MPCA has a new President!

As of October, MPCA Board of Directors has voted in a new President and CEO! Want to know who MPCA's directors are? Check out our About us page!

Accomplishments

Public art for Mountain Park

MPCA played a role early on under the leadership of Kate Pittman in the murals that are now complete at the Extra Space Storage facility located on Rockbridge Rd near Hwy 78! This mural represents our Parkview Highschool! Thank you to the artist Anat Ronen! Thank you to the Extra Space Storage facility for providing the canvas!

7 Brew Coffee modifies plans to add a Pocket Park

Remember the 7 Brew Coffee planned in front of the Publix? MPCA sent out a survey several months ago to gain your feedback on another drive-thru establishment. 45% of those who responded stated they would support the drive-thru establishment IF a pocket park or green space with sitting areas is incorporated. The Gwinnett County Planning Commission recommended denial based on the establishment not aligning with the 2040/2045 Unified Plan. 38% of responders agreed with the Planning Commission. This feedback was provided to the county and to the developer. The site plan was modified to include the green space with sitting areas as shown in the before and after pictures above.

(Survey results are below)

Recent Land Use and Development items in the Mountain Park area

(requests for Zoning, Re-Zoning, Variance, Waiver, Special Use Permit)

Auto Repair shop on Five Forks Trickum Rd

The Planning Staff recommended Denial to the Planning Commissioners based on the following:

The Unified Plan's Future Development Map indicates "Neighborhood Traditional" for the subject property, which consists primarily of single-family residential. The nonresidential uses for this future development type includes utilities, parks/open space, and conservation, but not auto-oriented commercial uses. The proposal is not in conformity with the policy and intent of the 2045 Unified Plan and Future Development Map.

You can find more details here on the Gwinnett Zip Portal

During the 9/24/2024 Public Hearing session the Board of Commissioners denied without prejudice the special use permit with concurrent variances.

Action: Denied without Prejudice Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes

Public hearing details can be found on the BOC meetings page:

Public Meetings - Gwinnett | Gwinnett County

MPCA-led Mountain Park Community Projects

Round About Sign Survey

You said "Yes!" in our survey for a community welcome sign in the round-about at this location. In addition, we heard your comments about keeping it simple, low maintenance, and not obstructing view of traffic.

Submit your design ideas!

We now want your design ideas! Submit them via email to mtnparkca@gmail.com and please put Design idea in the subject line! Please submit by 12/31/2024. We will then put out a survey for the community to vote on the best idea!

The winning design wins MPCA SWAG. Once a design is selected by the community, a fundraising drive will happen. The initial goal is between $2500 and $5000. Some volunteer effort will also be needed for installation and maintenance. Interested in volunteering? Fill out our form!

Didn't get a chance to voice your opinion in the survey? You still can! Click here to provide your input! The survey will close the end of October!

Upcoming Events!

Gwinnett County Planning and Development event

Join us in celebrating the future of Gwinnett!

Location: 800 Old Snellville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30044

Date/Time: Saturday, October 19 from 11:00am to 3:00pm

Discover how Gwinnett Planning and Development is working to create a more livable community at the Gwinnett County Block Party. Attendees can explore long-range and current planning booths, show off their art skills with a placemaking project, learn more about County services, enjoy food, fall-themed kids’ activities, and so much more.

This free event is all about bringing residents, businesses, and community leaders together to build a stronger sense of community. It’s a great opportunity for families to get involved in local planning initiatives while having fun with neighbors.

Register today and bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a day of fun, discovery, and community spirit!

For more information, email Hope.Pollard@GwinnettCounty.com or call 678.518.6231.

Alexandar Park is located at 800 Old Snellville Highway in Lawrenceville.

Yellow River Trick or Treatment Fall Festival is back!

Join Gwinnett Water Resources and multiple community partners and vendors for the annual Yellow River Trick or Treatment Fall Festival on 

Location: 858 Tom Smith Rd SW, Lilburn, GA 30047

Date/Time: Saturday, October 26 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

Enjoy giveaways, food, touch-a-truck experiences, and tours of the Yellow River Water Reclamation Facility. Community partners will also be there to share valuable information about services provided in Gwinnett.

MPCA will be there! Come meet the new President!

Diwali - the festival of lights

Join us as we celebrate the festival of lights on the following dates

October 26th at 11:00 am

October 30th at 6:30 pm

October 31st at 7:30 pm

November 1st at 7:00 pm

November 2nd at 12:30 pm

For more information on the celebration please go to BAPS ATL Diwali 2024 (atlantamandir.info)

Gwinnett Solid Waste Management and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful to celebrate America Recycles Day

Location: 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Date/Time: Saturday, November 2 from 9:00am to noon

Residents are invited to drop off electronics, paint, clothing, sneakers, tires, and paper for recycling.

Recycling electronics is free except for TVs, monitors, and printers. There is a $35 cash fee per projection or console TV, a $15 cash fee per TV or computer monitor, and a $5 cash fee per printer.

Paper shredding will also be available and is limited to five copier paper boxes. Paint is limited to 10 gallons per vehicle.

Residents must remain in their vehicles at all times. Items should be placed in disposable containers in the trunk or back seat of your vehicle to be removed by volunteers.

This is a rain or shine event. For more information, visit GCSolidWaste.com or call 770.822.7141.

The Gwinnett County Fairgrounds are located at 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. Residents are asked to please enter at the traffic light on Sugarloaf Parkway.

Interested in other events in Gwinnett or Lilburn? Check out the calendars below:

 General - Gwinnett | Gwinnett County

Calendar • Lilburn, GA • CivicEngage (cityoflilburn.com)

Want to get involved in your community?

Join MPCA - Make your community a better place to live. Check out our committees that need volunteers at the link below: Volunteer positions | Mountain Park GA

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Let us know you would like to be included on our volunteer opportunities list, and we will contact you when an opportunity arises!

If interested, please fill out this form for more information!

Interested in donating to support the efforts of Mountain Park Community Association projects? Click here to visit our donation page! These funds will go to MPCA-led community projects and the overall operational costs, such as the website, newsletter, and survey platforms we use to gain your feedback and keep you informed!

Note: Donations are NOT tax deductible. 

MPCA is a 501c4. Anyone who makes a donation is welcome to ask for a financial summary of expenses. Just send us an email!

www.MPCA.Life - MPCA is a non-profit, non-partisan civic organization that advocates for residents and businesses in the Mountain Park Community