Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0405-1

Applicant
Richard Catrett
Owner
Same
Location
Part of 8501 Fortson Road
Acreage
2.0 acres
Current Zoning Classification
A-1 (Agricultural)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

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

1998 Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses and it is

part of the Tompkins Estate, which, as a matter of policy based on prior zoning

cases, has been regarded as Mixed Commercial / Industrial. The recommended

conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally using deflector

shields, 2) screening for trash dumpsters / compactors, air conditioners,

refrigeration units, and heat pumps shall be required for all development on

the property, 3) driveway access shall be determined by the City Traffic

Engineer, 4) a deceleration lane and / or a left turn lane shall be required as

determined by the City Traffic Engineer, and 5) no direct access shall be

permitted to Fortson Road.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses and it continues the trend of previous rezonings of the former

Tompkins Estate. The recommended conditions are the same as those recommended

by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

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 6,083 (Williams

Road-Lloyd Road) trips per day and will increase to 6,192 (Williams Road-Lloyd

Road) trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at B (7,900 trips per

day) for Williams Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? A-1 (Agricultural)

South ? A-1 (Agricultural)

East ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

West ? A-1 (Agricultural)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses and it

would be consistent with the future land-use map of the proposed 2003

Comprehensive Plan update, if approved.
School Impact
None.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirements.
Attitude of Property Owners
Five (5) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments concerning about

this rezoning request.
Additional Information
This lot is part of the Tompkins Estate. Planning Division policy since 2000

has been to regard these lots as Mixed Commercial / Industrial concerning

future land-use. The topography and the rock prevent this area from being

developed as low density residential. It also has vital access to JR Allen

Parkway and I-185 and borders industrial uses.
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