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Staff Report
ZC0306-1

Applicant
Hopegivers International
Owner
Andrew Shields
Location
7300 Old Moon Road
Acreage
11.145 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (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, it is compatible with existing land-uses, and it does not constitute spot

zoning. 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 project, 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
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designation: General Commercial
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 Old Moon Road. The current count on Old Moon Road is 2,327 trips per

day. The post rezoning count would add 562 trips per day, which would increase

the total to 2,889 trips per day (plus 400 extra trips when Calvary School is

in session). Most of the traffic is generated between Timberdale Drive and

Cardinal Landing Drive.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? A-O (Apartment-Office) & R-4

(High

Density Residential)

South ? JR Allen Parkway

East ? C-3 (General Commercial)

West ? 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
Seven (7) 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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