Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 3 & 6
Application of the Director of Planning and Sustainability for text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 27, to Section 3.33 (I-20 Corridor Compatible Use Overlay District), Section 9.1.3 (Definitions), and to create Section 4.2.59 (Supplemental Regulations) of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance relating to Neighborhood Fulfillment Center. This amendment affects Commission Districts 3 and 5 and Super Districts 6 and 7.
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PETITION NO: N7. TA-21-1244820 (2021-2458)
PROPOSED USE: N/A
LOCATION: I-20 Corridor Compatible Use Overlay District.
PARCEL NO. : Districts 3, 5 6 and 7.
INFO. CONTACT: Brandon White, Zoning Administrator
PHONE NUMBER: 470-464-1077
PURPOSE:
Last mile distribution centers are a relatively new use in the region and the Zoning Ordinance does not provide an adequate definition or use term. Staff recommends creating a new term and definition, Neighborhood Fulfillment Center. This proposed use may be appropriate within existing or potential commercial areas with proximity to interstate corridors.
One purpose of the I -20 Corridor Compatible Use Overlay District is to "enhance the long-term economic viability of the portion of DeKalb County within the overlay by encouraging new commercial and residential developments that increase the tax base and provide employment opportunities to the citizens of DeKalb County.." This proposed use would be allowed as a permitted use only in Tier 2 of the I-20 Overlay District.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: CC-3 No Recommendation; CC-5 No Recommendation.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Withdrawal.
PLANNING STAFF: Withdrawal.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The development proposal that was the catalyst for this text amendment was withdrawn by the developer due to low community support. Therefore, staff is withdrawing t...
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