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WARD / COUNCILMEMBER: Ward 1 / Councilmember Pickens
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FINAL VOTE - Zoning Request - Z21-002 - Allow annexation and rezoning from NS (Smyrna) and OI (Cobb County) to MU-Conditional for the development of a mixed use project - 8.7 acres - Land Lot 880 & 881 - 2800 & 2810 Spring Rd - RASS Associates, LLC
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ISSUE AND BACKGROUND:
The applicant is requesting annexation and rezoning of 2800 & 2810 Spring Road from NS (Smyrna) and OI (Cobb County) to MU-Conditional for the development of a mixed use project with 300 multi-family units,188 hotel rooms, and 37,500 sq. ft. of commercial at a density of 34.5 units per acre. The Planning & Zoning Board voted to recommend approval by a vote of 5-0 at the June 14, 2021 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the annexation and rezoning from NS & OI (County) to MU-Conditional on 8.7 acres for a 300-unit multi-family building at a density of 34.5 units per acre, hotel with 188 rooms, and 37,500 sq. ft. of commercial/retail. The rezoning meets many goals and policies in the Comprehensive Plan and Spring Road LCI, which serve to support housing diversity in the area and provide a catalyst to future development. Community Development recommends approval including those variances supported by staff as shown above, with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
Requirements # 2, 4, 8, 9, 16 and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code are not applicable. The following requirements remain applicable.
1. The composition of the development 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 percent hardy plank siding. The residences along external roadways shall not be permitted to utilize hardy plank for any elevation facing these roads.
2. The retention pond shall be placed and screened appropriately to be unobtrusive to homes inside and o...
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