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Staff Report
ZC0401-4

Applicant
Kirsten Jenkins
Owner
Marion Harbin
Location
4910 Buena Vista Road
Acreage
1.99 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
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

1998 Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses and it is

served by all City services. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting

shall be directed internally using deflector shields, 2) no external trash

dumpsters / compactors shall be permitted within 30 feet of the property lines

bordered by the R-1A zoning district, 3) screening for trash dumpsters /

compactors, air conditioners, refrigeration units, and heat pumps shall be

required for all development on the property, and 4) driveway access shall be

determined by the City Traffic Engineer.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that although it is not consistent with

the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with

existing land-uses and it will make the zoning consistent with the surrounding

properties.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 11

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 14,678 trips per day and

will increase to 14,788 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at B

(18,600 trips per day) for Buena Vista Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) & R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
None.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along the

northern and eastern property lines. 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
Nineteen (19) 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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