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STAFF REPORT

REZN-01-16-0041

Applicant: Rob McKenna



Owner: Columbus Botanical Gardens, INC



Location 3603 Weems Road, 071-006-009



Acreage: 18.00 Acres



Current Zoning Classification: SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)



Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office)



Current Use of Property: Undeveloped



Proposed Use of Property: Botanical Gardens and Education



Council District: District 2 (Davis)



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

and future land use within the Comprehensive Plan.



Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A



DRI Rcommendation: N/A



General Land Use: Consistent

Planning Area A



Environmental Impacts: A small portion on the Southeast quadrant lies 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 does not anticipate generating a negative impact

on the transportation network. Current Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) on

Weems Road is 6,540. Projected AADT will be 7,349 and retain a Level of

Service (LOS) of C. AADT for the proposed development will increase by 251

trips a week. Trips will increase by 40 for the weekday, 211 for Saturday and

Sunday will increase by 72 trips.



Surrounding Zoning: North ? GC (General Commercial)

South ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)

East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

West ?GC (General 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 SFR2 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: Eighty five (85) property owners within 300 feet of the

subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning

Department received two calls and/or emails in opposition regarding the

rezoning.



Additional Information: The Botanical Gardens have been in existence at this location for a

number of years. However, when designated, it was on state property which

supersedes local zoning laws. Today the property belongs to a non-profit and

any expansion fall under said zoning laws.



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