Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0603-2

Applicant
David Cummings
Owner
William Buck
Location
3051 Victory Drive & 3230 Clarabelle Street
Acreage
6.0 acres
Current Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that although it is not consistent with the future

land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing

land-uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and is

an appropriate redevelopment use for the property.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 9

Land Use Designations: General Commercial & 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 ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)

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

Industrial)

East ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)

West ? GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
No school impact (senior living complex).
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 shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear

feet and a wood fence or masonry wall

2) 10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental

grasses per 100 linear feet

3) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-six (26) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received opposition comments at PAC and a

petition in opposition to the rezoning request.
Additional Information
WITHDRAWN by applicant
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