DECEMBER
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 December 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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FINAL PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR THE NEXT TEN
It's been more than a year and dozens of meetings since the process to revise the city's Comprehensive Land Use Plan began. On December 6, 2016 the Sandy Springs City Council will hold a public hearing to hear last comments from the community. You can view the propose plan at www.thenext10.org. You can also submit comments online up through December 6, 2016.
What's next?
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan provides guidance, creating a general blueprint for future development projects as an advisory document. Zoning, what is allowable today, regulates the type, scale and intensity of development which can occur in the specific zoning districts. Following adoption of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the focus will be on updating the City's zoning code, including development of a Development Code which combines zoning with subdivision and other related development regulations into a single document, providing clear and consistent language, including graphics, to illustrate the regulations.
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TRANSPORTATION SURVEY
Sandy Springs is also working with our North Fulton neighbors in updating the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan. We all use the transportation system differently! Transportation influences how we move, how goods and services reach us, and how we access our jobs, schools, and activities. Help us understand the issues that are important to you by taking the #NFCTP2017 survey at https://northfultonctp.metroquest.com/.
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HOLIDAY SAFETY
You've spent hours shopping for the perfect gifts. Keep them safe while transporting from mall to your home. Please remember to remove or hide anything of value before leaving your car. Equally important - lock your car! Don't make it easy for thieves to make use of your valuables.
While our weather thus far has been on the warm and dry side, winter is just around the corner. Notification of any weather or traffic emergencies can be sent directly to your phone or computer when you sign up for Sandy Springs Alerts. This opt-in notification system gives you choices - a weekly traffic update, emergency traffic alerts, and public safety alerts. In addition, you can register for Smart911, a system that provides critical information to first responders when every second counts. To learn more and to sign up, visit www.sandyspringsga.gov/alerts.
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MARSH CREEK RAIN GARDEN RIBBON CUTTING AND DEDICATION
The City of Sandy Springs will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Marsh Creek Rain Garden Park on
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:00 am. The City's first urban stormwater treatment park is located at 100 Johnson Ferry Road between Sandy Springs Circle and Bonnie Lane/Wright Road. Parking is limited, and residents in adjacent neighborhoods are strongly encouraged to walk.
The Marsh Creek Rain Garden Park is an innovative program designed to improve water quality by treating and filtering stormwater runoff before it flows into Marsh Creek, the tributary leading into the Chattahoochee River.
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SSFR TEAMS UP WITH OPTIMIST CLUB
FOR TOY DRIVE
Sandy Springs Fire Rescue is collecting unwrapped toys for the North Perimeter Optimist Club's Children's Holiday Party.
Donations may be made until December 7, 2016 at any of the four Sandy Springs Fire Stations:
- Sandy Springs Fire Station #1, 1425 Spalding Drive
- Sandy Springs Fire Station #2, 135 Johnson Ferry Road
- Sandy Springs Fire Station #3, 6025 Raiders Drive
- Sandy Springs Fire Station #4, 4697 Wieuca Road
Toys suitable for both boys and girls up to age nine will be welcomed.
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CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR
The 2017 MLK Day Celebration will be held on
Monday, January 16, 2017
at 10 a.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers.
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HOLIDAY HOURS
City Hall will be closed for the holidays on Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2, 2017.
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THIS MONTH'S NEWS FROM
RECREATION AND PARKS
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PARENTS NIGHT OUT - GYMNASTICS
Parents can enjoy a night out while their child has a blast learning gymnastics! The evening includes a meal, arts and crafts and gymnastics! Children in K-6 can enjoy the fun on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 6-10 p.m. at the Sandy Springs Gymnastics Center. The cost is $20 per child.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOCCE COMPETTION
AGES 8-17 - The Sandy Springs Recreation Department, in partnership with Fulton County Schools, will host the Special Olympics Bocce Competition to provide leisure and athletic opportunities for special needs youth. There will be teams from 10 local elementary, middle and high public schools participating in the annual competition.
Friday December 9, 2016
10 am- noon
Location: North Springs High School
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GYMNASTICS CLINICS
Does your child aged 5-18 want to master a specific skill? Want more practice time in the gym? The Sandy Springs Gymnastics Center is hosting a Vault clinic on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Times are 2-4 p.m for ages 5-7 and the cost is $25, 2-5 p.m. 8 and older and the cost is $35.
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SCHOOL'S OUT! CHECK OUT OUR WINTER BREAK CAMPS
Full STEAM ahead with Art a La Carte for children ages 6-12.
These camps will feature exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activities to spark the imagination. Each day will be packed with awesome mixed-media visual arts activities along with engaging STEAM certified science and technology experiments! These camps are specifically designed to keep campers entertained, engaged and having fun all day!
