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Do You Have Annexation Questions?

Decatur Metro | August 30, 2012

Deanne wrote in with some questions she had about the annexation discussion currently going on inside the walls of city hall and I wondered whether this might be a good opportunity to open up the floor to other outstanding questions you have about the city commission’s current push to evaluate whether Decatur should annex anymore property along its borders.

For now, here are Deanne’s questions…

1) Will the folks in the residential corridors next to the commercial properties have a vote? And do they only have to “win” 1 route to Suburban Plaza to take it?
2) What are City’s reasons for considering [annexing] UMCH [United Methodist Children's Home]?
I know that two Decatur residents are currently doing a detailed analysis of the financial implications of the different parcels under consideration for annexation, so we’ll soon have that piece.  But for now, what else would you like clarified and/or detailed?
If the city commissioners or staff can’t answer your questions here, I’ll compile them and send them along in an email.

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Car Crashes Into Light Pole Outside Dancing Goats

Decatur Metro | August 30, 2012

Greg sends in this pic of an accident outside of Dancing Goats early this afternoon.

Bradley reported in…

Car crash at Dancing Goats. Blocked lanes. Fire, police.  Why they need to have a helicopter overhead I don’t know.

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ZOUTF To Meet with Residents to Go Over Potential Zoning Changes to Encourage Accessory Dwellings

Decatur Metro | August 30, 2012

Decatur Planning Director Amanda Thompson sends along this announcement…

Zoning Ordinance Update Task Force Meeting
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
7:00-9:00 PM
Decatur City Hall
509 North McDonough Street
The Zoning Task Force has been hard at work researching and crafting new city ordinances to help implement the 2010 Strategic Plan. You are invited to learn about the proposed changes to encourage Accessory Dwellings (e.g. garage apartments or granny flats) and define appropriate transitions between residential and commercial properties in downtown Decatur. From 7:00-9:00 PM city staff, task force members and PlaceMakers, LLC will be available to present the proposed changes, facilitate discussion and collect your comments. We need your input! The City Commission will consider the proposed changes in late October, 2012.
The following 2010 Strategic Plan tasks will be up for review and comment:
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