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-06-18-1137
Applicant: George Mize
Owner: Synovus Trust Company, NA, Trustee
Location Old Guard Road
Acreage: 57.3 Acres
Current Zoning Classification: RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office)
Current Use of Property: Vacant / Undeveloped / Raw Land
Proposed Use of Property: Multifamily (256 Units)
Council District: District 2 (Davis)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the Staff Report and
compatibility with existing land uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Approval based on compatibility with existing land uses.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Inconsistent
Planning Area A
Environmental Impacts: The property does not lie within the 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: Average Annual Daily Trips (ADDT) is projected to increase by 851 trips
if used for multifamily. The Level of Service (LOS) will remain at level B.
Surrounding Zoning: North - RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
South - SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)[Northside High School]
East - RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
West - PMUD (Planned Mixed Use Development)
Reasonableness of Request The request is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact N/A
Buffer Requirements
The site shall include a Category C buffer along all property lines bordered by
the RE1 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) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Fifty-five (55) property owners within a half mile of the
subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning
Department received no calls and emails regarding the rezoning. Notification
distance is normally 300 feet.
Additional Information: Veterans Parkway (Moon Road to Hancock Road) is currently under
construction and is set to be completed by end of 2019.
Attachments:
Aerial Land Use Map
Location Map
Zoning Map
Existing Land Use Map
Future Land Use Map
Site Plan
Traffic Analysis
Old Guard Road / Veterans Parkway Intersection Map
Attachments:
Attachments