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-10-09-2559
Applicant: Don Bowlels/Bill Hart
Owner: Don Bowlels/Bill Hart
Location 8209 Lantern Lane
Acreage: 15.13 acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification: SFR 4 (Single Family Residential 4)
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Home Subdivision
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: Approval based upon the fact that it is consistent with
the future land use map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning Area A
Land Use Designations:
Single Family Residential
Environmental Impacts: The property does 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 ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
South ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
West ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the
future land use map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact This development may average 14 to 27 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend North Columbus Elementary (K-5), which has
669 students (capacity: 675). Middle School age students would attend Veterans
Memorial Middle School (6-8), which has 715 students (capacity: 650). High
school age students would attend Northside High School, which has 1,595
students (capacity: 1,573).
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development may not be required to meet the buffering standards
due to the immediate property being zoned as single family residential.
Attitude of Property Owners: Forty-seven (47) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has received one
opposition comment to the rezoning request.
Additional Information: N/A
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