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Rezoning Application
Single Family Residential (R-30) Unincorporated Cobb County to Single Family Residential (R-30) City of Powder Springs
Mission Outreach Ministries, Inc.
5461 Powder Springs Dallas Road, LL 747 of the 19th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County
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PETITION: The applicant, Mission Outreach Ministries, Inc. is initiating a Rezoning - Single Family Residential (R-30) Unincorporated Cobb County to Single Family Residential (R-30) City of Powder Springs at 5461 Powder Springs Dallas Road, LL 747 of the 19th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County.
Parcel ID: 19074700030
Recommendation:
Staff recommends Approval
Background:
The subject property is 5461 Powder Springs Dallas Road. The property consists of 0.4959 acres and is currently zoned Single Family Residential (R-30) in unincorporated Cobb County. The property has submitted an annexation application concurrent with this request. The applicant, Mission outreach Ministries, Inc. is petitioning to keep the same zoning category from the County as it incorporates into the City of Powder Springs (Single Family Residential (R-30)). The property is currently vacant, undeveloped land. The property is surrounded by parcels located in unincorporated Cobb County and abuts an R30 parcel within the City of Powder Springs.
The R-30 zoning district is intended to implement the “suburban residential” future development area established by the comprehensive plan. The R-30 zoning district is intended to implement the “low density residential” future land use category established by the comprehensive plan. This zoning district is intended to establish and protect existing neighborhoods comprised primarily of detached, single-family dwellings at densities not exceeding 1.45 dwelling units per acre. Conservation subdivisions, which may be constructed at densities slightly higher than that permitted for conventional single-family residential development, are also permitted subject to compliance with the provisions of article 15, division IX of this development code. Institutional and park, recreation, and greenspace uses are also accommodated. This zoning district is generally isolated from commercial and industrial uses.
Analysis
The application should be reviewed against the following standards:
a. Is the proposed use compatible with the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan?
The proposed use is compatible with the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan as the property is maintaining the current land use category of Single Family Residential.
b. Is the proposed use consistent with the stated purpose of the zoning district that is being requested?
The property is currently vacant, undeveloped land abutting an R-30 parcel. The proposed use is consistent with the purpose of the zoning district that is being requested. The R-30 zoning district is intended to implement the “suburban residential” future development area established by the comprehensive plan. The R-30 zoning district is intended to implement the “low density residential” future land use category established by the comprehensive plan. This zoning district is intended to establish and protect existing neighborhoods comprised primarily of detached, single-family dwellings at densities not exceeding 1.45 dwelling units per acre. Conservation subdivisions, which may be constructed at densities slightly higher than that permitted for conventional single-family residential development, are also permitted subject to compliance with the provisions of article 15, division IX of this development code. Institutional and park, recreation, and greenspace uses are also accommodated. This zoning district is generally isolated from commercial and industrial uses.
c. Is the proposed use suitable in view of the zoning and development of adjacent and nearby property?
The proposed uses are consistent with the zoning district that is requested. The proposed use is not changing. The applicant is requesting to maintain the equivalent zoning district from the County. Therefore, the proposed use is consistent with the purpose and intent of the R-30 zoning district. The subject property is surrounded by Residential Zoning Districts within unincorporated Cobb County and abuts an R30 parcel within the City of Powder Springs.
d. Will the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby property not be adversely affected by the proposed use?
The existing use and usability by the adjacent or nearby properties will not be adversely affected by the proposed use. The proposed use is not changing.
e. Are their substantial reasons why the property cannot or should not be used as currently zoned?
The applicant has submitted an annexation application concurrent with this request. Once an annexation is granted, the new property is required to apply for a zoning category within the new jurisdiction.
f. Are or will public facilities such as schools, water or sewer utilities, and police or fire protection be adequate to serve the proposed use?
Public facilities will be adequate to serve the proposed use. Cobb FMO, City of Powder Springs Public Works, and other relevant departments will review any future proposed concept plan to ensure public facilities are adequate.
g. Is the proposed use supported by new or changing conditions not anticipated by the Comprehensive Plan or reflected in the existing zoning on the property or surrounding properties?
The proposed use is not changing. The property is currently vacant, undeveloped land.
h. Does the proposed use reflect a reasonable balance between the promotion of the public health, safety, morality, or general welfare and the right to unrestricted use of property?
The proposed use is not changing. The applicant is requesting to maintain the current zoning category. Therefore, the proposed use is consistent with the purpose and intent of the R30 zoning district, and will provide a reasonable balance between the promotion of the public health, safety, morality, or general welfare.
Fiscal Impact:
An increase in traffic flow to and from the site is not highly anticipated by this application. The property is currently vacant, undeveloped land. Any future proposed development or site plan will be reviewed by the Cobb FMO, COPS Public Works and Community Development Departments, and any other pertinent agency.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.