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-02-18-0306
Applicant: Wright Wade
Owner: Carol M. Wade
Location 3784 Graham Way
Acreage: 0.26 Acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1)
Current Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Council District: District 5 (Baker)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on compatibility with existing
land uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Approval based on the Staff Report and compatibility with
existing land uses.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Inconsistent
Planning Area E
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: Property is served by all city services
Traffic Impact: No traffic impact.
Surrounding Zoning: North - RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1)
South - SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
East - RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1)
West - RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1)
Reasonableness of Request The request is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact N/A
Buffer Requirements
The site shall include a Category B buffer along all property lines bordered by
the SFR2 zoning district. The 3 options under Category B are:
1) 15 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, under story 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) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Fifty (50) 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: N/A
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