Chamblee Mercy Housing

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Attachment: PZ2021-808 4041 Clairmont Rd DRB memo (2987 : PZ2021-808: Mercy Housing Clairmont DCI - 4041 Clairmont Road, et. al.)
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DRB STAFF REPORT
DRB Meeting Date: May 26, 2021
Item #: PZ2021-808
MERCY HOUSING CLAIRMONT DCI – 4041 CLAIRMONT RD et al.
Project Name: Mercy Housing Clairmont

Applicant: James Alexander, Mercy Housing Southeast
Owners: 1961 5th St LLC, Daniel A. Edwards, Amy B. Edwards, and June
Laval
Proposed Development: 67 Multi-Family Residential Units and 55 Age-Restricted
Residential Units for Seniors in an Affordable Housing
Development
Requests: Development of Community Impact (DCI), 13 variances and
one (1) waiver
Site Addresses: 4041 & 4047 Clairmont Rd, 1938 & 1962 6th St and 1961 5th St
Parcel Numbers: 18 279 05 002, 001, 011, 003, and 010
5h St
Clairmont Rd
6th St
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Case Number: PZ2021-808
DRB Meeting: May 26, 2021
City Council Work Session (Public Hearing): June 10, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting: June 15, 2021 Packet Pg. 10
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Current Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial 2 (NC-2) – This zoning district is
intended primarily for mixed-use development and related uses
at a medium density. This district provides a location for
residences and convenient goods and services not directly
adjacent to single-family neighborhoods that will satisfy the
common and frequent needs of the residents of nearby
residential neighborhoods. Design standards and design
parameters encourage a pedestrian-friendly traditional urban
form, oriented to pedestrians, which limits the conflicts between
vehicles and pedestrians.
Current Uses: Vacant Lots

Surrounding Land Uses: North – NR-2: Single-family residential
South – A: PDK Airport
East – NC-2: Commercial businesses and single-family
residential
West – NC-1: Commercial businesses and single-family
residential
Character Area and Future Development Map:

The property is located within the Aviation District character area of the Comprehensive Plan.
The vision of the Aviation District character area is that it, “as low-rise commercial, industrial,
and employment centers oriented toward aviation-related businesses, with supportive residential
uses and retail and services for the surrounding neighborhoods.” Land uses recommended for this
area include: “medium- and high-density residential, neighborhood-level commercial retail,
airport-related office, mixed-use, airport-related light industrial, parks and recreation; and
public/institutional uses.” Recommended uses include: “Single-family attached housing
and multi-family housing.”
Site Description:
The 2.79-acre site is located between 5th St and 6 St along Clairmont Rd. The site is comprised of
five parcels and currently vacant land. There are large boulders along the south property line and
scattered throughout the site, particularly on the centered west portion of the property where
there is a ditch and significant grade change of approximately 16 ft. Two fire hydrants are in the
right-of-way on the northwest and southwest corners of the site. There is one curb cut on
Clairmont Rd, and a curb cut on the northeast corner of the site on 5 th St. Concrete curbing and a
5 ft sidewalk span the length of Clairmont and round the corners of both 5 th St and 6th St. Three
on-street stormwater drop inlets are on the east side of the property along Clairmont Rd. Above-
ground utilities span the length of the streets on Clairmont, 5th St, and 6th St. The site has
significant topographical changes and slopes up approximately 22 ft from west to east and down
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approximately 8 ft from south to north. The parcel on the northeast portion of the site is partially
surrounded by a 6 ft chain link fence. There are some mature trees on the site along the lot lines.
History of the Property:

In July 2016, zoning entitlements were granted to a developer to construct 39 townhomes in six
buildings in zoning case 2016PUD-04. In June 2017, a different developer received entitlements
to construct the 39-unit townhome project with different architectural elevations in zoning case
PZ2017-082. Demolition permits for the single-family structures at 1961 5th St and 1962 6th St
were issued, as was a LDP. No structures were demolished and land disturbing activity did not
begin. Those permits, as well as the entitlements, have since expired due to inactivity.
Description of the Proposed Project:

A summary of the project is as follows:
• Grade the site to construct a multi-family and senior housing development for residents
with incomes between 30%-80% area median income (AMI);
• The development would include a 3-story building with 55 units for seniors aged 55 and
older and a 4 to 5-story building with 67 multi-family residential units that range in size
and number from the following:
• 12 multi-family and 40 senior one-bedroom, 650 SF units;
• 38 multi-family and 15 senior two-bedroom, 850 SF units;
• 17 multi-family three-bedroom, 1,100 SF units;
• A flexible and tech enabled 1,556 SF community room in the multi-family housing
building;
• Child daycare in the Senior housing building;
• Exterior building materials include brick, fiber cement siding, and stucco;
• Streetscape installed along all street frontages including:
• 5 ft landscape zone with pedestrian streetlights and trees, 5 ft sidewalk, and 5 ft
supplemental zone with pedestrian amenities on 5th St and 6th St;
• 10 ft landscape zone with pedestrian streetlights and trees, 10 ft sidewalk, and 10
ft supplemental zone with pedestrian amenities on Clairmont Rd;
• Surface parking lot with 138 parking spaces;
• Exterior amenity space and playground onsite for residents.
Variances and waivers:

