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 9-10-5102
Applicant: Bo Avel
Owner: Lamar Beck
Location 4328 Buena Vista Road and
930 Reynolds Roads
Acreage: 2 acres
Current Zoning Classification: NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Car Wash
Proposed Use of Property: Retail Store
Council District: District 1 (Barnes)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is consistent
with the future land use map of the comprehensive plan and compatible with
existing land uses in the immediate area.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the
future land use map of the comprehensive plan and compatible with existing land
uses in the immediate area.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning Area E
Land Use Designation:
General 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 Plan permit, if a permit is required.
City Services: Property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project will not have a negative impact on the
transportation network.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
South ? RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1)
East ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
West ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact There will not be an impact on the school system in relation to the
rezoning request.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the RMF1 zoning district. The 3 options under
Category A are:
1) 5 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) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirty-three (33) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has not received
comments concerning this request.
Additional Information: None.
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