AN ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia; this amendment changes certain boundaries of a district
located on part of the southern portion of 7401 Blackmon Road from SFR1 (Single
Family Residential 1) District to RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) District.
THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY ORDAINS:
That the Zoning Atlas on file with the Planning Division of the
Department of Community and Economic Development be, and the same is hereby
amended by changing the following described property from SFR1 (Single Family
Residential 1) District to RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) District:
All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being part of Land Lot 3,
9th District, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, being 13.71 acres and being
more particularly described as follows:
To reach the POINT OF BEGINNING of the property herein conveyed, commence at
the common land lot corner of Land Lots 2, 3, 30 and 31 of the 9th District,
Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia and from some said common land lot corner
run thence south 02? 33' 13" east, a distance of 598.91 feet to an iron pin,
which iron pin marks the POINT OF BEGINNING of the property herein described,
running thence south 02? 33' 13" east, a distance of 1,356.59 feet to an iron
pin, running thence north 74? 26' 13" west, a distance of 81.32 feet to an iron
pin, running thence north 09? 06' 53" west, a distance of 185.88 feet to an
iron pin, running thence north 55? 57' 38" west, a distance of 109.57 feet to
an iron pin, running thence north 32? 46' 55" west, a distance of 150.20 feet
to an iron pin, running thence north 14? 05' 55" west, a distance of 115.23
feet to an iron pin, running thence north 51? 46' 55" west, a distance of
152.80 feet to an iron pin, running thence north 45? 19' 55" west, a distance
of 231.05 feet to an iron pin, running thence north 65? 10' 55" west, a
distance of 89.95 feet to an iron pin, running thence north 15? 46' 55" west, a
distance of 146.75 feet to an iron pin, running thence north 15? 41' 05" east,
a distance of 76.61 feet to an iron pin, running thence north 71? 04' 55" west,
a distance of 123.50 feet to an iron pin, running thence north 17? 47' 55"
west, a distance of 137.43 feet to an iron pin, running thence north 59? 02'
05" east, a distance of 141.81 feet to an iron pin, running thence north 81?
05' 05" east, a distance of 102.43 feet to an iron pin, running thence north
24? 11' 05" east, a distance of 118.28 feet to an iron pin, running thence
north 87? 33' 05" east, a distance of 134.81 feet to an iron pin, running
thence south 71? 22' 37" east, a distance of 121.34 feet to an iron pin,
running thence south 74? 01' 08" east, a distance of 133.92 feet to an iron
pin, running thence north 73? 06' 58" east, a distance of 86.38 feet to an iron
pin, running thence north 73? 07' 06" east, a distance of 61.92 feet to an iron
pin, which marks the POINT OF BEGINNING.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
31st day of July, 2007; introduced a second time at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the ________ day of ________, 2007 and
adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of _______ members of said
Council.
Councilor Allen voting _______
Councilor Anthony voting _______
Councilor Baker voting _______
Councilor Barnes voting _______
Councilor Davis voting _______
Councilor Henderson voting _______
Councilor Hunter voting _______
Councilor McDaniel voting _______
Councilor Pugh voting _______
Councilor Woodson voting _______
____________________________ ____________________________
Tiny B. Washington Jim Wetherington
Clerk of Council Mayor
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.com/mpo
STAFF REPORT
ZC0705-3
Applicant: Woodmont Properties, LLC
Owner: Elizabeth Heard
Location Part of southern portion of 7401 Blackmon Road
Acreage: 13.71 acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
Current Use of Property: Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property: Apartments
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is consistent
with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it will not have a
negative impact on the transportation network.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the
future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with
existing land-uses.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 2
Land Use Designation: Mixed Office / High Density Residential
Environmental Impacts: The property does 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. See Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
South ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
East ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) & SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
West ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the
future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact This development could average about 10 to 15 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend Midland Academy, which has 404 students
(capacity: 588). Middle School age students would attend Blackmon Road Middle
School, which has 779 students (capacity: 775). High school age students would
attend Shaw, which has 1,094 students (capacity: 1,350).
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category B buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the SFR3 zoning district. The 3 options under
Category B are:
1) 15 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs
/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet
2) 10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental
grasses per 100 linear feet and a wood fence or masonry wall
3) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirty-eight (38) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department received several
comments opposing the rezoning and one comment supporting the rezoning.
Additional Information: None.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 2 Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan
Traffic Report
Attachments