Keyetta M. Holmes, AICP, Zoning Administrator KMH SUBJE

C I T Y O F A T L A N T A

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING TIM KEANE KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W. SUITE 3350 – ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-0308 COMMISSIONER MAYOR 404-330-6145 – FAX: 404-658-7491 KEYETTA M. HOLMES, AICP www.atlantaga.gov Director Office of Zoning & Development

MEMORANDUM

TO: Zoning Review Board

FROM: Keyetta M. Holmes, AICP, Zoning Administrator KMH

SUBJECT: U-20-17 for 228 Edgewood Avenue, N.E.

DATE: January 14, 2021 An Ordinance by Zoning Committee granting a Special Use Permit for a for a park for hire lot pursuant to 16-20C.005(c)(i), for property located at 228 Edgewood Avenue, N.E.,

FINDINGS OF FACT:

• Property location: The subject property fronts 70 feet on the east side of Jessie Hill Jr., Drive, N.E. beginning at the intersection of the east right-of-way of Jessie Hill Jr., Drive with the north right-of-way of Edgewood Avenue. The property is in Land Lot 51 of the 14th District in NPU M, Council District 5.

• Property size and physical features: The property is 0.16 acres (7,000 square feet) in lot area. Vehicular access is provided by a curb cut on Jessie Hill Jr. Drive. The site has twenty- two (22) unmarked off-street parking spaces. Sidewalks are present on the north and south sides of Edgewood Avenue and the east and west sides of Jesse Hill Jr., Drive. The lot is currently unpaved.

• Current/past use of property: The current use of the site is a surface parking lot. Staff is not aware of any other previous uses on the site.

• Surrounding zoning/land uses: The subject property is zoned HC-20C SA4 (Martin Luther King. Jr. Landmark District Subarea 4) with a Low Density Commercial (LDC) land-use designation. Properties located north, south, east, and west of the subject property are zoned HC-20C SA4 (Martin Luther King Jr Landmark District Subarea 4) with a Low Density Commercial land use designation.

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• Transportation system: Edgewood Avenue is classified as an arterial road. There are three bus routes, the #3, #99, and #109, that service the subject property as well as the Atlanta Streetcar is immediately accessible from the location.

PROPOSAL: The applicant seeks a Special Use Permit pursuant to 16-20C.005(c)(i), to operate a park for hire lot.

• Ingress and egress: Employee, patrons, and emergency and service vehicles will access the property from the existing curb cut along Jesse Hill Jr., Drive. The site currently operates as a free surface parking lot with twenty-two (22) off-street parking spaces. No traffic congestion is anticipated as the entrance and exit on Jesse Hill Jr., Drive SE is currently being used as the entrance and exit to this location.

• Refuse and service areas: Refuse will be handled by a maintenance crew provided by Park Place. The applicant has indicated one trash container will be placed onsite for the disposal of refuse and that refuse will be disposed of daily by onsite staff.

• Buffering and screening: The subject site has no existing buffering or screening.

• Hours and manner of operation: The site will operate Monday-Sunday, 24 hours/day. Parking is available to patrons on a first come first serve basis. Park Place will assign 1 part- time manger during the day and night shift. The property will be used for paid public parking. Signage will be installed to direct patrons to pay through a pay-to-park application on their phone or via an onsite pay station.

• Duration: The applicant seeks a 5-year duration.

• Required yards and open space: There will be no additions to the require yards or open space.

• Tree Preservation and Replacement: There will be no trees removed, damaged, or cut down.

CONCLUSIONS: a) Ingress and egress and proposed structure or uses thereon, with particular references to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, and emergency access: Vehicular ingress and egress to the subject property is provided via curb cuts on Jesse Hill Jr., Drive a sidewalk on Edgewood Avenue and Jessie Hill Jr. Drive. Pedestrian access is provided by sidewalks on Edgewood Avenue and Jessie Hill Jr. Drive. There are currently twenty-two (22) unstriped parking spaces available on site. Vehicular traffic will enter and exit onto Jessie Hill Jr. Drive and pedestrians may leave the site in an easterly direction or northerly direction via sidewalks that are present. Staff finds ingress and egress to be sufficient for the proposed use. U-20-17 for 228 Edgewood Avenue, N.E. January 14, 2021 Page 3 of 3

