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STAFF REPORT

REZN-9-11-2955

Applicant: George Mize, Jr.



Owner: Woodmont Properties, LLC.



Location 6100 Green Island Drive



Acreage: 5.77 acres



Current Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office) with Conditions



Proposed Zoning Classification: RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)



Current Use of Property: Undeveloped



Proposed Use of Property: Multi-Family residential



Council District: District 2 (Davis)



Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Conditional approval based on the fact that it

is compatible with existing land uses. The recommended conditions are: 1) A

minimum fifteen (15) feet natural buffer shall be required along Green Island

Drive; 2) No access shall be allowed onto Green Island Drive; 3) A Type C

buffer shall be required along the property line bordered by River Knoll

Condominiums, 6101 River Road; 4) A six (6) feet tall black, vinyl chain link

fence shall be required along Green Island Drive; and 5) Exterior lighting

shall not be directed towards Green Island Drive.



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

compatible with existing land uses. The recommended conditions are the same as

those recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.



Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A



DRI Rcommendation: N/A



General Land Use: Inconsistent

Planning Area A

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 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.



River Road at Bradley Park Drive: This transportation improvement project will

improve the turn lanes as well as the acceleration/deceleration lanes to better

the traffic movement and prevent stacking of traffic. Design is underway and

construction should begin during summer 2012.



Surrounding Zoning: North ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)

South ? RO (Residential Office)

East ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)

West ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)



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



School Impact



School

11-12 Enrollment

Capacity

Available Space

Anticipated Impact on School

River Road Elementary School (PK ? 5)

408

513

105

1

Double Churches Middle School (6 ? 8)

432

650

218

1

Northside High School (9 ? 12)

1429

1125

-304

1



Projection



48 Multi-Family Units: 48 x 6% = 2.8 students (3 students)



1 elementary, 1 middle and 1 high school student



Buffer Requiremnts

No buffer requirement.



Attitude of Property Owners: Eleven (11) property owners within 300 feet of the subject

properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department

received comments regarding the access to Green Island Drive and River Road.



Additional Information: None.



Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map

Planning Area A Future Land-Use Map

Traffic Analysis

Site Plan











Attachments


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