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Staff Report
ZC0306-6

Applicant
Steve Corbett
Owner
Williams Road Partners, LLC
Location
Northeast of 1700 Fountain Court
Acreage
2.5 acres
Current Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
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 consistent with a policy statement of the

Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses, and it does not

constitute spot zoning. 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 project, 3) no trash dumpsters / compactors shall be

located along the southern property line, 4) the property shall be used for

multi-family residential only, and 5) 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 a policy

statement 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 immediate goal is to signalize the intersection of Whitesville Road and

Williams Road. A traffic study is being determined to accommodate future

growth in this area. The proposed A-O use will generate fewer trips per day

than 2.5 acres of C-3 development.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? C-3 (General Commercial)

South ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

East ? I-185

West ? A-O (Apartment-Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

compatible

with existing land-uses.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Three (3) 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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