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Staff Report
ZC0310-3

Applicant
Ralph Kingery
Owner
Same
Location
931 Dogwood Drive
Acreage
1.23 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
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 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 external trash dumpsters / compactors

shall be permitted along the property lines bordered by the R-1A zoning

district, 4) screening for air conditioners, refrigeration units, and heat

pumps shall be required for all development on the property, and 5) driveway

access shall be 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.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 11

Land Use Designation: Low Density Residential
Environmental Impacts
The property does 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 3,334 trips per day and

will increase to 3,400 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at A

(3,900 trips per day) for Dogwood Drive.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

compatible

with existing land-uses.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty (20) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

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

rezoning case.
Additional Information
None.
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