@AJC identifies four Dunwoody apartment complexes among the 272 most Dangerous Dwellings in the metro area. @bridgeinvgrp @TheSterlingGrp @TrinityPmTweets @RelatedCos @GAA_Tweets

The Atlanta Journal Constitution has had a year long investigative report on Dangerous Apartment Complexes in the Atlanta metropolitan area and this week they released their list of the 272 most dangerous apartment complexes.  Unfortunately the City of Dunwoody had four complexes listed in the report and they were listed because of crime risk, murders, code enforcement compliance issues, fire risks, and because a gas explosion leveled a building.

The series is well written as it shows the pitfalls of being a renter in a State where leases favor the owner and the lessee has little legal ramifications without bringing suit. It describes the lack of code enforcement in some jurisdictions and no minimum State standards requiring owners to maintain their rental properties, much less to keep them decent, safe or habitable.  The series highlights complexes that are Unsafe, Unhealthy, and Unlivable because of lack of regular maintenance and crime that happens in these areas.  

I will admit that Dunwoody has a few complexes with questionable reputations but crime has taken place in every complex in town but the Dunwoody Police Department is aware of criminal hot spots and is monitoring issues with both patrols, cameras and other technology.  The residents living in these complexes are hard working families with children living in the most affordable lodging they can find, in a school system that will offer their children a better opportunity then their parents had.  Much of the crime (and murders) happen because of outsiders traveling into the complex that are up to no good.  Dunwoody Police's manpower issues are improving and City Council continues to invest in our Department which hopefully is providing proper coverage ensuring everyone a safe place to live.

Dunwoody seems to be doing better that some other jurisdictions on code compliance oversight as in 2010, just two years into incorporation we set minimum standards, visited every apartment complex to educate management as to expectations and law; then we started to code compliance sweeps bringing them into compliance.  This year, we just increased the staffing level from two code enforcement officers to three in order to escalate the frequencies of these apartment inspections.

The Dunwoody City Council believes that every resident living within our borders should have a safe and livable home therefore our Multi-Family Code Compliance program does a regular comprehensive inspections (both exterior by City Staff & interior by certified inspectors) to evaluate code and life safety compliance.

City Council reviews the findings of Apartment Sweep's as completed by our code enforcement staff and I won't attach it in this blog post in case there is on going enforcement matter related to the report, but one of the complexes above had two code enforcement specialists there for close to a week and the final report is 90 pages long, 11 Mb in size with numerous code compliance issues documented with photos. The violations identified were cited and required to be repaired with our code enforcement following up with citations to be handled by Dunwoody Municipal Judges if issues were not corrected in a timely manner.  We do this to every apartment complex in the city limits, no matter the age, demographics or price point.

About a month ago, the City Council was provided a briefing by Code Compliance which highlights our apartment sweep program, vacant property maintenance, and short-term rental enforcement.

Code Enforcement Introduction and Overview (Shane Peeples)

I questioned whether I wanted to post this story, whether I wanted to name the complexes named (as there are others I am also concerned about) but in the end it is about transparency and self corrective behavior.  I want better oversight from the owners (that is why I tagged them in the title for Twitter to notify them of this post).  I want self reflection from the City of Dunwoody Administration both Police, Code Enforcement and City Council to ask what more could we be doing.  Finally I would like the State Legislature to review the laws that sometimes allow anonymous LLC's to take advantage of the most vulnerable segment of our society.  

I am hopeful that the issues identified at troublesome apartment complexes are addressed & the quality of life improves as no one deserves to live in an Unsafe, Unhealthy, and Unlivable apartment complex.

John

PS: I am still not endorsed by the Atlanta Board of Realtors or any other trade organization.

Dunwoody Glen
6800, 6750 and 6806 Peachtree Industrial, Dunwoody

Dunwoody Village
2311, 2313 and 2325 Dunwoody Crossing, Dunwoody

LaCota Apartments
6664 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. and other addresses from 6646-6698, Dunwoody

The Heights at Dunwoody, formerly Arrive Perimeter
2000 Asbury Square, Dunwoody

• Part 1: Unsafe. Unhealthy. Unlivable.
  • Interactive: A Violent Week
• Part 2: Making Money From Misery
  • Photo Essay: On The Brink
• Part 3: Tenants Beware
  • Explained: Anatomy Of A Lease
• Part 4: Outmatched and Overwhelmed
  • Code Enforcement: Disarray in DeKalb
  • Tax Dollars for 'Death Trap'
• Part 5: Introducing the AJC's List
  • Interactive list: Dangerous Complexes
  • Methodology: Creating the List
• About this investigation
  

AJC’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein is joined by the reporters Alan Judd and Willoughby Mariano, who led the Dangerous Dwellings investigation.  They discussed how this project got started, what thye found, and potential laws that could improve the situation.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday November 14, 2022

 DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 14, 2022 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page. 

