The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116
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Website: www.columbusga.org/planning
STAFF REPORT
REZN-02-16-0380
Applicant: Robert T. Flournoy
Owner: Robert T. Flournoy
Location 4651 & 4647 Milgen Road, 083-044-002, 083-044-001A
Acreage: 1.819 acres
Current Zoning Classification: LMI (Light Manufacturing and Industrial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Retail shopping center
Council District: District 5 (Baker)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the staff report and
compatibility with existing land uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Conditional approval based on compatibility with existing
land uses and development trends within the area around Cooper Creek Park.
Condition shall be a 10 foot buffer to be provided along the rear property line
facing the Fall Line Trace trail. The buffer shall consist of a fence with 2
deciduous large maturing trees per 100 lineal feet and 20 shrubs and ornamental
grasses per 100 lineal feet.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Inconsistent
Planning Area E
Future Land Use: Light Manufacturing
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: Properties are served by all city services.
Traffic Impact: This rezoning request will not change the level of service (LOS) from
its current level of D. This development will increase traffic on Milgen Road
by 115 annual average daily trips (AADT).
This site shall meet the Codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for commercial usage.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? LMI (Light Manufacturing and Industrial)
South ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
East ? LMI (Light Manufacturing and Industrial)
West ?LMI (Light Manufacturing and Industrial)
Reasonableness of Request The request is compatible with existing land-uses. Areas
within and around Cooper Creek Park are developing into a regional tennis
complex. This development would provide needed services for the complex
outside of current service providers within Cooper Creek.
School Impact N/A
Buffer Requirements
Standard Buffer Requirements The site shall include a Category C buffer
along all property lines bordered by the LMI zoning districts. The 3 options
under Category C are:
1) 20 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) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Conditional Buffer Requirements
A 10 foot buffer shall be provided along the rear property line facing
the Fall Line Trace trail. The buffer shall consist of a fence with 2
deciduous large maturing trees per 100 lineal feet and 20 shrubs and ornamental
grasses per 100 lineal feet.
Attitude of Property Owners: Fifteen (15) 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
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan
Attachments