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DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability
330 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Suite 500
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 371-2155 / [email protected]
Lee May
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Planning Commission Hearing Date: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 6:30 P.M.
Board of Commissioners Hearing Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 6:30 P.M.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Case No.:
Z-15-19586
Agenda #: D-3
Location/
Address:
The east side of West Side Place
approximately 320 feet north of
Henrico Road at 3930 West Side
Place, in Ellenwood, Georgia.
Commission District: 3
Parcel ID:
15-045-02-008
Request:
To rezone property from R-100 (Single-Family Residential) District to R-75 (SingleFamily Residential) District to develop an 18-lot single-family detached subdivision
at a maximum density of 2.14 units per acre within Tier 5 of the BouldercrestCedar Grove-Moreland Overlay District.
Property Owner:
John & Kim Osignuga
Applicant/Agent:
John & Kim Osignuga/ Michèle L. Battle, Esq.
Acreage:
8.379
Existing Land Use:
One (1) single-family residence
Adjacent Zoning:
North, South, East, West: R-100 (Single-Family Residential) District
Comprehensive Plan:
Suburban
Super District: 6
Consistent X
Proposed Sq. Ft: Min. 3,000 Sq. Ft.
Proposed Density: 2.148 Units Per Acre
Proposed Lot Coverage: < 35% per lot
Existing Building Sq. Ft.: Aprox.1,846 Sq. Ft.
Existing Density: 1 Unit on 8.379 Acres
Existing Lot Coverage: < 35%
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS
The requested rezoning of the subject property from R-100 (Single-Family) District to R-75 (Single-Family) District
allows greater flexibility for development by incorporating development standards consistent with the recently
approved Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland Overlay District. The proposed subdivision will be developed with 6foot wide sidewalks, 4-foot wide landscape strip between curb and sidewalk and 20% open space. Architectural
design standards shall be applied to building facades with architectural accents. The proposed single-family
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development is consistent with the following Comprehensive plan policy and strategy: Protect stable neighborhoods
from incompatible development that could alter established residential development patterns and density (SCAP1);
and Ensure that new development and redevelopment is compatible with existing residential areas (LUP6). Given
that the proposed development will enhance the surrounding area, Planning Staff concludes that the proposed R-75
zoning district is appropriate for the site. The Department of Planning and Sustainability recommends APPROVAL
per the following attached conditions:
1. Development of the subject property shall be in compliance with development regulations of Chapter 14.
Subdivision Regulations.
2. A maximum of 18 single-family lots shall be developed on the property with an average lot size of 12,000 square
feet.
3. The minimum heated floor area for each residence shall be 3,000 square feet.
4. Building shall not repeat architectural design for every four lots.
5. Developer shall provide sodded front, side and rear lawns prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
6. Provide underground utilities.
7. Model homes shall be erected at the front of the subdivision on any of the first four (4) lots along the northern
and/or southern boundary of the subdivision.
8. The entrance to the subdivision shall be landscaped subject to the approval of the DeKalb County Arborist.
9. Provide brick entry monument at entrance along West Side Place to identify subdivision.
10. Limit number of curb-cuts to one (1) on West Side Place. Access and road improvements are subject to approval
by the Transportation Division of the Department of Public Works.
11. Subject to the approval of the DeKalb County Transportation Department and the dedication of the required
right-of-way, the developer of the subdivision shall make off-site road improvements to install the roadway
pavement necessary to widen the travel lane to the required twelve (12) feet from the centerline of the West
Side Place right-of-way along the frontage of 3950 West Side Place (Tax Parcel 15 045 02 006) and 3970 West
Side Place (15 045 02 007).
12. An opaque wooden fence shall be erected along the southern and rear boundary lines of the subdivision prior to
the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
13. The approval of this rezoning application by the Board of Commissioners has no bearing on other approvals by
the Zoning Board of Appeals or other authority, whose decision should be based on the merits of the application
before said authority.
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SUBJECT PROPERTY
The subject property is comprised of approximately 8.379 acres along the east side of West Side Place within the
Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland Overlay District. It is northeast of the intersection of Henrico Road and West
Side Place. The site is developed with a one-story frame single-family residence with two points of access via a
circular drive way from West Side Place. The front yard appears relatively flat with a few mature trees in the front
yard. The large site is heavily wooded behind the existing residential structure. DeKalb County records indicate that
the subject property has been zoned R-100 since adoption of the first zoning ordinance and map in 1956.
CHARACTER OF THE SURROUNDING AREA:
The proposed subdivision is adjacent to and nearby single-family residences on large lots. Single-family detached
subdivisions are adjacent to the site and in the immediate surrounding area. Further north and adjacent to the site
along the east property line is Boulder Forest Subdivision. Northwest along West Side Place is West Side Place
Subdivision. At the southwest intersection of Henrico Road and West Side Place is Marseille Subdivision.
PROJECT ANALYSIS
The proposed development consists of 18 minimum 10,000 square foot single-family lots served by one cul-de-sac
(1) street. The subject property fronts on West Side Place, a two-way local street. The submitted site plan depicts
vehicular access to the single-family homes will be provided via individual driveways to the newly created
subdivision street. The submitted site plan depicts curb, gutter, sidewalks and landscaping along the street frontage
within the proposed subdivision. Sidewalks are also depicted along West Side Place. The applicant has agreed to
make off-site roadway improvements along property frontages of 3950 and 3970 West Side Place which is reflected
in Staff recommended conditions. Detention is shown on a separate lot adjacent to a proposed T-lane which may be
used for emergency vehicle turnaround. Per the International Fire Code (IFC), the site must provide sufficient turn
radius and width for access and turn-around for emergency vehicles. A preliminary review of the submitted site
plan by Engineering Staff indicates that the site appears to satisfy this requirement. Open space is depicted on 1.44
contiguous acres. Detention is on a separate lot.
COMPLIANCE WITH DISTRICT STANDARDS:
Located within Tier 5 of the Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland Overlay District, the requested single-family
detached subdivision is applicable to the following development standards:
R-75 (SINGLE-FAMILY
DETACHED) STANDARD
LOT WIDTH
Sec. 27-186. (a)
LOT AREA
Sec. 27-186. (b)
MINIMUM HEATED
FLOOR AREA
Sec. 27-188
FRONT YARD SETBACK
Sec. 27-730.6.5.(a) & Sec.
27-186. (c)(4)
INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Sec. 27-730.6.5.(a)
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REQUIREMENT
PROPOSED
COMPLIANCE
Min. 75 feet.
