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Staff Report
ZC0511-1

Applicant
Sam Hewitt, Jr.
Owner
Sam Hewitt
Location
5521 & 5533 Holland Drive
Acreage
8.44 acres
Current Zoning Classification
SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification
SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Denial based upon the fact that it will negatively impact the neighbors and the

schools.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future

land-use map and policy statements of the Comprehensive Plan and it is

compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended conditions are: 1) a

maximum of 23 lots shall be permitted, and 2) the proposed subdivision shall be

substantially similar to the proposed site plan. Said site plan shall be

included in the ordinance.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 3

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. Please see Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) South ? SFR1 (Single Family

Residential 1)

East ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)

West ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
This development could average about 20 to 40 children of various ages.

Elementary age students would attend Waddell, which has 671 students (capacity:

525). Middle school age students would attend Midland Middle School, which has

1,048 students (capacity: 875). High school age students would attend Shaw,

which has 1,086 students (capacity: 1,275).
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Forty-five (45) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received comments and a petition opposing this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
Approximately 21 to 23 lots are being proposed, depending on the location of

the detention facility.



The Planning Advisory Commission denied this case by a vote of 4 to 3.
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