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Staff Report
ZC0402-7

Applicant
Ralph Kingery
Owner
Sara Gurn Sumner
Location
5070 Warm Springs Road
Acreage
1.81 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-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 compatible with existing land-uses and it is served

by all City services. 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) a deceleration lane shall be

required as determined by the City Traffic Engineer.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Denial based on the fact that it is not consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan and the property protrudes into a residential area.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 3

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 6,755 trips per day and

will increase to 6,842 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at A

(8,200 trips per day) for Warm Springs Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-3B (Patio Homes / Zero Lot Line)

West ? A-O (Apartment-Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
None.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all

property lines. 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
Fifty-six (56) 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
None.
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