Staff Reports

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

KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING TIM KEANE COMMISSIONER MAYOR 55 TRINITY AVENUE, S.W. SUITE 3350 – ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-0308

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

MEMORANDUM

TO: Zoning Review Board

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

SUBJECT: Z-20-69 for Prohibit Short Term Rental

DATE: February 4, 2021 A substitute Ordinance by Councilmembers Howard Shook, Joyce M. Sheperd, J. P. Matzigkeit, Michael Julian Bond and Dustin Hillis to amend the 1982 Atlanta Zoning Ordinance, as amended, by adding a definition for short-term rental (“STR”) and to prohibit short-term rentals as a use in the R-1 (Single-Family Residential), R-2 (Single-Family Residential), R-2A (Single-Family Residential), R-2B (Single-Family Residential), R-3 (Single-Family Residential), R-3A (Single-Family Residential), R-4 (Single-Family Residential), R-4A (Single-Family Residential), R-4B (Single-Family Residential), R-5 (Two Family Residential), and PD-H (Planned Development Housing) Zoning Districts; and for other purposes

Staff has requested a deferral.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 30 DAY DEFERRAL – MARCH 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-20-76 for Transportation Management Plans (TMP)

DATE: February 4, 2021

An Ordinance to amend the 1982 Atlanta Zoning Ordinance, as amended, regulating the development of Transportation Management Plans (TMP’s) in Section 16-18A.018 of the SPI-1 (Downtown Special Public Interest District), Section 16-18I.024 of the SPI-9 (Buckhead Village Special Public Interest District), Section 16-18L.018 of the SPI-12 (Buckhead/Lenox Stations Special Public Interest District), and Section 16-18P.022(2) of the SPI-16 (Midtown Special Public Interest District); so as to update, modify and revise certain provisions of said sections; and for other purposes

FINDINGS OF FACT:

SPI-1 (Downtown Special Public Interest District), SPI-9 (Buckhead Village Special Public Interest District), SPI-12 (Buckhead/Lenox Stations Special Public Interest District), and SPI-16 (Midtown Special Public Interest District) encourage the increased use of alternative modes of transportation and mobility such as walking and biking. The Districts all currently contain regulations requiring buildings with office components to support and participate in a transportation management association (TMA) or submit a transportation management plan (TMP). However, each zoning district has slightly different requirements regarding requirements of the TMP, the threshold size for buildings to qualify, and the proposed use of the building. Atlanta’s Transportation Plan identified demand management and the development of a transportation demand management programs as key actions toward reaching the City’s mobility goals. The City partnered with Central Atlanta Progress on a 2018 City-wide transportation demand management study that recommended the adoption of zoning code modifications to encourage the use of transit, biking, walking, and carpooling through alterations to the built environment. The proposed revisions will simplify the code of SPI-1 (Downtown Special Public Interest District), SPI-9 (Buckhead Village Special Public Interest District), SPI-12 (Buckhead/Lenox Stations Special Public Interest District), and SPI-16 (Midtown Special Public Interest District) by creating consistent requirements across these districts, improving the provision of alternative commute-supportive infrastructure through a menu of options, support ongoing transportation mode Z-20-76 for Transportation Management Plans February 4, 2021 Page 2 of 3 shifts, and reinforce the inherent strengths of Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead including walkability and transit access.

PROPOSAL:

Amend regulations for SPI-1 (Downtown Special Public Interest District), SPI-9 (Buckhead Village Special Public Interest District), SPI-12 (Buckhead/Lenox Stations Special Public Interest District), and SPI-16 (Midtown Special Public Interest District) for transportation management plans (TMP) to make them more consistent in regionally significant areas of the City and support ongoing mode shift in the City of Atlanta.

CONCLUSIONS:

(1) Compatibility with comprehensive development plan (CDP); timing of development: The proposed text amendment has no effect on the timing of development and is consistent with the transportation policies of the Atlanta Comprehensive Development plan to support multimodal transportation options in the City.

