Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0304-1

Applicant
The Medical Center, Inc.
Owner
The Medical Center Hospital Authority
Location
SE corner of Veterans Parkway & 19th Street
Acreage
4.15 acres
Current Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial) & R-1A (Low

Density

Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
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 maps of the

Comprehensive Plan and the Medical

Center Redevelopment Plan, it is

consistent with a policy statement of

the Comprehensive Plan, it

is compatible with existing

land-uses, and it does not constitute spot

zoning. The recommended

conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be

directed internally using

deflector shields, 2) any external

trash dumpsters / compactors shall be

visually obstructed by a structure

that is aesthetically similar to the

proposed development, and 3) screening

for air conditioners, refrigeration

units, and heat pumps shall be required for

all development on the property.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future

land use maps of the Comprehensive Plan and the Medical Center Redevelopment

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 8

Land Use Designation: Mixed Office / Commercial



Property is located in the Medical Center Redevelopment Area

Land Use Designation: 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 Level Of Service will remain at B (28,500 trips

per day) for Veterans Parkway.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? C-3 (General Commercial) &

A-O

(Apartment-Office)

South ? C-3 (General Commercial)

East - C-3 (General Commercial)

West ? C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

consistent

with the Comprehensive Plan and the

Medical

Center Redevelopment Plan.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Eighteen (18) 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
None.
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