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Staff Report
ZC0311-6

Applicant
Elbert & Evergreen Covington
Owner
Same
Location
4235 St. Mary?s Road
Acreage
1.90 acres
Current Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

it is compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by water and sewer, it

will not have a negative impact on the transportation network, and it does not

constitute spot zoning.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and

the new zoning will be consistent with the current use of the property.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 11

Land Use Designations: Mixed Office / Commercial
Environmental Impacts
The property does not lie within a floodway and floodplain area. The developer

will need an approved drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development

permit, if a permit is required.
City Services
Property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the

transportation network. The current traffic count is 13,692 trips per day and

will increase to 13,702 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at D

(14,200 trips per day) for St. Mary?s Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? A-O (Apartment-Office) & C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-one (21) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments concerning this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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