Columbus, Georgia

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

Staff Report
ZC0802-2

Applicant
Roger Montgomery
Owner
Morgan Oil Company
Location
12100 Macon Road
Acreage
1.5 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 compatible with existing land-uses and it

is served by all city services with the exception of sewer.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and

rezoning the property will make it zoning compliant.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
Approval.
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 4

Land Use Designations: Rural 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
Property is served by all city services with the exception of sewer.
Traffic Impact
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the

transportation network. Please see Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

South ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

East ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

West ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
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 C buffer requirement along all

property lines bordered by the RE1 zoning district. The 3 options under

Category C are:

1) 20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs

/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet

2) 10 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear

feet and a wood fence or masonry wall

3) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Nine (9) 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
The property has been used as a gas station / convenience store for about fifty

(50) years. It is known as Hobbs Grocery although the Hobbs sold it long ago.
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