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Staff Report
ZC0303-2

Applicant
Terry Wilson
Owner
Same
Location
2027 & 2031 6th Avenue
Acreage
0.34 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-4 (High 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 it

is consistent with the future land use

map of the Comprehensive Plan and a policy statement of

the Comprehensive Plan. The Medical Center

Redevelopment Plan shows Low Density Residential

as its land-use. The Plan needs updating because this

area is not conducive to single family residential. The

terrain along 5th Avenue south towards 19th Street is

steep. The lots currently used in these 3 blocks are

mainly used for offices and multi-family residential.

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

consistent with 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 8

Land Use Designation: Office



Property is located in the Medical Center Redevelopment Area

Land Use Designation: 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 Level Of Service will remain at B (28,500

trips per day) for Veterans Parkway.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-4 High Density Residential)

South ? R-4 High Density Residential)

East ? R-4 (High Density Residential) &

A-O (Apartment-Office)

West ? R-4 High Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

consistent

with the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty (30) property owners within 300 feet were

notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Division

received one comment opposing this rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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