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Staff Report
REZN-08-15-1746

Applicant
Joel D. Womack
Owner
Atif S. Iqbal
Location
1908, 1912 & 1916 Manchester Expressway
Acreage
0.65 Acre
Current Zoning Classification
NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
District 8 (Buck)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the staff report and compatibility with existing land uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on compatibility with existing land uses and character of the

surrounding area.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Consistent

Planning Area D
Environmental Impacts
The property does not lie within the 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
Properties are served by all city services.
Traffic Impact
This rezoning request does not anticipate generating a negative impact on the

transportation network.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial) / GC (General Commercial)

South ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)

East ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)

West ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The request is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
N/A
Buffer Requirements
N/A
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty Three (23) property owners within 300 feet of the subject properties

were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department received zero

comments opposing this case.
Additional Information
These three parcels have two structures located on Manchester Expressway.

There are two curb cuts granting access to Manchester with current

configuration of developments. The redevelopment of these parcels should

provide the city with the opportunity to consolidate curb cuts and request that

the development be served by one curb cut. Parcels will be consolidated into

one parcel.
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