PETITION No. 2006U -0016 SFC

2006VC-0153 SFC

 

 

PROPOSED ZONING                     USE PERMIT FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL AND DAY CARE (ARTICLE 19.4.40) - 3,055.56 SQUARE FEET PER ACRE

 

PROPOSED USE                               PRIVATE SCHOOL AND DAY CARE IN THE EXISTING CHURCH BUILDING– 11,000 SQUARE FEET

 

EXISTING ZONING                           AG-1 (AGRICULTURAL)

R-3 (RESIDENTIAL) - Z63 -065 SFC

 

EXISTING USE                                    CHURCH & AFTER SCHOOL DAY CARE–

96U -037 SFC

 

LAND USE MAP                                  RESIDENTIAL – 2 TO 3 UNITS PER ACRE

 

LOCATION                                              WELCOME ALL ROAD (EAST SIDE):

                                                                        478 FEET OF FRONTAGE

 

WILL LEE ROAD (SOUTH SIDE):

                                                                        502 FEET OF FRONTAGE

 

                                                                        PARCEL SIZE 3.60 ACRES

 

                                                                        SMALL AREA 604

 

                                                                        LL 152, DISTRICT 9F

 

                                                                        COMMISSION DISTRICT 7

                                                                       

OWNER                                                    THE KINGDOM OF GOD EVANGELISTIC

                                                                        OUTREACH, INC

 

PETITIONER                                         THE KINGDOM OF GOD EVANGELISTIC

                                                OUTREACH, INC

 

REPRESENTATIVE                          MICHAEL HIGHTOWER

 

 

APPLICANT'S INTENT                    To obtain a Use Permit for a private school and day care in the existing 11,000 square foot church facility on 3.6 acres at a density of 3,055.56 square feet per acre. The applicant is also requesting a 5-part concurrent variance as follows:

                                               

                                                                        Part 1 – To allow the existing buildings and refuse areas to be closer than 100 feet to a residential district. (Article 19.4.40.B.3)

 

                                                                        Part 2 – To allow parking to be closer than 50 feet to a residential district. (Article 19.4.40.B.6)

 

                                                                        Part 3 – To allow the existing curb cut from Will Lee Road which is a local street. (Article 19.4.40.B.8)

 

                                                                        Part 4 – To reduce the required 25-foot undisturbed buffer and 10-foot improvement setback to the extent necessary to allow the existing structures and parking to remain along the south property line. (Article 4.23.1)

 

                                                                        Part 5 – To reduce the required 50-foot undisturbed buffer and 10-foot improvement setback to the extent necessary to allow the existing structures and parking to remain along the east property line. (Article 4.23.1)

 

 

Department of Environment and Community Development

Recommendation

 

APPROVAL CONDITIONAL: 2006U -0016 SFC

APPROVAL CONDITIONAL: 2006VC-0153 SFC (ALL PARTS)

 

 

Community Zoning Board Recommendation

November 21, 2006

 

APPROVAL CONDITIONAL: 2006U -0016 SFC

APPROVAL CONDITIONAL: 2006VC-0153 SFC (ALL PARTS)

 


SUBJECT SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA:

 

SUBJECT SITE: The 3.60 acre subject site is located at the southeast quadrant of Welcome All Road and Will Lee Road, just south of the intersection of Scarborough Road with Welcome All Road. Approximately 50% of subject site to the north is zoned R-3 (Residential), pursuant to 63Z -065 SFC, and the remaining 50% to the south is zoned AG-1 (Agricultural). The subject site is currently developed with two church buildings. The building to the north, as shown on the site plan, is used as a sanctuary and the one to the south is an education building and is currently used as an after school day care facility, pursuant to 96U -037 SFC.

 

SURROUNDING AREA

 

The applicant is proposing to operate an 11,000 square-foot private school for 125 students K through 8th grade and day care for 75 children in an existing 2-story church structure on 3.60 acres at an overall density of 3,055.56 square feet per acre. The surrounding areas to the east and southeast of the subject property are zoned R-3 (Residential), pursuant to Z63 -065 SFC, Z62 -008 SFC, R-4A (Residential), pursuant to 2002Z -0004 SFC, and CUP (Community Unit Plan), pursuant to 2000Z -0155 SFC, and are developed with single family residences. The area to the north is zoned R-3 (Residential), pursuant to 63Z -065 SFC, and AG-1 (Agricultural) and is developed as Welcome All Park. The area to the west, across Welcome All Road is zoned M-2 (Heavy Industrial), and is under development with the Majestic Warehouse facility. Further to the north is a Use Permit for a 300-seat church for the Congregation of the Kingdom of Jehovah's Witnesses, pursuant to 2000U -0037 SFC.

