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Staff Report
ZC0501-9

Applicant
Zephaniah Baker
Owner
Spirit Filled Methodist, Inc.
Location
3898 Mulberry Drive
Acreage
4.4 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

fact that it will not have a negative impact on the transportation network and

the day care center will be operated in an existing building. 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, 3) screening for air conditioners, refrigeration units, and heat

pumps shall be required for all development on the property, and 4) no external

trash dumpsters / compactors shall be permitted along the west and south

property lines.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that 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
None.
DRI Recommendation
None.
General Land use
Planning District 7

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 current traffic count is 10,957 trips per day and

will increase to 11,104 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for Morris Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
None.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Forty-seven (47) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

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

rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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