b) Refuse and service areas: A maintenance crew hired by Park Place will dispose of trash left on the site every morning and a trash receptacle will also be placed onsite for patron use. There will also be an onsite pay station available for patrons to pay their parking fee. Staff finds the proposed refuse plans and service areas adequate for proposed use. c) Buffering and Screening: The property is an existing surface parking lot with no existing buffering or screening. The applicant will make minor site improvements to the lot including adding crushed gravel to the parking area and installing exterior lights to make the site more visable and safer for usage after dark. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed buffering and screening measures are sufficient for the proposed use. d) Hours and manner of operation: The site will operate Monday-Sunday, 24 hours per day. The location proposes to employ 1 part-time manager for onsite assistance during the day and night shift. The operator will install signage to direct patrons to the pay station or to download an application to pay online. Staff approves of the hours and manner of operation. e) Duration: The applicant has requested a 5-year duration. Staff is supportive of a 3-year duration. f) Required yards and open space: The applicant has indicated there are no structural changes proposed for the subject property. Therefore, these considerations are not applicable. g) Compatibility with policies related to tree preservation: No trees will be impacted by this program. Staff finds this acceptable.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL conditioned upon the following:

1. The special use permit for a park-for-hire lot shall be valid only if Park Place Parking is the operator. 2. The special use permit shall be valid for three (3) years from the date of adoption by City Council. 3. All infrastructure related to the park-for-hire use, such as pay structures, attendant stands, pavement and parking striping, lot signs and so forth, shall be removed by the SUP holder or owner within 30 days of the expiration of said SUP. 4. Park Place Parking shall add crushed gravel to the parking surface. 5. Park Place Parking shall install a trash receptacle onsite. 6. Park Place Parking shall install exterior lights on Edgewood Avenue. 7. The special use permit is not transferable.

C I T Y O F A T L A N T A

KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING TIM KEANE MAYOR 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W. SUITE 3350 – ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-0308 Commissioner

404-330-6145 – FAX: 404-658-7491 KEYETTA M. HOLMES, AICP www.atlantaga.gov Director Office of Zoning & Development

MEMORANDUM

TO: Zoning Review Board

FROM: Keyetta M. Holmes, AICP, Zoning Administrator KMH

SUBJECT: U-20-14 for 627 English Avenue, N.W.

DATE: January 14, 2021

An Ordinance by Zoning Committee for a special use permit pursuant to 16-18C.006 for a community center for property located at 627 English Avenue, N.W.

The applicant has requested a deferral. Staff is supportive of the request.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 30 DAY DEFERRAL FEBRUARY 2021

KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS C I T Y O F A T L A N T A TIM KEANE MAYOR Commissioner OFFICE OF ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT 55 TRINITY AVENUE, S.W. SUITE 3350 – ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 KEYETTA M. HOLMES, AICP 404-330-6145 – FAX: 404-658-7491 Director http://www.atlantaga.gov/Government/Planning.aspx Office of Zoning & Development

MEMORANDUM

TO: Zoning Review Board

FROM: Keyetta M. Holmes, AICP, Zoning Administrator KMH

SUBJECT: Z-20-60 for 352 Irwin Street, N.E.

DATE: January 14, 2021

An Ordinance by Zoning Committee to rezone from R-5/HC20C SA5 (Two Family Residential/Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic District Subarea 5) to RG-4/HC20C SA5 (Residential General Sector 4/ Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic District Subarea 5) for property located at 352 Irwin Street, N.E.

The applicant has requested a 30-day deferral to allow more time to work with the neighborhood and NPU. Staff is supportive of this request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 30 DAY DEFERRAL FEBRUARY 2021

C I T Y O F A T L A N T A TIM KEANE KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING Commissioner MAYOR 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W. SUITE 3350 – ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-0308 KEYETTA M. HOLMES, AICP 404-330-6145 – FAX: 404-658-7491 Director www.atlantaga.gov Office of Zoning & Development

MEMORANDUM

TO: Zoning Review Board

FROM: Keyetta M. Holmes, AICP, Zoning Administrator KMH

SUBJECT: Z-20-65 for 846 White Street, S.W., 852 White Street, S.W., 860 White Street, S.W., and 872 White Street, S.W.

DATE: January 14, 2021

An Ordinance by Zoning Committee to rezone from R-4A/HC206G/BL (Single Family Residential/West End Historic District/BeltLine Overlay) to PD-H/HC20G/BL (Planned Development Housing/West End Historic District/BeltLine Overlay) for property located at 846 White Street, S.W., 852 White Street, S.W., 860 White Street, S.W., and 872 White Street, S.W.

