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-05-18-0956
Applicant: Jean Ross
Owner: Ross Commercial Properties
Location 4603 17th Avenue
Acreage: 0.21 Acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Rental House
Proposed Use of Property: Parking Lot & Office Expansion
Council District: District 8 (Garrett)
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 F
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: No traffic impact.
Surrounding Zoning: North - SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
South - GC (General Commercial)
East - GC (General Commercial)
West - SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
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 SFR3 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: Forty-Seven (47) property owners within 300 feet of the
subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning
Department received two (2) calls and emails opposing the rezoning.
Additional Information: N/A
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