Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Staff Report
REZN 9-10-5102

Applicant
Bo Avel
Owner
Lamar Beck
Location
4328 Buena Vista Road and

930 Reynolds Roads
Acreage
2 acres
Current Zoning Classification
NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
District 1 (Barnes)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future land use map

of the comprehensive plan and compatible with existing land uses in the

immediate area.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future land use map

of the comprehensive plan and compatible with existing land uses in the

immediate area.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Planning Area E

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 will not have a negative impact on the transportation

network.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

South ? RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1)

East ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)

West ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
There will not be an impact on the school system in relation to the rezoning

request.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer requirement along all

property lines bordered by the RMF1 zoning district. The 3 options under

Category A are:

1) 5 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, under story 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) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-three (33) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department has not received comments concerning this

request.
Additional Information
None.
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