Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0407-7

Applicant
James Evans
Owner
Charles Money / Scott & Buffy Money
Location
7836, 7932, & 7936 Shinn Drive
Acreage
3.54 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-3B (Patio Homes / Zero Lot Line)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends denial based upon the fact that

although it is consistent with the future land-use map of the 1998

Comprehensive Plan, it will have a negative impact on schools.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that consistent with the future land-use map of the

1998 Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land-uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

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 6,083 trips per day and

will increase to 6,284 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at B

(7,900 trips per day) for Williams Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-3B (Patio Homes / Zero Lot Line) & R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-3B (Patio Homes / Zero Lot Line)

East ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential) & R-1 (Low Density Residential)

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

of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
This development could average about 15-25 children of various ages.

Elementary age students would attend Double Churches Elementary, which has 847

students (capacity: 625). Middle school age students would attend Double

Churches Middle School, which has 883 students (capacity: 675). High school

age students would attend Northside, which has 1,306 students (capacity:

1,200).
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirements.
Attitude of Property Owners
Forty-nine (49) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received several comments opposing this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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