Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0406-1

Applicant
Rick Norris
Owner
Brace Watson
Location
3900 Fairview Drive
Acreage
0.71 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential) & R-2 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

it is consistent with the future land-use map of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan,

it is consistent with Residential Development policy statement #3, it is not in

a floodplain or floodway, and it served by all City services.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that consistent with the future land-use map of the

1998 Comprehensive Plan, it is consistent with Residential Development policy

statement #3, 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 7

Land Use Designations: 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 current traffic count is 2,458 trips per day and

will decrease to 2,448 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at A

(4,700 trips per day) for Reese Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-2 (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 1-5 children of various ages. Elementary

age students would attend Reese Road Elementary, which has 455 students

(capacity: 500). Middle school age students would attend Fort Middle School,

which has 583 students (capacity: 600). High school age students would attend

Hardaway, which has 1,274 students (capacity: 1,300).
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirements.
Attitude of Property Owners
Forty (40) 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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