Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0403-2

Applicant
Charles Wynn
Owner
Estate of Edward Sherald
Location
1611 & 1613 43rd Street
Acreage
0.52 acre
Current Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
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 compatible with existing land-uses and will not have a negative

impact on the transportation network. The recommended conditions are: 1) all

lighting shall be directed internally using deflector shields, 2) screening for

trash dumpsters / compactors, air conditioners, refrigeration units, and heat

pumps shall be required for all development on the property, and 3) driveway

access shall be determined by the City Traffic Engineer.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Denial based on the fact that it is not consistent with the future land-use map

of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

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 4,078 trips per day and

will increase to 4,365 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at A

(3,900 trips per day) for 17th Avenue.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

South ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

East ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

West ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
None.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement. The 3

options under Category C are:

1) 20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs

/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet

2) 10 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear

feet and a wood fence, masonry wall, or earth berm

3) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-three (33) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received one comment at PAC opposing this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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