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-9-11-3032

Applicant
Joseph A. Sillitto
Owner
Magnolia Manor of Columbus, Inc.
Location
2040 Warm Springs Road
Acreage
3.24 acres
Current Zoning Classification
NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RO (Residential Office)
Council District
District 8 (McDaniel)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that the request is compatible with existing land

uses in the vicinity and this approval will put the existing/proposed use at

this location in compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
None.
DRI Recommendation
None.
General Land use
Inconsistent

Planning Area D

Land Use Designation:

General Commercial
Environmental Impacts
The property lies 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.



Talbotton/Warm Springs Road from 7th Avenue to Woodruff Road: Final design

corrections are being made, which have delayed the project by approximately 6

months. Funding has been approved for the acquisition. The Georgia Department

of Transportation will take approximately 36 months to acquire the Right-of-way

and 24 months for construction. The projected starting date is FY 2014.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)

South ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)

East ? RO (Residential Office)

West ? RO (Residential Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The request is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
There will be no impact on neighboring schools.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty five (35) property owners within 300 feet of the subject properties were

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

regarding this application.
Additional Information
Becoming zoning compliant so they can refinance.
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