(2) Availability of and effect of public facilities and services; referral to other agencies: The text amendment is not proposed in conjunction with a development. However, at the time of development of proposed project in SPI-1 (Downtown Special Public Interest District), SPI-9 (Buckhead Village Special Public Interest District), SPI-12 (Buckhead/Lenox Stations Special Public Interest District), and SPI-16 (Midtown Special Public Interest District) the regulations would apply. During development review agencies and/or departments would determine if adequate public facilities and services are available at the subject location. When the proposed development plans are submitted to other agencies for permit review, compliance with all applicable City codes will be required.

(3) Availability of other appropriate land zoned for proposed use; effect on balance of land uses with regard to the public need: The zoning regulations indicate that this consideration is optimal. The scope and intent of SPI-1 (Downtown Special Public Interest District), SPI-9 (Buckhead Village Special Public Interest District), SPI-12 (Buckhead/Lenox Stations Special Public Interest District), and SPI-16 (Midtown Special Public Interest District) was, in part, to foster an urban environment where residents, businesses, and visitors live, work, and gather in a compatible mixture of various uses. The Atlanta Comprehensive Development plan states as a vision to, “develop a balanced, multi-modal transportation system that provides choices for local and regional trips.” Additionally, the Comprehensive Development Plan identified as a need and opportunity, “a seamlessly integrated public transportation network with various modes, technologies and classes of transit service along railroad corridors and multimodal street connecting livable activity centers.” Regarding the public need the text amendment as proposed will require developments more than 25,000 sq. ft. to provide strategies to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips generated by the project and shall be in accordance with the Transportation Management Plant Development Guide, a document maintained by the Atlanta Department of Transportation.

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(4) Effect on character of the neighborhood: Staff believes the proposed text amendment has the potential to add value to the character of the neighborhood where the TMP is required. As proposed, single car trips may diminish, which may influence traffic and traffic patterns and increase various other modes of transit to a development.

(5) Suitability of proposed land use: A change in land use is not necessary as the text amendment will not change proposed uses or increase the allowable floor area ratio (FAR).

(6) Effect on adjacent property: Staff believes the proposed text has the potential to add value to adjacent properties. Furthermore, the text amendment will support the vision of the Atlanta Comprehensive Development Plan and the scope and intent of the SPI-1 (Downtown Special Public Interest District), SPI-9 (Buckhead Village Special Public Interest District), SPI-12 (Buckhead/Lenox Stations Special Public Interest District), and SPI-16 (Midtown Special Public Interest District) zoning districts.

(7) Economic use of current zoning: Staff is of the opinion that the economic opportunity of property in the SPI-1 (Downtown Special Public Interest District), SPI-9 (Buckhead Village Special Public Interest District), SPI-12 (Buckhead/Lenox Stations Special Public Interest District), and SPI-16 (Midtown Special Public Interest District) zoning districts will not change. The proposal may decrease the number of single car trips and increase multimodal options.

(8) Compatibility with policies related to tree preservation: The proposed development will need to comply with the requirements of the City of Atlanta’s Tree Ordinance.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL

Z-20-76 for TMP

Approval No Vote NPU Approved Conditional Denied Abstained Taken Comments Z-20-76 B 1 for TMP E 1 M 1 UDC Total: 3 0 0 0 0

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-20-77 for 634 Griffin Street, N.W.

DATE: February 4, 2021 ______An Ordinance by Zoning Committee to rezone from SPI-3 SA1 (English Avenue Special Public Interest District Subarea 1) to SPI-3 SA 3 (English Avenue Special Public Interest District Subarea 3) for property located at 644 Griffin Street, N.W.

