Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning

Staff Report
ZC0602-4

Applicant
Timber Creek Management, LLC
Owner
Same
Location
North portion of the GC portion of 1701 Williams Road
Acreage
7.65 acres
Current Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
RO (Residential-Office)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and it

is the highest and best use of the property.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and it

is a less intrusive use into the area than what the existing zoning allows.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designations: General Commercial
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 ? RO (Residential-Office)

South ? GC (General Commercial)

East ? State of GA property

West ? RO (Residential-Office) & GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
This development could average about 5 to 7 children of various ages.

Elementary age students would attend Double Churches Elementary, which has 859

students (capacity: 650). Middle School age students would attend Double

Churches Middle School, which has 867 students (capacity: 675). High school

age students would attend Northside, which has 1,386 students (capacity:

1,100).
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Ten (10) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received one comment opposing the rezoning.
Additional Information
A public street will be constructed from the State of Georgia Welcome Center

access road to the property line of the apartments. This public street will

give access to the apartments through the state property. No other access to

the apartments will be granted. The property owner, CCG, and GDOT have agreed

to this design. The current widening of Williams Road, and future driveways

off Williams Road, will not be affected.
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