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Staff Report
ZC0407-4

Applicant
David Cummings
Owner
William Buck
Location
NE corner of Macon Road & Primrose Drive (4001 Macon Road)
Acreage
3 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
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, it is consistent with a policy statement, and it shall meet

the buffer requirement. 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, and 3) screening for air conditioners,

refrigeration units, and heat pumps shall be required for all development on

the property.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future

land-use map of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan. The recommended conditions are

the same as those recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

Land Use Designation: 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 16,821 trips per day and

will increase to 17,031 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(20,400 trips per day) for Macon Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

South ? R-4 (High Density Residential) & R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

West ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) & R-1A (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
Nineteen (19) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received one comment opposing this rezoning

request.
Additional Information
None.
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