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-05-17-1070
Applicant: Vincent A. Bell
Owner: Marty Wynn
Location 3641 Norris Road, 068-036-017
Acreage: 2.276 Acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office)
Current Use of Property: Church
Proposed Use of Property: Banquet Facility
Council District: District 5 (Baker)
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: Consistent
Planning Area E
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: Transportation planning did not have count multipliers for this type of
proposed use.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-family 2)
South ? RO (Residential Office) and SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
East ? RO (Residential Office)
West ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
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 SFR2 zoning districts. 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.
30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirty-nine (39) property owners within 300 feet of the
subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning
Department received 3 calls and 2 emails regarding the rezoning.
Additional Information: None
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