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
ZC0508-7
Applicant: Barnes & Company
Owner: Eberhart Partners
Location 2009 Lockwood Avenue
Acreage: 1.10 acres
Current Zoning Classification: RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Condominiums
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based upon the fact that it is
consistent with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it is
compatible with existing land-uses.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the
future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with
existing land-uses.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 8
Land Use Designations: 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 19,390 trips per day.
Under the current zoning, traffic counts would increase to 19,427 (37 tpd)
trips per day. Under the new zoning, traffic counts will increase to 19,437
(47 tpd) trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C (20,400 trips
per day) for Wynnton Road.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1) & RO (Residential-Office)
South ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
East ? RO (Residential-Office) & RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
West ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the
future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact No school impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed shall have a Category A buffer requirement along all property
lines bordering the RO and NC zoning districts. The 3 options under Category A
are:
1) 5 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear
feet and a wood fence or masonry wall
2) 10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental
grasses per 100 linear feet
3) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirty-three (33) 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 BHAR has approved the aesthetics of this proposed development.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 8 Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan