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HBNA Spring 2008 Newsletter

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Annual Scarecrow Contest Winners

Funniest -265 Barber Street

Most original -533 Nantahala

Scariest- 138 Virginia Ave.

2nd Annual Fall Festival and Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 2. - Click for more info.

BNA Comments for June 2007 Historic Preservation
Commission.

View PDF: junehpc.pdf

Spring Newsletter

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Annual Meeting

At our Annual Meeting, to be held on Monday, November 12, 2007 at the Little Kings Club from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm, we will vote to amend the Boulevard Neighborhood Association Bylaws. The proposed amendments include:
•Division of the Membership/Programs into two separate positions,
•Altering the Neighborhood Association boundaries to include all of Pulaski Heights,
•Specifically allowing email communication for BNA business,
and are endorsed by the current BNA Steering Committee. The Bylaws and proposed amendments are included on the reverse side of this page.

The Annual Meeting will also include election of the 2008 Steering Committee as well as a panel discussion of the Historic Designation process with Athens-Clarke County Preservation Planner Amber Mason and Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation Director Amy Kissane.

The Little Kings Club is located on the corner of Hull and Hancock. Admission is free and open to the public.

The Evolution of Lyndon Ave.

The northern end of Lyndon Avenue is undergoing major changes with significantly more to come. Drew Dekle has been granted HPC approval for two "new construction" homes and one demo/rebuild on Lyndon. Another demo/rebuild proposal at the corner of Lyndon and Cohen (revised plans below) will be heard by the HPC on February 21 (5:30 p.m. 120 Dougherty). Tom Ellis has received HPC approval for two new construction homes, one on Cain and one on Cohen. The third proposal, at 160 Cohen will be heard by the HPC on February 21. Mr. Ellis owns six more lots in this block.

Thank you.
Tony

160 Cohen

Tom Ellis has submitted plans for the third of his nine lots on Cain and Cohen. The proposal for 160 Cohen will be heard at the February 21 HPC meeting; 5:30 p.m. at the Planning offices, 120 Dougherty.

Site Plan (pdf)
Elevations (pdf)
Garage (pdf)
Streetscape (pdf)
Rearside Elevation (pdf)

325 Lyndon
Revised proposal on Feb 21 HPC agenda

The owners of the property located at 325 Lyndon Avenue (on the corner of Cohen and Lyndon) have petitioned the HPC for a demolition/newconstruction permit. This
item is on the February 21 HPC agenda. 5:30 p.m. at 120 Dougherty St.

New plans:
Front/Rear Elevations (pdf)
South Side Elevation (pdf)
North Side Elevation (pdf)
Site Plan (pdf)

Old plans:
site plan (jpg)
front view (jpg)
southern profile (jpg)
view from cohen st. (jpg)
west elevation/rear view (jpg)

131 Cain Street (behind 357 Lyndon Ave)
Approved by HPC

After being tabled at the December 20, 2006 HPC meeting, Tom Ellis has resubmitted plans for 131 Cain St. This item, which is the second of nine homes planned for this block, will be heard at the January 17, 2007 HPC meeting. 5:30 p.m. at 120 Dougherty.

Tom Ellis - thomascellis(at)hotmail.com

A location map of the properties for which the COAs have been requested is available by clicking on the address of the item on the full agenda. Locate the full Historic Preservation Commission agenda at:
http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/~planningdept/hpc/2006/12dec2006.html

View site plans/drawings:

131 Cain Street COA Application (ms word doc)
East Elevation (jpg)
North Elevation (jpg)
Site Plan and Streetscape Elevation (jpg)

Previous Application tabled by HPC on December 20, 2006:
Cain Street site Plan (jpg)
Street Scape (jpg)
Front Elevation (pdf)
Side Elevation (pdf)

345 Lyndon Ave
Approved by HPC

Chase Street School Remodeling/Reconstruction

View current exterior elevation drawings of the new sections of Chase Street School.

