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-12-11-3458
Applicant: Perry E. Pate, Jr.
Owner: Perry E. Pate, Sr.
Location 4531 Milgen Road
Acreage: 1.254 acres
Current Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office)
Current Use of Property: Construction company office and warehouse storage
Proposed Use of Property: Apartments and office space
Council District: District 5 (Baker)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that the request is
compatible with existing land uses that are in the area.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that the request is
compatible with existing land uses. The proposed apartments will provide direct
access to the trail for residents. It also could be a catalyst to new
trail-oriented land uses. Light Manufacturing/Industrial is not a
preferable land-use along
the trail. The recommended condition is: Buffers shall be required along all
public Right-of-Ways, subject to the approval of the city.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A.
DRI Rcommendation: N/A.
General Land Use: Inconsistent
Planning Area E
Land Use Designation:
Light Manufacturing 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 ? RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) /
LMI (Light Manufacturing
Industrial)
East ? LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)
West ? GC (General Commercial) / LMI (Light
Manufacturing Industrial)
Reasonableness of Request The request is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
School
11-12 Enrollment
Capacity
Available Space
Anticipated Impact on School
Gentian Elementary School (PK ? 5)
441
513
72
1
Fort Middle School (6 ? 8)
560
650
90
0
Hardaway High School (9 ? 12)
1715
1648
-67
0
Projection
24 Multi-Family Units: 24 x 6% = 1.4 students (3 students)
Anticipate 1 elementary, 0 middle and 0 high school student
Buffer Requiremnts
Buffers shall be required along all public Right-of-Ways, subject to the
approval of the city.
Attitude of Property Owners: Nine (9) property owners within 300 feet of the subject
properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department
received one comment and one inquiry regarding this application.
Additional Information: The applicant is proposing to build 24 ? 2 bedroom units and 4
office spaces (650 Sq. Ft. per office). Also, 54 parking spaces (including 3
handicap spaces).
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning Area E Future Land-Use Map
Traffic Analysis
Site Plan
Proposed Front and Rear Elevations
Attachments