Columbus, Georgia

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Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning

Staff Report
ZC0509-5

Applicant
Jennifer Baker
Owner
Same
Location
8564 Blackmon Road
Acreage
83.5 acres
Current Zoning Classification
SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RE5 (Residential Estate 5)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based upon the fact that it is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
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.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 3

Land Use Designations: Rural 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
None. No additional traffic will be generated from this property.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

South ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

East ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)

West ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) & RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-seven (27) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received one comment concerning this rezoning

request.
Additional Information
None.
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