The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116
Fax (706) 653-4120
Website: www.columbusga.org/planning
STAFF REPORT
REZN-11-17-2181
Applicant: Easter Seals West Georgia, INC
Owner: Easter Seals West Georgia, INC
Location 2591 Double Churches Road, 073-016-014
Acreage: +- 2.043 Acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office) with Conditions
1. To increase parking spaces to 79.
2. To reduce the rear yard setback to 20ft.
3. To reduce the side buffer requirements (Type C ? Option 2) to 6.5 feet for a
length of approximately 100ft.
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Adult Special Needs Facility
Council District: District 2 (Davis)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the staff report
and compatibility with existing land uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on compatibility with existing
land uses.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Consistent
Planning Area A
Environmental Impacts: The property does not lie within the 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: Average Annual Daily Trips (AADT) is projected to be 27 trips if used
for day care center. The Level of Service (LOS) will remain at level C.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RO (Residential Office)
South ? RO (Residential Office)
East ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
West ? RO (Residential Office)
Reasonableness of Request The request is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact N/A
Buffer Requirements
The site shall include a Category C buffer along all property lines bordered by
the SFR1 zoning district. The 3 options under Category C are:
1) 20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, under story trees, and shrubs
/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet.
2) 10 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear
feet and a wood fence or masonry wall.
3) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirty-four (34) property owners within 300 feet of the
subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning
Department received no calls and emails regarding the rezoning.
Additional Information: This is an expansion of the current Easter Seals Facility.
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