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Atlantic Steel
Atlantic Steel: Minutes from the Public Meeting, 9/15/98
MINUTES Atlantic Steel XL Redevelopment Project
Open House Tuesday, September 15, 1998
Atlanta Academy of Medicine
7:00-9:00 PM
I. Purpose:
Jacoby Development, Inc., and the US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) cohosted an open house to discuss the planned
redevelopment of Atlantic Steel's 138-acre site under EPA's Project XL
(eXcellence in environmental Leadership) program. Approximately 75 people
attended representing adjacent residential neighborhoods, the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA), Georgia Department of Transportation (GA
DOT), Jacoby Development UDI), Atlantic Steel, EPA Region IV and Washington,
the Georgia Conservancy, the development's consulting firms, other special
interest stakeholders and the general public.
II. Facilities:
The meeting was held as shown in the Atlanta Academy of Medicine. The
entry to the building has a large rotunda and adjacent wings with an auditorium
for approximately 200 people to the rear. The entry area was set up to
accommodate information from the various presenters which focused on EPA
and the project with supplemental information relating to Law Engineering,
pollution prevention programs and included a model of the proposed project
as well as a video that ran prior to the meeting. Considerable amounts
of discussion and review of the various materials occurred prior to the
meeting. A sample of the literature and brochures is attached and a copy
of the video presentation is available upon request.
Ill. Meeting Content:
The attached agenda was followed with comments as follows:
a) Ms. Connie Cooper with Cooper Ross SV served as meeting facilitator
and opened the meeting at approximately 7:15 p.m. with introductory comments stressing the importance of continuing to keep all interested and
affected parties informed of the project's progress.
b) Mr. Charles Brown of CRB Realty, JDI's project coordinator, provided
some opening remarks regarding the importance of the project to the Atlanta
region, to air quality and to Jacoby Development. Mr. Brown indicated
it was important to
maintain a balance between the environment and development.
Jim Kutzman, Deputy Director of EPA's Region IV's Air Quality Division,
provided a brief overview of EPA's Project XL and indicated that the Atlantic
Steel project appeared to be an excellent candidate for the program. He
stated that EPA was also very interested in collaborative problem-solving
regarding issues related to the environment and development.
c) Mr. Eric Meyer, representing Ellen Keyes, with the Georgia Conservancy
and the sponsor of a recent symposium on Smart Growth, provided an overview
of air quality problems in the Atlanta Region, detailing how NOX emissions
contributed to the "Blob," particularly mobile sources. He further
discussed Smart Growth tactics and how the Atlantic Steel project responds
to the Conservancy's Smart Growth goals.
d) Mr. Brown followed with a detailed discussion of the Atlantic Steel
project as per the attached slides. He focused on how the project is expected
to reduce auto emissions for a comparable project, incorporate links to
mass transit, provide a mixed-use development for "living, working
and playing." Mr. Brown also discussed the potential additional benefit
of improving traffic by "unlocking gridlock" with the new multi-modal
bridge and improving circulation in the immediate vicinity of the project.
e) Michelle Glenn, the EPA Region IV Atlantic Steel XL Project Coordinator,
provided a summary of EPA's Project XL program (See attached brochure.)
and the criteria the project must address to receive final EPA approval
as an XL Project.
Geoff Anderson, EPA Washington, followed up with an explanation of the
air quality performance methodology that will be used to compare the Atlantic
Steel's "brownfield" project with development of a similar type
on a "greenfield" site. Consultants to EPA will model the various
projects to project their relative effect on the air quality of the Atlanta
region.
The meeting was concluded with a question and answer session and an "availability"
session during which Atlantic Steel and EPA project information was on
display.
Questions & Answers/Comments:
Questions posed at the meeting and on comment cards were as follows:
_Q: Where will the money come from to construct the 17th Street Bridge?
A: At this early stage, we are looking at a variety of possible
sources to contribute to the funding of this bridge. We have not identified
the specific mechanism, but it will probably be a combination of public
and private funds.
A: Site plans and remediation plans call for trees, lakes and open
space. Specifically, I can't address the area you've discussed, but your
comments are noted
and will be addressed in the final plans.
_Q: What is the projected build-out date?
A: We hope that the project will proceed as follows:
*EPA acceptance of our proposal and start negotiations
for the FPA October '98
*Recommendation of Atlantic Steel Project for
TCM status by EPA December'98
*Documentation and approval of TCM by ARC,
EPD, GA DOT, FHWA June '99
*Institute infrastructure design and construction July '99
*Begin vertical development January '00
*Grand Opening Phase I October'01
*Completion of Phase 3 and projected build out 2012
Q: What type of businesses are planned under the title of "entertainment"?
