Columbus, Georgia
Georgia's First Consolidated Government
Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
fax (706) 653-4016
Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning
- Applicant
- David Cummings
- Owner
- First United Pentecostal Church
- Location
- 3614 Norris Road
- Acreage
- 0.56 acre
- Current Zoning Classification
- 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 compatible
with existing land-uses, it is
served by water, sewer, and
all city services, and it does
not constitute spot zoning. The
recommended conditions
are: 1) all lighting shall be
directed internally
using deflector shields, 2) no
external trash dumpsters
/ compactors shall be
permitted along the
property lines bordered by the R-2 and R-
1A zoning districts, 3) screening for
air
conditioners, refrigeration units, heat pumps,
and dumpsters / compactors
shall be required for all
development on the property, 4) this property
shall be used as an assembly
hall only, and 5) no
alcoholic beverages, gambling, dancing, or
loud music shall be
permitted on the property.
- PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
- Denial based on the fact that it is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
- Fort Benning's Recommendation
- DRI Recommendation
- General Land use
- Property is located in Planning District 7
Land Use Designation: 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 Level Of Service will remain at B (13,600 trips
per day).
- Surrounding Zoning
- North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
South ? R-4 (High Density Residential) & 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 compatible
with
existing land-uses.
- School Impact
- Buffer Requirements
- Attitude of Property Owners
- Thirty-seven (37) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning
request. The Planning Division received one comment with concerns about this
rezoning request.
- Additional Information
- None.
- Attachments
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