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Staff Report
ZC0412-4

Applicant
Woodmont Properties, LLC
Owner
Alexander Brothers Lumber Company
Location
Eastern corner of Cooper Creek Parkway & Milgen Road
Acreage
2 acres
Current Zoning Classification
M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
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 although it is not consistent with the future land-use map of the

2003 Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses, it is served

by all City services, and it will meet the buffer ordinance. 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, and 3) screening for air conditioners, refrigeration units, and

heat pumps shall be required for all development on the property.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that 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
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

Land Use Designations: 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 8,543 trips per day and

will increase to 8,717 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(9,700 trips per day) for Milgen Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

South ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

East ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

West ? Cooper Creek Parkway
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along the

property lines bordered by the M-1 zoning district. 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
Five (5) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received a letter in support of this rezoning

request.
Additional Information
None.
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