AN ORDINANCE BY COUNCILMEMBERS NATALYN M. ARCHIBONG AND CARLA SMITH TO AMEND THE 2016 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING
THE POLICIES SUBMITTED BY THE KIRKWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

(Public Hearing held 6/12/17)

WHEREAS, the Kirkwood Neighborhood Organization (KNO) has expressed a desire to clarify references regarding the western boundary of the greenspace in the green space zone designated in the 2016 City of Atlanta/Kirkwood Community Development Plan (2016 CDP); and

WHEREAS, KNO would like to amend the CDP language to ensure that future development is adequately buffered with green space, the negative impact on Warren Street is limited, and the forest canopy is protected; and

WHEREAS, the 2011 "Pullman Yard- Community Development Priorities document includes a clear focus on conservation of greenspace, passive use and stream protection.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF ATLANTA GEORGIA, as follows:

Section 1.  The 2016 Comprehensive Development Plan is hereby amended to add the following statements under Neighborhood Planning Units Policies:

1.              Under Principles

Add: Protect the forest canopy, natural terrain and steep slopes of the designated green space zone at 225 Rogers Street.

2.              Under Policy

Add: Promote greenspace use at the designated green space zone at 225 Rogers Street

3.              Under Development Plan Zones/Green Zone

To existing information add:

a)              The intent of the green space is to conserve and protect the forest canopy (an old growth remnant forest with young and mature trees and intact plant communities) and the lower elevations between the western steep slopes and the stream [natural terrain] for passive recreational uses and as an upper watershed buffer to protect Hardee Creek;

b)              The boundaries of the greenspace zone are representative of the green space (non­development zone) with an area of approximately 8 acres and an approximate width of 300ft east to west). The western boundary of the green space zone (abutting the future development area) is defined by the east face of the southernmost historic building going due south to the southern property line.

Section 2. All ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby waived for purposes of this Ordinance only, and only to the extent of said conflict.