Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0111-9

Applicant
Development Authority of Columbus
Owner
Same
Location
Northern portion of the Miller Tract
Acreage
166.88 acres
Current Zoning Classification
A-1 (Agricultural)
Proposed Zoning Classification
M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
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 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) screening for trash

dumpsters / compactors, air conditioners, refrigeration units, and heat pumps

shall be required for all development on the property, 3) access to the

property shall be from Highway 80 only, 4) a deceleration lane shall be

required as determined by the City Traffic Engineer, 5) no access shall be

permitted to Midland Road, 6) a 200 feet wide undisturbed, natural buffer shall

be required along all property lines bordered by the R-1A, R-2, and A-1 zoning

districts, and 7) certain M-1 uses shall be prohibited (see Attachments).
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses and it extends the previous rezoning of the southern portion of the

Miller Tract. 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 4

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 10,209 trips per day and

will increase to 17,501 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain at B

(18,900 trips per day) for Highway 80.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? A-1 (Agricultural)

South ? R-2 (Low Density Residential), M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing), & A-1

(Agricultural)

East ? A-1 (Agricultural)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
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
The proposed development shall have a Category D buffer requirement along the

property lines bordered by the R-1A and R-2 zoning districts. However, the

applicant has requested a 200 feet undisturbed natural buffer along all R-1A,

R-2, and A-1 property lines.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-nine (29) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received several comments supporting this

request and three comments opposing this rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments
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