Columbus, Georgia

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Staff Report
ZC0510-3

Applicant
Ann Hardman
Owner
Moorhead Investment Company
Location
1600 Blanchard Boulevard
Acreage
19.52 acres
Current Zoning Classification
LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based upon the fact that although it is not consistent with the future

land-use maps of the Comprehensive Plan, it is not spot zoning and the use is

compatible with the GC zoning district.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that the zoning classification is compatible with

the existing zoning to the west, which was rezoned to a GC zoning district in

the fall of 2005.



It should be noted here that the proposed zoning classification does not meet

the Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements. Consideration was also given

to the potential loss of zoned industrial property in this area.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 9

Land Use Designations: Industrial / Warehousing
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. Please see Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)

South ? Victory Drive

East ? GC (General Commercial) & LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)

West ? HMI (Heavy Manufacturing / Industrial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with zoning in the area.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all

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

Category C are:

1) 20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory 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
Ten (10) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did not receive comments concerning this

rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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