A: Obviously restaurants, cafes and movie theaters are the basis
of the entertainment proposed, but we are also targeting the high-tech
entertainment providers such as Sega Gameworks, Dave and Busters, RW Good
Times - places that use the latest in technology in creating the most
exciting "virtual experience.'
Statement: We need to show how the property looks today and how it wi
I I look tomorrow.
IV. Ms Cooper adjourned the meeting to the rotunda for further
discussion and
reminded attendees that comment and question sheets (green, gray and orange)
are
available and encouraged and stressed that EPA and JDI were available
to meet as
required to receive input or discuss the project.
V. Comments (written):
FROM: Charlie Orrock, 998 Ormewood Ave., SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Please remember that the property is not just 138 acres of ugly steel
mill. Certainly the buildings, yards and most of it is industrial ugly,
but a few acres are wooded, with stream and wetland; very country looking
with some magnificent old oaks that would enhance the esthetic value of
the new project greatly. Don't just focus on completely going away with
the old. You would be throwing the baby out with the bath water. What
kind of organized community input opportunities are built in to this process?
Q: How much will the bridge cost?
A: No specific design or costs have been obtained, but considering
the additional transportation elements added to the bridge other than
four lanes of general traffic, specifically the bike lanes, pedestrian
facilities, and high-capacity transit elements,we have heard a range of
numbers from $15 to $30 million.
Q: What is the overall project schedule and time frames?
A: We hope that the project will proceed as follows:
-EPA acceptance of our proposal and start negotiations
for the FPA October '98
-Recommendation of Atlantic Steel Project for
TCM status by EPA December'98
-Documentation and approval of TCM by ARC,
EPD, GA DOT, FHWA June '99
-Institute infrastructure design and construction July '99
-Begin vertical development January '00
Grand Opening Phase I October '0 1
Q: When was the property purchased from Atlantic Steel?
A: The property has not been purchased from Atlantic Steel yet.
Atlantis 16th LLC JDI) has an option on the property contingent on land
remediation and bridge approval.
Q: How will the project help congestion in the area if the project
generates substantial amounts of additional traffic?
A: The proposed transportation improvements (bridge, transit connection,
bike lanes, pedestrian facilities and ramp modifications and additions)
will show an improvement in traffic congestion according to the traffic
projections by the transportation engineers by "unlocking gridlock,"
improving circulation and connecting the east and west sides of I--75/85.
Q: What types of transit improvements are planned?
A: We have not specifically identified the type of vehicle as of
yet. We do know that it will be high-capacity transit in the form of something
like a light-rail'trolley, people mover, or monorail in addition to bikeways
and vastly improved pedestrian facilities.
Q: What will happen to the existing vegetation on the property?
Will all the large trees be cut down?
FROM: Jim Shanks, 1671 Friar Tuck Road, Atlanta, GA 30309
Can residents of Sherwood Forest and Ansley Park get off 1-75185 and cross
new 17'h Street bridge to save 5" to get home? Noise in the neighborhood?
FROM: Tom Burns, 1198 Barnes Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Bridge needs to accommodate traffic from both 1-75 and 1-85. Why not consider
commuter rail? The railway is so close.
FROM: James Oxendine, P.O. Box 54286, Atlanta, GA 30308
Site plan looks good, however, using existing water features and woodland
trails could go a long way in improving marketability. Atlanta as a city
lacks this quality; the addition of enhanced aesthetics drives not only
the residential but compliments the retail and commercial as well. (See
Las Colinas.) Please keep me informed as you progress. I am a strong supporter.
FROM: Pat Kelly, P.O. Box 19660, Atlanta, GA 30325
If the bridge doesn't fit into Midtown, is it an option to locate it more
south toward 14 Ih? Consider a tunnel? I'm with sky-shots photography
and have photographed this project years ago for loan Greer and others.
I would like to be considered for any photograph y/video needs you have
over the span of this project.
Attachments: Sign-in List
Agenda
Meeting Notices
Hand-Outs
Comment and Request Sheets
Slides
OPEN HOUSE
ATLANTIC STEEL REDEVELOPMENT XL PROJECT Tuesday, September
15, 1998, 7:00 p.m.
The Atlanta Academy of Medicine Auditorium Facilitator:
Connie Cooper
Connie Ross SV AGENDA
7:00 prn Opening Remarks/Agenda Connie Cooper,
Cooper Ross SV
7:10 prn Welcome Charles Brown,
CRB Rea/ty/lacoby
Development, Inc.
