Saturday, January 23, 2021

Dunwoody City Council Meeting for January 25, 2021 (Kudos Officer J.B. Tate, Dunwoody Nature Center, CARES Funding, Chamblee Dunwoody Bridge, Sidewalks on Olde Village & Paving)

 

Monday, January 25, 2021
Dunwoody City Council Meeting - 6:00 PM
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338 and via Zoom

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Agenda - City Site Agenda

PUBLIC COMMENT
To take part in public comment, please send an email to publiccomment@dunwoodyga.gov. Include your name, your email address, and phone number. You will be placed on a first-come, first-served list for public comment. The first public comment section has a 30-minute time limit. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes. If time runs out, pre-registered speakers will be called on during the second public comment section toward the end of the meeting. If you don't pre-register, you can use the "raise hand" feature on zoom during the meeting to be added to the public comment list.

 Proclamation Recognizing Retired Police Officer J.B. Tate

Thank You for your wonderful service to our community!

  Presentation from the Dunwoody Nature Center (Michael Cowan)

 CARES – Small Business Grant Fund (Michael Starling)

Deferred by Applicant for next Month - SECOND READ: RZ 20-03: 84 Perimeter Center East Rezoning From the Current C-1 Conditional (Commercial) District to a PC-2 (Perimeter Center) District and SLUP 20-02 A): 84 Perimeter Center East Special Land Use Permits to Allow an Exception to Section 27-104(c), Figure 27-104-3, for an Increase in the Maximum Impervious Coverage From 65% (or 75% with Semi-pervious Cover) to a Total of 85% Coverage of Both Impervious and Semi-pervious Coverage and SLUP 20-02 B): 84 Perimeter Center East Special Land Use Permit From Chapter 27, Section 27-104(f)(2) to Allow Residential Use of Age-restricted Multi-family Housing. Section 27-104(f)(2) and  SLUP 20-02 C): 84 Perimeter Center East to allow an exception to Section 27-105(b)(2) to reduce the required Interior Side Yard Setback From 15 feet to 0 feet and to Reduce the Rear Yard Setback of 30 Feet to 10 Feet and  SLUP 20-2 D): 84 Perimeter Center East to Allow an Exception to Section 27-105(b)(2) to Allow Both Residential and Commercial Uses at the Street Facing Ground Floor Level for a Horizontal Length of 100 Feet From the Eastern Façade of the Multi-family Building That Will not be Service or Lobbies for Lodging. The Street Facing Ground Level of the Remainder of Multi-family Buildings Shall Contain Active Uses for a Minimum Depth of 10 Feet. 

Enhancements to Chamblee Dunwoody Road Bridge Over I-285 (Michael Smith)

 Funding Authorization for Sidewalk Construction on Olde Village Run and Olde Village Lane (Michael Smith)

Approval of a Contract Extension with Blount Construction for 2021 Road Resurfacing (Michael Smith)

Friday, January 8, 2021

Dunwoody City Council Meeting for January 11, 2021 (Outdoor Dining, Spruill, Art Commission, Legislative Priorities, Zoning changes, Cares Funding, MARTA, Economic Incentives)

Monday, January 11, 2021
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338 and via Zoom

Dunwoody City Council Meeting - 6:00 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/84929262378

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Webinar ID: 849 2926 2378

Agenda - City Site Agenda

PUBLIC COMMENT
To take part in public comment, please send an email to publiccomment@dunwoodyga.gov. Include your name, your email address, and phone number. You will be placed on a first-come, first-served list for public comment. The first public comment section has a 30-minute time limit. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes. If time runs out, pre-registered speakers will be called on during the second public comment section toward the end of the meeting. If you don't pre-register, you can use the "raise hand" feature on zoom during the meeting to be added to the public comment list.

 Presentation from Spruill Center for the Arts

FIRST READ: RZ 20-03: 84 Perimeter Center East Rezoning From the Current C-1 Conditional (Commercial) District to a PC-2 (Perimeter Center) District and SLUP 20-02 A): 84 Perimeter Center East Special Land Use Permits to Allow an Exception to Section 27-104(c), Figure 27-104-3, for an Increase in the Maximum Impervious Coverage From 65% (or 75% with Semi-pervious Cover) to a Total of 85% Coverage of Both Impervious and Semi-pervious Coverage and SLUP 20-02 B): 84 Perimeter Center East Special Land Use Permit From Chapter 27, Section 27-104(f)(2) to Allow Residential Use of Age-restricted Multi-family Housing. Section 27-104(f)(2) and  SLUP 20-02 C): 84 Perimeter Center East to allow an exception to Section 27-105(b)(2) to reduce the required Interior Side Yard Setback From 15 feet to 0 feet and to Reduce the Rear Yard Setback of 30 Feet to 10 Feet and  SLUP 20-2 D): 84 Perimeter Center East to Allow an Exception to Section 27-105(b)(2) to Allow Both Residential and Commercial Uses at the Street Facing Ground Floor Level for a Horizontal Length of 100 Feet From the Eastern Façade of the Multi-family Building That Will not be Service or Lobbies for Lodging. The Street Facing Ground Level of the Remainder of Multi-family Buildings Shall Contain Active Uses for a Minimum Depth of 10 Feet.

