STAFF REPORT

REZN-7-12-2410

Applicant:Qiong (Joan) Wang
Owner:Same
Location4335 Armour Road
Acreage:0.218 acre
Current Zoning Classification:SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Proposed Zoning Classification:NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Current Use of Property:Single family residential
Proposed Use of Property:Personal Service (acupuncture office/clinic)
Council District:District 8 (McDaniel)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation:Approval based on the fact that the request is compatible with existing land uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation:Approval based on the fact that the request is compatible with existing land uses and NC offers continuity of zoning along that block of Armour Road.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation:N/A.
DRI Rcommendation:N/A.
General Land Use:Inconsistent
Planning Area D
Land Use Designation:
Office / Professional
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.
Surrounding Zoning:North – NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
South – SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
East – NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
West – SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Reasonableness of RequestThe request is compatible with existing land uses.
School ImpactN/A
Buffer RequiremntsThe proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all property lines bordered by the SFR3 zoning district. The 3 options under Category C are:
1) 20 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) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners:Thirty two (32) property owners within 300 feet of the subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has not received any comments in regards to this case.
Additional Information:None.
Attachments:Aerial Land Use Map
Planning Area D Future Land-Use Map
Traffic Analysis
Site Plan
1. Land Use Map.pdf2. Planning Area D.pdf3. REZN 7-12-2410 - 4335 Armour Road_Traffic Analysis.pdf4. Site Plan.pdf