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Staff Report
ZC0402-9

Applicant
Anthony Okeke
Owner
Same
Location
2429 Martha's Loop
Acreage
0.32
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 it is compatible with existing land-uses and it is served by all City

services. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed

internally using deflector shields, 2) screening for trash dumpsters /

compactors, air conditioners, refrigeration units, and heat pumps shall be

required for all development on the property, 3) driveway access shall be

determined by the City Traffic Engineer, 4) no external trash dumpsters /

compactors shall be permitted within 30 feet of the southeastern property line,

and 5) the property shall be used as a clubhouse and fitness center for the

apartments at 2437 Martha?s Loop only.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Denial based on the fact that it is not consistent with the future land-use map

of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

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 24,067 trips per day and

will increase to 24,085 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at D

(24,500 trips per day) for Macon Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low 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 4 children of various ages (if apartments

are added). Elementary age students would attend Edgewood Elementary, which

has 460 students (capacity: 425). Middle school age students would attend Fort

Middle School, which has 569 students (capacity: 600). High school age

students would attend Hardaway, which has 1,269 students (capacity: 1,300).
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category B buffer requirement along the

northern and eastern property lines. The 3 options under Category B are:

1) 15 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs

/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet

2) 10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental

grasses per 100 linear feet and a wood fence, masonry wall, or earth berm

3) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer
Attitude of Property Owners
Eleven (11) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received several comments opposing this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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