AN ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia; this amendment changes certain boundaries of a district
located at 5388 Veterans Parkway from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District to
GC (General Commercial) District.
THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY ORDAINS:
That the Zoning Atlas on file with the Planning Division of the Department of
Community and Economic Development be, and the same is hereby amended by
changing the following described property from NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
District to GC (General Commercial) District:
All that tract and parcel of land situate, lying and being in the State of
Georgia, County of Muscogee, and City of Columbus, and being in Land Lot 55 of
the 8th District of said county, and being known and designated as ALL OF
PARCEL 1, SURVEY FOR WINDSOR CORPORATION, as said parcel is shown upon a map or
plat dated October 24, 1977, made by Moon, Meeks, & Patrick, Inc., Civil
Engineers, and recorded in Plat Book 65, Folio 98, in the Office of the Clerk
of the Superior Court of Muscogee County, to which reference is made for the
particular dimensions of the property herein conveyed.
The above-described property is being rezoned with the following condition:
The following uses shall be prohibited:
Auto/Truck Paint and Body Shop
Auto/Truck Rental
Auto/Truck Repair, Major
Auto/Truck Repair, Minor
Auto/Truck Sales, New and Used
Auto/Truck Service Station
Auto/Truck Tire Sales and Installation
Auto/Truck Upholstery Shop
Auto, Vehicle and Truck Storage and Maintenance Facility
Boat, Trailer and Marine Sales
Convenience Store with Gas Sales
Farm Equipment Sales and Service
Flea Market
Kennel, Boarding and Breeding
Lawnmower Sales and Service
Tattoo and Body Piercing Shop
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia
held on the ???8th day of May, 2007; introduced a second time at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the day of ___ , 2007 and
adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of members of said
Council.
Councilor Allen voting _______
Councilor Anthony voting _______
Councilor Baker voting _______
Councilor Barnes voting _______
Councilor Davis voting _______
Councilor Henderson voting _______
Councilor Hunter voting _______
Councilor McDaniel voting _______
Councilor Pugh voting _______
Councilor Woodson voting _______
___________________________ _________________________
TINY B. WASHINGTON JIM WETHERINGTON
CLERK OF COUNCIL MAYOR
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.com/mpo
STAFF REPORT
ZC0703-3
Applicant: Robert Flournoy / Murray Calhoun III
Owner: Robert Flournoy / Murray Calhoun III / Karla Davidson
Location 5388 Veterans Parkway
Acreage: 0.98 acre
Current Zoning Classification: NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Offices
Proposed Use of Property: Offices & employment agency
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Conditional approval based on the fact that
consistent with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan it is
compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended condition is: the attached
uses shall be prohibited on the property. See attachment.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent
with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with
existing land-uses, and it is in an area suited for city-wide and regional
commercial 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 5
Land Use Designations: General Commercial
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. See Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial) / SFR3 (Single Family
Residential 3)
South ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
East ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
West ? GC (General Commercial) / NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
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
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement 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, 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) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Fifteen (15) property owners within 300 feet were notified
of the rezoning request. The Planning Department received one comment
concerning the rezoning request.
Additional Information: None.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 5 Future Land-Use Map
Prohibited Uses
Site Plan
Traffic Report
Attachments