The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116
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Website: www.columbusga.org/planning
STAFF REPORT
REZN-9-09-2408
Applicant: Kenny Powell c/o Dykes Builders
Owner: Williams & Whitesville, LLC
Location 8385 Heiferhorn Way
Acreage: 1.15 acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)/ NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Vacant Lot
Proposed Use of Property: Animal Hospital
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible
with the existing land uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is
compatible with the existing land uses and it is prt of a parcel tht is
predominantly zoned NC (Neighborhood Commercial). The recommended condition is
there shall be no borarding of animals the property.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Planning Area A
Land Use Designation:
Single Family Residential
Environmental Impacts: The property does not lie within a flood way 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 propose project is not expected to havea negative impact on the
transportation network.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
South ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
East ? RO (Residential Office)
West ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning is compatible with existing uses in the
area.
School Impact No School Impact.
Buffer Requiremnts
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the SFR2 zoning districts. The 3 options under
Category C are:
20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs /
ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet.
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: Twenty-seven (27) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department has not received any
comments on the request.
Additional Information: The applicant has submitted a letter requesting that the future land
use map be amended to allow Neighborhood Commercial zoning for the
aforementioned property. Staff recognizes the inconsistency of the request in
relation to the future land use map of the Comprehensive Plan. However the
requested use for this property would be compatible with existing neighboring
uses and zoning classifications. If approved the ordinance will reflect the
request to amend the Comprehensive Plan as well as the request to rezone the
property.
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