The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
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STAFF REPORT
ZC0808-1
Applicant: Christopher Meacham
Owner: IPS Hilton Estates
Location 3844 Aldridge Road
Acreage: 8.420 acres
Current Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Recycling Collection Center
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that it
is consistent with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan. The
recommended condition is: if said property is used as a recycling collection
center, then said property shall be required to have a wood privacy fence along
the south, east, and west property lines.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is consistent
with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible
with existing land-uses. The recommended condition is the same as that
recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 10
Land Use Designations: Mixed Commercial / Industrial.
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 will not have a negative impact on the
transportation network. Please see Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
South ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
East ? GC (General Commercial)
West ? GC (General Commercial) / RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the
future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact No school impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners: Fifteen (15) property owners within 300 feet were notified
of the rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments
concerning the rezoning.
Additional Information: None
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 10 Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan
Traffic Report
Attachments