Staff has requested a 30-day deferral.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 30 DAY DEFERRAL MARCH 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

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

MEMORANDUM

TO: Zoning Review Board

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

SUBJECT: Z-20-78 for 277 Clifton Street, S.E., and 295 Clifton Street

DATE: February 4, 2021

An Ordinance by Zoning Committee to rezone from MR-4B (Multifamily Residential) to MR-4A (Multifamily Residential) for property located at 277 Clifton Street, S.E. and 295 Clifton Street, S.E.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

• Property location: The subject property fronts 618 feet on the western side of Clifton Street, S.E. and commences at a point 100.65 feet left of and opposite station 297+41.66 on the construction centerline of I-20 of Georgia Highway Project IR 20-2(119) PL# 711371 and having state plane coordinates of N-1,362,932.7, E-2,246,208.5. The property is located in Land Lot 178, 15th District DeKalb County, Georgia within the Kirkwood neighborhood of NPU-O, Council District 5.

• Property size and physical features: The subject property is an irregularly shaped lot of approximately 4.03 acres (175,536 square feet) with a lot frontage of approximately 618 feet. The subject property is currently developed with a multi-level place of worship facility with a large asphalt parking lot. Vehicular access to the property is currently available via two concrete driveways located east and southeast of the primary structure adjacent to Clifton Street. Sugar Creek runs along the southern property boundary with a 75-foot stream and impervious surface buffer. Topography varies throughout the site.

• CDP land use map designation: The future land use designation for this property is Very High Density Residential (VHDR). An amendment to the Comprehensive Development Plan will not be needed to accommodate the proposed rezoning and development.

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• Current/past use of property: The subject property is currently developed with a multi-level place of worship facility with a large asphalt parking lot. In 2018 application Z-18-46/18-O- 1348 was approved for a multifamily development with a maximum of 86 townhomes on the subject property but it remains undeveloped. Staff is not aware of any other prior uses at the site.

• Surrounding zoning/land uses: Surrounding zoning includes RG-4-C (Residential General Sector 4 Conditional) to the north, west and south, and R-4 (Single Family Residential) to the east and south. According to the 2016 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) surrounding future land uses include very high density residential (VHDR) to the north, west, and south, community facility (CF) to the east, and single-family residential (SFR) to the south.

• Transportation system: Clifton Street, S.E. is classified as a local road. Memorial Drive, S.E. to the north is a minor arterial as well as a regional thoroughfare. Currently, MARTA serves the immediate area via bus route #21, Memorial Drive - Kensington Station. The subject property is near Interstate 20, access is located west of the subject site on Maynard Terrace, S.E.

PROPOSAL: The applicant seeks the rezoning of a 4.03-acre lot from MR-4B (Multifamily Residential) to MR-4A (Multifamily Residential) for the construction of a 111-unit multi-family development. Access to the property will be via two curb cuts on Clifton Street. The development is proposed to have a height of 52 feet and is subject to a transitional height plane where the proposed development is adjacent to residentially zoned property to the east and south.

Development Specifications: Net Lot Area: 175,536 square feet (4.03 acres) Gross Lot Area: 190,694 square feet (4.38 acres) Max Building Height (required): 52 ft Floor Area Ratio (required): 1.49 (261,548 sq. ft.) Total Floor Area (proposed): 261,549 sq. ft. (1.49) Minimum UOSR (required): 0.40 * NLA (70,214 sq. ft.) UOSR (proposed): 77,510 sq. ft. Minimum Parking (required): 0.73 per dwelling unit (81 spaces) Parking (proposed): 81 spaces

CONCLUSIONS:

(1) Compatibility with comprehensive development plan (CDP); timing of development: The Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) designates the property as Very High Density Residential. The proposed rezoning to MR-4A (Multifamily Residential) District is consistent with the existing land use. A land use amendment will not be required to accommodate the proposed development.

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(2) Availability of and effect of public facilities and services; referral to other agencies: The location of the site and current use of surrounding properties indicates there are public facilities and services available to the subject property. There has been no indication from review agencies and/or departments that there would not be adequate public facilities and services at the subject location. When proposed development plans are submitted to other agencies for permit review, compliance with all applicable City codes will be required.

