Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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

Staff Report
ZC0503-3

Applicant
Charles Ford
Owner
Ethel Foley
Location
Part of 7209 Williams Hill Road
Acreage
0.36 acre
Current Zoning Classification
RE1 (Residential Estate 1) (old A-1)
Proposed Zoning Classification
SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) (old R-1)
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 Comprehensive Plan and it

is compatible with existing land-uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that is consistent with the future land-use map of

the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land-uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 1

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 9,620 trips per day and

will increase to 9,630 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at B

(11,800 trips per day) for River Road.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

South ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential)

East ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

West ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1) & SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Seven (7) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received a few comments concerning this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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