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STAFF REPORT

REZN 4-10-3840

Applicant: George Mize, Jr.



Owner: WSI Properties, LLC



Location 1242 6th Avenue



Acreage: 0.25 acre



Current Zoning Classification: LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)



Proposed Zoning Classification: UPT (Uptown)



Current Use of Property: Vacant warehouse



Proposed Use of Property: Office, Business and Professional



Council District:



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

with the Comprehensive Plan.



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

Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land-uses.



Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A



DRI Rcommendation: N/A



General Land Use: Planning Area D

Land Use Designation: Mixed Use



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 ? GC (General Commercial)

South ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)

East ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)

West ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)



Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning is consistent with the future land use

map of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan.



School Impact There will be no school impact.



Buffer Requiremnts

The Unified Development Ordinance does not address buffering for the UPT and

CRD zoning districts.



Attitude of Property Owners: Ten (10) property owners within 300 feet were notified of

the rezoning request. The Planning Department has not received any inquiries

or comments on this request.



Additional Information: None.



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