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STAFF REPORT

REZN-7-11-2603

Applicant: Wynning Properties, LLC



Owner: Same



Location 1660-1716 Elvan Avenue



Acreage: 1.65 acres



Current Zoning Classification: SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)



Proposed Zoning Classification: RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)



Current Use of Property: Single family residential



Proposed Use of Property: Duplexes



Council District: District 7 (Woodson)



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

with existing land uses.



Planning Departments Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with

existing land uses and is in an area of transition. Several properties in the

immediate area have been redeveloped as duplexes and have helped to stabilize

the residential quality of the area.



Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A



DRI Rcommendation: N/A



General Land Use: Inconsistent

Planning Area C

Land Use Designation:

Single Family 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 Plan permit, if a permit is required.



City Services: Property is served by all city services.



Traffic Impact: The proposed project will not have a negative impact on the

transportation network.



Surrounding Zoning: North ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)

South ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)

East ? GC (General Commercial)

West ? GC (General Commercial) / RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)



Reasonableness of Request The request is compatible with existing land uses.



School Impact



School

11-12 Projected Enrollment

Capacity

Available Space

Anticipated Impact on School

South Columbus Elementary School (PK ? 5)

444

588

144

Minimal

Eddy Middle School (6 ? 8)

322

613

291

Minimal

Spencer High School (9 ? 12)

755

950

195

Minimal





Buffer Requiremnts

The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer requirement along all

property lines bordered by the GC zoning district. The 3 options under

Category A are:

1) 5 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) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.



Attitude of Property Owners: Twenty (20) property owners within 300 feet of the subject

properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has

not received any comments regarding the request



Additional Information: The west side of Elvan Avenue was rezoned for duplexes in 2002. In

2007, a lot on the east side of Elvan Avenue was rezoned for a duplex.



Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map

Planning Area C Future Land-Use Map

Traffic Analysis

Site Plan









Attachments


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