Development on the rise

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May/June 2016
PAGE 4 Upcoming events
Development on the rise
Plans in the works for homes, businesses
The City of Lilburn’s Department of Planning &
Economic Development is busy these days. Just ask
City Planner Joellen Wilson.
“So far in 2016, we’ve issued
more building permits and approved
more plans than the previous year,”
Wilson said. “We’re seeing an uptick in local development, which is a
great sign for our economy.”
Recently submitted plans for new
buildings include a Speedway gas
station and convenience store on Lawrenceville
Highway at Harmony Grove Road; Hardee’s on
Lawrenceville Highway at Inland Way; and 148
houses on N. River Drive.
Renovations and additions to existing businesses
are also under way. The empty gas station at the
corner of Indian Trail Road and Hillcrest Road is
gone, and a new one is being built in its place. The
old Lowe’s building on Pleasant Hill has been vacant
for years, and a developer has plans to gut the inside
and build a shopping mall. The outparcel space in
front of the building is being developed separately
into a package store and retail space.
Other than overall improvement in the American
economy, Lilburn could be seeing more growth
due to the city’s revitalization of Old Town. Over the
past three years, the city and Gwinnett County have
created a new path for Main Street, built sidewalks
throughout Old Town, upgraded water and sewer
utilities, and started construction on a new City
Hall and Library near Lawrenceville Highway. The
city has also cultivated a robust events program in
Lilburn City Park to encourage visitors and residents
to come to Main Street.
“Developers have seen that the
city is investing in itself, and that is
attractive to private investors who
are deciding where to build their
next project,” said Planning and
Economic Development Director
Doug Stacks. “Now that the new
City Hall and Library building is under construction,
we are seeing more interest in Old Town.”
Meetings of the City Council, Planning
Commission, and Downtown Development Authority
are opportunities for the public to learn about and
have input on upcoming projects. To receive meeting
agendas or news in your inbox, visit cityoflilburn.com
and click on “Notify Me.” Agendas are also posted at
City Hall, 76 Main St.
See the map on Page 2 for more
projects on the horizon.
Building projects in Lilburn
Get regular updates on local projects by
visiting cityoflilburn.com or @CityofLilburn
on Facebook and Twitter.
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Former Lowe’s: A demolition permit has
been issued for the former Lowe’s building
on Pleasant Hill Road. The developer intends
to build an interior shopping mall. Plans have
not yet been submitted. Separately, site development plans are being reviewed for a
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East Highlands subdivision: 148
lots on N. River Road on 53 acres
recently annexed into the city limits.
Site development permit under review by Planning Department.
Lilburn City Hall/Gwinnett County Library:
Construction began on this joint city-county building in June 2015 and is expected to be completed
by November 2016. See pictures of our progress
at cityoflilburn.com or facebook.com/cityoflilburn.
Lilburn Terrace recognized
DOT grant funds road projects
The nonprofit Lilburn Terrace was nationally recognized for providing
high-quality housing for physically disabled/mobility impaired adults.
The National Affordable Housing Management Association annually
names the Communities of Quality Awards to honor the best multifamily
affordable housing communities across the country. Hattie Whitehead,
site manager at Lilburn Terrace, attended a ceremony in March in
Washington, D.C. to receive the award for Exemplary Development
for Residents with Special Needs. Entrants are judged on how they
manage the physical, financial and social conditions of their properties,
and on how well they convey their success in offering the highest
quality of life for their residents.
“The residents and staff at Lilburn Terrace work together to promote a
loving and caring environment to make this property an excellent place
to live and work,” Whitehead said. “The community here supports and
embraces us. We are honored to have won this award.”
Thanks to a $75,000 Georgia Department of Transportation grant,
additional road safety projects will be completed in Lilburn this year.
Striping and sidewalk repairs are planned. The city will be responsible for
30 percent of the project cost.
All roads in the city are rated annually based on state standards. The
following roads were chosen based on their condition according to those
standards.
Striping projects: Poplar Street, First Avenue, Wynne-Russell Drive,
West Johns, Pop Johnson, John Carroll, Hillcrest, Church, Pine Street
Sidewalk repairs:
Young Street/Terry Lane
Norman Drive/Terry Lane
Velva Court/Terry Lane
Velva Way/Terry Lane
Elizabeth Way/Terry Lane
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THE LILBURN NEWS
Small Town. Big Difference.
NEW BUSINESS LICENSES
Juliett Landscaping
4784 Burns Road
Brother’s N Business Inc.
