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Staff Report
ZC0306-7

Applicant
Preston Holdings, LLC
Owner
Same
Location
1602 Celeste Drive
Acreage
4.5 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential) / R-2

(Low

Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-2 (Low 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 or it?s policy statements, it is compatible with existing

land-uses. 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 trash dumpsters / compactors shall be

permitted along the property lines bordered by the R-1A and R-2 zoning

districts, 4) any proposed driveway adjacent to Glenview Drive shall align with

Glenview Drive, and 5) 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 consistent with the future

land-use map of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan. However, the new recommended

Comprehensive Plan changes the land-use designation for R-2 from Low Density

Residential to Medium Density Residential. This change in designation would

make R-2 inconsistent with the future land-use plan of the 2003 Comprehensive

Plan update for this area. The recommended conditions of the Planning Advisory

Commission were recommended based on the R-3A zoning district. Conditions #1,

#2, #3, and #5 should be deleted in their entirety. Condition #4 should be

amended to read: the proposed street adjacent to Glenview Drive shall align

with Glenview Drive.
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 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 Level Of Service will remain at A (3,900 trips per

day) for Celeste Drive. The current count on Celeste Drive is 275 trips per

day.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & R-2 (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed project is consistent with the

future

land-use map of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Sixty-one (61) 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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