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 9-10-5110
Applicant: Chuck McClure
Owner: Grayhawk Homes, Inc.
Location 7007 Hunter Hill Court
Acreage: 0.1503 acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Proposed Zoning Classification: SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) w/ conditions
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Council District: District 4 (Pugh)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that it
is consistent with the future land use map of the comprehensive plan and
compatible with existing land uses in the immediate area. The recommended
condition is the minimum lot size shall be 6,500 square-feet.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is
consistent with the future land use map of the comprehensive plan and
compatible with existing land uses in the immediate area. The recommended
condition shall be the same as recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning Area E
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 Plan permit, if a permit is required.
City Services: Property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project is expected to not have a negative impact on the
transportation network.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
South ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
East ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
West ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact There will not be an impact on the school system in relation to the
rezoning request.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall not be required to install a buffer along the
property lines bordering SFR2 and SFR3 zoning districts.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirty-three (33) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has not received any
comments in opposition to this request.
Additional Information: Please reference the aerial map attached to the report. The
single-family residence located at 7005 Hunter Hill Court is encroaching on the
subject property. As a result the square-footage of the subject property does
not meet the minimum lot size requirements for the SFR3 zoning district in
order to be legal conforming lot.
The applicant is requesting to rezone property located at 7007 Hunter Hill
Court to SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) with a condition to permit a
minimum lot size of 6,500 square feet. The applicant is proposing to re-plat
the lot in order to build a single-family residence.
The Unified Development Ordinance requires a minimum lot size of 7,500
square-feet for SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) Zoning Districts.
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