Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning

Staff Report
ZC0308-1

Applicant
Wes Driver
Owner
ECJ Enterprises, LLLP
Location
5385, 5389, 5393, 5397, 5401, 5405, 5409, 5413, 5417, & 5421 Schatulga Road
Acreage
9.95 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
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, it does not constitute spot

zoning, and it 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
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 plus an additional condition: deceleration lanes

shall be required as determined by the City Traffic Engineer.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

Land Use Designation: Industrial / Warehousing
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 8,571 trips per day and

will increase to 10,818 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for Schatulga Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East ? M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) & A-1 (Agricultural)

West ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
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
Eight (8) 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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