CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Quarterly Update | December 11, 2018

TIM KEANE Commissioner Department of City Planning THE MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING IS TO ENABLE HIGH QUALITY, SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BY FACILITATING MORE OPTIONS FOR TRAVEL, ABUNDANT HOUSING FOR ALL PEOPLE, THRIVING NEIGHBORHOODS, EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN IN ARCHITECTURE AND PUBLIC SPACES, PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES, INNOVATIVE REGULATORY PRACTICES, SAFE AND DURABLE BUILDINGS, ATTENTIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT IN ALL OUR WORK. PERMITTING NUMBERS PERMITTING NUMBERS OFFICE OF BUILDINGS WORK PLAN DASHBOARD FY19 YTD (NOV 2018)

COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING INSPECTIONS

PROJECT TO DO DOING DONE PROJECT TO DO DOING DONE PROJECT TO DO DOING DONE Website audit Online training course exploration Remote satellite locations

Semi-annual presentations In-house training manager Realignment of inspection groups

Community outreach/education Technical & Soft Skills training Technology improvements

QMS Orientation for new hires Route optimization

OpenCounter Permit & Impact Fee Homeowner waiting - scheduling

A/E Feedback tool

NOTES NOTES NOTES DCP Staf will engage customers and host meetings for the website audit. Internal review of Permit & Impact Fee process is in progress. Internal training DCP is engaged in conversations with City of Atlanta agencies to identify Identification of focus group has begun and meetings are to be scheduled. documents are being created and sessions are to be scheduled for DCP staf satellite locations as Inspections bases. Technology improvements such as QMS, OpenCounter and A/E Feedback tool programs are in final stages of to educate on the process. Accela Software updates are in the final stages of the procurement process. procurement and beginning stages of kick-of. Implementation to follow.

TIMELINE PROGRESS

STANDARD VS EXPRESS PERMITS PERMIT VOLUME PER WORK STREAM AVERAGE NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS EDR 600 250 Standard Express

500 OpenCounter Express 200 Residential

400 Light Commercial 150

QMS 300 Commercial 100 200 Training 50 100

Performance Measurement Automation 0 0 FY19 YTD FY19 YTD

IVR INSPECTIONS SLA AVERAGE PLAN REVIEW DAYS (AVERAGE) 14% Arborist 20% Electrical Feedback Tool 34% Buildings 11% Mechanical 94% 6.2 7 5.2 4% Complaint 15% Plumbing Inspections completed within SLA Commerical Light Residential 2% Sign & Zoning Commerical Jul 18 Sep 18 Nov 18 Jan 19 Mar 19 May 19 Jul 19 EXPRESS PERMIT TIME (IN MINUTES) CONSTRUCTION VALUATION, FY19 YTD PLAN REVIEW CYCLES, FY19 YTD

FY19 YTD 1–2 3 24.8 $567,406,531 96.2% 6.4% Average in FY19 YTD Up from $279 million in Q1 2018 www.atlcitydesign.com

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Available at atlcitydesign.com CITY DESIGN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS

• Accessory Dwellings MORE SATURDAYRSVP FOR ONE EVENTS OR • Definitions Update JOIN US FOR A ZONING CHAT The City of Atlanta Department of City Planning invites you to participate in a series of events called “Deep Dives.” Participants in the event will obtain a deeper knowledge regarding the proposed policy and regulatory changes to the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance Update Phase II. The • Historic Lot Patterns “Deep Dive” events will be conducted by the staf of the Ofce of Zoning and Development. There will be a total of six events to share the second phase of proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance and to receive further community engagement and public input. The “Deep Dives” • Industrial Districts Uses will be held at the following locations:

“DEEP DIVES” ATLANTA, GEORGIA LOCATIONS

• I-Mix District DATE LOCATION ADDRESS TIME

Saturday, July 21st Southeast Atlanta Branch Library 1463 Pryor Road, SW 12:30–3:30 p.m. • Loading Requirements Saturday, August 4th Metropolitan Branch Library 1332 Metropolitan Parkway, SW 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, August 11th Branch Library 400 Flat Shoals Avenue, SE 10 a.m.–1 p.m. • MRC (Mixed-Residential Commercial) Saturday, August 18th Branch Library 269 Buckhead Avenue, NE 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

RSVP by calling 404-330-6724, or • Residential Density Increase emailing: [email protected] • Missing Middle Zoning District • Parking (on-street, shared, old buildings) • Neighborhood Design Standards • Telecommunications Updates • Transitional Height Plane Updates • Quality of Life Districts ZONING TOPICS

EXPANDING 1. Parking TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS 2. Loading Requirements

