STAFF REPORT
REZN-07-14-1623
Applicant: David C. Kirk
Owner: The Billings Family
Location 7260, 7300, & 7400 Blackmon Road
Acreage: 14.1
Current Zoning Classification: RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Undeveloped/Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Grocery store with gas sales
Council District: 6 (Allen)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that the request is
consistent with the future land-use map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan and is
compatible with existing land uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Conditional approval based on the fact that the request is
consistent with the future land-use map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan and is
compatible with existing land uses. The recommended conditions are:
1) The following conditions shall apply to the Blackmon Road-Greystone Drive /
Proposed Driveway #1 (Intersection #1):
A) Construct two west-bound approach lanes on the project driveway:
a shared through/right-turn lane and exclusive left-turn lane, which shall line
up with the median at Greystone Farms.
B) Construct one south-bound left-turn lane into the driveway
C) Construct one north-bound right-turn lane into the driveway
D) Install a traffic signal prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy
E) Construct a north-bound left-turn lane into Greystone Drive
2) The following conditions shall apply
to Blackmon Road &
Proposed Driveway
#2:
A) Construct two west-bound approach lanes on the project driveway: a
left-turn lane and a right-turn lane.
B) Construct one north-bound right- turn lane into the driveway.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Consistent
Planning Area B
Land Use Designation:
General Commercial
Environmental Impacts: The property does not lie within the 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: A traffic study was performed for this rezoning and was reviewed by the
City Traffic Engineer.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? JR Allen Parkway
South ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
East ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
West ? GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request The request is consistent with the future land-use map of the
2028 Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact N/A
Buffer Requirements
The site shall include a Category C buffer 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, under story 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: Ninety (90) property owners within 1,000 feet of the
subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning
Department received one comment in support; several comments to disapprove; one
comment to inquire; and one comment regarding traffic concerns.
Additional Information: The applicant is proposing a Walmart Neighborhood Market with gas
sales on this property. The proposed store size is 42,000 square feet.
Attachments: Aerial Land-Use Map
Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan
Elevations
Attachments