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Staff Report
ZC0411-9

Applicant
David Cummings
Owner
Valley Property Holding, Inc.
Location
1130 Talbotton Road
Acreage
3.1 acres
Current Zoning Classification
M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
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 a policy statement of the 2003 Comprehensive

Plan (Commercial Development policy statement #1, Sub-statement #2) 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

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 consistent with the future land-use

map of the 2003 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
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designations: Offices
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 9,240 trips per day and

will increase to 10,460 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for Talbotton Road. This road is in the Tier II (last 3

years of the 6 year TIP) of the TIP; construction is in the Long Range Plan.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

South ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

East ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

West ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) & C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the 2003 Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
None.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along the

northeast property line. 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.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-three (23) 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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