 

BUILDING SETBACKS

 

Article 19.4.40.B.3 of the Zoning Resolution requires that all buildings and refuse areas shall not be located within 100 feet of a residential district and/or AG-1 district used for single family. Staff notes that the applicant's site plan indicates the existing buildings and refuse areas encroach within the required 100-foot setback. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a concurrent variance as follows:

 

Part 1 – To allow the existing buildings and refuse areas to be closer than 100 feet to a residential district (Article 19.4.40.B.3)

 

Staff notes that the church buildings were constructed prior to the adoption of the current development standards, and thus do not comply with the setback requirements. Staff is of the opinion that the variance would have minimal adverse effect on adjacent properties, and that it would be in harmony with the intent of the Zoning Resolution. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL CONDITIONAL of Part 1 of the concurrent variance request.

 

CONCURRENT VARIANCE

 

Article 19.4.40.B.6 of the Zoning Resolution requires that parking areas shall not be located within 50 feet of any residential district or AG-1 (Agricultural) used for single family. Article 19.4.40.B.8 of the Zoning Resolution prohibits curb cut access from a local street. Staff notes that the applicant's site plan indicates that the existing parking spaces encroach within the minimum 50-foot required setback. The site plan also indicates a curb cut from Will Lee Road which is a local street. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a concurrent variance as follows:

Part 2 – To allow parking to be closer than 50 feet to a residential district along the east and south property lines. (Article 19.4.40.B.6)

 

Staff notes that the existing parking spaces were constructed prior to the approval of the current development standards, and thus do not comply with the setback requirements. Staff is of the opinion that given the parking spaces are existing, the variance would have a minimal adverse effect on adjacent properties. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL CONDITIONAL of Part 2 of the concurrent variance request.

 

Part 3 – To allow the existing curb cut from Will Lee Road which is a local street (Article 19.4.40.B.8).

 

Staff notes that the applicant's site plan shows an existing curb cut from Will Lee Road which is a local street. Staff is of the opinion that the variance would have a minimal adverse effect on adjacent properties. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL CONDITIONAL of Part 3 of the concurrent variance request.

 

LANDSCAPE STRIPS AND BUFFERS

 

In accordance with Article 4.23.1 of the Zoning Resolution, a 25-foot undisturbed buffer and 10-foot improvement setback is required along the south property line and a 50-foot undisturbed buffer and 10-foot improvement setback is required along the east property line.  The applicant's site plan indicates that existing buildings and parking spaces encroach within the required buffer and improvement setback along the south and east property lines. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a concurrent variance as follows:

 

Part 4 – To reduce the required 25-foot undisturbed buffer and 10-foot improvement setback to the extent necessary to allow the existing structures and parking spaces to remain along the south property line (Article 4.23.1)

 

Part 5 – To reduce the required 50-foot undisturbed buffer and 10-foot improvement setback to the extent necessary to allow the existing structures and parking spaces to remain along the east property line (Article 4.23.1)

 

Staff notes that the church buildings and parking spaces were constructed prior to the current development standards, and thus do not comply with buffer and improvement setback requirements. Staff is of the opinion that allowing the existing structures and parking spaces to remain would not change the character of the area and would have a minimal adverse effect on adjacent properties. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL CONDITIONAL of Parts 4 and 5 of the concurrent variance request, and will reflect this in the Recommended Conditions. 

 

PARKING

 

Article 18.2.1 of the Zoning Resolution specifies parking for a school as follows: The larger of 2 per classroom or 1 per 35 square feet in the largest assembly. The proposed school will have 1,612 square feet of space in the largest assembly area requiring 46 parking spaces. The applicant's site plan indicates 61 parking spaces exceeding the minimum required per Article 18.2.1 of the Zoning Resolution. Staff notes that church and school operate on separate schedules and there will be little issue with overall parking demands.

