Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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

Staff Report
ZC0807-4

Applicant
Lucy / Bruce Jones
Owner
George C. Woodruff Company
Location
3160 Primrose Road
Acreage
14.297 acres
Current Zoning Classification
SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Proposed Zoning Classification
PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based upon the fact that it is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan; it is compatible with existing land-uses; it is a

master planned development; and it will be designed to create a traditional

neighborhood atmosphere. Please see attached regarding Major Amendments.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

Land Use Designations: Social / Religious / Educational
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 ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

South ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial) / SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) /

RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)

East ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)

West ? SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan and it is a master planned development.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall meet the

buffer requirements for Master Planned

Developments as defined in the UDO. The applicant has requested a major

amendment to address buffer requirements.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-eight (28) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department received one comment concerning this rezoning

request.
Additional Information
The property was rezoned in 2006 for a subdivision with 39 lots. The proposed

development will also consist of 39 lots.
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