Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 5 & 7
Application of AlA Ambling Grove, LLC to rezone property from MU-4 (Mixed-Use High Density) to MR-2 (Medium Density Residential-2) for a 120-unit single-family attached townhome development at a density of 11 units per acre, at 3085 Lexington Terrace.
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PETITION NO: N5. Z-19-1243041
PROPOSED USE: A townhome development.
LOCATION: 3085 Lexington Terrace, Decatur.
PARCEL NO. : 15-196-03-008
INFO. CONTACT: Marian Eisenberg
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-4922
PURPOSE:
Application Z-19-1243041 of AlA Ambling Grove, LLC to rezone property from MU-4 (Mixed-Use High Density) to MR-2 (Medium Density Residential-2) for a 120-unit single-family attached townhome development at a density of 11 units per acre at 3085 Lexington Terrace, Decatur. The property is located on the east side of Agape Way, approximately 364 feet south of the southeast corner of Agape Way and Redwing Circle, at 3085 Lexington Terrace, Decatur. The property has approximately 262 feet of frontage on Agape Way and contains 10.9 acres.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: APPROVAL WITH A CONDITION.
PLANNING COMMISSION: APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS.
PLANNING STAFF: APPROVAL WITH A CONDITION.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The proposed development would add residential uses to a predominantly commercial corridor along Covington Highway, thereby helping to balance the mix of land uses in the corridor. In addition, it is consistent with Comprehensive Plan Policy No. 6 to: "Cluster high density development at nodes and along major corridors outside of established residential areas." As a residential land use with townhome-style buildings, the proposed development would have smaller, less bulky buildings than the Retreat at Madison development on the adjacent property to the north and northwest, which is comprised of two bu...
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