STAFF REPORT
ZC0802-2
Applicant: Roger Montgomery
Owner: Morgan Oil Company
Location 12100 Macon Road
Acreage: 1.5 acres
Current Zoning Classification: RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Gas Station / Convenience Store
Proposed Use of Property: Gas Station / Convenience Store
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible
with existing land-uses and it is served by all city services with the
exception of sewer.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with
existing land-uses and rezoning the property will make it zoning compliant.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: Approval.
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 4
Land Use Designations: Rural Residential
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 with the exception of sewer.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network. Please see Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
South ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
East ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
West ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is compatible with
existing land uses.
School Impact No school impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the RE1 zoning district. 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 or masonry wall
3) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Nine (9) property owners within 300 feet were notified of
the rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments
regarding the rezoning request.
Additional Information: The property has been used as a gas station / convenience store for
about fifty (50) years. It is known as Hobbs Grocery although the Hobbs sold
it long ago.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 4 Future Land-Use Map
Traffic Report
Attachments