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Staff Report
REZN-1-10-3162

Applicant
Ashley Martin
Owner
Morris Estate
Location
1100, 1126 and 1150 Morris Road
Acreage
16.88 acres
Current Zoning Classification
LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land

uses in the area. The Planning Advisory Commission recommended the request

reflect SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) for this property as opposed to SFR4

(Single Family Residential 4) in keeping consistent with the adjoining SFR3

zoned properties.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Denial based upon the fact that the request is inconsistent with the 2028

Comprehensive Plan. Furthermore, the development would have to meet Stream

Buffer Requirements in the Unified Development Ordinance. The Stream Buffer

would significantly affect any development in the southern end of the subject

property.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Planning Area E

Land Use Designation: Light Industrial
Environmental Impacts
There are areas of the property that lie within a floodway and floodplain area.

The developer will need an approved drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site

Development Plan 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 ? LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)

South ? LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)

East ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)/GC (General Commercial)

West ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family 2)/ SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses in the immediate

area.
School Impact
Elementary age students would attend Brewer Elementary School (PK-5), which has

497 students (capacity: 688). Middle School age students would attend Richard

Middle School (6-8), which has 754 students (capacity: 768). High school age

students would attend Carver High School, which has 930 students (capacity:

1,000).
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer requirement along all

property lines bordered by the GC and LMI zoning district. The 3 options under

Category A are:

1) 5 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
Forty-five (45) property owners were notified of the request. The Planning

Department did receive one call concerning with the details of the rezoning

request. We have not received any phone calls in opposition to the request.
Additional Information
None.
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