The applicant requests the following concurrent variances from Title 2 of the UDO:
1. Variance from Sec. 230-6(d)(1) to exceed the maximum retaining wall height within 10 ft
of the sidewalk along a street from 2 ft to 3.3 ft.
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2. Variance from Sec. 230-26(g)(1)(a)(5) to exceed the height of the supplemental zone
adjacent to the sidewalk from 2ft to 3.3ft.
3. Variance from Sec. 230-27(a)(3) to allow cementitious fiberboard lap siding on a building
of the 3-stories or more.
4. Variance from Sec. 230-27(a)(6) to reduce the required fenestration on a Boulevard from
65% to 48%.
5. Variance from Sec. 230-27(a)(12)(c) to not provide a 5 ft wide pedestrian walkway from
entrances to the sidewalk for buildings with more than four residential units.
6. Variance from Sec. 230-28(a)(1) to not construct the building using non-combustible
materials.
7. Variance from Sec. 230-30(a)(3) to reduce the required publicly accessible open space
from 50% to 37%.
8. Variance from Sec. 240-13(b)(3)(b) to reduce the required heated and finished floor area
for one-bedroom units from 790 SF to 650 SF; two-bedroom units from 1,000 SF to 850
SF; three-bedroom units from 1,200 SF to 1,100 SF.
9. Variance from Sec. 240-13(b)(3)(c) to allow residential uses on the ground floor within 100
ft of a street.
10. Variance from 240-13(b)(3)(d) to eliminate the requirement for balconies on at least 60%
of the units.
11. Variance from Sec. 240-13(b)(3)(g)(1) to reduce the required percentage of brick on the
exterior building façade from 60% to between 6% and 49%.
12. Variance from Sec. 250-2(a)(4) to reduce the required number of parking spaces from 158
to 138.
13. Variance from 250-7 (a)(8) to not provide inter-parcel connectivity.
The applicant requests the following concurrent waiver from Title 3 of the UDO:
1. Sec. 350-25 Underground electric and communication utilities.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Exhibit A: DCI Plan Book, dated received May 12, 2021
Attachment 2 – Application
Attachment 3 – Maps
Attachment 4 – DeKalb County School Report
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Received May 12, 2021 Zoning Category: NC-2
Net Lot Area: 122,092 sf (2.8 Acres)

Family Housing Lot Area: 65,237 sf
Senior Housing Lot Area: 56,855 sf
Maximum Height: 60 ft
Floor Area Ratio

169' - 8" Permitted (2.0): 244,184 sf
5' LANDSCAPE ZONE
Provided: 139,876 sf
5' CLEAR ZONE
BUILDING 5th St BICYCLE PARKING 5' SUPPLEMENTAL ZONE Max Impervious Surface
ENTRANCE
24' - 0"
TRASH &
RECYCLING
Required (.8): 97,674 sf
Provided: 96,804 sf
BUILDING Min Open Space

ENTRANCE
Required (.2): 24,418 sf
STREET
LIGHTS, TYP. Provided: 37,943 sf
66' - 4"
FAMILY HOUSING
STREET
TREES
PHASE 1
6 Publicly Accessible Open Space
8 Required (50%): 18,972 sf
Provided: (37%*): 14,180 sf
80' - 0"
BENCH TYP.
Attachment: 1 - DCI Plan Book (2987 : PZ2021-808: Mercy Housing Clairmont DCI - 4041 Clairmont Road, et. al.)
6 Parking Spaces
EXTERIOR Required
198' - 8"
AMENITY
AREA
EV Housing (1.5/Unit &
22' - 0"
1/Unit, Age Restricted): 156
WALKING TRAIL
WITH FITNESS Community Room (Misc.
STATIONS
Semi-Public Facility): 0
10
Daycare (2/Classroom): 2
Clairmont Rd
Total: 158
40' - 0"
TYP.
10
Provided: 138*
7 7
22' - 0" 22' - 0"
Clairmont Road: Boulevard
RETAINING WALL, MAX HEIGHT 8'
5th & 6th Street: Local
Site lighting will be provided per zoning.

BUILDING
PLAYGROUND
ENTRANCE 7 7 7
*Variance Requested
10' 10
LANDSCAPE Total Building Area
ZONE
10 Family Housing: 86,922 sf
10' CLEAR
ZONE
Senior Housing: 54,447 sf
138 PARKING
22' - 0"
SPACES TRASH
10'
SUPPLEMENTAL
FAMILY HOUSING UNIT MIX
169' - 10"
ZONE
EXTERIOR
AMENITY 7
6 22' - 0"
AREA
1 BR 12
7
2 BR 38
7
3 BR 17
Total 67
22' - 0"
SENIOR HOUSING 6
68' - 10"
PHASE 2
10
SENIOR HOUSING UNIT MIX
1 BR 40
2 BR 15
170' - 7" Total 55
5' LANDSCAPE ZONE
24' - 0"
6th St 5' CLEAR ZONE
COMBINED UNIT MIX
5' SUPPLEMENTAL ZONE BUILDING
ENTRANCE
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2 BR 53 TE
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TREE CALCULATIONS
Know what'sbelow.
Callbefore you dig 1736 Liberty Lane
Liberty Lofts
Roswell, Georgia 30075
P: 404-780-2170
W: Viridianstudiosatl.com
REVISIONS
NO. DATE ISSUE
STREET TREE REQUIREMENT: 10' WIDE LANDSCAPE STRIP

UNDERSTORY TREES PROVIDED BELOW POWER LINES 1 TREE AND 10 SHRUBS / 50 LINEAR FEET
1 TREE PER 40 LINEAR FEET 80% COVERAGE OF LIVING GROUNDCOVER, TYPICAL.
PROPOSED TREE LEGEND
5th St
LS STRIP
(20) 4" CALIPER OVERSTORY PARKING LOT TREE
10'
NUTTALL OAK
PROJECT NAME
MERCY
5' WIDE PERIMETER LANDSCAPE STRIP HOUSING-
(8) 4" CALIPER OVERSTORY STREET TREE 1 TREE PER 40 LINEAR FEET
PRINCETON ELM 1 EVERGREEN SHRUB PER 5 LINEAR FEET
80% COVERAGE OF LIVING GROUNDCOVER, TYPICAL.
CLAIRMONT
FAMILY HOUSING ROAD
6 PROJECT ADDRESS
8
STREET TREE REQUIREMENT:
1 OVERSTORY TREE PER 40 LINEAR FEET
CLAIRMONT
(13) 4" CALIPER LANDSCAPE STRIP TREE
YELLOWWOOD ROAD AT
5TH AND 6TH
6 HEAD TO HEAD PARKING REQUIREMENT: STREET
EXTERIOR
1 OVERSTORY TREE, 10 SHRUBS PER 50 LINEAR FEET
AMENITY 5' WIDE LANDSCAPE ISLAND.
AREA 70% COVERAGE OF LIVING GROUNDCOVER, TYPICAL. CITY OF CHAMBLEE
(8) 4" CALIPER COLUMNAR OVERSTORY TREE DEKALB COUNTY
FRANS FONTAINE EUROPEAN HORNBEAM
TREE FORM LIMBED UP TO 6'
OWNER
10
Clairmont Rd
PARKING LOT REQUIREMENT:
(14) 4" CALIPER UNDERSTORY STREET TREE 1 OVERSTORY TREE, 10 SHRUBS PER 200 SQUARE FOOT
PARROTIA LANDSCAPE ISLAND.
80% COVERAGE OF LIVING GROUNDCOVER, TYPICAL.
10
7 7
(20) 4" CALIPER PERIMETER LANDSCAPE STRIP TREE/
EVERGREEN PRIVACY SCREEN
YOSHINO CRYPTOMERIA
(20) 4" CALIPER PERIMETER LANDSCAPE STRIP TREE/

