Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 04 Super District 06
Application of Marvin Gavins, II to rezone property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) zoning district and Tier 2 of the Scottdale Overlay district to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district and Tier 1 of the Scottdale Overlay District to allow for the development of a duplex, at 447 Warren Avenue.
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PETITION NO: N1-2025-1221 Z-25-1247710
PROPOSED USE: Development of a duplex.
LOCATION: 447 Warren Avenue, Scottdale, Georgia 30079
PARCEL NO.: 18 046 04 176
INFO. CONTACT: Adam Chappell, Sr. Planner, AICP
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Marvin Gavins, II to rezone property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) zoning district and Tier 2 of the Scottdale Overlay district to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district and Tier 1 of the Scottdale Overlay District to allow for the development of a duplex.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (Oct. 2025) Full-cycle deferral.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (November 6, 2025) Pending.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval with Conditions.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The subject property comprises approximately 7,500 square feet and is vacant at the time of this analysis. The property is located within a Traditional Neighborhood (TN) Character Area, per the DeKalb 2050 Unified Plan. The intent of the TN Character Area is "to preserve the style and appeal of older traditional neighborhood communities. These areas primarily consist of residential areas in older parts of the community that were typically developed prior to World War 2 (WWII). These characteristics include higher pedestrian orientation, sidewalks and more grid-like street patterns. They have on-street parking, small, regular lots, and buildings closer to the front property line..." In terms of land use compatibility, ...
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