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Staff Report
ZC0804-1

Applicant
George C. Woodruff Company
Owner
George C. Woodruff Company
Location
6206 Forest Road
Acreage
53.07
Current Zoning Classification
SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Proposed Zoning Classification
SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) with conditions
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land

uses. The recommended condition is: all lots shall have a five (5) feet

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

land use map of the Comprehensive Plan. The recommended condition is the same

as that recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 11

Land Use Desgnations: Low Densiy Residential
Environmental Impacts
The property does not lie within a floodway and floodplain area. The developer

will need an approved drainage plan prior to issuamce 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 ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) & SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

South ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) & SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)

East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

West ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with existing land uses.
School Impact
No school impact
Buffer Requirements
None
Attitude of Property Owners
Ninety-nine (99) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments regarding the

rezoning request
Additional Information
Eastern half of parcel was rezoned to SFR3 (Singel Family Residential 3) in 2006

Western half of parcel was rezoned to SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) in

2004
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