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-8-14-1836
Applicant: Don Bowles
Owner: Rusty Love
Location 5301 Morris Avenue
Acreage: 0.33
Current Zoning Classification: SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification: SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4)
Current Use of Property: Single family residential
Proposed Use of Property: Same
Council District: 8 (McDaniel)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that the request is
consistent with the future land-use map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan and
compatible with existing land uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that the request is consistent
with the future land-use map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan and compatible with
existing land uses.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Consistent
Planning Area F
Land-Use Designation:
Single Family Residential
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: The property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact: This rezoning request does not anticipate generating a negative impact
on the transportation network.
This site shall meet the Codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for residential usage.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
South ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
West ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed use is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirements.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirty-six (36) property owners within 300 feet of the
subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning
Department received comments supporting the rezoning request.
Additional Information: N/A
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan
Attachments