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Staff Report
ZC0508-2

Applicant
Concordia Properties, LLC
Owner
North Highland Assembly of God
Location
7041 Whittlesey Boulevard
Acreage
8.24 acres
Current Zoning Classification
SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based upon the fact that it is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses, and it

will not have a negative impact on the transportation network.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future

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

land-uses. The recommended conditions are attached.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designations: 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. A traffic study was conducted by the applicant and

studied by staff. The aforementioned conditions resulted from a review of the

traffic study.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? JR Allen Parkway

South ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)

East ? GC (General Commercial)

West ? GC (General Commercial)
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
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Seven (7) 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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