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Staff Report
ZC0306-2

Applicant
Charles Calhoun, MD
Owner
Same
Location
4008 Willis Road
Acreage
0.30 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 Comprehensive

Plan, it is compatible with existing

land-uses, it does not constitute spot zoning, and

it will not have a negative impact on

the transportation

network. 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) no

external trash dumpsters / compactors

shall be permitted along the property lines

bordered by the R-4 zoning district, 4)

the use of the property shall be restricted to

a parking lot, 5) the proposed

parking lot shall be accessed from

the parking lot at 4012 Willis Road, and

6) 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 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: 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 Level Of Service will remain at A (3,900 trips per

day) for Willis Road. The current count on Willis Road is 1,091 trips per day.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

South ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

East ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

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

compatible

with existing land uses. This area will be

analyzed

during the Comprehensive Plan Update

to

determine what adjustments need to be made.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirteen (13) 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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