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Staff Report
ZC0310-4

Applicant
Developers-Investors, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
7515 Cooper Creek Road
Acreage
2.041 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

fact that it is consistent with a policy statement of the Comprehensive Plan

(Commercial Development policy statement #1), it is compatible with existing

land-uses, and it does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended conditions

are: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally using deflector shields, and

2) screening for trash dumpsters / compactors, air conditioners, refrigeration

units, and heat pumps shall be required for all development on the property.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with a policy

statement of the Comprehensive Plan (Commercial Development policy statement

#2) 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
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designations: Low Density Residential / Mixed

Office/HighDensityResidential / 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 7,942 trips per day and

will increase to 8,187 trips per day. The Level Of Service will increase to a

high level B (7,900 trips per day) for Moon Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

West ? C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Five (5) 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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