The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116
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Website: www.columbusga.org/planning
STAFF REPORT
ZC0901-3
Applicant: Wade Jordan
Owner: Wade Jordan
Location 5064 Warm Springs Road
Acreage: 0.6 acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR 1(Single Family Residential 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office)
Current Use of Property: Home
Proposed Use of Property: Office
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based upon the fact that it is
consistent with the future land-use map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is
consistent with the future land-use map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan. The
recommended conditions are: 1) access to the subject property shall be limited
to Warm Springs Road; 2) storage of vehicles, equipment, materials, or
chemicals shall not be permitted in the rear yard; and 3) Option 3 of the
Category C Buffer requirements shall not apply to this rezoning request.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning Area B
Land Use Deisgnations: Mixed Use
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 expected to not have a negative impact on the
transportation network.
Surrounding Zoning: North - RO (Residential Office)
South - RO (Residential Office)
East - SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
West - RO (Residential Office)
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 Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by SFR3 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) Option 3 shall not apply to this rezoning request (30 feet undisturbed
natural buffer).
Attitude of Property Owners: Forty-two (42) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department did recieve one
inquiry concerning this rezoning request.
Additional Information: Option 3 of the Category C Buffer Requirement is not a feasible
option since the rear yard is predominantly vacant of any natural, significant
plant growth.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning Area B Future Land-Use Map
Traffic Study
Attachments