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SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT REPORT
November 4, 2004
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Docket Nos. 04030047 DP/ADLS and 04030048 Z:
North AUgusta, Sec 1, lots 10pt-ll and Sec 2, Lot 39: My Three Sons Ventures, LLC
The applicant proposes a retail bui'lding development and rezoning lot 39 from S-
1/Residence to Business. The site is located southeast of 97th Street & Michigan Rd.
The site is zoned B-2/Business and S-l/Residence within the US 421 Overlay Zone.
Filed by Chris McComas of Advocati, LLC.
The public hearing for this item was held on September 21. It was tabled prior to the last
committee meeting in order to explore including another parcel of real estate. The following
issues and concerns need to be discussed at the committee meeting:
1. Greater detail needs to be submitted with regard to the proposed sign colors and style.
The applicant should Propose a consistent sign program that will not detract form the
building facades.
2. Information needs to be submitted regarding the proposed ground sign.
3. Concerns were raised about traffic on 97th Street.
4. Concerns were raised regarding buffeting from the residential uses to the east.
The Department recommends that the Special Studies committee forward this item back to
the full Plan Commission with a favorable recommendation after all comments and
concerns are addressed.
Background:
The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Plan and ADLS for the redevelopment of
the property located at the northeast comer of 96t" Street and Michigan Road. Please see the
informational packet prepared by the applicant for an overview of the site and building
elevations.
In addition to the DP/ADLS approval the applicant is requesting favorable consideration of a
rezone fi'om S-I' Residence to B-2/Business of a lot adjacent to the existing site to allow
expanding of the development and to be in closer compliance With the 3 acre minimum area
required by the US 421 Overlay.
Several variance requests will need to be approved to allow.the redevelopment as proposed.
While the variances will require action by the BZA the Plan Commission should become familiar
with the nature of the requests as they relate to compliance with the US 421 overlay
Requirements. The Department has met with the applicant to discuss the proposed variances
needed form ordinance requirements and feel comfortable in supporting the level of relief
necessary to see the site redeveloped.
Committee Report 2004-1104