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
REZN-9-11-3032
Applicant: Joseph A. Sillitto
Owner: Magnolia Manor of Columbus, Inc.
Location 2040 Warm Springs Road
Acreage: 3.24 acres
Current Zoning Classification: NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential Office)
Current Use of Property: Convalescent or Nursing Facility
Proposed Use of Property: Convalescent or Nursing Facility
Council District: District 8 (McDaniel)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that the request is
compatible with existing land uses in the vicinity and this approval will put
the existing/proposed use at this location in compliance with the Unified
Development Ordinance.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with
existing land uses.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: None.
DRI Rcommendation: None.
General Land Use: Inconsistent
Planning Area D
Land Use Designation:
General Commercial
Environmental Impacts: The property lies 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.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network.
Talbotton/Warm Springs Road from 7th Avenue to Woodruff Road: Final design
corrections are being made, which have delayed the project by approximately 6
months. Funding has been approved for the acquisition. The Georgia Department
of Transportation will take approximately 36 months to acquire the Right-of-way
and 24 months for construction. The projected starting date is FY 2014.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
South ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)
East ? RO (Residential Office)
West ? RO (Residential Office)
Reasonableness of Request The request is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact There will be no impact on neighboring schools.
Buffer Requiremnts
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirty five (35) property owners within 300 feet of the
subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning
Department received one comment regarding this application.
Additional Information: Becoming zoning compliant so they can refinance.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning Area D Future Land-Use Map
Traffic Analysis
Site Plan
Attachments