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Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 3 & 7
Application of Optimal Consulting, LLC to rezone property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to allow residential homes.
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PETITION NO: N1-2026-0443 Z-26-1247988
PROPOSED USE: Rezone to RSM to develop residential homes.
LOCATION: 1942 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032
PARCEL NO. : 15 166 01 010
INFO. CONTACT: John Reid, Sr. Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Optimal Consulting, LLC to rezone property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to allow residential homes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (April 2026) Approval with a condition.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (May 5, 2026) Approval with Conditions.
PLANNING STAFF: (May 2026) Approval with Conditions.
PLANNING STAFF ANALYSIS: Since the May 28th Board of Commissioners meeting, the applicant has submitted a revised site plan and information (see attached site plan and email). The request is to rezone property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) to allow single-family attached residential homes. The number of units has slightly increased from 12 to 14 units, and the proposed density has slightly changed from 4.6 units per acre to 5.3 units per acre. Based on the applicant's submitted information, the following features have been added to the request. A 40-foot by 20-foot community pavilion for neighborhood gatherings and events. A dedicated recreational park/open space area for residents and visitors. Ten (10) additional visitor parking spaces with two of them being ADA compliant Enhanced pedestrian connectivity, including a looped sidewalk system on the southern portion of the site that encourages walking and interaction among residents. Large...
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