EVERGREEN PRIVACY SCREEN PLAYGROUND
YOSHINO CRYPTOMERIA 7 7 7
FURNITURE ZONE 10
SHEET TITLE
103 TOTAL (4" CALIPER) MEDIUM TO LARGE TREES @ 412 INICHES PROVIDED
10
CLEAR ZONE LANDSCAPE
132 PARKING TRASH PERMIT
SUPPLEMENTAL SPACES
ZONE PLAN
6 7
7 7
SENIOR HOUSING 6
DATE 04/28/2021
LS STRIP
10
10'
PROJ. NO. 2021040
PROFESSIONAL SEAL
6th St
SHEET
STREET TREE REQUIREMENT:
UNDERSTORY TREES PROVIDED BELOW POWER LINES
ALL NEW LANDSCAPE MATERIAL TO BE IRRIGATED WITH AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
IRRIGATION DESIGN TO BE PROVIDED UPON ARBORIST APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN.
1 TREE PER 40 LINEAR FEET
0' 30' 60'
NORTH
L1.1
ISSUED FOR DCI REVIEW ONLY
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REVISIONS
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STORMWATER DETENTION
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TIE TO EXISTING STRUCTURE
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GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN

WATER QUALITY FEATURE -
CHAMBLEE PROJECT
BIORETENTION OR SIMILAR
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5TH STREET
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DATE 5/5/2021
UTILITY DISCLAIMER DESIGN QC:
CADD QC:
NOTE: UTILITIES MAY EXIST WHICH ARE NOT SHOWN ON THE PLANS. THE DESIGNED BY: ----
TOTAL SITE AREA = ---- Ac CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING ALL UTILITY DRAWN BY: MF
NO GRADED SLOPE COMPANIES HAVING UTILITIES WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO THE WORK AREA. 0 30 60
DISTURBED AREA = ---- Ac THE CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE THE UTILITIES FIELD LOCATED AND
SHEET
SHALL EXCEED 2H:1V COORDINATE WITH UTILITY COMPANIES TO HAVE THEM RELOCATED WHEN
C-4.0
NECESSARY OR ADAPTED FOR TIE-INS. 15 45
SCALE: 1"=30'
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LONG #0050-0430
REVISIONS
REQUESTED BY
DESCRIPTION
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WITH METER & BACKFLOW
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REV #
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EXISTING SEWER
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FAMILY HOUSING
STREET LEVEL FFE = 980
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PROPOSED SEWER
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CONNECTION
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GA
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CHAMBLEE PROJECT
CHAMBLEE, GA, 30341 DEKALB COUNTY
UTILITY PLAN
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SENIOR HOUSING
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DATE 5/5/2021
UTILITY DISCLAIMER DESIGN QC:
CADD QC:
UTILITIES MAY EXIST WHICH ARE NOT SHOWN ON THE PLANS. THE DESIGNED BY: ----
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING ALL UTILITY DRAWN BY: MF
COMPANIES HAVING UTILITIES WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO THE WORK AREA. 0 30 60
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE THE UTILITIES FIELD LOCATED AND
SHEET
COORDINATE WITH UTILITY COMPANIES TO HAVE THEM RELOCATED WHEN
C-5.0
NECESSARY OR ADAPTED FOR TIE-INS. 15 45
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BUILDING ENTRANCE
37' - 0"
BUILDING ENTRANCE
COMMUNITY
ROOM
1556 SF
RR RR
3 BR
197' - 8"
2 BR
2 BR
3 BR
LEVEL 1 - CLAIRMONT ROAD LEVEL
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5th St
169' - 8"
2 BR 2 BR 2 BR 2 BR
3 BR
66' - 4"
OPEN TO
BELOW
MAINTENANCE
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & 2 BR 1 BR
AMENITIES
3 BR
108' - 8"
1 BR
EXTERIOR AMENITY
198' - 8"
AREA
2 BR
2 BR
129' - 8"
2 BR
2 BR
Clairmont Rd
1 BR
3 BR
TRASH
67' - 0"
LEVEL 2 - PARKING & AMENITY LEVEL
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169' - 0"
2 BR 2 BR 2 BR 2 BR
3 BR
66' - 4"
ELEC.
LAUNDRY
2 BR
3 BR 1 BR
3 BR
102' - 8"
198' - 0"
1 BR
2 BR
2 BR
129' - 8"
2 BR
2 BR
1 BR
3 BR
TRASH
64' - 0"
LEVELS 3, 4 & 5
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SIDING (18%) WINDOWS WITH

FIBER CEMENT TRIM
ROOF
1042' - 2"
STUCCO (52%)
WINDOWS WITH
FIBER CEMENT TRIM
LEVEL 5
1024' - 0"
53' - 2"
LEVEL 4
1013' - 4"
BRICK (30%)
LEVEL 3
1002' - 8"
CANOPY
LEVEL 2
992' - 0"
AVG. GRADE
989' - 0"
2' - 2 1/2"
LEVEL 1
980' - 0"
139' - 4" COMMUNITY ROOM

