Site Work Permit Approval Requested for Future High-Density Residential Project

TPA Residential would like to commence early phase site work to construct the mixed housing development.
Site Work Permit Approval Requested for Future High-Density Residential Project
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As reported by What Now Atlanta in early 2021, Developer TPA Residential submitted permits to develop the currently undeveloped parcels of land located at 106 and 1104 Avondale Avenue SE in the City of Atlanta. A third parcel, presently owned by the City of Atlanta, will be consolidated with the two privately owned properties upon successful title transfer.

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Last month, the applicant requested site work permit approval for the 8.21-acre site with the City of Atlanta to pursue an early-phase site work permit limited to site clearing and remediation necessary to remediate the site and prepare it for construction. The development was rezoned to MR-4A-C/BL in 2020.

According to the application materials, the proposed project is a rental housing community consisting of rental apartments and townhomes except for a 750 SF commercial space (as required by the zoning conditions) located on the corner of the multifamily building. The project proposes 274,953 heated square feet, 215 apartment units, and 63 townhomes units, of which will contain 42 units set aside as affordable. The proposed rents range from $1,350 to $2,500 per month for market-rate rents and $1,159 to $1,489 per month for the affordable units. 

The project is requesting two outstanding variations since discussions and the review by the Beltline DRC, including a reduction in width for the required sidewalk along Lester Avenue. Typically, sidewalks need to be ten feet wide. The request is a reduction to six feet.

The Developer is also working with the City of Atlanta to acquire the City-owned property. The City has approved the land sale to the Developer, pending a commissioned appraisal.

According to the cover letter submitted as part of the application, the site is currently an unused landfill that has been capped with filled dirt. The Developer is currently working with its Contractor, Environmental Engineer, and Geotechnical Engineer to develop the landfill remediation plan. Much of the trash material is buried at considerable depths. The areas of trash will be capped or remediated to brownfield standards. Before commencing any work, the final remediation plan will be approved by the appropriate environmental authorities having jurisdiction over the project.

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Dr. Anita Archambeau

Dr. Anita Archambeau

Anita Archambeau, DPA AICP, is a freelance writer, adjunct professor, and consulting urban planner. She has over 25 years of community and economic development experience in local government. When she’s not working, you can find her exploring local craft breweries, walking her two beagles, or traveling to visit her adult children living in New York City and Minneapolis.
Dr. Anita Archambeau

Dr. Anita Archambeau

Anita Archambeau, DPA AICP, is a freelance writer, adjunct professor, and consulting urban planner. She has over 25 years of community and economic development experience in local government. When she’s not working, you can find her exploring local craft breweries, walking her two beagles, or traveling to visit her adult children living in New York City and Minneapolis.
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