Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning

Staff Report
ZC0311-5

Applicant
Department of Community Reinvestment
Owner
Columbus Consolidated Government
Location
Beallwood
Acreage
N/A
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 future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan, it is

consistent with policy statements of the Comprehensive Plan (Residential

Development policy statements #1, 2, & 3), and it is compatible with existing

land-uses.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan, it is consistent with policy statements of the

Comprehensive Plan (Residential Development policy statements #1, 2, & 3), 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 Designations: 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.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-3 (Medium Density Residential) &

C-3

(General Commercial)

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

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
Seventy-four (74) 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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