72'-0" FENESTRATION (52%) 18'-6" FENESTRATION (62%)
BUILDING ENTRANCE STOOP TO MITIGATE GRADE
NORTH ELEVATION - 5TH STREET
ROOF BEYOND SIDING (16%) WINDOWS WITH STUCCO (45%)

FIBER CEMENT TRIM
ROOF
1042' - 2"
SIDING
LEVEL 5
1024' - 0"
53' - 3"
LEVEL 4
1013' - 4"
BRICK (40%)
LEVEL 3
1002' - 8"
Material Legend
CANOPY BRICK
LEVEL 2
992' - 0"
AVG. GRADE
989' - 0"
FIBER CEMENT SIDING
BUILDING ENTRANCE
STUCCO
LEVEL 1
3' - 3"
980' - 0"
COMMUNITY ROOM 150' - 8"
STOREFRONT 31'-0" FENESTRATION (64%) 72'-0" FENESTRATION (48%)

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STUCCO (57%) ROOF BEYOND

FIBER CEMENT TRIM
ROOF ROOF
1042' - 2" 1042' - 2"
STUCCO (54%)

FIBER CEMENT TRIM
LEVEL 5 LEVEL 5
1024' - 0" 1024' - 0"
STUCCO
53' - 3"
53' - 3"
LEVEL 4 LEVEL 4
1013' - 4" 1013' - 4"
BRICK (30%)
BRICK (33%)
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3
1002' - 8" 1002' - 8"
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2
992' - 0" 992' - 0"
AVG. GRADE AVG. GRADE
989' - 0" 989' - 0"
CANOPY TRASH ACCESS

LEVEL 1
STAIR EXIT 980' - 0"
SOUTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION

FIBER CEMENT TRIM ROOF BEYOND
ROOF ROOF
1042' - 2" 1042' - 2"
STUCCO (55%)
LEVEL 5 LEVEL 5
1024' - 0" 1024' - 0"
STUCCO (76%)
53' - 3"
53' - 3"
LEVEL 4 LEVEL 4
1013' - 4" 1013' - 4"
BRICK (30%) BRICK (24%)
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3
1002' - 8" 1002' - 8" Material Legend
WINDOWS BRICK
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2
992' - 0" 992' - 0"
AVG. GRADE AVG. GRADE FIBER CEMENT SIDING
LOBBY ENTRY STAIR EXIT 989' - 0" 989' - 0"
STUCCO
SOUTH ELEVATION - ENTRY EAST ELEVATION - PARKING ENTRY TA TE

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BUILDING ENTRANCE
65' - 0" 65' - 0"
2 BR 2 BR
1 BR 1 BR
1 BR 1 BR 1 BR 1 BR
103' - 6"
103' - 6"
1 BR
1 BR 1 BR 1 BR
EXTERIOR
169' - 10"
169' - 10"
GATHERING
AREA
1 BR 101' - 7" 1 BR 1 BR 101' - 7"
1 BR
STORAGE
LAUNDRY
MAINTENANCE
ELEC.
DAYCARE
LAUNDRY
2 BR 1 BR 1 BR
2 BR 1 BR 1 BR 1 BR 1 BR RR
GATHERING
GATHERING
AREA
LOBBY
AREA
67' - 10" RR
67' - 10"
2 BR
2 BR 2 BR
1 BR 1 BR 1 BR 2 BR 1 BR 1 BR 1 BR 2 BR
2 BR
BUILDING ENTRANCE
170' - 7" 170' - 7"
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BRICK (29%) STUCCO (60%) SIDING (11%) BRICK (42%) SIDING (58%)
ROOF ROOF
1029' - 4" 1029' - 4"
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3
1012' - 4" 1012' - 4"
40' - 4"
40' - 4"
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2
1001' - 8" 1001' - 8"
BUILDING
ENTRANCE
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1
991' - 0" 991' - 0"
163' - 8" AVERAGE GRADE AVERAGE GRADE
989' - 0" 989' - 0"
82'-6" FENESTRATION (50%)
SOUTH ELEVATION - 6TH STREET EAST ELEVATION - PARKING ENTRY

SIDING (51%) BRICK (49%)
BRICK (47%) SIDING (30%) STUCCO (23%)
ROOF ROOF
1029' - 4" 1029' - 4"
WINDOWS WITH
FIBER CEMENT TRIM
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3
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Commitment No: GA-180316
EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Tract 1
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 279
OF THE 18TH DISTRICT, DEKALB COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA, AND BEING
KNOWN AS PARCEL ONE, AND CONTAINING 0.375 ACRE, AND BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
TO ARRIVE AT THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT A RIGHT-OF-WAY

MONUMENT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY MITERED
LINE OF CLAIREMONT ROAD AND FIFTH STREET; SAID POINT BEING THE
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID POINT ALONG THE
SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY AND FIFTH STREET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 45
MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 158.45 FEET TO A IRON PIN
FOUND; SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHWESTERN MOST POINT OF TRACT 4,
THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THE WESTERN MOST LINE
OF TRACT 4 SOUTH 00 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST A
DISTANCE OF 95.0 FEET TO A IRON PIN FOUND; THENCE LEAVING SAID
WESTERN MOST LINE NORTH 89 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST
A DISTANCE OF 173.33 FEET TO A IRON PIN FOUND ON THE EASTERN
RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CLAIREMONT ROAD; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID
RIGHT-OF-WAY NORTH 01 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST A
DISTANCE OF 73.07 FEET TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY MONUMENT FOUND AT THE
MITERED CORNER OF CLAIREMONT ROAD AND FIFTH STREET; THENCE
CONTINUING ALONG SAID MITERED LINE NORTH 40 DEGREES 39 MINUTES
34 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 27.34 FEET TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY
MONUMENT FOUND; SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED

