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Staff Report
ZC0301-2

Applicant
Dykes Development Company, Inc.
Owner
Hugh Sosebee Limited Family Partnership, LLLP
Location
Northeast corner Whitesville Road and Williams Road (south of the gas pipeline)
Acreage
32.18 acres
Current Zoning Classification
A-1 (Agricultural)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office) (20.70 acres) / C-3

(General

Commercial) (11.48 acres)
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 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) no external

trash dumpsters / compactors shall be permitted along the property lines

bordered by the proposed R-3 zoning district, 3) any external trash dumpsters /

compactors shall be visually obstructed by a structure that is aesthetically

similar to the proposed development, and 4) screening for air conditioners,

refrigeration units, and heat pumps shall be required for all development on

the property that is proposed for C-3.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that the parcel proposed for C-3 is

consistent with the future land use map of the Comprehensive Plan, the parcel

proposed for A-O is a down zoning from the C-3 zone, and both are compatible

with existing land-uses. The recommended conditions are the same as those

recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission except for Condition #2.

Condition #2 is not necessary since case ZC0301-1 was denied for R-3.
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 immediate goal is to signalize the intersection of Whitesville Road and

Williams Road. A traffic study is being determined to accommodate future

growth in this area.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? A-1 (Agricultural)

South ? A-1 (Agricultural) & C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? I-185 & Georgia Welcome Center

West ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) & A-1 (Agricultural)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classifications are

compatible

with existing land-uses.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-four (24) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received several comments opposing this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
This tract is part of a 57.28 acres site that will be divided into three

parcels. These parcels only have frontage on Williams Road.
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