Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
REZN 12-09-3102

Applicant
Gus Swenson
Owner
Gus Swenson
Location
4400 Beallwood Avenue
Acreage
1 acre
Current Zoning Classification
NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Planning Area F

Land Use Designation:

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

Plan 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 - GC (General Commercial)

South - NC (Neighborhood Commercial)

East - GC (General Commercial)

West - GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
There will be no school impact.
Buffer Requirements
There shall be no buffer requirement due to the surrounding properties being

zoned commercial.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-four (24) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department has received not received any inquiries about

the rezoning request.
Additional Information
The applicant is requesting to rezone property at 4400 Beallwood Avenue from

Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial. Subsequent to the rezoning

request, the applicant has made application for a Special Exception Use to

allow a car dealership on 1 acre of property at the aforementioned address. The

applicant will continue to have the auto repair service as the primary business

on the property with the occasional sell of automobiles.
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