The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116
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Website: www.columbusga.org/planning
STAFF REPORT
REZN-09-2054
Applicant: David Erickson
Owner: Dortch Homplace, LLC
Location 6001 Warm Springs Road
Acreage: 13.025 acres
Current Zoning Classification: RE1 (Residential Estate1)/
RO (Residential Office) with conditions
Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office) with conditions
Current Use of Property: Vacant Lot
Proposed Use of Property: Sonoma Point Town Homes
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that it
is compatible with existing land-uses.The recommended conditions are: all lots
not fronting on a public street shall front on a private street. A site plan
is attached.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is
compatible with existing land uses. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lots
not fronting on a public street shall front on a private street. A site plan
is attached; 2) side setbacks shall apply to end units only; 3) rear setbacks
shall be a minimum of 25 feet.4) A Home Owners Association shall be established
for this property.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning Area B
Land Use Designation:
Neighborhood Commercial/ Mixed Use
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 Plan 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.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RO (Residential Office)
South ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial) / SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
East ? RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1) / SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
West ? RO (Residential Office)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact This development could average 5 to 10 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend Midland Academy, which has 582 students
(capacity: 588). Middle School age students would attend Blackmon Road Middle
School, which has 828 students (capacity: 875). High school age students would
attend Shaw, which has 1,290 students (capacity: 1,350).
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the RMF1 zoning district. The 3 options under
Category C are:
20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs /
ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet
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: Fifty-four (54) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has received 2 phone
calls inquiring about the rezoning request.
Additional Information: Sonoma Town Home Project will consist of 100 units. Lots without
public street frontage shall have access via a private street. Private street
requirements are defined in the UDO. A homeowners association will maintain
the private streets.
Attachments:
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