Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0701-5

Applicant
Doug Jefcoat
Owner
Thomas & Rupert McCardle
Location
1725 Whittlesey Road & 6700 Whitesville Road
Acreage
13.48 total acres
Current Zoning Classification
LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) / RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
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

will not have a negative impact on the transportation network.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses and it is located in a regional commercial area. The recommended

condition is: the developer shall pay for traffic signalization at the proposed

road that will intersect with Whitesville Road, subject to city approval of

such signalization.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designations: Offices
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. A traffic study was completed by the applicant.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? JR Allen Parkway

South ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) / RO (Residential-Office)

East ? SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) / RO (Residential-Office)

West ? GC (General Commercial)
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 SFR3 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
Eighteen (18) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department received comments concerning the rezoning

request.
Additional Information
This case was submitted for rezoning in January 2007. The applicant proposed

the properties to be used as retail, pharmacy, lodging, convenience store w/

gas, and offices. On March 7, 2007 the PAC recommended approval of the

rezoning by a vote of 5-1. The Planning Department recommended conditional

approval. Due to the implementation of conditions, the applicants requested an

indefinite delay. The applicants have now significantly revised their site

plan and intended uses and have requested to go back through the process.
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