Resolution Extending Temporary Outdoor Restaurant Operations

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the City of Dunwoody Art Commission

Resolution Establishing the 2021 Dunwoody Legislative Priorities for State of Georgia

SECOND READ: RZ 20-04: 301 & 303 Perimeter Center N rezoning From the Current OCR Conditional (Office-Commercial-Residential) District to a PC-2 (Perimeter Center) District and SLUP 20-01: 301 & 303 Perimeter Center N Special Land Use Permit to Allow for a Secondary Education Use From Section 27- 104(6)

Resolution - Approval of Budget Amendment for CARES 2 Fund; Ratification of Economic Development Grant Recipients; Increase in Not-for-Profit Funding; and Appropriations for Partner Programs

Resolution Supporting Public Support for Public Transportation and Entreat MARTA to Restore Essential Service to the City

Economic Development Incentive Policy

Development Authority Discussions - should multi-family residential ever be eligible for Tax Abatement - November 19 Meeting and December 10 Meeting

High Street Phase 1 screenshot from Nov 19 and High Street Economic Benefit / Abatement

High Street Conditions of Zoning and Development Plans (at least in Aug 19)

City of Dunwoody - Mission, Vision and Values

 

Mission Statement  

The mission of the City of Dunwoody is to provide the highest quality of life for those who live, work or play in our community and to foster an environment where business can prosper. We will serve all stakeholders in a transparent manner with resourceful, efficient, progressive and professional leadership.

Vision 

Dunwoody is a city located in metro Atlanta, in northern DeKalb County, Georgia. Dunwoody o officially incorporated as a city on December 1, 2008. The City of Dunwoody will provide quality service to its citizens and support the largest economic engine in the Southeast by planning in a careful and thoughtful manner. The City of Dunwoody will be inventive, transparent and embrace responsible progress, tempered by the city’s rich history and strong desire to maintain a close and vibrant community atmosphere that values family life and the entrepreneurial spirit. The City of Dunwoody will continue to support and nurture a community dedicated to the preservation of family, education, religious institutions, and the environment.

Values 

Goals  
The goals of the City of Dunwoody and its governing body are to make Dunwoody a better community, built on mutual respect and trust, and to promote and maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct among all involved in City government – elected officials; City staff; volunteers; and members of the City’s boards, commissions, and committees.

Preamble 
The proper operation of democratic government requires that decision-makers be independent, impartial, and accountable to the people they serve. The City of Dunwoody representatives intends to act pursuant to the ethics as delineated in the Charter in order to promote and maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct in the City's government. All elected and appointed officials, City employees, volunteers, and others who participate in the City's government will subscribe to those ethics, understand how it applies to their specific responsibilities, and practice its values in their work. Because we seek public confidence in the City's services and public trust of its decision-makers, our decisions, and our work must meet the most demanding ethical standards and demonstrate the highest levels of achievement in following this code.

As the governing body of the City of Dunwoody, we represent as follows:

(1) As representatives of the City of Dunwoody, we will be ethical.
(a) We are trustworthy, acting with the utmost integrity and moral courage.
(b) We are truthful, do what we say we will do, and are dependable.
(c) We will make impartial decisions, free of bribes, unlawful gifts, narrow political interests, and financial and other personal interests that impair the independence of our judgment and actions.
(d) We will be fair, distributing benefits and burdens according to consistent and equitable criteria.
(e) We will extend equal opportunities and due process to all parties in matters under consideration. If we engage in unilateral meetings and discussions, we do so without making voting decisions.
(f ) We will show respect for persons, confidences, and information designated as "confidential."
(g) We will use our title(s) only when conducting official City business, for information purposes, or as an indication of background and expertise, carefully considering whether we are exceeding or appearing to exceed our authority.

(2) As representatives of the City of Dunwoody, we will be professional.
(a) We will apply our collective knowledge and expertise to our assigned activities and to the interpersonal relationships that are part of our job in a consistent, con dent, competent, and productive manner.
(b) We will approach our job and work-related relationships with a positive attitude.
(c) We will keep our professional knowledge and skills current and growing.

(3) As representatives of the City of Dunwoody, we will be service-oriented.
(a) We will provide friendly, receptive, and courteous service to everyone.
(b) We will be attuned to, and care about, the needs and issues of citizens, public officials, and city workers.
(c) In our interactions with constituents, we will be interested, engaged, and responsive.

(4) As representatives of the City of Dunwoody, we will be fiscally responsible and transparent.
(a) We will make decisions with prudent consideration of their financial impact, taking into account the long-term financial needs of the City, especially its financial stability which are transparent to the City residents and businesses.
(b) We will demonstrate concern for the proper use of City assets (e.g., personnel, time, property, equipment, funds) and follow established procedures.
(c) We will make good financial decisions that seek to preserve programs and services for City residents.

(5) As representatives of the City of Dunwoody, we will be organized.
(a) We will act in an efficient manner, making decisions and recommendations based upon research and facts, taking into consideration short and long term goals.
(b) We will follow through in a responsible way, keeping others informed, and responding in a timely fashion.
(c) We will be respectful of established City processes and guidelines.

(6) As representatives of the City of Dunwoody, we will be communicative.
(a) We will convey the City's care for and commitment to its citizens.
(b) We will communicate in various ways that we are approachable, open-minded and willing to participate in the dialogue.
(c) We will engage in effective communication, by listening carefully, asking questions, and determining an appropriate response which adds value to conversations.

(7) As representatives of the City of Dunwoody, we will be collaborative.
(a) We will act in a cooperative manner with groups and other individuals, working together in a spirit of tolerance and understanding.
(b) We will work towards consensus building and gain value from diverse opinions.
(c) We will accomplish the goals and responsibilities of our individual positions while respecting our roles as members of a team.
(d) We will consider the broader regional and Statewide implications of the City's decisions and issues.

(8) As representatives of the City of Dunwoody, we will be progressive.
(a) We will exhibit a proactive, innovative approach to setting goals and conducting the City's business.
(b) We will display a style that maintains consistent standards but is also sensitive to the need for compromise, "thinking outside the box," and improving existing paradigms when necessary.
(c) We will promote intelligent and thoughtful innovation in order to forward the City's policy agenda and City services.