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STAFF REPORT

ZC0710-2



Applicant:

April Hocutt / Flint Partners, LLC

Owner:

Flint Partners, LLC

Location

1500, 1502, & 1512 Dixon Drive / 1507 Wells Drive

Acreage:

1.5 acres

Current Zoning Classification:

RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) / SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

Proposed Zoning Classification:

RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)

Current Use of Property:

Apartments & duplex / Vacant

Proposed Use of Property:

Apartment complex

Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation:

Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended condition is: the development shall be limited to

thirty-two (32) apartment units.

Planning Divisions Recommendation:

Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended condition is the same as that recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.

Fort Benning's Rcommendation:

N/A

DRI Rcommendation:

N/A

General Land Use:

Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designations: Low 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 ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) / SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

South ? Macon Road

East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

West ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)

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 B buffer requirement along all

property lines bordered by the SFR2 zoning district. The 3 options under

Category B are:

1) 15 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 understory trees and shrubs / ornamental

grasses per 100 linear feet and a wood fence or masonry wall

3) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.

Attitude of Property Owners:

Fifty-nine (59) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department received comments concerning and opposing the

rezoning request.

Additional Information:

None.

Attachments:





Aerial Land Use Map

Planning District 8 Future Land-Use Map

Elevation

Site plan

Traffic Report







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