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Staff Report
REZN 10-10-5258

Applicant
Thomas Richardson
Owner
James E. Brooks
Location
7918 Crawford Drive
Acreage
.352 acres
Current Zoning Classification
SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification
SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Council District
Council District 2 (Davis)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of

2028.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of

2028. Furthermore, the request is compatible with existing development in the

area. There are 7500 square-foot lots of similar size to the proposed

subdivision in the vicinity.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Planning Area A

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 ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

South ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

West ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
There will be no school impact.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall not be required to provide buffering for this

rezoning request.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-three (33) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department has received one comment in opposition to the

request.
Additional Information
The applicant is proposing to subdivide the lot into two lots for single-family

dwellings. Both lots will be 7,670 square foot in a SFR 3 zoning district. The

minimum lot size for SFR3 is 7,500 square foot.
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