Min. 75 feet
Yes
Min. 10,000 square feet
Min. 10,000 square feet
Yes
Min.1,600 square feet
Min. 3,000 square feet
Yes
Min. 30 feet
30 feet
Yes
Min. 10 feet
7.5 Feet
Variances will be
required for the lots
that do not meet this
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requirement.
REAR YARD SETBACK
INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Sec. 27-730.6.5.(a)
CORNER LOT BUILDING
ORIENTATION
Sec. 27-730.6.5.(c)
LOT COVERAGE
Sec.27-189
Min. 30 feet
40 feet
Yes
Home construction on corner
lots, shall be oriented to face
only one (1) street.
Not to exceed three (3) stories
or 35%
Building orientation not
depicted on submitted site
plan
Not depicted on site plan
BLDG. HEIGHT
Sec. 27-730.6.5.(b)
PARKING
Sec. 27-730.6.6(e)(2)B
Max. 35 ft.
Max. 35 ft.
Must comply during
building permitting
phase.
Must comply during
building permitting
phase.
Yes
Min. 4 spaces/single-fam.
house
4 spaces
Not indicated on
submitted site plan.
SIDEWALKS
Bouldercrest-Cedar
Grove-Moreland
Overlay District Design
Guidelines IV. Streets
and sidewalks—
Residential.
Six-foot-wide sidewalks are
required on both sides of the
streets in all new Tier 5 singlefamily residential
development. A four-foot
minimum landscape strip is
required between the curb
and sidewalk.
Six-foot wide sidewalks and
landscaping are depicted
along the residential street for
the proposed subdivision.
Yes
An 8-foot wide sidewalk and
landscape strip is required
along West Side Place
20 % land area dedicated as
usable open space
Proposed 6-foot sidewalk
depicted. Landscape strip not
depicted.
20% or 1.6 acres
No. Applicant must
comply during
permitting phase.
Yes
OPEN SPACE
Sec. 27-730.6.3.(d)(1)
In addition to lot development standards, Sec. 27-730.6.6 (a) of the Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland Overlay
District, defines architectural design standards applicable to all structures within all Tiers as follows: (1) All principal
building facades facing a public street shall consist of at least eighty (80) percent brick, stone, glass, decorative
concrete, finished masonry materials or hard-coat stucco, or a combination thereof and (2) Architectural accents,
where utilized, shall consist of metal, vinyl, non-reflective glass, glass block, natural stone, decorative concrete,
brick, terra cotta, stucco, hardi-plank or wood. Per the submitted information, the applicant is requesting Traditional
Craftsman Bungalow style homes inconsistent with the above standard. Should the proposed zoning and subdivision
be approved, the proposed single-family residences must adhere to the required architectural standards or file for a
variance with the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).
ZONING ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject site from the R-100 (Single-Family Residential) District to R-75
(Single-Family Residential) District. The intent of the R-100 zoning district is to provide for the protection of
neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet; and
provide for infill development in neighborhoods having fifteen thousand (15,000) square foot lots in a manner
compatible with existing development. The intent of the R-75 zoning district is to provide for the protection of
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neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet; and to
provide for infill development in neighborhoods having ten thousand (10,000) square foot lots in a manner
compatible with existing development.
Although the R-75 District allows 10,000 square foot lots, Staff notes that the applicant has agreed to an average lot
size of 12,000 square feet which is more compatible with the adjacent and surrounding R-100 lots. Per the DeKalb
County Zoning Code, the intent of the Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland Overlay District is to promote physically
attractive, environmentally safe and economically sound residential communities; to improve the visual appearance
and increase property values within the Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland community and to promote uniform
and aesthetically pleasing architectural features which serve to unify the distinctive visual qualities of the District,
and to preserve and enhance the character of the overall community. If approved, the site will be developed per
recent Board policy pursuant to approved development standards for single-family residential subdivisions within
the Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland Overlay District. New development will ensure the aesthetic appeal of the
subdivision with wider sidewalks, street landscaping, lot and house orientation and architectural standards.
LAND USE ANALYSIS
The subject site is located within the Suburban Character area designated by the Comprehensive Plan. The
Suburban character area allows a maximum density of 8 units per acre which is consistent with the applicant’s
request of 2.148 units per acre. The requested R-75 zoning district would require development standards that
would enhance the esthetic appeal of the surrounding area, thereby encouraging other new residential
developments in the area. The rezoning request would be consistent with the following plan policy and strategy:
Protect stable neighborhoods from incompatible development that could alter established residential development
patterns and density (SCAP1); and Ensure that new development and redevelopment is compatible with existing
residential areas (LUP6).
Section 27-832 of the Zoning Ordinance, “Standards and factors governing review of proposed amendments to
the official zoning map” states that the following standards and factors shall govern the review of all proposed
amendments to the zoning maps.
A. Whether the zoning proposal is in conformity with the policy and intent of the comprehensive plan: The
proposed density of 2.14 units per acre is consistent with the Future Land Use Map designation of Suburban,
which allows up to eight units per acre. The proposed development is consistent with the following 2025
Comprehensive Plan policies: “Protect stable neighborhoods from incompatible development that could alter
established residential development patterns and density.” (SCAP1) and “Preserve and enhance the integrity
and quality of existing residential neighborhoods.” (SCAP3).
B. Whether the zoning proposal will permit a use that is suitable in view of the use and development of adjacent
and nearby properties: The requested zoning classification of R-75 for the subject property is suitable in view of
existing residential properties when developed per standards the Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland Overlay
District.
C. Whether the property to be affected by the zoning proposal has a reasonable economic use as currently
zoned: There may be economic use of the property current ly zoned R-100. Located on 8.379 acres, the site can
be developed with more than one single-family residence with applicable development standards.
D. Whether the zoning proposal will adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby property:
The proposed subdivision zoned R-75 developed per standards the Bouldercrest-Cedar Grove-Moreland Overlay
District will not adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby properties zoned R-100.
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E. Whether there is other existing or changing conditions affecting the use and development of the property,
which give supporting grounds for either approval or disapproval of the zoning proposal: Further north is
property zoned R-75 which gives supporting grounds for approval.
F. Whether the zoning proposal will adversely affect historic buildings, sites, districts, or archaeological
resources: Although this property is within the Soapstone Ridge Historic District, a reconnaissance level
archeological survey performed by Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc. did not identify any significant
archeological sites. The application for a certificate of appropriateness was reviewed by the DeKalb County
Historical Preservation Commission on February 23, 2015. The certificate of appropriateness was approved as
recommended by the preservation planner.
