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Staff Report
ZC0309-3

Applicant
Paula Johnson
Owner
PMB 174
Location
3857 St. Mary?s Road
Acreage
5.3 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

fact that it is consistent with the future land use map of the Comprehensive

Plan, it is consistent with Commercial Development policy statement #2 of the

Comprehensive Plan, and it does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended

conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally using deflector

shields, 2) screening for trash dumpsters / compactors, air conditioners,

refrigeration units, and heat pumps shall be required for all development on

the property, 3) driveway access shall be determined by the City Traffic

Engineer, and 4) the western and northern property lines shall meet the

requirements of Category C, Option 3 (30 feet undisturbed, natural buffer) of

the Buffer Ordinance.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future

land use map of the Comprehensive Plan, it is consistent with Commercial

Development policy statement #2 of the Comprehensive Plan, and it is compatible

with existing land-uses. The recommended conditions are the same as those

recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 10

Land Use Designation: General 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. The current traffic count is 9,668 trips per day and

will increase to 11,902 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for St. Mary?s Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? C-3 (General Commercial)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

consistent

with the future land-use map of the

Comprehensive

Plan.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Sixty-two (62) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received several comments at PAC opposing this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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