Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 2 & 6
Application of Urban Retail LLC c/o Battle Law for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) request to allow an increase in building height to four stories for a self-storage facility in the C-1 (Local Commercial) District, at 1923 Clairmont Road.
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PETITION NO: D9. SLUP-21-1244574 2021-2125
PROPOSED USE: Height increase to four stories for a self-storage facility.
LOCATION: 1923 Clairmont Road, Decatur, Ga.
PARCEL NO.: 18-103-05-022
INFO. CONTACT: Dustin Jackson, Sr. Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Urban Retail LLC c/o Battle Law for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) request to allow an increase in building height to four stories for a self-storage facility in the C-1 (Local Commercial) District. The property is located on the southeast corner of Clairmont Road and North Williamsburg Drive, at 1923 Clairmont Road, Decatur. The property has approximately 200 feet of frontage on Clairmont Road, 233 feet of frontage on North Williamsburg Drive and contains 1 acre.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: April 2021 Denial; Feb. 2021 - Denial.
PLANNING COMMISSION: May 6, 2021 - Denial. March 4, 2021 - Denial.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval with Conditions.
STAFF ANALYSIS: Based on the impact analysis and land use analysis above, the Special Land Use Permit request is consistent with the following intent of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan: “promote the redevelopment of declining commercial corridors and improve the function and aesthetic appeal of more stable commercial corridors”. Per the impact analysis above, the Special Land Use request meets the standards and adequacies of the design and aesthetic of the surrounding community. The request presents limited negative impacts on current traffic conditions and on the natural environment. The size, scale, and massing of the proposed use corresponds with some existing buildings in the vicinity and does not create a negative impact on the built environment. Per the impact analysis, the Special Land Use request will not adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby properties. The Department of Planning and Sustainability recommends “Approval with Conditions”.
PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE: May 6, 2021 - Denial 8-0-0. Jon West moved, Jana Johnson seconded for Denial. March 4, 2021 - Denial 9-0-0. P. Womack, Jr. moved, J. West seconded for denial. The Board felt the request of four-stories was inappropriate in this area and there was strong opposition from the community.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOTE/RECOMMENDATION: April 2021 Denial 5-0-0; Feb. 2021 Denial 5-0-0.