Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0701-3

Applicant
Courtney Williams
Owner
Families Housing Initiative, LLC
Location
2410 15th Avenue
Acreage
0.14 acre
Current Zoning Classification
RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification
NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that although it is inconsistent with the future

land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing

land-uses, it is served by all city services, and it will not have a negative

impact on the transportation network.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and

this section of 24th Street has historically been the neighborhood commercial

hub of East Highlands.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designations: Medium 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. See Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)

South ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)

East ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)

West ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)
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 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, understory 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
Fifty (50) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

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

rezoning request.
Additional Information
The existing commercial building was formerly a neighborhood grocery store.
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