Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0303-3

Applicant
Don Bowles, Inc. / Bill Hart, Inc.
Owner
Scott Ammerman
Location
1150, 1156, & 1166 Double Churches Road
Acreage
14.384 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-2 (Low Density Residential)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

fact that it is consistent with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive

Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses, and it does not constitute spot

zoning. The recommended conditions are: 1) the existing lake and its major

characteristics shall not be reduced to less than 1.5 acres and 2) a minimum of

one acre shall be preserved as green space.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional 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. The recommended conditions are the same as those recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designation: 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 Level Of Service will increase to a low B (6,500

trips per day) for Double Churches Road. The current daily traffic count for

Double Churches Road is 3,383 trips per day (would increase to 4,183 trips per

day).
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & R-1 (Low

Density Residential)

East ? R-1 (Low Density Residential), R-2 (Low Density Residential), and C-2

(Neighborhood Shopping)

West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Ten (10) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received one comment opposing this rezoning

request.
Additional Information
The PAC approved this case by a vote of five to one.
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