STAFF REPORT
REZN 12-09-3102
Applicant: Gus Swenson
Owner: Gus Swenson
Location 4400 Beallwood Avenue
Acreage: 1 acre
Current Zoning Classification: NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Auto Repair
Proposed Use of Property: Auto Repair & Car Sales
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible
with the Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning Area F
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 Plan 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.
Surrounding Zoning: North - GC (General Commercial)
South - NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
East - GC (General Commercial)
West - GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact There will be no school impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
There shall be no buffer requirement due to the surrounding properties being
zoned commercial.
Attitude of Property Owners: Twenty-four (24) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has received not
received any inquiries about the rezoning request.
Additional Information: The applicant is requesting to rezone property at 4400 Beallwood
Avenue from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial. Subsequent to the
rezoning request, the applicant has made application for a Special Exception
Use to allow a car dealership on 1 acre of property at the aforementioned
address. The applicant will continue to have the auto repair service as the
primary business on the property with the occasional sell of automobiles.
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