ENVIRONMENTAL

 

The Environmental Site Analysis Report is sufficient and satisfies the requirement of the Fulton County Zoning Resolution. A field survey of the site was conducted by County Staff to verify areas addressed in the ESA report. Compliance with County erosion control guidelines would mitigate developmental impacts. The site does not contain wetlands, floodplains, streams, steep slopes, historical sites or sensitive plants and animal species.

 

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

In accordance with Article 34.5.3 of the Fulton County Zoning Resolution, sidewalks, curb and gutter are required along Will Lee Road and Welcome All Road. The applicant is required to  show compliance with this standard prior to the operation of the school.

 

Staff notes that the applicant's site plan indicates two points of access from Welcome All Road and Will Lee Road. According to Fulton County Traffic Engineer, the applicant is required to provide a decel lane for each access point at Welcome All Road and Will Road prior to the operation of school.  Staff will reflect this in the Recommended Conditions.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS POLICY

 

On August 16, 2006, pursuant to 2006U -0009 SFC, the Board of Commissioners approved the petitioner's request for a Use Permit for  a 20-student pre-kindergarten through 8th grade private school in an existing structure on Hutcheson Ferry Road, on a site zoned AG-1 (Agricultural), Forestry, and Estate Residential.

 

On August 2, 2004, pursuant to 2004U -0005 SFC, the Board of Commissioners approved the petitioner's request for a Use Permit for a private school for 280 students on Burdett Road, on a site zoned AG-1 (Agricultural) and a Use Permit for a Day Care, pursuant to 98U -042 SFC.

 

On June 2, 2004, pursuant to 2004U -0005 SFC, the Board of Commissioners approved the petitioner's request for a Use Permit for a 280-student private school in an existing structure on Burdett Road, on a site zoned AG-1 (Agricultural).

 

In the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, the Board of Commissioners may exercise limited discretion in evaluating the site proposed for a use that requires a Use Permit.  In exercising such discretion pertaining to the subject use, the Board of Commissioners shall consider each of the following as outlined in Article 19.2.4 of the Zoning Resolution; Use Permit Considerations.  Staff has reviewed said items pertaining to the subject use, and, offers the following comments:

 

(1)       Whether the proposed use is consistent with the Land Use or Economic Development plans adopted by the Board of Commissioners:

 

Provided the applicant complies with the Recommended Conditions of this petition and the Use Permit requirements of Article 19.4.40 of the Zoning Resolution, the proposed 125-student, grades K-through 8th and day care use for 75 children is consistent with the following policies of the Comprehensive Plan:

Encourage development in areas where basic public facilities exist or are being improved, and discourage development in areas which would require inefficient or uneconomical extension of public facilities.

 

            Provide for the transition of land uses from higher to lower intensity land uses.

 

Encourage development in areas where basic public facilities exist or are being improved, and discourage development in areas which would require inefficient or uneconomical extension of public facilities.

 

Institutional uses located in existing residential neighborhoods should adhere to established development standards as well as neighborhood preservation, transitional use and other Comprehensive Plan policies, in order to mitigate potential adverse effects.

 

(2)       Compatibility with land uses and zoning districts in the vicinity of the property for which the Use Permit is proposed;

 

In Staff's opinion, given the existing use of the site as a church and after school day care and the nearby location of Welcome All Park, the proposed private school and day care facility would be compatible with the existing uses in the area if developed with Staff's Recommended Conditions.

 

(3)       Whether the proposed use may violate local, state and/or federal statutes, ordinances or regulations governing land development;

 

The proposed private school and day care use does not violate any known statutes, ordinances, or regulations governing land development.

 

(4)       The effect of the proposed use on traffic flow, vehicular and pedestrian, along adjoining streets;

 

The proposed private school and day care will generate an increase in traffic. Staff is of the opinion that the road improvements specified in the attached Recommended Conditions will help to mitigate any negative impacts from increased traffic in the area.

 

(5)       The location and number of off-street parking spaces

 

The applicant's site plan indicates 61 off-street parking spaces for the subject site. Staff notes that all parking spaces are existing, and that approximately 90% of the spaces are located on the interior of the site along the east property line. Staff notes that the parking spaces encroach within the required buffer and improvement setback for which the applicant has requested a variance. Staff is of the opinion that the location of the parking spaces would have a minimal adverse effect to the adjacent properties.

 

(6)       The amount and location of open space;

 

The applicant's site plan indicates that most of the site as an open space, which in Staff's opinion would provide adequate open space for the proposed school and day care.

