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Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 3 & 6
Application of AC Johnson to rezone property from R-100 (Residential-Medium Lot-100) to RSM (Small-Lot Residential Mix) to allow a townhome development, at 2670 Clifton Springs Road.
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PETITION NO: N20. Z-21-1244587 2021-2127
PROPOSED USE: Townhome development.
LOCATION: 2670 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur, Ga.
PARCEL NO. : 15-087-01-005
INFO. CONTACT: Melora Furman, Sr. Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of AC Johnson to rezone property from R-100 (Residential-Medium Lot-100) to RSM (Small-Lot Residential Mix) to allow a townhome development. The property is located on the north side of Clifton Springs Road, approximately 195 feet east of Clifton Springs Court, at 2670 Clifton Springs Road (a.k.a. 2680 Clifton Springs Road), Decatur. The property has approximately 372 feet of frontage on Clifton Springs Road and contains 6.31 acres.
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Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: No Quorum.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Denial.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval with Conditions.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The zoning proposal is consistent with the following policy 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." (HP9) The proposal will not adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby properties. The transitional buffers to the sides and rear of the development would provide a distance separation between the development and adjoining properties. Because most of the site is currently wooded, existing trees can provide satisfactory screening of the development. The single-family lots at the front of the site would make the development appear consistent with the single-family homes in the surrounding area. Comments by reviewing departments and...
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