Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0307-8

Applicant
Developers-Investors, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
SW corner of Veterans Parkway & Turnberry Lane
Acreage
12.53 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 conditional 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, and it

is served by all City services. The recommended conditions are: 1) all

lighting shall be directed internally using deflector shields, 2) any external

trash dumpsters / compactors shall be visually obstructed by a structure that

is aesthetically similar to the proposed development, 3) no external trash

dumpsters / compactors shall be located along the property lines bordered by

the R-1 zoning district, 4) screening for air conditioners, refrigeration

units, and heat pumps shall be required for all development on the property, 5)

no direct access shall be permitted to Veterans Parkway or Turnberry Lane

except for construction traffic, and 6) all access to the site shall be

accessed internally from the existing apartments.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional 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, and it is compatible with existing land-uses. The

recommended conditions are the same as those recommended by the Planning

Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designation: Medium Density Residential & Neighborhood Commercial
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 10,586 trips per day and

will increase to 11,551 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for Veterans Parkway.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & A-O (Apartment-Office)

East ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)
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
Eleven (11) 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
The proposed apartments will be an addition to Lullwater at Maple Ridge

apartments.
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