STAFF REPORT
REZN 9-10-5051
Applicant: Columbus Habitat for Humanity
Owner: Columbus Habitat for Humanity
Location 302, 342, 352 Bragg Smith Street,
2055, 2057 Cusseta Road
Acreage: 5 acres total
Current Zoning Classification: RMF2 (Residential Multi Family2)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RMF1 (Residential Multi Family1)
Current Use of Property: Vacant/Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Council District: District 7 (Woodson)
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 in the immediate area.
Planning Departments 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 in the immediate area.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning Area C
Land Use Designation:
Single Family Residential
Environmental Impacts: The property does 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 ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family2)/ RMF1 (Residential Multi
Family1)
South ? GC (General Commercial)/ RMF2 (Residential Multi Family2)
East ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family2)/ RMF1 (Residential Multi Family1)
West ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family2)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact There will not be an impact on the school system in relation to the
rezoning request.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the GC zoning district. The 3 options under
Category A are:
1) 5 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) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Sixty-four (64) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has not received any
comments in opposition to this request.
Additional Information: None.
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