G. Whether the zoning proposal will result in a use which will or could cause an excessive or burdensome use of
existing streets, transportation facilities, utilities, or schools: The zoning request per the applicant will add 18
new lots that will access West Side Place. The proposed subdivision may impact traffic but may not cause an
excessive or burdensome use of surrounding streets, utilities, or schools.
Attachments:
1.
Department Comments
2. Pre-Community Meeting Sign-In Sheet
3. Application, Letter-of-Intent, Impact Statement
4. Site Survey
5. Site Plan
6. Zoning Map
7. Future Land Use Plan Map
8. Site Photographs
9. Site Pictometry
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DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
DISTRIBUTION FORM
The following areas below may warrant comments from the Development Division. Please respond
accordingly as the issues relate to the proposed request and the site plan enclosed as it relates to Chapter 14. You may address
applicable disciplines.
DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS:
•
Transportation/Access/Row
Consult the DeKalb County Transportation Department if a land development permit is sought.
Verify widths from the centerline of the roadways to the property line for possible right-of-way
dedication. Improvements within the right-of-way may be required if a land development
permit is sought. Safe vehicular circulation is required. Paved off-street parking is required.
•
Storm Water Management
Compliance with the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual, DeKalb County Code of
Ordinances 14-40 for Stormwater Management and 14-42 for Storm Water Quality Control is
required if a land development permit is needed.
•
Flood Hazard Area/Wetlands
The presence of FEMA Flood Hazard Area was not indicated in the County G.I.S. mapping
records for the site; and should be noted in the plans at the time of any land development
permit application.
•
Landscaping/Tree Preservation
Landscaping and tree preservation plans for any building, or parking lot must comply with
DeKalb County Code of Ordinances 14-39 and are subject to approval from the County Arborist.
•
Tributary Buffer
State water buffer was not reflected in the G.I.S. records for the site. Typical state waters
buffer have a 75’ undisturbed stream buffer and land development within the undisturbed creek
buffer is prohibited without a variance per DeKalb County Code of Ordinances 14-44.1.
•
Fire Safety
Plans for land development permit must comply with Chapter 12 DeKalb County Code for fire
protection and prevention.
From: Keeter, Patrece
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 4:33 PM
To: Spann, Madolyn
Cc: Pelton, David
Subject: Zoning Comments for Planning Commission on March 2, 2015
D.1. No Comment
D.2. GDOT permits/approvals for access and infrastructure required. Candler Road (SR 155) is classified
as a Major Arterial. Please be aware of infrastructure requirements in Section 14-190 of the DeKalb
County Code. Candler Road is a truck route. Candler Road is on the First Tier Priority Bike
Network. Closest GDOT Count Station is 18,930 vehicles per day
D.3. GDOT permits/approvals for access and infrastructure required. Clairmont Road (SR 155) is
classified as a Major Arterial. Please be aware of infrastructure requirements in Section 14-190 of the
DeKalb County Code. Clairmont Road is a truck route. Clairmont Road is on the First Tier Priority Bike
Network. Closest GDOT Count Station is 25,320 vehicles per day
N.1. No Comment. West Side Place Classified as a local road. New road location to be approved by
Transportation to ensure new road has adequate intersection sight distance, when exiting, and left turn
stopping sight distance, when entering. No count data available.
N.2. No Comment. Dedee Court is classified as a local road. No count data available.
N.3. No Comment. Zemory Drive is classified as a local road. No count data available.
N.4. No Comment. Chamblee Tucker Road is classified as a Minor Arterial. Closest GDOT Count Station
is 15,730 vehicles per day.
N.5. Panola Road is classified as a Major Arterial. Please be aware of infrastructure requirements in
Section 14-190 of the DeKalb County Code. Panola Road is a truck route. Panola Road is on the is
Second Tier Priority Bike Network. Closest GDOT Count Station is 15,670 vehicles per day. Dedicate
right of way necessary for Panola Road operational project (DK-065 series of projects in Regional
Transportation Plan.
N.6. Oak Grove Road is classified as a collector street. Please be aware of infrastructure requirements in
Section 14-190 of the DeKalb County Code. Add sidewalks along property frontages along Oak Grove
Road. Closest GDOT Count Station is 5,110 vehicles per day
N.7. GDOT permit/approvals for access and infrastructure required for Lavista Road (SR 236). Provide
traffic study and associated improvements identified through the study. Lavista Road (SR 236) is
classified as a Minor Arterial. Northlake Parkway is classified as a Minor Arterial. Please be aware of
infrastructure requirements in Section 14-190 of the DeKalb County Code. Provide pedestrian and bike
connections between facilities on County right of way and destinations. Provide Bike racks. Lavista
Road is a truck route. Lavista Road is on the First Tier Priority Bike Network. Signal warrant study
required for traffic signal on Northlake Parkway. Developer to pay for traffic signal and traffic signal
communication interconnect, if warranted. Closest GDOT Count Station is 23,190 vehicles per day on
Lavista Rd and 12,950 on Northlake Parkway.
RegardsPatrece G. Keeter, P.E.
Supervising Engineer
DeKalb County Transportation
1950 West Exchange Place, 4th Floor
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 492-5281
[email protected]
West Side
Place S/D
Boulder
Forest S/D
Site
Marseille S/D
SUB
SUB
SUB
Site
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DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability
330 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Suite 500
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 371-2155 / [email protected]
Lee May
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Planning Commission Hearing Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 6:30 P.M.
Board of Commissioners Hearing Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 6:30 P.M.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Case No.:
SLUP-15-19764
Agenda #: N-6
Location/
Address:
The south side of Battlecrest Drive,
approximately 485 feet south of
Manassas Lane at 2883 Battlecrest
Drive in Decatur, Georgia.
Commission District: 3
Parcel ID:
15-107-01- 226
Request:
To request a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to operate a child day care facility for
no more than six (6) children in an existing single-family residence zoned R-75
(Single-Family Residential) District.
Property Owner:
Kimotta Jackson
Applicant/Agent:
Kimotta Jackson
Acreage:
.44 acres
Existing Land Use:
Single-Family Residence
Adjacent Zoning:
North, South, East & West: R-75 (Single-Family Residential) District
Comprehensive Plan:
Suburban
Super District: 6
Consistent Yes
Proposed Sq. Ft: N/A
Proposed Lot Coverage: N/A
Existing Sq. Ft.: 2,291 square feet + 1,932
square feet of unfinished basement
Lot Coverage: < 35%
Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS
Based on the submitted information, it appears that the application meets the criteria of the zoning ordinance for a
Special Land Use Permit for a child day care facility for up to six children in an existing single family residential
structure. The proposed child day care facility is not expected to have a negative impact on the surrounding
neighborhood, due to the proposed hours of operation (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday), and the
relatively small number of children. There would be no changes to the exterior of the house in which the day care
facility would be operating, so that the existing residential character of the property would remain unchanged. The
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site complies with supplemental regulations for child day care facilities except for driveway turnaround. However,
the existing drive will accommodate parking for four (4) vehicles. Adequate indoor and outdoor play areas with
fencing will be provided in accordance with County and State Codes. Located within a Suburban Character area
designated by the 2005-2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map, the proposed use is consistent with the following
plan strategies: Create neighborhood focal points by locating schools, community centers, or well-designed small
commercial centers at suitable locations within walking distance of residences (SCAS18). The applicable
requirements of the R-75 (Single-Family Residential) District have been met. Using the benchmark of 1,000 feet
that has been established for similar special uses in residential areas, the proposed facility would not result in a
disproportional proliferation of child care facilities or similar uses. To promote the successful operation of the
facility, the Department of Planning and Sustainability recommends that the facility be operated in a manner that
would minimize off-site impacts, as addressed in the recommended conditions, below. Therefore, the Department
of Planning and Sustainability recommends “Approval” with Staff’s recommended conditions.
1. The child care facility shall be limited to a maximum number of six children between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to
7:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, in the existing single-family residence.
2. Refuse containers shall not be visible from the street except during pick-up. No identification sign for the child
day care facility shall be posted on the property.
3. No evidence of a child day care facility shall be located in the front of the property.
4. Provide and maintain a minimum 6-foot high fenced designated play area for as long as the child day care facility
is operated on the subject property.
5. The applicant shall secure the necessary certification by the State of Georgia Bright From The Start program and
the necessary building permit and certificate of occupancy from DeKalb County before obtaining a business
license.
6. The Special Land Use Permit shall be issued to Kimotta Jackson for operation of a child day care facility and shall
not be transferrable.
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SUBJECT PROPERTY
The subject site, consisting of .44 acres is zoned R-75 (Single-Family Residential) District. It is located at 2883
Battlecrest Drive, a local street that intersects with Flat Shoals Road (a minor thoroughfare). The property is
developed with a two-story brick single-family detached residence with a basement consisting of approximately
4,223 total square feet. Access to the site is via a single curb cut from Battlecrest Drive. The residence has a concrete
driveway that can accommodate up to six (6) vehicles. The residence sits slightly below grade. The property frontage
is improved with sidewalks, curb and gutter. The site is surrounding and adjacent to detached single-family
residences.
PROJECT ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting a Special Land Use Permit to operate a child day care facility in the existing single family
residence within an R-75 (Residential) zoning district. According to the information submitted by the project
applicant, the in-home child day care facility would have a total of six (6) children. The proposed hours of operation
are 7:00am - 7:00pm, Monday through Friday. The designated play-area is located within the front yard which sits
slightly below grade. The applicant does not intend to make any changes to the exterior of the house nor install any
signs on the property. If this petition is approved, the applicant must complete all required steps for obtaining a
certificate of occupancy and business license from DeKalb County.
Located within an R-75 (Single-Family Residential) District, the structures must adhere to the following development
standards. The submitted site survey indicates a non-conforming lot by 1-foot and minor encroachments into the
front and side yards. The applicant should seek remedy for yard encroachments through the administrative variance
process.
STANDARD
LOT WIDTH Sec.27-186(a)
REQUIRED
75 Feet
EXISTING
74 Feet
COMPLIANCE
Existing non-conforming lot.
LOT AREA Sec.27-186(b)
10,000 Square Feet
19,514 Square Feet
Yes
FRONT SETBACK Sec.27186(c)(4)
30 Feet
29.2 Feet
No – Applicant should apply
for administrative variance.
INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK
Sec.27-186(d)
7.5 Feet
6.8 Feet
No – Applicant should apply
for administrative variance
REAR SETBACK Sec.27-186(e)
40 Feet
> 40 Feet
Yes
TRANS. BUFFERS
None Required
None
N/A
BUILDING HEIGHT Sec.27-187
Maximum 35 Feet
Yes
LOT COVERAGE
May not exceed 35%
Existing 2 story residential
structure
< 35%
PARKING Sec. 27-150 (e)
4 parking spaces required
Site can accommodate 4
Parking Spaces
Yes
Yes
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
Child day care facilities must comply with Sec.27-741(a) through (h) of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance and
zoning district in which the use is located.
(a) The applicant must provide 30 square feet of indoor play area for each child. Given a maximum enrollment of
six (6) children, one hundred and eighty (180) square feet of indoor play area must be provided. Per the submitted
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application and site survey, it appears the child care facility area would have enough space for an 180 square foot
indoor play area.
(b) One hundred (100) square feet of outdoor play area is allowed for each child. A total of six (6) children require
600 square feet of outdoor play area. It appears from the submitted survey and field observation, that the applicant
will be able to meet the minimum requirement of 600 square feet.
(c) A minimum 4-foot high fence is required around the outdoor play area. Per Planning Staff's field investigation
and the submitted site plan, a fence exists in the front yard that will serve as the outdoor play area.
(d) Four parking spaces are required and an adequate turnaround on the site. Based on Planning Staff's field
investigation and the submitted site plan, the existing driveway on Battlecrest Drive can accommodate four (4)
vehicles. There is no turnaround on the site. Patrons must use the existing linear driveway for entering and exiting
the site.
(e) No more than fifty (50) percent of the floor area of a residence may be used for child care. Per the submitted
plans and conversation with the applicant, the garage will be converted into the child care facility. The garage does
not utilize more than 50% of the floor area of the single-family residence.
(f) Maintain exterior appearance of single-family residence. The applicant does not intend to change the exterior
appearance of the residence or use graphic displays to advertise the in-home child care facility.
(g) No child day care facility can be within 1,000 feet of another child day care facility. Staff notes that there are
no known in-home DeKalb County or State approved child care facilities within 1,000 feet of the single-family
residence.
(h) The applicant must comply with permitting regulations for DeKalb County and the State Department of
Human Resources. If the application is approved by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, the applicant must
comply with permitting regulations for DeKalb County and comply with State Department requirements for licensed
child care operators.
