Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116 Fax (706) 653-4120
STAFF REPORT
ZC0411-7
Applicant: D.R. Properties, LLC
Owner: Samet
Location 1322 & 1328 16th Street
Acreage: 0.30 acre
Current Zoning Classification: R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification: A-O (Apartment-Office)
Current Use of Property: Vacant single family residential
Proposed Use of Property: Part of a proposed medical office complex
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: The Planning Advisory Commission recommends
conditional approval based upon the fact that although it is not consistent
with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan, it is the highest and
best use of the property. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting
shall be directed internally using deflector shields, 2) any external trash
dumpsters / compactors shall be visually obstructed by a structure that is
aesthetically similar to the proposed development, 3) screening for air
conditioners, refrigeration units, and heat pumps shall be required for all
development on the property, and 4) only one ingress / egress shall be
permitted to 16th Street.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Conditional approval based upon the fact that it is
compatible with existing land-uses and the rezoning of said property helps the
proposed development, as a whole, have less impact on the surrounding
residential uses. The recommended conditions are the same as those recommended
by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation:
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 8
Land Use Designation: Medium Density Residential
Environmental Impacts: The property does not lie within a floodway and floodplain area.
The developer will need an approved drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site
Development permit, if a permit is required.
City Services: Property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The current traffic count is 8,506 trips per day and
will increase to 9,088 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C
(11,800 trips per day) for 13th Avenue.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
South ? A-O (Apartment-Office)
East ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
West ? A-O (Apartment-Office)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is compatible with
existing land-uses.
School Impact None.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along the
east property line of 1328 16th Street. The 3 options under Category C are:
1) 20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs
/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet
2) 10 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear
feet and a wood fence, masonry wall, or earth berm
3) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Forty-six (46) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Division did not receive any
comments concerning this rezoning request.
Additional Information: The neighboring A-O property was rezoned this past fall for the
medical office complex.
Attachments: Location Map
Land Use Map
Planning District 8 Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan