File #: PZ 18--032
APPLICATION: Rezoning Application, Olympia Homes
PETITION: The applicant, Olympia Homes Inc, is initiating a Rezoning request from Single-Family Residential District (R-15) to Medium Density Residential (MDR).
PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST: To construct 24 units on approximately 3.1 acres with a density of 7.74 units per acre.
LOCATION: Land Lots 869 & 870, 19th Districts, Powder Springs, Georgia.
ACRES: 3.1 acres, 19086900280 and a portion of 19086900010 (easement)
CURRENT ZONING: Single-Family Residential (R-15)
PROPOSED ZONING: Medium Density Residential (MDR)
STAFF RECOMENDATION: Approval with Conditions
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Background:
The subject site has a split use zoning designation of Residential (R-15) and Medium Density Residential (MDR). The request is to rezone the R-15 zoning portion to MDR to facilitate townhome development consisting of 24 units on approximately 3.1 acres. The rezoning to Medium Density Residential (MDR) is to accommodate higher density and single-family attached units. The proposed MDR zoning district allows townhouses with a maximum density by-right of five (5) dwelling units per acre. Density between five (5) to eight (8) dwelling units per acre requires a Special Use approval which has be filed concurrently with this application (PZ 18-33).
Surrounding Land Use:
There are a variety of zoning districts that are adjacent to the subject site. The north of the subject site is zoned R15 and MDR along Hopkins Road. The R-15 designation currently consists of single-family lots known as the Ashley Woods subdivision. The property located south of the subject site is zoned CRC and currently consists of a vacant lot and a gas station located at the intersection of Hopkins Road and Powder Springs Road. West of the subject site is zoned R-20 and currently consists of a single-famil...
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