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 1-10-3304
Applicant: Billy White
Owner: New Testament Church
Location 2550 Wynnton Road
Acreage: 3.96 acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office)
Current Use of Property: Place of Worship
Proposed Use of Property: Place of Worship
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan of 2028.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan of 2028.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning Area D
Land Use Designation:
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 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 ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family 2)
South ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
East ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
West ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family 2)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact There will be no school impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the SFR3 zoning districts. The 3 options under
Category C are:
20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, under story trees, and shrubs /
ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet
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: Forty-five (45) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has received two
inquiries about the rezoning request.
Additional Information: The applicant, on behalf of New Testament Church, is requesting to
rezone the subject property to RO (Residential Office). The proposed zoning
will permit the church to construct a sign with more height and square-footage
fronting on Wynnton Road. Please reference the sign renderings for dimensions
and location.
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