 

(7)       Protective screening

 

Staff is of the opinion that although the applicant is requesting a reduction in the required undisturbed buffer, the remaining buffer around the perimeter of the subject site will provide adequate screening from adjacent properties.

 

(8)       Hours and manner of operation

 

The applicant proposes hours of operation Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for the school and 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for day care use. Staff is of the opinion that given the existing use in the area, the proposed hours and manner of operation would not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties.

 

(9)       Outdoor lighting;

 

The applicant does not indicate any outdoor lighting in association with the proposed private school and day care use. Staff notes that Article 4.9 of the Zoning Resolution specifies that outdoor fixtures shall be of full cutoff and shall be placed so as to allow no light above the horizontal as measured at the luminaire, and shall be located, aimed or shielded so as to minimize glare and stray light trespassing across property boundaries and into public right-of-way in accordance with the standards set forth for specific uses. Any exterior lighting that is in compliance with the Zoning Resolution should not negatively impact adjacent properties.

 

(10)     Ingress and egress to the property.

 

The site plan indicates a curb cut on Welcome All Road and Will Lee Road. Staff notes that the Fulton County Traffic Engineer is requiring the applicant to provide decel lanes at each access point prior to the operation of the proposed school. Staff is of the opinion that the curb cuts would not have an adverse effect on the adjacent properties.

 

CONCLUSION:

 

Provided Staff's Recommended Conditions are incorporated into the development of the site, the proposed private school and day care use is consistent with Board policies and the intent of the Zoning Resolution. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL CONDITIONAL of the applicant's request for a Use Permit for an 11,000 square-foot private school for 125 students grades K-through 8th and day care for 75 children. Staff also recommends APPROVAL CONDITIONAL of all parts of the concurrent variance.

 

COMMUNITY ZONING BOARD MEETING

 

On November 21, 2006, the Community Zoning Board recommended approval of this petition and all parts of the concurrent variance per Staff's recommendation. There was no opposition at the meeting.

 

 

RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS

 

It this petition is approved by the Board of Commissioners, it should be APPROVED CONDITIONAL Use Permit for a Private School and Day Care (Article 19.4.40) subject to the following enumerated conditions.  Where these conditions conflict with the stipulations and offerings contained in the Letter of Intent, these conditions shall supersede unless specifically stipulated by the Board of Commissioners.

 

1.         To the owner's agreement to restrict the use of the subject property as follows:

 

a.         Restrict the use of the property to a private school, a day care and accessory uses in the existing 11,000 square foot structure at a density of 3,055.56 square feet per acre.

 

b.         Restrict the number of students in grades K-through 8th to 125. Limit the number children in the day care facility to an additional 75 students.

 

2.         To the owner's agreement to abide by the following:

 

a.         To the site plan received by the Department of Environment and Community Development on September 26, 2006. Said site plan is conceptual only and must meet or exceed the requirements of the Zoning Resolution and these conditions prior to the approval of a Land Disturbance Permit. In the event the Recommended Conditions of Zoning cause the approved site plan to be substantially different, the applicant shall be required to complete the concept review procedure prior to application for a Land Disturbance Permit. Unless otherwise noted herein, compliance with all conditions shall be in place prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.

 

b.         Applicant shall be required to obtain a Land Disturbance Permit for sidewalks and road improvements prior to commencing operation of the school and day care facility.

 

3.         To the owner's agreement to the following site development considerations:

 

a.         Allow the existing buildings and refuse areas to be closer than 100 feet to a residential district (2006VC-0153 SFC, Part 1).

 

b.         Allow parking to be closer than 50 feet to a residential district (2006VC-0153 SFC, Part 2).

 

c.         Allow the existing curb cut from Will Lee Road which is a local street (2006VC-0153 SFC, Part 3).

 

d.         Reduce the required 25-foot undisturbed buffer and 10-foot improvement setback to the extent necessary to allow the existing structures and parking to remain along the south property line (2006VC-0153 SFC, Part 4).

 

e.         Reduce the required 50-foot undisturbed buffer and 10-foot improvement setback to the extent necessary to allow the existing structures and parking to remain along the east property line (2006VC-0153 SFC, Part 5).

