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Staff Report
ZC0306-10

Applicant
Anthony Okeke
Owner
Same
Location
1115 Brown Avenue
Acreage
0.71 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
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 Comprehensive

Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by water and

sewer, and it does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended conditions are:

1) all lighting shall be directed internally using deflector shields, 2) no

trash dumpsters / compactors shall be located along the property line bordered

by the R-3A zoning district, and 3) screening for trash dumpsters / compactors,

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 Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended conditions are the same as those recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designation: Office
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 5,117 trips per day and

will increase to 5,167 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at B

(7,900 trips per day) for Brown Avenue.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

South ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

East ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

West ? A-O (Apartment-Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

consistent

with the future land-use map of the

Comprehensive

Plan.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-seven (37) 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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