NPU-F Report November 2020

NPU-F Report

November 16, 2020

For questions or comments, send a note to npu@lmmna.org. 

Atlanta Police Department (APD): (1) reminder to lock vehicles and leave nothing in sight in vehicle especially during holiday season; (2) many firearms stolen from vehicles lately—either do not leave guns in vehicles or secure them; (3) courts plan to open by the end of November.

 Department of Watershed Management (DWM): (1) city policy of not terminating water/sewer service extended through end of 2020; (2) billing disputes?, call 311.

APD/Code Enforcement: (1) take pictures of a suspected violation and forward to Code Enforcement when making a complaint through 311-make sure 311 forwards info to Supervisor Bryant of Code Enforcement; (2) court cases resumed on 11/16—must clear backlog going back one year.

 Building Permits: lots of non-permitted projects being done during Covid-19; stop work orders will be issued on these activities; report suspected illegal building activities (without permits) to 404/865-8550 or

codebustersDCP@atlantaga.gov

 Council President Moore and Council Member Bond: city legislation addressing street racing will be discussed further during Council’s last 2020 meetings in early December.

Renaming of Grady High School: Board of Education deferred action until soliciting student input.  Stadium will also undergo name change—will not be the same as the high school. 

Planning: City completed its Future Places project—go to atlfutureplaces.com

This project addresses all the existing elements of the city’s historic preservation program, through extensive research, comparative analysis, and public outreach and education.  It also identifies potential new ideas and programs for the city to pursue related to its history, communities, special places and culture.  It also includes a history and an analysis of the city’s park system.

 Z-20-69: An ordinance to ban Short Term Rentals(STRs) in residential zoning categories. NPU-F voted not to support this proposed ordinance; city council making changes; Council will discuss during its December committee and full council meetings.

 Bylaws:  Changes to NPU-F’s bylaws were approved—mainly addressed ability to conduct business virtually. 

Election of Officers: Reelected current officers: Chair:  Debbie Skopczynski

Vice-Chair: Kay Stephenson

Co-Secretaries:  Aruna Narasimhan and Carol Shunnarah

Thanksgiving for Fire Rescue Station 29

Thanksgiving for Fire Rescue Station 29

Each year, our neighbors team up with the Piedmont Heights Civic Association to provide a Thanksgiving Feast to the first responders at Atlanta Fire Rescue Station 29, 2167 Monroe Drive.

This year is a year like no other, but we were still able to show our love and appreciation to the men and women who proudly serve our neighborhoods. We took homemade dishes and all the fixings for an enjoyable meal on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday November 26.

“This was my first year helping to coordinate the Thanksgiving meal for our firefighters at Station 29, and right from the start I was blown away by the generosity of our neighbors,” said organizer Laura Lisa Pryor.

“Right after the signup was posted, emails started arriving immediately and we had 15 neighbors that participated! In such a crazy year, it really felt amazing to be a part of something so generous and good and it made me proud to be a part of our very special neighborhood.”

Here was this year's menu:

• Turkey - Provided by LMMNA

• Gravy

• Dressing

• Vegetable Side Dishes

• Muffins or Rolls

• Salads

• Desserts

• Sweet and Unsweet Tea

• Disposable Paper Plates / Cups / Cutlery

LMMNA Member Deidre Arundel dropped off mac-and-cheese to Fire Rescue Station 29!

LMMNA General Meeting Set for Nov. 11

Attendees Asked to Pre-Register for Upcoming Event

For 2020, we’re switching to a new format where we have one General Meeting a year and then “called meetings” on an as-needed basis throughout the year.

This meeting will be a Zoom meeting, and pre-registration with a valid email address is required in order to participate.

For Next Steps:

1 - Please use this link to pre-register for the meeting:
https://checkpoint.zoom.us/webinar/register/9016040894556/WN_OWFt5ZOnSn-VrSzrFkncmQ

2 - Watch for a confirmation email from a member of the LMMNA board with dial-in and login instructions for the night of Nov. 11.

3 - You may wish to visit Zoom to create an account. It isn’t necessary, but may be useful as virtual meetings may be the norm for some time for LMMNA and other ‘public’ gatherings.

4 - If you’re prompted, this Zoom Meeting ID is 934 7252 6970. There will be a dial-in number, but please look for it in your confirmation email.

For any questions, send an email to communications@lmmna.org.

Halloween 2020

Fright-tacular Fun Ahead with Boo-A-Neighbor

It’s a strange year indeed, and Halloween 2020 just calls for something … different. So, we’re going to try and keep the fun going with a special Boo-A-Neighbor event for Lindridge-Martin Manor!

