Columbus, Georgia

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

Staff Report
ZC0407-6

Applicant
Steve Cannon
Owner
Same / Kristin Lowe / Sue Anne Rathel
Location
5220 Boyd Drive
Acreage
0.61 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-2 (Low 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 1998 Comprehensive Plan,

it is compatible with existing land-uses, and it will not have a negative

impact on the transportation network.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that consistent with the future land-use map of the

1998 Comprehensive Plan 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 6

Land Use Designations: Low Density Residential
Environmental Impacts
The property does 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 3,894 trips per day and

will increase to 3,923 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at A

(8,200 trips per day) for Warm Springs Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
This development could average about 1-5 children of various ages. Elementary

age students would attend Gentian Elementary, which has 448 students (capacity:

500). Middle school age students would attend Fort Middle School, which has

583 students (capacity: 600). High school age students would attend Hardaway,

which has 1,274 students (capacity: 1,300).
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirements.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-four (24) 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
None.
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