Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0304-4

Applicant
Ben Billings
Owner
Same
Location
Northeast side of Blackmon Road, 1,094 feet north of Warm Springs Road
Acreage
51.94 acres
Current Zoning Classification
A-1 (Agricultural
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-2 (Low Density Residential
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

it is consistent with a policy statement of the Comprehensive Plan and it is

compatible with existing land-uses.

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: General Commercial and 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 A (4,700 trips per

day) for Blackmon Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? J.R. Allen Parkway

South ? A-O (Apartment-Office) & R-3B (Patio Homes / Zero Lot Line)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? A-1 (Agricultural)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

compatible

with existing land-uses.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-seven (27) 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
None.
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