The Boulevard Neighborhood Yard Sale

Sat. May 5th, 9am – 12pm
(NO EARLY BIRDS)

* Main Sale at the intersection of Chase and Boulevard.
* sales also on Virginia, Park and Hiawassee Avenues.

Donations accepted from neighbors on Fri., May 4th from 5-8pm at old Sunday School.
Proceeds to benefit the newly formed Chase Street Elementary PTO!

Printable Map (pdf)
Flyer (pdf)

Q and A with Chase Street School Principal and Assistant Principals - Jan 30

The Boulevard Neighborhood Association and the Historic Cobbham Foundation will co-host a presentation/ Q and A with Chase Street School Principal Dr. Bonnie Jackson and Assistant Principals Adam Kurtz and Arlyn Hawley on Tuesday, January 30 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Lyndon House Arts Center. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information so that parents considering Chase Street School can make an informed decision. Topics to be discussed are faculty, staff and technological support, new construction, class sizes, test scores, attendance and registration information. The meeting is free and open to the public. The Lyndon House Arts Center is located at 293 Hoyt Street (behind Fire Station #1 off of College Avenue).

Emmanuel Church - Pope Street Houses

685 and 693 Pope Street.

August 2006

On Wednesday, August 16, the Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to deny Emmanuel Church's petition to relocate the structure at 685 N. Pope St. to the vacant lot at the corner of Barber and Barrow.
BNA Position Statement on the Certificate of Appropriateness Applications (pdf)

Attached are the Emmanuel COAs to be considered at the August HPC meeting on August 16. The first is for the relocation of 685 Pope Street and the second is for
the plan for the lot at 228 Barber to which 685 is proposed to be relocated.

685 Pope Street COA Application- August 06 (pdf)
228 Barber Street COA Application - August 06 (pdf)

Also see the revised HP Ordinance language (pdf) for demolitions and relocations; it was adopted in June.

View previous info.

Old Church Building on Chase St. Rezoned

July 2006
Plans submitted for the rezoning were approved by the Mayor and Commission.

See plans and other information that has been posted here previously.

Chase Street School Remodeling/Reconstruction

View the final plan (April 25, 06) and read an Article from the Athens Banner Herald, (April 22, 06)

ARMC and Brickyard Creek.

April 2, 2006
As most of you are aware, ARMC purchased the Brickyard Creek lot behind Eckerd and adjacent to Hiawassee Avenue. Citizens for Healthy Neighborhoods representatives were asked by ARMC to prepare a plan for our suggested use of this lot as that area of Prince Avenue develops. Our team of neighbors, ecologists and landscape architects deserve a huge thanks for doing such a thorough and professional job.

We urge you to read the Hiawassee report with the understanding that this is our preferred treatment of this parcel of land and our desire is subject to negotiations with ARMC.

View report:
Citizens for Healthy Neighborhoods Report to the ARMC Community Advisory Committee on Recommendations for Use of the Hiawassee Avenue Property March 24, 2006 (pdf)

Also, click here to view ARMC documents regarding current status of Brickyard Creek and their application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to pipe the stream.

Hiawassee Block Party - Thanks Y'all!

Thanks to everyone who attended the Hiawassee Block Party on Sunday March 26. Special thanks to Kerry Hogan for all her help in setting up and keeping things running smoothly and to Whitnie Thompson and Good Dirt for providing the kids' activities.

An extra special thanks goes to Ted and Jessica Hafer of the Grit for the very generous donation of delicious chili, slaw, and cheese as well as Grit bucks for the contest winners. Thank you also to Daily Groceries for donating tofu dogs to keep the vegetarians among us satiated. Be sure to patronize these local businesses and let them know how much we appreciate them in our community!

And the contest winners are....

