Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
fax (706) 653-4016

Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning

Staff Report
REZN-06-18-1137

Applicant
George Mize
Owner
Synovus Trust Company, NA, Trustee
Location
Old Guard Road
Acreage
57.3 Acres
Current Zoning Classification
RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RO (Residential Office)
Council District
District 2 (Davis)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the Staff Report and compatibility with existing land uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on compatibility with existing land uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Inconsistent

Planning Area A
Environmental Impacts
The property does not lie within the 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
Average Annual Daily Trips (ADDT) is projected to increase by 851 trips if used

for multifamily. The Level of Service (LOS) will remain at level B.
Surrounding Zoning
North - RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

South - SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)[Northside High School]

East - RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

West - PMUD (Planned Mixed Use Development)
Reasonableness of Request
The request is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact
N/A
Buffer Requirements
The site shall include a Category C buffer along all property lines bordered by

the RE1 zoning district. The 3 options under Category C are:

1) 20 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) 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Fifty-five (55) property owners within a half mile of the subject properties

were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department received no

calls and emails regarding the rezoning. Notification distance is normally 300

feet.
Additional Information
Veterans Parkway (Moon Road to Hancock Road) is currently under construction

and is set to be completed by end of 2019.



Attachments:

Aerial Land Use Map

Location Map

Zoning Map

Existing Land Use Map

Future Land Use Map

Site Plan

Traffic Analysis

Old Guard Road / Veterans Parkway Intersection Map
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