File #: 2023-1153    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 9/12/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners - Zoning Meeting
On agenda: 11/16/2023 Final action: 11/16/2023
Title: COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): COMMISSION DISTRICT 03 SUPER DISTRICT 07 Application of Marc Pilgrim to rezone from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot) zoning district to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to convert two existing duplexes into triplexes, at 2569 and 2573 Dusty Lane.
Attachments: 1. Z-23-1246660 Recommended Conditions, 2. Z-23-1246660 Nov 2023 BOC Staff Report 2569 & 2573 Dusty Lane

Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability

SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): COMMISSION DISTRICT 03 SUPER DISTRICT 07
Application of Marc Pilgrim to rezone from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot) zoning district to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to convert two existing duplexes into triplexes, at 2569 and 2573 Dusty Lane.
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PETITION NO: N10-2023-1153 Z-23-1246660
PROPOSED USE: Conversion of two existing duplexes into triplexes.
LOCATION: 2569 and 2573 Dusty Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30032
PARCEL NO. : 15-183-22-007; 15-183-22-035
INFO. CONTACT: Andrea Folgherait, Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155

PURPOSE:
Application of Marc Pilgrim to rezone from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot) zoning district to RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district to convert two existing duplexes into triplexes.


RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Denial.

PLANNING COMMISSION: Denial.

PLANNING STAFF: Denial.

STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant, Dusty Lane Properties, LLC. c/o Marc Pilgrim, is seeking to rezone two (2) sites from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) to the RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) Zoning District. The two (2) existing duplexes were established in 1968. The proposal is to convert both duplexes into triplexes. Each address has one (1) structure consisting of two, three (3) bedroom units located on the main floor. The applicant constructed an unpermitted third basement unit. Approval of this rezoning would allow for the operation of two triplexes on the subject properties. The subject property is located in a Traditional Neighborhood (TN) character area. According to the 2050 Unified Plan, traditional neighborhoods should preserve style and appeal of older communities. These communities specifically call for permitting small-scale, infill, multi-family housing, accessory housing units, and other innovative housing types such as cottage c...

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