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Staff Report
ZC0503-2

Applicant
Deluxe Properties, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
7855 & 7865 Cooper Creek Road and a landlocked property southeast of 7855

Cooper Creek Road
Acreage
12.654 acres
Current Zoning Classification
SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

fact that two of the three properties are consistent with the future land-use

map of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land-uses.

The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally,

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) no external trash dumpsters /

compactors shall be permitted along the north, south, and east property lines,

5) the property shall be used as apartments only, 6) a deceleration lane shall

be required as determined by the City Traffic Engineer, and 7) no access shall

be permitted to Cooper Creek Road.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that two of the three lots are

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

compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended conditions are the same as

those recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission plus two additional

conditions: 8) no windows or balconies shall be allowed on the sides of the

apartment buildings where the sides face Cooper Springs subdivision, and 9) a

maximum of 132 units shall be permitted.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
7855 Cooper Creek Road & the landlocked parcel to the southeast

Properties are located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designation: High Density Residential



7865 Cooper Creek Road

Property is located in Planning District 2

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 8,820 trips per day and

will increase to 9,288 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at B

(7,900 trips per day) for Moon Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? SFR3 (Low Density Residential) & RO (Residential-Office)

South ? SFR1 (Low Density Residential) & GC (General Commercial)

East ? SFR1 (Low Density Residential)

West ? RO (Residential-Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
This development could average about 10 to 15 children of various ages.

Elementary age students would attend Midland Academy, which has 772 students

(capacity: 575). Middle School age students would attend Blackmon Road Middle

School, which has 907 students (capacity: 775). High school age students would

attend Northside, which has 1,265 students (capacity: 1,100).
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category B buffer requirement along all

property lines bordered by the SFR1 zoning district. 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
Thirty-two (32) 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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