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COMMITTEE: Community Development
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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z14-001 - Zoning amendment to modify the currently approved zoning conditions (Z11-009) for the construction of a McDonalds restaurant - 1.07 Acre Tract - Land Lot 380 - 3240 South Cobb Drive - Integrity Engineering & Development Services, Inc.
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ISSUE: Integrity Engineering and Development Services, Inc. is seeking approval of a zoning amendment to allow the construction of a McDonalds restaurant. The proposed restaurant needs several modifications from the currently approved zoning conditions. The applicant is seeking the following changes:
1. Allow the installation of a ground based monument sign at standard sign area and sign height (currently not allowed under present zoning);
2. Allow a reduction in the required number of parking spaces from 53 spaces to 43 spaces (currently does not meet zoning condition or zoning ordinance standards);and
3. Allow the drive thru side of the building to front on South Cobb Drive (currently does not meet zoning condition or zoning ordinance standards).
BACKGROUND: The property was originally rezoned (Z09-008) on January 19, 2010 for the redevelopment of the existing shopping center, which was approved by the Mayor and Council by a vote of 5-0. The property went through a subsequent zoning amendment (Z11-009) to provide greater flexibility in the development of outlots #1 thru #8, which was approved by the Mayor and Council by a vote of 5-0. This item was tabled on January 21, 2014 to be brought before Mayor and Council on February 17, 2014. This item was tabled on February 17, 2014 to be brought before Mayor and Council on March 3, 2014.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the proposed zoning amendment with the following conditions:
1. The approval of the zoning amendment and the development of site shall be in substantial conformity to the site plan submitted...
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