Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0307-4

Applicant
Scott Jones & Tiger Creek Development
Owner
Jewel Berry
Location
5619 & 5627 Hodges Drive
Acreage
3.3 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

although it is not consistent with the future land use map of the Comprehensive

Plan, it is consistent with policy statements of the Comprehensive Plan, it is

compatible with existing land-uses, it served by water and sewer, and it does

not constitute spot zoning.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with a policy statement of the

Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land-uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 3

Land Use Designation: Low Density Residential
Environmental Impacts
The property does 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 12,143 trips per day and

will increase to 12,373 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for Miller Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

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

West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

compatible

with existing land-uses.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-one (21) 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
This area has been identified by the Planning Division as an area in

transition. The current future land-use designation for the area is Low

Density Residential. Staff has identified the area as being amended to Medium

Density Residential. Many of the lots in the area are over 1acre but have R-3

size homes (@ 1,200 SF) located on the properties. When these properties

become available, the trend in the area is to request higher densities. Due to

the urban nature of the area, Medium Density Residential is a reasonable

transition.
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