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Staff Report
ZC0406-3

Applicant
Tiger Creek Development
Owner
Same
Location
Sonoma Pointe subdivision (Blackmon Road)
Acreage
49 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-2 (Low Density Residential) / A-1 (Agricultural)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-2 (Low Density Residential) with conditions
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. The recommended condition is: all proposed lots shall meet

the front, side, and rear setback requirements of the R-3 zoning district.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional 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. The recommended condition is the same as that recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 3

Land Use Designations: General Commercial / 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 1,816 trips per day and

will remain at 1,816 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at A

(4,700 trips per day) for Blackmon Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? JR Allen Parkway

South ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? A-1 (Agricultural) & R-2 (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
This development could average about 150-175 children of various ages.

Elementary age students would attend Midland Academy, which has 702 students

(capacity: 550). Middle school age students would attend Blackmon Road Middle

School, which has 871 students (capacity: 750). High school age students would

attend Shaw, which has 1,053 students (capacity: 1,200).
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Four (4) 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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