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Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): District 6
To Appropriate $50,000 Of General Fund- Planning Fund And $2,128.44 Of District 6 Reserve For Appropriations, Totaling $52,128.44, To Farmer D Consulting And To Appropriate $50,000 Of General Fund- Long Range Planning Fund to Signal Works To Begin Development Of A Bouldercrest Overlay District Master Plan.
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Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. "Ted" Terry
Phone Number: 404-371-4909
PURPOSE:
The Farmer D Consulting proposal will result in an analysis of the area including identifying walkable neighborhood centers and conservation areas, site concept designs, trail mapping, general land use and zoning code recommendations, and neighborhood presentations all working towards the development of a master plan of the Bouldercrest Overlay District. This work is a part of a larger project in studying a Village Conservation Community concept across DeKalb County. This history is outlined below. This proposal can also be considered Phase III Part 2 of the Village Conservation project as it takes a closer look at Focus Area 2 (as outlined in Phase II). This project began in June to collaborate with stakeholders and the Bouldercrest community on a contested rezone and has an end date of December 31, 2025. District 3 has also identified Signal Works to assist with the beginnings of a master plan of the Bouldercrest Overlay District.
In the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Amendment Requests (Agenda Item 2025-1060), Commissioners approved a line item in the General Fund, Planning Fund for "Bouldercrest Overlay District Master Planning" for $50,000. The Administration has authorized District 6 to draft the Agenda Item. The remaining $2,128.44 in the proposal will be appropriated from District 6 Reserve for Appropriations covering the proposal total of $52,128.44. The additional $50,000 fo...
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