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Staff Report
ZC0705-2

Applicant
Robert Morrison
Owner
Same
Location
3556 & 3562 St. Mary?s Road
Acreage
2.0 acres
Current Zoning Classification
SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and

the properties are surrounded by the GC zoning district
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses, the

properties are surrounded by the GC zoning district, and the development will

front on a four-lane, divided roadway.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 10

Land Use Designations: Low Density 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

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. Please see Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

South ? GC (General Commercial)

East ? GC (General Commercial)

West ? GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-six (36) 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
None.
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