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
ZC0412-2
Applicant: Wayne & Angela Williams
Owner: Same
Location 5124 Buena Vista Road
Acreage: 0.42 acre
Current Zoning Classification: R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification: C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Single family residential
Proposed Use of Property: Day care center
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: The Planning Advisory Commission recommends
conditional approval based upon the fact that it is compatible with existing
land-uses and it is served by all City services. The recommended conditions
are: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally, 2) no trash dumpsters /
compactors shall be located along the west and south property lines, and 3) the
property shall be used as a day care center only.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible
with existing land-uses and it be reverting back to its original zoning, which
was changed to R-1A in 2003. 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 11
Land Use Designations: Low 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 14,678 trips per day and
will increase to 14,726 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at B
(13,600 trips per day) for Buena Vista Road.
Surrounding Zoning:
North ? R-3 (Medium Density Residential),
R-1A
(Low Density Residential), & C-3
(General
Commercial)
South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
East ? C-3 (General Commercial)
West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is compatible with
existing land-uses.
School Impact No school impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along the
west and south property lines. 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: Twenty-six (26) 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 previous owners rezoned this property from C-3 (General
Commercial) to R-1A (Low Density Residential) in 2003.
Attachments: Location Map
Land Use Map
Planning District 11 Future Land-Use Map
Floor Plan