Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Staff Report
ZC0603-8

Applicant
GLH Development, Inc.
Owner
Randy Perez
Location
5446 Armour Road
Acreage
0.98 acre
Current Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial) w/ conditions
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial) w/ amended conditions
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based upon the fact that it is consistent with the future

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

uses. The PAC recommends that all conditions, except Condition #2.1, of

Ordinance #98-112 be removed.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future

land-use map of the 2003 Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended condition is the same as that recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 6

Land Use Designations: 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. See attached Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? GC (General Commercial)

South ? GC (General Commercial)

East ? GC (General Commercial)

West ? GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twelve (12) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received several comments opposing the

rezoning.
Additional Information
The properties included in Ordinance 98-112 were rezoned to GC (General

Commercial) with conditions for a specific use. The uses proposed at that time

were intended to address the overall retail development of the area, which

included additional big box stores and medium box retailers. Ordinance 98-112

is attached.
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