January 12, 2006
Dear Lake Highlands Elementary Parent,
I am writing to let you know about an incident that took place this morning off of school property that involved two LHE students.
As they were walking to school, the students were followed and harassed by strangers in a white Cadillac. The students were not harmed, nor approached on foot. As they are taught, the students did not interact with the strangers, continued to school and reported the incident to school staff.
RISD’s safety coordinator, Mr. Luther Robertson, and the Dallas Police Department were notified and are looking into the incident.
This is an excellent time to again reinforce the safety lessons we continually teach our students.
· If walking to or from school, walk with a parent or responsible adult when possible.
· Walk in groups, and take a path to school that avoids alleys and deserted or enclosed places.
· Do not interact with strangers, or accept anything from them.
· If anything out of the ordinary occurs on the way to school, report it to a staff member or parent immediately.
Please let me take this opportunity to again assure you that the safety and security of our students is our top priority.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Kim Sullivan
Principal, Lake Highlands Elementary
469-593-2100
9501 Ferndale Road • Dallas, Texas 75238-2797 • 469-593-2100 • Fax 469-593-2088
January 13, 2006
December 20, 2005
New Bar Defeated!
Attention Lake Highlands Residents,
Thank you to all residents who sent letters to Bill Avery and to residents who sent comments to the LHAIA about the specific use permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use to be used as a Club/Bar at the shopping center on Skillman/Audelia/Adleta. On Thursday, December 15, the Planning and Zoning Commission did hear the case for this establishment. Even though City Staff recommended approval, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to deny the applicant request for the specific use permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use to be used as a Club/Bar at this location. The vote was 14-0. Again, thank you to all residents who sent in letters and for helping to improve and protect the quality of life that we all value in Lake Highlands.
Kindest Regards,
Sean Christopher
Executive Vice President
Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association
Email: Schristopher@lhaia.org
Website: www.lhaia.org
Thank you to all residents who sent letters to Bill Avery and to residents who sent comments to the LHAIA about the specific use permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use to be used as a Club/Bar at the shopping center on Skillman/Audelia/Adleta. On Thursday, December 15, the Planning and Zoning Commission did hear the case for this establishment. Even though City Staff recommended approval, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to deny the applicant request for the specific use permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use to be used as a Club/Bar at this location. The vote was 14-0. Again, thank you to all residents who sent in letters and for helping to improve and protect the quality of life that we all value in Lake Highlands.
Kindest Regards,
Sean Christopher
Executive Vice President
Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association
Email: Schristopher@lhaia.org
Website: www.lhaia.org
December 14, 2005
Christmas YOM Contest
Please make sure you have your Christmas decorations up by Sunday evening (12/18/05) to be eligible for the L Streets N. A.'s Christmas Yard of the Month (YOM) decorating contest. We'll have two winners and they'll display the Christmas YOM sign in their yard through January 10 or until they have taken down their decorations, whichever date is sooner. Please show your spirit for the L Streets and your love of the holidays by participating in our Christmas YOM contest.
December 7, 2005
New Late Night Club for Lake Highlands
December 7, 2005
Attention Lake Highlands Residents,
An application has been filed for a specific use permit for a Club/Bar at a shopping center on Skillman/Audelia/Adleta.
This case is set to be heard at the City Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, December 15, 2005. (But that date can change).
The case was originally scheduled to be heard on December 1, 2005.
The following information is from the City of Dallas Planning and Zoning Commission agenda on December 1, 2005.
“ 5. Z056-109 (JH)
Jennifer Hiromoto
(CC District 10) Avery
An application for a Specific Use Permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use to be used as a private club on the property zoned an MU-2 Mixed Use District on the southeast side of Skillman Street, south of Adleta Boulevard.
Staff Recommendation: Approval, for a two-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional three-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions.
