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Board questions balcony waiver as applicant cites airport noise concerns
Summary
The developer requested a full waiver of the 60% balcony requirement, citing proximity to DeKalb‑Peachtree Airport (PDK) and interior noise concerns. Board members recommended the applicant explore adding balconies on street and parking‑facing facades to provide building depth while the applicant said it will perform sound studies and upgrade windows if required.
The applicant asked the board to consider full relief from the city's 60% balcony requirement, citing proximity to DeKalb‑Peachtree Airport (PDK) and the potential for increased interior noise if balcony doors are used. A board member said balconies add architectural depth and public‑facing character; another member expressed concern about noise and interior comfort and asked the applicant to consider central open space instead of balconies.
Josh Marks said the team will conduct sound studies as required and can upgrade windows or acoustical seals to meet interior decibel targets. "We... have to be able to have our interior units be at 45 decibels or below," Marks said, and added the team would pursue mitigation measures if required. The board recommended the applicant explore adding balconies on Hardy Avenue, 4th Street and parking‑facing/west facades to balance character and noise mitigation.