ON A PLAT OF SURVEY FOR 'ALL AMERICAN TITLE SERVICES, LLC AND
PREPARED BY RICKY C. BUSBEE, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR
NUMBER 2497, DATED JUNE 28, 8004.
This page is only a part of a 2016 ALTA® Commitment for Title Insurance issued by Fidelity National Title Insurance. This
Commitment is not valid without the Notice; the Commitment to Issue Policy; the Commitment Conditions; Schedule A; Schedule B,
Part I—Requirements; and Schedule B, Part II—Exceptions; and a counter-signature by the Company or its issuing agent that may
be in electronic form.
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Copyright American Land Title Association. All rights reserved.
The use of this Form (or any derivative thereof) is restricted to ALTA licensees and
ALTA members in good standing as of the date of use. All other uses are prohibited.
Reprinted under license from the American Land Title Association.
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LESS AND EXCEPT the property contained in Right-Of-Way Deed by and

between Jes A. Starr and DeKalb County dated May 21, 1985 and recorded
May 22, 1985 in Deed Book 5215, Page 615, DeKalb County, Georgia
records.
Tract 2
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 270 and 279 of
the 18th District, DeKalb County, Georgia, and being more particularly
described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point located on the Central line of Clairmont Road

(formerly Jackson Avenue), said point being located 1,988 feet southerly as
measured along the central line of Clairmont Road from the intersection
formed by the southerly right of way of Peachtree Road and the central line
of Clairmont Road; running thence in a southerly direction along the central
line of Clairmont Road, 100 feet to a point; running thence in an easterly
direction 210 feet to a point; running thence in a northerly direction 100 feet
to a point; running thence in a westerly direction 210 feet to a point located
on the central line of Clairmont Road and the Point of Beginning; being
further known as number 4041 Clairmont Road according to the present
system of numbering houses in DeKalb County, Georgia. Being the same
property acquired by Mrs. W. R. McElroy by Deed dated November 10, 1939,
as recorded in Deed Book 501, Page 544, DeKalb County, Georgia Records.
LESS AND EXCEPT the property contained in Rural Post Roads Right of Way
Deed between Michael W. LaPaglia and DeKalb County filed and recorded
July 25, 1984 in Deed Book 5030, Page 193, aforesaid records.
Tract 3
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 279, of
the 18th District, DeKalb County, Georgia, and being more particularly
described as follows:
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BEGINNING at the concrete monument at the intersection of Clairmont Road

and 6th Street (50 foot right of way); thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes
29 seconds East along the North right of way of 6th Street a distance of
235.34 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 00 degrees 12
minutes 43 seconds East a distance of 193.84 feet to a point; thence south
89 degrees 43 minutes 51 seconds East a distance of 104.00 feet to a point;
thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 43 seconds West a distance of 193.79
feet to the North right-of-way of 6th Street, thence following the North right-
of-way line of 6th Street North 89 degrees 45 minutes 29 seconds West a
distance of 104.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; said tract
contains 0.4527 acres of land, more or less.
This is the same property identified as Tract II on the Final Plat prepared for
the U. S. Small Business Administration filed and recorded in Plat Book 93,
Page 91, DeKalb County records, which plat is incorporated herein by
reference.
Located on the above property is a structure designated 1962 6th Street,

Chamblee, Georgia 30041, according to the present system of numbering
structures in DeKalb County, Georgia.
LESS AND EXCEPT the property contained in Rural Post Roads Right of Way
Deed between Kyriakos Loumakis and DeKalb County filed and recorded
February 8, 1985 in Deed Book 5149, Page 734, aforesaid records.
Tract 4
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 279,
OF THE 18TH DISTRICT, DEKALB COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA, AND BEING
KNOWN AS PARCEL TWO, AND CONTATNING 0.445 ACRES, AND BEING
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
TO ARRIVE AT THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT A RIGHT-OF-WAY

MONUMENT FOUND AT THE SOUTHEASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY MITERED LINE
OF CLAIRMONT ROAD AND FIFTH STREET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG
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THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FIFTH STREET SOUTH 69 DEGREES 45

MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 158.45 FEET TO A IRON PIN
FOUND AT THE NORTHEASTERN MOST POINT OF TRACT 1; SAID POINT
BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID
SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 26 SECONDS
EAST A DISTANCE OF 99.29 FEET TO A IRON PIN FOUND AT THE
NORTHEASTERN MOST POINT OF TRACT 1; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT-
OF-WAY SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE
OF 194.89 FEET TO A IRON PIN FOUND; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39
MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE CF 99.61 FEET TO A IRON PIN
FOUND; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST A
DISTANCE OF 100.12 FEET TO A IRON PIPE FOUND; THENCE NORTH 00
DEGREES 36 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 95.41 FEET TO A
IRON PIN FOUND AT THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FIFTH STREETS
SAID POINT BEING THE, TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID TRACT OR PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON A

PLAT OF SURVEY FOR ALL AMERICAN TITLE SERVICES, LLC AND PREPARED
BY RICKY C BUSBEE, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NUMBER
2497, DATED JUNE 22, 2004.
Tract 5
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 279 of the 18th
District, DeKalb County, Georgia, being more particularly described as
follows:
BEGINNING at the concrete monument at the intersection of Clairmont Road

and 6th Street (50' right-of-way); thence north 51 degrees 15 minutes 12
seconds west a distance of 24.03 feet to a concrete monument on Clairmont
Road right-of-way; thence following the east right-of-way of Clairmont Road
north 01 degrees 54 minutes 10 seconds west a distance of 139.93 feet to a
concrete monument; thence north 88 degrees 50 minutes 59 seconds east a
distance of 27.44 feet to a concrete monument; thence north 00 degrees 23
minutes 43 seconds east a distance of 3 8.49 feet to a point; thence south
89 degrees 43 minutes 51 seconds east 231.75 feet; thence south 00
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degrees 12 minutes 43 seconds west for 193.84 feet to the north right-of-
way of 6th Street; thence following the north right-of-way of 6th Street
north 89 degrees 45 minutes 29 seconds west for 235.34 feet to the point of
beginning; said tract being identified as Tract III containing 1.1165 acres as
shown on final plat prepared for the U.S. Small Business Administration filed
and recorded in Plat Book 93, Page 91, DeKalb County, Georgia Records,
which plat is incorporated herein by reference.
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Mercy Care, Clairmont Road

