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401 Simpson Terrace, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
September 6, 1967
Aldermanic Board
City Hall
68 Mitchell Street, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Gentlemen:
Again, I find it necessary to plead with
you for your cooperation in regards to the re-
zoning petition of property located at the corner
of West Lake Avenue and Simpson Road, N. W. I
need not tell you the concern I have, as do all
of my neighbors in my community to keep our
neighborhood strictly residential. This desire
was expressed to you on August 24th, when the
public hearing was held, at which time I served
as a spokesman for my neighbors in the Urban Villa
Sub-division. |
For eleven years I have lived at my present
address, and for almost the same number of years I
have found it necessary to protest the re-zoning
of property on the west side of West Lake Avenue
for commercial use by any speculators. I am not
against business ventures by anyone, for I realize
the need for business for more municipal revenue;
by the same token, I know the need for more neighbor-
hood stabilization. I also recognize the need for
a greater effort on the part of city officials to
alleviate the deterioration of existing neighborhoods.
I do not profess to be a city planner, but I
ask you again Mr. Aldermen, would the city build an
elementary school for more than 700 school children
(namely, the Walter F. White Elementary School)--
less than two years ago, to find itself without
children to attend this school? Would the city
concern itself with the welfare of more than four
hundred property owners in the West Lake, Simpson
Aldermanic Board - 2.
September 6, 196
Road, Ezra Church, Richardson Road, Whitaker Circle,
Detroit Avenue, Detroit Court, Pinedale Drive, and
Simpson Terrace, N. W., areas; or add to the many
problems of congestion that we now face in the area
east of West Lake Avenue? I ask you again, Mr.
Aldermen, where do we go from here? Being public
servants for all the people, all of you have long
realized the need to “draw a line” and in so doing,
set a precedent for strict code and re-zoning
enforcements not just for this tract of land
only, but for many areas throughout the city. The
time has long passed when this neighborhood should
be concerned each year as to how our Aldermen will
rule for the west side of West Lake Avenue.
During this day of so much unrest in many cities
and even unrest experienced in our own city, most of
you must realize the need for a new approach to meet
the problems that such re-zoning creates. In addition
to planning in neighborhoods by property owners,
an increase in city services is needed; enriched
school programs, library services for its citizens,
to name a few.
Therefore, may I again urge you to please deny
the petition for commercial use and at the same time,
design a plan for the best possible use of this land
in keeping with residential patterns and regulations?
With deep appreciation for your cooperation in
this matter, I am
Sincerely yours,
(Mrs.) Bernice C. Cook \
BCC /mm4
ec: Mayor Ivan Allen
Vice-Mayor Sam Massell, Jr.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
September 6, 1967
Aldermanic Board
City Hall
68 Mitchell Street, S. W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Gentlemen:
Again, I find it necessary to plead with
you for your cooperation in regards to the re-
zoning petition of property located at the corner
of West Lake Avenue and Simpson Road, N. W. I
need not tell you the concern I have, as do all
of my neighbors in my community to keep our
neighborhood strictly residential. This desire
was expressed to you on August 24th, when the
public hearing was held, at which time I served
as a spokesman for my neighbors in the Urban Villa
Sub-division. |
For eleven years I have lived at my present
address, and for almost the same number of years I
have found it necessary to protest the re-zoning
of property on the west side of West Lake Avenue
for commercial use by any speculators. I am not
against business ventures by anyone, for I realize
the need for business for more municipal revenue;
by the same token, I know the need for more neighbor-
hood stabilization. I also recognize the need for
a greater effort on the part of city officials to
alleviate the deterioration of existing neighborhoods.
I do not profess to be a city planner, but I
ask you again Mr. Aldermen, would the city build an
elementary school for more than 700 school children
(namely, the Walter F. White Elementary School)--
less than two years ago, to find itself without
children to attend this school? Would the city
concern itself with the welfare of more than four
hundred property owners in the West Lake, Simpson
Aldermanic Board - 2.
September 6, 196
Road, Ezra Church, Richardson Road, Whitaker Circle,
Detroit Avenue, Detroit Court, Pinedale Drive, and
Simpson Terrace, N. W., areas; or add to the many
problems of congestion that we now face in the area
east of West Lake Avenue? I ask you again, Mr.
Aldermen, where do we go from here? Being public
servants for all the people, all of you have long
realized the need to “draw a line” and in so doing,
set a precedent for strict code and re-zoning
enforcements not just for this tract of land
only, but for many areas throughout the city. The
time has long passed when this neighborhood should
be concerned each year as to how our Aldermen will
rule for the west side of West Lake Avenue.
During this day of so much unrest in many cities
and even unrest experienced in our own city, most of
you must realize the need for a new approach to meet
the problems that such re-zoning creates. In addition
to planning in neighborhoods by property owners,
an increase in city services is needed; enriched
school programs, library services for its citizens,
to name a few.
Therefore, may I again urge you to please deny
the petition for commercial use and at the same time,
design a plan for the best possible use of this land
in keeping with residential patterns and regulations?
With deep appreciation for your cooperation in
this matter, I am
Sincerely yours,
(Mrs.) Bernice C. Cook \
BCC /mm4
ec: Mayor Ivan Allen
Vice-Mayor Sam Massell, Jr.