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Challenger announces for Post 2 council seat By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
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DUNWOODY, Ga. — With two months until qualifying, David Ziskind announced his run for Post 2 on the Dunwoody City Council, one of three seats on this fall’s ballot. The District 2 seat is currently held by Rob Price, who announced his reelection bid
June 13 shortly after his challenger’s notice. Dunwoody elections are staggered on a four-year cycle, with half the City Council seats coming up for a vote this year. The three seats up for reelection Nov. 4 are for posts 1-3, which are voted upon by the residents of the district the candidate will be representing. Post 1, held by Catherine Lautenbacher,
and Post 2, held by Tom Lambert, have no challengers, as of mid-June. Dunwoody native Zach Humphries, a frequent attendee of city meetings and community events, withdrew his candidacy for the Post 1 seat, held by Lautenbacher, in early June.
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City planners mark preferences for high-density residential sites By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Planning Commission dug its heels in June 10, deferring a rezoning request for a new residential development near Mount Vernon Road, while supporting another in an office complex along I-285. The decision reflected the community’s overall support to restrict dense housing developments to commercial areas and preserve existing single-family homes and neighborhoods. Planning Commission members recommended action on five items, including a mix of rezonings and special land-use permits
for drive-thrus and housing developments. More than 10 residents spoke against a rezoning of an existing medical office building at 4891 Ashford Dunwoody Road, owned by Lifesouth Community Blood Center, to allow for approximately 220 affordable apartments for seniors. The site is just northwest of Dunwoody City Hall. The Planning Commission deferred the rezoning request, essentially killing the proposal, according to the applicant. Representatives said they needed a rezoning before moving forward with financing.
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A rendering of a new residential development at 64 and 66 Perimeter Center East shows plans for condominiums, townhomes and apartments. The Dunwoody Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request June 10 setting up construction of 449 for-rent and owner-occupied residences at the 16-acre site just north of I-285.
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