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Staff Report
ZC0506-1

Applicant
James M. Knight, Inc.
Owner
Ted Alford
Location
2705 Manchester Expressway
Acreage
0.585 acre
Current Zoning Classification
NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

it is consistent with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it

is compatible with existing land-uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land-uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 5

Land Use Designations: 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 proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the

transportation network. The current traffic count is 44,610 trips per day and

will remain at 44,610. The Level Of Service will remain at B (45,600 trips per

day) for Manchester Expressway.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)

South ? GC (General Commercial)

East ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)

West ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Fourteen (14) 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
The applicant is seeking to redevelop the site for Chevron?s new

configuration. The former C-2 zoning district permitted convenience stores

with gas sales. The NC zoning district does not allow said use. The applicant

is seeking to bring the site into conformance.
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