Candler Park Movie Night is the talk of the town! Check out what Atlanta Magazine said about us about last year’s film series. And this year’s lineup promises to be even better!

April 18: Big Hero Six 

May 2: The Wizard of Oz

May 16: Hook

Aug. 15: Jungle Book 

Aug. 29: Pirates of the Caribbean 

Sept. 12: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (original version)

As our founding sponsor, the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization has agreed this year to cover our licensing fees. That gets us part of the way to funding Movie Night 2015. But Friends of Candler Park must cover the rest of our costs through sponsorships and through contributions from you — our Movie Night enthusiasts!

Why not help keep this distinctive Candler Park tradition going?

Click here and make your tax deductible donation instantly.   https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E195170&id=5  Click the drop down menu and select Candler Park Movie Night. We’ll accept contributions large and small. Our suggested amount is $25. But at the $75 “Producers Level,” we’ll recognize your family on the sponsors banner that hangs in front of the screen. Think about it: That’s a pretty good deal for your entire family and friends to enjoy six great movies under the stars!

At the monthly members meeting on February 16, 2015 at the Old Stone Church, the membership will be presented with the proposed multi-use transit oriented development and rezoning plan. The proposed development is located in Edgewood, and the Edgewood neighborhood organization has negotiated conditions for the rezoning. These conditions will be presented to our membership for a vote of support. Attached to this entry are copies of the corner rendering for the proposed corner site at Whitefoord and LaFrance; the proposed PD-MU rezoning conditions; and the most updated site plan. If you have any questions before the meeting, please feel free to contact Seth Eisenberg, CPNO Zoning Chair, at zoning@candlerpark.org.

Read all about it: February Messenger can be read here. Printed copies of the issue should be on their way to mailboxes now. 

If you have a neighborhood story, news, announcement or tip, please email editor@candlerpark.org. Nothing beats the prestige of being published in the Messenger!

The February Zoning Committee meeting agenda is as follows:

Variance Application No.V-14-298 - 284 Josephine Street NE Atlanta GA 30307

Applicant seeks a variance from the zoning regulation to reduce the north side yard setback from 7 feet to 1.9 feet and the south side yard setback from 7 feet to 6.1 feet to allow the proposed addition to align with the footprint of the existing house. The applicant also seeks a variance to increase the maximum lot coverage from 55% to 63%. The applicant also seeks a special exception to increase the height of the rear privacy fence/wall from 6 feet to 10 feet.

MARTA Transit Oriented Development Project of Candler Park/Edgewood Station

Representatives from MARTA will be meeting with the Committee to discuss the proposed development project and PD-MU Zoning conditions for the TOD project. The project site plans and zoning conditions have been revised after the extensive neighborhood meetings during August - October and the Center Forward traffic study. The discussion will focus on the site plan specific zoning of PD-MU in anticipation of a presentation to the entire neighborhood for a rezoning vote at the monthly members meeting on February 16.

Should anyone have questions about any of the items on the agenda, please feel free to contact Seth Eisenberg, CPNO Zoning Chair, at zoning@candlerpark.org.

Save the date! The annual Candler Park Easter Egg Hunt is back this year, and will be on ***SATURDAY, MARCH 28 at high noon***. We'll have 3,500 candy-filled eggs and will do three age groups as usual - little kids (0-3), medium kids (4-6), big kids (7+).

Many thanks to Candler Park Market for supplying all the candy for the eggs, plus the prizes for the three golden eggs. And of course to Kelly Jo for organizing the event. Hope to see you there! 

Mary Lin PTA and Foundation are selling the school's vintage auditorium seats to raise money for a playground. Candler Park neighbors, whether Lin parents or not, might be interested in aesthtic or historical value of these seats. Here's more info...

 

Are you a former or current Mary Lin Elementary parent? Former Mary Lin student? Proud grandparent or active community member?  Mary Lin is under construction, the auditorium is receiving a facelift, and those lovely old wooden chairs (how many hours did you sit in those, watching your kid on stage?!) are FOR SALE! Perfect for your porch, deck, in-home theater or any wooden floor. 

Soon these vintage pieces will be gone forever! There are a limited number available, so act soon. Pick up only on Friday, January 30th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Lin. When they're gone, they're gone! And every penny raised goes directly into the Playground Fund to allow us to break ground this summer.


http://linplayground.com/buy-an-auditorium-chair/

Your January issue of the Candler Park Messenger is online here.

If you're a CP resident, you should be receiving the Messenger via mail. If you didn't receive this month's issue, please email your name and address editor@candlerpark.org. We've apologize for delivery problems in the transition to the new distribution system, but we believe the issues are being resolved now.

Here's a preview of the 2015 CPNO operating budget proposed by the CPNO Board.

Treasurer Peter Bluetone presented the budget for feedback at our December Members Meeting. In response to members' comments, he made some adjustments (this is the updated version).

A word about how CPNO's budgeting is structured: Our operating budget covers annual costs such as insurance, rent (for meeting space), prining materials and other miscellaneous. We don't budget for our revenue, and we bring additional expenditures -- such as appropriations for special projects or grants for outside organizations — before members separately over the course of the year.

Epworth UMC sent a message to its congregation regarding the AT&T cell tower that was planned at the church. Since the news is relevant to our CP community, we are sharing the message from Rev. Alvin Lingenfelter below.

 

Dear Congregation,

 

I write to inform you of some important recent events. In a meeting with AT&T, the church was informed that AT&T has decided not to pursue siting a wireless facility at the church. Following the official lease guidelines, they have exercised their option to withdraw from the agreement. AT&T Representative, David Walker, met with Trustee Chair Jim Pelot, and Rev Alvin Lingenfelter this past week. David's comments were straightforward in that this was simply a business decision on the part of AT&T.

 

If you have additional questions they can be directed to our SPR Chair, Virginia Connolly, our Lay Leader, Jamie Weaver, or our Trustee Chair, Jim Pelot.

 

Peace, 

Rev Alvin Lingenfelter