(3) Availability of other land suitable for proposed use; environmental effect on balance of land uses: The zoning regulation indicates 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. The applicant proposes a multifamily residential building with 111 dwelling units with at least 81 parking spaces with a maximum height of 52 feet. Staff believes that the proposed rezoning and development will not have an adverse environmental effect on the balance of land uses. The subject property is currently zoned MR-4B which allows for a five- story townhome multifamily development type. A rezoning to MR-4A would allow for an eight-story, multi-family dwelling development type which is compatible with the existing very high-density residential land use designation.

(4) Effect on character of the neighborhood: The proposal to rezone to MR-4A would have a positive effect on the surrounding neighborhood by allowing the redevelopment of a large, underutilized property. The subject property and surrounding properties are within the Intown Corridor Character Area of the 2016 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP). Policies for the Intown Corridor Character Area encourage revitalization and redevelopment that improves a sense of place and community, creates a well-functioning corridor that facilitates traffic flow, provides transportation options, and supports a variety of land uses. The proposed development will encourage revitalization and redevelopment of this area while also supporting a variety of land uses in the neighborhood. Therefore, staff is of the opinion that the proposed request have a positive effect on character of the neighborhood by allowing for an appropriate infill development along this intown corridor.

(5) Suitability of proposed land use: Staff is of the opinion that the request to rezone the subject property for the purpose of constructing a multifamily residential development with 111 units would be suitable. The 2016 Comprehensive Development Plan has designated the subject property a very high-density residential land use. The proposed multifamily development is suitable with the variety of land uses in the vicinity which include Alonzo A. Crim High School to the east, commercial uses to the north, single family dwellings south of Ralph David Abernathy Freeway and a mix of commercial and multifamily residential uses to the west.

(6) Effect on adjacent property: Staff is of the opinion that the rezoning of the subject property to the MR-4A (Multifamily Residential) zoning designation would not have adverse effect on adjacent properties. The subject property is adjacent to a mix of uses and intensities including Alonzo A. Crim High School to the east, commercial uses to the north, single family dwelling south of Ralph David Abernathy Freeway and a mix of commercial and multifamily residential use to the west. Staff believes that the proposed development complements and creates a buffer and transition from Alonzo A. Crim High School and the single-family homes to the east and south to commercial uses to the north and west.

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(7) Economic use of current zoning: While the current zoning conditions allow for economic use of the property a change to the MR-4A (Multifamily Residential) District would allow a more effective economic use of the subject property. The proposed rezoning would increase the economic use of the property by allowing a denser multi-family housing typology.

(8) Compatibility with policies related to tree preservation: The proposed development must comply with the requirements of the City of Atlanta’s Tree Ordinance.

(9) Other considerations: 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 Atlanta City Design 277 Clifton Street, S.E., and 295 Clifton Street, S.E. is located within Conservation Area: Urban Neighborhoods. Urban Neighborhoods are described as follows:

“These are small-scale, historic, walkable neighborhoods where growth capacity is limited mostly by our desire to keep them the way they are. They are the traditional intown communities that were built by the expansion of streetcars a century ago, such as Westview, Grant Park, and Brookwood Park. Most have some form of commercial district within walking distance from homes, and many includes small apartment buildings, townhouses, or two and three-family homes. Their inherent walkability, historic charm, and proximity to Downtown make them highly desirable under today’s market pressures, and therefore, threatened by even denser development.”

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL

C I T Y O F A T L A N T A TIM KEANE KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS Commissioner 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-20-79 for 355 Auburn Avenue, N.E.

DATE: February 4, 2021

An Ordinance by Zoning Committee to HC-20C SA 3 (Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District Subarea 3) to HC-20C SA 4 (Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District Subarea 4) for property located at 355 Auburn Avenue, N.E., 21 Hilliard Street, N.E., 25 Hilliard Street, N.E., 33 Hilliard Street, N.E., 35 Hilliard Street, N.E., and 18 William Holmes Borders Drive, N.E.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

• Property Location: The subject property fronts 237.24 feet on the south side of Auburn Avenue, N.E., and commences at the pk nail at the southeasterly intersection of Auburn Avenue right-of- way with Hilliard Street. The property is located within Land Lot 46 of the 14th District, Fulton County, Georgia in the Sweet Auburn Neighborhood of NPU-M in Council District 5.