LAND USE AND ZONING ANALYSIS
Section 27-873 of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance, “Special land use permit; criteria to be applied” states
that the following criteria shall be applied in evaluating and deciding any application for a Special Land Use
Permit. No application for a Special Land Use Permit shall be granted unless satisfactory provisions and
arrangements have been made concerning each of the following factors, all of which are applicable to each
application.
A. Adequacy of the size of the site for the use contemplated and whether or not adequate land area is available
for the proposed use including provision of all required yards, open space, off-street parking, and all other
applicable requirements of the zoning district in which the use is proposed to be located:
The 4,223 square foot residence on .44 acres is adequate for operation of a child care facility for up to six
children.
B. Compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent properties and land uses and with other properties and land
uses in the district:
The proposed child care facility for not more than six children in the existing single family residence is
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The exterior of the existing single-family residence is not
proposed for alterations, therefore remaining compatible with surrounding single-family residences.
C. Adequacy of public services, public facilities, and utilities to serve the contemplated use:
Given that the site is within an established residential neighborhood, it appears that there are adequate public
services, public facilities and utilities to serve the proposed child care facility in the existing residential structure.
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D. Adequacy of the public street on which the use is proposed to be located and whether or not there is
sufficient traffic carrying capacity for the proposed use, so as not to unduly increase traffic or create
congestion in the area:
Given that Battlecrest Drive is an existing local street, Planning Staff anticipates little or no impact on public
streets or traffic in the area for the limited enrollment of six children.
E. Whether or not existing land uses located along access routes to the site would be adversely affected by the
character of the vehicles or the volume of traffic to be generated by the proposed use:
Traffic or character of vehicles generated by the proposed use will not adversely impact existing land uses along
access routes to the sites.
F. Ingress and egress to the subject property and to all proposed buildings, structures, and uses thereon, with
particular reference to pedestrian and automotive safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, and
access in the event of fire or other emergency:
The existing residential structure on the site is accessed by vehicles via existing curb cut with a long driveway on
Battlecrest Drive. Pedestrian access to the home can be safely provided by the walkway that leads from the
driveway to the front door or you can access the home through the garage. Emergency vehicles can access the
site from the existing driveway.
G. Whether or not the proposed use would create adverse impacts upon any adjoining land use by reason of
noise, smoke, odor, dust, or vibration that would be generated by the proposed use:
The child care facility should not create adverse impacts upon any adjoining land use by reason of noise, smoke,
odor, dust or vibration.
H. Whether or not the proposed use would create adverse impacts upon any adjoining land use by reason of the
hours of operation of the proposed use:
Per the information submitted with the application, the hours of operation are Monday - Friday (7:00a.m.7:p.m). Except for periods of outdoor play, all activities will occur inside the building. The operating hours should
not create adverse impacts upon any adjoining land uses.
I.
Whether or not the proposed plan is otherwise consistent with the requirements of the zoning district
classification in which the use is proposed to be located:
The proposed child care facility within the existing residential structure is consistent with the requirements of
the R-75 (Single-Family Residential) District except for minor encroachments into front and side yard setbacks.
In-home child care facilities are allowed in the R-75 District with an approved Special Land Use Permit.
J.
Whether or not the proposed use is consistent with the policies of the comprehensive plan:
Located within a Suburban Character area designated by the 2005-2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map, the
proposed use is consistent with the following plan strategies: Create neighborhood focal points by locating
schools, community centers, or well-designed small commercial centers at suitable locations within walking
distance of residences (SCAS18); and Focus educational programs to meet the needs of all students (PS8);
Encourage the development of social programs that will serve all ages (PS11).
K. Whether or not the proposed plan provides for all buffers and transitional buffer zones where required by the
regulations of the district in which the use is proposed to be located:
Transitional buffer zones are not required for an in-home child day care facility.
L. Whether or not there is adequate provision of refuse and service areas:
Adequate refuse areas will be provided.
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M. Whether the length of time for which the special land use permit is granted should be limited in duration:
There does not appear to be any compelling reasons for limiting the duration of the requested Special Land Use
Permit. The proposed in-home child day care facility is an on-going business and should not be limited in
duration.
N. Whether or not the size, scale, and massing of proposed buildings are appropriate in relation to the size of the
subject property and in relation to the size, scale, and massing of adjacent and nearby lots and buildings:
The child day care facility in the existing two-story residential structure is consistent in size, scale, and massing
with adjacent and surrounding single-family residences in the area.
O. Whether the proposed plan would adversely affect historic building sites, districts, or archaeological
resources:
It does not appear that the proposed in-home child day care facility will adversely affect historic building sites,
districts, or archaeological resources.
P. Whether the proposed use satisfies the requirements contained within the supplemental regulations for such
special land use permit:
Per site observation, the site does not comply with Sec. 27-741(d) which requires adequate turnaround on the
site. Patrons will have to back out of the existing driveway when exiting the site.
Q. Whether or not the proposed building as a result of its proposed height, would create a negative shadow
impact on any adjoining lot or building:
Adjacent and surrounding residential properties are two-stories which is the same as the existing residence on
the site. There will be no negative shadow impact on any adjoining lot.
R. Whether the proposed use would result in a disproportional proliferation of that or similar uses in the subject
character area:
Based on field investigation of project site, it does not appear that the use would result in a disproportionate
proliferation of in-home child care facilities in the immediate surrounding area.
S. Whether the proposed use would be consistent with the needs of the neighborhood or of the community as a
whole, be compatible with the neighborhood, and would not be in conflict with the overall objectives of the
comprehensive plan:
The proposed in-home child day care facility within the existing residential structure is compatible with existing
single-family residences in the area. The proposed use does not conflict with the overall objective of the
comprehensive plan to provide economic growth, educational and employment opportunities in unincorporated
DeKalb County.
Attachments:
1. In-Home Child Day Care Application Process
2. Department Comments
3. Application
4. Community Meeting Attendance
5.
Letter of Intent
6.
Impact Analysis
7. Site Plan, Interior Floor Plan, Exterior Play Area
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8. Zoning Map, Land Use Plan Map
9. Site Photographs
10. Pictometry
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In-Home Child Day Care Facilities
A Summary of the Process
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Step 1: Obtain SLUP and Bright From the Start approval.

