Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
REZN-08-18-1542

Applicant
Chuck McClure
Owner
Roman Real Estate, LLC
Location
7277 Sorrel Court
Acreage
0.44 Acres
Current Zoning Classification
RO (Residential Office)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1)
Council District
District 6 (Allen)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the Staff Report and compatibility with existing land uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional Approval based on compatibility with existing land uses. The

conditions is:

All single family lots shall meet the following minimum dimensions:

1) 5,000 square foot lot area

2) 50 Foot lot widths

3) 5 foot side setbacks

4) 20 foot rear setbacks
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Consistent

Planning Area B
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 25 trips if used for single

family use. The Level of Service (LOS) will remain at level B.
Surrounding Zoning
North -RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1)

South - RO (Residential Office)

East - RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1)

West - RO (Residential Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The request is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
N/A
Buffer Requirements
The site shall include a Category A buffer along all property lines bordered by

the RO zoning district. The 3 options under Category C are:

1) 10 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, under story trees, and shrubs

/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet.

2) 5 feet with a certain amount of 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-four (54) 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
N/A



Aerial Land Use Map

Location Map

Zoning Map

Existing Land Use Map

Future Land Use Map

Traffic Report
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