Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116 Fax (706) 653-4120
STAFF REPORT
ZC0602-4
Applicant: Timber Creek Management, LLC
Owner: Same
Location North portion of the GC portion of 1701 Williams Road
Acreage: 7.65 acres
Current Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: RO (Residential-Office)
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Addition to proposed Greystone Falls apartment complex.
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible
with existing land-uses and it is the highest and best use of the property.
Planning Divisions Recommendation: Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with
existing land-uses and it is a less intrusive use into the area than what the
existing zoning allows.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation: N/A
DRI Rcommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 2
Land Use Designations: General Commercial
Environmental Impacts: The property does not lie 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. Please see Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? RO (Residential-Office)
South ? GC (General Commercial)
East ? State of GA property
West ? RO (Residential-Office) & GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request The proposed zoning classification is compatible with
existing land-uses.
School Impact This development could average about 5 to 7 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend Double Churches Elementary, which has 859
students (capacity: 650). Middle School age students would attend Double
Churches Middle School, which has 867 students (capacity: 675). High school
age students would attend Northside, which has 1,386 students (capacity:
1,100).
Buffer Requiremnts
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners: Ten (10) property owners within 300 feet were notified of
the rezoning request. The Planning Division received one comment opposing the
rezoning.
Additional Information: A public street will be constructed from the State of Georgia
Welcome Center access road to the property line of the apartments. This public
street will give access to the apartments through the state property. No other
access to the apartments will be granted. The property owner, CCG, and GDOT
have agreed to this design. The current widening of Williams Road, and future
driveways off Williams Road, will not be affected.
Attachments: Aerial Land Use Map
Planning District 2 Future Land-Use Map
Site Plan
Traffic Report
Attachments