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.com/mpo
STAFF REPORT
ZC0808-7
Applicant: Ralph Fuller
Owner: Same
Location 8150 Fortson Road
Acreage: 5.0 acres
Current Zoning Classification: RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Commercial services
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 compatible with existing
land-uses.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning District 2
Land Use Designation:
Mixed Commercial / Industrial
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 ? GC (General Commercial)
South ? GC (General Commercial)
East ? Railroad Tracks
West ? GC (General Commercial) / RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact No school impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners: Ten (10) property owners within 300 feet were notified of
the rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments
regarding the rezoning request.
Additional Information: None.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 2 Future Land-Use Map
Traffic Report
Attachments