The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
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STAFF REPORT
ZC0701-3
Applicant: Courtney Williams
Owner: Families Housing Initiative, LLC
Location 2410 15th Avenue
Acreage: 0.14 acre
Current Zoning Classification: RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification: NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Vacant commercial building
Proposed Use of Property: Neighborhood grocery
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that although it is
inconsistent with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan, it is
compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by all city services, and it
will not have a negative impact on the transportation network.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with
existing land-uses and this section of 24th Street has historically been the
neighborhood commercial hub of East Highlands.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 8
Land Use Designations: Medium Density 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: Property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network. See Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)
South ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)
East ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)
West ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is compatible with
existing land-uses.
School Impact No school impact.
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:
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: Fifty (50) property owners within 300 feet were notified
of the rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments
concerning the rezoning request.
Additional Information: The existing commercial building was formerly a neighborhood grocery
store.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 8 Future Land-Use Map
Traffic Report
Attachments