The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116
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STAFF REPORT
ZC0809-3
Applicant: Wayne Spence
Owner: Eddie B. Hodges / Spenwell Properties LLC /
SBD Properties LLC
Location 8239, 8243, 8247, & 8251 Cooper Creek Road
Columbus, Georgia 31909
Acreage: 2.5 acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR1 (Single-Family Residential 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Vacant houses
Proposed Use of Property: Commercial Development
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is consistent
with the future land use map of the Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Conditional 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. The recommended conditions are: 1) prior to issuance
of any permits, the property owner/developer shall meet appropriate building
setbacks to avoid interference with the proposed widening of Veterans Parkway,
and 2) no curb-cut shall be permitted onto Veterans Parkway prior to completion
of the proposed Veterans Parkway widening project.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning District A
Land Use Designation:
General Commercial
Environmental Impacts: The property does not lie within a floodway and floodplain area.
The floodplain area. The developer will need an aproved drainage plan prior o
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. Please see traffic report.
Surrounding Zoning: North - GC (General Commercial)
South - SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
East - GC (General Commercial)/
RO (Residential Office)
South - SFR1 ( Single Family Residential 1)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoining classification is consistent with the
future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact No school impact
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffe requirement along all
property lines bordered by the SFR2 zoning district. The 3 options under
Category C are:
1) 20 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 shrubs/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear
feet and a wood fence or masonry wall
3) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Sixteen (16) property owners within 300 feet were notified
of the rezoning request. The Planning Department did recieve comment regarding
the rezoning request.
Additional Information: None.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District A Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan
Traffic Report
Attachments