Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning

Staff Report
ZC0808-7

Applicant
Ralph Fuller
Owner
Same
Location
8150 Fortson Road
Acreage
5.0 acres
Current Zoning Classification
RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
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.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan and compatible with existing land-uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Planning District 2

Land Use Designation:

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 is not expected to have a negative impact on the

transportation network. Please see Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? GC (General Commercial)

South ? GC (General Commercial)

East ? Railroad Tracks

West ? GC (General Commercial) / RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Ten (10) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

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

rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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