Chamblee, Ga
City of Chamblee DCI Application
April 29, 2021
Revised May 12, 2021
DCI BOOKLET
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83 POPLAR ST NW, ATLANTA, GA, 30303 • ATLANTA, GA 30308-2805 • TEL: 404.892.2443 • FAX: 404-892-2470 WWW.SMITHDALIA.COM
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Table of Contents
Narrative
Location Map
Analysis of Existing Site Conditions, Survey
Master Plan
Landscape plan
Grading & Drainage Plan
Utility Plan
Architectural Design – Family Housing Floorplans
Architectural Design – Family Housing Elevations
Architectural Design – Senior Housing Floorplans
Architectural Design – Senior Elevations
Architectural Design – Site Perspectives
Letter of Intent & Request for Variances
Exhibit A – DCA Architectural Requirements
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Narrative
Mercy Housing is a national affordable housing organization, participating in the development,
preservation, management, and financing of affordable, program-enriched housing across the country.
The proposed project is an affordable multi-family housing campus on Clairmont Road between Fifth
and Sixth Streets. The current assemblage of parcels will be combined into one development.
The vision of this project is to build a multigenerational community that encourages residents to utilize
common areas and reduce social isolation. Therefore, the residents are intended to intermingle and to
use common areas in both buildings.
The Family Building consisting of 67 one, two, and three bedroom apartments for individuals or families.
Sitting on the corner of Clairmont Road and Fifth street, the building will adjust to significant
topographical changes along Fifth Street. The façade along Clairmont will be five stories, reducing to
four on Fifth Street. A flexible and tech enabled community room that allows adults and teens to
work/study socialize outside the unit community space will be provided on the ground floor with direct
access to the sidewalk on Clairmont Road. A playground will be provided on site, as well as a walking
trail with fitness equipment.
The Senior building will be a three story, 55 unit affordable multi-family building consisting of 1 and 2
bedroom units catering to seniors. A child daycare program will be integrated into the Senior Building.
The parking and outdoor amenities will be shared by both buildings.
Mercy Housing proposes affordable housing for families and seniors to live safe, social, independent
lives. Integrated amenities focus on health and social connections. Both buildings will have dynamic
street frontage and street visible entrances , dedicated parking, and pedestrian friendly streetscape. The
proposed project is a medium density, mixed use project in accordance with the City of Chamblee’s
Unified Development Ordinance.
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LETTER OF INTENT & REQUEST FOR VARIANCES
Letter of Intent:
The project is designed to integrate with the scale and character of the surrounding residential
neighborhood while providing density and diverse affordable housing options for the community. The
project seeks to improve an underutilized stretch of land along the Clairmont Road corridor by activating
the streetscape and providing a safe and pleasant pedestrian experience in line with the City of
Chamblee’s Unified Development Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Outdoor amenities will be a
major part of the program of the project and include several outdoor gathering areas, a playground, and
an exercise walking path.
Sec. 280-24(a)
(1) The design achieves harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. The
massing of the buildings is broken up both vertically and horizontally to create visual interest
and break down the scale of the buildings.
(2) Simple, strong, residential design components sit on top of a masonry base, with commercial
proportions and materials along the sidewalk. The forms and materials create a cohesive
design aesthetic and a campus feel.
(3) No scenic views would be negatively impacted by the proposed buildings.
(4) The design protects adjacent properties from negative visual and functional impacts with
screening and landscaping.
(5) The design compliments the surrounding character of the neighborhood and no historic
structures or spaces would be impacted.
(6) The simple design reduces the need for exterior forms. Where they do exist, they will be
materially cohesive and conform with the main building.
(7) As a primarily residential development, its use is appropriate in the area. It compliments the
adjacent residential and light commercial properties.
(8) The development does not adversely affect the existing use or usability of the adjacent
commercial and residential properties. Access and visibility to both are maintained and any
additional traffic from Clairmont Road would enter the project before passing the nearby
properties.
(9) The modest apartment buildings on a main thoroughfare will not cause an excessive burden
on the existing streets, utilities, or school.
(10) The proposed Multifamily development is allowed in the current NC-2 zoning subject to the
Supplemental Use Standards.
(11) The proposed Medium Density Residential development is in conformance with the provisions
of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
However, in order for the project to provide the desired housing density and to be financially viable, the
following variances are proposed.
Proposed Variances:
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1. Sec. 230-6 Fences and retaining walls (d)(1)

“Maximum Height. Retaining walls in the front or street side yards are limited to four feet in
height. A retaining wall located within 10 feet of a sidewalk along a public street shall not exceed
two feet in height. Retaining walls shall be limited to eight feet in height in interior side and rear
yards.”
VARIANCE REQUEST
The project seeks variance approval to increase the allowable height of the retaining walls in the
supplemental zone along Clairmont Road due to the severe topographical changes along the
length of Clairmont Road.
2. Sec. 230-26. Building Architecture (g)(1)(a)(5)

“The supplemental zone shall be no more than 24 inches higher than the adjacent sidewalk,
unless existing topographical conditions render this requirement unreasonable, per approval of
the Planning and Development Director.”
VARIANCE REQUEST
The project seeks variance approval that the entrance stoop to the Community room and
certain planting areas in the supplemental zone be more than 24” higher than the adjacent
sidewalk. The topography changes significantly along Clairmont Road and 5th Street. The
entrance stoop at the Family Building will have access on both sides and will provide a level,
accessible entrance into the building. The planters along the Senior Building are used to reduce
the effect of the topography change and create a more pleasant pedestrian experience along
Clairmont Road. Heights are indicated on the attached elevations.
3. Sec. 230-27. Building Architecture (a)(3)