James Kutzman,
U.S. EPA
7:20 prn Status - Atlanta Air Quality Ellen Keyes,
CA Conservancy
7:30 prn Overview - Atlantic Steel Project Charles Brown
7:40 pm Overview - Project XL Michelle Glenn,
U.S. EPA, Region 4
Geoff Anderson,
U.S. EPA
8:00 prn Question & Answer Connie Cooper
8:30 pm Informal Work Session Connie Cooper*
(in Rotunda Hall)
9:00 prn Closing
*Various professionals in the areas discussed and members of the Jacoby
design team will be available for discussion.
COMMENT SHEET
on
ATLANTIC STEEL REDEVELOPMENT
My comments, questions and/or suggestions are:
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Please leave this form in the box provided tonight or mail to : CRB
Realty Associates
P.O. Box 2246
: Duluth, GA 30096
Atlantic Steel Redevelopment XL Project
Public Meeting Attendance - September 15, 1998
| NAME | GROUP | ADDRESS | CITY/STATE | ZIP | PHONE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen, Eliot | Criterion, Inc. | 725 NW Flanders #303 | Portland, OR | 97201 | 503-224-8606 |
| Anderson, Geoff | EPA | 401 M St., SW | Washington, DC | 20460 | 202-260-2769 |
| Arroll, Rich | 2554 Rivers Rd. | Atlanta, GA | 404-816-3177 | ||
| Ayers, John | 75 14th St. | Atlanta, GA | 30390 | 404-373-5300 | |
| Bowman, Bob | 387 Garden Ln. | Atlanta, GA | 404-892-4736 | ||
| Bozeman, Jan | GSU | 710 Ponce DeLeon # 4 | Decatur, GA | 30030 | 404-378-5097 |
| Brown, Charles | CRB Realty | PO Box 2246 | Duluth, GA | 30096 | 770-622-7797 |
| Brown, Walter | Southface Energy Institute | 241 Pine St. | Atlanta, GA | 30308 | 404-872-3549 |
| Budeir, Maher | Farooq Masjid | 6851 Roswell Rd. #N-17 | Atlanta, GA | 770-350-6801 | |
| Burns, Mary Ann | Home Park | 1206 Holly St., NW | Atlanta, GA | 404-874-0564 | |
| Burns, Tom | Home Park | 1198 Barnes St., NW | Atlanta, GA | 404-875-8022 | |
| Cave, Ed | Midtown Alliance | 1275 Peachtree St. | Atlanta, GA | 404-881-1811 | |
| Cohen, Dan | City of Atlanta | 404-330-6899 | |||
| Dedmadis, Bill | 770-842-3825 | ||||
| Desrocher, Nina | Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA | 404-894-2353 | ||
| Dreher, Reginald | Robb Pitts'Office | 55 Trinity St. | 404-330-6035 | ||
| Duvall, Jason | Southface Energy Institute | 241 Pine St. | Atlanta, GA | 30308 | 404-872-3549 |
| Edwards, Doug | Roy F. Weston | 180 Peachtree #420 | Atlanta, GA | 404-527-7007 | |
| Fleming, William | Atlanta Development Authority | 230 Peachtree St., Suite 2100 | Atlanta, GA | 30303 | 404-658-7066 |
| Frank, Larry | Idf Associates | 404-370-1132 | |||
| Glenn, Michelle | EPA | 61 Forsyth St. , S.W | Atlanta,GA | 30303 | 404-562-8674 |
| Goodwin, Rob | EPA | 404-562-9044 | |||
| Haywood, Robert/Pat | 404-352-1491 | ||||
| Hendrix, Becky | EPA | 404-562-8342 | |||
| Hillestad, Hillburn | Jacoby Development Inc. | 100 Abernathy Rd. | Atlanta, GA | 33028 | |
| Holdroyd, Tim | City Realty | 404-607-8171 | |||
| Holtzclaw, Brian | EPA | 100 Alabama St. , SW | Atlanta, GA | 30303 | 404-562-8684 |
| Husdspeth, Gregg | 3060 Peachtree Rd., NW#600 | Atlanta, GA | 30305 | 404-365-7630 | |
| Ingram, Tom | TVSA | 1230 Peachtree St., 2700 Promenade II | Atlanta, GA | 404-888-6660 | |
| Jacoby, Jim | Jacoby Development Inc. | 1000 Abernathy Rd., #1800 | Atlanta, GA | 30328 | 770-399-9930 |
| Jacoby, Mitch | Jacoby Development Inc. | 1000 Abernathy Rd. | Atlanta, GA | 30328 | 770-399-9930 |