• Property size and physical features: The subject properties are approximately 1.72 acres (74,932 square feet). They are currently developed with mostly surface parking lots serving the historic Wheat Street Baptist Church and the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency, located nearby. The topography inclines from the frontage along Auburn Avenue towards the southeast corner of the parcels at William H. Borders Drive and Edgewood Avenue.

• CDP land use map designation: The subject property has a future land use designation of Low Density Commercial (LDC) within the 2016 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP).

• Current/past use of property: The subject properties are currently developed with surface parking lots, the historic Wheat Street Baptist Church, and the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency. Staff is unaware of any other previous uses on the site.

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• Surrounding zoning/land uses: Parcels to the north, west, and south are zoned HC-20C SA 4 (Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District Subarea 4) with Low Density Commercial (LDC) land uses. Parcels to the east are zoned HC-20C SA 3 (Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District Subarea 3 and HC-20C SA 4 (Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District Subarea 4) with Low Density Commercial (LDC) land uses.

• Transportation: Auburn Avenue and Edgewood Avenue are classified as arterial streets and Hilliard Street and William H. Borders Drive are classified as local streets. The Atlanta Streetcar services the immediate area along Auburn Avenue and Edgewood Avenue. Sidewalks can be found along all frontages in the surrounding area.

PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from HC-20C SA3 (Martin Luther King Jr. Landmark District Subarea 3) to HC-20C SA4 (Martin Luther King Jr. Landmark District Subarea 4) to allow commercial buildings with uses such as a restaurant, retail, and office space. Additionally, the applicant proposes to redevelop the surface parking lot into a parking deck.

CONCLUSIONS:

1) Compatibility with comprehensive development plan (CDP): The subject property has a Low- Density Commercial designation in the 2016 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP). The proposed rezoning to HC-20C SA4 (Martin Luther King Jr. Landmark District Subarea 4) is compatible with the 2016 CDP designation. Therefore, a land use amendment will not be required to accommodate the proposed rezoning.

2) Availability of and effect on public facilities and services; referrals to other agencies: The location of the site and current use of surrounding properties indicates there are public facilities and services available to the subject property. As there are currently institutional facilities including a church on site, there is some capacity for public facilities. There has been no indication from review agencies and/or departments that there would not be adequate public facilities and services to the subject site. When proposed development plans are submitted to other agencies for permit review, compliance with all applicable City codes will be required.

3) Availability of other appropriate land zoned for proposed use; effect on balance of land uses with regard to the public need: The zoning regulation indicates 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. The proposed rezoning would not have an adverse effect on the environment or create an imbalance of land uses. There are several commercial uses along nearby Edgewood Avenue, as well as Auburn Avenue. This proposal would allow for additional commercial uses which would complement what is currently in the area.

4) Effect on character of the neighborhood: Staff believes the proposed rezoning is compatible with the character of the neighborhood. There are other commercial uses within this area and the properties immediately adjacent have similar HC-20C SA4 (Martin Luther King Jr. Landmark District Subarea 4) zoning classifications. Thus, the proposed rezoning is consistent with the land uses found in the immediate area.

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5) Suitability of proposed land use: The intent of Martin Luther King Jr. Landmark District is “To preserve the environmental character and physical appearance of the area, including residential, commercial and institutional structures that were built during the late 19th Century and that were present during the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.” The proposed use is also consistent with the nearby uses in the immediate area, in particular uses found along nearby Edgewood Avenue and Auburn Avenue. Therefore, Staff is of the opinion that the proposed use is suitable.

6) Effect on adjacent property: The proposed request should not have a negative effect on adjacent properties. It should complement the pattern of commercial uses and zoning classification found in the immediate area. The proposed development of the site to include retail, restaurant, and office spaces is consistent with uses currently present within this area.

