Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
Title
Rezone - Z-17-21711- Silver Hill Homes.
Body
COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 2 & 6
PETITION NO: Z-17-21711
PROPOSED USE: Green space.
LOCATION: 1813 Jan Hill Lane, Atlanta
PARCEL NO.: 18-151-06-093
INFORMATION CONTACT: Marian Eisenberg
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-4922
PURPOSE:
To rezone property from MR-1 (Medium Density Residential-1) to R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) to allow the site to be preserved in its natural state as a wood lot. The property is located at the southeast corner of Jan Hill Lane and Beacon Hill Boulevard, at 1813 Jan Hill Lane, Atlanta. The property has approximately 131 feet of frontage on Jan Hill Lane and approximately 232 feet of frontage on Beacon Hill Boulevard, and contains .38 acres.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: FULL CYCLE DEFERRAL.
PLANNING COMMISSION: APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS.
PLANNING STAFF: APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS.
PLANNING STAFF ANALYSIS: The proposed green space would enhance and add value to the surrounding neighborhood. A natural area is a suitable land use in a single-family residential neighborhood. It is visually pleasing, helps absorb stormwater run-off to reduce flooding and purify groundwater, cools the air temperature, and provides habitat for birds and other wildlife. Because no development is proposed, the proposal is consistent with the following policy of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan: “Protect stable neighborhoods from incompatible development that could alter established single-family residential development patterns and density.” (Suburban Policy #1) It is also consistent with the following policy: “Promote conservation and greenspace areas as passive use and recreation areas.” (Conservation and Open Space Policy #1) Therefore, the Department of Planning and Sustainability recommends “Approval” with a condition.
PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE: Approval with Conditions, 6-0-0. J. Johnson moved, L. Osler seconded for approval with conditions as recommended by Staff.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOTE/RECOMMENDATION: Full cycle deferral, 6-0-0. Community Council recommends deferral for a full cycle. There are concerns about residential zoning for green space. CC members want to know if a deed restriction can restrict the use of the property and want more information on a proposed land trust.