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Staff Report
ZC0804-4

Applicant
Rosetta Demming
Owner
Rosetta Demming
Location
5032 Buena Vista Road
Acreage
4.70 acres
Current Zoning Classification
SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RMF1 (Residential Muli-Family 1)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that the current zoning is compatible with existing

land-uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Denial based on the fact that the proposed use is inconsistent with the

surrounding single-family residential zonings and there are concerns regarding

the narrowness of the lot and the ability to have a cohesive development

capable of utilizing a full deceleration lane.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Planning District 11

Land Use Designation:

Park/Recreation
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 ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

South ? 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
The proposed development shall have a Category B buffer requirement along all

property lines bordered by the SFR3 & 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 shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear

feet and a wood fence or masonry wall

3) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty five (25) 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
N/A
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