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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

ITEM SUMMARY:

Consider a request to amend the Unified Development Code, of the City of Griffin, Section 720.D. Physical Requirement of the Special Housing Revitalization Overlay District (SHROD) to reduce the minimum floor area per dwelling unit. Director of Planning and Development Taurus Freeman will address. Approved.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS OR CONCERNS:

The amendment for the Special Housing Revitalization Overlay District (SHROD) will reduce the minimum floor area per dwelling unit. Currently, the district requires each unit to be a minimum of 700 square feet for studios, 800 square feet for one-bedroom units, 900 square feet for two-bedroom units, and 1,050 square feet for three-bedroom and larger units. Staff recommends reducing the units sizes to 550 square feet for studios, 600 square feet for one-bedroom units, 700 square feet for two-bedroom units, and 900 square feet for three-bedroom and larger units. Planning & Zoning Board recommended APPROVAL.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

N/A

ATTACHMENTS:
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Submitted by:	Meeting Date:
Taurus Freeman	5/27/2014
Reviewed by:
Kenny Smith