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81098228615  or  phone 14702509358,,81098228615#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation 

Administration of Oaths of Office to Officer AbuBakarr Savage.

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed. 

City Manager's Report (Eric Linton)

Code Enforcement Introduction and Overview (Shane Peeples)

Approval of Establishing a Sinking Fund Reserve for Artificial Turf Fields

Approval of CARES 2 Budget Amendment

Approval of Proposed Legislative Agenda (Ted Burdo, Terminus Strategies, LLC)

Approval of a Project Agreement with the Perimeter Community Improvement District for the Ashford Dunwoody Path Phase 1 Construction

Approval of Funding Authorization for Construction of Ashford Dunwoody Commuter Trail Phase I

Approval of Lighting Agreement with Georgia Power for Ashford Dunwoody Path Phase 1 Streetlights

Approval of Facility Usage Agreements with the Athletic Association Partners

Adoption of Technology Policy (Ginger LePage)

Approval of Second Round of Qualified Grant Recipients - American Rescue Plan

FIRST READ: Consideration of a Text Amendment to Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages, to Adjust Alcohol Licensing Requirements  (Paul Leonhardt)

Approval of Funding Authorization for 5252 Trowbridge Drive Storm Repairs (Carl Thomas)

Capital Project Closeout and Reallocate Funding

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday Feb 25, 2019 - Austin Elem road / traffic signals, Storage Unit, Resolution against H.B.302 and Public Comment at meetings

Monday, February 25, 2019
Dunwoody City Hall
4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd

Dunwoody, GA 30338

6:00 p.m. - Watch Live

Agenda

Funding Authorization for Storm Drainage, Curb and Sidewalk Construction for the new Austin Elementary School - $760,750.00

Approval of a Contract for Traffic Signal Installation at the New Austin Elementary School - $171,660.00

SECOND READ:SLUP 19-01: Adevco Corporation, on behalf of Shallowford Road Storage, LLC, owners of 4444 N Shallowford Road, request a Special Land Use Permit per Chapter 27, Sec. 27-73 to permit a three story storage facility in the Office-Distribution (O-D) zoning district. The tax parcel ID is 18 344 03 001.

Resolution in Opposition to H.B. 302 - Preemption of Local Building Design Standards (Lynn Deutsch)

• Articles regarding HB 302 - AJC, Athens, Gainsville, Bibb County, Saporta Report, GMA

Rules and Procedures For City Council Meetings: Modifying the Order of City Council agenda items to move Public Comment to the beginning. (John Heneghan)

In a representative government trying to figure out what the citizens want, allowing and listening to what they have to say is an important concept of proper govenence, therefore the City of Dunwoody has always allowed public comment near the begining of our City Council meetings.  After several instances whereby the citizen public comment period was delayed for well over an hour because of various proclamations, reports and presentations; I am proposing that public comment be moved in front of these items.

Knowing that we sometimes have new Dunwoody Police Officers being swarn in and police officers recieving recognition, I am also proposing that because police shift change is at 6 pm (meeting start time) and that officers want to be in attendance to support their fellow officers, I have also suggested an item to make this happen so that our dedicated police force can either get out on the streets or go home to their families ASAP.   My proposal is a modest one whereby most nights like this Monday, public comment will be towards the very begining of the meeting becuse there are no proclamations, reports or presentations, but it corrects the issue in such a way that so that everyone no matter what is on the agenda can count on open public comment at the start of the meeting in a uniform and consistant manner.  John

City of Dunwoody Code Enforcement to give an update to the City Council on Monday.

City Presentation on Code Enforcement Activities

Report a Code Violation

The Code Compliance Division receives complaints from citizens reporting violations of the noise, zoning, and land development ordinances such as tall grass and residential parking restrictions.