 

4.         To the owner's agreement to abide by the following traffic requirements, dedication and improvements:

 

            a.         Dedicate at no cost to Fulton County along the entire property frontage, prior to         the approval of a Land Disturbance Permit, sufficient land as necessary to            provide the following rights-of-way, and dedicate at no cost to Fulton County   such additional right-of-way as may be required to provide at least 10.5 feet of     right-of-way from the back of curb of all abutting road improvements, as well as     allow the necessary construction easements while the rights-of-way are being improved:

 

Dedicate 30 feet from centerline of Welcome All Road.

 

Dedicate 30 feet from centerline of Will Lee Road.

 

b.         Reserve for Fulton County along the necessary property frontage of the following roadways, prior to the approval of a Land Disturbance permit, sufficient land as necessary to provide for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. All building setback lines shall be measured from the dedication but at no time shall a building be allowed inside the area of reservation. All required landscape strips and buffers shall straddle the reservation line so that the reservation line bisects the required landscape strip or buffer. At a minimum, 10 feet of the required landscape strip or buffer shall be located outside the area of reservation. All required tree plantings per Article 4.23 shall be placed within the portion of the landscape strip or buffer that lies outside the area of reservation.

 

Reserve 45 feet from centerline of Welcome All Road 

 

Reserve 45 feet from centerline of Will Lee Road 

 

c.         Provide sidewalks along Welcome All Road and Will Lee Road at the time of application for Land Disturbance Permit.

 

d.         Provide deceleration and left turn lanes per Fulton County Driveway Manual at the time of application for Land Disturbance Permit review. Traffic circulation design and existing curb cut locations are subject to the approval of the Fulton County Traffic Review Staff during the Land Disturbance Permit process.

 

5.      To the owner's agreement to abide by the following:

 

a.         Prior to submitting the application for a (LDP) with the Department of Environment and Community Development, Development Review Division, arrange to meet with the Fulton County Traffic Engineer.  A signed copy of the results of these meetings will be required to be submitted along with the application for a Land Disturbance Permit.

 

b.         Prior to submitting the application for an LDP, arrange an on-site evaluation of existing specimen trees/stands, buffers, and tree protection zones within the property boundaries with the Fulton County Arborist.  A signed copy of the results of these meetings will be required to be submitted along with the application for an LDP.

 

c.         Prior to submitting the application for an LDP, the developer/engineer shall contact the Public Works Department, Water Services Division, and arrange to meet on-site with an engineer from the Surface Water Management Program (SWMP), who is responsible for review of Storm Water Concept Plan submittals.

 

d.         Prior to submitting the application for an LDP, the developer and/or engineer shall submit to the SWMP, through the Development Review Division, a project Storm Water Concept Plan.  This concept plan shall indicate the preliminary location of the storm water management facilities intended to manage the quality and quantity of storm water.  The concept plan shall specifically address the existing downstream off-site drainage conveyance system(s) that the proposed development surface runoff will impact, and the discharge path(s) from the outlet of the storm water management facilities to the off-site drainage system(s) and/or appropriate receiving waters.  As part of the Storm Water Concept Plan submittal, a preliminary capacity analysis shall be performed by the engineer on the off-site drainage system(s) points of constraint.  The capacity analysis shall determine the capacity of all existing constraint points, such as pipes, culverts, etc. from the point of storm water discharge at the proposed development site boundary downstream to the confluence of the receiving drainage course at a point where the drainage area is at least ten times the proposed development site area and the next downstream drainage area having a drainage area of fifty acres or more.  The critical capacity points shall be selected based upon the engineer's field observation, professional judgment, and limited field survey data.  The analysis shall identify the downstream properties pre and post-development 100-year water surface elevations, and for any post-development water surface elevation increase exceeding 0.05 feet, the developer shall acquire the applicable offsite drainage easement to accommodate the 100-year storm flow through impacted properties.  Where Fulton County has completed a model of the basin, it shall be used by the developer in the analyses.

 

e.         Where storm water currently drains by sheet flow and it is proposed to be collected to and/or discharged at a point, such that the discharge from the storm water management facility outlet crosses a property line, such discharge shall mimic pre-development sheet flow conditions.  A description of the method proposed to achieve post-development sheet flow conditions shall be provided as part of the Storm Water Concept Plan.  Should the method to achieve sheet flow across an external property line be unsuccessful, the developer shall acquire an easement(s) from the point of discharge to a point down gradient at a live dry weather stream sufficient to contain the 25 year storm flow or other location as approved by the Director of Public Works.  This condition will not apply when the storm water management facility is designed and approved to discharge directly to a stream or watercourse.

