Please join us at Thursday’s meeting via Zoom ONLY this month. See below for the agenda, and read on for announcements and events.
Lake Claire Neighbors
Monthly Meeting
October 15, 2026 · 7:15 PM
By Zoom
1. Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/91455831117?pwd=EvqDH4PzvjalXkbBXTloWtpAi1UKFI.1
2. Call In:
- Phone: 312-626-6799 or 646-558-8656
- Meeting ID: 914 5583 1117
- Password: 588024
3. Having trouble getting in?
Call Beth Grashof at 404-668-0032.
Welcome
Guest Speakers: Atlanta Police Department and representatives of the City Council
LCN Officer Reports
- Nancy Dorsner, Communications
- Beth Grashof, Zoning
- Pen Sherwood, Fundraising
- Carol Holliday, Planning and NPU
- Deanne Uroic, Safety
- Melissa Pressman, Environment
- Jay Severa, Treasurer
Announcements and Current Issues
Official Slate of LCN Officers for 2026
- Nancy Dorsner, Communications
- Beth Grashof, Zoning
- Pen Sherwood, Fundraising
- Carol Holliday, Planning and NPU
- Deanne Uroic, Safety
- Melissa Pressman, Environment
- Jay Severa, Treasurer
- Joe Agee, President
No nominations can be made after the October meeting. Voting by the membership will take place at the next regular LCN meeting on November 19.
Continuing Appointed Positions
- Annsley Klehr, Education Chair
- Beth Damon, Editor of the Clarion
- Carol Holliday, Representative, Freedom Park Conservancy
- Jennifer Silver, Representative, City of Atlanta Department of Films
- Robert Bryan Davis, Representative, Clifton Sanctuary Ministries
Proposed LCN Donations for 2026
To be voted on at the November 19 meeting.
- The Frazer Center: $1,000
- Mary Lin Elementary School Partner: $1,000
- The Clifton Sanctuary Ministries: $500
- Candler Park/Lake Claire Security Patrol: $500
- Lake Claire Community Land Trust: $500
- The Freedom Park Conservancy: $300
- The Candler Park Conservancy: $300
- Olmsted Linear Park Alliance: $300
Total: $4,400
Safer McLendon: Howard Circle Potential Project — Melissa Pressman
Zoning Variance Request (V-26-126) — Beth Grashof
608 Hardendorf Ave NE
Scope of Work: Construction of a 16 x 12 ft covered screen porch with fireplace on concrete patio.
Variance Request: The applicant is seeking a variance from the zoning ordinance to exceed the maximum lot coverage from 50% to 61.8%.
The complete variance request may be viewed at:
https://lakeclaire.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/608-Hardendorf-V-26-126-Rev-09-28.pdf
Other Issues
Those with concerns or information they wish to bring to the membership.
Lake Claire Neighbors meets the third Thursday of each month.
The next regular LCN meeting will be November 19, 2026.
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https://lakeclaire.org/resources/newscast-sign-up/
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