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Staff Report
REZN-7-11-2603

Applicant
Wynning Properties, LLC
Owner
Same
Location
1660-1716 Elvan Avenue
Acreage
1.65 acres
Current Zoning Classification
SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)
Council District
District 7 (Woodson)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land uses and is

in an area of transition. Several properties in the immediate area have been

redeveloped as duplexes and have helped to stabilize the residential quality of

the area.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Inconsistent

Planning Area C

Land Use Designation:

Single Family Residential
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

Plan permit, if a permit is required.
City Services
Property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact
The proposed project will not have a negative impact on the transportation

network.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)

South ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)

East ? GC (General Commercial)

West ? GC (General Commercial) / RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
Reasonableness of Request
The request is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
School

11-12 Projected Enrollment

Capacity

Available Space

Anticipated Impact on School

South Columbus Elementary School (PK ? 5)

444

588

144

Minimal

Eddy Middle School (6 ? 8)

322

613

291

Minimal

Spencer High School (9 ? 12)

755

950

195

Minimal

Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer requirement along all

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

Category A are:

1) 5 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, under story 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 (20) property owners within 300 feet of the subject properties were

notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has not received any

comments regarding the request
Additional Information
The west side of Elvan Avenue was rezoned for duplexes in 2002. In 2007, a lot

on the east side of Elvan Avenue was rezoned for a duplex.
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