Columbus, Georgia
Georgia's First Consolidated Government
Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
fax (706) 653-4016
Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning
- Applicant
- Robert George
- Owner
- Same
- Location
- 1423 54th Street
- Acreage
- 0.36 acre
- Current Zoning Classification
- R-2 (Low Density Residential)
- Proposed Zoning Classification
- C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
- Council District
- PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
- The Planning Advisory Commission recommended conditional approval
based on the fact that it is consistent with the future land-use map of the
Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses, it does not
constitute spot zoning, and it will not have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall
be directed internally using deflector shields, 2) no external trash dumpsters
/ compactors shall be permitted along the property lines bordered by the R-2
zoning district, and 3) screening for air conditioners, refrigeration units,
heat pumps, and dumpsters / compactors shall be required.
- PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
- The Planning Division recommends conditional approval based on the fact that it
is consistent with the future land-use map 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 5
Land Use Designation: Mixed Office / 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 Level Of Service will remain at D (11,700 trips
per day). This section of 54th Street will be widened and improved. The
existing driveway does not meet minimum criteria. Interior traffic circulation
will not be met. The ingress and egress will impact the surrounding properties
and streets if the interior circulation criteria cannot be met.
- Surrounding Zoning
- North ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)
South ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
East ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
West ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)
- Reasonableness of Request
- The proposed zoning classification is compatible the existing land-uses.
- School Impact
- Buffer Requirements
- Attitude of Property Owners
- Twenty-nine (29) 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
- This site is east of the railroad tracks; therefore it is appropriate to apply
for commercial zoning per Council?s cut-off line (railroad tracks).
The case originally was heard by the Planning Advisory Commission (PAC) on
December 4, 2002, and was recommended for denial based upon the fact that the
Traffic Engineering Division states that the existing driveway does not meet
minimum criteria. Interior traffic circulation will not be met. The ingress
and egress will impact the surrounding properties and streets if the interior
circulation criteria cannot be met.
Mr. George requested to amend his request and return to the PAC to be
reconsidered. His reason for returning to PAC was based on issues that were
resolved between the applicant and the City Traffic Engineer.
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