Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
REZN 4-10-3966

Applicant
Ernie Smallman
Owner
Swift Mill Commercial Park, LLC
Location
1506, 1426, 1410, 1523, 1519, 1515, 1513, 1511, 1509, 1507 6th Avenue, 520

Linwood Blvd, 501 14th Street and 1428 5th Avenue
Acreage
10 acres
Current Zoning Classification
LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
UPT (Uptown)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the

Comprehensive Plan. The recommended condition is the subject property shall be

developed to the characteristics of the site plan (Exhibit A) included in the

ordinance.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Planning Area D

Land Use Designation:

Mixed Use
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 ? LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)

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

East ? LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)

West ? LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
Elementary age students would attend Downtown Elementary (PK-5), which has 554

students (capacity: 550). Middle School age students would attend Marshall

Middle School (6-8), which has 227 students (capacity: 675). High school age

students would attend Jordan High School, which has 724 students (capacity:

1,475).
Buffer Requirements
The Unified Development Ordinance does not address buffering in the UPT zoning

district abutting property LMI zones.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-four (34) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department has not received any inquiries or comments on

this request.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments

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