Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Staff Report
REZN 1-10-3161

Applicant
Andy Hartin
Owner
N. Michelle Hartin
Location
3604 Hamilton Road
Acreage
.25 Acres
Current Zoning Classification
RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification
NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land

uses in the area. The Planning Advisory Commission recommended the request

reflect NC (Neighborhood Commercial) for this property as opposed to GC

(General Commercial) in keeping consistent with the adjoining neighborhood

commercial zoned properties.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Denial based upon the fact that the request is inconsistent with the 2028

Comprehensive Plan. Furthermore, ingress/egress to the site will need to be

upgraded to commercial standards. The access drive to the rear parking area

will need to accommodate two-way commercial traffic.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Planning Area D

Land Use Designation: Single Family Residential
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

Plan 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
Surrounding Zoning
North ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)

South ? RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1)

East ? RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1)

West ? GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
There will be no impact on neighboring schools.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all

property lines bordered by the RMF1 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-six (36) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department has received not received any phone calls in

opposition to the rezoning request.
Additional Information
The applicant has submitted a letter requesting to amend the Future Land Use

Map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan to allow Commercial Zoning on the subject

property. The ingress/egress to the site will need to be upgraded to commercial

standards. The access drive to the rear parking area will need to accommodate

two-way commercial traffic.
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