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Staff Report
ZC0402-3

Applicant
Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
568, 602, 608, & 614 Chesterfield Avenue
Acreage
0.62 total acres
Current Zoning Classification
C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
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 policy statements of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan

(Residential Development policy statements #1, #2, & #3), it is compatible with

existing land-uses, it is consistent with the future land-use map of the South

Lawyers Lane Redevelopment Area, and it served by all City services.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that consistent with the future land-use map of the

South Lawyers Lane Redevelopment Area, it is consistent with policy statements

of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan (Residential Development policy statements #1,

#2, & #3), and it is compatible with existing land-uses
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designations: Low Density Residential / Redevelopment Area
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 current traffic count is 11,793 trips per day and

will increase to 11,836 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for Buena Vista Road. This section of Buena Vista Road

is scheduled for widening, from Brown Avenue to Illges Road, in 2006
Surrounding Zoning
North ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

South ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

East ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

West ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the South Lawyers Lane Redevelopment Plan
School Impact
This development could average about 7 children of various ages. Elementary

age students would attend Brewer Elementary, which has 507 students (capacity:

550). Middle school age students would attend Marshall Middle School, which

has 500 students (capacity: 625). High school age students would attend

Carver, which has 1,337 students (capacity: 1,500).
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall meet a Category A buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty (30) 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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