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Staff Report
ZC0503-1

Applicant
Stanley Merritt, Jr.
Owner
Dorothy Johnson & Theodocia Moore
Location
1111 Lockwood Avenue
Acreage
0.28 acre
Current Zoning Classification
RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1) (old R-3A)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RO (Residential-Office) (old A-O)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

fact that it is consistent with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive

Plan, it is served by all City services, and it will not have a negative impact

on the transportation network. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting

shall be deflected internally using deflector shields, 2) any external trash

dumpsters / compactors shall be visually obstructed by a structure that is

aesthetically similar to the proposed development, 3) screening for air

conditioners, refrigeration units, and heat pumps shall be required for all

development on the property, 4) no external trash dumpsters / compactors shall

be permitted along the north and south property lines, and 5) the property

shall be used as office only.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that is consistent with the future

land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended conditions are the same as those recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designations: Offices
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 17,010 trips per day and

will increase to 17,024 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(20,400 trips per day) for Wynnton Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)

South ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)

East ? RO (Residential-Office)

West ? RO (Residential-Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along the

property lines bordered by the RMF1 zoning district. The 3 options under

Category C are:

1) 20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs

/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet

2) 10 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear

feet and a wood fence, masonry wall, or earth berm

3) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty (20) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received one comment opposing this rezoning

request.
Additional Information
None.
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