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Staff Report
ZC0501-8

Applicant
Austin Group
Owner
Same
Location
5019 Armour Road
Acreage
0.30 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-2 (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 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: 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 development, and 3)

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 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
None.
DRI Recommendation
None.
General Land use
Planning District 5

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 18,659 trips per day and

will increase to 18,674 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(20,400 trips per day) for Armour Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

West ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
None.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along the

property lines bordered by the R-2 zoning district. The 3 options under

Category C are:

1) 20 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 shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear

feet and a wood fence, masonry wall, or earth berm

3) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty (30) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

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

rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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