The applicant has requested a 30-day deferral for more time to work with the neighborhood and NPU. Staff is supportive of this request.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 30 DAY DEFERRAL FEBRUARY 2021

C I T Y O F A T L A N T A TIM KEANE Commissioner KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING KEYETTA M. HOLMES, AICP 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W. SUITE 3350 – ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-0308 Director 404-330-6145 – FAX: 404-658-7491 Office of Zoning and Development

www.atlantaga.gov

MEMORANDUM

TO: Zoning Review Board

FROM: Keyetta M. Holmes, AICP, Zoning Administrator KMH

SUBJECT: Z-20-71 for 420 McDonough Boulevard, S.E.

DATE: January 14, 2021 ______A substitute Ordinance by Zoning Committee to rezone from R-4A/BL (Single Family Residential/BeltLine Overlay), MR-3/BL (Multifamily Residential/Beltine Overlay), C-2-C/BL (Commercial Service District Conditional/Beltline Overlay) and MRC-3-C/BL (Mixed Residential Commercial Conditional/Beltline Overlay) to PD-H (Planned Development Housing) for property located at 420 McDonough Boulevard, S.E.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

• Property location: The subject property fronts 675 feet on the north side of McDonough Boulevard, S.E. and commences at a ½” rebar found at the intersection of the westerly right-of- way of Gault Street and the northerly right-of-way of McDonough Boulevard. The property is in Land Lot 4 of the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia within the Chosewood Park neighborhood of NPU Y in Council District 1.

• Property size and physical features: The subject property consists of four tracts that are irregular in shape. The total lot area of the property is approximately 9.7 acres (42,2532 sq. ft.). Tract 1 and 2 are located at the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Gault Street and McDonough Boulevard. Tract 1 is developed with a two-story brick place of worship and Tract 2 has an abandoned parking lot. Tracts 3 and 4, are located at the southeast corner of Gault Street and Federal Terrace and consists of single-family homes that appear to be vacant. Some parcels have frontages along McDonough Boulevard and others have frontages along Federal Terrace. There are several trees located throughout the lots. Access to Tract 1 and 2 is provided via 5 curb cuts along McDonough Boulevard and access to Tract 3 and 4 is provided via curb cuts along Gault Street and Federal Terrace, respectively.

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• CDP land use map designation: The Future Land Use designation for these properties is Low Density Commercial (LDC), High Density Commercial (HDC), Medium Density Residential (MDR) and Single Family Residential in the 2016 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP).

• Current/past use of property: Currently, Tract 1 is developed with a two-story brick place of worship and Tract 2 has an abandoned parking lot, and Tract 3 and 4 consists of single-family homes that appear to be vacant. Staff is not aware of any previous uses of the property.

• Surrounding zoning/land use: The surrounding properties have a variety of residential zoning classifications and land use designations. Parcels to the north are zoned R-4 (Single Family Residential) with a Single-Family Residential land use designation. Parcels to the east and west are zoned R-4 (Single Family Residential) and C-2-C (Commercial Service Conditional), with Single Family Residential and Low-Density Commercial land use designations; to the south parcels are zoned R-5 (Two Family Residential) and MRC-3-C (Mixed Residential Commercial), with Office Institutional and Mixed-Use land use designations.

• Transportation system: Gault Street and Federal Terrace are classified as a local street and McDonough Boulevard is a regional thoroughfare. MARTA provides service via bus route #49 at the intersection of Gault Street and McDonough Boulevard. The closest MARTA station is King Memorial Transit Station which is 3.7 miles from the subject property.

PROPOSAL:

The applicant seeks to rezone the property to PD-H (Planned Development Housing) for the development of stacked flat townhomes and single-family detached homes.

Project Specifications: Total lot area: 9.704 acres (422,688 square feet) Maximum Allowable Residential Floor Area: 661,077 square feet Proposed Total Residential Floor Area: 432,482 square feet Required Open Space: 0.40 NLA = 169,075 square feet Proposed Open Space: 0.48 NLA = 204,663 square feet Minimum Required Parking: 0.85*278 UNITS = 236.3 spaces Proposed Number of Parking: 34 Garages 222 tandem garages 36 surface spaces Proposed Number of Dwelling Units: 278

CONCLUSIONS:

• Compatibility with comprehensive development plan (CDP); timing of development: The comprehensive development plan designates the subject property as Low Density Commercial (LDC), High Density Commercial (HDC), Medium Density Residential (MDR) and Single-Family land uses; therefore, no amendment to the land use map will be required. Staff is not aware of any public projects/programs to conflict with the proposed timing of development.

