Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0406-7

Applicant
Ralph Austin
Owner
C.S. Austin, LLC
Location
3402 6th Avenue
Acreage
0.23 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended conditions

are: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally using deflector shields, 2)

screening for trash dumpsters / compactors, air conditioners, refrigeration

units, and heat pumps shall be required for all development on the property,

and 3) driveway access shall be determined by the City Traffic Engineer.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses and it is a commercial building. The recommended conditions are the

same as those recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 5

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 2,595 trips per day and

will decrease to 2,531 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at A

(3,900 trips per day) for 35th Street.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

South ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

East ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

West ? R-4 (High Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
None.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all

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
Forty (40) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received one comment supporting this rezoning

request.
Additional Information
None.
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