Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0707-1

Applicant
Woodruff Brokerage Company
Owner
Calvin Koonce
Location
8301 Veterans Parkway
Acreage
19.268 acres
Current Zoning Classification
SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
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

is the highest and best use of the property.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and it

is proposed as a master planned development that will complement the proposed

PUD to the south.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designations: Social / Religious / Public / Educational / Utilities
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.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? CCG

South ? SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) / RO (Residential-Office) / GC

(General Commercial)

East ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

West ? MCSD / CCG / PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Eleven (11) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments concerning the

rezoning.
Additional Information
None.
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