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 1-10-3164
Applicant: Karl Douglass
Owner: Edwards Strategic Investments
Location 1150, 1126, 942, 934, 926, 904, 850, 800, 640, 865, 705, 685 Morris Road
Acreage: 90 acres
Current Zoning Classification: LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4)/
NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Partially Vacant lot/ Manufacturing/ Mobile Home Park
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Homes &
Neighborhood Commercial Uses
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based upon the fact that it is
compatible with existing land uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Approval based upon the fact that it is compatible with
existing land uses. The proposed development will enhance the quality of the
immediate area.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning Area E
Land Use Designation:
Light Manufacturing Industrial/ Single Family Residential
Environmental Impacts: There are portions of the property that 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. *Please
reference project floodway/floodplain map.
City Services: Property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact: This site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus
Consolidate Government for commercial and residential usage.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
South ? GC (General Commercial)/ SFR 3 (Single Family Residential 3)
East ? GC (General Commercial)/ (Single Family Residential 3)
West ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family 2)/ LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact Elementary age students would attend Brewer Elementary School (PK-5),
which has 497 students (capacity: 688). Middle School age students would
attend Richards Middle School (6-8), which has 754 students (capacity: 768).
High school age students would attend Carver High School, which has 930
students (capacity: 1,000).
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed SFR4 development shall have a Category A buffer requirement along
all property lines bordered by the GC zoning district. The 3 options under
Category A are:
1) 5 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory 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: Ninety (90) property owners within 300 feet were notified
of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has received one comment in
favor of the development and one inquiry about the project.
Additional Information: Reference the enclosed maps for exact locations of proposed rezoning
request. The proposed NC (Neighborhood Commercial) and SFR4 (Single Family
Residential 4) development will be required to meet separate buffering
categories. Furthermore, the request is inconsistent with the future land use
map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan however; the proposed development has the
potential to have a positive impact on the immediate area.
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