Special Land Use Permit (SLUP)
o Application form is available at www.dekalbcountyga.gov/planning/pdf/zoning/slupApp.pdf.
o Process is initiated by a pre-application conference with a staff person of the Planning Division (call (404)
371-2155).
o Length of process: 4 months, starting with pre-application conference and ending with approval by Board of
Commissioners.
o Meetings: pre-application meeting, pre-community meeting, Community Council, Planning Commission,
Board of Commissioners.
o Costs:
 $400 application fee;
 Preparation of a site plan that shows fencing for the required outdoor play area and parking;
 Preparation of a floor plan of each story of the house by an architect or structural engineer, prepared
according to commercial plan submittal requirements in “Commercial Alterations – Repairs”
application form available at Available at http://planningdekalb.net/wpcontent/uploads/2013/10/Complete-Commercial-Alterations-and-Repairs.pdf
 Notification by mail of surrounding property owners for pre-community meeting; and
 Photocopying of 4 collated sets of complete application.
 Obtain certification from the State of Georgia Bright From The Start program. For more information, go to
www.decal.ga.gov or call (404) 657-5562.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Step 2: Apply for Certificate of Occupancy
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
Use “Commercial Alterations – Repairs” application form. Available at http://planningdekalb.net/wpcontent/uploads/2013/10/Complete-Commercial-Alterations-and-Repairs.pdf
Board of Health approval is required for use of septic tank. (Call (404) 508-7900).
Cost of Certificate of Occupancy:
o If size of home is 2,500 square feet or less - $550.00 (includes Fire Inspection)
o If size of home is more than 2,500 square feet - $650.00 (includes Fire Inspection)
Note: Floor plans prepared for the SLUP application may be used for the certificate of occupancy application if
floor plans are prepared according to commercial plan submittal requirements.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Step 3: Apply for business license.

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
Application forms are available at www.dekalbcountyga.gov/finance/pdf/2011business_registration_application.pdf .
Obtain a sanitation account number from the Sanitation Division ((404) 294-2900).
Show your Bright From The Start certification to the intake staff.
Fee: $75.00 + $4.00 per employee + .0003 x gross annual receipts. Fees are calculated by Business License Division
intake staff.
September, 2014
DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
DISTRIBUTION FORM
The following areas below may warrant comments from the Development Division. Please respond
accordingly as the issues relate to the proposed request and the site plan enclosed as it relates to Chapter 14. You may address
applicable disciplines.
SLUP-15-19764
DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS:
•
Transportation/Access/Row _
Any future improvements shall comply with DeKalb County’ Transportation Dept. requirements.
Storm Water Management
Any future improvements shall require compliance with DeKalb County Code of Ordinances 14-40
for Storm Water Management and 14-42 for Storm Water Quality Control. A detailed study is
required prior to land disturbance permit and development.
•
Flood Hazard Area/Wetlands
Subject property is within FEMA 100 year and 500 year Flood Hazard areas and Floodway
according to the county GIS mapping records as of 4/17/15. The presence of wetlands is not
indicated on the plan and must be field verified.
•
Landscaping/Tree Preservation
Landscaping and tree preservation plans for new development shall be in compliance with DeKalb
County Code of Ordinances 14-39 and are subject to approval by the County Arborist.
Tributary Buffer
County records does identify presence of state waters within the properties. All state waters have a
75’ buffer. Site improvements or land disturbance activities within buffer shall comply with DeKalb
County Code of Ordinance Section 14-44.1 and 14-44.2.
Fire Safety
Plans for land development permit must comply with Chapter 12 DeKalb County Code for fire
protection and prevention.
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N.6 SLUP-15-19764
Proposed In-Home Child Day Care Facility
Site
Battlecrest Drive
DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability
330 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Suite 500
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 371-2155 / [email protected]
Lee May
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Planning Commission Hearing Date: May 5, 2015, 6:30 P.M.
Board of Commissioners Hearing Date: May 26, 2015, 6:30 P.M.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Case No.:
Z-15-19767
Agenda #: N. 8
Location/
Address:
1713 Pine Trail and 1030 Fayetteville Road,
Atlanta.
Commission District: 3
Super District: 6
Parcel ID:
15-148-02-033 & -034, 15-147-05-013
Request:
To rezone property from R-75 (Single-Family Residential) to O-I (Office-Institutional)
for a three-story, 20,000 square foot office building.
Property Owner:
Chris Kids, Inc.
Applicant/Agent:
Chris Kids, Inc.
Acreage:
2.15 acres
Existing Land Use:
A single-family detached house.
Surrounding
Properties:
To the north, northeast, east, southeast, and south: single-family residential; to the
southwest and west, institutional (the Chris Kids residential complex) and commercial.
Adjacent Zoning:
North: R-75 South: R-75 East: R-75 West: O-I Northeast: R-75 Northwest: O-I
Southeast: R-75 Southwest: O-I
Comprehensive
Plan:
Suburban
X
Consistent
Inconsistent
Proposed Square Ft.: 20,000 s.f.
Existing Square Feet: (Estimate) 2,000
Proposed Lot Coverage: 49.19 %
Existing Lot Coverage: 4.67
Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS. The proposed development is to allow a social service agency
to expand into new office and training space. The proposed location for the new facility would complement the land
uses at an existing commercial node at the intersection of Fayetteville Road and Flat Shoals Avenue and is consistent
with the O-I zoning on the adjoining property, which was approved in 2013. The proposal is consistent with County
policies to promote the concentration of non-residential land uses and thereby prevent or minimize sprawl. The new
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administration building is not expected to cause an excessive or burdensome use of existing streets, transportation
facilities, utilities, or schools. If constructed in accordance with the recommended conditions, it is not expected to
adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby property. The proposal is consistent with the
following strategy of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan: “Identify opportunities to enhance and expand supportive
services for all age cohorts.” (PS7) CHRIS Kids provides needed programs for residents of the county with mental
health issues and their families, and the new building would enable the programs to expand.
Therefore, the Department of Planning and Sustainability recommends that the proposal be “Approved with
Conditions”. The recommended conditions are:
1. The stormwater detention facilities next to Pine Trail shall be screened from view behind a planting strip at least
five feet wide.
2. The Fayetteville Road frontage of the site shall be streetscaped with a landscape strip at least 10 feet wide next
to the street pavement and a sidewalk at least six feet wide between the landscape strip and the building site.
The landscape strip shall be planted with trees at least 40 feet on center, subject to approval by the County
Arborist.
3. The Pine Trail frontage of the site shall be streetscaped with a landscape strip at least 6 feet wide next to the
street pavement and a sidewalk at least 10 feet wide between the landscape strip and the building site. The
landscape strip shall be planted with trees at least 50 feet on center, subject to approval by the County
Arborist.
