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
REZN-8-14-1836

Applicant
Don Bowles
Owner
Rusty Love
Location
5301 Morris Avenue
Acreage
0.33
Current Zoning Classification
SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification
SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4)
Council District
8 (McDaniel)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that the request is consistent with the future

land-use map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan and compatible with existing land

uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that the request is consistent with the future

land-use map of the 2028 Comprehensive Plan and compatible with existing land

uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Consistent

Planning Area F

Land-Use Designation:

Single Family 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
The property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact
This rezoning request does not anticipate generating a negative impact on the

transportation network.



This site shall meet the Codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated

Government for residential usage.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

South ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

West ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed use is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirements.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-six (36) property owners within 300 feet of the subject properties were

notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department received comments

supporting the rezoning request.
Additional Information
N/A
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