The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116
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STAFF REPORT
REZN-1-14-0129
Applicant: Jim Cheney - Harbour Retail Partners
Owner: Lion Properties of Col., LLC.
Location 2728 and 2730 Manchester Expressway; 4400 and 4408 Armour Road
Acreage: 2.25 acres
Current Zoning Classification: NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: General Retail - Furniture Store
Proposed Use of Property: General Restaurant with Two Drive Thrus
Council District: District 8 (McDaniel)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that the
request is compatible with existing land uses. The recommended conditions are:
1. Allow for a reduction on the required amount of parking spaces from 115 to
82 (change from 1 space per 75 sq. ft. to 1 space per 105 sq. ft.).
2. Billboards shall not be allowed on this property.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Conditional Approval based on the fact that the request is
compatible with existing land uses. The recommended conditions are the same as
the ones recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A.
DRI Rcommendation: N/A.
General Land Use: Inconsistent
Planning Area D
Land Use Designation:
Office/Professional
Environmental Impacts: The properties do not lie within the 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: This rezoning request does not anticipate generating a negative impact
on the transportation network.
This site shall meet the Codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for commercial usage.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)/ GC (General Commercial)
South ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
East ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
West ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)/GC (General Commercial)/ /SFR3 (Single
Family Residential 3)
Reasonableness of Request The request is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact N/A.
Buffer Requiremnts
There is not a buffer requirement for GC against NC.
Attitude of Property Owners: Twenty Six (26) property owners within 300 feet of the
subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning
Department has not received any comments in favor or opposition to this case.
We only received one inquiry.
Additional Information: The purpose of this rezoning request is to rezone the properties so
that all parcels within the development are consistent with the zoning
classification.
The applicant is proposing to add two (2) new buildings with a total of three
(3) general restaurants. The total combined square footage is 8,624. They are
planning to provide a total of 82 parking spaces which is below the required
115 parking spaces (1 space per 75 sq. ft).
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan
Collage
Traffic Analysis
Attachments