Dunwoody Crier — January 21, 2021

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Council seeks more details on high-rise development By CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com DUNWOODY, Ga. – After nearly two hours of discussion, the Dunwoody City Council deferred action on a proposed 14-story mixed-use development in Perimeter Center. At its first meeting of the year Jan. 11, the council heard details of the plan, which would sit on nearly 3 acres at 84 Perimeter Center East and would include 40,000 square feet of retail and up to 220 age-restricted housing units. Previous plans called for a hotel on the site. The proposal would require a rezoning from C-1 Conditional (commercial) to PC-2 (Perimeter Center District). In addition, there are 20 other conditions that would have to be addressed, includ-

ing elimination of the established 15-foot setback and reduction of the impervious coverage of the land from 65 percent to 85 percent. City Councilman John Heneghan said he was concerned about the lack of a formal design for the development, while other council members objected to the location of a pool in front of the building. “I’d like to ask that this be deferred until we have a specific design,” Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch said. “We’ve been burned before on this.” In other action at the meeting, the council heard a summary about Spruill Center for the Arts from its executive director Alan Mothner that included several new community initiatives. One project, entitled “Dove of Hope,” presented in partnership with Pebble Tossers,

will involve installation of 2,021 origami doves to “represent our collective hopes and dreams for the new year,” Mothner said. Participants will write their wishes for the new year on a square piece of paper and fold it into the shape of a dove using the directions on the art center’s website, spruillarts.org. All of the doves dropped off at the Spruill Atrium, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, before Jan. 30 will be installed for public display. The council also discussed its priorities for the upcoming legislative session, listing possible curtailments on urban bow hunting as its main concern. “We’ve had lots of calls and concerns about bowhunting in the area,” Heneghan said, adding that he is not opposed to hunting, but he is concerned with safety issues within the city limits.

In other action, the council: • Appointed James Cramer, Mary Michael, Tina Walden, Howard Wertheimer, Bob Lavender, Bobbe Gillis and Alicia Price-Fowler to the newly established Dunwoody Arts Commission. • Heard that several projects, including the Tilly Mill sidewalk installation and Georgetown gateway project, are proceeding. • Discussed the status of the spread of the COVID-19 virus throughout the city and the state. “Things are pretty dreadful out there,” Deutsch said. • Heard a report from Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton that there have been 256 property inspections and 60 building permits issued recently. The council retired to executive session after more than four hours. No action was taken after the panel reconvened.

Area mayors hail opening of Springwood Connector DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch and Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul joined representatives from State Farm Jan. 12 to cut the ribbon on the Springwood Connector. The new road connects Perimeter Center Parkway in Dunwoody to Peachtree Dunwoody Road in Sandy Springs, just north of I-285. “We’re excited to celebrate this great, collaborative effort involving two cities and two development teams,” Deutsch said. “The Springwood Connector provides an important new access point for those who live and work in the Perimeter.” Paul emphasized the importance of cities collaborating with one another. 2021

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“Improving transportation connectivity doesn’t stop at a city’s borders,” Paul said. “Our cities have a history of partnership which adds value to commuters throughout the region.” The new roadway was built entirely with private-sector funds. State Farm donated part of the land and paid for design and construction costs of the Dunwoody portion. The road project coincided with the company’s new regional hub, which contains 1.1 million square feet of office space, developed by KDC, in three buildings. State Farm’s project team also provided the permitting and coordination required for the road to

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Dunwoody and Sandy Springs mayors joined representatives from State Farm Jan. 12 to cut the ribbon on the Springwood Connector.

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