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Hardship Variance - Setbacks, Buffers, Impervious Area and Sidewalks
REVISED (VARIANCE ONLY FOR IMPERVIOUS AREA)
Paran Homes, LLC
Northeast corner of Sweetwater Blvd and CH James Pkwy
Land Lot 825, 19th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, GA. the following:
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See Attachment for Updated Review, plans revised from original analysis
Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the variance requests; nevertheless, if Mayor and Council choose to approve the variance requests, staff recommends the following conditions:
1. Provide a revised site plan showing compliance with all provisions of the UDC not specifically varied, including the open space requirement of MDR, and dimensions including driveway length, driveway width, parking availability, etc. All driveways shall be a minimum of 22' in length from back of sidewalk and accommodate 2 cars.
2. Applicant shall comply with both the UDC (Sec. 8-70) and Cobb County Fire Marshal's Office's requirements for guest parking and dead end streets.
3. The new development would have to be incorporated into the existing Sweetwater Landing HOA and residents must have access to the existing recreation amenity at Sweetwater Landing.
4. Stormwater Management plan shall be provided showing low impact design (where not in conflict with traditional neighborhood design).
Prepared By: Community Development
Background:
The subject property currently is owned by Paran Homes and is abutting the Sweetwater Landing subdivision. The property is zoned Community Retail Commercial (CRC). Paran Homes is looking to add a new development consisting of 45 Townhomes at a maximum density of 7.91 units per acre. The property area is 5.69 acres. This development is located along a FEMA Floodplain area and is adjacent to a wetland.
A rezoning application from Community Retail Commercial (CRC) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) is being considered concurrent with this request.
If the rezoning were to be approved by M...
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