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Staff Report
ZC0410-2

Applicant
Larry Bussey, Inc.
Owner
Mrs. D.W. Bussey
Location
5150 Lakeshore Road
Acreage
1.14 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-2 (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 2003 Comprehensive Plan,

there will be no buffer requirement, and it is served by all City services.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that consistent with the future land-use map of the

2003 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 7

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 10,018 trips per day and

will increase to 10,065 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at A

(11,200 trips per day) for Macon Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-4 (High Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the 2003 Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
This development could average about 1 to 5 children of various ages.

Elementary age students would attend Waddell Elementary, which has 624 students

(capacity: 550). Middle School age students would attend Midland Middle

School, which has 963 students (capacity: 900). High school age students would

attend Hardaway, which has 1,314 students (capacity: 1,300).
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirements.
Attitude of Property Owners
Sixteen (16) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received two comments opposing this rezoning

request.
Additional Information
None.
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