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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z16-010 - Rezoning from R-15 to RAD-Conditional for the development two (2) single-family homes - 0.479 Acres - Land Lot 451 - 1000 McLinden Avenue - The McLinden Group, LLC
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ISSUE: The McLinden Group, LLC is requesting rezoning from R-15 to RAD-Conditional for 1000 McLinden Avenue for the development of two residential lots at a density of 4.2 units per acre. One home will be accessed from McLinden Avenue and the other home will be accessed from Evelyn Street.
BACKGROUND: None.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the request rezoning from R-15 to RAD-Conditional for the construction of two new single-family residences at a density of 4.2 units per acre with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
(Requirement #2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 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. The stormwater management facility shall be placed and screened appropriately to be unobtrusive to homes inside and outside the development. The storm water detention plan shall be designed to create at least a 10% reduction in a 2-year to 100-year storm event. The City Engineer shall approve all plans.
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. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
6. 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.
7. All landscape plans must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Georgia Registered Landscape Architect for any common areas or entrances.
8. All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as appropriate.
9. 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
10. The development shall maintain the following setbacks:
Front - 20’
Side - 7.5’’
Street Side - 15’
Rear - 30’
11. Driveway - 22’ minimum length from building face to back of sidewalk.
12. The right-of-ways along both McLinden Avenue and Evelyn Street shall be increased to 50 feet. Therefore, a dedication of approximately 5’ feet is required along both McLinden Avenue and Evelyn Street.
13. The developer shall provide a 5’ sidewalk with a 2’ grass buffer along both Evelyn Street and McLinden Avenue for the length of the development.
14. All new water and sewer taps shall be bored.
15. There shall be a minimum of 50’ between the street edge on McLinden Avenue to the nearest edge of the driveway apron on McLinden Avenue. If the minimum distance of 50’ cannot be provided, a driveway turnaround shall be provided.
16. Approval of the subject property for the Residential Attached Detached (RAD) zoning district shall be conditioned upon the development of the property in substantial compliance with the submitted site plan dated 6/10/2016 created by SPG Surveying, LLC.
17. The applicant shall be bound to the elevations submitted and dated 6/10/2016. Approval of any change to the elevations must be obtained from the Director of Community Development.