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Staff Report
ZC0505-4

Applicant
Charles Ford, Jr.
Owner
Edith & Shirley Smith
Location
2723 Smith Road
Acreage
38.334 acres
Current Zoning Classification
RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification
HMI (Heavy Manufacturing / Industrial
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

it is consistent with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan, it is

compatible with existing land-uses, and the DRI was found to be in the best

interest of the region and the state.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future

land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended condition is: a 100 feet deep buffer shall be

required along I-185. Said buffer shall include a berm, overburden placement,

driveways, and utilities.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
The Lower Chattahoochee Regional Development Center has reviewed the project

and has found that the proposed action is in the best interest of the region

and therefore of the state.
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designations: Industrial / Warehousing
Environmental Impacts
The property does 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. See attached traffic report.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? Harris County

South ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

East ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

West ? I-185
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Fourteen (14) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received numerous comments opposing this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
The PAC approved this case by a vote of 5 to 1.
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