All issues involving criminal activity should be directed to the Police Department , at 678-382-6900. For issues that may result in immediate harm to yourself, others, or property, please dial 9-1-1 immediately.
Please Note: the City of Dunwoody does not oversee sanitation services. Please contact DeKalb County Sanitation Services regarding residential or commercial sanitation services.
To report a code compliance issue, please email compliance@dunwoodyga.gov or call 678-382-6890.
When reporting a concern please have the following information ready:

• Address or description of the issue location
• Description of the specific issue
• Length of time you have been aware of the issue
• Any information regarding previous compliance actions taken by the city 

Please keep in mind that all complaints are public record and subject to the Georgia Open Records Act . Persons reporting a concern are not required to provide their name or contact information unless they wish to be contacted by our compliance official for follow-up information.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday October 8th

Monday, October 8, 2018
Dunwoody City Hall
4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd

Dunwoody, GA 30338

6:00 p.m. - Watch Live

 Agenda

Administration of Oath of Office to Officer Irma Hadziahmetovic 

Annual Report on Code Enforcement (James Lemoine)

Resolution-2019 Budget Adoption

Resolution Appointing a Member to Serve on the Sustainability Committee 

Resolution Appointing a Member to Serve on the Volunteer Coordinating Committee 

Approval MOA with GDOT and a Contract with Georgia Landscape Consultants for Landscape Installation on the North Peachtree Road Off Ramp

Approval of Agreement with ConnectSouth for Legislative Support (Chris Pike)

SECOND READ: Text Amendment to Chapter 16 re: Flood Plain Management

Approval of Contract Amendment for CSRA Probation Services, Inc. (Steve Queen)

Approval of an Annual Stormwater Inventory and Survey Contract (Carl Thomas)

Presentation and Consideration of Create Dunwoody Arts and Culture Master Plan (Jessica Guinn)

FIRST READ: Ordinance Authorizing the Granting of a Temporary Easement to Twelve24 Office, LLC for a Crane Swing Easement

Dunwoody City Council agenda for Monday May 7th, 2018

Monday, May 7th
Dunwoody City Hall
4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd

Dunwoody, GA 30338

6:00 p.m. - Watch Live

Agenda

Recognition of Dunwoody Police Department Officer of the Quarter and Employee of the Quarter.

FIRST READ: Amendment to Chapter 20: Review and Consideration of Text Amendment Regarding Standard Informational Signs.

Consideration of Amendment to City of Dunwoody Special Event Signage and Advertising Policy. Item missing from city packet - will request removal.

FIRST READ: Amendment to Chapter 8: Review and Consideration of Text Amendment Regarding Roof Inspections.

Approval of a Contract Amendment with Calyx Engineers and Consultants for the Mount Vernon Road at Vermack Road Intersection Improvement Project.

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Design Review Advisory Committee. 

Approval of a Construction Contract for Intersection Improvements at Mount Vernon Road and Vermack Road.

Sunday Night DHA meeting welcomes Dunwoody Code Enforcement Officer Tom LaPenna

DHA Board of Directors Meeting

Sunday, June 7, 2015 @ 7:30 P.M.
DeKalb Cultural Arts Center (Room 4)
5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338

Update on Dunwoody Code Enforcement – Tom LaPenna, please come and ask any and all questions on code enforcement.  To report a code compliance issue, please email compliance@dunwoodyga.gov or call 678-382-6890.

When reporting a concern please have the following information ready:

• Address or description of the issue location
• Description of the specific issue
• Length of time you have been aware of the issue
• Any information regarding previous compliance actions taken by the city 

Please keep in mind that all complaints are public record and subject to the Georgia Open Records Act . Persons reporting a concern are not required to provide their name or contact information unless they wish to be contacted by our compliance official for follow-up information.

City of Dunwoody
Frequent Code Violations

When a property owner or tenant is found to be in violation of the International Property Maintenance Code, the Zoning Ordinance, the Sign Ordinance, the Subdivision Regulations or the Tree Preservation Standards, they will be issued a warning giving them a set period of time to come into compliance. Failure to comply with the warning will result in the issuance of a citation to appear in court.

The following is a brief list of common concerns and the basic regulations for each issue:

• Commercial Vehicles, such as panel vans, school buses, or cargo vans or trucks may not be kept in residential zones. Only passenger cars, pick-up trucks or passenger vans may be parked in residential zones.
• Fences may only be 4-feet high in any street yard or 8-feet high in the interior side or rear yard. Please see Section 27-267 of the Zoning Ordinance for more information.  
• Garage Sales are allowed to occur up to two times per calendar year. Any additional sales require approval from the Community Development Director.
• Grass and Weeds must be maintained below ten inches in height. A courtesy notice may be issued when the grass height exceeds code. Residents will have ten days to come into code compliance or a citation may be issued.
• Junk Vehicles are any vehicles which are inoperable, or do not bear current tags. Junk vehicles may not be parked in residential zones.
• Residential Parking in a street yard on grass is not allowed in the city. Parking is only allowed on paved surfaces, including engineered pervious pavement. Gravel and patio blocks are not considered paved surfaces.
• Recreational Vehicles and trailers may only be parked to the side or in the rear of the residence, no closer than 20 feet to any lot line, or within a garage.  Recreational vehicles and trailers may not be parked in the front of the residence, even on a paved surface.
• Signs may not be erected or placed in the right of way, (roughly ten feet behind the curb), nor may they be placed on utility poles, trees, or fences. Prohibited signs include: portable signs, balloons, streamers, and air/gas filled figures.
• Swimming Pools shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair. Swimming pools, if neglected, can become a health hazard, resulting in insect-attracting stagnant water. Private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, containing water more than 24 inches in depth shall be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier at least 48 inches in height above the finished ground level measured on the side of the barrier away from the pool. Gates and doors in such barriers shall be self-closing and self-latching.

Dunwoody City Council Meeting Agenda for Monday August 12th

Monday, August 12th
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346

6:00 p.m. - Work Session

7:00 p.m. - Voting Meeting

Watch Live at 7 pm

Agenda 6 PM

Update on the CAD-to-CAD Interface Project.

Agenda 7 PM

Minutes from Aug 5th - Zoning Special Called

Economic Development Program Implementation and Future Development Overview.

Presentation of the YTD Financial Report for June 30, 2013.

Discussion of Emergency Notification Systems.

FIRST READ: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 25, Section 25-32: Possession, Use, or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages.

Discussion of City of Dunwoody City Code Chapters 27, Zoning, and 16, Land Development, and all Previous Amendments Thereto.

FIRST READ: Annual Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code.

Discussion of the Contract Amendment for Georgetown Park Construction.

Discussion of Design Contract for Chamblee Dunwoody Road at Spalding Drive

Discussion of the Contract Amendment for Mount Vernon Road at Vermack Road.

Discussion of Appointment of Members to Serve on Dunwoody Board of Ethics.

Discussion of Appointment of Members to Serve on Dunwoody Alcohol License Review Board.

Discussion of Appointment of Member to Serve on Convention & Visitors Bureau of Dunwoody.

Discussion of Appointment of Members to Serve on Dunwoody Construction Board of Appeals.

Is Dunwoody ready for legal home-based businesses? Preliminary City committees say Yes, Homeowners say No; City Council discusses it tonight and votes in several weeks.

 What is best for the Dunwoody community?

Is Dunwoody ready for legal home based businesses allowing customer contact?  Piano teachers & tutors add intrinsic value to the residential community but others may not, therefore should we allow the process to move forward as presented or should we create special exemptions for a small class of special businesses?

Should the City Council be allowed to have the ultimate power on all new large scale construction or would it be better to have more community involvement? 

Trees, how much regulation should there be for protection against of clear cutting or removal of large specimen trees or should the city code keep hands off your property rights in this area? 

If your neighbor can't see your boat parked on your property because of a fence, does it matter how close it is to your property line?

What is the harm if someone has more than four fish or houses a pet snake, should code enforcement really be involved in such petty things that will never be enforced? Are "pit bulls" bad or are the trainers of the animal the real issue?  Again, can the proposed zoning code be modified on the fly to "protect" the community from "undesirable" pets while not being overbearing?

Three separate City committee's have reviewed these documents and made suggestions for the next step in the process which takes place tonight at the Special Called City Council meeting at 6pm.  

Last night I attended the Dunwoody Homeowners Association meeting and it looks by the news article below that they also have some reservations on the zoning proposals being presented.  Do you?

I have listened to previous hearings, attended meeting and read many emails but please feel free to voice your opinions on the proposed zoning code if you feel strongly one way or another on the proposed changes.

Comments are open and my email address is John.Heneghan@DunwoodyGA.gov and the entire Dunwoody City Council can be reached at  councilmembers@dunwoodyga.gov

Thanks.

John

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DHA board votes to oppose two provisions of Dunwoody’s zoning rewrite

The board of the Dunwoody Homeowners Association is opposing two controversial provisions in a proposed rewrite of the city’s zoning and building codes.

Board members on Aug. 4 voted to oppose a proposal to allow the Dunwoody City Council to hear required zoning variances for a project as part of a rezoning package. The variances now are considered by the city Zoning Board of Appeals after the zoning is approved.

The DHA board also sided against a proposal to allow operators of home-based businesses to bring customers to their homes without a Special Land Use Permit.

