Development
Anti-Walmart rally
From a representative of Good Growth DeKalb [This posting does not constitute an endorsement by the CHCA Board. Click here to see other postings on the issue.]: There will be a rally for those that oppose Walmart at Suburban Plaza at N. Decatur Rd./Scott Blvd./Medlock Rd. Intersection in Decatur FRI., JAN. 20 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Good Growth DeKalb (GGD) has formed to help residents promote healthy economic development. GGD supporters will rally on four Fridays: Jan. 20 & 27, Feb. 3 and 10.
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Suburban Plaza redevelopment moves forward
From the Patch: "With Variance Approval, Suburban Plaza Redevelopment Moves Forward. Selig Enterprises, the center's owner, now moves into the planning and engineering process, though no timetable has been set, a Selig senior vice president said...." [Read more]
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Commissioner Gannon on Walmart
Re-posted with permission from commissioner Kathie Gannon. These comments were originally sent in response to an inquiry from the Emory Grove neighborhood: "Thank you for writing Commissioner Gannon regarding the Wal-Mart parking variance. This issue will be brought before the Board of Zoning Appeals on December 14th at 1 PM in the Maloof Auditorium. Neither Commissioner Gannon nor the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will have an opportunity to vote on the request. The decision is being made by a group of 7 DeKalb County citizens that serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals. This Board meets monthly to consider requests for special exceptions and variances. The zoning ordinance specifies the criteria that the Board of Zoning Appeals must apply to determine the merits of the request.
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Notes on Walmart variance hearing 12/14/11
Re-posted with permission. From Michelle Page-Rivera via Clairemont Great Lakes Neighborhood Association. "I attended the Walmart hearing today out of general curiosity. Hearing was related to Seligs request for a variance to reduce the current number of parking spaces at the future Walmart location. Parking would be split between surface parking and underground parking. After much heated discussion among the Board, the request was approved.
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MANA E-Newsletter - 12/15 Update on Suburban Plaza
From the Medlock Area Neighborhood Association: Dear neighbors,Earlier today, the DeKalb County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved Selig Enterprises' special exception to reduce parking; this vote clears the way for the next stage in the redevelopment of Suburban Plaza. It was a very contentious meeting as many people felt it was their only venue for stating how they feel about Walmart. As noted elsewhere, Suburban Plaza is already zoned for a big box store with Walmart's specs and the ZBA could only vote to do one of three things: accept the request, reject it, or defer it for later consideration. The ZBA voted to accept the request with conditions (see below).
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December MANA E-Newsletter - Suburban Plaza
From the Medlock Area Neighborhood Association. CHCA is working with MANA on this.
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Decatur residents' meeting re: Walmart at Suburban Plaza
From North Druid Hills Patch: "Decatur Residents Question Walmart, Suburban Plaza Developers. Developers say Walmart would be "Decatur funky" in style...." Read more.
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Emory Village Update : 1 hour parking, PEDS award
From the Alliance to Improve Emory Village
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Walmart in Suburban Plaza? tell us your concerns
We will be representing CHCA at a meeting with our commissioner. If you have any concerns, comments, or questions regarding Walmart moving into Suburban Plaza, please email us at info AT clairmontheights.org
As an example, North Decatur Heights recently published this list on their website.
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Walmart meeting reports
Four reports so far: MANA, Patch, Dean Tarrell's Tweets, Jim Smith's notes.
1.) From MANA:
A.) Re: our November 2 meeting, we are typing up our notes about the meeting and will share those in the very near future. Thank you all for a great meeting! If you have questions or comments, please email medlockassoc@gmail.com [See their blog for] a few images shared by the Selig and Walmart representatives who attended the meeting. Click to enlarge. Please note that these are concepts and not finalized versions. Your feedback is welcome.
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