7) Economic use of current zoning: While the current zoning conditions allow for some economic use of the land the proposed uses are not allowed in the area. A rezoning to HC-20C SA4 (Martin Luther King Jr. Landmark District Subarea 4) would allow a more effective economic use of the subject property. The rezoning will allow for retail, office, and restaurant spaces to occupy the property. Therefore, the proposed rezoning will bring a more effective economic use to the subject property and aid in neighborhood stability and sustainability.

8) Compatibility with policies related to tree preservation: Redevelopment of the property must comply with the City of Atlanta Tree Ordinance at time of permitting.

9) Other Considerations: 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 Atlanta City Design, 355 Auburn Avenue, N.E. is located within a Core Growth Area. The Core Growth Area is described as follows:

“This is the center of Old Atlanta. It includes the City’s densest, most traditional, adaptable and walkable districts. It has an easy capacity for growth, the best transit network and many of the top historic, cultural and academic assets in the region. It covers Downtown, Midtown, and a larger surrounding territory made primarily of commercial and industrial property. It also includes emerging districts like West Midtown, South Downtown, West End and Castleberry, where better design can solve shortcomings that today limit the capacity for growth.”

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL

MEMORANDUM

TO: Zoning Review Board

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

SUBJECT: Z-20-80 for Erin Avenue

DATE: February 4, 2021

An Ordinance by Councilmember Joyce M. Shepherd to rezone properties on the south side of Erin Avenue, S.W. between Allene Avenue, S.W. and Hartford Avenue, S.W. beginning approximately 160 feet from the intersection of Allene Avenue, S.W. and Erin Avenue, S.W. from R-4/BL (Single Family Residential/Beltline Overlay) to R-4A/BL (Single Family Residential/Beltline Overlay); and for other purposes.

FINDINGS OF FACT:

• Property location. The subject property fronts approximately 687.93 feet on the south side of Erin Avenue and begins 160 feet from the intersection of Erin Avenue and Allene Avenue in the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia within the Capitol View neighborhood of NPU-Xs in Council District 12.

• Property size and physical features. The subject consists of 13 platted lots approximately 2.37 acres (103,509 square feet) in area. The subject site is currently developed with single-story and two-story residential dwellings and a few vacant lots with frontage on Erin Avenue.

• CDP land use map designation: The parcels are currently zoned R-4/BL (Single Family Residential/BeltLine Overlay). The land use designation is Single Family Residential within the 2016 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP).

• Current/past use of property: The site is currently developed with single-story and two-story residential dwellings. Staff is unaware of any previous uses in the area.

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• Surrounding zoning/land use: Parcels located to the north, south, east and west are zoned R-4/BL (Single Family Residential/BeltLine Overlay) with Single Family Residential (SFR) land use designation. The area is accessed via Sylvan Road which has various zoning districts Neighborhood Commercial and Light Industrial with Low Density Commercial (LDC) and Industrial (I) land use designations.

• Transportation system: Erin Avenue, S.W. is classified as a local street and connects to Sylvan Road, S.W and Metropolitan Parkway, S.W. MARTA bus route #95 runs along Metropolitan Parkway, S.W. and connects to the West End Transit Station. The closest bus stop is at the intersection of Metropolitan Parkway, S.W. and Genessee Avenue, S.W. 0.5 miles away from Erin Avenue.

PROPOSAL:

This application seeks a rezoning from R-4/BL (Single Family Residential/BeltLine Overlay) to R-4A (Single Family Residential/BeltLine Overlay).

CONCLUSIONS:

(1) Compatibility with comprehensive development plan (CDP); timing of development: The proposed zoning is consistent with the existing Single Family Residential land use designation; therefore, a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) amendment is not required.

(2) Availability of and effect of public facilities and services; referral to other agencies: The location of the site and current use of surrounding properties indicates there are public facilities and services available to the subject property. There has been no indication from review agencies and/or departments that there would not be adequate public facilities and services at the subject location. When the proposed development plans are submitted to other agencies for permit review, compliance with all applicable City codes will be required.

