Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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

Staff Report
ZC0309-2

Applicant
Planning Division
Owner
Columbus Consolidated Government
Location
2818 8th Street, et al.
Acreage
2.88 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential) / C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-3A (Medium Density Residential) / R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
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 and the East Wynnton Redevelopment Plan, it is consistent with policy

statements of the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses,

and it does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended condition is:

joint-use driveways shall be required as 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 condition is the same as that recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designation: Redevelopment Area



Property is located in the East Wynnton Redevelopment Area

Land Use Designation: Single family 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 service
Traffic Impact
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the

transportation network. The current traffic count is 11,793 trips per day and

will increase to 11,889 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for Buena Vista Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-3 (Medium Density Residential)

South ? R-4 (High Density Residential) & C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

East ? R-3 (Medium Density Residential) & R-4 (High Density Residential)

West ? 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
Thirty-six (36) 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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