Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0704-1

Applicant
Homecorp
Owner
American Legion Post 35
Location
Part of 3361 North Lumpkin Road
Acreage
0.14 acre
Current Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and it

is a good transition between commercial and single family residential.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 9

Land Use Designation: General Commercial
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)

South ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)

East ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)

West ? GC (General Commercial)
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 A buffer requirement along all

property lines bordered by the GC and LMI zoning districts. The 3 options

under Category A are:

1) 5 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear

feet and a wood fence or masonry wall

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

grasses per 100 linear feet

3) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Six (6) 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
None.
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