Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Staff Report
ZC0305-5

Applicant
Alan Rothschild, Jr.
Owner
Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc.
Location
3603 Weems Road
Acreage
1.96 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

although it is not consistent with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive

Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses, and it is served by water and

sewer.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

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 C (9,700 trips per

day) for Weems Road. The current count on Weems Road is 8,943 trips per day.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)

East ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

compatible

with existing land-uses.
School Impact
Buffer Requirements
Attitude of Property Owners
Nine (9) 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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