From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Mon Apr 4 15:34:04 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 10:34:04 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Park Committee Meeting, Apr 05 Message-ID: <16605164.1112625244260.JavaMail.root@wamui09.slb.atl.earthlink.net> Parks Committee, Lake Claire Garden Club, (and other Lakers and Claires): Come One and Come All to the Spring Parks Committee meeting: - 2005 April 05 Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Sari McCorkle's house, 1845 Almeta Avenue (down at the bottom of the hill, next to Lake Claire Park) Issues to be discussed: - Gazebo rehabilitation (design, selection, funding options, ways to involve neighborhood carpenter and construction-savvy volunteers). - Bulletin board installation (selecting a site and volunteer help, please note that materials are already available). - Obtaining city approval of the above projects. - Appointment of a park-city liaison and the status of the kudzu eradication project. Our hostess, Sari, says that she will provide some munchies and wine (for adults), but it will not be fancy as she does not want to have leftovers. So if anyone wants to contribute on the refreshments front, please contact Sari. We want to start at 7:00 p.m. and be done by 8:00 p.m!! So please give us an hour of your time. See you there, Carol Mercer From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Mon Apr 18 18:36:52 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:36:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Meeting Reminder: Apr 21 Message-ID: <20756005.1113845812677.JavaMail.root@wamui09.slb.atl.earthlink.net> The next LCN meeting is 2005 April 21 Thursday 7:00 p.m. at the Frazer Center; use the entrance at north end of Ridgewood Road. New and long-time neighbors equally welcome! Social Time with pizza and beverage 6:30-7:00. AGENDA (* denotes a issue which may be voted on) + Welcome and "Good News" - Mary Norwood, Atlanta City Council - John Randolph Naugle, Atlanta "City of Peace" campaign + Current Issues - Discussion: newsletter costs - Identify funding projects 2005 - Special Public Interest zoning district for Lake Claire - Dues drive/fundraising - Discussion: Donation to Frazer Center for forest work (impact of storm water from neighborhood streets) - Olmsted Linear park donation, $500 * - Freedom Park Conservancy donation, $500 * - Spring Fling funding, up to $250 * - Renovation of pavilion in Lake Claire Park, $1000 * + Officers' & Volunteers' Reports - Zoning/Planning. Variance: Chuck Britain, 446 Hardendorf Ave, seeks reduction in front yard setback although original house footprint is nonconforming under current zoning + New Business A web version of the current newsletter can be downloaded at: http://www.lakeclaire.org/letter/2005-04.pdf From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Mon Apr 25 17:24:19 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:24:19 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] 591-601 Harold Avenue Message-ID: <21028599.1114446259345.JavaMail.root@wamui08.slb.atl.earthlink.net> Two letters regarding 591, 595 and 601 Harold Avenue: --------------------------------- April 20, 2005 Dear Lake Claire Neighbors, I want to provide you with information regarding two important upcoming events -- one in Lake Claire, and the other in District 5 at large. First, I am pleased to announce that the real estate closing for the acquisition of the properties at 591, 595 and 601 Harold Avenue is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 2005. I particularly want to thank Dan White and Kathy Evans for their dedication and perseverance in working with the City (for over a year) to ensure that this much desired result became a reality. In acknowledgement of this important event, I would like to work with the Lake Claire Neighborhood Association to coordinate a commemoration -- and celebration -- of this new greenspace addition to the community. Since I would like to host this event during the month of May, please forward your ideas and suggestions to me, no later than April 30, 2005. Second, the Fourth Annual District 5 Tire Round-Up will occur this Saturday, April 23, 2005. Each year, in honor of Earth Day, I provide this event as a means of helping rid our community of illegally dumped tires. We will accept tires from District 5 communities from 9am until noon and I will share the location of the tire drop-off shortly. I look forward to seeing you there! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please call my office at 404-330-6048. Sincerely, Natalyn Mosby Archibong Atlanta City Council District 5 --------------------------------- April 22,2005 To: Natalyn Mosby Archibong Councilmember District 5 City of Atlanta Dear Natalyn, On behalf of the residents of Lake Claire I would like to thank you and your entire staff for the all your efforts in acquiring the tract of land on Harold Avenue as green space to be protected and preserved forever. Our two year struggle to stop inappropriate development has culminated in an outcome no one even thought to consider at the outset of this process. The dedicated efforts of neighborhood residents working closely with you and your staff have saved all the mature hardwood trees as well as safeguarded the spring fed stream that originates on that site. The possibilities to demonstrate low cost storm water management techniques, the possible creation a living laboratory for the planting of native flowers and shrubs, and the preservation of the Frazer Forest corridor to Harold Avenue are immediate and potential achievements we can all celebrate. We in Lake Claire look forward to future collaboration with you on similar efforts within district 5. Thank you. Dan White, President Lake Claire Neighbors From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Tue May 17 15:48:35 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 10:48:35 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Meeting Reminder: May 19 Message-ID: <27335759.1116341315954.JavaMail.root@wamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net> The next LCN meeting is 2005 May 19 Thursday 7:00 p.m. at the Frazer Center; use the entrance at north end of Ridgewood Road. New and long-time neighbors equally welcome! Social Time with pizza and beverage 6:30-7:00. AGENDA (* denotes a issue which may be voted on) + Welcome and "Good News" - DeKalb County Tax Assessor, Eugene James (SEE MORE BELOW) - Dirk Butterbusch, Candler Park Market Donation + Current Issues - Discussion of support for "Atlanta: City of Peace Campaign" - Discussion of Donation to Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, $1000 - Identify funding projects 2005 - Special Public Interest zoning district for Lake Claire, Roger Swift - LCN and its role in tree appeals - Dues drive/fundraising - Discussion of Harold Ave greenspace funding, $1000 + Officers' & Volunteers' Reports - Zoning/Planning. Benjamin Franzen-515 Clifton Rd, seeks reduction in side yard setback because original house footprint is non-conforming under current zoning. + New Business A web version of the current newsletter can be downloaded at: http://www.lakeclaire.org/letter/2005-05.pdf ------------- Property Appraisal Presentation Mr. Eugene James, Chief Appraiser for DeKalb County is going to be the guest speaker. He is to arrive about 7:45 p.m. and speak then do a question and answer. He has a good power point presentation about the tax digest, how the county obtains the values etc. He is also going to discuss the infill housing. The regular LCN meeting will be from 7:00 - 7:45 p.m., then he will talk. That way there will not be a time limit. From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Wed May 18 19:50:54 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 14:50:54 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Infill Housing Task Force, May 24 Message-ID: <23857964.1116442254485.JavaMail.root@wamui-blood.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Infill Housing Task Force meeting 2005 May 24 Tuesday Are you troubled with the scale of in-fill housing? Or are you worried that local governments will trample on your private property rights? Find out what is happening, and voice your input. Below is an announcement from Councilor Norwood. ---------------------------- May 18, 2005 Dear Neighbors: As you know, I have been working on infill housing in order to protect our neighborhoods while providing for their orderly and appropriate redevelopment. You are cordially invited to attend the next meeting of the Infill Housing Task Force, which will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. in Committee Room 2 on the Second Floor of City Hall. The agenda will include the following: 1) A Summation of the materials presented to the Task Force during the course of our work. 2) A Presentation from the Department of Planning & Community Development as to their recommendations and timeline for proposed regulations. 3) The DeKalb County Infill Committee will present their proposed regulations. 4) These presentations will be followed by public comment. Your presence--and your input--are most welcome. Sincerely, Mary Norwood 55 Trinity Avenue SW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 330-6302 mnorwood@atlantaga.gov http://www.marynorwood.com/ From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Wed Jun 1 22:47:35 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 17:47:35 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Art in Freedom Park, June 05 Message-ID: <1722763.1117662455557.JavaMail.root@wamui-andean.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Art in Freedom Park official opening: 2005 June 05 ------------------------------------ Art in Freedom Park Update Art in Freedom Park debuted on Sunday May 1 with the unveiling of twenty sculptures and site specific installations. In addition to the installations, opening day celebrations included nine performances. The day started with a May Day dance by the community and students from The Waldorf School of Atlanta around Corrina Mensoff's Maypole. An afternoon of performances by One People Voice Company, Z-Axis, Nu South Subterraneans, Kevin Dunn, Brad Michalove Andrews & MB, Beacon Dance Company, Lowlife Puppet Theater, films by Neil Fried and the lighting of the Tunnel of Transformation on Freedom Park hill kept everyone entertained into the evening. The official opening of Art in Freedom Park is scheduled for Sunday June 5 when the final 13 installations will be unveiled. Festivities will again include many exciting performances that will run from 2:00 =96 9:00 on the hill east of Moreland Avenue near Druid Place. Please come out to help us celebrate the successful initiation of Art in Freedom Park and also to enjoy both the installed pieces and performances. A detailed schedule of performances along with a map of installations and pictures of the artworks and the May 1 events can be found at http://www.artinfreedompark.org Art in Freedom Park is the first of a series of public art installations within Freedom Park. It was made possible through the hard work of the Art in Freedom Park task force which is a committee of the Freedom Park Conservancy. Members of the task force have put in many hours to make this event possible and are looking for individuals willing to volunteer to help with the exhibition as we move forward. We need people that are able to help raise funds, perform public relations, write grants, and maintain the areas around the installations. Persons interested in getting involved should contact the Art in Freedom Park task force at artinfreedompark@yahoo.com - Eric Dusenbury From newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org Wed Jun 15 14:53:14 2005 From: newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org (newscast@lists.lakeclaire.org) Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 09:53:14 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [LCN Newscast] Meeting Reminder: Jun 16 Message-ID: <3262975.1118843594820.JavaMail.root@wamui-blood.atl.sa.earthlink.net> The next LCN meeting is 2005 June 16 Thursday 7:00 p.m. at the Frazer Center; use the entrance at north end of Ridgewood Road. New and long-time neighbors equally welcome! Social Time with pizza and beverage 6:30-7:00. AGENDA (* denotes a issue which may be voted on) + Welcome and "Good News" - Tiffany Brown, Candidate for Mayor of Atlanta - Cynthia Byrd Turner-Director Frazer Center - Dekalb Infill Task Force Meeting June 29 7-9pm Maloof Auditorium in Decatur + Current Issues for discussion only - Identify funding projects 2005 - Dues drive/fundraising - LC Park Pavillion Update - Memorandum of Understanding with City of Atlanta for Harold Ave Greenspace + Voting items* - Donation $1000 Clifton Sanctuary Ministries - Designate $1000 for Harold Ave Green space - LCN authorizes Exec Comm to file Tree Appeals when necessary + Officers' & Volunteers' Reports - Zoning/Planning. Dinkins, 2055 McLendon Ave, seeks reduction in side yard setback + New Business A web version of the current newsletter can be downloaded at: http://www.lakeclaire.org/letter/2005-06.pdf