The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
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STAFF REPORT
ZC0807-1
Applicant: James A. Whitten
Owner: Walter Carter
Location 357-B Brennan Road
Acreage: 0.16 acre
Current Zoning Classification: LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Former VFW / Restaurant
Proposed Use of Property: Banquet facility
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is it is
consistent with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Divisions 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.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning District 10
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.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
South ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
East ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
West ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the
future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact No school impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the LMI zoning district. The 3 options under
Category C are:
1) 20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory 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
3) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Eight (8) property owners within 300 feet were notified of
the rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments
regarding this rezoning request.
Additional Information: None.
Attachments:
Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 10 Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan
Traffic Report
Attachments