Dunwoody city officials are considering an extensive revision of the city’s zoning and building codes. Dunwoody’s present codes were copied from DeKalb County when the city was creaed, city staff members say, and the rewrite is intended to make the codes reflect the needs and opinion of Dunwoody residents.
Proposed revisions to the code have been debated by several city commissions and a citizens’ “sounding board.” Dunwoody City Council is scheduled to debate the revisions Aug. 5, in a meeting set to begin at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 41 Perimeter Center East.  (See more in link above - Dunwoody Reporter)

Zoning Code Rewrite: More Absolute Power for the Council and Businesses in Your Backyard.

The rights and protections of single family homes and our residential neighborhoods out weighs the right for a person to run a business with customer contact in those neighborhoods. The argument about property rights is misplaced as ZONING itself limits ones use of their private property. If you bought or live in a single family home, you have the RIGHT that the neighborhood will stay that way.

The second issue involves a process called variances. Under the current code a landowner get a property rezoned by going through the public process, Community Council, Planning Commission and finally the City Council. Zoning changes what uses that you can develop on your property.

Variance on the other hand, alters the development guidelines for the projects that are being designed and ultimately built on these sights. Currently the City Council rezones and the Board of Appeals grant any variance. Having to Boards, both with some level of judicial powers allows a project to be considered and reviewed by to separate commissions each following different criteria in their respective review.

Without boring everyone, the new code will allow the city council to take over the power of the Board of Appeals.  (See more in link above - Dunwoody Farmer Bob).

Section 27-10.40 Household Pets
No more than 3 household pets may be kept on any lot in a residential zoning district, except that on lots exceeding 2 acres in area, one additional household pet may be kept for each additional acre of lot area in excess of 2 acres, up to a maximum of 10 household pets. Litters of animals of not more than 6 months of age are not counted for the purpose of calculating the total number of household pets on a lot in a residential zoning district.

Household pet means a domestic companion animal that is customarily kept for personal use and enjoyment including domestic dogs, domestic cats, canaries, parrots, parakeets, domestic tropical birds, hamsters and guinea pigs. Household pet does not include livestock, poultry, pot belly pigs, pit bulls, or snakes.

Draft Dunwoody Zoning Update & proposed Home Occupation Regulations

Draft Document to Date (209 pages)

Presentation from Jan 24th 2013

 

 

Dunwoody Government 101 - 8 Week Program

Details.

Classes are free to attend for City residents and run Tuesday evenings beginning September 25

 

Dunwoody, GA – August 10, 2012 – In an effort to strengthen the community’s knowledge of municipal operations, the City of Dunwoody proudly announces the debut of the Dunwoody Government 101 educational series. The Dunwoody Government 101 series is an eight week course designed to enhance residents’ understanding of city government and offers the community a chance to experience and discover the primary undertakings of the City.

Dunwoody’s Government 101 series will provide participants with a look inside each of the City’s departments through a lively blend of demonstrations, presentations, and tours, all conducted in a casual format at numerous sites throughout the City. Participants can expect to come away with a heightened awareness and knowledge of local government operations as well as a greater understanding of how to get involved in local civic and community affairs.

Classes for the eight-week Government 101 series will be held each Tuesday evening beginning September 25, and concluding Tuesday, November 13, 2012. The sessions are free to attend and open to Dunwoody residents over the age of 18. 

“This type of community education serves an important function in a democracy, especially in a large and complex society like ours,” said Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis.  “Our goal is to help create an informed and involved community and access to this information is all part of helping promote civic engagement and community collaboration.”

Interested participants should complete the Dunwoody Government 101 application which is available online at Dunwoodyga.gov, or at City Hall. Completed forms may be sent to Edie Damann at edie.damann@dunwoodyga.gov, dropped-off, or faxed to 678-382-6701. 

Class size is limited. Deadline for application submission is September 7, 2012.

Wanted: Building Inspector for City of Dunwoody

Dunwoody, Georgia
Begin Date: Friday, May 04, 2012
End Date: Friday, May 18, 2012
Building Inspector(s)

As a response to a steady increase in our workload, we are currently seeking experienced building inspectors. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, inspecting various facets of residential and commercial new construction to ensure compliance with all federal, state and city codes. Extensive knowledge of plumbing, electrical, structural and framing systems, along with appropriate certification from the International Code Council (ICC) is a must. Code enforcement experience is a plus. Customer service knowledge and computer literacy are necessary skills. Compensation includes competitive salary and benefits package.