4. Ground signage shall be designed as a monument, at a height of no more than 8 feet, a maximum sign area of
32 square feet, with a base of brick, stone, stucco, or a combination of these material, and with external
lighting only.
5. At least 50% of the building walls oriented towards Fayetteville Road and Pine Trail shall be finished with brick,
stone, stucco, or a combination of these materials.
6. Refuse areas shall be enclosed and screened from view from the street and from public entrances.
7. Subject to approval by the County Arbortist, trees shall be planted in the parking lot bump-outs, with a
minimum trunk diameter of two inch caliper as measured at a height of six inches above ground level, a
minimum of ten feet in height at planting, a minimum mature height of 30 feet. Trees shall be droughttolerant. A minimum of 75 percent of the trees planted pursuant to this condition shall be deciduous
hardwood shade trees.
8. Access shall be limited to not more than one curb cut on Fayetteville Road, which shall be aligned with Graham
Circle. No access shall be provided on Pine Trail.
ZONING HISTORY: A 1.026-acre portion of the property was rezoned in 2014 from R-75 to O-I for development of a
new administration building. The applicant recently purchased two R-75 parcels that adjoin each other and the O-I
lot, and requests the rezoning under consideration in this staff report so that a larger administration building can be
constructed on a tract that would result from combination of all three parcels.
SUBJECT PROPERTY
The subject property is comprised of three parcels: one with frontage on Fayetteville Road that is already zoned O-I,
which measures 1.026 acres and two adjoining parcels with frontage on Pine Trail that are currently zoned R-75 and
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story single-family house, while the larger parcel is wooded. A small portion of the larger parcel extends into the
City of Atlanta. The topography slopes towards Pine Trail. Trees are growing throughout the site.
Character of Surrounding Area: The surrounding area includes commercial land uses at the intersection of
Fayetteville Road and Flat Shoals Road, approximately 500 feet to the southwest of the subject property, and singlefamily residential land uses, zoned R-75, to the east and southeast on Pine Trail. In addition, a cleared and
undeveloped tract, zoned O-I (Office-Institutional), is located to the northwest of the subject property and is used
for a radio tower. Commercial land uses at the Fayetteville – Flat Shoals intersection include the following: the
Kinder World child day care center, a Shell gas station, a small shopping center, a Chevron gas station, and a Citgo
gas station. Similar commercial land uses continue along Flat Shoals Road to the northwest of the intersection. The
existing Chris Kids administrative building and dormitories are located across Fayetteville Road, just to the northwest
of the subject property.
PROJECT ANALYSIS
The applicant proposes a three-story, 20,000 square foot administrative office building with accessory space for staff
training. CHRIS Kids is a not-for-profit social services agency that assists children with mental health or other
conditions that require therapy and a stable living environment. It operates group homes, a counseling center, the
CHRIS Kids Trauma-Informed Foster Care Adoption Home, a “no-eject” youth summer camp for severely emotionally
disturbed children, the CHRIS training program for service providers, and other similar programs. The application
states that CHRIS Kids plans “to move its administration, executive offices and meeting facilities to the 1030
Fayetteville Road property, after a future capital campaign has been completed and the funds have been raised to
complete the new building.” The administrative offices and meeting facilities are currently located across the street.
The applicant has stated that the new building would be LEED-certified, consistent with the existing facility across
Fayetteville Road, which has solar rooftop panels and other LEED-certified features. Parking would be located in
front and to the rear of the building. The natural topography of the site, which slopes downward towards the rear
property line, allows for a three-story building with two stories above grade and a “daylight basement” as the lower
level.
Staff has recommended conditions to make the proposed building more compatible with the residence on the
opposite side of Pine Trail and to ensure that the design of the building and sign is consistent with the standards of
the draft Zoning Code Update.
Zoning Compliance
REQUIREMENT
PROPOSED
COMPLIANCE
LOT WIDTH
LOT AREA
FRONT
Min. 100 ft.
Min. 20,000 sq. ft.
Min. 50 ft.
274 ft. on Pine Trail
2.15 acres
CORNER LOT - SIDE
Min. 50 ft.
115 ft.
Yes
Yes
A variance will be needed to
allow parking in the front
yard setback.
Yes
INTERIOR LOT - SIDE
Min. 20 ft.
REAR
Min. 30 ft.
Not applicable – 50’ buffer
applies.
Not applicable – 50’ buffer
applies.
YARD SETBACKS
O-I STANDARD
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O-I STANDARD
REQUIREMENT
PROPOSED
COMPLIANCE
TRANS. BUFFERS
Min. 50 feet
undisturbed area and
min. 6 ft. high fence.
20 ft. along south property
line and 50 ft. along east
property line.
A variance will be needed to
reduce the buffer along the
south property line.
HEIGHT
Max. 5 stories and 70
feet.
Yes.
PARKING
Min. 1 space/250 sq. ft.
= 80 spaces
Max. 80%
3 stories including a
“daylight” level, and a
maximum of 70 ft.
80
Yes
49.5%
Yes.
LOT COVERAGE
Access and Transportation: Fayetteville Road is a two-lane minor thoroughfare. Pine Trail is a two-lane, dead-end,
local street.
LAND USE AND ZONING ANALYSIS
Section 27-832 of the Zoning Ordinance, “Standards and factors governing review of proposed amendments to
the official zoning map” states that the following standards and factors shall govern the review of all proposed
amendments to the zoning maps.
A. Whether the zoning proposal is in conformity with the policy and intent of the comprehensive plan: The
proposal is consistent with the following strategy of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan “Identify opportunities to
enhance and expand supportive services for all age cohorts. (PS7)
B. Whether the zoning proposal will permit a use that is suitable in view of the use and development of adjacent
and nearby properties: The zoning proposal will make use of the natural topography to create a below-grade
sub-level, thereby reducing the visual impact of its height as seen from Fayetteville Road. Staff has
recommended that substantial screening be installed along the Pine Trail frontage so that the building and the
detention ponds will be less visible to the single-family residence on the opposite side of Pine Trail. In addition,
all except a small portion of the transitional buffer will remain with existing natural vegetation. (The edge of the
parking lot at the rear of the building encroaches into the transitional buffer.) The proposed use would
complement the non-residential land uses at the intersection of Fayetteville Road and Flat Shoals Avenue, and
the office use provides a transition between the level of activity at the intersection and that of the residential
properties on Pine Trail.
