The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
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STAFF REPORT
ZC0609-1
Applicant: Clifford Spencer
Owner: Mary Jean Howell
Location 6939 Forrest Road
Acreage: 1.05 acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification: SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Single family residential
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: 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.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: 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.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 11
Land Use Designations: Low Density 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 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. Please see Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
South ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
West ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the
future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact This development could have a maximum of 8 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend Forrest Road Elementary, which has 375
students (capacity: 513). Middle school age students would attend Midland
Middle School, which has 1,048 students (capacity: 875). High school age
students would attend Kendrick, which has 1,257 students (capacity: 1,350).
Buffer Requiremnts
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners: Nine (9) property owners within 300 feet were notified of
the rezoning request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments
concerning the rezoning.
Additional Information: None.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 11 Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan
Traffic Report
Attachments