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Staff Report
ZC0411-7

Applicant
D.R. Properties, LLC
Owner
Samet
Location
1322 & 1328 16th Street
Acreage
0.30 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
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 the highest and best use of the property. The

recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed 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, and 4)

only one ingress / egress shall be permitted to 16th Street.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based upon the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses and the rezoning of said property helps the proposed development, as

a whole, have less impact on the surrounding residential uses. The recommended

conditions are the same as those recommended by the Planning Advisory

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

Land Use Designation: Medium 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 8,506 trips per day and

will increase to 9,088 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for 13th Avenue.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

South ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

East ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

West ? A-O (Apartment-Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
None.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along the

east property line of 1328 16th Street. 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
Forty-six (46) 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
The neighboring A-O property was rezoned this past fall for the medical office

complex.
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