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Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z15-013 - Rezoning from Limited Commercial to R-15 for the construction of a single-family home - 0.363 Acres - Land Lot 520 - 2645 Hickory Hill Drive - Joseph Kusky
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ISSUE: Joseph Kusky is requesting a rezoning for the property at 2645 Hickory Hill Drive from Limited Commercial to R-15 for the construction of a single-family home. Mr. Kusky plans to demolish the existing home on-site and construct his new personal home.
BACKGROUND: The zoning request was heard by the Planning and Zoning Board at the July 13, 2015 meeting and recommended for approval by a vote of 7-0.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning the subject property from LC to R-15-Conditional for one single-family home at a density of 2.75 units per acre with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
(Requirement #2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16 and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code is not applicable)
1. All utilities within the development shall be underground.
2. 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. The grass buffer may be waived if it is deemed unnecessary by the City Engineer.
3. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
4. The developer will comply with the City’s current tree ordinance. All required tree protection measures shall be adhered to by the developer during construction.
5. All landscape plans must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Georgia Registered Landscape Architect for any common areas or entrances.
6. All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as appropriate.
Special Conditions
7. The development shall maintain the following minimum setbacks:
Front - 35’
Northern Side - 10’
Southern Side - 7’
Rear - 30’
8. The home shall have a minimum floor area of 1800 sq. ft.
9. The driveway shall have a minimum length of 22’ from building face to back of sidewalk.
10. The new proposed home shall not exceed two-stories in height.
11. The right-of-ways along Hickory Hill Drive shall be increased to 50 feet. Therefore a dedication of approximately 10’ feet is required along Hickory Hill Drive.
12. The developer shall provide a 5’ sidewalk with a 2’ grass buffer along Hickory Hill Drive for the length of the development.
13. The applicant shall provide a drainage easement to convey stormwater across the property. The City Engineer shall review and approve the size and location of the easement.
14. Approval of the subject property for the R-15-Condition zoning district shall be conditioned upon the development of the property in substantial compliance with the submitted site plan dated 6/12/2015.
15. The applicant shall be bound to the elevations submitted and dated 6/12/2015. Approval of any change to the elevations must be obtained from the Director of Community Development.