Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
REZN-12-11-3458

Applicant
Perry E. Pate, Jr.
Owner
Perry E. Pate, Sr.
Location
4531 Milgen Road
Acreage
1.254 acres
Current Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RO (Residential Office)
Council District
District 5 (Baker)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that the request is compatible with existing land

uses that are in the area.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional Approval based on the fact that the request is compatible with

existing land uses. The proposed apartments will provide direct access to the

trail for residents. It also could be a catalyst to new trail-oriented land

uses. Light Manufacturing/Industrial is not a

preferable land-use along



the trail. The recommended condition is: Buffers shall be required along all

public Right-of-Ways, subject to the approval of the city.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A.
DRI Recommendation
N/A.
General Land use
Inconsistent

Planning Area E

Land Use Designation:

Light Manufacturing Industrial
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 ? LMI (Light Manufacturing

Industrial)

South ? RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) /

LMI (Light Manufacturing

Industrial)

East ? LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)

West ? GC (General Commercial) / LMI (Light

Manufacturing Industrial)
Reasonableness of Request
The request is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
School

11-12 Enrollment

Capacity

Available Space

Anticipated Impact on School

Gentian Elementary School (PK ? 5)

441

513

72

1

Fort Middle School (6 ? 8)

560

650

90

0

Hardaway High School (9 ? 12)

1715

1648

-67

0



Projection



24 Multi-Family Units: 24 x 6% = 1.4 students (3 students)



Anticipate 1 elementary, 0 middle and 0 high school student
Buffer Requirements
Buffers shall be required along all public Right-of-Ways, subject to the

approval of the city.
Attitude of Property Owners
Nine (9) property owners within 300 feet of the subject properties were

notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department received one comment

and one inquiry regarding this application.
Additional Information
The applicant is proposing to build 24 ? 2 bedroom units and 4 office spaces

(650 Sq. Ft. per office). Also, 54 parking spaces (including 3 handicap

spaces).
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