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Staff Report
ZC0304-3

Applicant
North Brent Properties
Owner
Same
Location
North side of Williams Road, between Stevens Lane and Cleo Drive
Acreage
57.84 acres
Current Zoning Classification
A-1 (Agricultural
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 compatible with existing land-uses, it will not have a negative

impact on the transportation network and it does not constitute spot zoning.

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

using deflector shields, 2) no external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be

permitted along the property lines bordered by the A-1 zoning district, 3) any

external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be visually obstructed by a

structure that is aesthetically similar to the proposed development, 4)

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

required for all development on the property, and 5) a deceleration lane shall

be required as determined by the City Traffic Engineer.

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

land use map 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 2

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 Level Of Service will remain at C (11,800 trips

per day) for Williams Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? A-1 (Agricultural)

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

Residential)

East ? C-3 (General Commercial) & A-1 (Agricultural)

West ? C-3 (General Commercial) & A-O (Apartment-Office)
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
Nineteen (19) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments concerning this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
This tract is part of the Tompkins property, which was divided up and auctioned

off a few years ago. Three of the parcels have been zoned C-3 and one has been

zoned M-1.
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