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Staff Report
REZN-1-10-3164

Applicant
Ashley Martin
Owner
Morris Estate
Location
925 Morris Road
Acreage
4 acres
Current Zoning Classification
LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with the future

land-use map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan.The recommended condition is the

property shall only be developed for single family residential.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with the future

land-use map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan. The recommended condition is the

same as that recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Planning Area D

Land Use Designation:

Single Family Residential
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 ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family 2)

South ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family 2)

East ? LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)

West ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family 2)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning is consistent with the future land use map of the 2028

Comprehensive Plan.
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 not be required to have a buffer adjoining to

RMF2 (Residential Multi Family 2) zoned properties.
Attitude of Property Owners
Fifty-one (51) property owners were notified of the request. The Planning

Department has not received any phone calls in opposition.
Additional Information
The request for RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1) zoning is compatible with

existing zoning in the immediate vicinity as oppose to SFR4 (Single Family

Residential 4 zoning). Allowing SFR4 zoning into on this property will disrupt

the continuity of the zoning for the area. The 2028 Comprehensive Plan

recommends single-family residential development for the subject property

therefore the request is consistent with the plan.
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