 

f.          A draft of the Inspection and Maintenance Agreement required by Fulton County Code Section 26-278 shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works with the Storm Water Concept Plan.

 

g.         The Inspection and Maintenance Agreement shall provide that all storm water management/detention facility outlet control structures shall be inspected, photographed, and cleaned, if necessary, on a monthly basis, by the owner.  The Inspection and Maintenance Agreement shall require that the design engineer shall prepare an operation and maintenance guidance document, for use by the owner and/or any professionals retained by the owner, to plainly describe the basic operational function of the facility(ies), including a description of a permanent marker post(s) which shall indicate that the level of sediment which, if exceeded, requires sediment removal. The Inspection and Maintenance Agreement shall require an annual operation and maintenance report for all storm water management/detention facilities be prepared by a licensed design professional and submitted to the SWMP. The annual report shall include monthly inspections, photographs, and documentation of the cleaning of storm water management/detention facilities outlet control structure(s) as well as an operational assessment of the facilities indicating that they do, or do not, function as described in the design guidance document (described above), and if they do not, a description of the specific actions to be taken to allow the facilities to function as intended.

 

h.         The required Inspection and Maintenance Agreement shall be recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court prior to issuance of an LDP, Grading Permit, or Building Permit associated with the development.

 

i.          The engineer/developer is required to submit, along with the application for an LDP, signed documentation verifying approval of the Storm Water Concept Plan.

 

j.          Where paved parking areas (including access aisles) are proposed to exceed 5,000 square feet, the storm water management facilities shall be designed to reduce pollutants such as oil, grease and other automobile fluids that may leak from vehicles.  A general description, or concept, of the storm water management facilities proposed to achieve the removal of such pollutants shall be submitted with the Storm Water Concept Plan.  A detailed design of such facilities shall be included in applicable documents for a land disturbance permit.

 

k.         With the application for an LDP, provide  documentation (such as channel cross-sections, centerline profile, etc.) describing the geometry of those  existing natural streams, creeks, or draws within the proposed development boundary which in the design engineer's judgment are at risk of erosion due to increased flow, provide a description of the basis utilized in judging areas to be at risk, and provide details on the Storm Water Management Plan of the post-development channel bank protection measures.

 

l.          The developer/engineer shall demonstrate to the County by engineering analysis submitted with the LDP application, that the  discharge rate and velocity of the storm water runoff resulting from the development is restricted to seventy-five percent (75%) of the pre-development conditions for the 1-year frequency storm event, up to and including the ten (10)-year frequency storm event.

 

m.        Drainage from all disturbed areas shall be collected and conveyed to a storm water management facility provided as part of the development.  The Storm Water Concept Plan shall identify any proposed areas with incidental and minor release of storm water not conveyed to such facilities, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works.  Plans for any land disturbance permit shall show all proposed drainage patterns for the proposed development after its completion.  Any incidental release of unmanaged or untreated storm flows from any disturbed portion of the developed property shall be allowed only with the approval of the Director of Public Works.  Other than minimal incidental flows shall be specifically approved by the Director of Public Works.  Bypass flows will not be permitted except from undisturbed areas within a buffer or other protected easement.  Final plans shall provide for collection, conveyance and treatment of all approved incidental flows from developed lots or parcels, individual residences or building structures.

 

n.         Storm water management facility(ies) volumes shall be designed to achieve water quality treatment, channel protection, over bank flood protection and extreme flood protection, in accordance with the Georgia State Storm water Manual, except that the duration of release for water quality treatment shall be 48 hours.

 

 

APPENDIX

 

COMMENTS ON PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES

 

NOTE: Various Fulton County departments or divisions that may or may not be affected by the proposed development provide the following information. Comments herein are based on the applicant's conceptual site plan and are intended as general non-binding information and in no manner suggest a final finding by the commenter. All projects, if approved, are required to complete the Fulton County Plan Review process prior to the commencement of any construction activity.

 

TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES:

 

Road name: Welcome All Road

Classification: Minor Arterial

Level of Service: C or better

 

Road name: Will Lee Road

Classification: Local Street

Level of Service: C or better

 

Anticipated Traffic Generation Rates:

Average: 496 trips per day

Peak Hour: 138 trips

 

HEALTH DEPARTMENT:

 

This facility must comply with the Fulton County Clean Indoor Air Ordinance.

