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-02-18-0208
Applicant: Michelle Crowell
Owner: Michelle Crowell
Location 1841 Warm Springs Road
Acreage: 0.21 Acres
Current Zoning Classification: SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Apartments
Proposed Use of Property: Appointment only therapeutic massage
Council District: 8
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval
Planning Departments Recommendation: Approval
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Consistent
Environmental Impacts: The property does 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: Average Annual Daily Trips (AADT) will increase by 43 trips if used for
Office use. The Level of Service (LOS) will remain at level D.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RO (Residential Office)
South ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
East ? RO (Residential Office)
West ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Reasonableness of Request The request is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact N/A
Buffer Requirements
The site shall include a Category C buffer along all property lines bordered by
the SFR3 zoning district. The 3 options under Category C are:
1) 20 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) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners: Fifty-five (55) property owners within 300 feet of the
subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning
Department received no calls and emails regarding the rezoning.
Additional Information: Talbotton Road/Warming Springs Road is currently under construction.
After completion, this section will be 3-lanes (2 lanes with a center turn
lane). This will change the Level of Service (LOS) from D to C.
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