ENSURING 3. Accessory Dwellings HOUSING DIVERSITY 4. Multi-Unit Housing

PROTECTING 5. Transitional Height Plane NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER 6. Neighborhood Design Standards

CREATING 7. I District Uses VIBRANT CORRIDORS & DISTRICTS 8. MRC-2 Residential Density

9. Definitions CREATING 10. Quality Of Life Variations USER-FRIENDLY REGULATIONS 11. Telecommunications ENSURING HOUSING DIVERSITY ACCESSORY DWELLINGSENSURING HOUSING DIVERSITY: ACCESSORY DWELLINGS

THE PROBLEM THE PROBLEM PROPOSED PROPOSEDSOLUTION SOLUTION •ENSURING Accessory Dwelling HOUSING Units: An DIVERSITY• Allow accessory dwellings in » Accessory Dwelling Units: An accessory structure » Allow accessory dwellings in R-4 and R-4A accessory structure that Allows to R-4 and R-4A zoning districts that Allows to install a stove or allow someone to zoning districts ACCESSORYinstall a stove or DWELLINGS allow someone live in • Require that accessory dwellings to live in THE PROBLEM » Require thatconform accessoryPROPOSED with dwellingsall SOLUTION existing conform zoning » Currently, Only allowed in the R-5 district. with all existing zoning and development •» Currently,Accessory Dwelling Only allowedUnits: An accessory in the structure and development» Allow accessory regulations dwellings in R -4 and R-4A R-5that district. Allows to install a stove or allow someoneregulations to (lot (lotcoverage, coverage, setbacks, setbacks, height, height, » ADUs - extra income for the homeowner, new zoning districts live in density, stormdensity, water storm runoff, water etc.) runof, etc.) housing options, and more affordable• ADUs—extra rents than income for the » Require that accessory dwellings conform » homeowner,Currently, Only newallowed housing in the R-5 district.options, standard forwith loading all existing requirements zoning and development are found in large apartments buildings. regulations (lot coverage, setbacks, height, » ADUs - extra income for the homeowner, new and more afordable rents than density, storm water runoff, etc.) arehousing foundADU options, in large and more apartments affordable rents thanPrinciple Structure are found in large apartments buildings. buildings. ADU Principle Structure

Photos:Photos: Examples Examples of of ADUsADUs ENSURING HOUSING DIVERSITY ENSURING HOUSING DIVERSITY: MULTITop- ViewUNIT Plan DWELLINGS MULTI-UNIT HOUSING WHAT IS MULTI-UNIT HOUSING?WHAT IS MULTI-UNITTHE HOUSING? PROBLEM THE PROBLEM • These buildings provide • These buildings• provideExisting zoningExisting zoningdoes does not not properly support “invisible density” that is existing and future “Missing Middle” “invisible density” that is virtuallyvirtually indistinguishable properly from support existing and single-family houses. indistinguishable from single- future “MissingPROPOSED Middle”. SOLUTION • More importantly, they also Create a new MR-MU zoning district similar family houses. often provide “naturally occurring workforce housing” to MR-1 and MR-2 with: • More importantly, they also • Number of units: 4-12 • Provide diversePROPOSED housing SOLUTION often provide “naturally occurringoptions for theCreate City. a new• MR-MUProhibit all non zoning-residential uses district and workforce housing” • Legally non-conformingsimilar in Rto-3- MR-1Prohibit and freestanding MR-2 with: parking decks R-5, R-G, and MR • Side: 5 feet; Rear yard: 10 feet; Lot size: • Provide diverse housing • Number of units:2,000 sf.; 4-12 Frontage: 25 feet; Max ht.: 35 options for the City. feet • Prohibit all non-residential • Allow only in Low-Density and Medium Photo: Apartments on N Highland Ave in • Legally non-conforming in uses and prohibitDensity Residential freestanding land use R-3- R-5, R-G, and MR parking decks • Side: 5 feet; Rear yard: 10 feet; Lot size: 2,000 sf.; Frontage: 25 feet; Max ht.: 35 feet • Allow only in Low-Density and Medium Density Residential land use HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT

AARON COURY URBAN ECOLOGY FRAMEWORK

The Department of City Planning invites you to be a part of our URBAN ECOLOGY PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Department of City Planning is undertaking a study to determine how Atlanta’s natural resources should be protected, restored, and enhanced. We need YOU to weigh in on the data findings and initial recommendations. The same information will be discussed at three diferent times, pick the one most convenient to you.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 8:30-10:00 AM 2:00-3:30 PM 6:30-8:00 PM Spaces Midtown East, C.A. Scott Recreation Center, MLK Natatorium, 715 NE, 1565 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, 110 Hilliard St SE, Atlanta GA 30308 Atlanta, GA 30314 Atlanta, GA 30312

We need your input!

