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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z14-005 - Rezoning from RM-10 to RAD-Conditional - 0.36 Acre Tract - Land Lot 593 - 1607 Walker Street - Junger Homes, LLC
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ISSUE: Junger Homes, LLC is seeking approval of a rezoning at 1607 Walker Street. The applicant is seeking approval to rezone a .36 acre tract from RM-10 to RAD-Conditional to accommodate two single-family residences. The resulting density would be 5.56 units per acre.
BACKGROUND: The rezoning request was heard by the Planning and Zoning Board at the February 10, 2014 meeting and was recommended for approval by a vote of 7-0.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from RM-10 to RAD-Conditional for the development of two single-family units at a density of 5.56 units per acre with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
(Requirement #2, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code is not applicable)
1. The composition of the homes in a residential subdivision shall include a mixture of elements including; but not limited to: brick, stone, shake, hardy plank and stucco. No elevation shall be comprised of 100% hardy plank siding. The residences whose lots abut external roadways shall not be permitted to utilize hardy plank for any elevation facing these roads.
2. There shall be protective covenants with a mandatory homeowners association on all lots. These protective covenants shall be supplied to the City prior to the issuance of a building permit.
3. All utilities within the development shall be underground.
4. The developer shall be responsible for any traffic improvements (including additional right-of-way dedications) deemed necessary by either the City or the County during construction plan review. Sidewalks shall be provided by the developer inside the subdivision and outside the subdivision adjacent to any public right-of-way consistent with City's requirements for the extent of the development. A grass buffer with a minimum width of 2' shall be provided between the back of curb and sidewalk.
5. The development of any streets (including private) shall conform to the City's standards for public right-of-ways.
6. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
7. The developer will install decorative streetlights within the development, subject to approval by the City Engineer. Utilization of low intensity, environmental type lighting, the illumination of which shall be confined within the perimeter of the subject property through the use of "full-cutoff lighting".
8. The developer will comply with the City's current tree ordinance (unless noted elsewhere). All required tree protection measures shall be adhered to by the developer during construction.
9. All landscape plans must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Georgia Registered Landscape Architect for any common areas or entrances.
10. All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as appropriate.
11. All single-family and/or duplex residential lots shall provide the following at the time of certificate of occupancy: either four 3" caliper trees or three 4" caliper trees. The following species of trees may be used: Nuttall Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Allee Elm, and Village Green Zelkova. Other species may be used if approved by the City.
Special Conditions
12. The development shall maintain the following setbacks:
Front - 15'
Side - 7.5' (Interior) with a minimum of 15' between buildings
Rear - 25'
13. Driveway - 22' minimum length from building face to private driveway.
14. The right-of-ways along Walker Street shall be increased to 50 feet. Therefore a dedication of approximately 10' feet is required along Walker Street.
15. The developer shall provide a 5' sidewalk with a 2' grass buffer along Walker Street for the length of the development.
16. All structures will be built to a maximum height of 35' as measured from the sidewalk along the front elevation.