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Staff Report
ZC0411-5

Applicant
Steven Corbett
Owner
Williams Road Partners, LLC
Location
1716 Fountain Court
Acreage
1.5 acres
Current Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
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 compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by all City

services, 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 project, 3) no trash dumpsters / compactors shall be

located along the southern property line, 4) the property shall be used for

multi-family residential only, and 5) 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 a down-zoning from the

existing zoning 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
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designations: 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 current traffic count is 7,942 trips per day and

will increase to 7,985 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at B

(7,900 trips per day) for Williams Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? C-3 (General Commercial)

South ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

East ? I-185

West ? C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
This development could average about 5 to 10 children of various ages.

Elementary age students would attend Double Churches, which has 858 students

(capacity: 650). Middle School age students would attend Double Churches

Middle School, which has 871 students (capacity: 675). High school age

students would attend Northside, which has 1,287 students (capacity: 1,100).
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer requirement along the

north property line. 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

3) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Five (5) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments opposing this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
PAC approved this case by a vote of 5 to 1.
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