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Staff Report
ZC0307-7

Applicant
Pinnacle Homes, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
5012 & 5028 Warm Springs Road
Acreage
2.513 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

fact that although it is not consistent with the future land use map of the

Comprehensive Plan, 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, 2) no external trash dumpsters

/ compactors shall be located along the property lines bordered by the R-1 and

R-3A zoning districts, 3) screening for trash dumpsters / compactors, air

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

development on the property, and 4) deceleration lanes shall be required as

determined by the City Traffic Engineer.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses. This area has been identified as an area in transition from

residential to office / neighborhood commercial along a five-lane road. 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 3

Land Use Designation: Low Density Residential
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 6,755 trips per day and

will increase to 7,056 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at A

(8,200 trips per day) for Warm Springs Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential), R-3A (Medium Density Residential), &

C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

East ? R-1 (Low Density Residential) & R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential) & A-O (Apartment-Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

compatible

with existing land-uses.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-six (36) 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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