Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
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Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning

Staff Report
REZN 9-10-5051

Applicant
Columbus Habitat for Humanity
Owner
Columbus Habitat for Humanity
Location
302, 342, 352 Bragg Smith Street,

2055, 2057 Cusseta Road
Acreage
5 acres total
Current Zoning Classification
RMF2 (Residential Multi Family2)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RMF1 (Residential Multi Family1)
Council District
District 7 (Woodson)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future land use map

of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land uses in the

immediate area.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future land use map

of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land uses in the

immediate area.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Planning Area C

Land Use Designation:

Single Family Residential
Environmental Impacts
The property does lie within a floodway and floodplain area. The developer will

need an approved drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development Plan

permit, if a permit is required.
City Services
Property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact
The proposed project will not have a negative impact on the transportation

network.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family2)/ RMF1 (Residential Multi Family1)

South ? GC (General Commercial)/ RMF2 (Residential Multi Family2)

East ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family2)/ RMF1 (Residential Multi Family1)

West ? RMF2 (Residential Multi Family2)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
There will not be an impact on the school system in relation to the rezoning

request.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer requirement along all

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

Category A are:

1) 5 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, under story 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) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Sixty-four (64) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department has not received any comments in opposition to

this request.
Additional Information
None.
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