Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0710-2

Applicant
April Hocutt / Flint Partners, LLC
Owner
Flint Partners, LLC
Location
1500, 1502, & 1512 Dixon Drive / 1507 Wells Drive
Acreage
1.5 acres
Current Zoning Classification
RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) / SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended condition is: the development shall be limited to

thirty-two (32) apartment units.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended condition is the same as that recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designations: Low Density 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

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 ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) / SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

South ? Macon Road

East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

West ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category B buffer requirement along all

property lines bordered by the SFR2 zoning district. The 3 options under

Category B are:

1) 15 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs

/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet

2) 10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental

grasses per 100 linear feet and a wood fence or masonry wall

3) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Fifty-nine (59) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department received comments concerning and opposing the

rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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