(3) Availability of other appropriate land zoned for proposed use; effect on balance of land uses with regard to the public need: The zoning regulations indicate that this consideration is optimal. This proposal will allow infill housing to be developed along Erin Avenue and rezone properties to a zoning district that is consistent with the R-4A lot development controls. The request is supportive of the 2016 CDP NPU-X policies to “preserve single-family character of the Capitol View, Capitol Manor, Sylvan Hills, Perkerson and Hammond Park neighborhoods.”

(4) Effect on character of the neighborhood: Staff believes the proposed rezoning has the potential to add value to the character of the neighborhood. The development will encourage rehabilitation of dwellings in the area by decreasing variance applications and allow infill housing on vacant lots.

(5) Suitability of proposed land use: A change in land use is not necessary as the proposed use is consistent with the Single Family Residential land use designation. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed request to rezone the property to the R-4A/BL (Single Family Residential/BeltLine Overlay) zoning district is suitable given the current nature of the surrounding area.

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(6) Effect on adjacent property: Staff believes the proposed rezoning has the potential to add value to the character of the neighborhood. Furthermore, the any development or redevelopment of any single family dwellings in the area is consistent with existing single family housing and supports the NPU-X policy to preserve the single family character of the Capitol View neighborhood.

(7) Economic use of current zoning: The economic opportunity of the subject property is limited under the existing R-4 (Single Family Residential) zoning designation. The requirements of the existing zoning district limit the usability of the lot. The proposed zoning district provides an opportunity to increase the economic value of a site by allowing the development of single family dwellings with consistent development controls to the existing built environment.

(8) Compatibility with policies related to tree preservation: The proposed development will need to comply with the requirements of the City of Atlanta’s Tree Ordinance.

(9) Other Considerations: 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, Erin Avenue, S.W. is located within an Urban Neighborhood within a Conservation Area. Urban Neighborhoods are described as follows:

“These are small-scale, historic, walkable neighborhoods where growth capacity is limited mostly by our desire to keep them the way they are the traditional intown communities that were built by the expansion of streetcars a century ago, such as Westview, Grant Park and Brookwood Park. Most have some form of commercial district within walking distance from homes, and many include small apartment buildings, townhouses, or two- and three-family homes. Their inherent walkability, historic charm and proximity to downtown make them highly desirable under today’s market pressures, and therefore, threatened by even denser development.”

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL

MEMORANDUM

TO: Zoning Review Board

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

SUBJECT: Z-20-05 for 1576 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, N.W.

DATE: February 4, 2021

An Ordinance by Zoning Committee to rezone from MRC-1 (Mixed Residential Commercial) to MRC-2 (Mixed Residential Commercial) for property located at 1576 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, N.W.

The applicant has requested a deferral ton continue work with the NPU. Staff is supportive of this request.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 180 DAY DEFERRAL AUGUST 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

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

MEMORANDUM

TO: Zoning Review Board

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

SUBJECT: Z-20-63 for 575 Boulevard Place, N.E. and 585 Boulevard Place, N.E.

DATE: February 4, 2021

An Ordinance by Zoning Committee to rezone from R-5/BL (Two Family Residential/BeltLine Overlay) to MR-4A/BL (Multifamily Residential/BeltLine Overlay) for property located at 575 Boulevard Place, N.E. and 585 Boulevard Place, N.E.

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 MARCH 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

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

MEMORANDUM

TO: Zoning Review Board

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

SUBJECT: Z-20-64 for 552 Boulevard Place, N.E.

DATE: February 4, 2021

An Ordinance by Zoning Committee to rezone from R-5/BL (Two Family Residential/BeltLine Overlay) to MR-MU/BL (Multifamily Residential/Multifamily Multiunit) for property located at 552 Boulevard Place, N.E.

Staff has requested a deferral.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: DEFERRAL TO NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA