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Staff Report
ZC0510-4

Applicant
George C. Woodruff Company
Owner
Same
Location
6939 Warm Springs Road
Acreage
14.85 acres
Current Zoning Classification
SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification
SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based upon the fact that although it is not consistent

with the future land-use map of the 2003 Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible

with existing land-uses. The recommended condition is: all lots shall be a

minimum of 85 feet wide.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses and it is consistent with residential zonings along Warm Springs

Road, west of Pierce Chapel Road. The recommended condition is the same as

that 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 3

Land Use Designations: Rural Residential
Environmental Impacts
The property does 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. See attached traffic report.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)

South ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

East ? SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4)

West ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1), SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2),

& RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
This development could average about 20 to 40 children of various ages.

Elementary age students would attend Midland Academy, which has 838 students

(capacity: 575). Middle school age students would attend Midland Middle

School, which has 1,048 students (capacity: 875). High school age students

would attend Shaw, which has 1,086 students (capacity: 1,275).
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Eight (8) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received comments concerning this rezoning

request.
Additional Information
The applicant is proposing 21 lots.
Attachments
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