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Staff Report
ZC0405-2

Applicant
Developers-Investors, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
8342 Veterans Parkway & adjoining lots to its south (running east to the

entrance of Lullwater Apartments) and southeast
Acreage
5.877 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
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 1998

Comprehensive Plan and 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, 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 1998 Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing

land-uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designations: Neighborhood 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 current traffic count is 10,586 trips per day and

will increase to 11,304 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for Veterans Parkway. This section of Veterans Parkway

is in the TIP to be widened within the next three (3) years to four lanes with

a median or turn-lane.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

East ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential) & C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
None.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along the

property lines bordered by 8350 Veterans Parkway, and 8238 & 8228 Cooper Creek

Road. 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.



The development shall have a Category A buffer requirement along the property

lines bordering Lullwater Apartments. The 3 options under Category A are:

1) 5 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear

feet and a wood fence, masonry wall, or earth berm

2) 10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental

grasses per 100 linear feet

20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
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
Part of the Maple Ridge Master Plan.
Attachments
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