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Staff Report
ZC0403-4

Applicant
David Cummings
Owner
Estate of Erma Jones
Location
3820 Gentian Boulevard
Acreage
0.41 acre
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

1998 Comprehensive Plan, 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, 3) screening for 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 it is compatible with existing

land-uses and it would be consistent with the future land-use map of the

proposed 2003 Comprehensive Plan update, if approved.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

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 14,978 trips per day and

will increase to 15,053 trips per day. The Level Of Service will increase to E

(15,700 trips per day) for Gentian Boulevard. This section of road is not

congested but does carry a lot of through-traffic, thus producing heavy traffic

counts. Gentian Boulevard and Milgen Road are in the Long Range Plan for

widening.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses and it

would be consistent with the future land-use map of the proposed 2003

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

northeast and southeast 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
Twenty (20) 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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