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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)
Council District
District 2 (Davis)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION 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 DEPARTMENT 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 Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
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 Requirements
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.
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