Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
REZN-4-13-1705

Applicant
Gamache Properties, LLC./Warren Mason
Owner
The Medical Center, Inc.
Location
839 Veterans Parkway, 308 9th Street, 842 and 844 3rd Avenue
Acreage
1.357 acres
Current Zoning Classification
UPT (Uptown)/HIST (Historic)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
District 7 (Woodson)
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Conditional Approval based on the fact that the request is compatible

with existing land uses and consistent with future land uses.



The recommended conditions are: 1) Billboards shall not be allowed in this

property 2) Remove the street buffer requirement as set forth in Section 4.5.8

of the Columbus Unified Development Ordinance. The reason for this request is

that demolishing the existing paving to create a 5? wide planting zone would

significantly impact the existing parking and manageability of vehicles on the

site.



The Veterans Parkway Streetscapes Project is also located right in front of 839

Veterans Pkwy. The streetscape project includes improvements such as:

landscaping, utility relocation and hardscape items such as new directional

signage and lighting. All improvements have been completed.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional Approval based on the fact that the request is compatible

with existing land uses and consistent with future land uses.



The recommended conditions are the same as the ones recommended by the Planning

Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A.
DRI Recommendation
N/A.
General Land use
Consistent

Planning Area D

Land Use Designation:

General Commercial
Environmental Impacts
The property lies 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
This rezoning request does not anticipate generating a negative impact on the

transportation network.



This site shall meet the Codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated

Government for commercial usage.
Surrounding Zoning
North ?UPT (Uptown)

South ?GC (General Commercial)/HIST (Historic)

East ? UPT (Uptown)/GC (General Commercial)/ SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4)

West ? HIST (Historic)/ UPT (Uptown)/CRD (Central Riverfront District)
Reasonableness of Request
The request is compatible with existing land uses
School Impact
N/A.
Buffer Requirements
N/A.
Attitude of Property Owners
Fourty Six (46) property owners within 300 feet of the subject properties were

notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department received an inquiry

about the case questioning a property located in HIST zoning district.
Additional Information
The purpose of this rezoning request is to rezone four parcels to operate an

auto/truck minor repair that is relocating. This location was previously used

as a car dealership. The existing 20,506 sq. ft. building and parking area are

zoned UPT, HIST, and GC. The proposed use is allowed in GC. There are 91

parking spaces, including 2 handicap accessible spaces currently at this

location.
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