Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0303-1

Applicant
Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc.
Owner
Jacob Williams
Location
4831 13th Avenue
Acreage
0.16 acre
Current Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based

upon the fact that it is

consistent with the

Comprehensive Plan and it is

compatible with existing

land-uses.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with 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 5

Land Use Designation: 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 Level Of Service will remain at C (27,900 trips

per day) for Veterans Parkway.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? C-3 (General Commercial)

South ? R-3 (Medium Density Residential)

East - R-3 (Medium Density Residential) & C-3 (General Commercial)

West ? R-3 (Medium Density Residential) & C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible

with

existing land-uses.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-nine (39) 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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