Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Planning & Sustainability
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 3 & 6
Application of Langford and Company Strategic Investments, LLC for a Major Modification of zoning conditions, approved pursuant to CZ-04068, to allow the property to be subdivided into two single- family lots in the R-60 (Residential Small Lot) District, at 2184 Cavanaugh Avenue.
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PETITION NO: N2. CZ-19-1235306
PROPOSED USE: Two single-family lots.
LOCATION: 2184 Cavanaugh Avenue, Decatur
PARCEL NO.: 15-146-04-018
INFO. CONTACT: Marian Eisenberg
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-4922
PURPOSE:
Application of Langford and Company Strategic Investments, LLC for a Major Modification of zoning conditions approved pursuant to CZ-04068, to allow the property to be subdivided into two single-family lots. The property is located on the east side of Cavanaugh Avenue, approximately 200 feet north of Lochland Road, at 2184 Cavanaugh Avenue, Decatur. The property has approximately 257 feet of frontage on Cavanaugh Avenue and contains 0.73 acre.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: APPROVAL.
PLANNING COMMISSION: APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS.
PLANNING STAFF: APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The proposal to create two conforming single-family residential lots in a single-family residential neighborhood is consistent with the Traditional Neighborhood Character Area policy of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan to “Protect stable neighborhoods from incompatible development that could alter established residential development patterns and density.” (Traditional Neighborhood Character Area Policy No. 1) The zoning proposal will permit a use that is suitable in view of the use and development of adjacent and nearby properties. The proposed lot sizes are similar to those of adjoining and nearby R-75 lots and would be more than double the minimum R-60 lot size of 6,000 square feet. The proposal has the potential to benefit adjacent and nearby property by allowing the development of occupiable homes on Cavanaugh Avenue, thus contributing to the safety and vitality of the neighborhood. Finally, the relatively large lot sizes (compared to the minimum size required in an R-60 district) provide an opportunity to preserve trees and green space. Therefore, the Department of Planning and Sustainability recommends “Approval with conditions”.
PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE: Approval with Conditions, 8-0-0. V. Moore moved, J. Johnson seconded for approval with conditions as recommended by Staff.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOTE/RECOMMENDATION: Approval, 6-2-1. The Community Council Board members asked about impact on the nearby creek and were satisfied with the applicant’s response, which referred to the need to comply with State and County water quality standards.