Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 5 & 7
Application of Venture Communities LLC c/o Dunlavy Law Group, LLC to request a major modification of zoning conditions pursuant to Z-07-13334 and CZ-04-111 to allow 38 townhomes within the MU-4 (Mixed Use High Density) District and Tier 2 of the I-20 Overlay District at 2620 Shell Bark Road and 2641 Acuity Way.
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PETITION NO: N9. CZ-20-1243960 2020-0606
PROPOSED USE: 38 Townhomes
LOCATION: 2620 Shell Bark Road and 2641 Acuity Way, Decatur, Georgia.
PARCEL NO. : 16-009-01-001, 16-024-06-001
INFO. CONTACT: Matthew Williams, Zoning Administrator
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-4922 X4
PURPOSE:
Application of Venture Communities LLC c/o Dunlavy Law Group, LLC to request a major modification of zoning conditions pursuant to Z-07-13334 and CZ-04-111 to allow 38 townhomes within the MU-4 (Mixed Use High Density) District and Tier 2 of the I-20 Overlay District. The property is located on the west side of Acuity Way, approximately 836 feet south of Snapfinger Woods Drive, at 2620 Shell Bark Road and 2641 Acuity Way, Decatur, Georgia. The property has approximately 836 feet of frontage along Acuity Way and contains 7.02 acres.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Approval with conditions.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval with conditions.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The zoning proposal is consistent with the following policies and strategies of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan: "Utilize the zoning code to provide a variety of housing opportunities and choices to better accommodate the needs of residents." (Housing Policy No. 9) and "Ensure that new development and redevelopment is compatible with existing residential areas." (Land Use Policy No. 4) According to the applicant, the housing market has changed since the zoning conditions were originally approved i...
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