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WARD: Ward 3
COMMITTEE: Community Development
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Final Vote - Zoning Request Z17-023 - Rezoning from R-15 & R-20 to RAD-Conditional for the development of fifteen single-family residences at a density of 3.57 units per acre - 4.2 Acres - Land Lot 340 - 3328 & 3366 Old Concord Road - Epic Homes, LLC
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ISSUE: Epic Homes, LLC is requesting an annexation and rezoning from R-15 & R-20 (Cobb County) to RAD-Conditional (Smyrna) for the development of fifteen (15) new single-family homes at a density of 3.57 units per acre. The proposed homes will front on Old Concord Road with rear-entry garages that will be served by a shared driveway off Charlotte Circle. The applicant will provide nine (9) guest parking spaces along the shared driveway. The proposed homes will employ traditional architecture. The building elevations and floor plans have been provided in the rezoning application. Per the applicant, the floor area of the proposed homes will range from 2,600 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft
BACKGROUND: The zoning request was heard by the Planning and Zoning Board at the January 8, 2018 meeting and was recommended for approval with staff conditions by vote of 6-0.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from R-15 & R-20 to RAD-Conditional for the development of fifteen single-family homes at a density of 3.57 units per acre with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
(Requirements #2, 8, 9, 10 and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code are 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 hom...
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