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 3-10-3779
Applicant: Woodruff Company
Owner: National Infantry Foundation
Location 2866 South Lumpkin Road
Acreage: 60.79 total acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification: PMUD (Planned Mixed Use Development)
Current Use of Property: Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property: Retail, office, hotel, live-work, & multi-family residential
Council District: District 7 (Woodson)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based upon the fact that it is
compatible with existing land-uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is
compatible with existing land-uses. The property is not reflected as part of
the city of Columbus in the 2028 Comprehensive Plan because it was a federal
property at the time. The recommended conditions are:
Smoke and noise disclosure statements shall be included in any real estate
documents concerning the subject property.
Future construction on the subject property shall be National Pollutant
Discharge and Elimination System compliant.
The following traffic improvement shall be made along South Lumpkin Road (see
attached site plan for driveway identification numbers);
a. S. Lumpkin Road @ Driveway 3
i. Addition of a NB right turn lane
ii. Addition of a SB left turn lane
iii. Addition of a WB right turn lane
b. S. Lumpkin Road @ Driveway 4
i. Addition of a NB right turn lane
ii. Addition of a SB left turn lane
iii. Addition of a WB right turn lane
c. S. Lumpkin Road @ Driveway 5
i. Addition of a NB right turn lane
ii. Addition of a SB left turn lane
iii. Addition of a westbound right turn lane
4. Traffic improvements along Fort Benning Boulevard shall be determined
through collaboration between Fort Benning and the developers.
5. All Major Amendments shall be adopted (see Attachments).
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: Fort Benning concurs with the rezoning request. The
recommendation is for smoke and noise disclosure statements are included in all
real estate documents and any construction on the subject property shall be in
compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Fort
Benning shall work with the developers regarding access to Fort Benning
Boulevard, as it is federal property and a historic scenic by-way.
DRI Rcommendation: The River Valley Regional Commission has reviewed the project and has found
that the proposed action is in the best interest of the region and therefore of
the state.
General Land Use: This property was owned by the federal government in 2008,
therefore it was not included a property within the boundaries of the city of
Columbus.
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: This site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus
Consolidated Government for commercial and residential usage. The Traffic
Engineering Department shall require the project to adhere to the
recommendations of the Traffic Impact Study concerning intersection traffic
control and lane additions.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? HMI (Heavy Manufacturing Industrial)
South ? GC (General Commercial)
East ? Fort Benning
West ? LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is compatible with
existing land uses. This development is designed to complement the National
Infantry Museum, the proposed Armor Museum and Fort Benning.
School Impact Elementary age students would attend South Columbus Elementary School
(PK-5), which has 456 students (capacity: 588). Middle School age students
would attend Eddy Middle School (6-8), which has 356 students (capacity: 613).
High school age students would attend Spencer High School, which has 796
students (capacity: 950).
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall meet the
buffer requirements for Master Planned
Developments as defined in the UDO.
Attitude of Property Owners: Five (5) property owners within 300 feet were notified of
the rezoning request. The Planning Department has not received any comments
regarding the request.
Additional Information: This development is intended and designed to complement the National
Infantry Museum, the proposed Armor Museum, and Fort Benning.
Attachments: Land Use Map
Planning District C Future Land Use Map
Site Plan
Major Amendments
Attachments