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Staff Report
ZC0409-5

Applicant
Nascent Properties, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
#10 & #16 Earl Court
Acreage
0.24 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

it compatible with existing land-uses and it will not have a negative impact on

the transportation network.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that although it is not consistent with the future

land-use map of the 2003 Comprehensive Plan, it is a down-zoning request that

permits single family residential housing and is compatible with the existing

land-uses and lot sizes.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

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 12,036 trips per day and

will increase to 12,053 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for Fort Benning Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

South ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

West ? R-4 (High Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
This development could average about 1 to 5 children of various ages.

Elementary age students would attend South Columbus Elementary, which has 511

students (capacity: 575). Middle School age students would attend Eddy Middle

School, which has 684 students (capacity: 600). High school age students would

attend Spencer, which has 1,073 students (capacity: 1,100).
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirements.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-eight (28) 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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