| Jenkins, H.F. | Starvers & Co. | 5000 Burnt Hickory Rd. | Kennesaw, GA | 770-528-9422 | |
| Jones, Stuart | E& Y Kenneth Leventhal | 404-817-5987 | |||
| Kelly, Pat | Sky-Shots Photography | 770-729-1200 | |||
| Kittle, Jennifer | EPA? | 61 Forsyth St., SW | Atlanta, GA | 30303 | 404-562-3653 |
| Koblentic, Michael | NPU-E | 1479 Konwan Ave., NE | Atlanta, GA | 30309 | 404-876-3430 |
| Kutzman, Jim | EPA | 61 Forsyth St., SW | Atlanta, GA | 30303 | 404-562-9077 |
| Langley, Jane | 2167 Mckinley Rd. , NW | Atlanta, GA | 30318 | 404-351-6005 | |
| Lavelle, John | 678 E. Paces Ferry Rd. | Atlanta, GA | 30305 | 404-262-365 | |
| Leary, Brian | CRB Realty | PO Box 2246 | Duluth, GA | 30096 | 770-622-7797 |
| Ledbetter, Leonard | Low Environmental | 112 Townpark Dr. | Kennesaw, GA | 30144 | 770-42103569 |
| Lee, Sangjin | TVSA | 1230 Peachtree St., 2700 Promenade 11 | Atlanta, GA | 404-888-6600 | |
| Leon, Harry | Safe | 924 Bowen St., NW | Atlanta, GA | 30318 | 404-352-3882 |
| Lunde, Andrew | 1485 Hawthorne Ave. | 404-876-4083 | |||
| MacGregal, Dell | 432 Barbington Rd. | Atlanta, GA | 404-378-6040 | ||
| Mathis, Vernon | Home Park | 1225 State St., NE | Atlanta, GA | 404-872-9531 | |
| Merton, John | EPA | 4244 International Pkwy, Suite 136 | Atlanta, GA | 30354 | 404-363-7039 |
| Merz, Steve | Woodruff Arts | 404-735-4205 | |||
| Metherton, Martha | Aflenta Business Chronlcle | 404-249-1044 | |||
| Meyer, Eric | Ga Conservancy | 1776 Peachtree St., Suite 400 S | Atlanta, GA | 30309 | 404-876-2900 |
| Miller, Julia | SCAT | PO Box 93584 | Atlanta, GA | 30377 | 404-385-0165 |
| Orrick, Charlie | Home Park | 1600 Mecaslin Dr., NW | Atlanta, GA | 404-897-4801 | |
| Oxendine, James | The Oxendine Group | 404-872-6222 | |||
| Page,Jan | 2246 Eastlake Rd. | Atlanta, GA | 404-378-3619 | ||
| Parks, Visht/Raymond | 1349 Northside, DR. | Atlanta, GA | 30318 | ||
| Pitts, Chris | Atlantic Steel Industries | ||||
| Pouncey, Gerald | Morris, Manning, & Martin | 404-233-7000 | |||
| Richardson, Darrell | GDOT | 404-656-5440 | |||
| Riley, Mark | 1900 Emery St., # 300 | Atlanta, GA | 30318 | 404-965-3386 | |
| Riley, William | 290 Riverhall Dr. | 404-252-1769 | |||
| Rolainson, J. Michael | Ansley Park | 221 Peachtree Circle | Atlanta, GA | 404-607-9235 | |
| Schneider, Richard | GDOT | No. 2 Capitol Square | Atlanta, GA | 30334 | 404-657-6914 |
| Schroeder, Laurie | FHWA | 404-562-3632 | |||
| Shanks, Jim/Shelia | 1671 Friar Tuck | Atlanta, GA | 30309 | ||
| Sheckler, Kelly | EPA | 61 Forsyth St., SW | Atlanta, GA | 30303 | 404-562-9042 |
| Stanfill, Shelton | 404-733-4212 | ||||
| Suitt, Tom | Bovis Construction | 770-481-9142 | |||
| Terry, Carl | EPA | 61 Forsyth St., SW | Atfanta, GA | 30303 | 404-562-8325 |
| Torma, Tim | EPA | 240 M St., SW | Washington, DC | 20460 | 202-260-5180 |
| Varnador | 1276 Lyle Pl. | Atlanta, GA | 404-815-5208 | ||
| Webb, Jesse | Atlantic Steel Industries | ||||
| Whitt, William | 5219 Willow Mill Dr. | Marietta, GA | 30068-4759 | 770-971-2906 | |
| Williams, Derrick | EPD | 404-656-7802 | |||
| VVilliams, Emma | Southface Energy Institute | 241 Pine St. | Atlanta, GA | 30308 | 404-872-3549 |
| Womack, Jay | 1090 Ferncliff Rd., NE | Atlanta, GA | 404-261-3767 | ||
| Wuichet, John | 397 Richards St. | Atlanta, GA | 30318 | 404-873-1237 |