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STAFF REPORT

ZC0708-2

Applicant: Richard S. Waddell



Owner: Same



Location 10119 Veterans Parkway



Acreage: 4.612 acres



Current Zoning Classification: RE1 (Residential Estate 1)



Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)



Current Use of Property: Undeveloped



Proposed Use of Property: Office / Mini-storage



Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible

with existing land-uses.



Planning Divisions Recommendation: Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible

with existing land-uses. The recommended condition is: the property shall be

used as offices and self storage only.



Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A



DRI Rcommendation: N/A



General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 2

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.



Traffic Impact: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the

transportation network.



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: Eight (8) property owners within 300 feet were notified of

the rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments

concerning the rezoning request.



Additional Information: None.



Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map

Planning District 2 Future Land-Use Map

Site plan

Traffic Report









Attachments


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