Send resume to:
City of Dunwoody
Community Development Department
Attn: Building Inspector
41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 250
Dunwoody, GA 30346

Or email to: kevin.mcomber@dunwoodyga.gov
NO PHONE CALLS please.

Dunwoody discussions on Branding, Apartment Inspections, 911, Sidewalk Policy, Impact Fees

Monday, April 12th
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346
7:00 P.M.

City Council discussion on branding open to the public 5:30

Work Session Agenda

1. Branding services update.

2. Multi-family code compliance and sweeps discussion.

• a. Multi-Family Code Compliance and Inspections Policy.
• b. First Read: Ordinance to amend Chapter 7, Building Code, to add inspections of multifamily rental housing.
• c. First Read: Ordinance to amend Chapter 15, Business Occupation Tax, Licenses and Regulation, by adding a requirement for multifamily rental housing occupation tax certificate applicants.

3. Stream buffer exceptions discussion.

4. Discussion of Master Plan contract award - Dunwoody Village and Georgetown.

5. Enhanced 9-1-1 service provision update.

6. Sidewalk Improvement Policy.

7. Public Works Quarterly Report.

8. Discussion of Tilly Mill Road restriping options.

9. Community Incentives for Green Building Policy.

10. No Net Loss of Trees Policy.

11. LED Traffic Signals Policy.

12. Impact fees discussion.

13. Initiation of text amendment, Office-Institution Zoning District.

Video of March 8th Dunwoody City Council Work Session

Last nights work session meeting ran long to almost 11 pm with a short executive session.  The initial video timed out after 3 hours therefore I had to start a second video session for the last 20 minutes.  We followed the agenda but public comment lasted about 30 minutes and Councilman Ross added an agenda item on three new proposed bike routes through the city.  Besides talking about backyard chickens, we covered the important  topics of emergency medical services, a five year repaving plan, economic development and proposed a multi-family code compliance sweep.

 

March 8th Video - first 3 hours

March 8th Video - last 20 minutes

Agenda & Documents for Monday Dunwoody City Council meeting.

Monday, March 8th
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346
7:00 p.m. - Watch Live

Work Session Agenda

1. Emergency Medical Service response discussion.
2. Resolution opposing proposed changes to Class B airspace at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
3. Online disclosure reports discussion.
4. City of Dunwoody and Perimeter Community Improvement District (PCID) Cooperation Agreement.
5. Ordinance to amend Chapter 27, Article 4, Section 4-10.1 to include regulations for “Raising Backyard Chickens in Single Family Residence Districts.”
6. Ordinance to amend Chapter 15 re Regulation of taxi cabs.
7. Discussion of Mt. Vernon – Dunwoody Baptist to Sandy Springs linear park/path.
8. Five-year resurfacing plan discussion.
9. Multi-family housing code compliance discussion.
10. Economic Development discussion.
11. Green Building Policy Discussion.
12. Motorized carts discussion.
13. Off-duty police traffic control.
14. Impact fees discussion.

Trick or Treat Safety and the latest On the Beat, Dunwoody Police newsletter.

Shown below is the second issue of the Dunwoody Police - On the Beat newsletter which has good insights on Trick or Treating, Personal Safety Perspectives and an update on Code Enforcement.

In a separate e-mail from PEDS that I will share here, I was informed that according to a CDC repor  four times as many young pedestrians (ages 5 - 14) are killed on Halloween than any other evening of the year. On Halloween, children dressed in dark colors and in costumes that sometimes cover their eyes walk the streets at dusk when many adults are heading off to parties.  While young, excited trick-or-treaters may forget the rules of the road and be oblivious to the hazards, we as drivers must be vigilant.

"Tricks" for Drivers:

• Drive well below the posted speed limit.
• Don't use a cell phone while driving through neighborhoods. A single distraction could be tragic.
• Be extra alert when pulling in and out of driveways.
• Watch for children darting across streets, especially between parked cars. Do not pass other vehicles that have stopped in the roadway. They could be dropping off children.

"Tricks" for Parents:

• Make sure drivers can see the children. Give kids flashlights and glow sticks. Dress kids in bright colors or use reflective tape on their costumes.
• Use makeup, rather than masks, so children have a clear, unobstructed view of their surroundings.
• Be sure children know how to cross a street: look left, right, and left again before crossing.
• Instruct children to stay on sidewalks and to cross only at corners or crosswalks.
• Accompany your children as they trick or treat.
Dunwoody Police - One the Beat - Oct Issue