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-04-18-0637
Applicant: John Anker
Owner: Ankerpak, LLC
Location 3812 Cusseta Road
Acreage: 9.30 Acres
Current Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
Current Use of Property: Warehousing & distribution
Proposed Use of Property: Warehousing & distribution
Council District: District 3 (Huff)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the Staff Report and
compatibility with existing land uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Approval based on compatibility with existing land uses.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Inconsistent
Planning Area C
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: No traffic impact.
Surrounding Zoning: North - GC (General Commercial)
South - New Spencer High School
East - GC (General Commercial)
West - GC (General Commercial)
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 GC 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: Thirty-five (35) 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: Fort Benning Road is currently being streetscaped.
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