Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0412-1

Applicant
Daniel & Susan Smith
Owner
Same
Location
5700 Billings Road
Acreage
13 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-1 (Agricultural)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

it is compatible with existing land-uses and it is served by all City services.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and it

will make an existing, non-conforming use into a conforming use.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 3

Land Use Designations: 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 current traffic count is 11,088 trips per day and

will increase to 11,113 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at C

(11,800 trips per day) for Miller Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential) & C-3 (General Commercial)

South ? Billings Road, Gateway Road, and Manchester Expressway

East ? Gateway Road and Manchester Expressway

West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Nineteen (19) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received two comments supporting and one

comment opposing this rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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