AN ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government
of Columbus, Georgia; this amendment changing certain boundaries of a district
known as the Layfield Road properties, from RE1 (Residential Estate 1) District
to RE5 (Residential Estate 5) and RE10 (Residential Estate 10) Districts.
THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY ORDAINS:
That the Zoning Atlas on file with Planning of the Development Resource Center
be, and the same is hereby amended by changing the following described property
from RE1 (Residential Estate 1) District to RE5 (Residential Estate 5) and RE10
(Residential Estate 10) Districts:
The boundaries for RE5 are more particularly described as
follows:
Tax Map 154 Block 001 Parcels 001, 003A, & 016
The boundaries for RE10 are more particularly described as follows:
Tax Map 150 Block 001 Parcels 001
153 001 001
154 002 008
155 002 001
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia
held on the 8th day of May, 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 _______
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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
ZC0702-4
Applicant: Planning Department
Owner: Chuck McClure / Seda Land / Tim Gibbons / Mike Jackson / Johnny Jackson /
Harley McIntire
Location Layfield Road properties
Acreage: N/A
Current Zoning Classification: RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RE5 (Residential Estate 5) / RE10 (Residential Estate 10)
Current Use of Property: Single family residential / Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property: Single family residential / Undeveloped
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 is compatible
with existing land-uses.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the
future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing
land-uses, and it brings several of the properties into compliance with the
UDO.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 4
Land Use Designations: Rural 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 permit, if a permit is required.
City Services: Property is served by all city services except sewer.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
South ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
East ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
West ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
* - Upatoi Glen subdivision on Layfield Road is zoned RE1 and RE5
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the
future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact No school impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirty-six (36) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive any
comments concerning the rezoning.
Additional Information: Following the implementation of the Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO), various properties in town were converted to non-conforming uses. The
Planning Department was aware that issues would arise from the transition but
that they would be dealt with on
a case by case basis. Since April 2004, the Planning Department has initiated
a few rezoning applications to bring certain properties into compliance as
conforming uses. Although this has been rare, it has not been unprecedented.
In January 2006, the extension of Upatoi Glen subdivision (on Layfield Road)
illustrated one of these issues relating to non-conformity. The development
was geared towards an equestrian lifestyle, but horses were not allowed in the
RE1 zoning classification. The UDO dictated that the RE5 or RE10 zoning
districts would accomplish the type of development desired at Upatoi Glen.
During the course of the zoning process, the
Planning Department had the opportunity to discuss similar issues with other
large-lot landowners along Layfield Road. They had concerns about their
properties being non-conforming and were also interested in using larger land
designations such as RE5 or RE10 to help protect their property from denser
development. From that dialogue, the Planning staff has moved forward with
these certain residents to bring their properties
into conforming status.
Attachments: Land Use Map
Planning District 4 Future Land-Use Map
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