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.org/planning
STAFF REPORT
REZN1-10-3313
Applicant: Chuck McClure
Owner: Tiger Creek
Location Fronting on the Corner of Dirk Way and Timberlane Drive
*Reference Parcel I.D. # 094-001-034
Acreage: 11.61 acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification: SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan of 2028.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of 2028. Furthermore, the request is
compatible with similar zoning in the area. There are 7500 square-foot lots of
similar size to the proposed subdivision in the vicinity. Due to the proximity
of Fort Benning to this development, the recommended condition is that smoke
and noise disclosure statements shall be included in closing information before
sale of a home.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: Fort Benning concurs with the rezoning request.
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning Area E
Land Use Designation:
Single Family 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 Plan permit, if a permit is required.
City Services: Property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project will not have a negative impact on the
transportation network.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
South ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)/ SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
West ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact Elementary age students would attend Lonnie Jackson Academy (PK-5),
which has 408 students (capacity: 513). Middle School age students would
attend East Columbus Magnet Academy (6-8), which has 611 students (capacity:
650). High school age students would attend Kendrick High School, which has 745
students (capacity: 1,150).
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall not be required to provide buffering for this
rezoning request.
Attitude of Property Owners: Seventy-five (75) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has received three
inquires on this request. Two phone calls were from citizens concerned with
run-off from this development.
Additional Information: The applicant is proposing to construct a 41-lot addition to an
adjoining subdivision.
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