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 1-10-3161
Applicant: Andy Hartin
Owner: N. Michelle Hartin
Location 3604 Hamilton Road
Acreage: .25 Acres
Current Zoning Classification: RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification: NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Professional Business Office
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that it
is compatible with existing land uses in the area. The Planning Advisory
Commission recommended the request reflect NC (Neighborhood Commercial) for
this property as opposed to GC (General Commercial) in keeping consistent with
the adjoining neighborhood commercial zoned properties.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Denial based upon the fact that the request is
inconsistent with the 2028 Comprehensive Plan. Furthermore, ingress/egress to
the site will need to be upgraded to commercial standards. The access drive to
the rear parking area will need to accommodate two-way commercial traffic.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning Area D
Land Use Designation: Single Family Residential
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 is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network
Surrounding Zoning: North ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
South ? RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1)
East ? RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1)
West ? GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact There will be no impact on neighboring schools.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the RMF1 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: Thirty-six (36) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has received not
received any phone calls in opposition to the rezoning request.
Additional Information: The applicant has submitted a letter requesting to amend the Future
Land Use Map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan to allow Commercial Zoning on the
subject property. The ingress/egress to the site will need to be upgraded to
commercial standards. The access drive to the rear parking area will need to
accommodate two-way commercial traffic.
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