620 Hillcrest Road, Ste. 400
Easy Events Rental
65 Railroad Ave. E
Alliance Pancake Partners,
4018 Lawrenceville Hwy. NW
SAWA Partners LLC
4410 Lilburn Industrial Way
PWI Partners of Lilburn
4805 Lawrenceville Hwy.,
Ste. 407
Lisa Richardson Insurance
Agency, 620 Hillcrest Road,
Ste. 500
Las Margaritas Taqueria Inc.,
4085 Lawrenceville Hwy.
An Occupational Tax Certificate is
required for any business in the City
of Lilburn, regardless of the size of
the business or whether it is operated at a residence or commercial
location. Licenses must be renewed
January 31 each year.
I love your
tall grass...
No one else does.
Keep your lawn
under 12” high.
Lilburn City Code §105-65
2016 Citizens Police Academy graduates
Photo courtesy of Ray Kaplan
Congratulations to the 2016 graduates of the Lilburn Citizens Police Academy! These graduates completed a 10-week
program designed to provide members of the community with additional knowledge about the Lilburn Police Department.
Presentations consisted of lectures, demonstrations, videos, computer presentations, and hands-on participation. Each participant was given the opportunity to ride with an officer for one shift. Academy graduates leave the program with a realistic
view of police service. This year’s graduates (not in order pictured) are Denise Arnold, Paul Stewart, Laura Cross, Lisa Beaver,
Ellison Beaver, David Binder, Iris Galfas, Cathy Galfas, Stacey Gillespie, Maria Goljevscek, Robin Holbrook, Melissa Holt,
Richard Holt, Justin Richmond, Terry Jurjevich, Sheila Landis, James Landis, Gwendolyn Shelton-Gaskins, James Williams.
GWINNETT COUNTY WATER RESOURCES
Protect your yard and the environment
Having a beautifully landscaped yard doesn’t
require the constant use of harsh chemicals. With
a little research, knowledge, and planning you can
help your yard require fewer fertilizer and pesticide
applications, and provide a healthy landscape for
you and the surrounding environment.
The process starts with getting to know your
yard. In order to thrive, plants need the right soil,
light, water, and air circulation. Survey your yard
and take note of these conditions in various areas.
Choosing plants well-suited for the conditions in
that area will result in healthier plants that require
less maintenance and chemical application.
Native plants are often a good choice for low
maintenance landscapes.
An excellent source of horticultural and
environmental information is the Gwinnett
Extension Service – gwinnettextension.com. The
Extension Service is a part of Gwinnett County
government, as well as a part of the University of
Georgia. This allows them to serve residents in the
county directly, including Lilburn residents, while
referring to the best research based information
from the university.
If you have any questions about landscape
issues, pest identification, or chemical
applications, contact the Gwinnett Extension
Service at 678-377-4010 or gwinnettextension.
com. You can find lists and literature on native
plants, common pest identification, pesticide/
fertilizer/herbicide guidelines, landscaping, urban
agriculture and much more at: http://extension.
uga.edu/publications/.
When a fertilizer or pesticide product is needed,
be sure to read the label on both chemical based
or organic products to make sure they will work
effectively and be healthy for the environment.
No product is safe and effective when used at
the wrong rate or in the wrong conditions. If you
don’t use the entire product, be sure to store it
in a clean dry place that is out of the reach of
children and pets. You can also share leftovers
with a friend or neighbor, and be sure to dispose
of any residual materials appropriately.
Good luck working on your safe and thriving
landscape in 2016!
This column was submitted by the Gwinnett
County Department of Water Resources
Stormwater Division, which manages and
maintains the stormwater drainage system for the
City of Lilburn.
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Free concerts coming to Lilburn City Park
Rock the Park is coming back to Lilburn City
Park this summer on June 3 with DEPARTURE and
on Aug. 5 with 20 RIDE.
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feel of the original ’80s rock super group. DEPARTURE was voted “Best Local Entertainer” for 2011
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May 10 & June 14, 6 - 9 p.m., City Park
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Sprinkler Days
Wednesdays June 15 - July 27,
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., City Park
100 shows each year, DEPARTURE brings the very
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America’s #1 Zac Brown Tribute Band, 20 RIDE,
is American Country/Folk music at it’s finest.
Comprised of good ol’ boys from upstate Carolina, these guys know how to entertain and include
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Food and beverages will be available for purchase at 6 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Walt Disney’s “Aladdin”
Geocaching on the Greenway
May 27, 7:30 - 10 p.m., City Park
Events begins at 7:30 p.m., movie at dusk.
Use the geocaching.com app for a scavenger hunt on the Camp Creek Greenway.
Peachtree Reject 10K/5K
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Food, music, kids’ activities, fireworks.