Columbus, Georgia

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

Staff Report
ZC0801-1

Applicant
D. L. Moore
Owner
Same
Location
1330 Victory Drive
Acreage
2.01 acres
Current Zoning Classification
LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended condition is: the property shall meet the

requirements of Category C of the buffer requirement of the Unified Development

Ordinance.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended conditions are: 1) the existing natural undisturbed

buffer between the existing business and the Riverwalk shall remain

undisturbed, and 2) no billboards shall be permitted on the property being

rezoned.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 9

Land Use Designations: Park / Recreation
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

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.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? HMI (Heavy Manufacturing / Industrial)

South ? Chattahoochee River

East ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)

West ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
None.
Attitude of Property Owners
Four (4) 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
None.
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