Applicant: Frank Vu
Representative: Dereck Coker, Real Estate Solutions”
The City of Dallas Staff recommends approval of this establishment, but there was a club at this location previously and someone was murdered in the parking lot. It closed shortly thereafter.
We disagree with City Staff. At this present point in time, a club that stays open most of the night and serves alcohol until two in the morning is not in the best interest of our community nor the type of business we envision good for our community. This establishment will not provide anything beneficial to our community, but rather could lead to increased crime and drunk drivers on our streets. We want to send a message to the applicant that they can expect strong opposition to further deterioration of our neighborhood.
We need to have as much information as we can provided to Bill Avery of the Planning and Zoning Commission before this date. Please feel free to convey your concerns and wishes in writing to Mr. Avery at the following address prior to December 15th.
Mr. William H. Avery Dallas Zoning Commission P. O. Box 822808 Dallas, Texas 75382
This case is scheduled to be heard at Dallas City Hall Council Chamber on the 6th floor at 1:30PM on Thursday, December 15th in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Please make plans to attend if you would like to voice your concern to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Also, please keep in mind that this date of December 15th is always subject to change again -- nevertheless if you want Mr. Avery to know where you stand, state it in a letter to him.
Thank you for helping to improve and protect the quality of life that we all value in Lake Highlands.
Stephen N. Wakefield Sean Christopher
President Executive Vice President
Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association
http://www.lhaia.org
Email: Schristopher@lhaia.org
Attention Lake Highlands Residents,
An application has been filed for a specific use permit for a Club/Bar at a shopping center on Skillman/Audelia/Adleta.
This case is set to be heard at the City Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, December 15, 2005. (But that date can change).
The case was originally scheduled to be heard on December 1, 2005.
The following information is from the City of Dallas Planning and Zoning Commission agenda on December 1, 2005.
“ 5. Z056-109 (JH)
Jennifer Hiromoto
(CC District 10) Avery
An application for a Specific Use Permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use to be used as a private club on the property zoned an MU-2 Mixed Use District on the southeast side of Skillman Street, south of Adleta Boulevard.
Staff Recommendation: Approval, for a two-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional three-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions.
Applicant: Frank Vu
Representative: Dereck Coker, Real Estate Solutions”
The City of Dallas Staff recommends approval of this establishment, but there was a club at this location previously and someone was murdered in the parking lot. It closed shortly thereafter.
We disagree with City Staff. At this present point in time, a club that stays open most of the night and serves alcohol until two in the morning is not in the best interest of our community nor the type of business we envision good for our community. This establishment will not provide anything beneficial to our community, but rather could lead to increased crime and drunk drivers on our streets. We want to send a message to the applicant that they can expect strong opposition to further deterioration of our neighborhood.
We need to have as much information as we can provided to Bill Avery of the Planning and Zoning Commission before this date. Please feel free to convey your concerns and wishes in writing to Mr. Avery at the following address prior to December 15th.
Mr. William H. Avery Dallas Zoning Commission P. O. Box 822808 Dallas, Texas 75382
This case is scheduled to be heard at Dallas City Hall Council Chamber on the 6th floor at 1:30PM on Thursday, December 15th in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Please make plans to attend if you would like to voice your concern to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Also, please keep in mind that this date of December 15th is always subject to change again -- nevertheless if you want Mr. Avery to know where you stand, state it in a letter to him.
Thank you for helping to improve and protect the quality of life that we all value in Lake Highlands.
Stephen N. Wakefield Sean Christopher
President Executive Vice President
Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association
http://www.lhaia.org
Email: Schristopher@lhaia.org
November 28, 2005
L Streets Sign Toppers
Don't forget the L Streets as you make your end of year charity donations or Christmas gifts. The neighborhood association is a non profit organization and your contributions are tax deductible. On the wish list for 2006 are sign toppers to upgrade and beautify our neighborhood. If each household gave just $5, we'd be almost half way to getting the signs. You may mail contributions to L Streets Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 38361, Dallas, TX, 75238-8361.
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