Since some homes don’t plan to participate in trick-or-treating, and gathering for a parade isn’t ideal for all, why not scare up some fun by ‘boo-ing’ a favorite neighbor?

Here’s how it works:

1. To start, please pick up a complimentary set of “Boo” signs down at Armand Park in a black caldron under the pavilion. (These will be ready Tuesday evening, Oct. 13.)

2. Prepare a bag or Halloween bucket of goodies (think candy, treats, fall candles, glow sticks, stickers, wine, pumpkin beer, etc.), insert the “You’ve Been Booed” and “We’ve Been Booed” signs in your bucket, and get excited to “Boo” a favorite neighbor or two! Just drop off your bag or bucket of goodies on their front porch and leave them for them to find.

3. Once you receive a “Boo”, enjoy your goodies, place the “We’ve Been Booed!” sign in your window or on your front door, and then head on down to Armand Park to pick up another set of “You’ve Been Booed” and “We’ve Been Booed” signs to go in a bucket of goodies that you’ll prepare to surprise another neighbor!

4. When your basket of treats is ready, include the “Boo” signs and go secretly deliver the goodies to one or two neighbors who haven’t been “Booed!” yet! You’re, of course, welcome to “Boo” a family more than once if that’s what you chose to do but the goals is to share cheer throughout the entire neighborhood so share the love!

If you have questions, send an email to events@lmmna.org. Again, we’ll have “BOO” signs available for pick up in a black cauldron underneath the Armand Park pavilion. They’ll be ready Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Still planning your own Halloween traditions? Awesome! Here are some recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control on how to stay healthy and safe! And here are a few other suggestions:

• Non-participating trick or treat homes should leave porch lights off

• Participating trick or treat homes should wear mask and give candy away from threshold of door

• Alternatively, place “treat table” in front yard of spaced goodie bags, cups, or mini boxes for contact free

• Trick or Treaters should wear masks at all times

• Carry hand sanitizer

• Consider buying no touch candy grabbers to pass out candy

• Do not enter yards of homes with lights off

To join the fun, pick up a boo sign at Armand Park!

Lindbergh Rezoning Proposal

Zoning Review Board to Consider Rezoning Proposal for Neighborhood Properties

The city’s Zoning Review Board will consider an application to rezone three properties in Lindridge-Martin Manor. The next meeting is Nov. 5 beginning at 6 p.m. Neighbors are encouraged to attend to voice their opinions on the proposal.

This is the third of three meetings in October and November in which the proposal will be discussed and voted upon. The full schedule appears below.

The three properties in the proposal are at 910, 922, and 928 Lindbergh Drive.

Please note: For all virtual NPU-F meetings going forward, officials need to verify residency before residents can cast votes. We’ve posted full details on that process on our LMMNA NPU-F site.

We acknowledge that the process to verify residency is not ideal, but it’s necessary during this virtual time. For more information or for updates, send an email to npu@lmmna.org.

November 5 @ 6 p.m.
Zoning Review Board Meeting

• The ZRB will vote to support or deny Z-20-059; here are the procedures for ZRB proceedings;

• Any resident may sign up to speak at this meeting and all residents are strongly encouraged to attend; agenda now online.

• Go to Zoom or call 1-929-205-6099. When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 967 8773 4799 and the Password: 757803.

• There is a form for attendees to fill out and pre-register for this meeting. In the field for case number, enter Z-20-59. For case address, enter “910, 922, and 928 Lindbergh Drive.”

• The result of the vote will be forwarded to the Zoning Committee of the Atlanta City Council.

Previous Meetings Held:

October 14 @ 7 p.m.
NPU-F Zoning Committee and LMMNA Board

• Committee members to consider the rezoning application, Z-20-059, for 910, 922, and 928 Lindbergh Drive;

• The applicant, Bryan Warnock, wishes to rezone the properties from R-4 (9,000 sq. ft., 70-foot frontage lots) to R-4A (7,500 sq. ft., 50-foot frontage lots);

• All residents are strongly encouraged to attend and voice their opinions

• Go to Zoom or call 1-646-558-8656. When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 924-2044-2679

October 19 @ 7 p.m.
NPU-F October Meeting

• All residents are strongly urged to attend in order to voice their opinions, then there will be a vote to support or to deny the rezoning application, Z-20-059;

• To vote, all attendees must verify their residency status before noon Monday, Oct. 19. Full details on how to do this are posted here.

• The NPU’s recommendation to support or deny will be forward to the Zoning Review Board;

• All residents are strongly encouraged to attend; agenda now online.

• Go to Zoom or call 1-646-558-8656. When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 928-1513-1493

There is a proposal to rezone 910, 922, and 928 Lindbergh Drive.