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-02-16-0382
Applicant: George W. Mize, JR
Owner: Big Creek Properties, LLC & Land/Grove, LLC
Location Parts of 7808 Whitesville Road & 1419 Double Churches Road,
191-033-007, 191-033-002
Acreage: 5.6 Acres
Current Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office) with conditions to have only apartments
and offices & NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office) with removal of conditions to have only
apartments and offices.
Current Use of Property: Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property: Senior assisted living facility
Council District: District 2 (Davis)
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 A
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: Properties are served by all city services.
Traffic Impact: This rezoning request will not change the level of service (LOS) from
its current level of B. This development will increase traffic on Whitesville
Road by 382 annual average daily trips (AADT).
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RO (Residential Office)
South ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
East ? RO (Residential Office)
West ?RO (Residential Office)
Reasonableness of Request The request is compatible with existing land-uses. Areas
within and around Double Churches Road and Whitesville Road should be able to
provide services to meet this complex?s needs.
School Impact N/A
Buffer Requirements
The site will not require buffers because all parcels abutting it are NC or RO.
Attitude of Property Owners: Five (5) property owners within 300 feet of the subject
properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department
received no calls and emails regarding the rezoning.
Additional Information: None at this time.
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