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Staff Report
ZC0404-1

Applicant
Jordan Hart Commercial Services
Owner
Estate of Robert Whitehurst
Location
8101 Veterans Parkway
Acreage
1.90 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

fact that it is consistent with the future land-use map of the 1998

Comprehensive Plan and it is served by all City services. 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, 4) driveway access

shall be determined by the City Traffic Engineer, and 5) a deceleration lane

shall be required as determined by the City Traffic Engineer.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future

land-use map of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing

land-uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designations: Mixed Office / 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 10,586 trips per day and

will increase to 10,773 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for Veterans Parkway. This section of Veterans Parkway

is in the TIP to be widened within the next three (3) years to four lanes with

a median or turn-lane.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
None.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along the

northern property line. The 3 options under Category C are:

1) 20 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 shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear

feet and a wood fence, masonry wall, or earth berm

3) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twelve (12) 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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