Spalding Drive and Dunhill Court will close to through traffic as Colonial Pipeline conducts maintenance work on a pipeline underneath Brandon Mill Road. The closure will remain in place through Saturday, July 16, 2016. On site construction personnel will assist residents who live within the closure area to access their driveways. Motorists are asked to plan ahead, using alternative routes if possible, and to follow detour signage and use added caution if traveling in that area is needed. For information regarding the project, please contact Steve Baker with Colonial Pipeline at 678.762.2589.
Paving of Morgan Falls Road begins July 1st. (need to know if this will be closed )
There is a myriad of projects currently underway in the city, and we want to help you navigate what roads are good to take or to steer clear of - The City's Road Work Advisory page posts the latest on what lanes or roadways are closed for repairs.
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NEIGHBORHOOD STORM DRAIN MARKING PROGRAM
You can help the City prevent storm water pollution by participating in the Sandy Springs Storm Drain Marking Program. Storm Drain markers are small, colorful signs attached to the top of storm drains. They help educate and remind people that anything dumped into the storm drains will flow straight into our streams, creeks and rivers. The City will provide a neighborhood with all of the materials needed to mark the neighborhood's storm drain; we need your help in securing the markers onto the storm drains.
For information regarding how you can volunteer to label the drains in your neighborhood, please contact Keep North Fulton Beautiful at 770-551-7766.
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GRILLING SAFETY
Summertime is ideal for outdoor grilling,one of the most popular ways to cook. But it is important to note that July is the peak month for grill fires. Sandy Springs Fire Rescue offers the following advice to keep residents safe:
- Only use propane and charcoal BBQ grills outdoors
- The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
- Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.
- Keep the grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
- Never leave a lit grill unattended.
- Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting.
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THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS
Need a new plan for keeping the kids occupied this summer? Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks has a wide array of full-day camps and sports programs to fit almost every interest, including art-science camps, Claymation and anime/cartooning camps, and musical theater and Rock and Roll camps. New this year is a Nature Discovery Camp at our newest park, Lost Corner Preserve. We have space for new campers! Visit registration.sandyspringsga.gov to sign up your kids for a season of fun. First time users will need to create a family account. Click the Sign-in button to register.
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TOILETRY DRIVE TO HELP HOMELESS VETS
The 5th annual Stand Up for Stand Down Toiletry Drive for Georgia's homeless Veterans will take place July 4 through Sept. 5, 2016. Sponsored by the Georgia District Pilot International Clubs and Georgia Cancer Specialists, affiliated with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, the drive collects much-needed toiletry and personal care items to fill "comfort bags" for Veterans who attend Stand Down events throughout North and Central Georgia.
"Stand Down" is a military term that refers to the time when troops are brought back from the battlefield for rest and recuperation.
Travel/sample-size toiletry and personal care items are needed including toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hand sanitizer, combs/brushes, body wash/soap, shampoo and conditioner, lotion and feminine products. Donations can be dropped off at any of the 27 Georgia Cancer Specialists locations in Georgia. For a list of locations, visit
www.gacancer.com
For more information about the Stand Up for Stand Down drive, call 770-864-5347 or visit
www.facebook.com/SU4SD
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FIRST ANNUAL LANTERN PARADE HUGE SUCCESS
Residents searching for a fun and unique way to celebrate the summer solstice found it in the City's first annual Lantern Parade. Held on June 18th, more than 2,000 people paraded down Morgan Falls Road, lantern in hand (on head and in some cases, embedded in clothing). It was a sight to behold as the parade wound down the 1.17 miles to Morgan Falls Overlook Park where Fire Dancers performed and Alice, a 25-foot floating albino alligator, was guided along the Hooch by a contingent of specially crafted turtles (and escorted by human paddle boarders). An exciting and enlightening event for all.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT
Described as the largest neighborhood block party, this year's Movies by Moonlight dates include: Fridays, August 26, September 9 and September 30 and will take place at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church, Activities Center Lawn, 86 Mount Vernon Highway and Sandy Spring Circle. Food and activities begin at 6 p.m. and the movies are shown at dark. Film titles will be announced later this month. Presented by Leadership Sandy Springs, visit their website for more information.
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NEIGHBORHOOD CONTACT UPDATE
so we can keep you updated on city related projects and activities.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS
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CONCERTS BY THE SPRINGS
Concerts by the Springs is back and in full swing for its 20th season!
The outdoor concert series is free and open to the public. Concerts are held from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. and are located at Heritage Green on The Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, 6110 Blue Stone Road. Electric Avenue, an 80's pop tribute band
will take the stage Sunday, July 10.
Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early to picnic with family and friends. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers are welcomed; no outside tables permitted. Smoking is prohibited. No pets, except for special assist animals.
Visit
Heritage Sandy Springs website
for the lineup and more information.
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HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS PRESENTS AMERICAN REVOLUTION LECTURE SERIES
To commemorate the 240th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Heritage Sandy Springs will present a three-part lecture series on the history of the American Revolution.
The lecture series is free and open to the public.
July 12, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Marty Moran, retired physician, will open the series with an overview of major campaigns followed by a discussion of medicine and health during the War.
July 19, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Terry Manning, former President of the Sons of the American Revolution, will showcase 18th century artifacts from the warfront and home-front, discussing their historical significance.
July 26, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dr. James Piecuch, PhD, Professor of History at Kennesaw State University, will highlight the documents that were scripted during this period, ensuing our nation's future as an independent country.
The American Revolution lecture series will be held in the Community Room at Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Road, Sandy Springs, GA.
To RSVP, e-mail mswindell@heritagesandysprings.org, or call 404-851-9111 x2.
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MAKE THE FARMERS MARKET A SATURDAY STOP
The Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market is the place to be on Saturday mornings! Plan to head to Century Springs East at 6100 Lake Forrest Drive to catch up with friends and neighbors and support local farmers and artists. The
Farmers Market will run every Saturday through October 29, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mini-markets with shortened hours are planned for November and December, weather permitting. Each Saturday market features live music and nearly 50 vendors offering an abundance of fresh, local produce, along with pasture-raised meat and pork products, farm fresh eggs and dairy products, and a wide variety of prepared foods.
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WE CELEBRATE NEW BUSINESSES, NEW LOCATIONS AND ANNIVERSARIES
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RIBBON CUTTING AT TUPELO HONEY
Mayor Paul and Councilmen Sterling and Paulson along with members of the Sandy Spring Perimeter Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Tupelo Honey to its new location at the Gateway Shopping Center! Known for fresh, creative Southern comfort food, this is the restaurant's first location in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Check them out for brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour specials!
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PINOCCHIO'S FIRST RESTAURANT IN GEORGIA OPENS IN SANDY SPRINGS
Mayor Paul helped cut the ribbon welcoming Pinocchio's Italian Restaurant to its newest location in the Lowe's Shopping Center on Roswell Road. This is the restaurant's first location in Georgia, they have six locations in Denver, Colorado.
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CSM BAKERY SOLUTIONS OPENS GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS
CSM Bakery Solutions officially opened its headquarter offices in Sandy Springs and Mayor Paul was there to help cut the ribbon. While consumers might not immediately recognize their name, CSM Bakery Solutions is an international leader in the baking industry, producing a broad range of products for customers in more than 100 countries.
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HALL BENEFITS LAW GROUP RELOCATES TO SANDY SPRINGS
Hall Benefits Law Group recently relocated it's offices to Sandy Springs after working in Buckhead for the past ten years. They specialize in executive compensation law and they are located at 270 Carpenter Dr. Suite 325.
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MATHNASIUM OPENS IN SANDY SPRINGS
For families wanting to keep their children's math skills sharp, Mathnasium, a math-only learning center, which just opened a location in Sandy Springs. Located in the Springs Shopping Center on the corner of Johnson Ferry and Roswell Roads, Mathnasium offers children, grades 1-12, summer programs and private tutoring.
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THE ZONING CORNER
City Council voted to approve four text amendments in May 2016. The following sections will be adopted as amended on July 1, 2016:
(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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Rezoning
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Address
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Applicant or Representative
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Request
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Community Meeting
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RZ16-0098
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6045, 6065, 6085, 6095, 6105 Glenridge Drive
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Betancourt Construction, LLC
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Request to rezone from R-2 to R-5 for the development of 21 single family dwellings
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CM1: July 11, 2016; 6:00pm
Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church, Chapel. 471 Mount Vernon Hwy
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ZM16-0021
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7799 Roswell Road
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TBD
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Request to modify conditions of zoning to allow expansion of existing parking on site.
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CM 1: July 13, 2016; 7:00pm
North Springs United Methodist Church
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RZ16-0092
U16-0021
U16-0025
DRI 2590
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5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
(Peachtree Dunwoody Pavilion)
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TSO PDP LP
Agent: Carl Westmoreland
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Rezoning from O-I to MIX for mixed-use development including office (new and existing), a hotel and a residential building, with a use permit to increase the building height and a use permit for a college
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CM2: July 12, 2016; 6:00pm
Council Chambers, City Hall
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