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
ZC0707-1
Applicant: Woodruff Brokerage Company
Owner: Calvin Koonce
Location 8301 Veterans Parkway
Acreage: 19.268 acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Commercial / retail
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible
with existing land-uses and it is the highest and best use of the property.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with
existing land-uses and it is proposed as a master planned development that will
complement the proposed PUD to the south.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 2
Land Use Designations: Social / Religious / Public / Educational / Utilities
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 ? CCG
South ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) / RO (Residential-Office) / GC
(General Commercial)
East ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
West ? MCSD / CCG / PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is compatible with
existing land-uses.
School Impact No school impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners: Eleven (11) property owners within 300 feet were notified
of the rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments
concerning the rezoning.
Additional Information: None.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 2 Future Land-Use Map
Site plan
Traffic Report
Attachments