Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): 2 & 6
Rezone - Alfred Barnes Moore - Z-17-21590
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PETITION NO: Z-17-21590
PROPOSED USE: To bring an existing non-conforming residential triplex into compliance with the zoning classification of the property.
LOCATION: 128 Scott Boulevard, Decatur (rear portion of property).
PARCEL NO.: 15-244-04-016, 15-244-05-014
INFORMATION CONTACT: Marian Eisenberg
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-4922
PURPOSE:
To rezone property from R-85 (Single-Family Residential) to RSM (Residential Small Lot Mix) to bring an existing non-conforming residential triplex into compliance with the zoning classification of the property. The property is located on the northwest side of Scott Boulevard, approximately 525 feet north of North Parkwood Road, at 128 Scott Boulevard, Decatur (rear portion of property, located in unincorporated DeKalb County) and 126 Scott Boulevard (front portion of property, located in City of Decatur). The property has approximately 75 feet of frontage on Scott Boulevard and contains 0.5 acre.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Approval 8-0-0.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Approval with Conditions 6-0-0.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval with Conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Approval with Conditions 6-0-0.
PLANNING STAFF ANALYSIS: The proposal is consistent with Housing Policy No. 9 of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, which states: "Utilize the zoning code to provide a variety of housing opportunities and choices to better accommodate the needs of residents." Approval of the zoning proposal is supported by the use of several nearby properties as nonconforming two-family dwellings, as it indicates that RSM zoning is compatible with the current use of these properties. The property appears to have little economic value as zoned. Records provided by the applicant indicate...
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