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March 24, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
11. Petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone ~3.85 acres at 4801 Meding Street (PIN 20108 01001) from C-P (Conservation-Park) to RMF- 2 (Residential Multifamily-2) in Aldermanic District 5. File No. 22-000531-ZA.
Strategic Priority
Good Government
Description

The petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah is to rezone ~3.85 acres of the parcel on the west side of 4801 Meding Street (20108 01001) between W. 62nd and W. 63rd streets from C-P (Conservation Park) to RMF-2-25 (Multifamily Residential-25 units per acre). The rezoned parcel will be used to build 80-units of senior housing. The zoning of the remainder of the parcel will remain C-P until the parcel is rezoned to Planned Development (PD).

 

The subject property was purchased by the City of Savannah in 2016. Prior to the City’s ownership, the property was owned by the Savannah Exchange Club, who purchased it in 1952 from a private estate. The Exchange Club used the property primarily to host the Coastal Empire Fair as a philanthropic fundraiser for local nonprofits.

 

In June of 2020, the City of Savannah issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purpose of redeveloping the Fairgrounds property. The intent of the RFP was to receive a plan that would address the strategic priorities of the City.

 

In October of 2021, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with P3 Venture Group for the redevelopment of the Fairgrounds. The overall proposal for the redevelopment includes, but is not exclusive to, residential uses, indoor and outdoor recreational spaces, and educational and work spaces associated with the media arts and natural amenities.

Recommendation

On March 1, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended rezoning ~3.85 acres of the parcel on the west side of 4801 Meding Street (20108 01001) between W. 62nd and W. 63rd streets from C-P (Conservation Park) to RMF-2-25 (Multifamily Residential-2-25) with the following conditions:

  1. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation be amended from Parks Recreation to Planned Development;
  2. The number of residential dwelling units in the RMF zoned property shall not exceed 100;
  3. Multifamily residential development on the RMF zoned property shall be restricted to senior (55+) housing;
  4. Required parking for multifamily residential housing in the RMF zoned property shall be provided off-street;
  5. Building height for multifamily residential housing in the RMF zoned property shall not exceed two stories if abutting Meding Street or three stories (up to 45 feet) elsewhere on the RMF zoned property;
  6. Surveyed boundaries (metes and bounds) of the portion of the property to be rezoned be established prior to ordinance adoption; and
  7. Alcohol sales and service shall be prohibited.
Contact
Bridget Lidy, Senior Director, Planning and Urban Design
Financial Impact
N/A
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 4801 Meding Street (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
Exhibit 2: Maps of Meding Street (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
Exhibit 3: Area to be Rezoned (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
Exhibit 4: FairgroundTatemville-Feiler Park Vitality Plan (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
Exhibit 5: Review by MPC of the Fairgrounds RFP Submittals (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
Exhibit 6: Fairgrounds Photos (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
Exhibit 7: Draft Ordinance for 4801 Meding (File No. 22-000531-ZA)
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