 

The Fulton County Health Department recommends that this proposed development be approved, provided the internal plumbing is inspected and adequate for the proposed use.

 

If this proposed development includes a food service facility, the owner must submit kitchen plans for review and approval by this department before issuance of a building permit and beginning construction.  The owner must obtain a food service permit prior to opening.

 

This department is requiring that plans indicating the number and location of outside refuse containers along with typical details of the pad and approach area for the refuse containers be submitted for review and approval.

 

WATER AND WASTEWATER (SEWER):

 

WATER:

 

Anticipated water demand: 4,444 gallons per day

 

This project is within the Atlanta jurisdiction.

 

Comments: This information does not guarantee that adequate water volume and pressure are available at this time or will be adequate upon application of permits. Please contact the Department of Public Works for more information.

 

SEWER:

 

Basin: Camp Creek

Treatment Plant: Camp Creek

Anticipated sewer demand: 4,000 gallons per day

 

The nearest wastewater pipeline to this project is onsite, located in Land Lot 152, District 9F.

 

Comments: This information does not guarantee that adequate sewer capacity is available at this time or will be available upon application of permits. Please contact the Department of Public Works for more information.

 

DRAINAGE:

 

Flood Plain: FEMA Map No. 13121C0344E. Approximate floodplain = 0%.

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION:

 

No comments.

 

TAX ASSESSOR:

 

Property Tax ID#: 09F-3501-0152-004-1

 

Taxes on the subject property are up-to-date.

 

FIRE MARSHAL:

 

Fire Station: Battalion 1, Station 1.

 

Impact: Will increase in 911 calls and EMS calls.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT ZONING IMPACT STATEMENT:

 

Beat: 27

 

Impact Statement on Beat:

Current calls for service: 11,011

Projected calls for service: Unknown

**** Current average response time: 9 minutes

 

** Increase in the number of residents: 22.0

 

* Increase in E-911 calls  for service (police, fire, E.M.S.): 55.0

 

*** Increase in the number of traffic accidents: 1.0

 

PROJECTED IMPACT ON DEMAND FOR POLICE SERVICES:

 

It is the policy of the Fulton County Police Department to answer all calls for service regardless of the impact of a particular development. However, two of the most noticeable indicators of the quality of police service will be as follows: As demands for service increase, police response time to calls will increase. Time available for proactive neighborhood/business patrol will decrease and crime prevention efforts will decline.

 

The Police Department does anticipate a significant impact on demand for police services.

 

*           Based on 1998 population of 222,794 and 1998 total calls for service of 584,054 (194,242 for police services).

**          Based on average single family residence population of four, average apartment population of two and 1.96 persons per 1,000 gross square feet of space.

***        Based on 1998 accident calls of 8,009.

****       Based on average response time of 10.7 minutes (North Fulton) and 8 minutes (South Fulton).

*****      Based on average of two (2) cars per single family residence.

 

Note: The demand for police service is determined by socio-economic, legislative and other forces which do not lend themselves to predictability. Therefore, projections are made from historical data only. (There has been a 13.96% increase in calls for police service from 1996 to 1997)

 

EMERGENCY SERVICES:

 

If zoning petition is approved there will be an increase in E911 call volume.  The increase may negatively affect the Department's call answering speed and service level.

 

Increase traffic volume without road improvements may increase response times of emergency response vehicles thereby reducing effective delivery of emergency services.

 

Addressing of all proposed properties identified within the petitions must comply with the County's Addressing Standard to reduce the likelihood of delay in response time.

 

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

City of Atlanta, Department of Aviation (DOA)

 

The proposed project is located approximately 4.4 miles west of the Airport.

 

Is the proposed project located under protected airspace for the Airport?

 

 Yes              No

 

Is the proposed project located within an area of significant aircraft noise exposure?

 

 Yes              No

 

If yes, is the proposed land-use deemed compatible according to CFR Title 14, Part 150?

 

 Yes              No

 

For complete information regarding the location of the property in question relative to aircraft noise exposure and the aircraft operational environment please refer to the DOA NOMS Developer's Pack on file at the Fulton County Government Center, Department of Environment & Community Development, Zoning Division.