Comments on: Avondale Eyes Old Mill Property For Mixed Use http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/12/13/avondale-eyes-old-mill-property-for-mixed-use/ Decatur Georgia News, Events, Atlanta News Fri, 19 Sep 2014 02:02:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0 By: spreak http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/12/13/avondale-eyes-old-mill-property-for-mixed-use/#comment-78668 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:41:52 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-78668 Yes, the parcel is large, about 13 acres, some of which was already inside the Avondale city limits. The remaining 9 acres were annexed last night, at the request of the property owner.

Here is a link to more information: http://www.avondaleestates.org/fenner.html

]]> By: spreak http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/12/13/avondale-eyes-old-mill-property-for-mixed-use/#comment-78666 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:37:47 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-78666 Super negative comments, HDog. A few facts for consideration:

The planning, zoning, and annexation processes in Avondale work just like they do in Decatur .

The Mill property owner requested annexation by Avondale.

All parties worked together to develop the zoning which supports mixed use, including up to 400 apartments and another 150+ condos/townhouses.

My guess is that you did not come to City Hall to participate in the half dozen meetings held over the 12 months, co-sponsored by DeKalb Planning and Avondale Estates, to solicit the input of the business and residential communities on the type of development that folks would like to see on the property.

Finally, the City can’t “tell” anyone “what it is going to be” – the City can only adopt zoning that provides flexibilities that the property owner can use to market the old mill property to developers.

]]> By: MonarchRH http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/12/13/avondale-eyes-old-mill-property-for-mixed-use/#comment-78608 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:29:18 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-78608 It’s quite a large parcel, so I’m not too surprised that they are taking their sweet time figuring this out. When it comes to mixed used development sites, there are a lot of factors to consider:
Are we accommodating the community?
Are we applying ergonomic thinking to the overall design?
Are there zoning restrictions?

I’m looking forward to the answers to be provided by the town council……

]]> By: HDog http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/12/13/avondale-eyes-old-mill-property-for-mixed-use/#comment-78592 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:49:41 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-78592 Avondale is so business hostile.
It is tough to imagine why they are getting involved with the Fenner parcel, other than
Zoning changes. Currently their zoning and density regulations are more restrictive than surrounding areas.
It is private property, are they considering purchasing it?

If not why are they telling us what it is going to be?

The emanations (effluent?) from Avondale city Hall leaves me scratching my head much of the time.
Lotta talk not much measurable action…..

]]> By: Dave http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/12/13/avondale-eyes-old-mill-property-for-mixed-use/#comment-78430 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:08 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-78430 The old mill that is.

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