Learn more at atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning TRANSPORTATION: MODE SHIFT TARGETS

Mode Shiftilit yTargets Shift Targets

Current Mode Share

Drive Alone DriveDri vTogethere Other Transit/ Bike/ Walk

Future Targets

Drive Alone DriveDriv Togethere Other Transit/ Bike/ Walk DRAFT FIVE YEAR ACTION PLAN (2018-2023) SAFETY MOBILITY AFFORDABILITY Funding Lead Implement Funding Lead Implement Funding Lead Implement Funding Lead Implement Safer Streets Availability Agency Stage Multimodal Facilities Availability Agency Stage Bike Share Availability Agency Stage Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Availability Agency Stage

• Develop and implement Safer Streets policy to • Develop citywide sidewalk inventory • Expand bike share from 500 to 1,000 bikes • Partner with MARTA, Atlanta BeltLine, and developers to implement multimodal street • Create a dedicated fund for sidewalk repair • Expand bike share from 1,000 to 1,500 bikes serious injuries networks in TOD • Implement low stress bike routes: • Expand Safe Routes to School program Funding Lead Implement • » Brawley Trails / Paths Availability Agency Stage around transit nodes in designated growth areas • Develop & implement citywide safety & » Oakview through policy & funding mechanisms awareness program • Implement high priority trail corridors: » 8th & Myrtle • Implement MORE MARTA bike/ped safety » Baker/North Ave » Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail improvements for transit » Piedmont Heights/Sherwood Forest » PATH 400 (Lindbergh to Sandy Springs) Funding Lead Implement » North & South Peachtree Creek Greenway Transit Fare Coordination Availability Agency Stage • Implement safety improvements at priority • Implement high priority multimodal corridors: connector intersections: » Lee St » Lakewood Trail • Develop fare integration program with partner » Piedmont Rd at E Wesley Rd » Cascade Rd » Proctor Creek Phase 2 transit agencies » Metropolitan Pkwy at University Ave » DeKalb Ave/Decatur St/Marietta St » Eastside Trail extension to • Integrate bike share payment with Breeze Cards » Memorial Drive at Hill St » Fairburn Rd/Campbellton Rd Armour Ottley area & ATL Plus Parking » Campbellton Rd at Stanton Rd » Howell Mill Rd » Eastside Trail extension south to » Fairburn Rd at Benjamin Mays Rd Glenwood Ave • Develop and implement public campaign to Funding Lead Implement market how designing streets for everyone • Identify Atlanta City Design nature network Zoning Availability Agency Stage Funding Lead Implement “makes life better” locations Data Collection & Management Availability Agency Stage • Complete citywide rezoning to support higher • Implement Atlanta City Design nature network • Improve crash data collection & processing to Funding Lead Implement Availability Agency Stage support Safer Streets policy Congestion Management Funding Lead Implement • Adopt Transportation Demand Mangement Transit Availability Agency Stage • Maintain inventory of high injury roadways to Funding Lead Implement support Safer Streets policy (TDM) Plan Guidelines • Implement MORE MARTA high frequency service Cost Management Availability Agency Stage • Implement city-led parking pricing controls on bus routes: • Monitor & track mode split shares • Identify funding for expanded transit pass Campbellton (Greenbriar Mall to Oakland City) • Develop cordon pricing strategy: » discount programs » Cascade (Fulton Industrial Blvd to West End) Funding Lead Implement » Develop program parameters Availability Agency Stage » Cleveland (Jonesboro & Browns Mill to East Point) Placemaking Initiatives » Pass cordon pricing legislation » Metropolitan (West End to College Park) » Implement alternative transit options for • Implement projects to transform streets into » Peachtree (Brookhaven to Arts Center) safer, vibrant, and appealing public spaces: • Implement MORE MARTA access improvements » Walker St SW at Peters St SW Funding Lead Implement for transit, including station and stop » N Highland Ave NE at Amsterdam Ave NE Innovation Availability Agency Stage enhancements » Cascade Rd SW at Benjamin Mays Rd SW • Adopt South Downtown as Innovation Zone » Brady Ave NW at Howell Mill Rd NW • » Flat Shoals Ave SE at Kirkwood Ave SE • Establish new procurement methods to allow MARTA high priority projects: » D.L. Hollowell Pkwy NW at Hollywood pilot projects and programs to test new » Atlanta BeltLine East Blvd NW technologies/upgrades » Atlanta BeltLine West MODE SPLIT TARGETS • North Ave Smart Corridor expansion » Crosstown Downtown » Crosstown Midtown • Campbellton Rd Smart Corridor » Clifton Corridor Light Rail Transit (LRT) implementation 54.5% Current • Initiate environmental for MORE MARTA high priority projects: Funding Lead Implement Future Right-of-way Management Availability Agency Stage » Northside Drive / Metropolitan Pkwy BRT • Implement internal roadway guidelines (Streets » Capitol Ave / Hank Aaron Drive 36.7% » D. L. Hollowell Parkway Atlanta) 28.7% 29.3% » Crosstown Crescent 24.7% • Update City’s curbspace managment policies » Atlanta BeltLine South • Manage loading zones & rideshare curbspace » Atlanta BeltLine North » Campbellton Rd • Establish coordination process for construction 11.5% LEGEND or lane closures • Expand the installation of bike racks and • amenities at transit stations system in partnership with developers To Be Determined In Progress Completed • Partner with MARTA to identify and implement Drive Alone Drive Other Transit / Bike / Ped gis.atlantaga.gov/shiftatlanta PLACEMAKING

