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Staff Report
REZN-8-14-1835

Applicant
Mohammad Tariq
Owner
Same
Location
447 Andrews Road
Acreage
4
Current Zoning Classification
LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
3
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact it is compatible with existing land-uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact it is compatible with existing land-uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Inconsistent

Planning Area C

Land-Use Designation:

Light Manufacturing
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
The 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 ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)

South ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) / GC (General Commercial)

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

West ? LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed use 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 LMI zoning districts. 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
Thirty-three (33) property owners within 300 feet of the subject properties

were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive

any comments regarding the rezoning request.
Additional Information
N/A
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