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-04-17-0663
Applicant: Chi Alpha of Columbus
Owner: Estate of Margaret K. Whitley
Location 4008 University Avenue, 069-023-033
Acreage: 0.41 Acres
Current Zoning Classification: RMF2 (Residential Multi-family 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office)
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Muti-family Residential
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: Approval based on compatibility with existing land uses.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Consistent
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: Traffic Impact will increase on University Avenue by 20 trips daily if
it is developed as a single family dwelling. Traffic impact would increase by
27 trips daily if developed as a multi-family use.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-family 2)
South ? RO (Residential Office)
East ? GC (General Commercial)
West ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request The request is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact N/A
Buffer Requirements
The site shall include a Category C buffer along all property lines bordered by
the GC and NC 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.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirteen (13) property owners within 300 feet of the
subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning
Department received zero calls and zero emails regarding the rezoning.
Additional Information: None
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