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• Availability of and affect of public facilities and services; referral to other agencies: The location of the site and surrounding uses indicate there are public facilities and services available to the subject property. There has been no indication from review agencies or departments that there would not be adequate public facilities and services at the subject location. At the time of permitting, the development plans will be submitted to other agencies for permit review for compliance with applicable City codes.

• Availability of other land suitable for proposed use; environmental effect on balance of land uses: The zoning regulations indicate that this consideration is optional. The applicant has not presented any evidence that they own other land in the area that is suitable for this development. There is no negative impact on the balance of land uses.

• Effect on character of the neighborhood: Staff is of the opinion that the proposed rezoning would have a positive effect on the neighborhood’s character. It would allow a reasonable residential development on a property that is largely underdeveloped, underutilized, and abandoned and a deterrent to residential development in the area. The Chosewood Park Redevelopment Plan recommends creating a connected and walkable neighborhood with increased new home ownership options in appropriately scaled infill residential developments on existing vacant lots. The proposal of 300 single family stacked flat townhomes and single-family detached homes will provide a mix of housing options in the Chosewood Park neighborhood. In addition, the proposed development will also be required to meet the Beltline Overlay regulations to promote a pedestrian-oriented environment that includes sufficient sidewalk widths, and primary pedestrian access from sidewalks to adjacent building entrances, among others. Furthermore, the proposal also aligns with the Redevelopment Corridor and Traditional Neighborhood Redevelopment Character Areas of the Comprehensive Development Plan. The Redevelopment Corridor Character Area recommends high density multi-family residential uses, and the Traditional Neighborhood Redevelopment Character Area recommends infill housing construction on vacant lots, including a diversity of housing types that can provide a transition between the neighborhood and high-density development along the corridor.

• Suitability of proposed land use: A change in the land use designation is not required.

• Effect on adjacent property: Staff finds that the proposed development would not adversely affect adjacent properties. The proposed PD-H would provide redevelopment of underutilized parcels in the Chosewood Park neighborhood. The existing zoning permits approximately 1.4 million square feet of mixed-use development with 700-800 apartments depending on the unit mix. However, the proposed development will allow more appropriate density compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The proposal will also provide a transition from the industrial and commercial uses along the McDonough Boulevard corridor to the single-family residential uses in the Chosewood Park neighborhood. Additionally, the seven lots on Federal Terrace will be developed with single family homes on single family lots. The proposal will provide the density while increasing the housing supply but retaining the neighborhood character. Higher density will provide enough residents to support amenities such as local-serving businesses or transit and support walkable neighborhoods. Furthermore, the surrounding neighborhood has variety of existing and proposed residential and commercial developments. The proposed residential

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development will add to the diversity of the housing types in the neighborhood. Therefore, staff is of the opinion that the proposal is reasonable.

• Economic use of current zoning: The subject property has some economic use under the existing conditions. However, rezoning the property will allow for the development of the largely abandoned property. The proposed development fulfills the objectives of the Chosewood Park Redevelopment Plan by creating a connected and walkable neighborhood with increased new home ownership options in appropriately scaled infill residential development on existing vacant lots. The proposed development will offer additional housing and will support existing and future transit in the urban core and support sustainability and equity in the neighborhood. Increasing density provides an economic boost to the community and supports public services. Therefore, the proposed rezoning will bring more effective economic use to the subject property.

• Tree Preservation: Redevelopment of the property must comply with the City of Atlanta Tree Ordinance at time of permitting.

• Other Considerations: Consistency with Atlanta City Design: The Atlanta City Design articulates Atlanta’s vision organized according to its five core values of Equity, Progress, Ambition, Access, and Nature. It focuses future growth into already-developed areas called Growth Areas, which are further categorized as Core, Corridors, and Clusters. Outside the Growth Areas are the Conservation Areas, which include Urban Neighborhoods, Suburban Neighborhoods, Rural Neighborhoods, and Production Areas. Conservation Areas are the natural parts of the city that are less suited for growth and that should be protected from radical change.