Colm O'Reilly and his shaggy dog Jack tied with Megan Baer and her little black dog as winners of the owner/dog lookalike contest

First place in the cookie bake-off went to Melissa Link's orange coconut macaroons. Kerry Hogan's chocolate chip cookies and Kazuko Broocks Wonder Bars tied for second place. Carole Holmes' powdered sugar-coated nutty crescents took third place.

Thanks to all who brought tasty treats and thanks to our highly qualified panel of young judges: Zachary Taylor, Mary Merritt, Sarah DeStefano, Mika Broocks, Sage O'Reilly, and Margaret McCallister.

Your Tax Assessment Online

At the November 14, 2005 annual HBNA meeting, Kirk Dunagan from the ACC tax assessors office outlined the process for assessing property values. You can see your current assessment (and your neighbor's) online at: http://qpublic.net/ga/clarke/index-search.html

The Fall Newsletter
Download a copy here. (295k pdf)

View Proposed Master Plan for Chase Street School with Aerial Photograph

ARMC Emergency Room Expansion Plans
July 28, 2005

Click here for site plans and and minutes from the Community Advisory Committee

Coming Soon: Jittery Joe's

Click here to see what can happen when developers seek neighborhood input!

McDonald's plans to rebuild at 1124 Prince Ave.

April 2005- View plans and meeting minutes regarding the proposed project.
Proposed Elevation Illustrations (jpg)
Proposed Plan (pdf)
Existing Layout (pdf)
Meeting Minutes March 28 (doc)

Donderos' Kitchen: Before and After Images
Donderos' Kitchen is a proposed market at 584 N. Milledge Ave (between Hill and Cobb Streets) that wishes to cater to pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Because GDOT controls Milledge, the owners are being asked to widen the driveway to 24' (as opposed to the 14' existing drive). See photos that depict the property as it stands now and a rendition of what GDOT requirements might entail.

The Spring Newsletter is out. If you can't find a printed copy, here's the pdf version.

1140 Prince Ave.
January 2005 - The developer Taylor & Mathis has opted to withdraw plans to build the medical office complex proposed for 1140 Prince Avenue. Read Tony Eubanks' article summing up the situation.

Browse the archive of over 30 news articles, many documents, and images related to the project.

CAPPA Process Results Online
Members of the neighborhood participated in a months long process to envision the future of Prince Avenue. Learn more about CAPPA and see the Slideshow prestented at the October 2004 Public Forum.

Boulevard Houses
See new infill homes, renovations, and some before and after pictures.

Waking Up the Neighborhood
On Sunday, June 8, 2003 members from the Historic Boulevard, Historic Cobbham, Pulaski Heights, King and Oglethorpe Avenues joined together to host the first annual Waking Up the Neighborhood party on the grounds of Chase Street School. The party was the first in what have become regular events bringing together in-town neighbors. In addition to grilled burgers and dogs (both meat and veggie), the neighborhood associations provided corn on the cob, watermelon and drinks while individuals contributed their favorite covered dish. Organized events included whiffleball, a bike safety demonstration hosted by BikeAthens and the hit of the day - Goofy Golf - with various neighbors creating 9 of the most unusual putt-putt holes ever seen. In addition, the party featured "intellectual exercise" stations wherein neighbors could learn of projects either underway or planned that could have significant impact on the area. The day concluded with a walk-in movie at the Old Jail. Three Cherry trees were planted on the school grounds as a token of appreciation for allowing us the use of school property.

By every measure the event was a huge success and the 2nd annual event has been scheduled for the 1st Saturday in June (the 5th) 2004. Walk-in movies are still being held on the 1st Saturday of every month weather permitting.

view more photos from the event

Luminaires
In December of 2002 members of the Historic Boulevard Neighborhood Association set out luminairies on Grady Ave. and portions of Prince and Boulevard. Residents of Grady were encouraged to minimize on street parking for the evening.

Grady Ave.

Boulevard

Contact the HBNA: Matthew Elliott, Chairman chairman@historicboulevard.org