Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0306-4

Applicant
Joe Denson
Owner
Joe Denson / Melissa Bible
Location
5114 / 5124 Buena Vista Road
Acreage
1.1 acres
Current Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the

fact that it is consistent with the

future land use maps of

the Comprehensive

Plan, it will not have a negative

impact on the transportation network, and it

does not constitute spot zoning.

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
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 11

Land Use Designation: Low 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 B (18,600 trips

per day) for Buena Vista Road. The current count on Buena Vista Road is 15,400

trips per day.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-3 (Medium Density Residential),

R-1A

(Low Density Residential), & C-3

(General

Commercial)

South ? R-1A (Low Density

Residential)

East ? C-3 (General

Commercial)

West ? C-3 (General Commercial)
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
Seventeen (17) 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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