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Staff Report
ZC0409-3

Applicant
Hunt Calhoun & Scott Pearson
Owner
Robert Smith
Location
6900 Mobley Road
Acreage
2.39 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

it is consistent with the future land-use map of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan,

it is compatible with existing land-uses, it will not have a negative impact on

the transportation network, and it will not negatively impact schools.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that consistent with the future land-use map of the

1998 Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land-uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designations: 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 1,899 trips per day and

will increase to 1,918 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at A

(3,900 trips per day) for Mobley Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 & (Low Density Residential) & R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
This development could average about 1 to 5 children of various ages.

Elementary age students would attend Double Churches Elementary, which has 829

students (capacity: 625). Middle School age students would attend Double

Churches Middle School, which has 820 students (capacity: 675). High school

age students would attend Northside, which has 1,221 students (capacity:

1,200).
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirements.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-eight (38) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received one comment opposing this rezoning

request.
Additional Information
None.
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