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Rezoning - Paran Homes
The applicant Paran Homes, is initiating a rezoning from Single-Family Residential District (R20) to Medium Density Residential (MDR). The subject site is located in Land Lot 833 and 870, 19th District, Powder Springs, Georgia.
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File #: PZ 18--031
APPLICATION: Rezoning Application, Paran Homes
PETITION: The applicant, Paran Homes, is initiating a Rezoning from Single-Family Residential District (R-20) to Medium Density Residential (MDR).
PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST: To construct 104 units on 27.77 acres with a density of 3.75 units per acre.
LOCATION: Land Lots 833 & 870, 19th Districts, Powder Springs, Georgia.
3700 Powder Springs Road
ACRES: 27.77 acres, 19087000030, 1908330040, 19083300380, 19087000020, 1908330070
Background:
The subject property is located along Powder Springs Road and is currently zoned Single-family Residential (R-20). The proposed request is to rezone from Single-family Residential (R-20) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) to accommodate higher density. The proposed MDR zoning allows multi-family dwelling types with a maximum density by-right of five (5) dwelling units per acre without Special Use approval. Six (6) to eight (8) dwelling units per acre in the MDR zoning requires a Special Use approval. The rezoning will allow a proposed residential development consisting of 3.75 dwelling units per acre with a total of 104 units on 27.77 acres.
Surrounding Land Use:
The subject site is surrounded by various zoning districts. There is residential zoning located to the east (R15), west (R20) and north (R20) of the subject site consisting of single-family residences. Parcels located to the south of the subject site is zoned Light Industrial (LI) consisting of industrial, residential dwelling units, recently vacated agricultural property, and vacant lots.
Analysis:
The application should be reviewed against the following standards:
a. Is the proposed use compatible with the purpose and intent ...
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