Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Staff Report
REZN-6-14-1446

Applicant
David C. Johnson
Owner
AMC Properties, LLLP
Location
1450 & 1454 54th Street
Acreage
3.28 acres
Current Zoning Classification
LMI (Light Manufacturing/Industrial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
8 (McDaniel)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that the request is compatible with existing land

uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional Approval based on the fact that the request is compatible with

existing land uses. The Planning Department recommends the following

condition:

Billboards shall not be allowed on this property.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Inconsistent

Planning Area F

Land Use Designation:

Light Manufacturing Industrial
Environmental Impacts
The properties do not lie within the 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 properties are 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 commercial usage.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)/GC (General Commercial)/SFR3 (Single

Family Residential 3)

South ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)/GC (General Commercial)

East ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)/GC (General Commercial)

West ? LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)
Reasonableness of Request
The request is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
N/A
Buffer Requirements
No buffer is required since the site has already been built and they are not

planning to expand the existing structures.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty Three (23) property owners within 300 feet of the subject properties

were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department received one

neutral inquiry. The gentleman wanted to know more details about the request

and was concern about the possible impact of the rezoning request. After the

request was

explained, he understood better.
Additional Information
The purpose of this rezoning request is to bring the existing structures into

conforming status. Business and professional offices are not allowed on LMI

zoning classification. Building and construction trades office and shop uses

are allowed in GC.



The total area of both buildings is approx. 15,600 SF (+/-7,800 SF in each

bldg.). The property has 57 total paved/lined parking spaces, plus

loading/unloading parking at the rear lower level of each building, plus

unmarked truck parking in the rear fenced lot of each building. Freeman and

Associates (1454) and Northwest Exterminators

are the current tenants (1450).



The applicant established that they are not planning to expand the current

structures or

incorporate any additional offices.
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