C. Whether the property to be affected by the zoning proposal has a reasonable economic use as currently
zoned: The homes on the two parcels on Pine Trail are vacant and dilapidated. The front yard of 1723 Pine
Trail, is overgrown to the extent that the house is not visible from the street. The properties do not appear to
have a reasonable economic use under R-75 zoning.
D. Whether the zoning proposal will adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby property:
The zoning proposal is not expected to adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby
property because of the natural screening that will remain on the site during and after construction and because
the use itself is not expected to generate noise or activity at levels that would be noticeable to adjoining
properties.
E. Whether there are other existing or changing conditions affecting the use and development of the property,
which give supporting grounds for either approval or disapproval of the zoning proposal. The current CHRIS
Kids facility and the undeveloped property across the street from the subject property is zoned O-I, and the
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requested O-I zoning would be consistent with this designation. O-I zoning is a suitable transition between the
commercial node at the intersection of Fayetteville Road and Flat Shoals Avenue and the R-75 properties on
Pine Trail. Location of the new facility across the street from the existing facility would create a convenient
exchange between staff of the adoption home and youth summer camp and the administrative staff.
F. Whether the zoning proposal will adversely affect historic buildings, sites, districts, or archaeological
resources: No historic buildings, sites, districts, or archaeological resources are located on the property or in the
surrounding area.
G. Whether the zoning proposal will result in a use which will or could cause an excessive or burdensome use of
existing streets, transportation facilities, utilities, or schools: The zoning proposal will not result in a use which
will or could cause an excessive or burdensome use of existing streets, transportation facilities, utilities, or
schools. As a minor thoroughfare, Fayetteville Road has adequate capacity to absorb traffic that will be
generated by the new facility. Location of the point of access on Fayetteville Road will prevent traffic to disturb
the residents on Pine Trail Road. As a non-residential use, the new facility will have no impact on the school
system.
Attachments:
1. Department and Division Comments
2. Board of Health Comments
3. Application
4. Site Plan
5. Zoning Map
6. Aerial Photograph
7. Photographs
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Site Plan
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CZ-1318507
N
Zoning Map
Z-15-19768
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Z-1519768
CZ-1318507
N
Land Use Map
Z-15-19768
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Existing Chris
Kids Facility
Subject
Property
N
Aerial Photo of Subject Property and Surrounding Area
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View from corner of Fayetteville Road and Pine Trail
View of home on opposite side of Pine Trail
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DEKALB COUNTY
N12
ITEM NO.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BUSINESS AGENDA / MINUTES
HEARING TYPE
Public Hearing
ACTION TYPE
Resolution
MEETING DATE: May 26th, 2015
SUBJECT: Resolution to change name of a local street in DeKalb County, Georgia
from Lithonia Way to Acuity Way SN-15-19803
Commission Districts: 5 and 7
DEPARTMENT:
ATTACHMENT:
PAGES:
Planning and Sustainability
 YES  No
2
PUBLIC HEARING:
 YES
 NO
INFORMATION
CONTACT:
Commissioner Stan Watson,
Super District 7
PHONE NUMBER:
404-371-7031
Full document on CD
PURPOSE:
To consider approving a resolution that changes the name of a local street in DeKalb County, Georgia
from Lithonia Way to Acuity Way, authorized by the DeKalb County Interim CEO and the Board of
Commissioners
NEED/IMPACT:
The company Acuity Brands Lighting, Incorporated, is undergoing a $10,000 renovation of its One
Lithonia Way facility in Decatur, Georgia. As part of the economic development effort the
company renovation will upgrade the building into a state-of-the art facility that will create 250 new
jobs. The company Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., is requesting to rename Lithonia Way, located
between Snapfinger Woods Drive and Panola Industrial Boulevard to Acuity Way. This request will
assist in creating a strong sense of company pride for the employees and visitors of the Decatur
facility. The applicant will bear all costs necessary for street marker changes as determined by the
county, per Section 23-1 of the DeKalb County Code of Ordinances.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
To approve a resolution that changes the name of a local street in DeKalb County, Georgia from
Lithonia Way to Acuity Way, authorized by the DeKalb County Interim CEO and Board of
Commissioners.
April 29, 2015
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF DEKALB COUNTY,
GEORGIA TO APPROVE THE NAME CHANGE REQUEST OF LITHONIA WAY TO
ACUITY WAY PER SECTION 23-1 OF THE DEKALB COUNTY CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, in March 2015, Acuity Brands Lighting, Incorporated, submitted an
application with DeKalb County’s Planning and Sustainability Department requesting a name
change of Lithonia Way to Acuity Way, in Decatur, Georgia, and
WHEREAS, Lithonia Way is located between Snapfinger Woods Drive and Panola
Industrial Boulevard, and
WHEREAS, the parcels affected by this renaming process are in seven (7) adjoining
tracts or parcels as follows; 16 009 01 017, 16 009 01 001, 16 009 07 090, 16 024 06 001, 16 024
01 012, 16 024 01 014, and 16 024 01 010, and
WHEREAS, a written petition bearing the signatures of a minimum of 51% of the linear
street frontage of property owners fronting on said street has been submitted, and
WHEREAS, DeKalb County recognizes that through verification through the DeKalb
County’s GIS Department that there are no other local streets will be named or show duplication
of the street to be named Acuity Way, and
WHEREAS, the renaming of Lithonia Way to Acuity Way will create a strong sense of
company and community as well as make notable the economic development efforts in creating
250 new jobs.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the DeKalb County Board of
Commissioners:
April 29, 2015
(1) hereby approves Acuity Brands Lighting, Incorporated request to rename Lithonia
Way to Acuity Way; and
(2) the applicants will bear all costs necessary for street marker changes as determined by
the county, per Section 23-1 of the DeKalb County Code of Ordinances; and
(3) approval of this request shall require an update to the DeKalb County Thoroughfare
Map through the GIS department.
APPROVED by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, this ___ day of ________,
2015.
LARRY L. JOHNSON, MPH
Presiding Officer
Board of Commissioners
DeKalb County, Georgia
APPROVED by the Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, this ___ day of
_______, 2015.
LEE MAY
Interim Chief Executive Officer
DeKalb County, Georgia
ATTEST:
BARBARA SANDERS, CCC
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
and Chief Executive Officer
DeKalb County, Georgia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE:
OVERTIS (O.V.) BRANTLEY
County Attorney
ANDREW BAKER, AICP
Director of
Planning and Sustainability