According to the Atlanta City Design map, 420 McDonough Boulevard, S.E., is located within a Growth Area Corridor. Growth Area Corridors are described as follows:

“These are connecting tissues of the city: the major streets that flow out of the core in every direction. They stitch Old and New Atlanta together and most of them are commercially developed. Streets like Hollowell, Peachtree and Jonesboro wind along the contours of the city while streets like Metropolitan and Northside slice straight lines across hills and valleys. In either case, we find commercial sites, civic buildings and anchor institutions along the way. With better design, these corridors can become main streets for every community, accommodating a reasonable amount of growth that will spur commercial vitality and a vibrant public life out beyond the core of the city.”

The following findings are in accordance with Section 16-19.005 (5) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Atlanta for Planned Development Districts:

a. The suitability of the tract for the general type of PD zoning proposed. Staff is of the opinion that the land is suitable for a PD-H zoning classification, based on the location of the parcel, zoning of surrounding properties, and availability of public utilities. Additionally, Staff is of the opinion that the proposed project would be compatible with the general character of the neighborhood.

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b. The relationship to major roads and mass transit facilities, utilities and other facilities and services. Gault Street and Federal Terrace are classified as local streets and McDonough Boulevard is a regional thoroughfare. There is public transportation available in the area via MARTA bus route #49 running along nearby McDonough Boulevard at the intersection of Gault Street and McDonough Boulevard. The closest Marta station is King Memorial Marta station which is 3.7 miles from the subject property.

c. The evidence of unified control. The stacked flat townhomes will be sold in a condominium- style regime. The homes on Federal Terrace will be sold as single family detached homes on individual lots. All the homes will have access to the amenities and common areas. The Applicant will provide the appropriate homeowner association documentation at the appropriate time.

d. The suitability of proposed plans. The proposed PD-H development appears to be suitable. The proposal will create an appropriate transition from the industrial and commercial uses along the McDonough Boulevard corridor to the single-family residential uses in the Chosewood Park neighborhood. In addition, the proposed development will create a walkable neighborhood on land west of Gault Street that is currently inaccessible. The proposal will connect to and increase walkability in the Chosewood Park neighborhood with increased new home ownership options in appropriately scaled infill residential development on existing vacant lots.

e. Specific modifications. The intent of the proposed development is to reduce the intensity of the development in a way that creates a mixture of housing types and that preserves the single- family character of the neighborhood. Specific modifications include revisions to the lot layout in tract 3 and 4 to reduce the number of proposed single-family homes.

f. The suitability of a maintenance program. A homeowner association will be established that will guarantee all common areas will be maintained, including the streets and the amenities such as the pool, clubhouse, and open space. The homeowner’s association will include all owners of residential units in the entire development.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Zoning Review Board

FROM: Keyetta M. Holmes, AICP, Zoning Administrator KMH

SUBJECT: Z-20-72 for 310 McDonough Boulevard, S.E.

DATE: January 14, 2021 ______An Ordinance by Zoning Committee to rezone from RG-3-C/BL (Residential General Sector 3 Conditional/BeltLine Overlay) to RG-3-C/BL (Residential General Sector 3 Conditional/BeltLine Overlay) for a change of conditions for property located at 310 McDonough Boulevard, S.E.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

• Property location: The subject property fronts 305 feet on the west side of Grant Street, S.E. and begins at the corner formed by the intersection of the northeastern side of McDonough Boulevard with the northwestern side of Grant Street (formerly Nolan Street). The property is in Land Lot 41 of the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia within the Chosewood Park neighborhood of NPU Y in Council District 1.

• Property size and physical features: The subject property is approximately 1.58 acres (68,822 sq. ft.) and has irregular shape. The lot has frontages along Milton Avenue, McDonough Boulevard and Grant Street. The lot currently has a one-story building situated at the western corner of the lot and the remainder of the lot is vacant. There are a few trees on the property. The lot is surrounded by a 6-foot chain link fence on all sides. Access to the lot is provided via a curb cut along Grant Street.

• CDP land use map designation: The Future Land Use designations for this property is Medium Density Residential (MDR) and Low Density Residential (LDR) in the 2016 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP).

• Current/past use of property: Currently, the lot has a one-story building and a driveway. Staff is unaware of any previous uses on the property. Z-20-72 for 310 McDonough Boulevard, S.E. January 14, 2021 Page 2 of 4

• Surrounding zoning/land use: The surrounding properties have a variety of residential and commercial zoning classifications and land use designations. Parcels to the north are zoned R- 4A (Single Family Residential) with a Single-Family Residential land use designation. Parcels to the east and west are zoned C-1-C (Community Business Conditional) with Low-Density Residential and Low-Density Mixed-Use land use designations, and parcels to the south are zoned I-MIX (Industrial Mixed Use) and MRC-3-C (Mixed Residential Commercial Conditional), with Industrial and Mixed-Use land use designations, respectively.