“Cementitious fiberboard lap siding shall only be permitted on buildings less than 3 stories.”
VARIANCE REQUEST
The project seeks variance approval that the buildings may use cementitious fiberboard lap
siding as the product is attractive, durable, and cost effective. The façade is broken up and
varied to avoid large expanses of lap siding and uses multiple materials.
4. Sec. 230-27. Building Architecture (a)(6)

“Fenestration shall be provided for a minimum of 65 percent of the length of all building facades
along boulevard, primary, secondary, and feeder street frontages and of 50 percent of all local
street frontages, excluding places of worship and fire stations.”
VARIANCE REQUEST
Since units are proposed on the ground floor of both buildings, the project seeks a variance to
reduce the fenestration requirements to a more typical amount in residential construction and
to reduce the exposure of the interior units for privacy. Fenestration calculations are shown on
the attached Elevations.
5. Sec. 230-27. Building Architecture (a)(12)(c)

“Buildings with more than four residential units at the street level shall have front-facing
entrances that are directly connected to the public sidewalk with a pedestrian walkway a
minimum of five feet wide. Such access shall be perpendicular to the street, unless topography
prohibits, and shall be permitted to share said walkway with one adjacent unit.”
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VARIANCE REQUEST
Due to the topographical challenges of the site and the desire for security for the residents, the
project seeks a variance approval that individual unit entrances on the street will not be
provided. Main entrances to the buildings from the street will be visible and have direct
connections to the sidewalks.
6. Sec. 230-28. Non-combustible materials (a)(1)
“Except as provided below, all buildings three or more stories in height, excluding all single-
family dwellings (attached or detached), shall be constructed with concrete and steel framing
materials (Type I or Type II in accordance with the 2012 International Building Code).”
VARIANCE REQUEST
The project seeks variance approval that the buildings be constructed of wood framing materials
consistent with industry standard for affordable and market rate housing projects.
7. Sec. 230-30. Open Space (a)(3)

“A minimum of 50 percent of areas included in the minimum required open space shall be
accessible to the public.”
VARIANCE REQUEST
The project seeks variance approval that the amount of open space required to be accessible to
the public be limited to the planting zones, sidewalks & supplemental zones along the adjacent
streets. The development is required to keep the open space private by the Georgia Department
of Community Affairs due to its affordable financing. The shaded area in the diagram below is
the anticipated open space available to the public. Clairmont Park is across Clairmont Road and
provides a large amount of public open space for this area.
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8. Sec. 240-13. Supplemental use provisions (b)(3)(b)

“Minimum heated and finished floor area for multifamily dwelling units shall be as follows:
studio: 650 square feet; one bedroom: 790 square feet; two bedrooms: 1,000 square feet;
three bedroom: 1,200 square feet per unit.”
VARIANCE REQUEST
The financing for the affordable units is subsidized to ensure quality housing with long term
affordability, and the buildings are provided with a robust amenity program for residents to
engage outside of their units. This project will follow the Georgia Department of Community
Affairs standards for affordable housing, which sets minimum floor areas for affordable units.
These minimums are: studio: 375 sf; efficiency: 450 sf; one bedroom: 650 sf; two bedroom: 850
sf; three bedroom: 1,100 sf. The project seeks relief from the minimum finished floor area for
multifamily dwelling units in order to be in line with industry standards.
9. Sec. 240-13. Supplemental use provisions (b)(3)(c)

“Multifamily residential and parking uses are not permitted on the ground floor within 100
feet of a public or private street. If such uses are located on the ground floor beyond 100 feet
from a street, they shall be concealed and wrapped by other active uses positioned adjacent to
the street.”
VARIANCE REQUEST
The project seeks variance approval that ground floor units may be permitted on this site. The
buildings will be designed to prioritize the pedestrian experience with character lines and
variation in the facades to promote walkability on all streets. The units will provide an active use
along the street and conceal the parking beyond.
10. Sec. 240-13. Supplemental use provisions (b)(3)(d)

“Multifamily units shall provide a minimum of 60 percent of units with a balcony of sufficient
size to be occupied.”
VARIANCE REQUEST
The project will provide several programmed outdoor amenity spaces to promote healthy living
and social interaction among residents. These spaces are intended to be used by the residents in
lieu of private balconies. The building will also be broken up with character lines and the use of
architectural elements to create visual interest along the facades. The project seeks relief from
the requirement to have a minimum of 60 percent of units with a balcony.
11. Sec. 240-13. Supplemental use provisions (b)(3)(g)(1)

“Sixty percent of exterior building materials on facades must be brick or stone.”
VARIANCE REQUEST
As an affordable housing project, this project will follow the Georgia Department of Community
Affairs standards for affordable housing, which requires 30% of the facades be brick or stone.
The buildings will be broken up with character lines and other architectural elements in
accordance with the UDO and will utilize high quality, durable materials on all façades. The
project seeks relieve from the minimum amount of exterior brick or stone on the facades.
12. Sec. 250-2 Minimum number of parking spaces required (a)(4)
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“Minimum Parking Space Requirements Table

1.2 Multifamily Residences – 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit; 1 space per dwelling unit for age-
restricted”
VARIANCE REQUEST
The project seeks variance approval to reduce the amount of parking required. The parking
provided will be in line with the applicant’s experienced parking needs for affordable housing
developments in Chamblee. Parking areas will be designed to meet the open space and planting
requirements of the UDO.
13. Sec. 250-7 Parking (a)(8)

