Substitute
Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): 4 & 6
Rezone - LDG Development Z-18-22040
Body
Petition No.: Z-18-22040
Proposed Use: A 244-unit, multi-family residential development.
Location: 3337, 3345, 3353, 3361, 3367 & 3375 Kensington Road
Parcel No.: 15-250-06-001 through 006
Information Contact: Marian Eisenberg
Phone Number: 404-371-4922
PURPOSE:
To rezone property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot) District and O-I (Office-Institutional) District to HR-3 (High-Density Residential) District for a 244-unit multi-family residential development at a density of 86 units per acre. The property is located on the south side of Kensington Road, approximately 303 feet east of the southeast intersection of Covington Highway and Kensington Road at 3337, 3345, 3353, 3361, 3367 and 3375 Kensington Road, Decatur, Georgia. The site has approximately 559.5 feet of frontage along the south side of Kensington Road and contains 2.83 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (6-19-18) NO RECOMMENDATION; (4-17-18) DEFERRAL
PLANNING COMMISSION: (7-10-18) APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS; (5-1-18) FCD
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS
PLANNING STAFF ANALYSIS: The proposed development provides the high-density residential desired in proximity to transit. It proposes 244 apartment units with 4,500 square feet of office and retail space, including a business center available to the public as well as the residents. While income-restricted, the proposal would provide units for households with a range of incomes up to 80% of the regional average median income (AMI). As a result of input from the community, the plan includes an amenity package including an outdoor play and recreation area, as well as an enhanced streetscape. The County Transportation Division has recommended that the applicant provide a safety analys...
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