Hugh Smith

The meeting focused on technical reviews concerning riparian buffer requirements under Atlanta City Code Chapter 74 Article VII. There were no initial technical reviews or modified applications requiring action. Under determinations (Section 74-311), the board reviewed several applications, authorizing encroachments for applications 2019-55, 2020-03, 2019-32, and 2019-50, with conditions applied to some. Application 2020-07 was authorized without conditions. Application 2020-05 was rescheduled to October 21, 2020.

The meeting involved administrative matters, specifically an Executive Session to receive legal advice concerning the interpretation of City Code Chapter 74 Article VII, which pertains to Riparian Buffer Requirements.

The meeting addressed determinations regarding stream buffer requirements, including the review of public notice and comment for Application number 2020-05 concerning 111 Valley Road, which resulted in an authorized encroachment issued without conditions. Technical reviews were conducted for modified applications, specifically Application numbers 2020-02 (4407 Jett Road) and 2020-01 (849 Cleveland Avenue), both requesting modifications. Application number 2020-04 (1889 Felker Ward Drive) was approved for public notice. Initial technical reviews covered Application number 2020-14 (90 West Wieuca Road) requesting modifications, Application number 2020-15 (2295 Springdale Circle) which requires rescheduling until the application is substantially complete, and Application number 2020-16 (1608 Carroll Drive) which was rescheduled to a subsequent date.

The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management presents its 2022 Strategic Plan, which is centered on a 'One Water Vision.' This plan outlines the department's strategic direction with an emphasis on a unified approach to water management.

The strategic plan for the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management aims to ensure access to safe, clean drinking water, enhance infrastructure resilience, and improve operational efficiency to support the economic prosperity of the Metro Atlanta area. It is built upon eight priority areas: service delivery, infrastructure reliability, workforce development, operational efficiency, financial resiliency, compliance, smart utility, and safety and security. The plan seeks to achieve a higher quality of customer experience, increased employee satisfaction, and enhanced environmental stewardship.