Opening remarks – the meeting was called to order at 7:30pm.
Approval of September Meeting Notes – The meeting notes were approved without objection.
City/State/School /Other Elected Officials
SAND Activity Updates
Ormewood Makers Festival, October 18 – Noah Trepper gave an update on the festival and made a request for additional volunteers
SMAWG Update – Brent Huff gave an update on SMAWG activities
- 1-20 Moreland Avenue interchange is currently in Phase 2 and is on track for complete in ~18 months
- Sidewalk improvements along Moreland Ave by ATLDOT are in final planning stages
- Crosswalks are on track for final installation by summer 2026
- Skyhaven and United intersection alignment is proceeding
SAND 2025 Elected positions open. 2026 election upcoming for all positions.
- Vice President
- Committee chairs
SAND 2026 Elections will be held at the SAND meeting on December 11.
Matters for Voting: Applications can be accessed on the NPU-W website
U-25-029 – 850 Ormewood Avenue – Applicant Rachel Salmons for The Nest Nursery School: Applicant seeks a special use permit to operate a daycare facility. LUZ result – Pending.
- A motion to call the question failed, lacking a 2/3 majority
- A motion to deny the application failed 30 In Favor 37 In Opposition
- A motion to approve the application with amendments failed 30 In Favor 30 in Opposition
- A motion to approve the application without amendments passed 38 In Favor 21 In Opposition
V-25-192 – 1166 Woodland Avenue – Applicant Jordan Parker for owner Mary Katherine Shaw: Applicant seeks a variance to reduce the North side yard setback from 7 feet to 3 feet. LUZ result: Pending – Motion to recommend support was approved without objection.
Z-25-063 – An ordinance by Councilmember Jason Dozier to prohibit the use of barbed wire and razor wire along public rights of way in all zoning districts. LUZ result: pending – A motion to support was approved without objection.
Matters for review and comment
- MSD-25-24 – Minor Subdivision Application for 1190 Morely Avenue
- SAND Bylaws Language Review
Neighborhood Announcements
- Hearts Behind the Badge
Upcoming Community Meetings
- NPU-W General Body meeting – October 15 at 7:00pm
- SAND meeting – November 13
Closing Remarks
Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned at 11:01pm.
