Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
fax (706) 653-4016

Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning

Staff Report
ZC0512-1

Applicant
Michael Moore
Owner
Columbus Consolidated Government
Location
3321 North Lumpkin Road
Acreage
0.541 acre
Current Zoning Classification
LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based upon the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and

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

predominantly surrounded by the GC zoning district.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 9

Land Use Designations: Medium Density 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.
Traffic Impact
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the

transportation network. Please see Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? GC (General Commercial)

South ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) & GC (General Commercial)

East ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-family 2)

West ? GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with existing land-uses and

the zoning in the area.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all

property lines bordered by the LMI 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
Thirteen (13) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did not receive comments concerning this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
This site was used as an emergency medical transport base.
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