Camp Sessions
Session 1: December 27-30, 2016
Session 2: January 3-6, 2017
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $180/session (4 days)
Min/Max Participants: 10/25
Instructor: Provided under contract by Art a la Carte
Location: Hammond Community Building
GYMNASTICS CAMPS
PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS CAMP:
AGES 3-5 Boys and Girls
This fun-filled camp is for boys and girls ages 3-5 yrs. Campers will build social skills, strength and flexibility through gymnastics. Each day will consist of warm-ups, gymnastics games, obstacle courses, trampoline and creating arts and crafts. Participants will also practice on each of the Olympic gymnastics events; bars, vault, beam and floor. Campers must be potty-trained and bring a snack.
Winter Break Camps: December 27-30 and/or January 3-6
Times: Tues - Fri, 9 a.m. - Noon (Free Early drop off at 8:30am)
Location: Sandy Springs Gymnastics Center, Preschool gym
Min/Max Participants: 10/30
Cost: $80/Winter Break Camp (4 days)
YOUTH GYMNASTICS CAMP:
Ages 5.5-14 Boys and Girls
Boys and girls ages 5.5-14 years old will have fun learning gymnastics! Campers learn basic to advanced skills in tumbling, uneven bars, beam, vault and trampoline and gymnastics games and activities. Instruction is provided in small groups by trained coaches. Participants must bring their own lunch and drinks.
Winter Break Camps: December 27-30 and/or January 3-6
Times: Tues - Fri, 9 a.m. - Noon (Free Early drop off at 8:30am)
Location: Sandy Springs Gymnastics Center, Preschool gym
Min/Max Participants: 10/30
Cost: $104/Winter Break Camp (4 days)
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
ANNUAL DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Daddy's and their little girls can have a night out on the town! The dance will feature music from both generations geared to the dads or father figures and daughters provided by a DJ.
Saturday, February 4, 2017, 6-8 p.m.
Location: Spalding Drive Charter Elementary
Min/max Participants: 50/125
Cost: $35/daddy-daughter includes keepsake photo; $10 each additional daughter
Event includes dance contests, musical games, complementary snacks and refreshments, 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 3, 2017, whichever comes first. Open to all girls attending school in Sandy Springs. Spaces are limited so sign up early! Online Registration.
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SHOP, DONATE, VOLUNTEER AT THE NEW CAC BOUTIQUE
Great prices on clothes for the whole family, plus, accessories, home goods and now furniture! Donate your gently used clothing and home goods! Join our volunteer team! All sale proceeds support the Community Assistance Center, helping neighbors in need in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody since 1987.
Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 3 pm
First three Saturdays of the month, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
8607 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 - (678) 691-4466
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NEIGHBORHOOD CONTACT UPDATE
so we can keep you updated on city related projects and activities.
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WE CELEBRATE NEW BUSINESSES, NEW LOCATIONS AND ANNIVERSARIES
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RIBBON CUTTING AT THE DRAKE CLOSET
Councilman Chris Barnett and members of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce helped cut the ribbon at the opening of The Drake Closet's newest location on Sandy Springs Circle. This is the third location for this resale shop that features new and gently used women's clothing and accessories. All sales proceeds support The Drake House which offers short-term crisis housing, education and empowerment programs for homeless mothers and their children.
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THE ZONING CORNER
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
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Case Number
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Address
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Applicant
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Request
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District
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Meeting
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RZ16-0104
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339, 349, 359, 369 Johnson Ferry Rd; 328, 338,348, 356 Hilderbrand Dr
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Monte Hewitt Homes (Adam Brown)
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Rezoning from O-I and R-3 to TR for a townhouse redevelopment
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3; Burnett
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CM2 - 12/19/2016, 6:00pm City Hall
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RZ16-0103
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1170 Hightower Trail
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Lefko
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Rezoning from R-2 to O-I of an existing single-family structure for use as an office
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2; Dishman
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CM2 - 12/21/2016, 6:00pm City Hall
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PLANNING COMMISSION (12/15/2016, 6 P.M., CITY HALL)
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Case Number
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Address
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Applicant
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Request
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District
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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 one use permit to increase the building height and one use permit for a college
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5; DeJulio
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (12/20/2016, 6 P.M., CITY HALL)
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Case Number
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Address
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Applicant
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Request
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District
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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 20 single family dwellings
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3; Burnett
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RZ16-0091
U16-0023
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5900 Peachtree Dunwoody Road (Concourse)
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Sheldon Taylor, Regent Partners
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Request to rezone from MIX to MIX for a mixed-use development, with concurrent variance for reduced parking and one use permit for increased building height (hotel).
Applicant is requesting withdrawal of the request
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5; DeJulio
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TA16-0012
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N/A
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City of Sandy Springs
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A new provision in Sec. 19.3.15 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow multiple/double frontage lots to have a pool in a yard that isn't a rear or side yard.
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N/A
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