STAFF REPORT
ZC0708-3
Applicant: J.B. Chastain, MD
Owner: Same
Location 3705 Willis Road
Acreage: 1.1 acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential-Office)
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Townhouses
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible
with existing land-uses and it will not have a negative impact on the
Transportation network.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent
with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible
with existing land-uses. The recommended condition is: the development shall
have a stubbed-out driveway built to access the property to the south. Said
driveway shall serve as future access to said southern property, thus creating
parcel interconnectivity.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 8
Land Use Designations: Mixed Office / High Density 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.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RO (Residential-Office)
South ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) / SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
West ? RO (Residential-Office)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the
future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact No school impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the SFR2 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: Sixteen (16) property owners within 300 feet were notified
of the rezoning request. The Planning Department received comments opposing
the rezoning request.
Additional Information: None.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 8 Future Land-Use Map
Site plan
Traffic Report
Attachments