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. Z-20-76 for Transportation Management Plans February 4, 2021 Page 3 of 3 (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