Atlanta panel backs crime mapping for potential drug-free commercial zones in southwest Atlanta
Police and city planners would prepare reports for Campbellton Road and another area bounded by Bakers Ferry, MLK, Lynhurst, Cascade and Rogers roads.
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Police and city planners would prepare reports for Campbellton Road and another area bounded by Bakers Ferry, MLK, Lynhurst, Cascade and Rogers roads.
The housing impact statement projects 57 affordable homes. The unanimous committee recommendation is not final rezoning approval.

The held ordinance would limit data-center floor area to 350,000 square feet and require a retail component and closed-loop cooling.

The addition would generally follow the footprint of a 1969 home that already sits within the required 25-foot half-depth front yard.
The request would allow accessory floor area equal to 50.4% of the main structure, rather than 30%. Staff cites the lot’s limited size and width.
The proposal assigns business zoning to ten sites, single-family zoning to four and office-institutional zoning to one, contingent on annexation.
The Kirkwood plan seeks a 31-foot-4-inch front setback and six-foot west-side setback. Staff cites limited frontage and existing encroachments.
The recommended wording would also tie visitor activities to active farming. Council consideration is scheduled for October 6.
Draft minutes record unanimous approval as amended. Public Works reported mowing delays amid storm cleanup and added park maintenance.
Staff still seek a connecting sidewalk and accessible ramp, but the revised condition notes that the applicant does not control the adjacent property.
County comments identify available capacity at South Cobb’s treatment plant, but still require a line-capacity study.
The applicant proposes a 21-foot paved section with a 16-foot travel lane, linking the emergency-access route to project sidewalks.
The September 28 recommendation supports annexation, mixed-use zoning and a density variance, replacing the August report’s recommendation to table the requests.
The recommended residential minimum now uses 10% of apartment units rather than parking spaces; at least four commercial charging spaces remain.
Three Atlanta departments would inventory their bins, document condition and collection frequency, and identify underserved areas.
Unforeseen infrastructure conflicts required three change orders, including replacement of about 280 feet of 12-inch water main.
The resolution cites ongoing safety and public-health hazards; the agenda records a request, not an implemented cleaning service.
The amended purchase proposal is part of EcoFleet ATL, which supports electric vehicles and equipment for Public Works and Aviation.
The proposed agreement covers battery-electric vehicles and related equipment; the committee sought more information and further review.
The proposed Highland Electric Fleets agreement supports EcoFleet ATL; the committee recommended the amended measure by a 5–0 vote.
The proposed task force would also hold two public hearings and issue a final report within 180 days of its first meeting.
Customers would need evidence of a recording error, including a timely no-leak inspection; credits would be limited to one billing period every 18 months.

The Aviation budget lists two Class 7 walk-in utility trucks; the amended proposal received a 5–0 committee recommendation.
The held resolution would require regulatory recommendations, with a final report due within 180 days of the group's first meeting.
MARTA would remain responsible for its facilities; the proposal seeks supplemental city cleanup help at rail stops and bus shelters.
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