Broad Street Bus Shelter Virginia Highlands Parklet PRESERVATION STRATEGY

Pullman Yard 661 Ponce de Leon GREENBRIAR LCI GREENBRIAR LCI

REIMAGINE GREENBRIAR

Councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet invites you to the final community meeting for the Greenbriar LCI Plan NOVEMBER 15, 2018 6:30–8:00PM Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA 2220 Campbellton Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311

At this community meeting, we will review draft concept plans and project recommendations and talk about next steps toward implementation. Please join us and share your thoughts!

For more information, visit atlantaga.gov/greenbriarlci Lake Sidney CHATTAHOOCHEE GREENWAY STUDY Lanier NORTHERN TERMINUS FORSYTH Buford Dam at Allatoona Buford Dam Park Lake Sidney Lanier BARTOW Wilderness CHEROKEE 400 (USACE) Area 575 985

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area POLK BARROW Kennesaw Fort Yargo Mountain State Park National 75 85 Paulding Forest Battlefield Wilderness Park Management GWINNETT Area PAULDING

COBB City of Atlanta 285

MARTA HARALSON Rail Lines WALTON Sweetwater Creek State Park DEKALB Atlanta 20 Chattahoochee RiverBeltLine ROCKDALE Hard Labor 285 Creek State DOUGLAS Panola Mountain Park State Park 20 SOUTHERN TERMINUS FULTON 675 Chattahoochee Bend State Park CLAYTON NEWTON CARROLL 85 75 HENRY COWETA Charlie Elliott FAYETTE Wildlife Center Chattahoochee Bend State Park

CASCADE NATURE IDENTITY CASCADE NATURE IDENTITY Decorative Lighting, Entrance to Benches & Trash Overlook Receptacles to Match Commercial Corridor

Street Tree Plantings Attractive Seating Viewing Platform with Understory Grasses Wall Along Sidewalk with Seating to Soften Edges and Park Boundary Along Street Main Overlook Structure Attractive Seating Wall Situated Over Waterfall Looking Along Sidewalk and Onto The Creek Below Park Boundary

Existing Accessible Connection From Native Plantings to Soften Utoy Creek Cascade Road to Overlook Edges of Hardscape 445 MARIETTA HOTEL

Initial Design Concept 445 MARIETTA HOTEL

NO MATERIAL DIFFERENTIATION FOR TOP: USE SAME BRICK MATERIAL & PATTERN AS CURRENTLY PROPOSED FOR MIDDLE OF THE BUILDING

RECESS WINDOWS FROM FACADE TO CREATE DEPTH & SHADOW LINES

CREATE MATERIAL TRANSITION BETWEEN NEW STRUCTURE AND EXISTING NO MATERIAL BUILDING. GLASS CURTAIN DIFFERENTIATION FOR SYSTEM IS SHOWN. BOTTOM: USE SAME BRICK MATERIAL & PATTERN AS ENSURE AN ACTIVE USE IS CURRENTLY PROPOSED FOR PLACED IN THE EXISTING MIDDLE OF THE BUILDING BUILDING TO BE RETAINED.

Process Sketches & Images 445 MARIETTA HOTEL

Revised Design Proposal 524 WEST PEACHTREE / BALTIMORE ROW

Initial Design Concept 524 WEST PEACHTREE / BALTIMORE ROW

Initial Design Concept Revised Design Proposal 524 WEST PEACHTREE / BALTIMORE ROW

Initial Design Concept Revised Design Proposal