• Transportation system: Milton Avenue and Grant Street are classified as local streets and McDonough Boulevard is a regional thoroughfare. MARTA provides service via bus route #49 at the intersection of Grant Street and McDonough Boulevard. The closest MARTA station is King Memorial Transit Station which is 2.5 miles from the subject property.

PROPOSAL:

The applicant seeks to rezone the property to change the condition to allow for the development of 31 townhomes with 55 parking spaces.

Project Specifications: Total lot area: 1.58 acre (68,822 square feet) Maximum Allowable Residential Floor Area: 60,868 square feet Proposed Total Residential Floor Area: 53,165 square feet Required Usable Open Space: 0.40 NLA = 35,857 square feet Proposed Usable Open Space: 35,935 square feet Required Total Open Space 62,093 SF Proposed Total Open Space: 69,615 SF Minimum Required Parking: 0.99*31 units = 30.69 spaces Proposed Number of Parking: 55 spaces Proposed Number of Dwelling Units: 31

CONCLUSIONS:

• Compatibility with comprehensive development plan (CDP); timing of development: The comprehensive development plan designates the subject property as Medium Density Residential (MDR) and Low Density Residential (LDR). Therefore, no CDP amendment is required. Staff is not aware of any project that will conflict with the timing of this development.

• Availability of other land suitable for proposed use; environmental effect on balance of land uses: The zoning regulations indicate that this consideration is optional. The applicant has not

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presented any evidence that they own other land in the area that is suitable for this development. There is no negative impact on the balance of land uses.

• Effect on character of the neighborhood: Staff is of the opinion that the proposed rezoning would have a positive effect on the neighborhood’s character. It would allow a reasonable residential development on a property that is largely underdeveloped and underutilized. The Chosewood Park Redevelopment Plan recommends creating a connected and walkable neighborhood with increased new home ownership options in appropriately scaled infill residential development on existing vacant lots. The proposed development will be required to meet the Beltline Overlay regulations to promote a pedestrian-oriented environment that includes sufficient sidewalk widths, and primary pedestrian access from sidewalks to adjacent building entrances, among others. As the neighborhood has rapidly changed with the addition of the Beltline Overlay as well as the increase in density along Milton Avenue and Hill Street, the proposal of 31 townhomes will provide another housing option in the neighborhood and will help provide density to support transportation options, connect individuals to community resources, and promote independence and healthy lifestyles.

• Suitability of proposed land use: A change in the land use designation is not required.

• Effect on adjacent property: The proposed use of the subject property will replace the existing surface parking lot with a residential development. The current conditions for the site restrict the development to maximum of 18 townhomes. This proposal would have a positive effect on the surrounding neighborhood by developing the site into a use that will transform a prominent but neglected intersection into a developed site with higher density but will remain consistent with recommendations in the small area plan and CDP for this area. Additionally, the existing BeltLine Overlay will mandate the public realm requirements for redevelopment.

• Economic use of current zoning: The subject property has some economic use under the existing conditions. However, rezoning the property will allow for increased density. The economic opportunity of the subject property is limited under the existing zoning condition as the condition will only allow 18 townhomes and will not allow the maximum utilization of the permitted density under RG-3 (Residential General Sector 3) zoning. Therefore, the proposed change in condition would provide a more effective economic use of the subject property by allowing a denser development.

• Tree Preservation: Redevelopment of the property must comply with the City of Atlanta Tree Ordinance at time of permitting.

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According to the Atlanta City Design map, 310 McDonough Boulevard, S.E., is located within a Growth Area Corridor. Growth Area Corridors are described as follows:

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval conditioned upon the following:

1. The total number of units on the subject property shall not exceed thirty-one (31) units.

2. The exterior of the development shall be 3-sided brick and the facades shall include stacked stone. Architectural detail and aesthetics shall mirror that of craftsman type housing and park neighborhood setting.

3. The property shall be surrounded by a 6ft wrought iron fence with brick or stacked stone piers placed at regular intervals in the fence.

4. Windows shall be of wood or vinyl construction compatible to the surrounding neighborhood.

5. The lights to illuminate the site shall be decorator type lamps reminiscent of old street gas lamps.