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Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 3 & 7
Application of Susan A. Moss to rezone property from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) to RSM (Residential Small Lot Mix) for a conservation community of eight urban single-family detached units, two townhome units, and an accessory caretaker dwelling unit, at 3559 Sherrydale Lane.
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PETITION NO: N7. Z-20-1243847 (2020-0319)
PROPOSED USE: Conservation Subdivision
LOCATION: 3559 Sherrydale Lane
PARCEL NO. : 15-197-01-001
INFO. CONTACT: Jahnee Prince
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Rezone property located at 3559 Sherrydale Lane from R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) to RSM (Residential Small Lot Mix) for a conservation community of eight urban single-family detached units, two townhome units, and an accessory caretaker dwelling unit.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Approval with the developer hold one more meeting with the neighbors.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Approval with staff conditions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with Substitute Conditions dated 7-27-2020.
PLANNING STAFF ANALYSIS: The zoning proposal is consistent with housing policy No. 9 of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan to ". . . provide a variety of housing opportunities and choices to better accommodate the needs of residents." It is consistent with the following natural resources policies: "Protect environmentally-sensitive areas including wetlands, floodplains, water supply watersheds, and stream corridors." (No. 1) "Preserve trees and other natural resources to protect the environment and aesthetically enhance communities." (No. 4) "Encourage the preservation of open space, farmland, and natural and critical environmental areas." (No. 6) At 2.14 units per acre, the proposed density of the development is lower than the density allowed in the surrounding area, which, like the subject property, are zo...
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