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Staff Report
ZC0504-2

Applicant
Rodney Milner / Billy Harrelson
Owner
Rodney Milner / Knights of Columbus
Location
1267 Alta Vista Road
Acreage
1.4 acres
Current Zoning Classification
SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) & GC (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
CO (Commercial-Office)
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

Comprehensive Plan, it is an acceptable use for a former church. The

recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally, 2)

any external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be visually obstructed by a

structure that is aesthetically similar to the proposed development, 3)

screening for air conditioners, refrigeration units, and heat pumps shall be

required for all development on the property, 4) no external trash dumpsters /

compactors shall be located along the north and south property lines, and 5)

the property shall be used as a church or lodge / meeting hall only.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Denial based on the fact that it is not consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan. In 2003, the Planning Division recommended denial

for a Masonic lodge at 3614 Norris Road that had similar uses and zonings in

the area.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
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 4,339 trips per day.

Under the current zonings, traffic counts would increase to 4,397 (58 tpd)

trips per day. Under the new zoning, traffic counts will increase to 4,360 (21

tpd) trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at A (4,700 trips per

day) for Forrest Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) & GC (General Commercial)

South ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

West ? I-185
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 all

property lines bordered by the SFR2 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 or masonry wall

3) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-one (31) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received a letter opposing this rezoning

request.
Additional Information
None.
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