The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
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STAFF REPORT
ZC0804-4
Applicant: Rosetta Demming
Owner: Rosetta Demming
Location 5032 Buena Vista Road
Acreage: 4.70 acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RMF1 (Residential Muli-Family 1)
Current Use of Property: Single Family Residence
Proposed Use of Property: Apartments
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that the current
zoning is compatible with existing land-uses.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Denial based on the fact that the proposed use is
inconsistent with the surrounding single-family residential zonings and there
are concerns regarding the narrowness of the lot and the ability to have a
cohesive development capable of utilizing a full deceleration lane.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning District 11
Land Use Designation:
Park/Recreation
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 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 ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
South ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
West ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is consistent with
existing land uses.
School Impact No school impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category B buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the SFR3 & SFR2 zoning district. The 3 options
under Category B are:
1) 15 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: Twenty five (25) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive any
comments regarding the rezoning request.
Additional Information: N/A
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 11 Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan
Traffic Report
Attachments