PZ 24-029
APPLICANT: Mike Nelson
REZONING REQUEST: Rezone from R-20 to PUD-R.
LOCATION: 3720 and 3716 Powder Springs Road.
ZONING: R-20 Cobb ACRES: 4.9 ac. PINs: 19087000010, 19087000150.
Staff Recommendation: Planning and Zoning Recommendation:
BACKGROUND: The proposed site is approximately 4.9 acres, and currently includes two single-family homes and accessory structures, but the rear of the site is primarily wooded and undeveloped. The 2.26-acre parcel has a 1,1,34 SF home built in 2000. The 2.73-acre parcel has a 1,772 SF home built in 1950. The applicant seeks to rezone the property from R-20 (Single-Family Residential) to PUD-R (Planned Unit Development - Residential) for the development of a 36-unit townhome subdivision.
The property's location amidst ongoing residential growth, positions it as a candidate for thoughtful redevelopment adequate buffers are necessary to ensure integration into the surrounding community. Additionally, the ongoing growth in the area poses concerns related to traffic impacts.
The applicant proposes a Craftsman-style townhome subdivision, offering open space, walking trails, a gazebo green space, and green courtyards. The site's configuration features alley access and open green spaces where the rows of townhomes front each other. The proposed layout incorporates modern planning principles, with private alleys and garages in the rear to improve aesthetics, provide usable open green spaces, and essentially eliminate vehicular impacts at the fronts of the homes for most units. However, the configuration features dead end alleys, which pose vehicular circulation concerns and code compliance issues.
This rezoning request reflects the city's goals of diversifying housing options and accommodating growth while preserving neighborhood character and promoting cohesive site design. TSW's feedback inspired the final site plan presented. The proposal aims to creatively utilize the narrowness of the site. However, the technical site...
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