Lowest Greenville Planned Development

Councilmembers Angela Hunt brought her proposed Lowest Greenville planned development (PD) district to residents of the Lower Greenville area on Thursday, July 29. At the community meeting Angela, along with other city representatives, and area neighborhood associations outlined the strategy for making Lowest Greenville (Belmont to Bryan) more neighborhood friendly by reducing crime in the area. The intent of the strategy is simple – create a PD district running along Greenville Avenue south of Belmont. The PD would require any business operating after a certain hour –midnight, for example – to obtain an SUP (Special Use Permit) from the City in order to remain open.  The board of your Lower Greenville Neighborhood Association unanimously approved the plan and pledged to support the effort. LGNA urges our area’s residents to ask questions and learn more. 

Angela has provided us with an informational flyer, please read on to learn more…. Continue reading “Lowest Greenville Planned Development”

by Crime Watch Coordinator

Save at Baylor Fitness Center

LGNA has renewed its corporate agreement with Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center.  Area residents who are voting members of LGNA receive a $100 discount off their enrollment fee as well as a substantial discount on their monthly BTLFC dues.  For more information, call BTLFC’s Ashley Hickman at 214-820-9975 or email her at Ashley.Hickman@baylorhealth.edu.  For a limited time, LGNA members can take an additional 50% off their enrollment fee and receive a complimentary one-week membership.  For information on the limited-time offer, email Director1@LGNA.net.

by Crime Watch Coordinator

Watel’s Grand Opening

After a soft opening well received by public and critics alike, Watel’s WORLD PIECE cafe celebrates its grand opening with two months of specials, contests, and events. LGNA had its recent annual Membership meeting and board elections at Watel’s and enjoyed a tasting menu of some of their best courses. 
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-Wednesdays in May & June: any main course for only $6
-Thursdays in May & June: buy one main course, get one free
(A three-day advance reservation is required by email for the above offers.)

Decorating Contests:
-Free dinner for two by submitting a winning entry to decorate the “Piece Mobile” (a ’74 VW microbus)
-Free dinner for two by submitting a winning design entry to decorate small plates.

-Sunday June 13: Open House with Free Food Tastings, Art & Antiques Show/Sale, and wines for $1.00 per tasting from 11-2. (Requires one-week advance reservation by email.)

-Sunday June 27: Big Band Dinner featuring the Brad Leali-Shelley Carrolll BIG BAND with Sandra Kaye on vocals. Reservations required. $10 cover charge.

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by Crime Watch Coordinator

May LGNA Membership Meeting

Mark your calendar for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18 2010 for LGNA’s annual meeting at A Few of My Favorite Things, the antique and art gallery that doubles as an events space next door to Watel’s World Piece Café. Celebrity chef Rene Peeters will create a sampling from his menu that reflects his world upbringing and travels. The address is 1800 Greenville Ave. at Lewis. Park in the Watel’s-marked parking lot behind Bridgestone on Lewis.

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You’ll hear a brief update on Angela Hunt’s proposal for a Lowest Greenville planned development district and have a chance to ask questions. (Related article on the inside.) The Lower Greenville Neighborhood Association annual meeting also includes election of seven posts to the LGNA board of directors.

Gay Hopkins has been nominated for reelection to the board.  She has served as LGNA’s president and vice president, and she has been active in zoning matters to protect our residential quality of life. Standing for election to their first terms are Ken Lampton, David Jones, Corby Hankins, Stacey Davis, Debbie Daniel, and John Dailey. The six new nominees were featured in the March newsletter’s Know Your Neighbors. All share a concern and passion for our Lower Greenville neighborhood area. Ballots have been mailed to LGNA members.  At least one-third of the membership must vote, so each ballot is important.  Promptly marking and returning your ballot will be appreciated.

by Crime Watch Coordinator