Behind the scenes work is moving ahead. As reported in recent updates, given the lively conversations over the summer, we felt strongly that it was best to slow the project down and to clarify facts and options more thoroughly.  Without clear answers on the land survey questions and the County's approach, we felt that our process could get clouded with misunderstandings, and we wanted to expend the effort to remove even more uncertainties before asking the neighborhood to vote.

As a result, we had a land survey performed and met with DeKalbCounty to review site plan and flood plain issues in early September.  We just submitted and got confirmation from the County on the meeting summary notes. This is a key step that really helps us understand how the County views the area and the proposed renovation.

The big takeaway is that almost everything in the pool house renovation proposal is situated in an area where we can do the planned work, and we will have flexibility to approach the project however the neighborhood approves.   Moreover, they confirmed that additional parking would not be required.

As a result, we have ordered and received the FEMA data needed to do the civil engineering report work the County requires to document that adjacent flood areas would not be adversely impacted.  We are delighted to report that this report is being prepared at no charge to the neighborhood, and the entirety of this planning work came in below the budget amount originally approved by the board.

Once this report is prepared in the coming weeks, we will then refine the renovation proposal based on any findings, and prepare a more firm scope and budget.  We will get back in touch with the County to secure site planning approvals, and we will revisit with our financing partners to set up payment options to position ourselves for a fully informed vote.