Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Staff Report
ZC0411-1

Applicant
J. Scott McAbee
Owner
Same
Location
3590 Buena Vista Road
Acreage
0.546 acre
Current Zoning Classification
C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION 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 compatible with existing land-uses and it is served

by all city services. The recommended condition is: the property shall be

restricted to offices and a billboard.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Denial based on the fact that it is not consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 10

Land Use Designations: Neighborhood Commercial
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 19,379 trips per day and

will remain at 19,379 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(20,400 trips per day) for Buena Vista Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

South ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
None.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-five (25) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments concerning about

this rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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