CITY OF AVONDALE ESTATES Fenner Dunlop Property Stakeholders Public Meeting February 25, 2010

Agenda Review of existing conditions with observations Review of AE Plans Existing Issues – Land Use, Zoning Fenner Dunlop property Property Site Issues FD Site Visit Observations – Adaptive Uses Vision – Public Participation Next Steps Questions Adjourn

City of Avondale Estates Existing Conditions

Neighborhood Housing

Observations Aging housing stock Pleasant tree canopy Sidewalks-pedestrian friendly Greenspace/Lake are strong amenities Principles of Good neighborhoods exist Strong/Viable City - “Charming Place” Diversity of housing architecture

Tudor Village

Observations Strong Architectural theme Unique character/sense of place Clock and lake serves as “focal” points Need additional investments/maintenance Important to expand commercial tax base Consider installation of underground utilities Need stronger design themes as you move from the Historic Tudor Village.

Existing Businesses College Avenue N. Claredon/Laredo Pine St. Pine St./College Ave.

Observations Typical strip commercial development Lack of streetscape Vehicular oriented Not pedestrian friendly Mixture of signage styles/types More overhead utilities

Pedestrian/Vehicle Access

Observations Existing narrow streets and small blocks Lack of continuous sidewalks Pursue Avondale By-Pass Few east/west connections north of Avondale Rd No connection with Franklin St. and Clarendon Ave. Possible greenway entrance

Existing Plans Review

REDEVELOPMENT PLAN/ TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT #1 AVONDALE ESTATES DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN FENNER DUNLOP MARKETING PACKAGE CITY OF AVONDALE ESTATES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Goal The goal of the City of Avondale Estates is to revitalize its commercial core

Vision The vision of Downtown Avondale Estates is a unique pedestrian oriented small town center catering to the shopping and services needs of residents and visitors

Mission (Fenner Dunlop Property) Create mixed use Pedestrian friendly Land use Vehicle access DiversityCommunityService Preserve

Zoning/ Land Use Maps

City of Avondale Estates Zoning Map Project Site

Zoning Maps Avondale Estates Zoning MapDeKalb County Zoning Map

Zoning M-Industrial (DeKalb County) – Primarily Manufacturing Warehousing and Distribution Offices and Retail Uses – Development Standards Max lot coverage 80 % -Max building height 5 stories C-2 Commercial (DeKalb County) – Primarily Heavy and Light Commercial Uses Office and Retail Uses – Development Standards – Max lot coverage 80% - Max building height 2 stories CBD- Central Business District (Avondale Estates-Tudor Village Area) – Preserve downtown character – Permitted uses Offices, retail, single family attached/detached (zero lot line) Regulation prohibits more than 250 individual residential units in entire downtown area – Development Standards Maximum building coverage 90% Maximum façade height is 24 feet and building height of 35 feet

Fenner Dunlop Property Site

City of Avondale Estates Project Site location PROJECT SITE

Fenner Dunlop Property Existing Acreage /Site Layout

Fenner Dunlop Property Site Unincorporated Dekalb Oak Street Parry Street Laredo Dr Clarendon City of Avondale Estates Project Site in Unincorporated Dekalb County Publix Site Franklin Street

Fenner Dunlop Property Site Issues

Issues Existing limit on residential living in CBD zoning of 250 individual units Lack of transportation grid Transportation limited due to poor circulation for pedestrians and vehicles Incorporating new development with Tudor Village theme Catalyst project to stimulate CBD Development consistent with market and development trends

Fenner Dunlop Property Site Visit Observations

Adaptive Reuse Existing Buildings New Construction Redevelopment of Fenner Dunlop Property

Small Town Charm

Mixed Use Development

Family Community Life Center

Assisted Living Center

Hotel/Conference Center Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, VA Quaker Square, Akron, OH Stone Manor Hotel, Kidderminster, UK Grange Moor Hotel, UK

Charter School

What is your vision? What suggestions do you have to strengthen the downtown area? What specific suggestions do you have for the Fenner Dunlop site?

Public Participation Sign out a camera Take pictures from February 26 - March 7 Return camera to AE representative on Monday, March 8 th by 5pm

NEXT STEPS

Next Steps Stakeholders/Public Meeting February 25 th, :30 P.M. City of Avondale Estates City Hall Visual Preference Survey March 18 th, :30 P.M. City of Avondale Estates City Hall

Next Steps Planning and Zoning Board April 19, 2010 City of Avondale Estates City Hall 6 PM Board Of Commissioners April 26, 2010 City of Avondale Estates City Hall 6PM

QUESTIONS

City of Avondale Estates 21 North Avondale Plaza Avondale Estates, Georgia DeKalb P & D Department 330 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue, 5 th floor Decatur, Georgia