Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0305-4

Applicant
George Woodruff Co.
Owner
James Outlaw / Fletcher Oil Company
Location
Southeast corner of Whitesville Road and Williams Road
Acreage
6.56 acres
Current Zoning Classification
A-1 (Agricultural)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
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 map 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, and 2) screening for trash dumpsters /

compactors, 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 map of the Comprehensive 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 2

Land Use Designation: General 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 immediate goal is to signalize the intersection of Whitesville Road and

Williams Road. A traffic study is being determined to accommodate future

growth in this area.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? A-1 (Agricultural)

South ? C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? C-3 (General Commercial)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

consistent

with the future land-use map of the

Comprehensive

Plan.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-eight (28) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received comments opposing this rezoning

request.
Additional Information
None.
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