Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0305-3

Applicant
Charles Land
Owner
Same
Location
North & east of the northeast corner of Whitesville Road and Double Churches

Road
Acreage
59 total acres:

4 acres ? R-1A

47 acres ? A-O

8.2 acres ? R-3A
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential), R-3A (Medium Density Residential), & A-O

(Apartment-Office)
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, it served by water, sewer,

and all City services, and it does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended

conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally using deflector

shields, 2) no external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be permitted along

the property lines bordered by the R-1A zoning district, 3) any external trash

dumpster / compactor shall be visually obstructed by a structure that is

aesthetically similar to the proposed developments, 4) screening for trash

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

shall be required for all development on the property, 5) the proposed A-O and

R-3A areas shall not have direct access to Whitesville Road nor Double Churches

Road, 6) the proposed A-O area shall be restricted to apartments and offices,

and 7) the proposed R-3A area shall be restricted to duplexes.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses and it serves as a transition between C-2 and R-1A. 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: Low Density Residential / General Commercial
Environmental Impacts
Portions of the property lies 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 current goal is to add right turn lanes at the intersection of Whitesville

Road and Double Churches Road. A traffic study is being determined to

accommodate future growth in this area.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential) & R-3B (Patio Home / Zero Lot Line)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Eighty-eight (88) 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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