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Staff Report
ZC0306-1

Applicant
Alfred & Juanita Lewis
Owner
Same
Location
4261 St. Mary?s Road
Acreage
0.92 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 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, 3) no external trash dumpsters / compactors

shall be located along the property lines bordered by the R-1A zoning district,

4) screening for air conditioners, refrigeration units, and heat pumps shall be

required for all development on the property, 5) the existing driveway shall be

upgraded to a commercial driveway, 6) the property shall be used as a day care

center or offices only until such time as traffic improvements are made to St.

Mary?s Road, and 7) no housing shall be allowed 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, with one additional condition: (8) no personal

care homes or assisted living facilities shall be permitted on the property.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 11

Land Use Designation: Mixed Office / 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
This portion of St. Mary?s Road is scheduled for widening with right-of-way

acquisition beginning in 2004 and construction starting in 2007 (may be subject

to change). The current traffic count is 11,868 trips per day and will

increase to 12,186 trips per day. The Level Of Service will increase to D (C

is 11,800 trips per day) for St. Mary?s Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

consistent

with the future land-use map of the

Comprehensive

Plan.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Fourteen (14) 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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