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Staff Report
ZC0310-1

Applicant
Mordic Builders, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
6210 Crystal Drive
Acreage
6.72 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low 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 although it is not consistent with the future land use map of the

Comprehensive Plan, it is consistent with policy statements of the

Comprehensive Plan (Residential Development policy statements #1, #2, & #3), it

is compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by all city services

including 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) screening for external trash dumpsters / compactors, air

conditioners, refrigeration units, and heat pumps shall be required for all

development on the property, and 3) driveway access shall be determined by the

City Traffic Engineer.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is an area that has been

identified as a transition area in the 2003 Comprehensive Plan update. It is

also consistent with policy statements of the Comprehensive Plan (Residential

Development policy statements #1, #2, & #3) 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 7

Land Use Designation: Low Density Residential
Environmental Impacts
The property does 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 10,008 trips per day and

will increase to 10,538 trips per day (on Macon Road). The Level Of Service

will remain at C (11,800 trips per day) for Macon Road until widening

construction is completed.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) &

C-3

(General Commercial)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & A-O (Apartment-Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

compatible

with existing land-uses.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-one (21) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments concerning this

rezoning case.
Additional Information
None.
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