Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0808-1

Applicant
Christopher Meacham
Owner
IPS Hilton Estates
Location
3844 Aldridge Road
Acreage
8.420 acres
Current Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future

land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan. The recommended condition is: if said

property is used as a recycling collection center, then said property shall be

required to have a wood privacy fence along the south, east, and west property

lines.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future

land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and 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 10

Land Use Designations: Mixed Commercial / Industrial.
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 will not have a negative impact on the transportation

network. Please see Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)

South ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)

East ? GC (General Commercial)

West ? GC (General Commercial) / RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Fifteen (15) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments concerning the

rezoning.
Additional Information
None
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