“Adjacent parking lots serving buildings other than those zoned for use as single-family
residential units shall be interconnected, as provided in Subsection 350-2(c).”
VARIANCE REQUEST
The project seeks variance approval to not provide interconnected parking lots. On 6th street,
the adjacent commercial property’s limited parking is between the building and the street.
Connecting to it would create an undesirable pedestrian experience along the sidewalk. The
adjacent property on 5th Street is a single family detached house.
14. Sec. 350-25 Underground electric and communication utilities
WAIVER REQUEST
The project seeks waiver to not bury utilities as this would cause a major financial burden on the
project.
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EXHIBIT A – DCA ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS
DCA Housing Finance and Development Division 2020 Architectural Standards
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State of Georgia 2020 Qualified Allocation Plan

Georgia Housing Credit Program
Home investment Partnership Program Funds
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DeKalb County School District Analysis Date: 5/13/2021

Development Review Comments
Submitted to: City of Chamblee Case #:

Parcel #: 18-279-05-001/-002/-010/-011
Name of Development: Mercy Housing Clairmont

Location: Clairmont Road between 5th & 6th street
Attachment: 4 - Dekalb County School Report (2987 : PZ2021-808: Mercy Housing Clairmont DCI - 4041 Clairmont Road, et. al.)
Description: Affordable multi-family with 67 family units (and 55 senior units)
Impact of Development: When fully constructed, this development would be expected to generate 32 students: 12 at
Ashford Park Elementary School, 7 at Chamblee Middle School, 6 at Chamblee Charter High
School, 7 at other DCSD schools, and 0 at private school. Enrollment at Ashford Park and
Chamblee HS is already above capacity. Additional students from this development may cause
additional strain on the facilities' capacity.
Ashford Park Chamblee Chamblee
Elementary Middle Charter Other DCSD Private
Current Condition of Schools School School High School Schools Schools Total
Capacity 553 1,053 1,691
Portables 14 0 4
Enrollment (Fcast. Oct. 2021) 810 1,028 1,895
Seats Available -257 25 -204
Utilization (%) 146.5% 97.6% 112.1%
New students from development 12 7 6 7 0 32
New Enrollment 822 1,035 1,901

New Seats Available -269 18 -210
New Utilization 148.6% 98.3% 112.4%
Attend Attend other

Home DCSD Private
Yield Rates School School School Total
Elementary 0.1731 0.0755 0.0017 0.2503
Middle 0.0973 0.0228 0.0000 0.1201
High 0.0907 0.0136 0.0000 0.1043
Total 0.3611 0.1119 0.0017 0.4746
Student Calculations
Proposed Units 67
Unit Type APT
Cluster Chamblee Charter
Attend Attend other
Home DCSD Private
Units x Yield School School School Total
Elementary 11.60 5.06 0.11 16.77
Middle 6.52 1.52 0.00 8.04
High 6.07 0.91 0.00 6.98
Total 24.19 7.49 0.11 31.79
Attend Attend other

Home DCSD Private
Anticipated Students School School School Total
Ashford Park Elementary School 12 5 0 17
Chamblee Middle School 7 1 0 8
Chamblee Charter High School 6 1 0 7
Total 25 7 0 32
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3.1.

MERCY HOUSING CLAIRMONT DCI – 4041 CLAIRMONT RD et al.

Project Name: Mercy Housing Clairmont

Current Uses: Vacant Lots

Character Area and Future Development Map:

PZ2021-808 – Mercy Housing Clairmont Packet Pg. 11

History of the Property:

Description of the Proposed Project:

Variances and waivers:

PZ2021-808 – Mercy Housing Clairmont Packet Pg. 12

PZ2021-808 – Mercy Housing Clairmont Packet Pg. 13

PZ2021-808 – Mercy Housing Clairmont

Received May 12, 2021 Zoning Category: NC-2

Net Lot Area: 122,092 sf (2.8 Acres)

Floor Area Ratio

BUILDING Min Open Space

Site lighting will be provided per zoning.

STREET TREE REQUIREMENT: 10' WIDE LANDSCAPE STRIP

PROPOSED TREE LEGEND

(20) 4" CALIPER PERIMETER LANDSCAPE STRIP TREE/

TIE TO EXISTING STRUCTURE

GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN

CHAMBLEE, GA, 30341 DEKALB COUNTY

CAPTURE EXISTING OFFSITE E OH

NOT ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

FIRE SERVICE (SHARED

NOT ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

LEVEL 1 - CLAIRMONT ROAD LEVEL

LEVEL 2 - PARKING & AMENITY LEVEL

SIDING (18%) WINDOWS WITH

139' - 4" COMMUNITY ROOM

NORTH ELEVATION - 5TH STREET

ROOF BEYOND SIDING (16%) WINDOWS WITH STUCCO (45%)

COMMUNITY ROOM 150' - 8"

STOREFRONT 31'-0" FENESTRATION (64%) 72'-0" FENESTRATION (48%)

STUCCO (57%) ROOF BEYOND

SIDING (16%) WINDOWS WITH

SIDING (10%) WINDOWS WITH

CANOPY TRASH ACCESS

SOUTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION

SIDING (15%) WINDOWS WITH

BRICK (30%) BRICK (24%)

SOUTH ELEVATION - ENTRY EAST ELEVATION - PARKING ENTRY TA TE

LEVELS 2 & 3 LEVEL 1 - GROUND FLOOR

SOUTH ELEVATION - 6TH STREET EAST ELEVATION - PARKING ENTRY

NORTH ELEVATION - COURTYARD EAST ELEVATION - COURTYARD

Material Legend 169' - 10"

NORTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION - CLAIRMONT ROAD

Commitment No: GA-180316

TO ARRIVE AT THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT A RIGHT-OF-WAY

SAID TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED

Commitment No: GA-180316

LESS AND EXCEPT the property contained in Right-Of-Way Deed by and

BEGINNING at a point located on the Central line of Clairmont Road

Commitment No: GA-180316

BEGINNING at the concrete monument at the intersection of Clairmont Road

Located on the above property is a structure designated 1962 6th Street,

TO ARRIVE AT THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT A RIGHT-OF-WAY

Commitment No: GA-180316